(Heaven's BBS)

[stonebird]

From: Dali
Date: June 19th

I should think even soulless Shinki deserve a name? Since I cannot say they are a male or a female, are there names that are...neutral? I have sought out Georgian names - since their origin seems the most fitting - but only a few appeal to me.

Eteri, for example, has a nice sound; as does Imeda. Can you immediately determine gender based on them?

(The first means "ether, air" and the second means "hope", which is why they appeal to her so much (besides their sound).)

I welcome all suggestions.

Comments

[oathkeeper]

thanks! is dali your goddess name or your real name?

japan is a tiny bitty island but it has a ton of people living on it. giant cities and lots of sparkling lights! the time we spend on the near shore is usually mostly in japan. you should go down there when you have the chance!

that's a really great way to look at it. you're a really nice goddess!

[stonebird]

That is my goddess name. Sansa Stark is my mortal name. (She isn't sure how else to phrase that.) Would I be able to travel there from here? I suppose when I answer prayers, perhaps? Most of my followers are surely Georgians. Is Georgia close to Japan?

I am determined to do my best.

[oathkeeper]

it's nice to meet you sansa! sora's mine and my working name is baldr. god of light.

yep! easy! since you're a goddess you can teleport down there whenever you need to. have you tried teleporting yet?

I'm not too sure where georgia is though...

[stonebird]

I am curious how a god of light defends his followers? Are you accustomed to hunting? Fighting?

I...can? I suppose that makes sense. (But she is understandably hesitant.) I haven't.

Near Russia, I think?

[oathkeeper]

i can fight! before i showed up here i was taking a mastery exam for fighting. that got cut short but i fight with a weapon called a keyblade. as far as followers go, just like everyone else! partnering up with my shinki to rend ayakashi! i might be a god of light but i can protect my followers for sure!

it can be kind of tricky when you first learn to do it. try just across your temple or outside first. don't wanna land in the middle of the ocean or something!

i haven't heard of russia either. georgia must be a neat place though, if they have a kind goddess like you!

[stonebird]

Fighting is so common in your world that there are exams for it? Are you a knight?

What is a keyblade? (She is intensely curious and not very good at hiding it.) I believe you. Forgive me for seeming to presume.

That would be very unfortunate! (Though she is amused by his words, she does pale a little.) My Shinki has promised to go with me the first time.

(His kindness makes her flush.) I pray I am worthy of their faith.

[oathkeeper]

[Ohhh. A knight?! He's grinning wide.] haha not a knight!! That would be really cool though... it is sort of common i guess, i learned to spar when i was really little. after that i kind of just picked it up as i went.

[The circumstances why he had to pick up fighting? Is a very long story. He also doesn't mind the questions, he knows his weapon is really far-fetched to most people.]

it's okay!! a keyblade is a sword that is shaped like a key and has the ability to open certain locks. it also helps me aim magic spells and can kill special monsters called heartless. those attacked a lot of places where i'm from. i'm not the only one with a keyblade here, roxas has two of them.

[stonebird]

Only if you are true to the title. I have encountered many a knight who falls far short of his vows. They are not true knights, but you could be different from them. (Mainly because Sora, thus far, has been nothing but kind.)

It sounds very useful. So you do possess it? Are you able to perform your magic here?

Is it a common weapon, then?

(There is so much she accepts now that she has seen wonders with her own eyes.)

[oathkeeper]

[He's blushing with embarrassment now.] ahhh thanks sansa, maybe i am? i do want to protect the people close to me and people who can't protect themselves.

i can cast my magic here! the keyblade is always with me and i can summon it whenever i need to. it and my magic can't work to kill an ayakashi but it is helpful in pushing them back!

not common! only special wielders are allowed to have them. they choose their wielders or get passed down from another.

[stonebird]

Those are the wishes of a knight with a true heart. It is difficult for me to trust that you exist, Sora, and I pray you are being forthright with me. (Maybe this place can house people with good hearts without injuring or killing them. Sansa wants to be hopeful - Dali encourages her to be so - but it is difficult for one in her position.)

Would you mind showing me your keyblade? I would like to see it in person if possible.

[oathkeeper]

[Sora wonders what might be behind those words. Luckily, Sora represents a god of light and one that believes in truth and peace.]

sure thing, sansa, i don't mind that at all! just name the time and place and i'll be there.

[stonebird]

I do not know much of the terrain, but I can give you a map to my - Dali's - temple. Would that suit?

[oathkeeper]

yeah that'll do just fine! i'll be able to find my way!

[stonebird]

Very well. (She switches the feed to video to show him a drawn map on a wooden table.) Can you see it, Sora?

[oathkeeper]

yep that'll work!

[It's a little dated to be using a drawn map, Sora really was thinking he was just going to get a maps app pin texted to his phone.]

Will today or another day work for you?

[stonebird]

Today would be fine. (Well, Sora, she is dated. A lot dated.)

-Action-

[oathkeeper]

[Sora will arrive a little while later after that last message. He arrives and is instantly awed by the beautiful temple. The white stone pillars and architecture is unlike anything he's seen before. He's pretty impressed.]

Whoa...

[It almost reminds Sora of Roxas' temple. The same feeling of wilderness and stone and earth. He'll begin wandering around the grounds a little first just because of how nice it is here.

Then he'll text,] sansa! i'm here! you have a really nice temple.

-Action-

[stonebird]

(The air is clean and carries the scent of the mountainside. If Sora inhales deep enough, he might even detect a tinge of burning wood. Sansa keeps her tower warm and inviting, especially on the bottom floor. When she receives the message, she hurries to meet him, wearing a dress the same color as morning glories.)

Sora, welcome! (She beams at him, ushering him inside.) Please, make yourself at home.