It's Tough to be a God

Affiliated with Citta Alveare. Housing: I-4 Weapon: Un cavaquinho Rank: Nobody

[boxodice]

Molten Gold.

My mother in law got these in a blind bag and didn’t like them. So she gave them to me.

[godlyeyebrows]

virassxn:

﴾ ➼ ﴿ Cyrran gave him an amused glance as he began to steadily walk down the street. ❝That’s quite alright. I didn’t know what they were before I got here, either. But yes, it does. I… suppose I can show you in person. I would not describe it well, I don’t think.❞  

“Alriiiiight!” Miguel smiles widely, excited at the thought of visiting this unknown train device. He’s learned much since arriving, but this object may help reduce the amount of walking he needs to do while exploring, so it must be good. “I would love to accompany you to the ‘train’!”

[godlyeyebrows]

sparklingemeraldidol:

“No no. The sun isn’t the agency president. Shining-san is a person. Shining Saotome is his full name.”

This guy named the sun. How odd. “If you say so, sir. I will... take your word for it.”

[godlyeyebrows]

virassxn:

﴾ ➼ ﴿ ❝A guide, hm?❞ The elf tilted his head in thought, though he did not seem against the idea. ❝I don’t mind, of course, though I will warn you much of the city requires walking. The train moves between districts, of course, but it takes awhile for it to come back around, you see.❞   

“Ah, yes. Train.” Miguel had never heard of a train. Being from 1519, the closest thing he had to a train was a large wheelbarrow. Or perhaps a horse. “I do not know what a train is, but the way you spoke of it leads me to believe it is something that helps reduce walking.”

[godlyeyebrows]

sparklingemeraldidol:

“I mostly wear hats, so no problem there. I was actually referring to the president of my old agency.”

“The sun is the president of your agency? How on earth does that work?”

[godlyeyebrows]

virassxn:

﴾ ➼ ﴿ ❝I wonder indeed.❞ Cyrran smiled again, giving the man a once-over before he was back to pleasantries. ❝Cyrran Lavellan, though just Cyrran is fine. It is a pleasure to meet you as well, Miguel.❞   

“Sir, I wonder if you would be willing to show me around this place, perhaps? I’ve done my best to explore, but there is so much distance to walk. My feet are killing me. Of course, if you have better things to do, I would understand, Cyrran.”

[godlyeyebrows]

volitionisms:

[Oh, um, well I know the talking gun, that’s Jyuzo.] A request for information? Maybe this guy wasn’t too big of an asshole after all…

[I can’t talk because of a machine in my throat, but with that machine I can use other machines, like this–] He points to the robot head. [But only for some time. Otherwise I have to use sign language to talk.] Okay, maybe this Miguel guy wasn’t too bad…

[I’m Tetsuro.]

“Strange. Thought interesting! Where I am from, invalids and people who are unable to speak often don’t make it far in life if not helped by the society. It is tragic indeed, but I am baffled by the device in your neck and the robotic head that... controls... or that you control... mm.” Miguel is very confused, but he is trying his best. “Tetsuro, my name is Miguel.”

[godlyeyebrows]

volitionisms:

[I’m not a thing you asshole!]

[What’s wrong with you?! You’re lucky you’re new! The head isn’t me, I’m me, and I talk through it. Haven’t you ever seen a speaking device before!?]

“Sir, I have not seen many things I’ve experienced here. Self-propelled carriages, men with guns for heads, tall buildings that scrape the sky—whatever those are called. Do please explain the nuance behind your strange condition.”

[godlyeyebrows]

virassxn:

﴾ ➼ ﴿ ❝That is because such a title does not actually exist. Ignore that nonsense.❞ He smiled pleasantly, his tone brooking no room for argument on the silly matter. ❝You are new, then? What is your name, if I may…?❞  

“Ah, so the lad is fake royalty then. What sort of person would fake being an important figure for personal gain?” Miguel shrugs his shoulders. He would. “My name is Miguel and, yes, I am new here. It is a pleasure, mister...”

[godlyeyebrows]

sparklingemeraldidol:

“That is is! I mean, once you’ve worked under Shining-san, things couldn’t possibly get any madder!”

“Ah yes, the Shining-Sun. I have heard talk of men going mad for having worked too long under it. Perhaps a nice hat would make things easier. Or take more frequent breaks in the shade.”

[godlyeyebrows]

[godlyeyebrows]

virassxn:

﴾ ➼ ﴿ A pitying look for the very blond, very perturbed man. ❝You’ve been lucky, in that sense! Well, you will get used to it… hopefully.❞

“I’ve had my fair share of adventures with my partner Tulio back home. And of course there have been power struggles. But the language used and the passion expressed is... it’s very new to me. Not to mention I’ve never heard of an... ‘Ultra Super Mega President’ before.” 

[godlyeyebrows]

sparklingemeraldidol:

“I’ve seen worse back home.”

“Well, I do not envy you for having to experience a life madder than this. But I suppose it is good to look on the bright side.”

[godlyeyebrows]

virassxn:

﴾ ➼ ﴿ ❝Have you not gathered that much by now?❞

“Ah, well, I have gathered that it is interesting. However, the extent to which its madness goes was lost to me until... tonight.”

[godlyeyebrows]

volitionisms:

[You new here or something?] Oh, hello, it’s a small boy with metal limbs talking out of a…Robot head. Nothing weird here.

“Um... yes, indeed. My name is Miguel and I... arrived rather recently. Hello, strange speaking thing.”

[godlyeyebrows]

“This city is absolutely mad...”

[godlyeyebrows]

furumetal:

He stares at the man for a moment, unsure how to respond exactly, “For my soul? You’re joking, right?” Even if everything else he’s saying points to, no, he’s completely serious. “There’s no demons, believe me. Would it make you feel better if I showed you how it works?”

Miguel is skeptical and, admittedly, a bit terrified. But he is at the same time curious... He nods his head, sticking his bottom lip out, and prays to whomever is listening that he doesn’t become possessed.

“Young man, if you can promise me my soul by the end of the demonstration, I will happily watch your demon box. My name is Miguel!”