yogen | .:Our Quiet Days:.

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.:Our Quiet Days:.

Who: Meng Yao, etc
What: Probably one or two prompts.
Where: Place(s) in Yogen.
When: Mid-November.
Warnings: Not anticipating there to be much.

This is more or less just a tailored post for potential prompts. In the event you would like one/plan out one, please feel free to reach out to me via discord at #seraphkingdhaos#8538 or on plurk at leyfi.

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[ It's been a long month. Though, it's not one that has been unenjoyable.

After all, there is the culture festival to consider. Though it does help so far people seem to have stayed their hand in...certain matters. There is, however, one day that sticks out like a sore thumb before he seeks out Ishimaru. But luckily in the grand scheme of things, it's not something that effects much.

When he finds the other, it's at the end of the day when classes have ended; lunch time was always an option but he believes this gives them more time. He bows a little before righting himself with a smile towards the other as he greets him in the halls nearby the class. ]

Ishimaru-xiong, I was looking for you. Do you happen to have some time right now for us to catch up?

[ He'll wait patiently for his answer. ]

[This month has been almost comforting to Ishimaru in its lack of horrible incidents, though the presence of the student shadows early in the month was troubling in its own right. Still, the festival managed to raise Ishimaru's spirits somewhat, and he's been trying to ride this energy through the rest of the month.

Once Meng Yao comes to see him, Ishimaru greets him with his own bow and a light smile.]

Greetings, Meng Yao-kun! It is good to see you. Your timing is quite fortunate! I do happen to be free at the moment, after all. Where would you like to converse?

It's good to see you as well.

[ He's glad to see he timed his arrival well and then he considers his options. The music room sounds like an alright location, though there is also the common room. But though he doesn't anticipate there being discussion about anything too private, he can do without any eavesdropping. ]

How about the art room?

[ He hasn't ever heard of it being locked after school or anything, and there doesn't appear to be an art club (that he knows of, anyway.) So it should provide them the chance for some privacy. ]

[Ishimaru nods along without any hesitation.]

That sounds like a splendid choice! We can converse surrounded by the student body's finest works of art. [Hopefully better than what's at the dorms.] Let us proceed at once!

[He'll waste no time diligently making his way to the room in question!]

[ Meng Yao smiles faintly and so once they end their little stroll to the art room, Meng Yao will take a seat in a nearby chair, gesturing to one beside him.

After a moment, he'll continue speaking. ]

First, I think I'd like to start out asking how this month has been treating you?

[Ishimaru sits down rigidly in another chair and gives a light smile as the conversation ensues.]

A fine choice, Meng Yao-kun! That is an ideal topic to start with. My own month has been uneventful for the most part. In a good way! [It's always a good kind of uneventful when there's no bodies dropping.] The cultural festival seemed to go quite well, and it was enjoyable. I have been doing well with my classes as well! Things have been... not so bad.

Now, how has this month been for you?

I'm glad that things have been good on your end. Coincidentally, I believe I can very well say the same where I'm concerned.

To be quite honest, I've been enjoying the downtime. [ He means murderless time, let's be real here. ] Though I haven't forgotten where we are, the fact that we've able to celebrate without worrying much about the consequences of someone's actions thus far has been a relief.

I think I've managed to become more familiar with how festivals work in such a different place as well. It doesn't seem all that different from a village festival, though of course I've never seen video games as an option back home due to technological differences. That said, even if I am not going to be ungrateful for the lack of troubling elements for a time, I wonder if the cultural festival has dissuaded others from causing much trouble?

[ Which Meng Yao thinks makes sense, but he hopes that it keeps people's spirits up enough that the cheer persists longer past that. ]

[It's true. There's no forgetting where they are. Even in these nice times, there are feelings of dread and fear lurking within Ishimaru, because he knows full well that something could happen and ruin everything at a moment's notice. But he'll take what joy, what peace he can get from this place regardless.

Ishimaru listens to Meng Yao and taps at his chin thoughtfully.]

I am glad that things have been uneventful for you as well. I have never related so strongly to the phrase 'no news is good news'. I do wonder that about the cultural festival! It certainly is a possibility. Events like that help to raise morale and unite people. I hope that it has inspired our fellow students and encouraged them to change for the better! I certainly prefer that possibility over any depressing alternatives.

I do as well. Though I imagine that we can't rehash something like this over and over so soon, I don't think it's without merit to continue to consider the effect these things have on everyone's morale.

[ Meng Yao has seen other collaborative get together and efforts, though he can't say that they've been this effective in stopping someone from hurting one another. It may be because a cultural festival not only encourages unity and moral, he considers—which are of course big things—but they give less time for people to do something...unfortunate. ]

Speaking of cultural festivities, do you mind if I ask which part you preferred the most?

[He nods along sagely as he takes note of Meng Yao's observation. As part of the student council, he knows that he should look into holding other such events in the future!]

Of course! My favorite event... If I am allowed to exhibit a bias by naming one that I was involved in, it would be the Wonderland Cafe. It was well-run, a friendly environment and a celebration of a classic work of English literature! It was fun for me to act out the role of the White Rabbit!

Naturally, you'd be allowed.

[ He says lightly; everyone has their own preferences, after all. Though of course personal projects are understandable to have biases on. ]

Well, I'm not familiar with the literature the cafe was based on, but I don't doubt that every member put their all into it. And of course that it was enjoyable for all parties.

I'm afraid I hadn't frequented the cafe, but perhaps you can tell me what it was like? Or some of the characters involved.

I will gladly educate you on the matter! The cafe itself was equipped with all of the basics. There were a number of treats, beverages and decorations that matched themes from the book, as well as the karaoke.

I myself acted as a prominent character from the book, the White Rabbit! He has a diligent, punctual nature that is very admirable, as he is always striving to reach an appointment that he is late for. And Yashiro-kun was the Dormouse, a sleepy character who attended a tea party. The cast of characters includes quite a few eccentric animals!

...I see.

I don't know too much about her to know whether the character she chose is one familiar to her, but I'm sure she played out the character well. [ He then smiles faintly before settling into a neutral, yet friendly expression. ] As for yourself, the White Rabbit sounds like he suits you well.

I would say she did a splendid job! She is in actuality much more awake, alert and dedicated than the Dormouse, but that just goes to show her acting abilities! [He sounds so proud of her! And he smiles at Meng Yao's assessment.] Also, thank you! I am honored to be considered comparable to such a classic literary figure!

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