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Heaven's BBS | Text & Video ~ A Stolen Voice

Posted: May 21st
From: Sousuke Yamazaki

What are shinki?

I’ve not been here long, so I don’t know the truth. Apparently no shinki can. But I’ve experienced enough.

I don’t like it.

We’re shinki. We weren’t told anything upon our arrival. All we knew is that we’re dead and know nothing else. Other shinki probably had the same experience I did: stumble around until someone told me I had to find a god or something before something bad happened to me. We have to rely on whatever our gods tell us as the truth. We’re told we’re supposed to help our gods with their duties and wants and protect them or fight for them. We can’t exist without you; gods give us form and prevent us from fading away. We have to depend on you to survive.

So what are we to you?

I have a god. A Master. He tells me that I’m human more than I’m his shinki. I don’t know if I believe him entirely.

Not all Masters are like that, are they. Some don’t care what a shinki feels. I guess that’s not far from the truth though. After all, shinki are really nothing more than tools to gods. Gods can pick us up simply because they want something from us. Maybe you feel good having us at your side because you think we remind you of something. Maybe you want us because we’re useful to you or you like our looks or fit your fighting style or powers.

But if it doesn’t work out, if we piss our gods off or don’t please them, they’re allowed to discard us like a broken item. Gods can even cycle through us one after another until they’ve found the perfect tool to fit their current needs. And when you’re done, you can throw us away until you’re ready to use us again. Or left to wander for someone else to maybe pick up before we fade away into nothing.

And we have no choice but to come when you call us whether we want to or not. Because we’re nothing without you. We’re valuable possessions to keep close or useful but expendable objects to get the job done.

I don’t know if all gods are aware of this; I know the shinki aren’t. Gods can even steal shinki from another god without asking. Force a new name upon us and give us a new form and power. And if we’re stubborn, apparently blackmail and threats are just as effective. Or you can simply hurt us until we break or get rid of us because we’re not working as you want. Like we’re some kind of toy for your amusement.

We’re told we’re entering a partnership with our gods, but in reality, it only goes one way. We have to choose between vanishing or living as a weapon, companion, prize, tool, whatever, for a god we don’t even know.

If you’re a shinki, think about this. If you’re a god, ask yourself why you have a shinki.

[A video feed flicks on. A full moon glows yellow in the sky above, encircled by spiraling clouds. The edge of a sakura tree billows pink and gentle at one side of the screen, releasing ghost-light sakura petals into the winds that carry them away. It’s silent, some for himself to gather his thoughts, some for letting whoever’s listening to him think. Maybe it is rambling, but the experience he went through…]

So what are our rights? Does anyone want to tell me how this is supposed to work?

All of this may not be something some of you gods care about.

But the shinki should know.

[His is a quiet voice, deep like the dark waters far below the surface of the sea.]

I’m aware I’m probably a rare case; most of the gods I’ve met seem decent. Some of you say you’d never act like I’ve described or think like this towards a shinki. That we can trust you. But we don’t know you. So how can we trust you? Ultimately we have to trust our gods because we don’t know anything else. Whether you use that to your advantage or not is up to you.

It’s a disgusting feeling to know you’re powerless against someone else. I can be stolen and wielded by any god who wants me, regardless of how I feel about it. And if I don’t want that, I have to eternally stick by my Master’s side like a frightened child. We’re not free; we can’t even rely on ourselves because our powers, beyond the borderline, is useless unless directed by a god. I didn’t want this, I don’t know if any shinki does.

[A quiet breath seeps backwards above the screen and the edge of a shirt sleeve flutters into view on one side of the screen. Sousuke’s leaning against the wall beside the window, not in sight, but obviously here if someone feels like talking.]

And if any of you gods haven’t yet learned how to track or trace your shinki, you should start working on that now. Otherwise you're going to find yourself out a useful tool for a while simply because some other god wants to do something different for a change.

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Just don't forget okay?

