( [ From the 9th-14th ] )

( [ Early evening of the 10th ] )

S-Speaking of Halloween. [ Halloween tended to have bad shifts and even though his past two weren’t so fond, he still tries to have a positive outlook on the Halloween. He doesn’t want the shifts to sour one of his favorite times of the year. ] I know there’s a lot of…things that have happened recently, but maybe something to liven up people spirits might be good. Help get p-people's minds off of things and all that. [ He wasn’t unknowing towards the shift bomb or the Iron Eye, it still made his stomach turn at learning about all those people gone forever because of the decision of people in this very enclosure. ] Oh! Maybe a-a pumpkin carving contest! Those are always fun and you can make lots of pumpkin pie from the rest of the pumpkin. [ Pumpkin pie for the entire village yes, good. ]

((ooc; You can run into Helios with action from the 9th-14th. He'll be around town and the house. The 10th can be used for voice or action as well~))

[It's hard to say how it felt coming back from that experience. It was like...a weight had been lifted, really. The reminder of his death finally gone much like the scars he has acquired from it as well. Helios doesn't remember much of what John did to him, the drugs still in implementation to a degree. Either way his glasses can be seen not on his face but in his hands as he stares at them before looking down at his journal with a faint smile. It says his name, nothing special, but he can read it again. He'll adjust them and put them back on a small sigh escaping his lips as he does so. But in the early evening a groggy blonde haired spectacles wearing man can be seen tripping, no surprise there, almost on his own two feet as he makes a vain attempt to reach the library. He manages to...land himself outside the library doors before sliding to the ground in defeat. Too taxing and he's too tired to really go any further. This is nice though, the weather is nice enough, and he hasn't set foot near the library in far too long as it is. Despite the destination not fully met, Helios isn't all too bothered given his state he’s actually rather content even. If anyone walks by he'll be sitting there for a long while, eyes closed almost as if he’s not entirely awake. He's definitely not going anywhere that's for sure. But! That's what the journals are for is it not?

The writing that comes over the network is slightly messy but still eligible. ] I'm...I'm back. I hope I didn't miss anything in those few brief days? You never can tell what Luceti will throw at a moment's notice though, hm? [Oh this is wonderful, this is...amazing. After four months he can actually read again. While no big deal to some...Helios has missed the comforting act very, very much. But...something is off just a little. He's pretty sure there's no colors when people write...so why was he seeing them? The transmission switches to voice. ]

That's rather odd. Would anyone be so kind as to assist me by writing their name? Or anything really. I-ah, it's very weird... [ A thoughtful hum on his end there's the sound of a pen tapping against a hand. Before long this shows up on the screen. ]



Ha! Fascinating. I'm not sure what it is but...unless this is another strange experiment... [Which it very well might be. Still Helios will switch back to writing just to see what colors letters will be and whatnot. He’s like a five-old okay? The drugs aren’t helping either. ]

It’s getting closer and closer to Halloween isn’t it? Ahh! Halloween is orange. [Getting off track Helios, focus, focus! ] But! Yes. There’s a tradition back in my world for those not of the faint of heart, and with the will and courage to brave the strange and unknown. It’s simply known as one man hide-and-seek. Strange, I know, but the children and teenagers back in my world seem to enjoy it. It’s become something of an infamous hit in my time. There are several steps and items one must take and use in order to ensure their safety while playing it.

[ He can’t really write out too much now. He’s so out of it and it really just hit him, oh dear. But he will manage to write out the steps, poorly and in worse writing that before, but it’s still legible…he thinks. ]

( A guide on how to play one man hide-and-seek )

I think that covers it. If you have any questions or concerns about it do let me know and I will try to answer to the best of my abilities. Let’s see what type of spirits are residing in Luceti.

Oh and do try to not get too spooked; it’s all about having fun after all. [ If you could see his face there would be a wry smirk on it. ]

[Voice: Poorly Filtered to Frederic sometime later]
[ He sounds rather tired but the concern is evident in his voice. ]

I’m terribly sorry about…about missing today. I-I tried to get…to get this penalty removed as fast as possible. Are you alright? W-Would you mind if I stopped by? [ Nevermind him actually getting there. He'll drag himself if he has to. ]

((ooc; Sorry for the tl;dr folks. And for those who are curious Helios just came back from his death penalty removal so he currently has synesthesia for the next week until it wears off. ))

