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queenofkur) wrote2025-10-01 11:40 am
queenofkur) wrote2025-10-01 11:40 am
( suspiciously soon after her boast during the anonymous group call that she could get a name, angela gives ereshkigal a ring. )
Deer-zero-zero-zero?
Deer-zero-zero-zero?
[ When she picks up the call, this goddess is in the process of decorating her room with flowers. Needless to say, she is startled. ]
H-Heh? Are you-Are you the one from that anonymous post...?
H-Heh? Are you-Are you the one from that anonymous post...?
( 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.
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.
I-I see...
[ 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 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?
...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!
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!
( SHE CAN SAY NO? ERESHGKIGAL PLEASE... )
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. )
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. )
V-very well!
[ 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.
... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ]
[ 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. ]
[ absolute panic going on beneath that calm facade ]
[ 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). ]
G-Good morning, hrm, evening!
G-Good morning, hrm, evening!
( and, compared to ereshkigal, angela is truly the picture of calm. dictionary definition right here. )
Either works. A pleasure to meet you in person, Ereshkigal. ( she gestures forward with her head. ) Shall we? If it isn't disagreeable to you, I'd like to try an old ice breaker game that once went around my work while we walk.
Either works. A pleasure to meet you in person, Ereshkigal. ( she gestures forward with her head. ) Shall we? If it isn't disagreeable to you, I'd like to try an old ice breaker game that once went around my work while we walk.
[ G-Goodness, is that what it's like to be a well-adjusted member of society? That and she exudes such confidence! No hesitation, straight to the point! That reminds her of someone she knows... Except unlike that loud king, there's absolutely none of the obnoxiousness. Truly a model citizen. ]
T-The pleasure is mine! [She follows but looks confused] An ice breaker game...? Will we find any ice blocks around in that season?
[ ... She's not exactly up to date when it comes to human expressions. ]
T-The pleasure is mine! [She follows but looks confused] An ice breaker game...? Will we find any ice blocks around in that season?
[ ... She's not exactly up to date when it comes to human expressions. ]
( ....oh no. should she be nice and explain or do some Mischief.
an inquisitive hum. well, it'll be easier to be nice, especially since finding ice is difficult. )
It's merely a saying humans use. To break the ice is to get to know one another or to get comfortable conversing.
an inquisitive hum. well, it'll be easier to be nice, especially since finding ice is difficult. )
It's merely a saying humans use. To break the ice is to get to know one another or to get comfortable conversing.
[ ... Well she must look like an idiot right now. T-That's so embarrassing! ]
O-Oh. [She's trying to picture how "to break the ice" came to carry such a meaning. But she just can't see it. Humans really are pushing the boundaries of what languages should be used for.] It's... I believe I have much to learn yet about human sayings.
[ She wonders what's the saying for people who are already comfortable conversing? Is it "putting together the lava?" Hopefully not, that sounds silly. ]
O-Oh. [She's trying to picture how "to break the ice" came to carry such a meaning. But she just can't see it. Humans really are pushing the boundaries of what languages should be used for.] It's... I believe I have much to learn yet about human sayings.
[ She wonders what's the saying for people who are already comfortable conversing? Is it "putting together the lava?" Hopefully not, that sounds silly. ]
[ 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?
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?
[ She's going to cry a lot.
And she'll probably contact him to thank him at a later date once she's sure her emotions are under control. ]
And she'll probably contact him to thank him at a later date once she's sure her emotions are under control. ]
[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 sheran 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.]
I believe I have found a new hobby.
- Soundwave
He, uh... He doesn't know what specific subgenre she likes, given that she
I believe I have found a new hobby.
- Soundwave
Edited 2025-11-14 05:23 (UTC)
[ 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!
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!
[Soundwave would've left this on read if it were a simple thank you. But then he reads the rest of the message.]
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...]
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...]
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 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.
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.
What.
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!]
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!]
B
But
If you have any financial problems, please let me know.
I do not want your kindness to be your undoing.
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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