rashness | (Luceti) Appointments Post

It's not my pet. [In fact, he turns to shoot a glare at the bird, who in turn pecks him in the head. He would go to slug her, but... Miyabi's in his hand and the last harsh movement of his hand spilled some of the water she's wringing off and he can't help but think she was slipping, so he just sticks his tongue out at Skarmy] We just got bounced here a while ago.

[Not his pet yet it has a name and follows him around...huh. Oh well. Miyabi shakes out her dress, adjusts her position back towards the middle of Rin's palm, and sits. Seems like she's not the only one being warped all over Luceti. At least Rin is maintaining his size, though the whole "eating sand" thins is a bit worrisome. Hopefully she can keep himtalking and not, uh...eating.]

Ah...me too. I've been moving all over Luceti and changing sizes every time I pass through a doorway. I've tried not to, but it's hard sometimes to remember. This is the last place I ended up so far, o-obviously. Could you walk me back, please? Just to the teleporter.

Uh...sure. I mean, that's where we're goin anyway but- [He holds out his arm in the direction he figures the thing is in. You can only barely see the beach out and the docks in the distance. They're at least a dozen miles off]

We're pretty far.

[Oh, wow, they really are far out. Bah, those stupid Malnosso people... She herself could get back easily on a seagull if she bribed it with food or something, but then that'd leave Rin alone to get back on his own, and Miyabi's not that impolite.]

Eh...we are. Do you think you could escort me back? Please? I'd be glad to keep you company on the way there, if it's all right.

Ossu. Don't need to ask, 'course I'm gonna. [Nod. ...Man she's so small now. And Skarmy is still looking at she shinyness. Oh well, don't focus on that and lift his hand up some more.

He wonders if Shirahoshi feels like this] I mean, it'll take a while.

Thank you, Rin, you're very kind. [Considering it'd take her forever to hop along the sand if she couldn't hitch a ride on a seagull or something. The tide would swallow her up in no time, or she'd dehydrate in this dessert-like sandhole, if she even attempted the journey.]

Mm...I can tell a story while you walk, if you like. To pass the time. I know a lot of them from when I was younger.

Uh, sure. Stories are good.

[It's so weird that she's in the palm of his hand. He really wonders if Shirahoshi feels weird when she does this. Oh well, he grunts and starts walking, Skarmy hopping along next to him]

[Don't worry, Rin, you won't have to worry about having her in you palm for too long. Why? Because Miyabi leaps right from his palm to the top of his head. Ah, much better! Rin get use of both hands, and she gets a nice, comfy place to sit. She hasn't been able to sit on someone's head in so long...feels good, man.]

All right, I'll tell you the most famous one from my homeland. It's the story of Nagi and Shiranui. [Ahem--] Long, long ago... A tiny hamlet known as Kamiki lay nestled in a grove of proud and beautiful cherry blossoms. Each and every tree around the quiet burg was honored as a god. [Here's where Miyabi's tone changes, to one of mystery and solemness.] However, the village was not without its dark secrets.

[...Wow that's weird. Now he hopes his hair doesn't smell. After all, he got launched yesterday and hasn't... showered... Oh well, try not to focus on that, focus on the story. He nods to show he's listen-

..Whoops. Hope she didn't fall. He realizes a bit early and blinks] -Sorry.

[Well, if Rin does smell, Miyabi's at least polite enough not to say anything. And even when he nods, she barely moves an inch. She's rode on deer that were running at full speed, and Ammy herself was faster than even the wind and Miyabi and Issun alike managed to hang on with little difficulty. Her people have an impeccable sense of balance.]

It's nothing, I'm fine. [Now moving on with the story--]

To satiate the appetite of Orochi, a fearsome, cave-dwelling beast, a young maiden was offered as a sacrifice at the annual festival. With a body like a mountain and eight heads mounted on necks the size of tree trunks, its blood-red eyes alone were said to curse anyone who gazed into them. No one dared disobey the horrific beast.

When the night of the sacrifice drew near... [Miyabi pauses, to swallow and give a bit of drama, then continues, her tone changing to match the various parts of the story. She's good at story-telling, and this one's her favorite. She treats it with care.] A mysterious white wolf appeared outside the village. This wolf, its coat as brilliant as snow, was dubbed Shiranui. The wolf kept a watchful eye on anyone who ventured outside the village, and made a habit of patrolling the streets at night. People assumed the wolf to be a familiar of Orochi.

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No one came to exorcise it beat it up? I mean, if it's doing crap like that, it's something I'd so a problem with...

[Muttering, mostly]

[Snickering quietly, Miyabi just shakes her head and continues. He's actually making a good point, one she'll actually cover right about now in fact...] You're close, actually.

One villager took it upon himself to face the fearsome Shiranui. The warrior Nagi attempted many time to challenge, the wolf! ...But his attempts were thwarted by Shiranui's swift movements. [A pause, for him to soak that in, before she goes on once more, tone changing to a sadder, darker sound.] Before long, the night of the accursed festival had arrived. A white plumed arrow heralded the coming sacrifice.

Piercing the sky, the arrow sank [She claps her hands hard in hopes of making the sound of an arrow hitting something. Some nice little sound effects.] its shaft squarely into the home of Nami, the village's most beautiful maiden.

[Miyabi has to bite her lip here, to keep from grinning, even if Rin probably can't see. She can never not think of her friend Nami now, when she gets to this part. "Nami is always the most beautiful maiden" - that's exactly what the woman said when she heard this story, and Miyabi can't help but remember and snort.]

[The wolf? Why not fight the thing demanding sacrifices, shiiiit. But he listens anyway, nodding. Nami and Nagi... that sounds tangentially familiar somehow. He nods again, now pretty enthralled by the story.

