underworld

indie isanami from brave 10 || loved by riri ( hiatus! )

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@cirocchio​ || from here

❛ You want me to.... catch him? ❜ She echoes, smile dropping momentarily in confusion. Now that’s a challenge Ciri hasn’t presented before - usually her friend would be willing to indulge the priestess in whatever offhanded remarks she had. Wait, but no - it sounded like Ciri didn’t know the answer either? And perhaps this is her way of saying that Isanami has the capabilities to catch the little bird, who has given his owner a bit more grief than usual.

❛ Uhm... sure, I can. I think. ❜ This is the first time she’s hesitant, mind flashing briefly to the first time she had met Jek. Not... the most ideal first meeting. ❛ Are you sure he won’t hate me? ❜ As in, are you sure Jek won’t pluck out all her hair? Isanami has a lot of hair, she’d hate for it to go to waste here on this forest floor......

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teniras​:

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it is too easy to make her trust him, even as the role of her saviour, he feels that she should have some caution, some questions at the least, before she agrees to follow him – anywhere, she says. What a silly thing to say. If he were to take her to the midst of an icy blizzard where it is impossible for a human to survive, would she follow? She ought not to, as any sensible person wouldn’t. ‘… how kind of you to say so,’ he comments, as if he doesn’t already know that he is attractive. And makes himself more attractive an approachable so she would be drawn to him more easily. He begins to think, though, that his efforts are a waste of energy– she likely would have followed him even if he called her out on her idiocy. 

Anywhere, huh. And for how long?

‘… I’m under the impression that this was not the first time you were chased around. Do you have any other person to rely on, miss Isanami?’ A logical question to have, when she clings onto him so unreservedly. Was she all alone? All for the better if she were - it would make it all the more easier to tie her to Silk Palace that way. ‘… my homeland is in the North. It is quite cold, and a secluded place, but beautiful and full of mystery. I am certain you will be – fond of it.’ 

❛ It... it was the first time, actually. Even if I played tag a lot with my sisters, they never scared me to that extent before. ❜ What an ill-suited comparison, though, to liken it to such a childish game. Never had she feared for her life, perhaps, the closest feeling was being trapped in the dark, but all these experiences were new.

And she had been terrified.

❛ You’re the only one, Mister Camus. ❜ She shakes her head, tugging at her sleeves, unsure of what to do with her hands. This is the first time since he rescued her that they’ve broached this topic; she had been filled with life in their previous conversations, much too eager to distract herself. ❛ Everyone... everyone at Izumo... the head priest, my sisters, they’re all... gone. You’re the only one I have. That’s why you can’t leave me, okay? ❜  Suddenly anxious that he had posed the question to get rid of her after their trip, she takes a small step closer, reaching out and clinging to the edge of his shirt. ❛ Anywhere... anywhere to get away from those flames. It’ll be safe in your homeland, right? Do you have anyone waiting for you there? ❜ Hoping to talk about something much more pleasing, though she could never forget the screams and faces of those deceased, all she needs... is a simple diversion.

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teniras​:

“Ah, umm, I don’t really know.” Sinta is never too deeply involved in the handling of schedules and planning of events. She just know she came here for a ritual visit, and after this one there will be more visits to other shrines. “–It’s just that ibu will be looking for me, she will take me back to the house. I’m not sure how long i’ll be here.” She does feel a little anxious about leaving like that, but it’s a good type of anxious. Her smile widens as Isanami tightens her grip on her hand, as if she’s being assured that this exciting little adventure is a good idea.

“I like sweet, or spicy.” Now that she mentions food, Sinta does feel a little hungry. Maybe she can sneak out long enough to visit a street food stall, too? The tea is a first stop, of course. She’s thirsty and craves for something to soothe her throat – if this tea-shop is the best in the world, then surely it will serve something sweet! How lucky she is to have ran into Isanami, who apparently is a great culinary guide. With how much she’s looking forward to the drink ( and now food, too ), she nearly misses the last question. Her smile momentarily falls from her features and she gasps, startled by such an assumption.

“Oh, no, no, no!!” A boyfriend is out of the question, and a girlfriend? Is that possible? She never heard of a woman getting married to another woman. Did she misunderstand? A sister-like friend she definitely has, but it sounded like Isanami was asking about falling in love with someone, to get married. She fervently shakes her head a few times to assert her denial, it would already be dangerous if she were to walk alone with a boy – there would be rumours! “That’s impossible, it’s not allowed. I speak with the gods, so I will never be a bride. But of course, there are many people I care about.” She’s familiar with this pattern of questions, though; much similar to how people start conversations in her own culture. This particular question, however, is typically not one people ask her. “–What about you, then, Isanami-san?”

