[voice post]

[coral_alchemy]

This is not quite like I expected it to be. I must admit, this place defies my logic completely.

[There's a sound of wind and perhaps the river at some distance away. He's shifting on his feet while pointing a lantern at the barrier.]

A-ah... I need time to think about it.

[The recording is clicked off here, and then turned on a moment later

Comments

[Voice]

[themoonuplifts]

I guess you did what you needed to do, huh?

[Voice]

[coral_alchemy]

Yes, I did. It still confuses me, though. Nothing in this world is very simple, right?

But! Are you ready for a bonfire festival?

[Voice]

[themoonuplifts]

...I think it's a lot more simple than people think, anyway.

I AM SO TOTALLY READY!! GO FIRE! We could be like tribal people and do freaky dances and stuff. It'd be awesome!

[Voice]

[coral_alchemy]

Really? I find myself rather baffled by it often.

SPLENDID! Marshmallows, weenies, freaky dances - sounds perfect! Did you know we're approaching the Midsummer's eve. It's one of the most magical of dates, they say. Somewhere in my world they do burn bonfires during midsummer's evening.

[elegant_blossom]

A Bonfire Festival?

[coral_alchemy]

Yes! Big or small ones, bring light to this darkness. Maybe we can persuade the fire spirits to dance for us.

I don't think we've met before. I'm Watari Yutaka, pleased to meet you, miss...?

[elegant_blossom]

No...I am rather new here.

Watari-san? I am Konan. It is a pleasure to meet you.

[coral_alchemy]

Ah, welcome to Luceti, Konan-san, even if I would rather not hope this place for anyone.

Likewise, likewise, I dare say the pleasure is all mine.

[colony_brat]

That'd be a great idea! Gotta have marshmallows and weenies though. It'd be great and so much fun!

[coral_alchemy]

I think so too! And what a better way to counter an experiment than having fun? Oh, you're completely right. Marshmallows are absolutely necessary.

I'm Watari Yutaka. I don't think we've met before.

[colony_brat]

Exactly! Shouldn't let this kinda stuff get us down when there's stuff ta burn and fun ta have. Where there's fire and fun, there should be marshmallows.

Duo Maxwell. Think you were supposed ta bring me explosives durnin' that stupidity with the clinic and hostage situations. Nice ta meet ya.

[coral_alchemy]

Indeed! I like your attitude. So how about we arrange this now? Are you willing to help?

Aha. I don't think I was aware of such a plan. But things were pretty hectic around that time so I'm not very surprised. I dare say it's nice to meet you too, even if more pleasant circumstances wouldn't have hurt.