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From: Orihime Date: April 8th 2017 (Morning)

[ Rise and shine early birds! There's a prim-looking young woman who is smiling broadly and doing her darndest to contain herself as she speaks formally to all who will listen. She is well-dressed enough, but her hair is completely down. ]

Good morning, all who dwell in the Far Shore! I must speak with you about an urgent matter - and so I resolved to use this device once more, to the best of my ability.

[ She holds up a single finger. ]

I have just learned that the regular training scheduled to engage with new gods would be in service of one new god! So I have made the following bargain with Amaterasu-sama -- that I would personally speak with and train this new god in the ways of the Far Shore in exchange for a holiday excursion for all who would join us! I just... could not stand idly by after you all worked so hard and dealt such a blow to those who threatened us!

[ She lowers her hand. ]

There is just one small problem...

[ She looks expectantly up once more, a resigned sort of smile there. ]

I do not know all of you as well as I would like! So if I were to bring a suggestion or two for such an excursion before Amaterasu-sama, I do not know what that should be! I have... certainly never been able to consider such things myself, so I would not be a good person to decide for all of you.

Therefore, would you do me the favor of telling me: where do you consider a beautiful place to travel to and relax? Perhaps a place that is better suited to entertainment? I heard of a place called Capypa Land...

[ She shakes her head. ] This is not about me. [ And calms herself again. ]

Unfortunately we do not have much time, so please-!!

[ She bows her head, a little awkwardly since she's holding the phone. ]

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Santorini? Or Mykonos?

... it's a nice time of year for beach and party in some of the warmer places. Not too scorching hot and not too cold.

[Someone may have just had a very easy prayer in the airport and stumbled across a Condé Nast Traveler magazine while he was there.]

Is the temple going to be okay with people crossing onto the grounds to teleport?

Or are you hoping Heaven handles transportation so you can get a shrine or two set up there?

Later, hopefully. There's enough of the Greek pantheon here that chances are someone has something nearby.

... there is no way I'd think the bloody stone menace would pass up the chance to terrorize that many people if it was the other way around.

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Which also means you could use said pantheon to travel there whenever, but hey, I'd go for the two-in-one beach package and shrine set up if the opportunity arose.

You can't deny it'd be a little entertaining to watch.

[Nooooot dragging the pantheon into their current shit, nope. Maybe later, but not now.]

I'm not so mean as to camp out with a jug of wine and get my jollies watching people being harassed by a building and a flock of angry birds. Most of the time.

Half of the time?

... alright, I confess it'd be just a bit funny.

Anyway, that's the idea. Then we can have a slice of paradise whenever we want.

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Hope it pans out.

Either way, it seems like everyone chiming in wants a beach trip so there's a good chance we're getting that. I could use more sun.

Same. I look like...

Nevermind.

As long as we actually get time to relax, I'm happy.

[Let's face it... it's going to be a working vacation for the most part.]

Same.

[Granted, not everyone is going to go, but it sure seems like a good time to attack with everyone out having fun.]

I wish my temple could enjoy it.

[The grind never stops.]

[Nope. If anyone's going to bear the burden of any work, it's the shinki over the Gods. Also... that.]

If anyone deserves a vacation, it's your temple. I'm half convinced all of you are using magic to get that much work done.

What else can I call those kind of miracles?

Some say magic, others say the kind of experience brought on by centuries of existence and rapidly adapting to change, fueled by copious amounts of caffeine and venting in the baths.

I'm pretty sure you're not supposed to drink those little energy drink bottles one after another but here we are. It's impressive and terrifying to watch.

I guess it also helps we don't actually have to eat or sleep? Hidemi told they were once on borderline duty and did nothing but maintain a borderline for a week straight.

I will never get used to the baths. Terumi swears by them.... but being naked in front of so many people is strange and uncomfortable.

... oh... is that what Natsumi kept giving me? We were putting away the winter kimono and accessories and bringing out the spring collection. There's a lot. Did you know that they literally need to unstitch the things to clean them? Incredible. So many pieces with history.

[It'd be terrifying to think of what Waver's like on a energy drink binge, but anyone seen him with Death Coffee knows the truth. He's exactly the same high strung, grumpy man, only caffeine powered.]

