Time flies when you're busy with work

[sponsorigami]

Mun! H-How could you forget what day it is? It's the Day of the Ninja!

[ And also the day the mun headcanoned for his birthday because it is said day. ]

... I guess saying the day snuck up on you is okay. That's very ninja like.


A-and... what has my life become in RP lately? I-I mean it's...

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[sponsorigami]

But some of those might still be secret too.... Ah, this is a lot harder than I thought.

[desertdaggers]

That's true. I suppose the only way we'll really find out how it all goes is by setting one up.

[sponsorigami]

The easiest part will be letting others know about the party. Ninja always find these things out easily.

[ Except when the ninja is named Ivan Karelin. ]

[desertdaggers]

Mm! And we'll see who turns up and take it from there.

[just as well he's helping to get it started then?]

[sponsorigami]

[ Very true. He won't be the last to know. ]

The first thing we should probably figure out is a location. With that many ninja in one place, it has to be big but still hidden.

[desertdaggers]

An open space, maybe? Somewhere no one but ninja would think to go.

[sponsorigami]

Like one of those secret clearings in the forests you can only find deep inside the woods?

[desertdaggers]

Just what I was thinking! That'll be perfect.

[sponsorigami]

... Do you know where one of those are? I live in a city so...

[ He has no clue. ]

[desertdaggers]

I do! I think the Lampflower Forest would suit our purposes quite well.

…the question is, would everyone make it there…

[cross-canon gaps and all]

[sponsorigami]

I don't know that place. It sounds... magical.

[ Which is not the right word exactly, but it's the best Ivan's got at the moment. ]

[desertdaggers]

[he chuckles] Well, you're quite right! The Spirit of Wood generally makes her home there, although she's a little timid. I'm sure she wouldn't mind our presence, though. [especially if he makes sure to ask first.]

[sponsorigami]

Maybe we can offer her protection in exchange. It's the least we can do for her letting us use the area.

[desertdaggers]

We could! I'm sure she'd appreciate it. She's… [he makes a little of a face, shaking his hand in a 'so-so' gesture] a little unsure of herself, sometimes.

[sponsorigami]

Is she afraid of lumberjacks or forest fires?

[ Spirits seem to be powerful things, so the idea of one being unsure of herself is a little strange to him. Entirely possible, but also a little strange. ]

[desertdaggers]

I don't think the Elves would allow lumberjacks…

It didn't seem like it was anything like that, though. It's… more like she lacks self-confidence, really.

[sponsorigami]

Ah, but it sounds like the elves are her friends... maybe?

Would they be okay with us borrowing the area?

[desertdaggers]

Something like that. She's not their guardian spirit, exactly, but… they know her better than any of the rest of us.

As long as we don't disturb it too much, it shouldn't be a problem. And that is part of our art, is it not?

[sponsorigami]

[ Ivan laughs. Stealth is part of their art. Except for when Ivan tires to be seen on purpose so that the sponsors' names get out there. ]

I guess all we have to do is get the word about and let other ninja know where to go and what to expect.

[desertdaggers]

[which is also a kind of art, if you think about it.]

Mm! Would you like to do the honours, or shall I?

[and. should we make this a thing that happens?]

[sponsorigami]

Maybe you should since you know the forest and the spirit better than me... or well, know them...

[ And they should probably ask first before formally planning anything without the spirit's blessing to use the forest as a meeting place. ]

[desertdaggers]

Alright. You'll be getting the word out, then?

[…well, true. And the elves. He's sure they won't mind, but it won't hurt to make sure.]

[sponsorigami]

I can do that, I think... I can start folding origami shuriken and leaving messages inside.

[ Because that's clearly the best way to invite ninja to a party. ]

[desertdaggers]

Mm, that sounds good! Though… is that eye-catching enough?

[of course blending in is good and well, but… what if someone only finds one after the date has passed?]

[sponsorigami]

Then... maybe they need to brush up on their ninja skills...? I mean, the origami won't be the only way to find out.