thefarshore | Heaven's BBS

Posted: May 23rd
From: Eros

[His tone is measured and purposeful, determined.]

Gods are powerful. No matter who we are, there's strength in all of us, terrifying strength we might not even understand. We can choose to control it, abuse it, and use it for whatever purpose suits our needs or the needs of the people.

But shinki aren't given that same choice.

As you might've heard... my shinki had a new name forced upon him while he was still in my care, by a god who couldn't have cared less and saw him as a tool. You heard what he had to say regarding freedom and rights and some of you even addressed his questions. ... You know he's afraid. You know that your shinki have wondered the same exact things from the moment they stood by your side. Whether we're trustworthy or kind or even worth their effort.

After all, we're strangers to them. And like it or not, we might as well be their biggest threat.

So... why not change that?

I want to form a defense team; a group dedicated to protecting shinki and their integrity. They shouldn't have to rely on us for their lives. They deserve proper rights and freedom and choice just as much as we do. And if any other gods believe the same, then I'd hope you'd consider working with me.

As for any shinki listening in: you aren't a tool. You're you before you're anyone else. If there's anything you need to say, tell me. I'll listen.

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We spoke when he made the post. I'm hoping to do a little practice with him later.

[A lot of gods and shinki had things to say that day, it's true...]

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<font="courier">They should. I was lucky with my god, in that he was firm about us being partners and equals.

Practice?

[Sousuke didn't mention anything about practice. Then again, he and Sousuke haven't exactly spoken too much since then.]

And has he actually helped you feel that way? That you're his partner and his equal?

Mmhmm, practice borderlines.

[But maybe he has some things to think about? She's not sure.]

But yes. He reminds me of that when I'm acting subservient, he tries to take care of me. He asks me for opinions for taking up this or that.

And I do household stuff not because he asks me, but because I want to.

I see. That's good then. I bet the two of you will learn something new once you start training together.

[Getting Sousuke to work with another shinki seems like a good idea, actually. He needs to open up.]

That's great to hear about you and your god though. I mean... doesn't it make more sense to work together like that?

You should always do what you want to.

[Er...]

Well. Within reason, you know.

That's the hope.

But yes, I agree. It does make sense to work together then as...I don't know. Master and slave. Because I agree, it's better to want to work together then force it.

Forcing compliance is harsh. More then that, unreasonable and shouldn't be done.

Master and slave... I hope no shinki has to be forced into a relationship like that.

[Sousuke called Rin his master before... It never sat well with him.]

Do you... know of anyone who's in a situation like that?

I don't think they would, no.

[She might have called Dio master in passing, or mentioned him as such, but she meant it in the most respective way possible. Though for that last part...oof.]

Not that I know of.

[Not yet. She's not sure what's going on with some of the shinki and their gods, after all, and most wouldn't admit it for many reasons.]

If you meet another shinki who is... I'd like to know. So we know who to save and protect.

[He doesn't know how it will happen, just that he has to. Somehow. Maybe it's stupid, idealistic, but-- It has to happen.]

Hopefully you don't find yourself in that situation any time soon.

I'll keep that in mind.

[She'd want it to be handled carefully because...well. A lot of harm could come this.]

No, I'm no one's slave and I never will be. If anyone tries, they have an unpleasant surprise waiting for them.

[Well, at least he finds that admirable.]

What powers and strengths do you have, if you don't mind me asking?

I don't mind?

UH

I can heal, I can move fast, I can make a bow and arrow projection? It doesn't kill ayakashi though

it does hurt them

I'm not sure what my strengths are. Optimism?

That's all impressive though. You know... sometimes healing and optimism can be the most important things people need.

... I didn't get your name, by the way.

Well, I hope I can do my fair share. I'm going to try my best!

I think I forgot to say. Sorry. I'm Masaki. Masaki Kurosaki.

Kurosaki, then.

[He doesn't want to jump right in and call her Masaki, even if she seems to already be on a first name basis with him. Just trying to be polite!]

Would you mind if I ask who your god is too?

[She never got his last name. So she's just a rude shinki. Oops.]

I don't mind! Tezcatlipoca. But he likes to be called Dio.

[That's certainly A Name.]

I hope things go well between both of you then. And if there's ever any question or worry for your safety, contact me, ok?

[It's a mouthful.]

I think it'll be all right, but I'll remember. Thank you.

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