( angela's smile, slight, widens a fraction more. )
The one who said they would contact you, yes. My name is Angela. A pleasure to formally meet you. ( a beat. ) Do not ask how or who I got this information from, alright? It's a secret.
[ She wonders how she got it so quickly. Does she know the person who made that post? Or does she have some skills allowing her to see the real names of the people on the network? ]
I am Ereshkigal, Goddess of Death and Queen of Kûr. It-It's nice meeting you?
( she'd say the latter, but it's 100% the former. she just sussed out an acquaintance of hers who bent the rules a little. )
...Hehe. I believe I can see why people might be too intimidated to speak with you, carrying those titles around. I was gifted something similar when I was the Director of The Library: The Pale Librarian.
( which probably doesn't sound like much, outside of the city, and which... doesn't seem to be something she's particularly proud of either, with the way her smile turns a little wry. she states it, too, more as a fact than as a brag. )
Regardless, yes. I'm aware it's quite late, however... if you're not too tired, perhaps we could take a nighttime stroll and get to know one another?
[ Well she has a point... But not saying her titles would be akin to being ashamed of what she is, it would be akin to denying all the souls under her care! She could never. Much as her position pains her sometimes, it is a matter of honoring everything she stands for.
And... W-Wait? ]
N-Now...?
[ She hadn't expected that! Her hair isn't properly done, what if people in public see her like that? And her current dress has is made for when she's at home, it's not good enough for her to walk with outside, she needs to change. A-And what about her hair ribbons? She needs ones that fit with her exterior dress! ]
I, uh... Y-Yes, of course. [Being able to say no must be nice.] I-I need half a hour first, however!
Very well. ( she'll send ereshkigal the coordinates for a park near the valentia. ) Let's meet there, shall we? I'll be waiting.
( and she will be. dressed ordinarily, or ordinarily for her, with her long dark jacket concealing the majority of her body. it's good for the chill, too. )
[ Alright, she got half a hour! No, not even that, 25 minutes at best given she needs to find her way to the destination too. Oh goodness, she should have said one hour! W-Well, no matter. She can do it! She will do it.
[ ... And lo! 29 minutes and 59 seconds later, Ereshkigal shows up at the exact spot indicated on the coordinates. She is very calm and serene, the picture of elegance and dignity. ]
[ And alas, a hint of that panic manages to go through and show as she looks around. As soon as she sees what appears to be Angela, she smiles (no stress) and speaks on what she hopes is a normal tone (it is not). ]
[ Whenever Ereshkigal returns to her quarters at the Valentia, she'll find that she has a gift waiting for her! Inside a small box that was left by the staff, there's a simple bouquet with amarcrinum and other decorative little flowers... But they're not quite right. They're still pretty and convincing at a glance down to the floral scent, but a closer inspection shows that they're actually made of well crafted wood.
Enclosed with the bouquet is a simple note: ]
While it may not be as good as the real thing, I hope this still brings you a smile. While our condition makes things more difficult, I still think we deserve beauty, don't you?
[While she's in her room in Valentia, a staff member knocks on her door to hand her a gift - five books, specifically romance books. Soundwave is bad at showing appreciation in person; he knows this, but he wanted to for the help and advice. Gifts are one indirect way to do it.
He, uh... He doesn't know what specific subgenre she likes, given that she ran away got busy and had to go before he could get any details from her. But he got her a rom-com, two romantic fantasies, contemporary romance, and dark romance, all non-erotic. Along with the books, there's a note attached and an artificial white lilies taped on it.]
[ R-Romance? here do they come from?! And then she sees the note.
This is so considerate from him! B-But does that imply his hobby is gifting his friends with books? While admirable, he'll be broke in no time if he keeps doing that! And money is quite hard to come by in this world, as she's found out.
She takes to the network a couple hours later to thank him: ]
Dear Soundwave,
Thank you so much for your gift! B But I am afraid as far as hobbies go, this might be quite expensive. Especially the more friends you make!
I I do not think so. As time passes and you make more friends, This may become increasingly difficult for you to maintain! I must confess to being worried.
I can't say I see why you are worried for me, but I appreciate your concern. Trust me, my friend. This new hobby shall pose no problem to me whatsoever.
[ New Eridu might not actually celebrate Christmas anymore, but the day itself is still the fun, meaningful one! So, as sneakily as Mr. Claus himself, there will be a quite beautifully wrapped gift waiting at Ereshkigal’s front door on the morning of December 25th.
Inside is a rather simple looking book, simply titled The Stars of Lyra. A note is tucked into the cover, but the description on the back makes it fairly clear why Hugo had picked this book for Ereshkigal. It’s a romantic story about a cold-hearted bodyguard who receives a job to protect a pop idol, but her heart slowly warms as she finds purpose is protecting the idol’s smile. Naturally, they fall in love.
