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[theonewhodied]

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[If you happen to be anywhere near the fountain, you will probably hear a scream as a boy drops out of the sky—]

You can't juST THROOOOW ME LIKE THIIIIiiiiiis, I'm god!!

[— and hits the water with a splash.

After getting over the initial shock, but not before he snatches his drifting hat before it gets too far, the boy sits up, soaking wet, to look around himself.

He doesn't look impressed with what he sees, replacing his hat atop his head... without dumping out the water, so it sends the water crashing down in a miniature waterfall around his face.

A moment spent in silent rage.]

What now? Honestly! Why do I still have a lifetime's worth of memories and awareness? I was expecting to be reborn...

[He climbs up to sit on the edge, taking off the hat and his jacket. Time to wait for his clothes to dry before he tries to get some information. He's not about to willingly interact with anyone looking like this!]

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[exaltate]

[ Somehow, it's not the strangest thing she's seen or even heard since her arrival here, but she does manage to feel some concern for the guy. Deity or not, to fall from such a great height and land in water must be taxing. She cautiously approaches the edge of the fountain before holding a hand out to him. ]

Here- please let me help. Are you all right? [ She pauses somewhat awkwardly while waiting for him to move- ] ...Did I hear that correctly? Are you really a deity of some sort?

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[theonewhodied]

[He accepts the offered hand, but that overconfident smile playing on his lips make it look as if he's not at all the one in need here:] Of course, I am! That blow was nothing to god.

Thank you for your good work.

... and yes, of course I am! Now, praise me— also, if you want to be of further help to me, please explain where I am and if I am alive. [All delivered in the same confident tone of voice.]

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[exaltate]

[ He doesn't sound like any god she knows or has heard of, but she'll hold her tongue on the matter for now, curious to find out where he came from and what's his deal. ]

...Praise you? I am not sure if you have done anything worthy of it. I have only witnessed you falling and nearly drowning, which you did quite well... if that is what you want praise for.

[ This got awkward fast, so she changes topics. ]

I apologize, but I do not have a lot of information on this place myself. I believe it is known as "The City" by most, and your hand was warm when I touched it, so I assume you are alive, too.

[action; is Lucina currently armed? ^^]

[theonewhodied]

[The bluntness reminds him of Kanade and he makes a face, before clearing his throat.] Yes, well, god always does things excellently.

[At her answer to his question, the corner of his mouth hitches in a smirk.] Warm, you say?

That means nothing.

So, this place is known as the City... how quaint. I am Naoi Ayato.

A pleasure, I'm sure! I have a task for you, Miss, if you'll be so kind.

[ action; yes, she is! she has a sword ]

[exaltate]

Pleased to meet you... Naoi Ayato.

[ What else does one call a god exactly? It's weird to show respect when he's so small and ...unimpressive. ]

I am Lucina of Ylisse. As for your request, I would be willing to assist if you are in grave danger.

[ After all, father and his shepherds never allowed anyone to suffer beneath his watch, and there is no task great or small that she can't handle. ]

Tell me what it is you need.

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[theonewhodied]

Well, then...

[He starts unbuttoning his white undershirt, despite it being relatively dry thanks to the thickness of his vest.

He peels it off, then thrusts out his chest, looking her in the eye.]

Lucina-san, run me through with that sword.

Ideally, through my heart, but a lung is fine too. You could stab me through a non-vital organ, but I'd rather not wait too long to find out whether I'm alive or not. Don't panic if it looks like you've killed me.

I'll be fine. [Probably.]

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[thermonuclear_birdbrain]

[Utsuho gets splashed and jerks back with a hiss of steam. That big gold cannon on her arm is boiling hot, and the water vaporizes the second it touches the barrel. She has huge black wings with sparks and flame licking out from under their feathers.]

Hey! Watch where you're going, kid!

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[theonewhodied]

...... President?

[is the first thing he thinks to ask when he sees long hair, giant arm-weaponry, something vaguely resembling seifuku, and wings. But, no, this one looks too different and much too expressive.

"Kid"?! Even if that weapon looks lethal and he's unsure of just what she can do with it, he's not going to let that slide:] Wench! Watch your tongue.

[He glares at her.]

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[thermonuclear_birdbrain]

President? No, I'm Utsuho.

