The Wanderers

[wanderingkin.livejournal.com]

The city of Orongo had many strange and interesting sights to offer to the visiting crew. Numerous shops and sources of entertainment awaited them as they made their way through, and many interesting people filled the city.

Perhaps the most interesting thing, though, appeared to be some sort of festival being held near the heart of the city. Numerous beings--all of the same race, which was neither Moai nor Rapa Nui--were about. They were a graceful and lithe insectoid species, with large, clear wings protruding from their backs, and each wore bright, colorful garb. They seemed to be even more fond of color than the Moai, as just about everything they had seemed to be beautifully and artfully colored.

Some of them manned caravan-like stalls, while others were in the streets playing vibrant, energetic music with strange instruments. Some were even up in the air, using their wings to perform beautiful aerial dances. The younger members of the groups seemed to be going out into other areas of the city, directing people towards the festivities.

They seemed to be generally well liked, especially by the Moai, but some among the visiting crowds seemed to be purposefully avoiding them, some muttering something about "those people." Regardless, they seemed unperturbed by anything, vibrantly enjoying themselves and gladly accepting everyone in the festivities.

Transmigration 9, meet the Rom.

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Dancing

[wanderingkin.livejournal.com]

Perhaps one of the most contagious things about these energetic people was their dancing. Many of them were more than willing to grab strangers from passing crowds and invite them to join in their dancing.

The music that filled the streets was fast and energetic, and their dancing even more so. Many danced in quick, flowing motions, while some went for a more chaotic yet beautiful form.

As members of the crew passed by, some of the Rom seemed to pick them out of the crowd, motioning for them to join in the festivities.

Re: Dancing

[ronnae.livejournal.com]

"Eep!" came a small yelp as Ronnae was pulled into the dance area, non-threateningly of course. She flustered a bit scared at first, but the cheery demeanor of the festivity quickly drew her attention. It only took a moment for her body to move on it's own, swift flowing motions that seemed to match the beat were displayed by the young girl. She was quite the sight, yet those who had seen her fight knew she loved to dance, after all her fighting style revolved around it.

[governorkang]

Kang felt better after getting all that damn paint off of his scales, changing into a much more comfortable tunic and kilt (he felt ridiculous in that other outfit), and getting something to eat. He and Karis had split ways after; neither one looked forward to sharing a hut later that night, but until then they were free to do whatever they wanted in the city.

He snorted and quickly averted his eyes as he passed by yet another alien couple getting rather intimate in public. Not something he wanted to see, ever. He didn't mind the music as much, though, or the dancing. It was interesting to watch.

At least, until one of the dancers came up to him and grabbed his hand in an obvious attempt to get him to dance as well.

Re: Dancing

[makeherblue]

Dancing. They even had proper dancing at these weddings. The Doctor couldn't resist.

He wouldn't go so far as to say it was a siren's call -- no sirens, just these gorgeous insectoids -- but he didn't bother to resist when he got chosen. The Doctor flailed danced right along with his new alien friend, who was quite good himself/herself/etc (could be a hivemind for all he knew). The Doctor might've lost Jamie in the crowd when he got pulled forward, so either Jamie might be spared this or he...could be next. Anyway, the Doctor was quite busy having himself a good wedding dance with a complete stranger.

And a beautiful stranger it was too. The Doctor desperately wanted to have a conversation after this: a new, gorgeous alien species with fantastic taste in colors and dance.

Music

[wanderingkin.livejournal.com]

Even their musicians seemed to be willing to share with those passing by. Some of them were offering to teach those interested how to use their strange instruments and give them a chance at trying it.

Some of their instruments seemed relatively mundane, like paired drums, while others were a bit more bizarre, like some kind of complex horn, and something that appeared to be an odd cross between a violin and a lyre.

Anyone want to give it a try?

Re: Music

[ronnae.livejournal.com]

Ronnae looked at the instruments in awe, she loved music, and she was incredibly happy that a few weeks ago Billy had helped her find one for her own. She looked around happily studying the different instruments. Maybe she could find something that came close to her flute.

Re: Music

[8wings.livejournal.com]

Anwei's fingertips tingled at the sight of the drums. She remembered long nights of drumming in ships between the stars, thunder booming and rolling under her palms until the air was so alive you could feel ozone sizzling between your teeth.

At the sight of the musicians' chitinous faces, her own hands flashed to the sides of her face and started to move in the coded emotion-signals known as glinting.

"Your music is wonderful!" she said, shouting a little to be heard, while her hands signaled sincerity-friendship. "May I join you?"

Re: Music

[bonnypiperlad]

Jamie had lost the Doctor somewhere or other, and was wandering through the festival with a faintly vexed look on his face. "Stick together, they said. Aye, that's all well and good, but how am I supposed to stick together if I can't find him?"

He stopped near an intersection, rubbing at the back of his head as he tried to spot the Time Lord, but the Doctor was nowhere in sight. Instead, he caught a glimpse of one of the musicians - one with some sort of complex horn. For the first time since this whole marriage thing had started, Jamie brightened. "Hey, would ye look at that!"

Forgetting about the Doctor for a moment, he went over to watch the musician play, fascinated by the strange instrument. He had noticed some of the others teaching other instruments. Maybe if he was lucky, he'd get to have a go at trying this one out. Couldn't hurt to ask, at any rate.

Once the musician was finished, Jamie stepped up, giving the instrument another curious look before asking, "How do ye play that, anyway?"

The Bazaar

[wanderingkin.livejournal.com]

One thing that seemed to attract the most people were the many carts the Rom had out, many of them selling beautiful trinkets and clothing. Some also offered strange if appetizing foods.

