a welcome;

[mallowmods]

Who: Everyone and everyone!
What: Welcoming in the new members to Mallow Hallow
Where: Everywhere!
When: March 2nd.

[ Once everyone’s settled in their particular districts, no doubt thousands of questions running between each individual mind, there’s an announcement. Not over the devices, but rather in speakers all over each and every district. A familiar voice should ring out—you did, after all, hear the voice of your Queen earlier today. ]

Ahem! Can you hear me? Ah, right then.

Hello loveies! You might recall this particular visage which speaks before you—that is, I am your Queen. Call me Queenie, if you must! I’ve met you all on this particular day, and I find it important to bestow some of my boundless knowledge onto you, sweethearts.

Now! Done with formalities, let’s see where we stand… ah, yes! Might I be the first to welcome you all to Mallow Hallow, our wonderful little country. Not too big, not quite too small either! It’s just lovely, isn’t it? Oh, how all my new babies will love it here! Or—perhaps not. [ She clicks her tongue. ] Either way, it doesn't really matter. You're stuck here for the time, so do try to make the most of it, dears.

Of course, there are our sectors within Mallow Hallow. Six… [ There’s silence for a short moment. ] Yes, there are six, aren’t there..? Well, six different communities you might stem off from! Surely you remember the name from our meeting earlier? If not, I’m sure one of the regular inhabitants of each particular district will assist you in naming your new home!

Live where you’d like, eat what you’d like, do what you’d like! Our homes are now your homes, so please, consider us all a big happy family to you! Remember you can reach me or any of the other rulers of any of the districts, over at our voicemails! [ Somehow, that seems sarcastic… ]

Also, don’t cause any trouble, or I’ll personally end you. [ There it is. ]

I suppose that's all. Well then, bye now, dears! And let the word spread—Mallow Hallow is up and rising once again!

[ ooc: Quick links: Lochwell | Mallowhallow | Orlea | Astralfield | Crystalden | Highcrest | Whitewood | Network ]

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[never_go_back]

[Kodachi takes another deep drink from her cup, followed shortly after by a wistful sigh. She notices Amaterasu's reaction, then blinks rapidly.]

Hmnn? You wish to hear my tale of tragedy? Well, it is a story of loss! You see, I come from a well-off family, with a well-off school life and a reputation as Queen of Martial Arts Rhythmic Gymnastics. And then one day..

[She clenches one hand into a fist.]

I fell in love. In love with a common man! The moment I laid eyes on him I knew that I would, one day, have eight children with him!

[Suddenly a hanky is in hand, which she uses to dab at her cheeks.]

But now.. I am left without love, without family, and never again will I hear the cheers after a well-fought battle. I simply have no direction in life, Miss Wolf. What is a girl to do?

[numen]

[ Honestly, Amaterasu is only half-paying attention to Kodachi's tale. Mostly because she's trying to figure out what in the world Martial Arts Rhythmic Gymnastics is. And why she seems to be encountering so many queens lately.

On the other hand, the girl does seem to be genuinely distraught. Amaterasu sighs herself, her ears turning down. Sometimes it was so much easier to have Issun there to speak for her. But wishing won't make it so, and she stands and slowly paces over to Kodachi, pressing her head into her hand in an attempt to give the girl some comfort. Everyone here had people and things that they missed, after all.

It's not her only answer to the question, but it's a good start. ]

[never_go_back]

[Why it's only the greatest thing ever! It doesn't even occur to Kodachi that the wolf would have no idea what it was, it's simply that great! But, more importantly is her woe, and the Black Rose actually seems touched by the gesture in the end.]

Are you trying to tell me something? What?

[She leans her head down, head turned toward Amaterasu's muzzle.]

You're saying that rather than weep about it, that I start a new chapter in life and seize opportunity to the mountaintop before it is too late, and decisively crush those that stand in my way? [She cups the sides of the wolf's face, her eyes wide.] Why.. Why that is brilliant!

[numen]

[ ...You know what? That's actually fairly close to what she was planning on saying. Minus the bit about crushing people, but if the girl's feeling motivated again and not wallowing in her own misery, that's pretty much good enough for Amaterasu.

One only hopes she isn't making a giant mistake.

She yips softly in confirmation, her tail wagging swiftly - she's clearly pleased by Kodachi's decision. Life is what one makes of it, after all, and there seem to be too many people here caught up in their circumstances to realize that. And queens have duties to attend to, even if they're far from home! ]

[never_go_back]

[What's the worst that could happen?? The inspired young lady sets the cup down so that she can pull the wolf into a hug! ]

Thank you so very much Miss Wolf, no, Great Flower! For truly you have blessed this once-distressed maide- hmn, what's this? Some sort of divine artifact?

Ah, so it appears the legends of the wolf hold true here; that could only mean that I, too, shall be blessed with fertility should I hope to have children! How wonderful!

[Leaning back she lightly claps her hands and giggles in excitement.]

But! Before I allow myself to become too greedy, it is only proper that I provide a proper donation in exchange for your first service. That is, unless the tea was suitable, Great Flower?

(OOC: If you'd like to continue this in the other welcoming thread, let me know!)