008 | OVERFLOW

[godsoffortune]

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[lilys_poise]

I did, but.... he's not that good at explaining stuff.

[Which makes sense, considering he's a soulless shinki. But Elise still hasn't worked out what the difference is yet.]

That's why I was trying to find someone else to teach me.

[noli_oblivisci]

I see...

[She fiddled with a strand of her hair.]

I know there's some 'schools' around but I don't know if they cover shinki skills. You could always put up a request on the network and see if someone's willing to tutor you? Someone else has to know how it all works.

[lilys_poise]

Yeah. I guess I could try that.

[She's not too enthusiastic about using the network for this though.]

[noli_oblivisci]

It couldn't hurt. It's a bit more effective than putting up poster notes looking for a tutor here.

[Or just approaching and asking around at random. She does add, however]

If I find anyone who can do borderlines and is willing to talk about it, though, I'll let you know?

[lilys_poise]

Thanks! And if I manage to figure out the secret I'll let you know.

[There are certainly more efficient ways to find a teacher, but Elise wants to try to do this on her own. Preferably without her god finding out she was having trouble. The network is just too public.]

But for now I think I'll keep asking around here. You never know, right?

[noli_oblivisci]

Thanks. That'd be really nice of you.

[Even if Psyche used her shockwaves more, having an extra ability wouldn't hurt at all. Shockwaves weren't great protective measures and neither was going meat shield.]

By the way, my name's Psyche. I work for Lakshimi.

[lilys_poise]

Lakshmi? That's Forrest, right? He's super nice!

[She likes Forrest a lot. He indulges her spoiled brat side.]

I'm Elise! My god is Konzen. Um, Helios.

[noli_oblivisci]

Yeah, and he is. He's...really nice to work with.

[There was still an unconscious, niggling thought of dissonance between what she thought (or had known) a god should be. However, she was adapting.]

Nice to meet you, Elise. I don't think I've met Konzen yet. What's he like?

[lilys_poise]

Oh, he's the best!

[She might be a little biased though.]

He's got a grumpy looking face but he's actually really nice and he has pretty hair. And he let me help decorate the temple. He makes great pancakes too!

[These are all important godlike qualities okay?]

[noli_oblivisci]

I see. He sounds like it.

[At the very least, Elise seemed to think the world of him. So that was a pretty good sign, right? At the mention of pancakes, though, Psyche's stomach would give a little grumble. Her face heated a little and she said]

Um-I think that's a hint I should probably go get something to eat. Before all the best baskets are gone. Did you want to grab anything to eat?

[lilys_poise]

Oh! You should try the little round squishy things! They're really good. And there's cucumber sandwiches too!

[Elise has already gone over the food very thoroughly.]

[noli_oblivisci]

Little squishy things? [Psyche's head tilted a little. However, with a small laugh] Thanks, though, I'll keep that in mind. I mean, if there's one thing the Heavens tends not to skimp on, it's food at least.

[If nothing else, there was this much.]

I'll see you later then, Elise?

[lilys_poise]

[She means mochi.]

Sure! And thanks again!

[Elise gives Psyche a cheerful wave before she skips off. Probably to find someone else to pester.]