❛ Oh! In that case, then we better take advantage of the time we have together right now! I’m not really the biggest fan of taking things too fast, but I’m also good at being fast! ❜ Left to her own devices, Isanami ought to have been known for disasters regarding food - as in, she empties stores left and right. But for the sake of her new friend, she’ll have to hold back a little, lest Sinta be unable to actually taste anything that Japan had to offer.

❛ Oh! Ohhh!!! Have you tried sweet and spicy fish? Or or spicy candy? I love those, but I’m kinda weak when it comes to suuuuuper spicy food, one time I had the whole bowl of spicy konpeito and my stomach like, exploded. It was worth it though! Spicy mochi they’ve been working on too actually, have you heard of mochi? Mhnn, maybe we should visit a sweets store first. Dessert is a meal too! ❜ Her musings are meant to help Sinta, of course, though hopefully the pace of which she’s talking isn’t too much of a marathon for the other.

❛ Is there a rule about priestesses in different places being unable to marry? ❜ Isanami tilts her head curiously. Shintoism also has that rule, yet that’s a rule she had never really learned. Her upbringing consisted of complete freedom, and while Isanami was well-versed in the dances of Shintoism, certain cultural connotations... were kept in the dark. Mostly for the sake of her innocence. ❛ That’s a kinda... sad rule, being able to love someone must be the best feeling in the world. ❜ Though, her next statement might be a bit hypocritical. ❛ I don’t have anyone I wanna marry either, but I think that’s just cuz I really love too much people! Honestly, everyone... the group that I live with, I want to spend the rest of my life with them! ❜ She didn’t quite know the fine differences between love for romance and love for friends, but that line is blurry when it comes to her. ❛ And you, Sia-chan, I bet I’ll grow to love you too, thiiiiiis much! ❜ With their linked hands, Isanami spreads her arms wide, imitating a hug. ❛ Oh, but if I really had to pick, food would be my first and number one love. Speaking of which, we’re here! Come come, pick a place to sit, I’ll order the food! I’m a regular here so I get discounts, hehehe. Don’t be shy, okay? ❜

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teniras​:

Eh– she poses a surprisingly reasonable question; and guardian has to take a step back themselves and re-evaluate their thoughts. They had taken Isanami as a standard because she’s the person they’ve been interacting it for a while. Other humans still avoid them on the street, still glance at them with suspicion or fear, sometimes reverence. There’s no difference with how others see them, so there’s nothing to worry abo – but the point hadn’t been her. It is still true that the human race as a whole has become arrogant and fearless, and that they are little by comparison, cornered. That they are being poisoned and can only survive in this miserable, rotting state. Their eyes widened with surprise, softened with relief, and now narrow and harden: recalling what they have become.  That foolish girl had, for a split second, managed to make them forget all about their purpose, by mere idiocy. Apparently a trait that rubs off on others – they shake their head ( the sound of rustling leaves ) and exhale, deeply, trying to shake off the oncoming wave of anger, indignation. Their anger has never deterred her before. And whipping her, surely, won’t do either of them any good at this point.

“There is no circus. You were acting like you belonged in one and ran away with the idea,” Spoken stiffly, through gritted teeth. They’d rather drop this entire topic. The circus was her idea alone and, even if there was one in town, they wouldn’t be so foolish as to break into one and try to run away with animals who have no means of surviving in the wild. They can shelter spawns of the earth, but they can’t teach them how to live in their embrace. And even so, if they took action, it would be sneakily, under the black veil of the night, and they would send gnarly roots crawling into beds and cages, strangling and dragging those foul abusers under the earth. They’d disappear without a trace, and the animals would be the ones to remain, unharmed. But no matter. Who knows if they still have the strength for something so simple? It’s been too long since they fought outside of their land.

“You– show me your stupid trick again, girl. If it shuts you up.” A distraction may not be so bad, even if it’s an idiotic one.

❛ There’s no circus? Then how can we save the clowns and seals... ❜ Her voice trails off into a mutter as Ki-chan clarifies the origin of this derailment. ❛ Ohhhhhhhh. ❜ Long and drawn out, much like the majority of this conversation, as Isanami realizes she had, once again, gone on a tangent. But it had been real! Ki-chan seemed genuinely concerned about the conditions of the clowns and seals, those poor animals, but in the end had it all just been a hypothetical scenario? What a shame, Isanami had been ready to visit any ( if any ) circuses to rescue those poor things.

