The crisp, cold air of winter was filled with the joyful shouts of children playing with their recently-gained toys and the well-wishes of people still trying to adhere to their New Year's resolutions. Even though the holidays were over, the sense of goodwill hadn't quite dissipated. Generally everyone was still in a pleasant mood, thinking about all the fun they'd had over the past few weeks and trying to delay the return to mundane life.
One place, however, was really trying to avoid that return.
The battle dome half-hidden within the stone walls of Lamenolai, instead of lying dusty and dormant as it had done since… well, since whenever it had last been used for a tournament (and honestly, no one could remember when that had been), was now bustling with activity. "Winter's End Tournament" read the sign over the entrance, followed by the smaller message "Let's start the new year with a bang!"
"May I help you?"
The feminine voice came from the lone Lusikross seated at the registration desk. Her brilliant blue eyes tracked every potential entrant, waiting for someone to approach so that she could fulfill her duty.
"Yes, zhis is zhe Vinter Seasonal Tournament. Ve apologize for zhe delay, and hope zhat you vill still join us for zhe proceedings." Her accented voice held a hint of the apology she was giving, as if she personally felt sorry that there had been such a wide gap of time between tournaments. "Please be sure zhat you have read and understand zhe rules before entering. If you are interested in entering, zhen please give me your information. Even if you do not join zhe tournament as a participant, please feel free to vatch." Pausing, she gave a polite nod. "Vhatever your final decision, I hope you have a pleasant day."
One place, however, was really trying to avoid that return.
The battle dome half-hidden within the stone walls of Lamenolai, instead of lying dusty and dormant as it had done since… well, since whenever it had last been used for a tournament (and honestly, no one could remember when that had been), was now bustling with activity. "Winter's End Tournament" read the sign over the entrance, followed by the smaller message "Let's start the new year with a bang!"
"May I help you?"
The feminine voice came from the lone Lusikross seated at the registration desk. Her brilliant blue eyes tracked every potential entrant, waiting for someone to approach so that she could fulfill her duty.
"Yes, zhis is zhe Vinter Seasonal Tournament. Ve apologize for zhe delay, and hope zhat you vill still join us for zhe proceedings." Her accented voice held a hint of the apology she was giving, as if she personally felt sorry that there had been such a wide gap of time between tournaments. "Please be sure zhat you have read and understand zhe rules before entering. If you are interested in entering, zhen please give me your information. Even if you do not join zhe tournament as a participant, please feel free to vatch." Pausing, she gave a polite nod. "Vhatever your final decision, I hope you have a pleasant day."