Skarmy, however, is not. She's so bored by it she is in fact taking time to flap her injured wings some to admire herself in the reflection of the water]

[Don't worry, Rin, that part's coming up real soon, we're just establishing some plot points up in here. Miyabi continues, watching the sky and the clouds roll by - this is pretty relaxing, and she's glad he's enjoying it so far. Or, well, she hopes he is. He's listening, at least...which is more than his pet is doing, but whatever.]

Nagi, harboring a secret love for Nami, was enraged by this sign. Determined to put an end to Orochi once and for all, Nagi traveled to the beast's cave in place of his beloved. [See? That didn't take long, and now it's going to get good. Miyabi changes her tone, her words coming a bit faster, and laced with a bit more malice and mystery.] The Moon Cave, a place as dark as evil itself, served as Orochi's home. As Nagi stood bravely before the entrance...

[Lalala, dramatic pause. ♥]

A beast appeared, eyes glowing crimson upon eight thrashing necks! Orochi stood tall before him, anxious for another sacrifice.

Yeah, you get 'em, Nagi!

[Yes he is...getting in to this. He totally just cheered at that]

[Pffft--Miyabi actually can't help but break off her story to laugh, smothering the most of it with her hand. He completely broke the mood she was setting, but whatever - now Miyabi's sure he's enjoying the story, and she grins broadly to herself, pleased and somewhat proud. After her giggling ends, though, she has to take a second to get back into the mood.]

Nagi leapt with incredible grace, swinging his blade valiantly! On and on he sliced, well into the moonless night... But Orochi's hide was like steel. The blade left nary a scratch. At long last, Nagi, his energy spent from the intense battle, dropped to his knees, fatigued and gasping for breath. He knew he was staring death in the face.

...It was then that the wolf appeared.

Hooooh, so it's like with Ucchusma...

[Heh heh heh. ~~Just in case: Ucchusma is a real thing if there's any reason Miyabi should know it~~]

[Miyabi's not too familiar with the spirit, as she's more into the Shinto religion than Buddhism, but the name does ring a bell fainty in the back of her mind. Not enough, unfortunately, for her to really talk much about it, so after a brief, curious hum and a pause, Miyabi goes on with the story.]

As if to protect Nagi, it stood its ground before Orochi. In the darkness of the cave, the wolf's coat shone brilliantly. Alas, it was Shiranui, the wolf that dwelled outside the village! Baring its fearsome claws, Shiranui leapt toward Orochi! Orochi reared its terrifying heads, readying its fangs for battle... The two beasts struggled wildly, thrashing in the darkness.

Mysterious and terrifying, the spectacle continued. Shiranui summoned divine winds to counter Orochi's flame! [She blows blows gently, moving a few strands on Rin's bangs. It'd be nice if she could use the real divine win in ths tory, bust alas, she doesn't know Galestorm.] And as Orochi closed in on Shiranui, sharpened claws glistening... A gigantic tree suddenlt sprouted forth, shielding the wolf! Shiranui fought gallantly to gain the upper hand, however...

Uwwwwaaah?! Where'd that tree come from? Man, that's one strong wolf!

[All of these are said at different times in the course of his listening]

Ehehe... [A small slip, but Miyabi couldn't help it, Rin's crack made her laugh. A strong wolf indeed, though, as the next part of the story comes, not nearly strong enough.]

Orochi, protected by a mystical power, was not easily bested. Shiranui, covered in gashes, majestic coat dyed crimson, stood exhausted before the mighty Orochi. Orochi saw a chance to strike what would be the final blow.

But Shiranui refused to give in! With its last ounce of strength, the majestic wolf gazed heavenward and unleashed a mighty howl! Suddenly, the clouds overhead dissipated. The light from above glinted off Nagi's sword as a beacon of hope. Guided by his sword, Nagi, who had been taking shelter in the shadows, stood proudly to face his adversary! Channeling all his strength into his scarred and battered arms, he leapt ferociously toward Orochi, his sword poised high. The golden sword danced in his arms, like a puppet on a strong.

One by one...Orochi's fearsome heads separated from their owner. And Orochi's broken body collapsed in a lake of its own blood. In that instant, the plague that cursed the villagers was broken. [Yet Miyabi does not sounds happy at all. In fact, she sounds sad. Very sad, her voice heavy and filled with grief. Not for Orochi, oh no, but for what comes next.]

[He makes some noises to confirm he's still listening. He's actually pretty wrapped up, but wondering what's with the tone here. ...Also wow Nagi way to just get a benefit from nowhere jeez]

s the battle subsided, the sun shone once again in the sky. But Shiranui had succumbed to Orochi's poison, and struggled to breathe. Nagi scooped the beast into his arms and returned to Kamiki. When they reached the village, Shiranui was no longer moving. The village elder gently stroked the wolf's head. In response, Shiranui let out a hoarse and pitiful bark... Then closed its eyes and drifted off, as if into slumber.

[Miyabi takes a breath, to calm herself down a little, then puts her hands together, as if it prayer, linking her fingers together as she speaks, her tone becoming a little more lighthearted.]

Peace had at last returned to Kamiki Village. In honor of Shiranui's heroic exploits, the villagers erected a shrine and placed a statue of the wolf within it. Nagi's sword was christened Tsukuyomi, and placed inside the Moon Cave. The villagers all looked forward to an age of endless peace.

Huh, so he probably had a demon slaying sword after that point, all things considered...

[Like his own Kurikara, still on his back. he actually reaches back to feel it as they keep walking]

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ngl, this tag made me laugh really hard.

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