[Not that Goten would really ever let him. Hanging out to together is too much fun. All the plans they've come up with and made for the future are still in full effect despite everything that has happen. It's just been a bit delay. If Goten didn't know any better, he'd guess that Sousuke was trying to give him a long boring lesson in patience. He'll respect the other's need for space...for now!

The smile is there, clear in his voice as well as he speaks. He's still worried about how Schuldig will react to this message when he sees it but it is better to get it all out in the open. They can't let someone like that run around and keep doing whatever they want. Sousuke said he would stick close to Rin so...he'd be safe, right?]

Ahuh! Just be careful okay?

I won't.

[Goten wouldn't let him forget anyways; he's confident of that. And he looks forward to spending more time with the boy as well. They've had a few meetings, not all of them quite going as they planned, but hey at least they're flexible enough to make the most of what outings they've had together. Most plans still are waiting for the future, life getting in the way, but they're all stored away in that treasure chest of a mind Goten has. Sousuke does feel a little bad about making the boy wait as long as he has, but... he knows attempting anything "fun" right now would end up blowing up in his face.

He's also wonders about Schuldig's reaction; the guy's not stupid and he's listening in on this as far as Sousuke knows. Probably guessing that whenever a conversation goes private, he's being directly discussed. Well fine. Sousuke doesn't care because the god deserves it. And if he comes around again for another round... Sousuke'd kill him. No matter what it took. So long as it keeps Rin and Goten safe from the bastard.]

I will. If you're ever in trouble, come to Rin's castle.

Okay! And I will! Promise! But don't worry Sousuke! I can fly super fast now so I can get there in no time I bet! I think I sorta know where it is too cause of all those pink trees you like! I saw a castle with a whole bunch so that's gotta be it, right? Right?

[It's the bonus to being able to fly and get a bird's eye view of the land. The only reason he hasn't actually dropped in to see Sousuke or his god is because Sousuke had mentioned wanting to ask Rin or something before hand. With everything going on, Goten knew a bit better then to land in for a surprise visit but how long could he really hold out for?

Goten doesn't like running away but when it comes to Schuldig, fight or flight mode is going to will him to take to the air super fast. He learned from trying to take on the god. Until there's a way to get him by surprise or get around that weird power, Goten isn't going to pick a fight. He's scared of Schuldig for good reason.]

Aa. That’s the place. My god likes them even more than me. [Shove Rin right under the bus with that one, isn’t he.] I knew you’d get faster. I probably couldn’t keep my eyes open now if I wanted to. [Not that it’d stop him from accepting another flight with Goten. It’s in their plans and he’s still looking forward to it.

He knows he owes Goten a visit around the castle though. Speaking to Rin to get permission isn’t hard at all and he’s pretty sure the other god would give Goten his own tour of the place (probably saying that Sousuke’d get lost if he offered Goten the tour—psh, as if he’d ever get lost in the castle).

Sousuke definitely has similar feelings to Goten; he’d love to be the one to take down Schuldig, but unless he finds a way to eliminate that guy’s abilities, he’s smart enough to reluctantly admit there’s no chance of him exacting any kind of retribution on the god for abusing him like he had. Hearing Goten’s promise is comforting though and he nods in acceptance.]

Hey, Goten. During your flights, have you ever tried to find an “edge” to this place? What do you see the higher you go?

[He gasps a little bit at that. How can that not be impressive?]

I think you mentioned that before but that's still hard to believe! No wonder you're together. I'm surprise you guys live in a castle and not one of those trees. A huge one!

[He laughs at that, kicking his feet just picturing it. Sousuke and his god living in a giant sakura tree with petals everywhere. The floor, the beds everything would be covered in small pink petals. If Sousuke likes sakura as much as Goten is picturing he does, then Rin must be super crazy about them! Maybe his first visit he should bring them more petals--- no they probably have a whole bunch of those. oh well, it'll have to be something sakura themed for sure!]

I never met two guys that liked flowers so much....

