Hiyoko is a busy girl...

[talkbirdytome]

Who: Hiyoko and Nageki/ Hiyoko and Sheryl/ Hiyoko and Open
What: Talking to animals, a maybe!date, and who even knows what else.
When: The weekend of April 15th-17th
Where: Meilikki's temple, several places around the near shore, and the zoo.
Warnings: Hiyoko is weird.


Nageki-

[On Saturday, Hiyoko picked up Nageki right on time at his new god's temple. She's got her hair pulled back with a cute flower clip and made sure to wear something relatively nice. She still doesn't know if this counts as a date though, so she didn't bring flowers.

He wouldn't want flowers anyway. Do they make book bouquets? Their first stop is a little cafe where they can chat. But she does have something a little more exciting planned for later. It takes a little more effort than she likes to get somebirdie at the cafe to come take their order, but at least nobirdie will listen in on their conversation.]

I'll have a cappuccino please!

[And a big smile in Nageki's direction.]

Order whatever you want, okay?


Sheryl-

[Finally, a chance to show off her magnificent palace! It's got so many wonderful features her glorious abode back home lacked. Like an actual door.

Yeah, Sheryl may be a little disappointed to discover that this 'palace' is actually a rustic hunting lodge. It's very well crafted though, as befits a goddess of the hunt. And the view overlooking the expanse of rocky wilderness is impressive. Considering Hiyoko used to live in an actual cave, this is definitely a step up. And since Sheryl wanted to meet some animals, she's got one of the bears up here and also a wood grouse. They can find an elk later if she wants to chat with one. Or if she's hungry. Hiyoko is determined to be a good hostess.]

Hi! Welcome to Mielikki-land!

[That's... probably not it's official name. Hiyoko waves cheerfully. The bear copies her after she nudges it.]


Open-

[So after a certain conversation, Hiyoko is curious about what her newfound powers could be used for. And whether animals in the zoo enjoy their lazy but uninteresting lifestyle. So on Sunday, she's taking some time to visit the local zoo and find out for herself. Which means it's a good thing people don't notice her. Because she sure is just sitting in front of one of the cages, deep in conversation with a tiger. If Kija does decide to tag along, they can totally hit up the bear enclosure though.]

I mean, security is a thing I completely understand. Nobody wants to go hungry. But, c'mon, be honest. Don't you ever miss stalking your helpless prey though the jungle?

[Anybirdie is welcome to bother her. If you... actually want to talk to the crazy girl.]

Comments

Re: Zoo!

[talkbirdytome]

[She turns to the newcomer, frowning.]

In that case shouldn't he want to at least experience life in the wild? It's way too sad to spend his whole life not knowing the freedom and majesty of his ancestors!

[hackberrydragon]

You know... I guess that makes sense.

[ He offers a bit of an apologetic smile as he approaches. ]

So... has he said anything interesting?

[talkbirdytome]

Mostly just stuff about the zoo. Which keepers he likes, which ones are jerks, that kind of thing.

[She stands and stretches.]

Most of the animals I talked to do wish they had more room to run around. But they also really like not having to worry about starving.

[hackberrydragon]

So I guess things aren't all that bad. At least they don't have to starve.

[ Always sounds like a plus to him. There's a pause as he closes his eyes and just takes in the ambiance. It's calm here. No pings of ayakashi, no danger to the animals... yeah, this isn't so bad.

He does steal a bit of a glance at his companion though. Nope. Nothing dangerous with her either. Though she does seem pretty cute. ]

Your power's talking to animals, huh? Or is this something you could always do?

[talkbirdytome]

No, I couldn't do this until I got here. I guess it's one of the perks of being a goddess of the hunt!

[The tiger makes a growly noise and stretches. She giggles.]

Yeah, we're done. Go have your nap.

[hackberrydragon]

That's a... pretty cool perk.

[ There's a small smile as he folds his arms behind his back, turning his attention to the tiger. ]

Maybe we're keeping him up talking in front of his cage?

[talkbirdytome]

I thought so too! It's been really useful so far.

[He may be right about the noise though, the tiger curls up but keeps giving them a grumpy look.]

Um, right. I guess we could go bother some other critters. Have a good nap!

[hackberrydragon]

Well that's good. Never a dull moment, huh?

[ He does shoot the tiger an apologetic look as he stuffs his hands in his pockets. Turning his attention back to his companion as he takes a step away from the cage. ]

Um... are you new? I.. I mean you probably are... I haven't seen you around before but... uh. Yeah. You just joined us, I mean?

[ gdit Eno you're finally making friends with someone cute don't blow it. ]

[talkbirdytome]

Sure am! They brought me here to replace a Finnish hunting goddess. Which is turning out to be easier than I thought.

[Hiyoko is actually mostly okay with having been spirited away. It would have nice if they asked first, but she can adapt.]

What about you? God or shinki?

[hackberrydragon]

[ !! Whoa holy poop she's a god. Gotta be on your best behavior so... one rabid bow from the waist. ]

I'm a shinki, ma'am! Tatsuya Enomoto, shinki to the goddess Euterpe. Pleased to meet you!

[talkbirdytome]

[She is a little taken aback by the sudden formality. Ma'am?]

Nice to meet you too. Um, you can just call me Hiyoko though.

[hackberrydragon]

S... sorry. I'm still trying to figure this god-shinki thing out. Always figured that if I was talking to a god, I should be more respectful.

[ An apologetic little grin. Gah! Don't screw this up, Eno! Be cool. Be cool. ]

So... do you come here to see the animals often?

[ Nailed it. ]

[talkbirdytome]

Don't even worry about stuff like that. A goddess isn't much different from a shinki.

[She waves away his concerns with a grin.]

This is actually my first time here. I wanted to see what I could do with the little trick I picked up.

[She really does think that she got a supremely lucky draw on goddess powers.]