Traveller Fest!

[holmes_fanatic]

[There have been posters put up all over Asgard -- inside Welcome Halls, in the streets, in popular restuarants and traveller-run cafes, even places like the Hospital, Bank and Library. Advertising Traveller Fest the posters are bright and colourful, painstakingly designed by Hanako. There's fliers to match -- perhaps you've passed a volunteer on the streets handing them out? Either way, you should have no problems recognising the poster that Conan is attempting to hold up before the bracelet (it is bigger than he is -- someone get the kid a stool).]

Ta-dah! What do you think, Asgard -- the posters look great, don't they? Thank you to all the volunteers who helped by putting them up or handing out fliers! We've still got a way to go though -- if you want to help out by making banners or decorations for the stalls, talk to Nakama-neechan -- oops! I mean, Mako Nakarai -- that's how you'll find her on the bracelet.

We're still looking for volunteers for the day too! If you can cook and want to try running a cake stall, or if you have a restaurant or cafe in Asgard, and you want to create a stall to sell some of your wares and show people what you do, then you need to talk to Hanako Izekawa! She's in charge of that! Ah -- if you own a business and have supplies you want to donate to this event, we'd be very grateful too!

Finally, if you want to perform at our event, you should let me know! We're building a really big stage, so this is a great chance for any musicians, actors, performers to really show Asgard what you're capable of! We've already got magic tricks, acrobatics, music and a sword fight, but we can do better! Please let me know if you want to get involved. We can help out with props!

Speaking of, I need a volunteer from Odin with advanced fire magic, please! Also, if you're free Machiavelli-san, I have a task for you too!

Ah ... and finally, I have a reminder of why we're doing this. Pulling us from our own worlds, playing games with us and then sending friends away when they're done with them ... the way the gods treat us, it's not right. John-san was here from the start. He helped a lot of people through the hospital and took care of me when I was stabbed. He was my friend and now he's gone, with no chance to say goodbye. [Conan pauses. He's taken some time to cope with John's leaving and time has passed enough that he can speak without worrying about his voice going, but it still hurts. He'd thought --

But what did that count for when god's decided everything on a whim?]

So -- I think we should try our hardest to show the gods we're worth being treated better and that we're worth being listened to. Thank you for listening, Asgard.

Comments

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[dragonspeak]

[Why is it that Merlin always looks a little more tired every time they talk? Tired or not, he'll still spare a smile for one of his favourite people in Asgard.]

The banners look great, Kudo. I've been seeing them all over the city--you shouldn't have problem getting some volunteers for this.

[Then he grows serious.] John's gone?

[Video] | Private

[holmes_fanatic]

[Kudo. Hearing his name, Conan's never been so grateful for Merlin's understanding -- or even his presence. He needs the reminder that he's not alone.]

Ah. We've got some talented volunteers, all right.

[He nods, not meeting Merlin's eyes as he answers the question.]

Just vanished, like Sherlock-sensei did. Things gone from the house, name not on the bracelet.

video.

[multifacets]

Conan-kun, you already have me down as a musician, right?

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[holmes_fanatic]

I do! I wouldn't forget my first conversation with Rise-san!

[mybffmrhat]

It looks really good, Conan! You're quite the little artist.

Hey, you have me down for performer, right?

["He" knows that pause all too well.] You okay?

[holmes_fanatic]

Ah -- not me, Butz-san, but Hanako-neesan! She's behind the posters--

[Wait -- Performer? Something's not right here ...

Double checking the name attached to this feed--]

Trucy-neechan!?

[Video]

[aiyaatoooldforthis]

[If you see the contact name, it'll be listed as 'Kira Ford' but she got hit by that stupid body swap crap.]

I'm still up for performing.

[Video]

[holmes_fanatic]

[After the surprise with Trucy, Conan's double-checking everything now.]

I'm glad to hear that, Kira-san! I really liked your song in the park.

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[showbizpanache]

Performing?

[There's a moment of hesitation, which is unusual for him, but-- No, he tells himself. He's not going to let that rejection letter bother him anymore. Even if he isn't going to New York, he still loves to perform, and that's what matters.]

