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[latentforlife]

Posted: May 21st
From: Shuusei Kagari
Location: Temple of Surtr


Is it weird that parts of this feel normal and parts of this feel like a simulation? It's strange and I get uncomfortable thinking about why some things seem really off without me being able to pin point why they are off. Also, realizing I died in what are probably my early 20's sucks.

So on to a more important question! What do shinki do for fun around here? I know there's cooking, cute goddesses and wine but I'm feeling a little boxed in by the weirdness of it all and could use a few more distractions.

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[latentforlife]

I probably don't want to know how easy I burn.

[He isn't a pain loving sort of guy, he already knows that.]

Maybe that's how I died. Bizarre kitchen accident.

[heatupnever]

[She goes quiet for a second, because, uh.] ... Or...

[On second thought, she probably shouldn't say anything at all.] That's, you know, the sort of thing that's pointless to speculate about. You're here now, all that matters now is the future.

[Speaking of burning, though.]

Did I ever tell you what I could do now? I can warm things up, it's my god power or whatever. Just don't use me as a space heater and we're good.

[Why yes, that was an attempt to change the subject.]

[latentforlife]

[He falls in line with the change of subject pretty readily. Though he might joke about his death, he doesn't actually think too hard on it. Shuusei just assumes he's the type of guy who doesn't like things quite that morbid.]

Future huh?

[But hey, human space heater!]

That sounds like a useful talent, Rei-chan. Do people pray to you for warm winters?

[heatupnever]

[oh god why]

That's Reika or Reika-san to you.

[This was not the brightest idea she's ever had.]

Haven't looked at the prayers in forever, so hell if I know. If you're interested in that kinda thing, you're welcome to sort 'em out.

[She did see one wishing for the end of the world one day...]

People pray for some weird stuff.

[latentforlife]

Reika-san still sounds too formal, how about Hane-chan?

[He's not even sure if he's teasing or if it's just a comfort thing.]

I might see what it is people actually ask for. Maybe it'll be something simple I can manage to pass the time.

[heatupnever]

Then just "Reika." That's what everyone else uses, why can't you? [Well, except for that one guy who called her "fire girl," but screw him!]

If you can't call me by name, then I don't know about the prayers. Might be too hard for you.

[latentforlife]

Mean.

[But he doesn't sound as put off as he's trying to pretend to be.]

Fine, fine. Reika it is.

[heatupnever]

Don't sound so disappointed, I'm sure there are plenty of other people you can nickname. [Not that she knows any, but it's now officially not her problem.]

—So. 'Bout what we were talking about earlier. You notice the prayer wall yet? All the way at the front of the temple, looks kinda out of place?

[latentforlife]

Yeah, so people just put their prayers there?

[It was weird and it did stand out but he didn't bother to look into it too much.]

[heatupnever]

Something like that. Anyway, that's where they are.

... What other distractions you got?

[latentforlife]

Exploring, bothering other people, practicing shinki magic, and that's about it. I'm probably going to check out stores in town and see if anything interests me there too.