video, un: white heron

[mistsplitter]

[ We interrupt your feed scrolling with a quick little video from one (1) Kamisato Ayaka. she bows her head before doing a shy little wave, and then she begins with her announcement. ]

Good day, everyone. I hope you're all doing well.

It has almost been a year since people from otherworlds found themselves in Ellipsa. Time does fly, doesn't it?

While I am sure there are others who have already gone home, or found themselves elsewhere, there are also those who are like me, and have been here since the beginning.

Some time last year, we had a little gathering of sorts— an Arts Festival, where people from different worlds came together to celebrate creativity and emotion through song, dance, theatre, and other forms of self-expression.

I'd like to announce that with the support of various businesses and individuals in the city, we are able to hold another one this year.

Please do let me know if you would like to help as an organiser, or if you would like your group or yourself to perform, host, or even have your own stall for your food business or other sort of business. I will definitely do my best to accommodate you all.

While more details will come in the near future, I am already announcing a new event for this year's festival— a fighting tournament! Martial arts and mystic arts are also that— art, and I'm hoping to showcase magic and various fighting styles in duel form.

I hope there will be lots of interest, and should there be any questions, you may visit the "website" our sponsors have made for this event.

I'll be happy to answer any other queries you may have that haven't been covered, too.

Comments

[mistsplitter]

It is a blessing to have family with you in such confusing and frightening world. I do hope everything is more familiar to you now and that you are settling in well.

[ Though even after almost a year, teleporting still scares her. As much as she can, she'd rather walk or take the public transport. ]

It is very interesting to hear people's stories of their world, as well. Last year, when we had the arts festival, so many people showcased their music from their own worlds. There were so many different kinds of food stalls, too! It is so exciting to think that we would be able to experience that all again.

[urtitan]

[She nods affirmatively, grateful for Ayaka's care. Strange as many things may still be to her, she's come to love much about Ellipsa to the point where even after such short months, she's already sure she'll miss them when she eventually returns home.]

Sadly, I don't have much artistic talent, and the food from my world is oddly similar to much of what can be found here, but I'll be at your disposal for anything an untrained person can help with! Oh, right - I also am a healer! Perhaps I could assist with the treatment of any injuries in between the tournament rounds.

[mistsplitter]

Or perhaps you have not discovered where your artistic talents lie just yet.

[ She doesn't want to put anyone down! Everyone has talents, she's sure of it. And when it comes to art and being creative? She thinks everyone can do it, but it just manifests in different ways. ]

That would be very helpful, indeed. Although, hopefully there won't be too many injuries...

[urtitan]

[That was terrifically smooth!! Frieda's smile turns even brighter. What a charming girl, and so ladylike! But of course, she hopes for the same regarding any injuries.]

Hopefully! I can't say that I've attended a tournament before... do people tend to go overboard?

[Her inherited memories do contain tournaments, and more often than not, there were fatalities. As such, Frieda can't help but feel a degree of apprehension, much as she's inclined to give the kind people here the benefit of the doubt.]

[mistsplitter]

Not that I know of... There would be some cuts and bruises, but nothing major.

[ But it really does depend on how fierce the combatants are here. In Teyvat, where she is from, the stands a bit above the rest given she wields a Vision and is noticed by the gods. ]

[urtitan]

That's a relief! Well, do reach out to me whenever I can lend a hand with the preparations. I take classes as the Magical Manor, but otherwise my schedule is flexible.

[She may not have much magical prowess to boast yet, Mermaid Song aside, but Ayaka will find her a hands-on helper with a surprising amount of stamina for a non-combatant!]

[mistsplitter]

[ She nods a couple of times in acknowledgement. ]

I shall. Thank you very much for wanting to help out. Festivals like these become successful when everyone puts their abilities and talents together to make it happen.