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[hippocarnival]

✆CHANNEL
FREQUENCY: 925.47851

DESCRIPTION: Yuya isn't difficult to catch via radio during the day unless he's in the middle of practice.

✉MAIL BOX
LOCATION: Mailbox on Door

DESCRIPTION: Any manner of taping it to the door, pushing it into or under the door, or making a little paper plane and throwing it at Yuya directly are effective ways of getting letters to him. Or you can use the mailbox properly!

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letter, sent at the start of the summerlands

[kingsroads]

[ we are using this mailbox PROPERLY, this is a proper letter and everything. ]

To Yuya,

Truth be told, I honestly have no idea how to start this letter! But I suppose I shall start by offering you my thanks. You were a dear friend to me in Portland, perhaps a better friend than that Jonathan Strange deserved. I cannot overstate how much that friendship meant to me then, and likewise how much it means to me now. If there is anything that I can do for you, whether through my magic or through other means, simply ask and I shall be delighted to do so.

Likewise, I must apologize for my actions in that month, both for the callousness of my character as well as my attack on you in the Count's castle. I was not in my right mind then, but that does not absolve the fact that the action happened in the first place.

On a different note, I'm pleased to see that the angels' ritual worked (and shall graciously accept defeat with regards to Portland Jonathan Strange's faith in the Summer Court). Obviously I've no idea what happened as I was a little unconscious but considering that we are back in the carnival and I'm in my right state of mind, I have every reason to believe the angels' ritual proceeded as intended.

I hope this letter finds you in good health--it seems every one of us escaped with an injury of some sort.

Sincerely yours, Jonathan Strange

Attempt over the radio

[hippocarnival]

[It's more than a day before Strange gets a response. Yuya has no idea if he's even using the public or private channel right, he's tired. But trying to write a letter is way worse right now.]

You're forgiven. [His voice sounds hazy and distant, but he's putting as much strength into it as he can. Though he has to pause between sentences.] I'm glad you're normal again. Sorry 'bout... hitting you with a crowbar.

[kingsroads]

[ fortunately, Yuya succeeded at the private channel! Unfortunately, Strange is now IMMENSELY WORRIED. ]

Oh, don't worry about that, I deserved it. Though, may I be blunt? [ he's gonna be blunt anyway. ] You sound terrible. What's happened?

LONG BOX IN HIS TRAILER: WITH NOTE

[ringleaders]

[On B18, they will find a fancy looking gift box in his trailer with a note left on top. The handwriting is done in an over the top cursive that he might recognize as the Ringmaster's, written on aged papyrus with the ink seemingly made of shining gold.]

"Yuya-

You have done much for the carnival in your short time here. I look forward to seeing what you do in the future.

The Ringmaster❧"

[Her signature is so massive and florid that it fills up the rest of the paper. When they open the box, they'll find a crystal
staff. This staff can be used to enhance his warding magic, by drawing warding circles and symbols on objects in lines made of light. These lines only last as long as Yuya is concentrating on them, but he can train with the staff to gain more longevity. This can be used to defend from spirits, spells, magical attacks, and perhaps even physical violence with practice.]

Mailbox - Holiday Gift

[anti_nonsense]

[One day during the winter vacation, Yuya will find that a book has been delivered to his cabin, along with a small bottle and a message scribbled on a piece of paper torn out of a notebook:]

Yuya,

I found this book from Terca Lumireis. Thought it might interest you, so I'm giving it to you.

You and your friends tend to get in a lot of trouble, so I'm giving you this other thing, too.

-Rita Mordio
[The book included with the note is titled The Legend that Sleeps in Searing Sands. It contains various folklore from Kogorh, a desert civilization. The tales tell of things like mythical sand serpents, an oasis with healing water, and peculiar beast-like gods who impart wisdom or sometimes guide those who are lost in the desert. The final chapter describes a divine beast said to sleep deep beneath the Sands of Kogorh.]

[The other thing mentioned in the note appears to be a healing draft, containing two doses.]

holiday gift!

