sevenhorrors | (no subject)

[he did, but as long as Smith doesn't pry. . .]

Vague answer, but I'll take it.

. . . what made you decide to try and be a real god, then?

... I don't think it was just one event.

At first, it was to get home.

Then, when I realized that wasn't possible, it was to get the power to stop the ones who caused a lot of needless death in performing rituals for their own ascension.

After that... just plain survival. The higher Sequences are no joke. And the natural-born higher Sequences lack humanity and even led me around and cultivated my progression to Sequence 2.

[there's a bit of a twist to the smile. it's clearly something he does not like to think about.]

One reason after another after another... but most importantly, I wanted to be able to protect those I had a connection with in that strange world. And that's no easy feat.

[. . . . . . .]

. . . were you able to protect them?

For now, yes.

Good.

[quiet for another long moment]

[. . .]

[a bit more softly]

Do you ever regret it?

... it was worth it.

[. . . hah]

You're a pretty soft guy. . .

[the smile is a little bit a smirk.]

Just don't mistaken that for weakness.

[why are you smirking at him, sir!! closes his eyes with a huff, slumping a bit more against the couch cushions]

Whether it is or not doesn't matter. [is it a weakness? . . . it can be, and he knows it. but--] It's not a bad thing either way.

[why is he. mystery...

...

reaching over to poke a bean in the cheek.]

Being so serious just now... were you worried I wouldn't be or something?

[INSTINCTIVELY SWATS AT THAT HAND???]

-- no! I already kinda figured that you are. You don't exactly try to hide it.

[pulling back his hand! but does waggle his fingers at him~]

I don't.

[exasperated huff!!]

I don't know. It's nice that you don't. For a guy who has so much to hide, a bit of genuine honesty is refreshing.

Isn't it?

Rather difficult to find right now, also, when everyone is on guard and wary.

[hm! can't be talking about him!!]

. . . everybody has their secrets. And not every secret is helpful when it comes to surviving in a haunted school.

[was being general, in fact, but y'know. if the shoe fits!]

Mm... I'd say that's hard to judge?

A lot of the things here are centered around Japanese spirits, for example. Someone like me who is Chinese and Loenese... even if I'm experienced with the spirit world, I don't know much about the lore of the ones here.

[the shoe definitely fits]

I'm from Japan, but I'm no expert in mythology. That's Foxglove's area of expertise.

. . . but if you had any questions, I could try to help.

If I had any questions like those, I would ask. I have asked, actually. You've answered a lot in that area, remember?

[well. . . well!! WELL!!!]

I'm just making sure you know the offer is still open.

I do know.

In fact, I was wondering if I could bother you for a bit of a favor.

[well, considering Katsumori was kind enough to let him hang out here. . .]

Sure. What is it?

It's a bit personal. And a little involved. Do you mind if we speak somewhere a little more private?

[. . .]

No. Lead the way.

[pushing himself to his feet! he will leave his pillow sack of goods behind, though]

[getting up and leading him to his room. oh lala.

... it's a very plain room, he clearly only sleeps here. maybe just that one book, still.

closing the door!]

You're one of the people who have a decent understanding about what I am, at the very least, so I hope it's not insensitive to ask if you're a very religious man. I'd hate to make any requests that might impede on that, if so.

[it's not like Puck's room is anymore exciting, so!! no judgment]

[he looks a bit taken aback by the question]

. . . no. Not particularly. Why?