@GensoLastKirin I should have known. I suppose I was thinking from the wrong angle... I should really be asking, why is it that you have chosen to live here, despite this?
@MiareBrush Fairly. I am yet to even complete developing these... spell cards. Though I have lingered around the world outside for some time.
If I have dwelled here since Season... 138? I have previously existed outside since long before Season 0. Though my current form is more recent.
@KoiClosedEye Aren't you a sweetheart? If you can prove yourself, I might consider you suitable for a more long-term arrangement.
[ Her head tilts, feet gliding along the ground as she walks a circle around Koishi. ]
Lead the way, my guide, to a place which shall satiate this deep hunger.
@KamiraSZN Half youkai? Oni?
[ Her head slowly lowers, back curving as she leans in. Her eyes narrow, darting up and down as they scrutinize the girl. ]
You have me intrigued. Such combination... oh, the potential you carry by simply... existing!
@KimikoNHK Ah... and what kept you from succeeding?
[ She approaches the shine and blows a small stream of air against the surface, clearing some of the dust. ]
I am not normally one to aid out of good will, but I might consider making an exception.
@MiareBrush [ Her expression remains unchanged for a moment, inviting discomfort before allowing her face to rest again. ]
Alright, curious one, I shall entertain you. What is it you would like to ask me?
@KamiraSZN Yamata no Umihebiko. It is a pleasure to meet you.
[ Her nostrils flare for a split second, her smile widening immediately after. ]
You underground? How interesting. For a youkai who lives away from humans, their scent is unusually strong on you.
@KimikoNHK [ She finally looks towards Kimiko, raising an eyebrow. ]
And now? Clearly this has not kept you from remaining in this world, so what is to keep you from reclaiming this shrine?
@KamiraSZN A child? Oh, what a bundle of joy you are.
[ It's... not entirely clear whether she's being sincere or sarcastic. ]
So? Will I recieve an introduction?
@MiareBrush What might have lead you to that conclusion?
[ She teases as a smirk forms across her face, somehow slowly appearing more and more malicious by the second. ]
I suppose, you could say I am. Does this bother you? Are you... afraid?
@KoiClosedEye See? You understand me.
I want something heavy, meaty. Perhaps with a drink or two, to lighten things.
[ She raises her head again, standing upright, then not-so-gently pats Koishi's back as she begins to move ]
Come now. I might even feel generous enough to share today.
@GensoLastKirin Kirin? Luck is on my side today. My name is Yamata no Umihebiko. It is a pleasure to meet you, miss Satsuki.
[ She extends a hand towards the Kirin with her thumb tucked in towards her own palm. ]
@KimikoNHK That means the locals must revere it's presence enough to know not to tamper with anything. Whoever lived here must have left an impression on them.
[ Without looking at Kimiko, Umi's tail curls around and taps the spirit from behind. ]
And that would be you, correct?