…Which was a very funny thing for Hugo to find in the bookstore that seems to grab things from home, because he knows exactly who these people are, even if the names are changed. But, hey, it’s not like Ereshkigal does, right? A little RPF of Astra Yao and her bodyguard is actually a good story for what she’d been wanting to read. ]
✦ Happy Holidays, Ereshkigal! ✦ I really went on a mission to find a good, romantic book after our conversation, and truly, you were right! The offerings are so much duller than I thought! So, perhaps a book from my home is more suitable~ I hope you enjoy it. In fact, if you do, let me know, since I’m thoroughly on the hunt for similar now, if only for fun. Who knows? We could start a book club in the new year.
[Early on Christmas morning a neat and tidy package arrives for Ereshkigal. It's wrapped in dark blue paper with black ribbons that cascade in curls down the sides, with a bright blue flame-shaped card attached to it. Within is a set of candy in the shape of Flins' lantern, of a mixed berry flavor. They're a bit crude but effectively convey the image, and the taste is passable when one is craving something sugary. It's hardly fine art, however.
The writing on the card is in a beautiful and elegant script, clearly of a practiced hand, so much that it might be mistaken for a formal document if not for the warm words.]
"Dear Queen Ereshkigal,
It was truly an honor to be your partner in both photography and dinner alike. Although both activities may have proven stressful, I hope you will remember them with equal fondness as I. Enclosed within I have provided some traditional candies from my home back on Teyvat. It would please me immensely if you would accept them with my heartfelt thanks for your kindness and friendship. I pray we have more opportunities to meet and enjoy one another's company in the near future. May your holidays and the new year treat you well.
[Merry Christmas... Soundwave has no idea what a Christmas is exactly, but he has a vague sense that it's a human holiday. Regardless, it's quite the pleasant surprise to receive a gift!
It's not the New Year just yet, but it's less than a week away. He can buy her a gift in exchange instead of waiting for it. So, an hour after receiving his gift from Ereshkigal, a wrapped package is delivered to Ereshkigal. Within, she'll find a smaller box containing a slice of strawberry cake and a romance book. Not just any regular romance, but an exotic one that came from his world. A riveting tale of forbidden love between a lower caste mech and a higher caste mech, but society as a whole fiercely opposed their romance! Thankfully, it's translated into a readable language.
Along with the gifts, there's a card inside and a mirror selfie photo of him wearing the dress she gifted him.]
Dear Ereshkigal,
The dress is comfortable. Thank you.
P.S. Do not worry about my financial situation. I have enough disposable income to afford a book for you.
[ the gift is a simple novel. the novel seems to feature a very pure romance. apparently the most popular in the city at current. however, the cover looks like it's been removed and re-binded together to be a little sturdier, and on it features a beautiful water color artwork depicting a few variety of flowers.
he didn't forget their first conversation, it seems. that said, it's left with a very simple note on it.
I'll know you read it all at once if I see bags under your eyes, you know. - R. ]
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H-Heh? Are you-Are you the one from that anonymous post...?
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The one who said they would contact you, yes. My name is Angela. A pleasure to formally meet you. ( a beat. ) Do not ask how or who I got this information from, alright? It's a secret.
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[ She wonders how she got it so quickly. Does she know the person who made that post? Or does she have some skills allowing her to see the real names of the people on the network? ]
I am Ereshkigal, Goddess of Death and Queen of Kûr. It-It's nice meeting you?
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...Hehe. I believe I can see why people might be too intimidated to speak with you, carrying those titles around. I was gifted something similar when I was the Director of The Library: The Pale Librarian.
( which probably doesn't sound like much, outside of the city, and which... doesn't seem to be something she's particularly proud of either, with the way her smile turns a little wry. she states it, too, more as a fact than as a brag. )
Regardless, yes. I'm aware it's quite late, however... if you're not too tired, perhaps we could take a nighttime stroll and get to know one another?
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And... W-Wait? ]
N-Now...?
[ She hadn't expected that! Her hair isn't properly done, what if people in public see her like that? And her current dress has is made for when she's at home, it's not good enough for her to walk with outside, she needs to change. A-And what about her hair ribbons? She needs ones that fit with her exterior dress! ]
I, uh... Y-Yes, of course. [Being able to say no must be nice.] I-I need half a hour first, however!
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Very well. ( she'll send ereshkigal the coordinates for a park near the valentia. ) Let's meet there, shall we? I'll be waiting.
