OPEN POST: THE ANNIVERSARY

[gentleidealist]

THE ANNIVERSARY

[It's been exactly two years since Mithos took over Paradisa. That's two years of delightful massacres, scaring people into the Dead Zone, and manipulating former friends with the ageless face of a Kharlan hero. Two years of your character struggling to hold onto life as they know it while under the shadow of a fearsome ruler from another world. Two years of scraping to get by, cowering in the Dead Zone, waiting for a chance to go home or a death that Paradisa can't-- won't-- give.

There is nothing planned for today, though there are a few whimsical sort of changes that Mithos called for. The angels are on security detail as usual, policing the grounds; however, Mithos and his closest subordinates may be stepping outside. There is a grand feast set up in the ballroom... but angels don't eat, so it's really just for show. The place has the air of a graveyard party where even the dead decide not to attend.

There is an undercurrent of anxiety tonight, a breath held in anticipation. Something is about to happen, and even the insects are quiet.]

CASTLE GROUNDS
INSIDE THE WALLS
THRONE ROOM
BASEMENT
THE OUTSKIRTS
TOWN
DANY'S CAVE
DEAD ZONE SETTLEMENT
THE FOREST

[ooc: HUGE OPEN MINGLING POST for characters who either reside in the castle as angelic little zombies, or people who are returning for whatever reason. Please don't threadjack something without notifying the muns in advance!

You are free to make your own sections if you'd like and I'll add them to this post :)]

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[save_the_souls]

Just a couple hours! After I finished my supply run to the city.

How about you? Are things well?

[resolver]

Do you feel like taking a break?

[ She fishes through a pocket and retrieves a small, nicely wrapped parcel before handing it to him. Food! Or at least a snack. She nods. ]

It's been quiet, at least as quiet as can be expected. It's a little unnerving.

[save_the_souls]

[He notices that parcel and eyes light up!] A break? sure!

Mm...I think they are busy with that anniversary.

[resolver]

[ Oh, Allen, never change. The way his eyes light up causes her to laugh, then smile. ] They're cookies.

Mm, most likely. [ There goes that smile, in favor of a sigh. ] Admittedly, I'd lost track of how long it's been.

[save_the_souls]

Really? Wonderful!

[He'll nod a little as he puts puts his crossbow down next to a log and sits on it] Me too...it's felt a whole lot longer than that.

[resolver]

[ She'll claim a seat next to him. ]

Too long. I keep wondering if this will be the day it ends, or maybe tomorrow. [ Then, with an apologetic smile: ]

I'm sorry, I came here to enjoy a break with you. Not dwell on things.

[save_the_souls]

[He'll reach over to squeeze her hand and smile at her reassuringly]

It's okay. If there's anything on your mind, you know it's okay for you to say it with me.

[resolver]

[ Lacing their fingers together. ]

I know, thank you. But for now, we should enjoy any breaks we can get. Right?

[save_the_souls]

...Right.

So cookies?

[resolver]

[ Slightly sheepish look. ]

They're all yours, I ate mine on the way.

[save_the_souls]

Ah- okay! If you're sure!

[resolver]

[ With another smile, she stands up and stretches. ]

Sometimes, I wonder if I should be trying to learn to use another weapon, too.

[save_the_souls]

Really? You mean aside from your boots?