[No idea who President is, but it's not her. Still, it's obvious he's pissed and calling her names (even if she called him one first), so she flares her wings and takes a step back into a fighting stance.]

And I can say whatever I want, especially if you're going to try to dump water on me!

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[theonewhodied]

[He looks her in the eye, sharpened glare shifting to a striking red colour that seem to slow the whole world down, render everything but him a meaningless distraction. Clear that little bird brain and pay him full attention!]

"Utsuho." [He says the name mockingly.] Indeed, you are empty and hollow. You are a wash basin.
A wash basin has no right to complain to being splashed with water.

Isn't that right?

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[thermonuclear_birdbrain]

What did you call...

[But she's not attacking; that red glow is pulling her in, and her eyes are dimming from a bright hellish orange-red to their usual warm brown. She can't stop looking at it, and her animal mind is a pushover compared to whatever this is...]

...I'm a wash basin?

(ooc: Someone did their research! I'm so thrilled. ^^)

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[theonewhodied]

((Naturally~!))

[What a simple mind! He's terribly amused by how easy it is to deceive this one. He can't help grinning!]

Yes, a wash basin. [His tone is mockingly gentle now, as he walks closer to get a closer look at her. The complimentary change of colour in her own eyes caught his interest. It's the first time he's seen such a spontaneous change in someone other than himself. He wonders what it means and what kind of other powers she might have, but abandons the distracting thoughts for the moment in order to finish up this little game.

He scoops up some water to splash her face with.]

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[monochrome_mirror]

[Shikieiki notices a drenched boy sitting near the fountain, hat and jacket nearby. He doesn't seem particularly pleased with his situation; from a distance, it looks like he fell quite a ways. Someone new?

She approaches him and offers a light bow in greeting. Her expression is one of mild concern as she watches him.]

Are you all right? You took quite a fall, from what I saw.

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[theonewhodied]

...

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[theonewhodied]

Hmph! Of course, I am. A fall like that is nothing to god.

[He puts on a brave front, but the show of concern does confuse him into silence, initially. That's twice in one day, complete strangers showing concern for him...] I'm Naoi Ayato and you are...?

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[monochrome_mirror]

[Oh, another god. Interesting...there seem to be quite a few around here now, after the arrival of the Norse-named gods.]

I would certainly be displeased after such an impact, but perhaps you have greater physical resilience than I.

[Let him make of that what he will.]

I am Shikieiki Yamaxanadu, of Gensokyo. Welcome to the City, Ayato-san.

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[theonewhodied]

[He blinks, making a face at that name.]

... right. Aren't you a bit old for this? That costume's really elaborate for a school play. [He looks at her dubiously.] Wait, are you some sort of cosplayer?

Or are you from the past? I definitely don't understand this City... I've never heard of Gensokyo either.

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[monochrome_mirror]

[It is quite hard to offend Shikieiki, so she brushes off the insults, but she is a little rankled at his overall arrogance. Her eyes narrow just a bit, in concentration rather than anger, intense blue.]

No, you do not understand the City, as you are a new arrival. If you did, you would realize that there are individuals from many worlds here, and that not all of them are like yours.

I do not know what a cosplayer is, but this uniform is what the ten highest Yama wear. If you do not have presences like ours in your world, you would not know, but we are the gods of judgement. This position also explains my name.

Take care to learn about your surroundings before showing such arrogance towards those whom you do not know.

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[theonewhodied]

[He listens in interest, but the arrogant air never truly leaves him.] You have my sincerest apologies, Shikieiki-sama~! [His way of speaking couldn't be more humble and polite, with a formality unbefitting his young age, but the delivery of everything he says gives it a sarcastic vibe that's really quite irritating.

The false pleasantness leaves him after that.]

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[theonewhodied]

... is that why I'm here? [Softly spoken, but no longer mocking. Earnest and grave.] To be judged?

[immortal_machine]

You're not glad that you have your memories? What on Earth were you wanting, then?

[theonewhodied]

A new beginning.

[immortal_machine]

...Why not just continue your life?

[theonewhodied]

[He glares.] Because it ended years ago.

[immortal_machine]

For whatever reason, the City has chosen you to be here. You may as well enter without a complete lack of knowledge.