[Video]

[very_goodman]

From: Barry
Posted: June 7th

[As soon as Barry's face appears on the screen, it's clear something is wrong. He's not his usual cheerful goofy self at all. In fact, those who look closely will be able to see a bit of wetness at the corners of his eyes. He sniffles a bit, taking a deep breath before starting.]

...So, for anyone who doesn't know yet, Sanzang's gone. I know, 'cause when I woke up this morning, the name she gave me was gone too.

[He lets that statement hang awkwardly in the air for a moment, bowing his head and closing his eyes. Barry's not sure where she is now, but the gesture seems appropriate. Paying respects to a lost friend.]

Anyone who knew her probably already knows how her smile could light up a room, or how watchin' her dance could calm your soul. It's not the same as seein' it in person, but, well... here.

[There's a file uploaded called sanzang.avi - a video of her smiling and dancing, just like he'd just described.]

I took this a couple of weeks ago, just after the studio opened. I'm gonna keep it to remember her by, but I wanted to share it with the rest of ya. I know she had a lot of friends, so maybe this'll help you guys out too.

[There's another sniffle, and when he speaks again, his voice cracks a bit.]

G'bye, Sanzang. You were one hell of a goddess.

[He'll answer responses by text, after he's done blubbering.]

Comments

private; from: Cho Hakkai

[reformedsinner]

I'm sorry for your loss.

Have you heard anything from her other shinki?

[very_goodman]

That Sanzo guy?

We didn't really hang out much, so I dunno.

[reformedsinner]

I see. Thank you. You have other gods, too, don't you?

That is: is there anything you need?

[very_goodman]

Yeah, I got Hiyoko and Sheryl. There's no replacin' Sanzang, though. She was one of a kind.

I'll be all right. Least I got somethin' to remember her by.

[reformedsinner]

It is a lovely video. Thank you for sharing it.

Genjo Sanzo's phone isn't available, incidentally. He may be gone too.

[very_goodman]

Damn, that's a shame. He was a pretty good drinkin' buddy, the one time we went out together.

text

[galactically]

that's such a shame...
Sanzang was a such a fun woman to be around with

[very_goodman]

Yeah, she sure was. And probably the kindest person I knew.

Anon;

[volksdaemon]

Quite the looker - missed indeed. It's nice to have that confirmed, about the names disappearing...

But I gotta ask, did you end up in some other god's temple this morning?

[very_goodman]

Well, no. I didn't stay at Sanzang's place. I live at my first god's temple.

[volksdaemon]

You were a nora first? What the hell, I didn't think it was that commonplace.

[Ukoku did try to tell him...]

[very_goodman]

Yeah, things kinda turned out that way. I found Sanzang in trouble without her other shinki around and asked her for a name so I could help her out.

[volksdaemon]

[All of the head scratching.]

I guess that makes sense. Even though shinki can get called from really far away.

[very_goodman]

They can? I didn't know that!

TxT

[nailed_navigation]

I am sorry for your loss. I hope that you will be placed within an equally striking god.

[very_goodman]

Thanks. I dunno if they'll do that, though. I'm already a nora, after all.

[nailed_navigation]

Ah. Well in that case I hope that you take care of the gods that you do serve for.

[very_goodman]

Yeah, I'm gonna keep doin' my best. Hiyoko and Sheryl are good girls too.

[nailed_navigation]

Are both of those your other goddesses?

[very_goodman]

Yup, that's right. I'm a pretty lucky shinki to have 'em.

Video; From: Kairi

[pure_radiantics]

I didn't know her, but I'm sorry for your loss.

[very_goodman]

Thanks. You'da liked her.

[Barry says, with no frame of reference for that whatsoever. He just assumes everyone would like Sanzang.]

[pure_radiantics]

[Kairi guesses as much - some people are just easy to get along with.]

I'm sure. Are you going to be okay?

[very_goodman]

Gonna hafta be. Not much I can do about it, y'know?

[pure_radiantics]

Well I know that you can't do anything about bringing her back, but being with your friends at a time like this seems like the best thing I can think of.