(Heaven's BBS)

[cieled]

From: Ciel Phantomhive (Asteria)
Date: September 7th

I have neglected to announce my presence in this manner and I am perhaps overdue. I am Ciel Phantomhive and I have discovered that I am filling in for the Grecian goddess Asteria. (An ironic choice for reasons he will never tell.) She is the Titan goddess of falling stars and nighttime divinations (such as oneiromancy (by dreams) and astrology (by stars)). She is also the mother of Hekate, goddess of witchcraft.

(He is sitting at a desk, glancing at an open book briefly with his uncovered eye.)

Are there any others who hail from the year 1889?

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Video; Hachiman

[koukai_kirai]

[Hijikata is sitting in a small pavilion in a lavish, Japanese-style garden, a large tea cup cradled carefully in one even larger hand. He nods respectfully in greeting, though he doesn't go so far that you could really call it a bow.]

1869, myself. And from a different part of the world than you're accustomed to, I'd imagine.

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[cieled]

Japan? (He takes note of the decorative touches - as well as the tea. Wow, he could really go for some good tea.) I have not visited your country, but the previous butler of my house is of Japanese descent.

[koukai_kirai]

[Hijikata nods again, the motion mussing his hair slightly. He looks briefly irritated with it -- he cut it short not long before he died, and has been growing it out lately, so it's at a bit of an awkward length for the time being.]

You'll have the chance to see plenty of it now, presumably. But yes, I lived there all my life.

[He sets down the cup -- even for him it's a bit rude to introduce himself while he's focused on something else -- and manages something a little more like a proper introductory bow.]

Toshizou Hijikata. I served at the will of Japan's last shogun, and serve the Heavens now as the current incarnation of Hachiman.

[cieled]

(He can understand hair frustrations. Ciel prefers his rather long, especially in front, but it does require regular grooming.)

I look forward to the opportunity.

(His smile is practiced and polite.)

That would make you a ruler, wouldn't it? It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

[koukai_kirai]

[Hijikata's not much for the upper crust's practiced pleasantries, but he's had to be familiar enough with them to get by as he rose through the ranks. He gives another little nod in acknowledgement, then straightens up and picks up his tea again.]

A military leader previously and a god now, so yes, I suppose. And likewise.

[cieled]

(It's best not to lay it on too thick - just thick enough to keep your companion caught off-guard.)

Heaven needs the mind of a tactician sorely. I have not sat at the head of any battles, but I am skilled at trapping prey.