Halloween!

[theguidebook]

Who: Anyone and everyone!
What: Costumes, parties, and evil pumpkins
Where: Idol Springs
When: Halloween (October 31)
Warnings: Beware of giant evil pumpkins.

During the day, the gift fairies are busy flitting about, delivering a box to each Outsider! In each box is a costume, presumably to be worn to the Halloween party advertised on posters in every world. Costumes aren't required...but why wouldn't you wear a costume to a Halloween party?

The party itself is fairly humble, as the natives have had to contend with errant pumpkin vines and mischievous ghosts all month. There's a table of actual food, many pumpkin or squash based recipes, and a table for desserts with all manner of pies and pastries, as well as overflowing bowls of candy. There are streamers and simple decorations, and some games such as bobbing for apples... A small hay maze has been set up to one side. A few musicians are playing music - square dance calls included. It's nothing fancy, but it's certainly intended to be a fun break from all the recent strangeness. They'll even be keeping the ghosts out for the duration of the evening!

Until midnight, that is. Then the party will have an unexpected guest...

Comments

[allthepuppets]

[Seito let out a faint sound as he was healed; it helped, sure, but it also gave his Persona the opportunity to rage in his head. He curled up on himself squeezing his eyes shut and clutching at the sides of his head, refusing to let himself even acknowledge Minato was there until it was all over.]

[wildcardpotential]

Okay.

[She trusts you. Tenderly, she moves the evoker to his head and pulls the trigger, wincing far more than she ever has when doing it herself.

But the relief is almost immediate. Even if she didn't feel the hurt anywhere close to the boys, it still felt amazing to be back to full. And it was just as much a relief to know both of them are healing up, too. Despite the tension.

She turns to check on Seito, frowning gently.]

[onelastpromise]

[His burns heal quickly, as do his other injuries. He's exhausted, but he'll be okay. He pushes himself to his feet, just wobbling a little bit.]

Minako-chan... If you need help getting home, I'll walk you. We don't know if it's all over yet. [He'd offer the same to Seito, but he's sure neither of them want prolonged company. Magatsu Izanagi won't stay down forever.]

[allthepuppets]

[Seito ignored him, struggling to get back up to his feet. His head was pounding so much he actually wanted to cry, and part of him wanted to reach into his soul and strangle his Persona for putting him through so much misery. There had to be some way he could control the damn thing, he just needed to find it.]

[wildcardpotential]

[The fight with the pumpkin may be over, but somehow she preferred that to having to navigate the waters of this interaction. There is information here she doesn't have, that much is obvious. What does she do?

Both of them are standing, but she stays kneeling on the floor for a moment or two longer, looking at them both. They both need her, and neither of them are telling her as much.

But she was tired, and had a lot to think about. Perhaps some time alone to try and clear her head was best.]

Okay, if you're up for it... You both need to rest...

[To Seito] Will you be alright or do you need me to stay?

[allthepuppets]

[He should be making sure she stays in his sight; who knew what Minato would tell her when his back was turned, but he... couldn't quite manage to say as much. He hesitated, before he finally turned away from her.]

...do what you feel comfortable with. We'll both eventually be fine ether way.

[wildcardpotential]

[She bites her lip, considering. She doesn't even know what she wants at this point, but Seito seems dismissive, and Minato would probably feel better knowing she was safe with him. That made the decision for her.]

I think I want to go home. Please, be safe.

[She turns expectantly to Minato.]

[onelastpromise]

Alright. You'll have to lead the way, I don't know where you're living.

[He holsters his Evoker, shedding what he can of his costume's wings. Best make it as easy to move as possible. They're ruined, anyway. He's no longer injured, but the signs of his exhaustion are clear. He wasn't doing well before the fight... Still, he can walk his other self home, even support some of her weight if she seems to need it. He'll be fine.]

[allthepuppets]

[Seito paused; he wanted to say something, do something, but he couldn't do it. Instead, he gave a solemn nod, and started shuffling off to his own home.]