( and she will be. dressed ordinarily, or ordinarily for her, with her long dark jacket concealing the majority of her body. it's good for the chill, too. )
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[ Alright, she got half a hour! No, not even that, 25 minutes at best given she needs to find her way to the destination too. Oh goodness, she should have said one hour! W-Well, no matter. She can do it! She will do it.
... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ]
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G-Good morning, hrm, evening!
she's so cute...
and yet she thinks she's terrifying...
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a gift~
Enclosed with the bouquet is a simple note: ]
While it may not be as good as the real thing, I hope this still brings you a smile. While our condition makes things more difficult, I still think we deserve beauty, don't you?
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And she'll probably contact him to thank him at a later date once she's sure her emotions are under control. ]
dated to a day before she moved out
He, uh... He doesn't know what specific subgenre she likes, given that she
ran awaygot busy and had to go before he could get any details from her. But he got her a rom-com, two romantic fantasies, contemporary romance, and dark romance, all non-erotic. Along with the books, there's a note attached and an artificial white lilies taped on it.]I believe I have found a new hobby.
- Soundwave
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This is so considerate from him! B-But does that imply his hobby is gifting his friends with books? While admirable, he'll be broke in no time if he keeps doing that! And money is quite hard to come by in this world, as she's found out.
She takes to the network a couple hours later to thank him: ]
Dear Soundwave,
Thank you so much for your gift!
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But I am afraid as far as hobbies go, this might be quite expensive.
Especially the more friends you make!
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I am not following?
I believe I should be fine with this hobby going forward.
[Of course, he's talking about reading - that's what he tried to imply. And he is also actually broke right now...]
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I do not think so.
As time passes and you make more friends,
This may become increasingly difficult for you to maintain!
I must confess to being worried.
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I can't say I see why you are worried for me, but I appreciate your concern.
Trust me, my friend.
This new hobby shall pose no problem to me whatsoever.
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You're not resorting to thievery, are you?
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Of course not, I bought those books.
I wouldn't resort to stealing.
[Well, maybe he would for food in the future............ But he hasn't done anything wrong yet!]
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But
If you have any financial problems, please let me know.
I do not want your kindness to be your undoing.
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a gift (dec 25)
Inside is a rather simple looking book, simply titled The Stars of Lyra. A note is tucked into the cover, but the description on the back makes it fairly clear why Hugo had picked this book for Ereshkigal. It’s a romantic story about a cold-hearted bodyguard who receives a job to protect a pop idol, but her heart slowly warms as she finds purpose is protecting the idol’s smile. Naturally, they fall in love.
…Which was a very funny thing for Hugo to find in the bookstore that seems to grab things from home, because he knows exactly who these people are, even if the names are changed. But, hey, it’s not like Ereshkigal does, right? A little RPF of Astra Yao and her bodyguard is actually a good story for what she’d been wanting to read. ]
✦ Happy Holidays, Ereshkigal! ✦
I really went on a mission to find a good, romantic book after our conversation, and truly, you were right! The offerings are so much duller than I thought! So, perhaps a book from my home is more suitable~
I hope you enjoy it. In fact, if you do, let me know, since I’m thoroughly on the hunt for similar now, if only for fun. Who knows? We could start a book club in the new year.
Delivery for December 25
The writing on the card is in a beautiful and elegant script, clearly of a practiced hand, so much that it might be mistaken for a formal document if not for the warm words.]
"Dear Queen Ereshkigal,
It was truly an honor to be your partner in both photography and dinner alike. Although both activities may have proven stressful, I hope you will remember them with equal fondness as I. Enclosed within I have provided some traditional candies from my home back on Teyvat. It would please me immensely if you would accept them with my heartfelt thanks for your kindness and friendship. I pray we have more opportunities to meet and enjoy one another's company in the near future. May your holidays and the new year treat you well.
Warmest regards,
Kyryll Chudomirovich Flins"
gift delivery on dec 25th
It's not the New Year just yet, but it's less than a week away. He can buy her a gift in exchange instead of waiting for it. So, an hour after receiving his gift from Ereshkigal, a wrapped package is delivered to Ereshkigal. Within, she'll find a smaller box containing a slice of strawberry cake and a romance book. Not just any regular romance, but an exotic one that came from his world. A riveting tale of forbidden love between a lower caste mech and a higher caste mech, but society as a whole fiercely opposed their romance! Thankfully, it's translated into a readable language.
Along with the gifts, there's a card inside and a mirror selfie photo of him wearing the dress she gifted him.]
Dear Ereshkigal,
The dress is comfortable. Thank you.
P.S. Do not worry about my financial situation. I have enough disposable income to afford a book for you.
a gift, slightly belated.
he didn't forget their first conversation, it seems. that said, it's left with a very simple note on it.
I'll know you read it all at once if I see bags under your eyes, you know. - R. ]