I... I'd like to sign up for that, please-- If this is how one does sign up, is there an audition process, or...?

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[holmes_fanatic]

The audition process is talking to me! Ah -- I'm Edogawa Conan, by the way! I'm in charge of the performance part of the festival.

anon text:

[prepared_to_burn]

John? John Watson?
Gone?
M

Audio

[holmes_fanatic]

It's not something I could be mistaken about. We were sharing a house.

audio;

[mishaps]

I think our club is doing something or wants to.

audio;

[holmes_fanatic]

The Neighbours Club, right Kodaka-san?

[Conan reminds himself that he shouldn't feel this suspicious. They're just teenagers ... and Yozora's chloroforming people didn't end in any casualties ...]

I was wondering if you wanted to take part!

[trollkiya]

[ He is pinged by the prospect of entertaining people. ]

I am fairly interested in performing, Conan-san.

[holmes_fanatic]

Ah, really? I'm glad -- I'd like to hear Ichinose-niichan sing again!

video

[pastahair]

Oh! Hanako mentioned something about a Travellers Festival when I first arrived.

[It's the other, non-witch Beatrice in Sora's body. She smiles.]

Is there anything you all had in mind that the Freya House could help with?

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[holmes_fanatic]

That depends entirely on what you want to do, Oneechan!

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[instant_tea]

If you would like, I could recruit more performers for music and perhaps even a play from Draupnir. It is a suggestion.

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[holmes_fanatic]

That'd be really appreciated! Thank you very much ... ?

video;

[motion]

[Cassandra pops up on the video feed, a small smile on her face.]

Is there anything else you need?

video;

[holmes_fanatic]

[Conan is so glad to see you, Cass, you have no idea.]

Ah -- Cassandra-neesan! You're all right!

[ NOT HERE. ]

[deductions]

[ He cannot say he knew this John Watson well, but even he looks over this message with a pensive expression. Perhaps one of curiosity, one of regret. He makes a mental note to inform his John. ]

[with_the_big_top]

I can still perform, right?

[holmes_fanatic]

I can't think of any reason you can't!

audio

[hushedpenance]

[ Karu isn't quite ready to start showing his face on video again, but come hell or high water, he'll support Conan. And rebel events? Hell yes. ]

The posters do look good, Conan. I... want to attend. [ Even if he can't do much, he'll sure as hell try. ]

But...

I'm sorry about... about your friend. [ He had never met John, but... he understands having someone one day and then losing them the next. ]

Re: audio

[holmes_fanatic]

Ah -- I'm glad to hear that, Karuika-niisan! But be careful -- you want to take it easy while you recover, 'kay?

[Conan's rather glad that this conversation takes place via audio. Although his tone is carefully cheerful, Conan's expression falters at the mention of John.]

I think it's better that he's home. Asgard ... was pretty hard for him.

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[lanturned]

Heh. I hope you've still got me down too, Conan-kun. I still want to keep my promise to you. [ Even if her usual cheer is a bit forced today.

Nevertheless, Rapunzel (or Redpunzel as it were) smiles. ] Can I ask you something? About your friend? John.

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[holmes_fanatic]

[Whoever this is, they're obviously familiar with him despite Conan not recognising. This can only mean one thing.

Conan needs to check the name attached to the feed before responding.]

Ah. How are the fireworks going -- have you had much luck?

[Rapunzel's question challenges Conan's own attempts at putting on a calm front.] What do you want to know?

video.

[respectus]

Need lunch?

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[holmes_fanatic]

Ah --

[There is a moment's pause as Conan thinks back through all his preparations and realises that yes, there is something he over-looked.

Oops.]

Yes, please.

voice.

[bloodyperky]

[ he's been tracking the progress of this little festival with a mix of both amusement and unease. he only really pokes his nose in now-- ] Well. I suppose non-violent protest is a lot more savory than the alternative.

voice.

[holmes_fanatic]

Mm. It might be unavoidable even so, but if we don't try it ...