All for naught. Fortunately, Isanami is easily appeased.

❛ You wanna see my juggling again? Awh, Ki-chan, thank you! ❜ As always, any insult flies completely over her head. Isanami attributes their callousness as a wall that hides a really soft and nice person inside. Picking up the briefly forgotten mochi packets, she furrows her brows in concentration. ❛ Although, I’m still working on the juggling trick, so I’m not sure if it’ll be really fun for you. But since you asked, I’ll try my best and maybe, hopefully, I can learn how to juggle in a day. Maybe mochi is hard to juggle though, I might have to get other things... ❜ With a hum, Isanami excitedly tosses the mochi in the air. They’re packaged, so dropping them wouldn’t be a mess anyway, and she’d be able to eat all of them at the end. A win!

That is, it would be a win, until she tosses the mochi just a little bit too high and it lands on guardian’s head.

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@cirocchio​

❛ UWWAAAAAH, CICI-CHAN!!!! ❜ This is a regular occurrence, of course, for Isanami to casually be bursting into tears as she starts sprinting towards her dear friend. Her intention is to hug, of course, with the biggest pout on her face - and it would be anticlimactic if she tripped, but fortunately Isanami is nimble on her feet.

Well, she is, but this doesn’t stop her from dropping at Ciri’s feet, clinging to her legs like a lifeline. ❛ I don’t like it when you go on long trips!!! I’m never letting you leave again!!! ❜

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'you are quite an exceptional person.' what appears to be a compliment, is in fact him belittling her. she is exceptional, in the sense that most humans would have suspicions about him by now, wondering what his purpose is. yet her she is, still trusting him, thinking he has her best interests in mind. it makes him curious, sometimes, about her naivety. '... would you be interested in seeing my homeland, miss isanami? it is not too long a trip.'

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Oh, how she adores compliments, feeling the heat of her skin flushed against her cheeks as her fingers fly upwards in a fruitless effort to hide the redness. It wouldn't do good to let his kindness get to her head, but how could she help it, her savior, the only person who reached out to help her, thinking so highly of her? It would be blasphemous to disregard any of his sincerity! ❛ Thank you, Mister Camus! You're -- uhm -- a beautiful person! ❜ It's not quite the same meaning, in fact, she has no idea what he means by 'exceptional' ( at this point, she assumes it might be in regards to how much food she puts away in her stomach ).

She isn't too well educated, she means 'beautiful' in how sincere and kind he is, but ah, a story for another time. ❛ Your homeland...? ❜ She echoes, golden hues glittering with interest. It's not like she has a home to go back to anyway, and she'd rather be as far away from those blazing embers as possible. ❛ Yes! What's your homeland like? I'll go anywhere with you! ❜

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i ended up not making said oc blog because i’m a lazy unsocial worm who gets drained at the end of every grad school day. anyway i hope everyone is well! i may be dead but i feel like a cockroach once again

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tragedestined​:

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                   Kiyouki’s eyes had been following this woman for a few minutes now. What was with those bright clothes and that cheery demeanor ? She stuck out like a sore thumb amidst the ronin lounging on the street in dirty, ragged clothes. He was certain he wasn’t the only one watching her —– there were at least a couple vultures here. Kiyouki tsked, scratching the back of his head. It wasn’t like he had anything to do with her…but even still, this whole situation was really starting to piss him off. Kiyouki hopped up from where he had been sitting and started to trudge towards the woman.

                    ❛❛ Hey. ❜❜ He called out to her in a loud, gruff voice as he squinted at her. ❛❛ I dunno where you came from, but it’s pretty obvious you ain’t s’posed to be here. If you know what’s good for you, you’ll scram. ❜❜

Oh, she really had made the wrong turn this time around, huh? When it came to unfamiliar territory, she supposed she shouldn’t have wandered off. However, a disagreement with Saizou had led her to this place, her insistence that she could take care of herself bred ignorance. Still, in spite of that small mishap, she was looking forward to exploring! Did it matter that the street she was currently walking was kinda sending her some bad vibes? She still remained smiling. The food smelled interesting here, at least.

