【OPEN FALLEN STARS MEETING】

[aupologizes]

It had been less than twenty-four hours since the cherry blossom's tree became even more unstable, spewing out dangerous goo that frightened many of those who lived in the lower level.

...However, if now wasn't the time to hold a gathering, then when?🗈

Hence why Hanyuu puts up the big sign at the bakery - it may be devoid of the owner, but that doesn't mean that she won't take care of things there as well as using her powers as a kami to have her voice reverberate throughout the upper levels.

There is no sign of the childish tones that those may be familiar with as she speaks.

Instead, it is replaced with clear power, and a serious edge to them, booming like a broadcast through a megaphone:

"Fellow Fallen Stars, citizens of Starsand, if you can hear my voice, then I implore you to help. I wish to find a solution to our current issue, so I would like to work together with all of you.

We shall meet at the bakery to discuss the more intricate details of the current situation; there will be food provided to everyone. I will also offer my personal protection here as well.

There is no need for those of you to get involved if you do not wish for it. However, I would like for you all to listen, at the very least."

That is all she can ask for, really.

And of course, her words ring true: the bakery is open for this purpose as Hanyuu stands tall in her miko garb with serious, but determined eyes, feet several inches off the ground.

But as promised, there is a variety of food as well, stemming from actual meals that could be found for a picnic to cute desserts such as creampuffs.

OOC: This is an open mingle meeting log to discuss the current rumor and is open to all characters involved. As this is a mingle log, please do not hesitate to threadjack or tag around as needed.

Comments

[nightwild]

[A grin spreads across Fauna's face. It isn't a comforting, happy grin. She's just... Pleased, in a grim way, that it's going to come down to this.]

Well, that's great news.

[melancholie]

... You have a terrible smile, I hope you know.

[nightwild]

Most people don't see it.

I'm just going to beat the shit out of the person who did this. That should solve all our problems.

[melancholie]

Of all the things to have in common with Chron.

How will we find that person? We've only one day before that idiot collapses or something dramatic.

[nightwild]

Easy, little Dimi.

[She reaches out to grab Dimitri by the shoulder.

It's not a comforting grab. More a grab to stop him from going anywhere.]

You're the best bait we could have possibly wished for.

[melancholie]

... Is that so?

[He sighs. Can't do much when she's grabbing him...]

And what makes you think that?

[nightwild]

Not only are you a native, you're the sibling of someone who did vanish. And yet, despite interacting with us Fallen Stars so much, you're still here.

Don't you think whoever did this, would want to figure out why you haven't vanished yet? What makes you special?

[melancholie]

[She does have a point, to some degree. He looks reluctant to reply, but he owes her respect for that leap of logic.]

Because I'm not native. [In case she was wondering.

But:] You've a point. It's unlikely that anyone else knows that.

[nightwild]

... Your sister is, but you're not?

[hold on, that's confusing.]

[melancholie]

[Just gonna put his hands on her shoulders and gently push her back. He won't make any move to escape.]

That's right. Chron is a native to this world, but I am not. This is a meeting for Fallen Stars, is it not?

[nightwild]

You're a nosy pain-in-the-ass, so I assumed you just wanted to crash it.

[melancholie]

[... that's not WRONG but-!!]

Anyway. I'm not saying your plan is off. It would confirm whether or not making natives disappear is part of their goal or an attempt to anger you all.

[nightwild]

Right. So now that we have the bait, we just need the trap.

[veileddreamer]

Hey. Wait a minute.

[An Actually Nosy Native here to give her opinion.]

What if he does dissappear? How do you know that will lead to the person responsible? There has been no evidence of the person responsible actually showing up to the dissappearances, has there?

[melancholie]

Tau...

[someone cares!

He pushes back from Fauna and walks to her side.]

I won't be disappearing, whatever experiment we conduct.

[veileddreamer]

Is that a promise? Because I will not forgive you if you disappear too...

[melancholie]

Mm. It's a promise.

[He holds out his pinky finger, briefly ignoring Fauna in favor of talking to this younger girl,] And we'll have Chron back before the end of the day tomorrow. We should plan a party.

[veileddreamer]

[Tau shakes his pinky with hers.]

You cannot break it now.

...A party would be good...Will there be chocolate?

Wait, no. We cannot plan a party...until everyone is back...

[melancholie]

I know that they'll be back. That's part of the promise too.

So start thinking about their party and how much chocolate it'll need.

[veileddreamer]

...Okay...

But first...

What is the...best way to execute this plan? And by best I mean safest for Dimitrinii.

[melancholie]

I'll be safe no matter what, Tau. I'm an excellent escape artist, remember?

[He kneels to her slightly lower level and pats her head.]

Thank you for your concern, though. Your parents would be proud.

[veileddreamer]

...Someone has to make sure you are not being too reckless...Even escape artists can get caught...

Be careful...

[melancholie]

Of course, of course. I'm nothing if not careful.

[No. He's a practiced escape artist, because he's also addicted to danger.]