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[lostinshadows]

Who: Lavi and you! (One closed prompt for Niles a.k.a deniles)
What: Lavi goofing off and possibly trying to get some sort of work done
When: June 10-11
Where: The Library and the Near Shore, Odin's Temple
Warnings: Niles is his own warning label.


1. Let’s Shop Till We Drop (The Near Shore)

[Money.

Lavi isn’t too surprised that there was still something out there that would require actual payment to buy stuff. It’s unfortunate, too, since Lavi’s been eying a nice-looking scarf that’s practically screaming his name.

Going out to the Near Shore was new to him, too, since Lavi’s sure that it’s too dangerous to get too close to the humans.

But right now: he needed to find some way to get money if he wanted to buy that scarf.

Guess it’s time to do a little job hunting.]

2. Learning From Our Gods (Library | Far Shore)

[Anyone who has seen Lavi’s latest post on the network would easily be able to find the redhead in the library, scanning through every book that he can get his hands on.

It’d be a surprise for anyone to see piles of books surrounding him.

Lavi’s currently hiding behind a wall of books he made, scraps of papers surrounding him as he jots down notes.

Anyone who ventures close enough would see that it’s just books on general history, countries, and even some languages.

Too bad someone will need to find a way to actually call his attention, though.]

3. A Date with a Stranger (Odin's Temple | Far Shore) (Closed to Niles)

[The tenth. Odin's temple, 8 pm. Don't be late.

It was the text that savidicus had sent him, arranging their 'date' so to speak. Lavi's not sure if he even wants to call it a date, but his curiosity was piqued and he wanted to meet this other shinki.

What's even better was Lavi's lack of knowledge if there was any sort of special protocol for entering another god's territory, but he couldn't let the man wait now, could he?

A quick scan as he tries to pinpoint anyone out before he calls out:]

Savidicus?

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[candyconsumption]

[ He has a nice smile. Really, anyone who smiles has a nice smile, in his book. ]

Lavi. [ He greeted. He seemed to consider what was said. ] Hindu mythology...

Yes, then. I'd like to try reading someone on that, then. [ A pause. ] ...Are... you a god? Or...

[lostinshadows]

[Lavi nods, getting up from his spot in order to find the book on Hindu mythology.

He's sure he had one somewhere.

As he searches for the book among the piles he has, Lavi perks a bit at the question, a sheepish grin on his face.]

Nope, I'm a shinki, too.

[candyconsumption]

I see. [ He watches as the other rummages through the volumes of text. ] Is that why you are doing so much research?

[lostinshadows]

Yes and no.

[Aha!

Taking out the book (ignore the thickness of it), Lavi hands it over to Itachi.]

After I came across the library, I guess you could say I fell in love with all of the books here. [He grins.] There's so much you can learn from them.

[candyconsumption]

[ Whoa--he's surprised at how big...and heavy... it is. He weighs it in his hands for a moment, before looking back to the other. ]

An instant affinity. [ He looks down at the book. ] Perhaps it is something related to your memories. [ And back up at Lavi. ] I know I've certainly found my own.

[lostinshadows]

[Memories?

Lavi blinks once, carefully hiding what his true thoughts are as he looks at Itachi.]

You've recovered your memories?

[candyconsumption]

Just trivial things. [ He opens the book, thumbing through the pages. His red eyes flicker across it, taking it all in. ] ...But I've heard that us shinki can recall anything... given enough time.

[lostinshadows]

That's interesting. I never knew that before.

[He gestures Itachi to take a seat.]

Feel free to sit.

[candyconsumption]

Thank you. [ He tucks his long ponytail to the back, taking his seat. He's still impressed (and a touch overwhelmed), about how many books are surrounding this man. ]

If you're a shinki... who is your god?

[lostinshadows]

[Lavi nods, moving some books aside to give Itachi more room.

He picks up another book, opening it.]

Hel, the Norse Goddess of the Underworld.

[candyconsumption]

Another deity of the Underworld... [ He mused on that. ] ...I have a friend who is called Hades. Though... I am unsure what Norse means. It seems that many of the pantheons were not a part of my world. I do not have any general knowledge of these.

[lostinshadows]

Hades? I met that guy.

[He pauses a bit.]

Norse is one of the mythologies around the world. Which mythology are you familiar with?

[candyconsumption]

I've tended to notice that the gods in Japanese culture here tend to resemble those of my own world... so I suppose it would be that. Everything else I am unfamiliar with.

How many of these... mythologies... do you know about, Lavi-san?

[lostinshadows]

Which gods resemble those from your world?

[Better yet: is it even safe to ask these questions?

Moving on--]

I know quite a bit.

[candyconsumption]

[ He notices the shift in conversation. He just decides to go along with it. He can't help but smile a little. ]

They say intelligence is the ultimate aphrodisiac, you know. You should be careful.

[lostinshadows]

[He beams.]

I will. [Lavi waves a book in the air.] Learning just feeds that bit by bit.

[candyconsumption]

I suppose I should start trying to broaden my knowledge of this place a little more, then. [ He looks back down at the mythology book, the over to Lavi. ] My god... generally lets me do whatever I please, as long I keep contact with him so he knows I am safe.

But a library is safe enough. Hopefully the company is too.

[lostinshadows]

Sounds like your god trusts you that much, at least.

[Lavi grins at Itachi.]

Don't worry. I don't bite as long as you don't. [He is fairly innocent, after all.]

[candyconsumption]

I'll be sure to keep my teeth put away. [ He smiles back, but it is lips only, uplifted at the corners of his mouth. But, he cracks open the book. ]

Do you mind if I stay here with you?

[lostinshadows]

[He laughs softly.

At least he didn't scare the guy away.

He shakes his head.]

Not a all. You're free to stay. [Just don't mind him if he becomes lost in the world of books again.]

[candyconsumption]

Thank you. [ He lets his eyes fall to his own book, perfectly fine with the prospect of companionable silence. ]

[lostinshadows]

[It'll likely be a while before there's any sort of conversation happening, but when it goes all too quiet--

Well.

If Itachi decides to look over, he might end up seeing Lavi sleeping on his book. Researching and reading in general without any breaks can get to a guy, after all.]

[candyconsumption]

[ He looks up from his book as he notices the silence. He shifts so he's sitting a little taller to peer over at him. That's when he seems the sleeping redhead. There's a pause, before he lets out a small laugh, just a breath. ]

You're lucky that even though you're cute, that I'm a generally good person. [ He watched him for a moment... before looking back down at his book. ]

[ He reads for a moment before heading out, but when Lavi wakes up he can find a piece of paper with his name and number resting on the pages off the book he was reading. ]