[He means it with good spirits, all teasing aside. It's whatever makes Sousuke and his god happy. But the next question makes him blink. He pauses thoughtfully as he ponders over the answer. His arms cross naturally over his chest.]

Mmmm...I fly around both. The other place, the near shore...no the far shore...? Uh..

[He stops for a second, muttering to himself. The near shore was were all the regular people and places were. The far shore is where they were. Right? Or was it the other way around? The terms are too easy to confuse. He shakes his head]

The regular world is really big. I've flown around the whole world before and way above the clouds. I can get really high there but it gets hard to breath so I gotta come back down. But here, where everyone lives I've tried and it sorta just loops around. It's not nearly as big as the world. Flying over the clouds here is weird 'cause any higher and i end up below them again no matter how fast I go or how many times I try!

[Hn. You get excited over the simplest things, Goten! Not that that’s a bad thing; it usually ends up amusing (or flustering) Sousuke regardless. He snorts a little at the chatter about it and then glances to the side in some awkwardness at the mention of Rin and he being together.]

Oy. We’re not going to live in a tree. That’s way too fantasy even for him. I think. [Had to add that one.] You seem like the guy that’d live in the clouds if you could.

[That last part’s slightly pouty since Goten’s obviously over there laughing it up at his expense. He does think about the idea though. Living in a huge tree with Rin. Actually, Rin might find that rather interesting, but still, Sousuke doubts either he or his god would ultimately want to live in that kind of thing. The castle with its sakura grove and the gymnasium and pool beneath seems fitting enough in his head. Great, now he’s sure Goten’s stamped the image of sakura as synonymous with Sousuke and Rin from now on--]

Goten! [That one’s definitely more flustered and he stares at the device screen.] Cut it out…

[He mumbles the second part. Of course Goten’s just teasing him and means it in good spirits. But still, Sousuke’s embarrassed about it because flowers are girly and that’s definitely not up his alley, right? Even if he has to admit he does like the sakura. Not as much as Rin (or maybe even because of Rin). Geeze, this is going to be a hard image to shake. He’s glad they switch subjects.]

You can fly around the near shore too?

[Well, he should expect that, since their powers work in both places. So he shuts up and waives the question off with a soft ‘nevermind’ before settling in on for the answer.] Big, hn. [So it’s a lot larger than he’s probably thinking if Goten still calls it ‘big’ from way up there. He blinks for a second and stares at the screen.] You’ve flown around the whole world? [That’s impossible! Unless the world is actually really small… The rest of it sounds rather confusing and he frowns a bit in response. That… makes sense and doesn’t at the same time. What’s higher than the realm of the gods?]

That would be so awesome! Wouldn't you want to live on a cloud if you could?

[Though with clouds there's no--]

Sakura pink clouds maybe?

[He's having way too much fun with this. But it is Sousuke's fault. Everytime he's seen him, it's been around the cherry blossoms. When he meets Rin, it's probably going to be the same to. The flustered call of his name just makes him giggle more as he rocks from side to side playfully.]

Sorrrrrry Sousuke!

[He is and isn't. This is too much fun, but he doesn't want to tease the teen too much but it is hard to not picture sakura and sousuke going together so well.]

Ahuh! I can fly anywhere. I told you I got a lot better. Even better then last time.

Uh… I don’t think so. [He takes a moment to consider it, then hums.] I’d rather live underwater.

[If he’s going to let himself be a kid and fantasize about stuff like that. And—urk—there goes the sakura reference again. He’s stuck with it forever; he knows this now. Sousuke rubs the side of his neck. Jeeze…]

Definitely underwater.

[Maybe there he can get away from all this sakura fun Goten’s having at his expense. Though it doesn’t bother him too much; he knows he’s kind of walked into it. And it’s nice to see the kid having fun anyways. There he goes, giggling again and he sighs, leaning his head back against the wall behind him. Some day he’ll meet Goten with normal leaves falling. What’ll he do then?]

