Heaven's BBS

[clothes_make_the_man]

Posted: May 4
From: Forrest

Does anyone think that, sometimes, the gods might still be hearing and answering our own thoughts and prayers? I've been missing my home lately, and this morning, I woke up next to a very kind gift that one of my friends made for me. It could just be a coincidence, but I can't help but feel like there's a reason behind it.

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[private]

[brynwieldr]

What do you mean?

Re: [private]

[clothes_make_the_man]

I woke up today next to a pillow that Selkie had made for me. It was comforting to have a reminder of a friend from home.

[private]

[brynwieldr]

Selkie?

Re: [private]

[clothes_make_the_man]

That's right. She's Kaden's daughter.

[private]

[brynwieldr]

Kaden? The kitsune? He has a daughter?

Re: [private]

[clothes_make_the_man]

That's right. She's good friends with Keaton's daughter Velouria. Most of the adults in the army ended up having children, actually.

[private]

[brynwieldr]

And did every single one of us send our children to the Deeprealms?

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[clothes_make_the_man]

It was the safest place for us until we were old enough to take care of ourselves. Of course, relative to time's passage outside, that happened rather quickly.

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[brynwieldr]

Forrest, I love you dearly, but forgive me when I question why literally nobody thought about contraceptive curses or potions. War is no time to have children, and I am very sorry for what I did. It was unfair to you and to the rest of the children.

Though a thought. Please tell me Niles or Odin didn't have a child.

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[clothes_make_the_man]

It's all right, father. I don't hold anything against you or mother for the decisions you made. I'm just happy we're able to spend time together now.

...And all right, I won't.

[private]

[brynwieldr]

Oh gods they do. They do, don't they?

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[clothes_make_the_man]

You told me not to tell you.

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[brynwieldr]

Your answer did it for you. Who are they? What are they like?

[noli_oblivisci]

Really? You're sure it's from home?

[clothes_make_the_man]

I'm certain. I'd recognize the craftsmanship anywhere.

[noli_oblivisci]

I see. If it was from one of the gods, that'd be pretty nice of them.

Did you pray to anyone in particular?

[clothes_make_the_man]

No, I was just thinking about my friends from home and the next thing I knew, it was waiting for me. Would you like to see?

[noli_oblivisci]

Interesting. I'm still curious how they might've picked that up. Or gods work for other gods.

[Forrest had been human, though, so that might've carried over.]

Sure! Just give me a moment and I'll come meet you.

[It wouldn't take her long. As splendid as the temple was, she'd unconsciously made it a point to memorize the layout as quickly as possible. Spotting the familiar set of blond curls, she'd lightly tap on the outside of the room before saying]

Hey.

[clothes_make_the_man]

I'm not sure, but I'm glad someone was listening.

[Forrest smiles as he looks toward the door, waving Psyche inside.]

Please, come in!

[noli_oblivisci]

[She nodded, absently closing the door as she did (from unconscious habit, more than anything). There was, a look of genuine curiosity on her face as she asked]

You said your friend made it for you, right? Were they also a fashionista like you?

[clothes_make_the_man]

[Forrest can't help but laugh out loud at that.]

Oh, no, nothing of the sort!

[noli_oblivisci]

Oh-I see. [A bit sheepishly] I was just wondering, since you seem to think pretty highly of it.

[Then again, it was a gift. And, while she wasn't sure what sort of people Forrest might've known back in his world - it wasn't really a thing that'd come up -, having something to remind them by was probably reason enough.]

[clothes_make_the_man]

That's because it was a very kind gift.

[Forrest smiles fondly, taking out the pillow and showing it to her.]

It's from my friend, Selkie. She's a kitsune, and was raised in the woods. One day she saw me sewing and wanted to try, but got too excited and cut up some expensive fabric I'd been planning to use. As an apology, she sewed this pillow together for me and stuffed it with the scraps.

[noli_oblivisci]

Kitsune? [Psyche blinked, head tiling a little at the term. However] That's very considerate of her. It looks really nice.

[She looked over the pillow curiously, tentatively reaching over a hand to check the work more closely...]

Oh wow! It's super soft, too. I think more than a few people would kill for something like this.

[clothes_make_the_man]

Yes. They're a race of shapeshifters from my world. They have fox like features, and can transform into a giant many-tailed fox to fight.

[Forrest gladly hands it over for her to inspect.]

It is! I'm glad that fabric was able to go to a good use after all.