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[trademark_skull]

From: Emizel
Date: August 6th

Does anyone know what to do about pest control? These guys have been everywhere since I first arrived and I've about had it.

[Posted along with it is an image of his temple field in a swarm of butterflies. Dark reds, oranges, and blues, all migrated to one place and attracted to him and the poppies. They're perfectly harmless, but they never leave.]

Comments

[genkireaper]

I'm pretty sure butterflies don't count as pests. They're probably just as much a part of the temple as those flowers are.

[trademark_skull]

Seriously? So I have to live with them too?

[The flowers themselves were already a bit much, though passable. He can't possibly have both]

[genkireaper]

I'm sure you'll get used to it after a while!

[ Look on the bright side, Emizel! ]

action, i apologize but Viktor sure doesn't xD

[leapingchuu]

Cue one extremely happy shinki, covered in a veritable swarm of the butterflies and loving it more than he could have thought possible, just out of range of the camera. He felt the notification vibration and pulled his phone out of his pocket very carefully so as not to disturb any of the beautiful creatures who were using him as a resting place.

"Pests? How can they possibly be pests? They're beautiful! You should come sit with me, they're very friendly as long as you're gentle with them!"

Never be sorry XD

[trademark_skull]

The blue flame ruffled. He had been hoping to sneak that off without Viktor noticing. He was already used to having the peace and quiet of his temple, having to share it will take some time to adjust.

Also making note the next time he does something like that, make it anon. Emizel he's still going to find out it was you.

Seeing how the tiny demon was caught, he might as well oblige. It seems that he can't get rid of them even if he wants. ...Even just to relocate them, since exterminating may be a little too harsh.

"Why bother?" he let out an exaggerated sigh and, dramatically flops down beside Viktor anyway. None of the butterflies seemed hurt in the process. If anything it seemed that they instinctively predicted it and fluttered away in time. Once Emizel was settled, they were back and crawling all over.

[leapingchuu]

"See? They're wonderful, such smart little things! Their wings are so delicate you'd think they'd just stay put, but they're quick enough to avoid most harm!"

Viktor beamed. There was no other way to put it, he was so happy about being bombarded with butterflies that he was nearly giddy. When a smaller one with deep blue wings landed on his hand, he extended it the slightest bit toward Emizel.

"Their coloring is so beautiful! I must have loved butterflies in life to be so fond of them now. It really speaks to you too! They wouldn't want to spend time with a god unless he was good!"

Yep. Logic. It made total sense to him, at least!

[neraiuchi]

butterflies generally aren't considered pests, especially since they help with pollination, to a degree. if you've got that kind of field, it's no surprise they're everywhere.

[trademark_skull]

[Putting two and two together, hang on.] So, if I got rid of the flowers, they would go too.

[Emizel no.]

[neraiuchi]

i mean, if you were really that determined??

[ You're right but also no? ]

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[herecomethebuffs]

Looks like they like you.
Would you really exterminate something that likes you?

[trademark_skull]

How can you tell? They're just bugs.

[Because they live in his domain? It should already be obvious to him...]

[ittenbari]

Run around waving your arms until you scare them off!

Or wait a few weeks and they'll go away. Or will they? Are they immortal butterflies?

[trademark_skull]

Yeah. No. I don't think so. [The deadpan is raw.]

I haven't seen one die yet. How long do butterflies live for again? I mean, I'm pretty sure they are different from normal ones anyway.

[reformedsinner]

Butterflies are thought to help carry the souls of the dead. You should be more considerate of your co-workers!

[trademark_skull]

...Co-workers?

[Seriously? They can actually do that?]

But I never see them leave or anything though. Are you sure about that?

[Emizel there's so many, how would you notice if some did come and go?]

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[papillonprincess]

If they're at your temple, I don't think any amount of pest control is going to get rid of them.

[ Butterflies though. sniffle ]

[trademark_skull]

C'mon, there's gotta be some way for gods to control pests right?

[heptagram]

I don't see what's so wrong with them.

[trademark_skull]

It's pretty obvious!

[meowbel]

But they're butterflies! What did they ever do to you to make them say such a horrible thing?

[trademark_skull]

They keep getting in the way!!

[And they're not exactly trembling with evil, and...other stuff demons are meant to be.]

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[latebloomingeros]

They're so pretty, though... It's not as if they're hurting anything, is it?

[Video]

[trademark_skull]

[Pauses for a few seconds...]

N...no. But they still get in the way. And it makes my temple misleading!

[How will anyone think he's a serious death god with ornate butterflies all around?]

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[spes_phthisica]

Do they really count as "pests" if they're not hurting you or eating your food?

[As he says it, the head of a pastel pink duck enters the picture and snaps a piece of sandwich from his fingers. Souji laughs a bit sheepishly.]

And even pests can be kind of cute, you know?

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[trademark_skull]

No--

[Okay sorry, he's very distracted by the pink duck.]

...What is that?