No you’re not.

[Don’t even try to lie about that, kid. He glances to the side out the window. Then gets up and carries the screen off with him. He’s going to move to the bed so there’s no window around to keep refueling Goten’s sakura-topic enjoyment. Hah. Outsmarted you.]

Anywhere, huh. I wonder if this place’ll like that after a while. You can see and find things no one else can.

Underwater? Like with fish a stuff?

[But there's no sakura underwater...well he could probably have petals down there. They did talk about swimming before but then they weren't too sure if Sousuke could swim.]

I like clouds but I also like water! Fishing and swimming are a lot of fun! If I lived on a cloud I'd still come visit you if you lived underwater! We still gotta race.

[And no, he isn't sorry but he isn't going to admit it. Goten just keeps his smile, rocking from side to side a bit. Even if Sousuke takes the sakura out of his view, its too late. There have been way too many sakura-sousuke related things!

Goten blinks at bit at his last reponse, his head tilting a bit not really seeing the problem. His flying helped people...didn't it?]

Huh? Is that a bad thing?

Aa. If I had to choose.

[Just to make that clear; he’s not some kind of fantasy daydreamer who thinks of mermen and stuff. Nope.]

Fishing, hm. I don’t think you could fish up in the clouds.

[What would life be like underwater though? Which, to be honest, he’s not sure they have much of around here. Makoto has an ocean of sorts around his lighthouse home, but that’s not… “the ocean” respectively. There are pools in the park, but those are in the Near Shore. So maybe nothing up here. Which is kind of fitting? Strangely enough.]

Heh, you’d come visit no matter where you lived. And we’re going to have it. Sooner or later; I haven’t forgotten.

[He knows he’s not going to admit that lack of apology so call him out on it, yep! Sousuke reaches up and folds his arms behind his head, leaving the device sitting on the pillow beside him. It gives a profile of his face at least, gazing quietly up to the ceiling.]

No, I don’t think it’s a bad thing. I just don’t… know of anyone else besides from you that can fly. So I don’t know how this world handles that.

Duh! Unless fish can fly too! But that's why I'd come down! To fish and see you.

[Obivously Sousuke, come on. He could catch fish from the clouds with a really big fishing rod and lots of twine but that really isn't Goten's style. He enjoys the water and getting things with his own two hands. He flops back onto the grass, holding the video above him as he grins at Sousuke.]

You better not forget! I won't let you.

[No way. They have lots of other fun things to do too.]

Maybe this world doesn't know how to? I donno, I donno how to even handle it. I just fly cause its fun. It doesn't hurt nobody so I don't think its bad either

Wouldn’t you be worried about fishing if I lived in the water?

[Just to tease him a little. Even if Sousuke was in the water, he’s pretty sure he’s got the smarts enough not to go biting on any hooks floating around. (The worm only makes the mental image even less appealing.) It’s silly talk and not something he regularly engages in, but Goten makes him feel free enough to play around like this. It’s relaxing.

Kind of helps him drift away from the heavy topic that started this conversation in the first place.]

Aa. I won’t.

[He’d remember it. Hard to forget the little boy who’d left such an impression on him since his arrival here. The topic of flying being worldly knowledge, however… Hm. Sousuke’s silent for a while, mulling it over before answering.]

I don’t think so, Goten. I think some people here, shinki and god alike, have special abilities. Ones they had originally before they got here. I think your ability to fly is like that. It’s not native to this place.

[Goten stares for a second before erupting into a fit of laughter at the idea. Some sort of silly image of Sousuke with a big fish tale comes to mind. Fish!Sousuke that lives in the water and Goten chomping on said tail---not that he really would do that! Fish!Sousuke is a friend, not food!]

Uh-uh! You don't look like a fish to me! I wouldn't grab you outta the water like a fish! Even if you were, I wouldn't go fishing after my friends! Maybe swim together but I wouldn't fish you out!

