Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Lanterns

[jordannamorgan]

Title: Lanterns
Author: jordannamorgan
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Rating/Warnings: G.
Characters: Ensemble.
Setting: General.
Summary: The passengers of the Kotetsujo observe the Obon holiday.
Disclaimer: They belong to Kabaneri Committee and other relevant parties. I’m just playing with them.
Notes: Considering how much loss they’ve experienced due to the Kabane, a holiday honoring the spirits of departed loved ones has to be especially poignant to the people of Hinomoto. I wanted to examine that, as well as how its customs might be altered out of necessity for those who cannot return to their homes.
This fic was submitted for the prompt of “Family, Community, and Culture” at genprompt_bingo.

( The bamboo forest was beautiful, a maze of tranquil green stalks whose very appearance made the thick summer heat seem cooler. )