[Closed] Some truths can save us, some take our lives.

[unlucky7]

Who: Ebisu, Ginia/Jitsumi, and Daikokuten
When: May 4th
Where: Daikokuten's temple
What: Ginia meets with Daikokuten to try to learn more about Heaven's history. Ebisu is along to catch up with a friend and to keep his shinki in line.



A certain degree of nervousness rolls internally as Ginia approaches Daikokuten's temple. One hand holds onto Ebisu's while the other carries a present wrapped in a green cloth. There's fresh squid inside (she'll take Ebisu's word squid is good food for May) as well as some fresh vegetables for Daikokuten's rabbits. Ebisu and Daikokuten are friends, Daikokuten is supportive and believes Ebisu was wrongly executed, he's willing to speak with the new generation. By all accounts, this should be a nice, civil meeting.

There is nothing will stop Ginia from overthinking. Without knowing a broader view of Heaven's history and politics, it's hard to tell whether she'll stumble into a forbidden topic or a delicate subject. That's also why Ebisu is there. He may not personally remember things, but he's still her god and can guide her. Assuming her stubbornness doesn't get in the way.

There's another spike of nervousness as they reach the entrance. Whether it's the god greeting him personally or his shinki, Ginia puts on her best polite smile.

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[chibisu]

[If there's any hesitation to be had, Ebisu has approximately none of it as he immediately and happily goes over to the seat. Once you've been carried on someone's shoulders, politeness becomes a slightly fuzzier concept instead of so rigidly black and white.]

That's not a problem, is it? After all, it can be often so much more interesting and enlightening to look for that answer on my own.

[Ah. There it is. The kind of trouble that Ebisu gets into. At least it hasn't killed this incarnation yet, despite that worrying shine to his eyes. He catches himself after a moment and gestures to Ginia.]

Also, this is my newest shinki, the first one I've been able to name since I've reincarnated. Jitsumi is very talented.

[unlucky7]

[Ginia smiles a little at Ebisu's praise, inclining her head respectfully as she looks at him. She keeps her phone flat on the table, hands visible as she types and plays her message.]

My god honors me with his praise.

In truth, I am the one who wishes to speak with you. There are questions about the history of the Near and Far Shore I wish to better understand and the resources available have proven unreliable.

[Is she getting straight to the point? She sure is. There's a brief glance Ebisu's way before she continues.]

As you may know, the cult seeking to undermine the Heavens have proven quite troublesome over the last year. Have there been other such acts you can think of? Particularly involving powerful magic on the side of humans?

[godsoffortune]

Hmph.

[ Daikokuten folds his hands into his jacket sleeves. This isn't what he was told the meeting would be about, but on the other hand it's a safer subject to talk about around a newly-incarnated Ebisu too. So now he has to wonder if the young god even knows why this meeting was called at all. Talented indeed. ]

Acts? Other than everything they've done to target Amaterasu, you mean? No. There's been onmyoji or similar over the ages, some of them even become enshrined on their death and becoming local kami.

[unlucky7]

[There are all sorts of questions Ginia wants to get into, but this felt like the safest one to start with. She'll press her luck with asking about the Ten Clan if things seem like they're going well.]

Is there a reliable list of notable onmyoji in Heaven's records? I've wondered if some of the higher ranking humans in the cult might be descendants, but the library has proven unreliable for information.

Similarly, would they have any record of humans that have managed to travel to Takamagahara?

[chibisu]

It's theoretically possible, isn't it?

[Whether he knew beforehand or not almost doesn't seem like it might matter, because Ebisu is leaning forward with that same shine either way. It's really a good idea that this is a safer subject, with him around. Apparently some gods are the same no matter how many times they get reincarnated.]