[Expect maybe to fly. But that's different. Goten seems way to amused by the idea as he continues to give Sousuke a dumb goofy smile, trying not to laugh. It's only the mention of flying and other people's powers that settle him down. But just a little. He's full of energy like always again. Sousuke just sparks it with the teasing]

I guess so. Flying just came natural to me. Same with fighting and sort of the blasts...

[Though his voice doesn't sound as confident with that last part. He's still figuring those out...away from bystanders cause he can't really control them that well with the lack of memory.]

[Sousuke starts a little at the sudden laughter. Then slouches a little, face falling into a wry frown.] Oy. [Look, Goten wants to be silly so why can’t he? He’s not really irked or anything, of course, but seriously… What’s even going through that kid’s head? And does he even want to know? (Probably not if it has something to do with Goten catching him like some kind of fish.)]

You’d better not. [The ironic part being that Sousuke’s well aware Goten can easily haul him out of the water if he wants. The kid’s supported him flying without a problem and Sousuke knows he’s not some featherweight.] I’d probably be half fish if anything. [Because that’s a possibility if he’s going to be living in the water. Which… is still a childish (but cool) thought.]

Fighting and sort of the blasts?

[Okay that’s not something he’s heard from Goten before. His initial thought is a flare of surprise and anger, thinking Goten’s been battling Schuldig. But he calms himself quickly because Goten would’ve said something otherwise. This sounds more… something else.]

You mean your shinki abilities, right?

[They all have different powers as shinki; so he’s come to think. Flying, Sousuke still suspects, is something unique to Goten from before coming here. But… what ‘blasts’ is he talking about?]

[To be fair, Sousuke brought this on himself but it isn't hard to get Goten's imagination going. He looks way too amused as he rocks from side to side.]

I'd only fish you out to take you flying! If I gotta visit you at home in the water then you gotta visit me in the clouds! Half-fish or not!

[He enjoys his flights with Sousuke so regardless if that comes with a big fish tail or not, that wouldn't change a thing. Still, it's a funny thought. He can't help but kick his feet a little]

Uhm....I don't think so! I don't need Archie to do that stuff. I sparred a little with Jae-ha and Killua. It was a lot of fun! The blasts are different. I can shoot it from my hand. I'll show you next time! Maybe you'll know more about it if I show you!

[He knows this and he’s dragged his mental hand down his mental face more than once. It’s Goten’s fault for making his amusement too enjoyable for Sousuke to purposefully ruin though.]

You’d probably end up soaked.

[The mental image of himself with some huge, long tail dangling around in Goten’s arms is rather pathetic. He’s going to have to grow wings at this rate or this kid’s going to flying him around the world! Which… isn’t really a bad idea in theory, since that’d be fun.]

Right, I’d visit you in the clouds. On a column of water or something cool like that.

[Not that Goten flying isn’t cool; he’s simply trying to protect his “cool” image here. Sousuke hums a little and leans back against the wall again.]

Blasts from your hand, huh. [Rin could do something kind of like that. Blasts of light, energy specifically. With… weird effects.] I’d like to see it, but I doubt I’d know any more about it. I think those powers are inherent to you. [Flight, energy blasts, fighting… Kid’s got a big assortment of powers.]

Sousuke, I don't care about getting soaked if it meant visiting you. I like the water anyway-- but it would be really cool if we could do all that! A column of water sounds so awesome!

[Like some kind of water tower that went right up to the clouds like an elevator! But even as awesome as that would be, as long as Sousuke visits him or vice versa he'll be happy. But it's clear from the goofy smile that he is still very amused. Goten isn't the only one with a vivid imagination here! He just....has to pull it out of Sousuke a little bit!]

I'll show you any time. Who knows, maybe you can do it too and just don't know it yet. I didn't know either but it sorta just happened!

I know you don’t.

