Heaven's BBS | Voice

[sharkmaid]

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.

Comments

[takenwithhim]

[Someone's really happy for simply winning a kid's game. (Though considering how upset Sousuke is inside for losing that same kid's game, he's probably got no room to talk.) Talk about a competitive spirit. He pulls his hand back and glares at it, like his fingers are the offending presence in the room. Not doing what they're told...]

Che.

[And looks away from the screen with a small pout. It's tempting to smoosh the device down onto the bed to drown out that triumphant laughter. But... ugh, whatever. Rin won. And if Sousuke'd won, well he'd probably be rubbing it in Rin's face too. Screw 'probably;' he would.]

[sharkmaid]

[Ha. Typical response. And he's going to enjoy it for however long it lasts, grumpy pout and all. Come on, bro, don't be so upset! You'll have other chances to win. ... of course all those chances will end up with you losing, but, hey, they're still chances!]

And that's how it's done.

[Snicker]

I should win some sort of prize!

[takenwithhim]

[Shut up. He's not pouting. And he's not upset! He just doesn't feel like watching you gloat in his face is all. He's going to win all those chances and you're going to end up regretting you ever taught him this game. So there. He's going to become the best Janken player between them!]

Don't expect me to go easy on you next time.

[Bravado grump now.]

Should, but you never wagered. Too bad.

[Ha. Ha.]

[sharkmaid]

[Sure, sure, that's what they all say.]

Shouldn't've gone "easy" on me this time.

[He rolls his eyes, still as smug as ever... but after a brief pause his expression softens and he offers a warm smile.]

Ah, well. It was still fun.

[takenwithhim]

[You challenging him, bro?]

I didn't want to make you pout after all that talk.

[This might be completely petty of him, but if Rin's going to be a smug about it, he'll give some right back.

Though... the soft, warm smile more or less pops a hole in his attitude and he concedes with a gentle breath.]

Aa. It was.

[sharkmaid]

[Always, dude.]

I wouldn't have pouted.

[Another laugh... then, since they're already so casual,]

Hey, uh-- Are you hungry at all?

[He knows this whole thing was supposed to be serious and purposeful, but... it might be worth it to take it easy in the castle right now. You know, considering everything that's happened.]

[takenwithhim]

[Bring it on then.]

You would have; I've seen it.

[Though he's definitely sounding lighter about it and there's a playful touch to his voice. Wait... Hungry?]

Aa. Why?

[Truth be told, he's always hungry. No matter how much he eats. It's apparently a shinki thing. Something Rin'll never hear about though. Nope. And really, they could probably do without anything negative or stressful for a while.]

[sharkmaid]

Would not.

[But, yes, hungry!]

I just thought maybe I'd get dinner started. I picked up some pork the other day, you know.

[Once again, it's totally a lucky guess that Sousuke happens to like pork. More specifically, pork cutlets.]

[takenwithhim]

Would too.

[Maturity. And fine, hungry.]

Pork? Oy, I'll be down in a few so don't get started without me.

[Because one, pork is amazing and he wants some. And two, they still haven't determined who's the better cook and Sousuke's set on the answer being "me."]

[sharkmaid]

Would not.

[Totally mature.]

What, you want to cook too?

[Sigh]

Oy, I don't mind doing it. I told you that.

[takenwithhim]

Would too.

[The most mature of adult young men.]

What's wrong with wanting to cook with you?

[He pushes up from his sitting position and heads for the door. Though now he has an entire castle to find his way across...]

[sharkmaid]

Would not.

[When will the madness end.]

Ah-- There's nothing wrong with that.

[He rubs his neck, feeling a little awkward.]

I just wanna do it for you.

[takenwithhim]

Would too.

[When you give up.]

Thought so.

[Sousuke had spun it that way on purpose. His little victory. Now, which hallway is it?]

So long as you let me do the same half the time.

[Cause you remember their first breakfast together, don't you.]

[sharkmaid]

Not.

[Looks like they're gonna be here a while then.

Even longer too, since he won't be telling you where to go either!]

Tsk, you--

[But with a sigh,]

Fine, I guess you can chop some veggies or something.

[takenwithhim]

To.

[He'll be here longer than you because he's gonna win.

And you suck, but he doesn't need you to tell him anything because he's not lost!]

All right. But I can do more if you want.

[He'll take what he can get. Just this once. But jeeze, you know how bored and frustrated he'll get if you do everything for him? Where's the self-reliance in that?]

[sharkmaid]

Not.

[Oh, sure. He totally believes you.]

... You can wash and cook the rice too.

[There, is that enough self-reliance for you?]

[takenwithhim]

To!

[Glad you agree with him. He's going to take these stairs because these stairs are definitely to way to the kitchen.]

Deal.

[That'll do, shark face.]