Halloween...Halloween. [ He sounds contemplative and hums a little before continuing. ] What to say about it. [ A pause there's the sounds of something be unwrapped probably a candy knowing Helios's sweet tooth. Then almost automatically there's the sound of 'mmm' in the silent background. How has he not gotten a cavity yet? ] I do hope the ghosts in the castle behave themselves this year. They love playing practical jokes around this time...April Fools isn't any better. [ Damn ghost kids always making trouble for him! Good thing he doesn't have to deal with it this year, haha! Though Ra might light the castle on fire... ] Ah...best to not think of such things. [ He'll just clear his throat because oh the horror, his poor castle. ] I distinctly recall that Halloween's roots go back to Samhain and the Celtic festival held in light of that. But today it's widely distributed and practiced pretty much everywhere. Samhain is...er Gaelic for summer's end. It was originally a harvest festival as they were generally more prominent back in the day you know? [ He laughs. ] What with farming relying on the sun Samhain was the end of the lighter half of the season and the beginning of the darker one. Something like day lights savings time or the summer and winter solstices.

Ah but! There's a catch! Many people believe that on this day the border between the living and dead became so thin that spirits could cross over and thus allowed the dead to cross back over from the living world into their own. This event brought up the custom of wearing costumes and masks which people did back then to help ward off the spirits and were used them to calm them down. I'd imagine pumpkin carving came from the old tradition of carving faces into turnips to ward off evil spirits as well.

It's such a wonderful holiday, very rich in folklore and the transition into modern culture is fascinating! The story of Mongfind for example is a folktale for this specific holiday. Modern times has done away with most of that but you know...the spirits of our deceased are always passing over, perhaps more so on that day than most. [ That's totally not a creepy thought nope. He's actually perfectly neutral in saying that it must be the dork in him. ] Ah what typically goes on here during Halloween, trick or treating I would hope? Oh! Perhaps a haunted house or a walk through the woods would definately be eerie. The spirits don't seem to be acting any differently though. [If you only knew what was in store for you Helios. ] Hm...I do wonder if the indigenous population here even knew what it was. There's just so much we don't know about this place. [ Sighs. So many questions yet so little answers. But back to the treats... ] But the best part about Halloween is...the candy! [ He sounds like a five year old don't mind him. ] What's everyone's favorite type? You can never go wrong with having too many favorites either!

Seven, Eight, Nine, Ten, Eleven…oh there’s no more sugar left. Hmm I’ll have to pick some up later.

[ The transmission is silent, for some time, but it’s most likely because Helios doesn’t notice it’s on. The sounds of pages turning in a book are the only source of noise to be recognized. He'll give a long sigh. ] Mushi seem to have disappeared as well.

Oh! It’s on- [ He sighs again because he really needs to be more wary of this thing. Why so scatter brained Helios? ]

Hm. [ Tap. Tap. Tap. ] What method or means does magic come from in each of your respective worlds? Are people naturally predisposed to having powers, or are there means to which you may gain them?

[ There’s a very loud thud as something crashes to the ground from the sky. The journal turns on from the subsequent actions of the fallen object nearby. Most likely a body, actually it is, and a cough erupts through the preceding silence. So if you're out wandering about in the woods to the left of the village you'll find a blonde haired man walking around very confused albeit chipper and amused. ]

Haha! That wasn’t the entrance I was expecting! Marvelous how snow can break a fall though! I think if it were anything else I might not have been as fortunate. Must thank Mother Nature when I get back! She always does such a wonderful job with the seasons. But, oh my, th-this place is certainly rural. I-I don’t think this is Romania, ah, no, probably not. At least not any part I'm familiar with. The mountains perhaps? I've always wanted to visit those; they're always so magnificent this time of year. [ There's rustling as if the man whom the voice belongs to is looking around. He still hasn't noticed the journal so he continues on. ]

Hmm. Hello?! Anyone out there? Ah, well as long as there aren't any Yetis here think I'll be quite all right, or those pesky pixies. They always were a fussy bunch. Something seems…a bit different though and I’ve lost my clothes too. I rather liked that outfit, a bit too cold to go without a shirt though. [ Some more silence...wait for, wait for it...bingo! Clothes have been spotted. ]

Ah hah!

[ There’s another pause for a few moments with only ruffling and shifting of fabric against skin and against one another. Fortunately our headmaster's clothes were neatly placed beside him in the snow, how nice! ]

That’s better at least I won't get frost-! What...are those. Wings?! How…how absolutely fantastic! I’ve always wanted to know what it felt like to have them! This place is getting better by the moment! I simply have to investigate now! I think I'll be needing a pair of scissors actually, there aren't any holes in the back of my shirt...