[He rolls his head to the side, gazing out the window. The sakura petals have started to calm down some. Naturally or Rin’s mood, he doesn’t know. Probably naturally, since he’s pretty damn sure Rin’s mood is anything but calm right now. A soft sigh at the reminder…]

I don’t live underwater, but I can control it in my shinki form.

[He actually doesn’t think he’s ever told Goten about his shinki form. It’s kind of a personal thing for him; only Rin knows (doesn’t know if Rin’s told anyone though) and himself. But Goten of all people he trusts to offer the information to.]

Still working on it though.

[A small scoff at the notion of him flying. It’s a nice idea, but he’s almost 100% convinced it’ll never happen.]

Maybe?

[Sousuke can control water...? Sousuke can control water?!

Goten blinks and instantly jumps up. The camera getting a full competent shot full of his face as he sits so close to it. He gapes in awe, eyes big. He can just picture all the cool water attacks Sousuke could probably do.]

YOU CAN DO THAT?!

[That's so cool! That's so cool! Goten can fly and stuff but he can't control water. Sousuke better not cheat and use that against him in their race. Still, Goten is pumped up just hearing it. Shinki form or not, he doesn't really understand exactly what a shinki form is since he has never experienced it. All that really clicks is that Sousuke can control water.]

I wanna see! Sousuke that's amazing! I can't do anything like that! You gotta show me some time!

[He bounces with each sentence, grinning from ear to ear.]

Controling water is way more awesome then flying! You gotta show me sometime!

[Sousuke blinks at the sudden pause on the other end. Honestly, this is Goten, so he’d been expecting more of a reaction. Sure, he gets the wide eyes and slack jaws and all, but he’s never known the kid to suddenly go up and silent. Especially with something “cool” like finding out his friend can control wate—

BOOM

… and there it is. Sousuke cringes and jerks his head to the side, away from the device that’s pretty much lying beside his head on the pillow. Thanks, Goten. He didn’t need that ear anymore anyways. (Half teasing.)

The fine details of this are probably not going to make their way into the conversation so he settles back on the pillow again and lifts the device up above his face, holding it at arm’s length, just in case of another surprised yell.]

Sure, sure. I can show you. But Rin has to be there too.

[Goten knows that’s a limitation Sousuke doesn’t like at all, having to rely on his god’s permission to access his powers, but for now, that’s what he has to deal with so…]

You’ve got your own shinki abilities, right?

[Because even though Goten can’t do what Sousuke can, he has to have his own unique skills. Flight doesn’t count. A small huff of amusement at that last comment though.]

Depends on who you ask.

[Oh he knows alright but that doesn't take away how amazing Sousuke is for controling water! Granted, Goten doesn't know he turns into a German shepherd either so that's just another surprise waiting to happen. Need of a god or not, it doesn't take anything away from it. At least to Goten. He grins from ear to ear, practically bouncing in place.]

I've never met Rin before so I would get to met him too then.

[Maybe he should bring something sakura related or something for the god or would that be too weird. Assuming he could find something. Sousuke said Rin really really liked them too so he'd probably be happy to get something like that.]

Uh....I donno. I haven't done anything with my shinki abilities. I'm just sorta learning stuff on my own.

[He had asked Kazuma for help but that just led to the older shinki giving him homework and trolling him around. Maybe if he put up with it for a little longer then Kazuma would have showed him stuff but after having to try and write an essay...no thanks.]

But I'm not asking...I know its way cooler cause I can fly.

[He’s not so stoic as to think his controlling water is nothing. If Sousuke’s honest with himself, he’ll say it’s not a half-bad power to be given at all. And yeah, he’s definitely not said anything about turning into a dog either. Because knowing Goten, thaaat… might end up being something he regrets. Mildly. At least Goten’s obviously impressed by it and that gives his quiet ego a few strokes or two.]

You’ll probably meet him soon. He tends to make friends easily. [And almost instantly reading Goten’s thoughts, he adds something.] You can leave the sakura things at home. He has an entire grove of them.

