I kneel at the foot of this temple with unseeing eyes, trembling with the force of my devotion. The air is saccharine with adoration as I call out your name. Whichever deity may answer this, I offer you my heart.
*they all look at each other, stunned by the words. There is silence for exactly one moment before it erupts into chaos*
Ciri: *squealing as she flies in loops* Such a pretty compliment!! And just for us?! It’s wonderful! Oh! Wait, wait, this deserves an equally pretty response, let me grab my pen and paper, I’ll be back! *zips off*
Rowan: *coughs, a giant blush on their face* I...thank you, I’m not used to being compared to something as powerful as a deity, but the comparison is not...unpleasant.
Isla: *laughs as she nudges them* there’s no need to be so uptight, Ro! You can just say you enjoyed it, like all of us did! Thank you so much for the kind words, they’re beautiful. But, just so you know, there’s no need for trembling or devotion at this so-called temple of ours. You’re welcome here any time, and as an equal! *smiles brightly*
Riley: hey, hold on a second there. It’s not often I get the chance of being revered as a god to someone who considers themselves a mere mortal. I think I’ll hold this title for a little, thank you very much. As for you, my little flower. *smirks* I promise to give you only the best of my blessings, in return for some ideas I have in mind for your devotion to me.
Nova: *whacks Riley over the head with a growl* Stop being creepy! For two. SECONDS! Skies above, you’re insufferable! *notices she’s been put in the spotlight which only flusters her more as she rubs the back of her neck and averts her eyes* the words are nice, don’t get me wrong, I’m a little too broken to be considered a deity though. And, you shouldn’t just go offering your heart to people you barely know! Keep it, your heart is important and you need to keep it safe, you should only offer it to people you know are going to offer theirs in return. Trust me, I...know from experience.
Sahar: I must say, I do feel a little undeserving of this myself. My position has always been to serve people rather than to be served. But, I can tell you have a kind soul. So, as Isla said, you are more than welcome to join us as equals. I prefer that much more to any follower.
*they all wait around for the post to end, only for Ciri to come screeching back in*
Ciri: WAAAAAIIIIITTTT! No ending the post! I have my response! Here:
I smile fondly, taking your offered heart, and place it gently back inside your chest. From there, our hands reach out to you, pulling you to your feet instead. Our temple allows only that of friendship, not devotion as you press your body to the ground. Come and join us, my friend! For all those in this temple become ambrosia-bound.