When someone called out to her, naturally she turned. ❛ Oh hi! How are you? I’m Isanami! What’s your name? ❜ She was a straightforward person and introductions were necessary, of course. ❛ I dunno where I came from too, if I’m being entirely honest. Hey, you look like a nice person, you can help me! Please? ❜ He had approached her, after all, when everyone else seemed to be glaring at her. ❛ What’s a good place to eat around here? ❜

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BRAVE10 DAWN japanese raws

Some new BRAVE10 by Kairi Shimotsuki. I’ve been told it’s going to be a short series, so I’m guessing at least 5 chapters, enough for a tankoban. It’s been a while so I was super excited to see everyone alive and happy again. No kidding I wanted to hug everyone and pinch their cheeks! 

Keep reading

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and a month after i said i would die, i did - only to rise as all my grinding finally emerged in the form of isanami’s fursona the cutest penguin in the world

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teniras‌:

“There is no point.” They speak after another long silence of considering several alternatives; snarling at her, growling, grabbing her hair or just walking away in an attempt to make her shut up, but all of these things seemed – as they said out loud – pointless. Isanami isn’t a person to be deterred by indifference, nor is she easily triggered by aggression and violence. As exhausting as this trait may be, it is somewhat admirable to be such an unshakeable, carefree blabbermouth. As such, their words refer to both her ridiculous plans, as well as their own ideas to get rid of her. They don’t feel like indulging her further with this senseless discussion. Yet, their next words imply otherwise.

“A little thing like you isn’t even scared of me. How would I scare an entire circus?” Vines twirl around their hair as they shake their head; a hint of self-hatred sips into those words. It is true, after all, that humanity has abandoned its fear for nature, as well as their reverence. The world no longer holds any mysteries; old gods are no longer looked at, they are cut up into forests and animals and plants, studied under microscopes and classified and called organisms, cells, no different than humans; and so the fear is taken out of them, and left behind. And humans call it rational, scientific, truth. While all they do is refuse to look at the bigger picture, at what holds the world together. Even this little girl, who is one of those few who seems to appreciate the mythical aspects of life, has named them after a tree rather than what they embody. “–We don’t care about your rescue plan, or your clownery.” Still, the name suits better than most, in spite of the cuteness she gives it.

❛ Are you using me as a standard? ❜ She asks, motioning to herself. ❛ I think that’s a really bad idea, because a lot of people always tell me I’m weird. But hey! I could be scared if I wanted to be! Like, if Ki-chan suddenly grew a goatee, that’d be awful. It wouldn’t suit you at all. ❜ Would she be scared off to the point where she’d avoid them? Well, no, but it’s the thought that matters. Also, they could totally have a goatee underneath their mask - she wouldn’t know. Isanami taps her chin lightly. ❛ I’m scared of the dark! And mean snakes. Other than that, I’m pretty open-minded. I’ve even gone bungee jumping before. I don’t think I’m scared of a lot of things, so if you really wanna be scary, I think you could. ❜ It’s an offhanded way to reassure Ki-chan of their capability to scare an entire circus, if they wanted to.

Still, there’s still the pressing matter at hand, and it’s that the seals and clowns are still trapped at some random circus, and they have no plan to rescue them. Isanami pouts when they speak of their indifferent attitude to her plan. ❛ But you were gonna whip me for not knowing they had to be rescued! Are you saying that you changed your mind and you’re gonna back down from this, Ki-chan? It was your idea in the first place. ❜

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which tragic character are you?

patroclus

you are patroclus, from the iliad by homer, doomed by fate to be stuck in a love story that has no place on the battlefield. although you always have the best intentions, you have to realize you cannot save everyone. your unwavering loyalty means you often lose yourself in the process of putting others first. take a deep breath, remember who you are, and that you are deserving of the same love you try to put out. you are kind, you are strong, and you give and you give but it is never enough to protect those you love. in the end, it's not even enough to protect yourself.

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teniras‌:

Oh, she adores this person. It is rare for her to be met with such openness, and such lack of formality as well. Her own people are always friendly, smiling, welcoming, but because of her status as a sacred maiden there is always a barrier, and there are always expectations. She feels none of this reservation with Isanami, and none of the timid suspicion that foreigners usually show her. She’s not sure whether it is proper to accept her generous offer, but in her moment of delight and excitement, proper behaviour does not occupy her thoughts anymore. Her hand emits the same warmth as her words, and she instantly clasps her own fingers around Isanami’s hands in return. “Of course! I can tell you many things, Isanami-san!” Anything she’s allowed to tell, at least; some secrets are best kept that way, she’s aware of that much. But since the woman is a priestess, she will understand that deities don’t willingly share all their woes. Even to Sinta, her own powers are still somewhat of a mystery, as mysterious as her own origins.