[He does arch a brow when Goten admits to not having done anything with his shinki powers. A small frown curves his mouth and he watches the screen silently for a few moments. How can Goten not have done anything with his shinki abilities? Did Archie never practice with the kid? Is that even Sousuke’s business, how one god and his shinki operate?]

I don’t think a shinki can learn about their powers “on their own.”

[Sure, knowledge-wise, he figures that can happen, considering there’d been many references to learning from Kazuma and Sousuke’s not planning on dragging Rin around with him for shinki practice… Which utilizes the barriers for the most part. Maybe that’s what Goten’s talking about?]

Do you know what your shinki powers are? Besides making a borderline and all.

[Goten blinks slowly at that, mouth still hanging agape a bit. Is Sousuke a mind reader too? How'd he know he was thinking of bring Rin sakura things? Sure it may have been obvious but Goten is still impressed. He grins a grin, scratching the back of his head. Yep. Sousuke read him clearly on that one though he isn't going to admit it. If not sakura things, then what? Well, maybe he doesn't need to get him anything. It is the first time he's going to meet this god. Sousuke's god. The only other person he knows that likes sakura more then Sousuke and lives in a castle.]

Really?

[He actually sounds disappointed by that. He frowns, lowering his arm as he crosses them over his chest.]

I donno how I'm gonna find out then. That's not fair. Yukine showed me borderlines but I don't know anything past that. Archie won't do that stuff with me. Maybe I'm not a good shinki...

[He's too little. That isn't fair, he can't do anything about that. Super strength and flying doesn't make up for that for some reason. His shoulder drop a bit as he looks down thoughtfully. How can he prove himself to Archie?]

Sousuke, I wanna be big like you.

[No he’s not; he just knows that Goten associates him with all things sakura and it’s a good guess he’ll think the same of Rin (and doubly so once he sees the castle). Either way, it’s amusing to see his reaction, but Sousuke doesn’t push his luck further. He’d rather the boy not end up thinking he’s some amazing hero or something. Honestly, Sousuke’s a normal guy. Even if he’s… well… a shinki right now. It’s strange.

Either way! Goten doesn’t need to bring a present. Neither Sousuke nor Rin is that kind of person. Rin’ll be happy with getting to visit with Goten and show him around the castle and Sousuke’s pretty much happy if Rin’s happy.]

Hm? [Goten sounds disappointed. The point the other shinki brings up is a little unfortunate. Actually there are a number of shinki it seems that aren’t wielded by their gods. While that’s nice in one way (not being treated as a weapon), the other way’s detrimental to a shinki’s growth.] You’re a good shinki, Goten. I’ve met a number of other shinki who aren’t wielded by their gods. So don’t feel bad.

[He doesn’t know why those other gods, Archie included, don’t introduce their shinki to that role. Though Sousuke’s not fond of it—as he’s made known in that public post—he isn’t going to deny that a shinki and a god can battle together. Or should be able to at least. Just because Sousuke doesn’t like it doesn’t mean he’s not going to train in what role’s expected of him.

Urk… that last part… The device picks up that little mumbled comment and he feels bad for bringing the topic up.]

Archie probably has a reason. Have you brought it up to him at all? That you want to train as a shinki? Not the borderlines, but your vessel form.

Yeah but it's not fair. I wanna help people and beat up ayakashi too.

[He is disappointed. He wants to learn more--that doesn't take reading a book or anything. The fact that Archie doesn't want to use him on prayers is frustrating. Esepically when he's seen what other shinki and god-shinki pairs can do together. Goten is strong on his own, he can push back ayakashi but he can't take them out on his own.

But talking to Sousuke does make him feel a little better. Even if it doesn't solve the issue. Archie probably does have a reason for it but whatever it is, Goten doesn't like it. He doesn't even know what that reason is, but he still doesn't like it. But there are bigger problems then not being used as a weapon. Like that jerk-god that used Sousuke being the prime example]

A little but he doesn't want to. I don't even know what my vessel form is.

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