(Heaven's BBS)

[stonebird]

Posted: July 24th
From: Dali

Have you ever been in love before? Was it returned?

Do you think some are meant to be alone?

(These are the thoughts she entertains when her temple is quiet and her fires burn low.)

You need not get into specifics if it is uncomfortable for you.

Comments

[stonebird]

I understand better, though you shouldn't pass up any opportunity to be loved and to perhaps love in return. You might lose it entirely and your career will leave you with a cold bed at night.

[koshien]

sure, sure.
guess i'll have to keep that in mind!


did something happen to you?

[stonebird]

Recently? No. But I have been betrothed three times and married twice.

[koshien]

[ holy shit ]

wow, /three times/?
no offense, but you seem like you're my age.
that's a lot
i'm guessing none of that was by choice?

[stonebird]

I might be your age, but it isn't uncommon for girls even younger than me to be married and have a child or two in their belly.

No, it -

I was very young with the first and I didn't understand his nature. I begged my parents to marry him and they agreed - reluctantly. I was blinded by tales of knights and maidens and it all turned into a nightmare for me and for my family.

The second was the uncle to the first and he was kinder to me, but we were both rather miserable with the arrangement. The first organized it to embarrass us.

And the third was a monster.

[koshien]

[ wow. there's a lot to process here. ]

I'm sorry that happened to you.
all of it. [ it's not like mei to be that sincere, but he can't help it. this poor girl? ]

don't tell me any of these guys are here.
i'm sure you've got a line already, but i'd be happy to teach them a lesson

[stonebird]

(The response warms her heart and she is able to break free of her memories for a bit.)

They're not. I am the only one from my world.

Thank you. (People doing what is right - not convenient or self-promoting - is one of the aspects she loves best about Heaven.)

I would face them without fear now.

[koshien]

[ with a smile on his end. ]

I bet.
still doesn't change anything tho: come find me if they ever show up.
did being a god grant you any cool powers?

[stonebird]

What can I do for you in return? Or are you simply a brave knight who likes to show his skills in battle?

I have a call - I have found. It's a song and it connects me to my followers and shinki.

[koshien]

i like the sound of a brave knight ♥
just give me the pleasure of your time, that's all i need~

whoa, a song? that's pretty cool.
you must be a great singer.
have you been able to help people, too?

[stonebird]

You sound the part and I have a good feeling you will act the part as well. I shall give you the title of Ser for your valiant efforts.

My voice is passable. I used to sing far more often.

(Before she lost her joy and her innocence.)

Yes. That is a task I enjoy.

[koshien]

well, i should give you my name then, right?
it's mei. last name narumiya.


i'd like to hear you sing sometime, if you wouldn't mind.

[stonebird]

Well met, Mei Narumiya. I am Sansa Stark - sometimes called Dali.

Do you have a preference for song?