The Day of Thunder

"Exactly. It's too soon for the story to end." she smiled. "Especially in this weird village."

"I don't like that you're here either. Or Satsuki. Or Ai. Or Genji. Or any of our family." she sighed. "But, it is our duty, isn't it? The children of the Kami should be here to defend their Empire."

Nao was sitting in her little tent with her lantern hanging beside her. Her writing kit was set on her lap and she was making notes of the day's events. She had made a few similar scrolls during her journey, but she had saved most of her supplies for her time here. Even before Shinsei's revelation, ...

That wasn't what she was expecting of this tale, but it made sense. Nao now knew she had some part to play here. Not one of Shinsei's champions, probably. But, perhaps as one of their defenders

"Everyone says that. But, I don't think Yume-Jigoku cares." she said. "I'm here for the story. Whether I am to be a part of it or simply bear witness to it. Everything that happens here should be recorded. Regardless of their fates, everyone here should be remembered." "Besides." she shrugged. "With...

She smiled. "Sure. It might be a bit big."

She accepted the mask and tried it on. It fit fairly well, sliding slightly when she looked down at San.

"It's very nice. But, I think it suits you more." she looked back up at her cousin.

"I like the mask." a familiar voice said. Nao was approaching from the village. San, of course, was with her.

"How is the soil?" Nao asked.

Nao had simply been listening to the others. Her attention turned immediately to Shinsei when he finally spoke.

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"My sister has been working on similar ideas for our crops." Nao said. "Actually, I imagine that's true of the clans each of us represent."

Togashi Satsuki wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:30 pm

"I don't know, but I'm feeling better." She smiled, feeling a surge of energy.

"This is quite impressive." Nao nodded in agreement with the others.

<snip> "I'm not sure there's anywhere that's safe, really." She looked to Tai, then to Yukara, oblivious of anything else that might be happening. "The Bat, part of our duty is to tend to spirits and see them to their proper place. I'm not a spirit guide, like my sister, but I do have a different w...

The Festival Begins! [Event, D1 ME], Earth Roll, Void Spent for +1k1 | 4k4 ⇒ 18 (TN: 25)

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She slowly stood and moved to the porch, offering Yukara a thankful smile.

Kaiu Tai wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:24 am

She glances around, asking "your mom about then? Imagine she'd at least want to know you're ok after that."

"No. Mom joined dad in meido a few years ago." she said.

"In my medicine kit." she nodded. "In my tent. That scent is nice, though."

She indicated the packet Tai had taken out.

"I just need a few minutes to rest. I'm sorry, for the trouble."

San nuzzled gently into her side.

"My head doesn't have as far to fall as my siblings or cousins." she laughed weakly. "I should be alright. It happens sometimes . It used to happen to mom, too."

She looked up. "I am Ryoshun Nao."

A few moments passed before the Bat's body began to relax and dhe closed her eyes. Her breathing calmed and she slowly sat up.

"Th-thank you." She spoke quietly.

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The Festival Begins! [Event, D1 ME], Epilepsy, Willpower roll 2 | 3k3 ⇒ 18 (TN: 10)