An Invitation

[paixaomayor.livejournal.com]

Attention, citizens and guests of Paixao:

Despite the recent string of unfortunate events, please let me assure you that Paixao is a peaceful place. Our citizens are making every accomodation possible for you, our guests. Apartments are being emptied, and soon you will be allowed to apply for them. We are making further expansions to our schools so that all of those eligible can attend.

Paixao is a land of tradition, however. It is hard to believe that we are almost upon our centennial year. Our founders did not expect much when they set foot on this island, expecting only to live in isolationist peace. But we have had our highs and lows, our periods of economic growth and bustling trade, and it is due to all this that Paixao is what it is today, and can accomplish all these things. We must never forget that.

Therefore, it is my pleasure as mayor to invite you to our 95th Annual Foundation Day Festival. Admission, food, games and entertainment are complimentary, and catering will be generously provided by the Ersesat Company. However, because of this, I must ask everyone who plans to be there to RSVP in this post, so that our caterers will know how much food to prepare.

Though most of the fair is free of charge to everyone, this year we will also be holding a paid raffle, to help raise funding for our research into offworld transportation. The winner will receive his or her choice of prizes, the nature of which will be given in more detail at the event itself.

The festivities begin at the Jogo da Crianca Fairgrounds in three days' time, and I am also planning to attend. I hope to see all of you there.

Thank you,

The Mayor of Paixao

Comments

[icemirrors.livejournal.com]

A festival? It sounds like fun. I don't know if I've ever been to a festival before...

I think I'd like to go.

[paixaomayor.livejournal.com]

Wonderful! I should hope you enjoy ours.

[icemirrors.livejournal.com]

Thank you. It seems so nice that you and your citizens are opening up such a festival to those of us who aren't native to the area.

[miss-briar-rose.livejournal.com]

I love parties! I would cherish the opportunity to meet Paixao's most-adored citizens!

[green-spirals.livejournal.com]

Oooh, a party?? Count me in!

[narutimate.livejournal.com]

Free food!? I'm in!

[career-lesbian.livejournal.com]

A party sounds great! I, uh... is it okay if I bring a date friend?

[paixaomayor.livejournal.com]

Of course. Any guests you choose to bring shall be welcome.

[tilcharmed.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes, I would like to come!

[paixaomayor.livejournal.com]

I am glad to hear it, Miss.

[fateofanobody.livejournal.com]

... What?

[paixaomayor.livejournal.com]

Rereading the post will provide you with all the pertinent information, young sir.

[bastard-fox.livejournal.com]

A festival you say? It sounds... like it will be quite a sight. What fun. Plenty of humans to terrorize. Oh yes, such fun.

[isaacmustdie.livejournal.com]

A festival sounds like a nice place to meet up with friends allies people I know... Count me in, and perhaps up to three others.

[paixaomayor.livejournal.com]

Excellent! All your friends shall be welcome, as well.

[whtwizardbakura.livejournal.com]

I will be attending. I never pass up a chance to play games. :)

[birddefender.livejournal.com]

I will also be there. The Foundation Day of a city is an important one.

[sparkplasma.livejournal.com]

Um, sir? I don't know if this is the best time to celebrate anything... the recent kidnappings really ought to be addressed first. It's a serious issue and a lot of people are worried about it.

[paixaomayor.livejournal.com]

I understand your concern. Rest assured that our police force is diligently devoting itself to the investigation as we speak, though their resources are by no means infinite.

[sparkplasma.livejournal.com]

Oh... I see. Thank you, then.

If your police need any more help, I'd be happy to lend my expertise.

[paixaomayor.livejournal.com]

Thank you for offering, but I do not think that will be necessary. Our fine officers are making considerable progress as it is, and far be it from me to demand that a child become embroiled in what may be a dangerous matter.

[sparkplasma.livejournal.com]

I'm already embroiled up to my eyeballs, but... if you insist.

[paixaomayor.livejournal.com]

I am glad you understand. I hope you will enjoy the festival, in any event.

[thewaspwoman.livejournal.com]

Heh...heh... heh... Festival? Free food? I'm sure there will be some interesting people there. Psh, you can count me in!

[halvedhowl.livejournal.com]

Oh...? I don't believe I've ever been to one before... So I think I'll be going!

[ageless-sailor.livejournal.com]

Sounds like this could be interesting. It's been decades a while since I've been to a really good party!

[isaacmustdie.livejournal.com]

So it's true that you're here. Where exactly are you?

[ageless-sailor.livejournal.com]

What's true? I apologize if my memory's not what it should be, but...?

[isaacmustdie.livejournal.com]

Ivan said you were about. Perhaps we can use the journals to talk a bit more efficiently?

[ageless-sailor.livejournal.com]

Ivan. I see. I believe I remember who you were, if only vaguely... but I do seem to recall you being something of an enemy, if one worth respecting. How do I know this isn't a trap like the one at... Jupiter Lighthouse, wasn't it?

[isaacmustdie.livejournal.com]

... ... The things I do, and you remember that one. Lovely.

We're captives here. I want out more than I want people dead or trapped. Is that enough?

[ageless-sailor.livejournal.com]

You fail to convince me... but I'll talk to you. It is true that many people have been captured from various... places, and captives are rarely so for a good reason.

[kotetsu-blade.livejournal.com]

I'll go.

[sir-doctor.livejournal.com]

This sounds worth checking out, and who am I to miss out on a party?

[hypnotistsnake.livejournal.com]

Hmmm, I sssupossse you may count me in as well. I've never tried human food before, although the monkeysss do have parties sssometimesss and they're all trying to be human.

[detachable-soul.livejournal.com]

A festival? Like the ones with fireworks? It sounds fun! I'd love to go.