[kingsroads]

[ There's a very large box left in Yuya's bedroom because Strange is bullshit and drops off presents via mirrors. The box is wrapped in a simple blue wrapping paper. There's a note attached to the top. ]

Dear Yuya,

While I have every faith that your barrier spell will grow and strengthen, you can't protect other people until you protect yourself first. This should help. Happy holidays and enjoy the winter.

yours, Jonathan Strange.

[ Inside the box is a set of elven armor. The armor itself is a light brown color and tailored perfectly to fit Yuya. ]

ON THE FINAL DAY ON THE MOON...

[betheman]

[He couldn't find what he wanted-but in the end, he had what he needed. ...Hopefully. Gongenzaka sighs, but with the pieces wrapped up and ready at least, he opens the door back to their cabin-one of these will, no doubt, be great for training in; practicing new tricks involving more dangerous feats, riding in vehicles, so on....It's lighter armor and nothing that matches anything else but perhaps Yuzu's own set-

Because no doubt it would be something they wore together, to help the other.

The other...he hopes it will work well with what Yuuya received from someone else. But for now, he comes in with large boxes...]

...Yuuya? [He calls, looking about. ...He hopes he didn't miss the other...]

[hippocarnival]

[Gongenzaka definitely hasn't missed Yuya, who's dragged himself back to bed after finally relenting to his cold. There's tissues scattered everywhere.

When he hears Gon he rolls over, pushing the covers back so he can sit up to look at him.]

Oh, hi Gongenzaka. [It's said completely nasally.]

B19

[sworntothesword]

[ Connie delivers a wrapped copy of "Silver Soldier: Doombringer Saga", a comic book compilation with the description "The Silver Soldier faces his most powerful foe yet: the Doombringer Vasagle and his four horsemen of the apocalypse."

It comes with a handwritten note from Connie: ]

Happy Holidays, Yuya, and thanks for helping me when I first arrived!

I got you a book, I hope you like it!

If you don't like this particular one, maybe you'll find one more to your liking in at the Book Swap!

[ Included is a crude drawing of the cabin layout with a star pointing to where the book swap is located. ]

BREAK DAY 24

[starseedling]

[A simple gift from Steven has been left! It's a paper star with "HAPPY SOLSTICE YUYA!" written in his best attempt at penmanship, with "FROM STEVEN" written on the back side. Inside the star, there are candies of various kinds.]

Backdated to Solstice, post-Magic Club

[whattaprick]

[ Dropped off at Yuya's trailer is a package with a shirt, three vials of red Phoenix fruit juice, and a small, hardbound book with illustrations depicting a step-by-step guide for surviving all sorts of situations, titled How to Survive Almost Anything. The note attached reads: ]

It's not magic, but if you were serious about getting stronger, this probably can't hurt. If you have any questions about it, you can ask me. The vials are red phoenix fruit -- if you need to wake someone up, or need a burst of energy to get through something, just drink one of these. I can refill them if you run out.

Lambert

operation "gold medal surprise party for steven"

[pipers_son]

Yuya! We're throwin' a surprise party!

[hippocarnival]

[Those are two of Yuya's favorite words!] Really?! For what?

S2 : D35 - MORNING

[betheman]

[Gongenzaka sure isn't someone who generally panics, but this morning?

Cover. Your Ears.]

Y-YUUYA-!!

[He has a Radio, and he is SHOUTING] I...I, the man Gongenzaka, rather unexpectedly, have a great need of your assistance-!!

Oh please, we'll be FINE~

MARISHI-!!

IT'S JUST A LITTLE STAGE FRIGHT~

IT IS NOT!

[It might be best to find them instead of continuing on radio.]

[hippocarnival]

[Yuya does not anticipate Gongenzaka hollering through the radio, and the loudness throws him and he almost drops the radio fumbling with it.]

What is it? What's wrong?! [Did something happen? What happened that's making him freak out?!]

AFTER ROSE FAIL

[betheman]

[Gongenzaka hasn't really moved much from where he sort of collapsed to start weeping very quietly post-radio announcement. Joker got to him first, granted but... ...Well, for whatever talk there was there, it doesn't change how Gongenzaka feels.