“I, eh, actually, think I should return soon, but–” A nervous giggle, she’s always wanted to explore new places without the constant supervision of her various caretakers. “–I’ve never gone out to get food or drinks with someone I just met! And I can tell you all about why I’m here, then, too!” She hadn’t fully grasped all of what she said ( again ), so Isanami can repeat her questions later, at a hopefully slower pace.

Amiable reciprocation is always favored -- it’s difficult to get on the priestess’ bad side, and even more so when the recipient treats her with the same amount of friendliness she gives out ( though unfortunately, not even cold treatment could deter Isanami ). The promise Sinta gives up brightens up the youth’s demeanor, if that were even possible. 

❛ Really? Oh boy, I can’t wait - I’m so excited to hear what you’re gonna tell me! ❜ Were it not for the fact her stomach is grumbling, Isanami might be impatient enough to ask Sinta to share her knowledge her. But this is Okuninushi’s shrine and it’s simple not proper to be gossiping on his doorsteps. So she’ll refrain, for the sake of proprietary and convenience. ❛ Oh, you’re gonna leave soon? ❜ Isanami tilts her head, lips tugging into a pout. ❛ How long are you staying here? ❜ The way she talks, at least, only means that her visit is not for long. But Isanami is hoping, whether by the grace of the gods or perhaps the force of her own two hands, that she can make yet another friend - better yet! A friend who could share that religiosity with her.

Though Isanami is shameless, she still values the gods. Isanami’s hands tighten around the other’s. ❛ Don’t worry, Sia-chan, I’ll take care of you! Tell me, do you prefer sweets? Spicy things? Noodles? I know so many places -- ❜ She stops herself. ❛ But if you’re visiting this area, then of course we must visit the local teastore first. They make the best tea in the world! ❜ And not even a second would pass before she begins dragging along the other girl, hopefully with ease and little resistance. ❛ Ne, Sia-chan, do you have someone you love? ❜ She asks suddenly as they’re walking to the teahouse. ❛ Like, a boyfriend or girlfriend or perhaps a personfriend? ❜

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moon-caught‌:

        “Hmmm, am I strong?” He brought his index finger to his lip to ponder for a moment. He supposed he could qualify as strong and he was certainly more than capable of throwing her up a few feet in the air - honestly, she looked as if she was smaller than a good portion of the creatures he had grown used to raising. “I suppose I am. But may I ask why you wish to be thrown into the air, miss? I would hate for you to get hurt.” He would, of course catch her if things turned south, but he would rather not agree to help her if she was up to something dangerous. Though, judging by the bubbly expression plastered across her bright features and his own natural instincts and understanding of others, he sincerely doubted she was up to something dreadfully terrible (but he was concerned about what the consequences for herself were). 

❛ Aww, thanks for your worry, mister! It’s all right though, I’m not reckless~ in fact, I’m a dancer! I need some help practicing new routines! ❜ She paused, wondering if she should elaborate more. ❛ Oh, and I want to practice getting back up on my feet after being thrown. And I want to learn how to jump better. If I have to defend myself from someone grabbing and throwing me, I should be able to land on my feet, right? But that hasn’t gone very well. ❜ She giggled, as if talking about that was like talking about the weather. ❛ Oh, but it’s mainly for dancing, honestly, and the defend thing is a bonus. I wanna learn how to coordinate with others - my feet have always been a solo act, after all! ❜ She stopped in her rambling. ❛ Oh, but please call me Isanami! Being called miss makes me feel old~ what can I call you? ❜ 

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cirocchio‌:

While Isanami is busy scrambling herself together, Ciri heaves out a long, exasperated sigh under her – followed by several more moans of pain. Jek is evidently proud of his accomplishment; well, he would be, he always finds it amusing to somehow get Ciri into trouble. Maybe the bird had hoped Isanami would be angrier, so that the woman would blame her for this tomfoolery. Luckily, they’re on too close terms for that, and Isanami is not a woman with a bad temper. Of the two of them, it would even seem that in this situation, it’s Ciri who is the grumpier of the two by far. Free from Isanami’s weight, she also manages to crawl into a more comfortable position. “I’m– okay, Nami-chan. Thanks.”