I've managed two hours so far, so a week sounds crazy. Though... I need to eat? Not to live but regain mana... magical energy.

It's definitely something ingrained into Japanese society. It took awhile to get used to, but it's nice. The great equalizer; everyone is naked so no one cares. I think in larger temples, it works as a way of keeping an eye out for each other too. Checking for blight and all.

Is it the little brown bottles with the gold caps or the white caps? I've heard the gold cap ones are the extra strength energy drinks. I think there are bonus vitamins too?

Isn't the history and craftsmanship amazing? Terumi told me in the Ojiya region, they get so much snow there's a tradition of using the snow and sun to bleach kimono fabric. He promised to take me along if I'm still around in the winter. Pretty sure he'd welcome your company too.

I've managed the better part of a night now. Twice. It sucks! I don't know if I could manage a week, but I like to imagine I'd give it my best if I had to.

It's probably different with our generation since we're so... varied? I guess no shinki can die of hunger and we all still feel hunger. We don't get full so it doesn't really do anything, but it's nice having meals. But for all of you more magically inclined, I guess eating serves additional functions. Same with sleep, I presume.

Gold caps.

... that would explain some of the behavior in there and why Terumi is so insistent. Both Natsumi and Terumi blanched when I mentioned where I get the blessed water I use for purification and my reagents. Not the taps, that's for sure.

[Also it's a new shinki thing in a small temple issue the two might be worrying about, given the adjustment period. Way easier for things to slip by until it's too late and purification baths just help... regardless.]

It is! Terumi mentioned that and invited me along. He wants to train me to help dress people in kimonos as I apparently have enough strength for the job. Right now, Natsumi has me washing hair when I'm not helping with inventory - I think it's the kanzashi next. We have similar ideas about hair care, though we're having a big debate on what is superior: argan oil or camellia oil.

Not my best area of borderlines... but I like to think I can try pushing it to longer now. [That's casting mentally.] The strain doesn't really bother me - feels weirdly normal to go through, but after a while things just start breaking down anyway.

Tell me about it. I haven't noticed a difference from sleep, really... but food helps. Free mana I can absorb helps. Otherwise someone has to offer their own mana and that's not really the thing you go asking other people to do.

Start with a sip and see how it goes. I'm pretty sure you're not supposed to chug them anyway.

Especially for a temple this size, it makes sense the blessed water source is directed through plumbing. From what I've gathered from everyone's stories, the source depends. Some go the modern route of plumbing, some go the natural water source dunking route. Personally, with all the temples I've been through, I prefer the hot shower or bath route.

Look at you, moving up in their good graces! Maybe I'll go through you the next time I need a fashion favor.

I feel like borderlines are second-nature now. I barely feel the strain these days unless I'm really trying to hold something back.

I've heard about some of the methods of mana transfers. Definitely not a thing you ask about with an arrangement. Though I don't know how much I could help, but in a pinch? Feel free to ask me.

Much too late for that.

... I think Iskandar prefers the dunking route. And the cold water route. I usually shower after him and there's plenty of hot water if I want it. Not so with Satya. ... which is fine, as I go cold for the hair.

[Also for wandering Greek Gods in towels. He has forgotten, but this is an improvement over the status quo.]

They're eager for people with taste, interest in history and tradition, and an eye for style. Maybe it was meant to be. Honestly though... I think they both will do anything for something to really exercise their skills.

Huh. I haven't noticed yet a taper in strain. Maybe more time.

You know? I'd ask... but... I'm not sure I want that answer. Anyway, I'll keep that in mind.

Let me know if you begin seeing the secrets of time and space.

To each their own. Sometimes when I'm pulling an all-nighter, I like to finish my bath with a plunge in the cold bath. Wakes you right up.

No wonder; I only hit one of those requirements. I'm glad you're helping out though. They're fond of you.

Probably. All things with time and practice. You're coming into your second month, right?

[Hmph. Don't make it sound so questionable. Though it's good he ask more; it's no secret, but the past is embarrassing.]