He may not be reduced to a quietly weeping pinnacle of his personal image of failure, but he's certainly not exactly optimistic. Especially since, by now, the radio is likely allowing the conversation with the Count of Crows and his fellows in, albeit at quieter volume.

He doesn't look up. Not for anything.]

[hippocarnival]

[Yuya's a bit delayed to the rear of them all once Gongenzaka finally releases him, tail swishing in agitation. He makes a couple attempts to try and dig thorns out of his skin before giving up--they already scratched him up getting through the vine walls anyway, a little more he's already numb to anyway.

When Gongenzaka stops, Yuya does too, coming around and collapsing to his knees before sagging against Gongenzaka. He's barely paying attention to the radio, his mind too consumed with how they just lost Steven.]

NIGHT 59 | WHAT A RIDE THOUGH

[soft_focus]

[When Reira and Reiji finally return to the Carnival, it is initially with great elation. Reira, now walking ahead of the bird carrying her brother, sighs with great relief as they trot in-massive griffinthing briefly shaking its head and giving sparrow peeps.]

Ahh-! Kage-!

[Reira is then of course, stuck watching as it immediately shoots off into the air, and heads for their trailer, Reiji giving a mute yelp in shock as he's taken with. Whoops.] Mnhhh...

[Oh well. Right now honestly, she's just tired. Blearily rubbing her eyes, she wanders a few steps in on the grounds in search of a few in particular though. She thought she heard them on the radio after all, so...]

Mnhh...Yuuya? [Helloooo? Anyone else get here yet?]

[hippocarnival]

[Yuya practically springs up from where he's sulking at the sound of Reira calling for him, off from the trailers. He's already rushing to her, kneeling to her level.] Reira! Are you okay?

EVENING 59 | After Reira

[betheman]

[It is somewhat late into the night, when Gongenzaka comes by. He had many things to settle- to discuss, to check upon, and so on. So many things that he almost simply turned in for bed.

Almost.

Something tells him he shouldn't put this off...this talk that Joker told him he needs to make sure to have. So he walks there, and then sighs.

...Well. ...Here he goes.]

Yuuya? Are you in there?

[hippocarnival]

[Yuya looks up from his place half-draped off the bed, staring at the door curiously.] Gongenzaka?

[He rolls himself over, hitting the floor with a soft sound before opening the door. He's surprised to see him at this hour, but it's not unwelcome.] What's up?

EVENING D73 (Creeping into 74 probably)

[betheman]

[It's quite late when whatever Gongenzaka is practicing takes any notice. But it will. Yuuya will feel as though Gongenzaka is...right there. Maybe he even sees him! It's almost like in a dream except...Not?

Gongenzaka for his part, seems quite thrilled. IT WORKED!

...why can't he talk.]

[hippocarnival]

[Yuya was about to get ready to sleep, but the sensation of something else inside (around?) him makes him stop halfway to getting the toothbrush in his mouth. He blinks rapidly, looking around like he expects someone else here with him.]

Gon... genzaka? [That's what it feels like, but--wait, where ia he?]

Sometime between Date Day and Diplomacy Day, Summerlands

[betheman]

[Over the last few days, various others coming upon new abilities or improved abilities, has spurred Gongenzaka on to work at his own powerset again. For a short time, he tried to focus on tracking. But while he meditated in thought, his mind drifted, and drifted to the scroll he had on his person for healing.

And to the healing spell he used, which had been unable to offer Yuuya much relief in Shabon.

It was frustrating, in the most despairing of ways- to have been right there, and been unable to do anything at all beyond get him away from the other fae. It does little to dwell on such thoughts, of course...

...But it does lead him to at least consider...something.

Gongenzaka slowly closes his eyes, and thus meditates specifically for Yuuya. Specifically, it's 'soul phone' time.

Ring ring hello? You there?]

[hippocarnival]

[Yuya pauses, responding quickly with confirmation that Gongenzaka's reached him. Then, there's a sense of casual curiosity. What's up?]