A chuckle breaks the disapproving scowl reserved for their feathered companion; the girl always manages to crack a joke and stay positive even in unfortunate circumstances like these. An admirable trait, one she could have… but not when it’s about a bird that relentlessly bothers her. Her eyes narrow again the instant she spots her non-human friend behind the human one, which Jek takes as a cue to seek higher refuge in a nearby tree. Out of reach, but not out of sight so he can admire the damage he has caused. She sighs another heavy, round-cheeked breath of air, her dishevelled hair blown away from her face to fold ungraciously on top of her forehead. “–Stupid bird. His name is Jek. He’s a— a, a clown.” She explains, stammering not because of her tongue but because of the genuine tongue-tied state she is in, and the lack of proper words to describe him. Rubbing her painful lower back, a better description comes up: “A pain in the butt, literally. Ah, well, a-anyway, are you okay, Nami-chan?”

The unfamiliar word sinks into her mind. ❛ Clown? ❜ She echoes. ❛ Is that a type of ninja bird? He seems very, uhh... smart. Like Akeha. ❜ Sure, attempted murder isn’t the best marker of intelligence she could’ve offered, but it’s the closest one she has. For Jek, at least. ❛ I guess he’s very protective of you. ❜ Isanami comments offhandedly. Could it be seen that way? Somehow, she could manage to perceive Jek’s intervention as a way of protecting his owner. Read: Isanami is about to bribe Ciri for food, Jek sees this and tries to murder the briber. Protection? Eh, it may not be, but Isanami’s brain always had a weird way of working.

Isanami nods, puffing her cheeks out. ❛ In tip-top shape as always! ❜ She slowly sits up and pulls her sleeve back, flexing her arms. While they aren’t muscular or particularly toned, they’re not quite that skinny anymore - fit could be a good way to describe it. Must be all the sweets she piled up. ❛ Well, I’ll get to that level eventually. Anyway, is Jek-chan hungry? We can go get snacks. I’m guessing you were looking for him and not me earlier. ❜ Now her tone of voice is teasing, as if Isanami is Ciri’s unfortunate prize rather than the bird. ❛ I would also like to get to know Jek-chan more! Uh, if he wants. He’s up in the trees right now, but if he’s your friend, then surely he couldn’t be that bad. ❜

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all of our interactions so far have been mindless fun and fluff but there’s a lot of room for angsty things too, izanami being one of them and i’m very curious how she will react to Ciri & vice versa. Ciri will, at this point, try her best to protecc Isanami if anything happens to her ( not that she can do much ) and should izanami ever come out she’ll try her best to help isanami ‘snap out of it’. no idea how efficient she’ll be tho ghfdhs… and also just, when she figures out they’re kind of permanently stuck together she’ll want to try to come up with a solution for the both of them… like she’s not without compassion for scary n big bad characters… huh izanami is actually kinda uncharted waters for me idk but the point is i think she’s fun

on the other hand: the idea for ciri’s sengoku verse is that remo will DIE ( as he always does kjghfdksj the unfortunate fate of being a plot device chara ) & Ciri won’t know what to do with herself in a foreign land etc.; Isanami will be a huge source of support for her at this point. I can see her asking to go back to EU with her for a trip but idk if she’ll stay there after or not, technically there’s nothing there for her (awkward family relations only), and she’ll be aimless and use Isanami as a sort of crutch, the only friend and confidante left for her. 

Isanami has such a positive impact on Ciri. She makes her more outgoing, friendly, daring and mischievous and it has a huge effect on how she carries herself; she usually tries to hide into corners and makes herself as small and unnoticeable as possible, but given Isanami’s bubbly, sparkly, and loud behaviour it becomes harder for her… and she grows less anxious, gradually. So after some time I can see her actually being comfortable with her surroundings, and even dressing as a woman again ( bc thats kinda for safety reasons and such ). It’ll be much easier for the local population to accept Ciri’s presence with Isanami ( a local ) around her. And Ciri will find it much easier to share her kindness with others, too. Isanami brings out the best in her, basically.

all these fun cultural exchanges; isanami teaching ciri about Shintoism and spooky yokai stories ( which ciri will love ) and her telling her about her own customs and folklore and culture, trying on ciri’s dresses and laughing at how tol ciri is compared to her. I can see them organising a smol party-ish thing in italian style, maybe even a masquerade ball or such – but with japanese stuff bc it’s not as if Ciri brought boxes merchandise with her, and preparing italian snacks and dishes and teaching Isanami that one simple dance that Ciri actually remembers, as opposed to all the others (and still messing it up bc ciri sucks and isanami will step on her toes),… moe 

one extra note: i think isanami and remo would make such a funny horrible pair ashgfdjsj

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So much light, sweet girl, begins in the dark.

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