Should we be afraid if I do? What power to give a man such as me. I might do things like wiping that movie 'Troy' from existence.

I'm fond of them too.

Yes. Second month. It's gone by fast.

[Some of the methods are questionable though. He doesn't need Mental Images.]

Don't aim so low, Waver. Rewrite the reality where 'Troy' is a good movie! Bring the epic TV series about Iskandar the world deserves into existence!

Sure does when things keep happening. Possible beach vacation is a good way to start the second month.

Holding up okay though?

But would the universe implode if 'Troy' was actually good? It's a serious question. What would take its place as a reality warping cinematic abomination if not that insult to the Iliad?

... I'm terrorized at the thought of what I'd find if I Youtubed Iskandar.

Can't say things are great. I lost a friend very recently and her doll was at the compound. That entire experience was challenging and brought out pieces of myself I'm still coming to grasp with. Combat brings out a lot of conflicting things in me.

Then there's the whole shinki adjustment period. It's... not going smoothly, though does it ever?

A valid point. on the other hand, if you remove it entirely, wouldn't something else have to take its place as well? Something as bad to fill the void?

Here, I did it for your. First result. For science!

I'm sorry. For your loss and for seeing her doll. I get that feeling too. In the months I've been dealing with the cultists, I've learned a lot about myself. It's not all great. Mostly not great.

Having pooled opinions at the temple, the first few months is always the hardest. Years even. Moreso if god changes were involved. You're lucky to have that bit of stability, but it doesn't mean the rest is any easier.

If nothing else, you're doing far better than I did. I was a complete mess.

[Still am in some ways.]

Vent if you need to. Doesn't have to be now, but you always have an open line to me.

Science is imprecise! Not the Iskandar we were looking for!

... a valid concern. Maybe in trying to fix a mistake of man, I'd birth a true horror. But then again, it's 'Troy'. Some things just must be challenged despite the consequences. A miracle is also possible.

[A long pause.]

Ever feel like what you've been made to be conflicts with what you really are in regards to this?

You want to see the true imprecision? This was the first YouTube result for Ebisu.

The only way to find out is to drink more bottles. Embrace the energy drinks. Unlease your true power.

[But for all the joking around, there's a serious topic too. Ginia looks at the question. There's always the faint warning in the back of her mind to not think too hard on things, don't look too close, but it's in her nature. To pry, to seek, to pull apart and destroy, it's what she's so good at.

(It can be channeled in constructive ways. She can build and support, she can create good news. But doubt can eat away so easily in the dark of night.)

The new generation, the old generation, there are differences. Sometimes she wants to ask if anyone else feels incompatible. She's afraid of what might happen if she does.]

I don't know, to be honest.

I know what I know, I know what I didn't know when I first arrived. The skills I had versus the skills I was lacking versus what everyone else knew. I wasn't compatible with my first god either so for a very long time, I felt purposeless.

Sad as it sounds, being a tool I never had an issue with. It felt right. Follow orders, serve my god, be a good shinki, I didn't question it because I desperately wanted to be useful. Like I said, I was a mess.

Joining Ebisu's temple changed that a little. Work I could throw myself into, something I could focus on and ignore all my other problems. Do my part, be useful.

You've met some of the other shinki. You know they work hard but take care of their own. I'm grateful to them in my first month at this temple. I also know they were making sure I didn't self-destruct and take any of them or Ebisu down too.

[She's see it happen, how fast a shinki can take down their god if things fester and they don't know. Of how fast a shinki can turn into an ayakashi if untethered.]

Ebisu told me why shinki don't have memories. Why we turn ayakashi if they get memories back. It's because the dead can't be a part of the world of the living. That cut off from the life they had, it's damaging to the soul. Jealousy, anger, the emotions grow and break down the barriers.

So being without memories is a second chance, I guess. A new life.

I get it. I want it to be true. But it doesn't work that way for our generation, does it. I know I didn't die in this world because the contextual clues I have don't match. I know what I can do versus what I can.

I guess I spend a lot of time wondering if I deserve this second life because of what I know. Or if maybe being a tool is really all I can be.

Sorry. I'm not sure if any of that made sense or answered your question.

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