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thenearshore2018-12-06 10:37 am
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Open;
Who: Nanako and EVERYONE!
When: Early March
Where: The BRAND NEW Shelter of Nanshe in the Central District
What: Nanako's Temple has moved and gotten a makeover! So this seems the perfect time to have a party and also to watch the blooming cherry blossoms!
[ Nanako's Temple had moved once before, so that in itself wasn't all that surprising, especially after almost an entire year here now. But she hadn't been expecting the Temple to change completely, adding more rooms and more of a homier vibe than the shrine had had before. Parts of it reminded her a little more of what her big brother's temple had felt like when he'd been here, and she's grateful for that, although she's a little worried because there seems to be so many rooms that she keeps finding in so many nooks and crannies. Maybe her temple just goes on forever now?
Either way, the move timed as it is seems like the perfect excuse to throw a big picnic outdoors on the grounds around her temple, which seems perfectly suited to host a large number of her friends over at any given time. And with her temple surrounded by cherry trees, their blossoms full and colorful right now, it makes the setting an inviting little corner to sit an mingle for a while.
The day before, every single temple in the Heavens would have found a carefully-crafted invitation on their doorstep, the words carefully written out in a childish hand, inviting them to a Cherry Blossom Viewing at Nanshe's Shelter. There's even a carefully drawn little map on the back to show them where to go, since Nanako doesn't want anyone getting lost on their way to the new location.
There are blankets laid out in the grass beneath the trees and on the wood and stone patios are little tables and chairs clustered together invitingly. There is food set out on a stretching buffet, the platters somehow never seeming to run low on food. There are decorations strung up along the outside of the temple and around the trees in pink and creams, although some of them certainly look to have been made or put up by decidedly childish hands.
As for the goddess herself, she flits about the party with a bright smile, happy to see everyone who shows up and making sure her friends are having fun, or maybe introducing herself to anyone she hasn't met yet. ]
When: Early March
Where: The BRAND NEW Shelter of Nanshe in the Central District
What: Nanako's Temple has moved and gotten a makeover! So this seems the perfect time to have a party and also to watch the blooming cherry blossoms!
[ Nanako's Temple had moved once before, so that in itself wasn't all that surprising, especially after almost an entire year here now. But she hadn't been expecting the Temple to change completely, adding more rooms and more of a homier vibe than the shrine had had before. Parts of it reminded her a little more of what her big brother's temple had felt like when he'd been here, and she's grateful for that, although she's a little worried because there seems to be so many rooms that she keeps finding in so many nooks and crannies. Maybe her temple just goes on forever now?
Either way, the move timed as it is seems like the perfect excuse to throw a big picnic outdoors on the grounds around her temple, which seems perfectly suited to host a large number of her friends over at any given time. And with her temple surrounded by cherry trees, their blossoms full and colorful right now, it makes the setting an inviting little corner to sit an mingle for a while.
The day before, every single temple in the Heavens would have found a carefully-crafted invitation on their doorstep, the words carefully written out in a childish hand, inviting them to a Cherry Blossom Viewing at Nanshe's Shelter. There's even a carefully drawn little map on the back to show them where to go, since Nanako doesn't want anyone getting lost on their way to the new location.
There are blankets laid out in the grass beneath the trees and on the wood and stone patios are little tables and chairs clustered together invitingly. There is food set out on a stretching buffet, the platters somehow never seeming to run low on food. There are decorations strung up along the outside of the temple and around the trees in pink and creams, although some of them certainly look to have been made or put up by decidedly childish hands.
As for the goddess herself, she flits about the party with a bright smile, happy to see everyone who shows up and making sure her friends are having fun, or maybe introducing herself to anyone she hasn't met yet. ]
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Whoa! There's more of you! Where did you come from?
[ Careful, Hibiki, at this rate, she might steal all your goats. ]
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The goats are super pleased by this, and happy to be stolen. They cuddle up close, unable to speak, but doing their very best to show they are A-OK with this turn of events.
While this love fest is going on, there is a voice from behind. ]
Bienvenue, Little Princess.
[ oh boy ]
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But at the sound of a voice behind her, she glances over her shoulder in confusion, because she has no idea what this person just said. Was that even a word? Maybe Hibiki just sneezed instead? ]
Umm. Bless you?
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But, no matter. Producing a bundle of pink and white daisies, she offers them to Nanako with her most charming smile. ] In flower language, the daisy means "innocence". Although common, it's a pure flower.
[ The two people she cares for the most in the puniverse are fond of daisies, so this is...more of a compliment than it looks. ]
Perfectly suited for a youthful Goddess.
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These are for me? Really? Thank you! They're so pretty!
I didn't know flowers had a language...?
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Hibiki is careful when she passes over the flowers. ] Of course. It's a noble and top class vocabulary. Only those such as I remain fluent.
[ So you can count on her for all your elitist floral needs! If she feels like it. ]
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But she does squint up at Hibiki in confusion, unsure what she's talking about. ]
But... they don't talk? How can they have a language?
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[ She sounds almost let down by this fact, as if making it to the Central District was supposed to automatically do.....something.
It's okay, Nanako, she will possibly(?) answer your question. But first she has to feel sorry for herself.
It's extremely important. ]
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What?
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If she flips through the book, Nanako will discover that flower language is not a language flowers speak, but a secret code people can use to send messages using bouquets! ]
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Which immediately gets hugged in greeting as well. ]
Oh! It's cute! Are these your goats?
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Hibiki takes a beat to adjust to this unexpected reaction, then smooths herself back into full Prince mode. ] Not all tasks are worthy of my shinki. Such smaller necessities are best handled by suitable servants.
[ That probably means yes, they are her goats.
Her goats, that are now, um. They can't purr, because they are 1) goats 2) robots without voiceboxes, but they have taken to whirring their motors when they're happy.
So now the goats are vibrating. ]
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Nanako just giggles and continues to hug them, delighted. ]
They're so cute! What are their names?
[ Because obviously Hibiki had to have named them all, right. ]
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[ There are many goats. Naming them all is too time-consumingly trivial a task for her! ]
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[ Nanako looks absolutely dismayed. ]
But everyone needs a name!
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[ The goats whir to attention, looking at Nanako. This has never occurred to them, either. But it is intriguing.
Thus, after taking in Nanako's expression, all the goats turn to look at Hibiki. Who blinks. The. Trajectory of this conversation just suddenly shifted!!
What is this increasing sense of obligation?! ]
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And then also stares expectantly at Hibiki.
They're waiting. ]
1/hibiki
Waiting. And staring. Big round. Eyes. ]
2/hibiki
3/hibiki
So be it. As you were astute enough to identify a need -
hibiki/4
[ There is no way this plan could fail.
And it got the goats looking at Nanako again instead of her, so! It is already hugely profitable and definitely a very good idea. ]
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Because instead of looking intimidated and daunted by this new responsibility, the little goddess looks delighted. ]
Really? Can I? Okay! How many goats are there? You have to to get them all so we can give them all names!
[ All the goats, Hibiki. You can't forget anyone. They would be sad if they didn't get a name. ]
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Here, now?
[ All......the goats?
ALL the goats?
Somehow, this has taken an unexpected turn! ]