Perhaps the most interesting thing being sold at their bazaar were something they called "Thread Masks." These were carved right there, each one made unique and personalized for each customer, each strange but colorful and beautiful.

Re: The Bazaar

[teethofneedles.livejournal.com]

"Masks, huh?" Karis squints at the Rom in the stall with a skeptical look. She's not especially alarmed by them - she's used to meeting strange creatures on her travels (and usually killing them, but that's not the point). "Whats so special about 'em?"

Re: The Bazaar

[ronnae.livejournal.com]

Ronnae quickly made her way towards the artisans. Learning from other cultures was always great in her eyes. She watched the artists carve their creations with interest. "Those look really beautiful."

Re: The Bazaar

[zouichi.livejournal.com]

Zouichi regarded the stall with some interest. Honestly, he was curious to see what a Thread Mask tailored for a synthetic person would look like.

"I'd like to purchase a mask," he said. "Will it take very long?"

After all, Anwei had expressed some interest in searching for a library here.

[thunder-ace.livejournal.com]

If there was one thing Fate loved most about visiting other planets, it was seeing their different cultures. Even on missions, whether it was back with the TSAB or on Stacy, the local customs, traditions, and so on never failed to rouse her curiosity.

So, after parting from Nanoha so she could explore on her own for a bit, Fate eventually found herself by the mask maker's stall. After admiring the masks the Rom merchant was making for the other visitors, she approached him.

"I'd like to buy a mask, please."

Re: The Bazaar

[makeherblue]

The Doctor gestured at one on displaying, curious. "What are those? They've lovely."

He was still slightly red in the face from all that rigorous...dancing. Nothing like a dance to get the blood pumping and these insectoid Rom were some of the better dancers he'd met in recent years. Consider the Doctor well-satisfied. With a dance under his belt (all right, the belt he didn't have yet, fine), the Doctor was now ready to have another look around, leaning over at the display.

The only thing he did actively avoid was the fortune teller. Not that he thought all of them were even remotely accurate but some were. A gift of seeing through time, temporal organs, or just a blossoming psychic gift; it could be any of those. And he rather he didn't know his future. Took a lot of the fun from finding out on his own.

Re: The Bazaar

[bonnypiperlad]

As tempted as he was by the food, Jamie passed over it for now, instead poking around the carts to see what was being offered. Nothing seemed really appealing until he reached the stall for the masks. He stopped to watch them being carved, intrigued - and a more than little impressed with the Rom's skill.

"Ye do fine work. How much would ye want for a mask?"

Re: The Bazaar

[radiantcourage.livejournal.com]

Hoshi had walked a bit, dressed in her normal clothing, before coming up to the bazaar. She then came upon the thread mask booth, never really hearing anything like it before.

She walked right up and then smiled at the shopkeeper. "How much is a mask, sir?"

Re: The Bazaar

[curiousredsoul]

Wandering through the city, her path had brought her by the Rom's carts and stalls, purchasing a few small trinkets, careful not to linger too long. Though one particular stall caught her attention, 'Thread Masks' interesting.

After watching one being made for another she approached herself, "Such finely crafted masks, Might I purchase such a mask?"

Fortune Telling

[wanderingkin.livejournal.com]

At the very center of the festivities, there seemed to be one stand that was treated with more solemnly and respectfully by the Rom.

In it was an elder looking Rom, seated on a cushion on the floor, bundled in more of the brightly colored clothes the Rom seemed so fond of. According to the sign outside, she seemed to be a fortune teller of some sort, though she didn't have much of the normal paraphernalia one might expect of such a vocation, as there were no cards nor crystal ball...

Of course, anyone expecting such things from an alien fortune teller might just well be fairly foolish.

Even so, it was just a single, elderly Rom, waiting to tell your fortune.

[teethofneedles.livejournal.com]

Fortune telling. Karis might not like beying yanked around by cosmic fate, but she was still a bit superstitious about that sort of thing. And if nothing else, it was an interesting way to pass the time and blow the credits she'd been given. Not like she had to hold onto them or anything. She rubs at the remaining flakes of paint on her dead skin and slips into the tent and dyes the elderly Rom over.

"...you giving fortunes, old-timer?"

Re: Fortune Telling

[notsaintkaiser.livejournal.com]

Vivio's wandering for some of the city's various stores had ended up encountering one of them. True, the thought of doing one of them seemed silly, but to her, anything keeping her away from those huts would be better than anything.

Curiosity got the better of her and she approached the old one.

"You... give fortunes, right?" she asked, curious.

Re: Fortune Telling

[ronnae.livejournal.com]

Ronnae stood nearby where she noticed the elder. She was curious about the fortune teller so she awaited her turn to be able to ask of hers. Once she arrived she bowed respectfully.

Re: Fortune Telling

[badassfreakingoverlord]

"Sweet!" the book said, sounding remarkably cheerful. "An Oracle!"

His minion cheerfully plunked down the grinning tome. "So tell me the news! Am I gonna pull out of this mess?"

Re: Fortune Telling

[zouichi.livejournal.com]

Well... why not? His future had taken a turn for the unexpected as of late.

"Hello," he said, bowing politely. "Would you grant me the favor of a fortune?"

Re: Fortune Telling

[8wings.livejournal.com]

Brother Cargn had mentioned the Rom, and she had to agree: their dancing and their music was beautiful. It was wonderful to see people so full of the joy of life that they let it pour out all around them.

She paused before the center booth; here things seemed quieter, almost solemn. She touched her fingertips to her right earlobe, and then stepped inside and addressed the person waiting there.

"Honored sentient, would you tell out my fortune?"

[governorkang]

Kang was bored enough to be curious about what the old woman might say, and he didn't want to go back to the hut yet, so he approached respectfully, giving her a nod in greeting.