princess maker - Heart Soldier Senshi

[idolpro]

[ When you insert the key and open the door, you'll find yourself in a humble cottage, in what seems to be the living room specifically. There are several doors, but a specific one catches your eye: simple in its decoration, the door has a cute little wooden plaque with flowers carved into it. Though the door is closed, you can see through it—as if it's somewhat transparent.

A wooden cradle sits in the room beyond, which is otherwise plain. Inside, a baby sleeps peacefully. When she stirs, calling for her parent, you are there to cradle her back to sleep. ]

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[ Slowly, the scene changes, fading in and out with various silent scenes—the baby coos pleasantly, giggling jovially when you (presumably) make faces at her; she tries to pick herself up and falls over, but she does not cry; a disagreement between you and her lead to a thoughtful discussion; the young girl carries a large laundry basket to do chores; she buys a pet bird, looking so proud for having earned the money all by herself; then the wall becomes opaque. ]

[ In the middle of the open doorway, a young girl the age of 10 stands, smiling at you. A bird with beautiful plumage rests on her shoulder.

This is your daughter. You tried your best to rear her, and she's been good to you. You know she is capable of anything if she puts her mind to it - even becoming a princess. But you also know it's not easy to become a princess - she'll have to work hard, and she's capable of it but you'll have to guide her hand, most certainly. Better she become a princess than go off to war, though; you could not stand to see your baby girl die on the battlefield. Whether she actually becomes a princess or not . . . well, that's up to fate, isn't it? All you can do is try your best. ]

Comments

Re: DISCUSSION

[crossmyheartandhope]

I mean. We can probly ask her what she wants?

Re: DISCUSSION

[puzzlekeeper]

That's how many of us chose our names, after all.

[ It's perfectly normal to ask your child her name at the age of 10 right ]

Re: DISCUSSION

[inspiteful]

Wouldn't it be kind of weird given she's already 10? What would we have been calling her before this?

Re: DISCUSSION

[crossmyheartandhope]

What have we been calling her?

...you think she'd got one already?

Re: DISCUSSION

[puzzlekeeper]

If she questions us, we can just remind her we've always called her "beloved daughter."

[ SAVE FACE ]

Re: DISCUSSION

[dragonheartedgirl]

Right---there's definitely nothing wrong with us, or this scenario!

Re: DISCUSSION

[crossmyheartandhope]

C'mon, dude. We have to've called her something besides beloved daughter sometimes. Right?

Re: DISCUSSION

[puzzlekeeper]

You tell me. After all, you're the father.

Re: DISCUSSION

[dragonheartedgirl]

[ LAUGHING




right up until she calls Hiryuu mom ]

Re: DISCUSSION

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

We can't just leave it at that!

Re: DISCUSSION

[puzzlekeeper]

Fine.

[ BLUNTLY, DIRECTLY TO THE CHILD: ]

If you could pick any name in the world, what would it be?

Re: DISCUSSION

[idolpro]

". . . Uhm. . ."

She bounces on her heels for a moment, deliberating. The bird does not rock off, staying as if used to the movement.

"Something nice . . . ? Something that sounds cool like your name, Papa. Or like Mom's or Daddy's or Father's or Papi's. . . "

Her tone grows shy as she speaks, and she looks nervously between everyone.

Re: DISCUSSION

[crossmyheartandhope]

Yeah, but like. More specific than that? You gotta have something you've been hoping for... right?

Re: DISCUSSION

[idolpro]

The girl pauses.

"I thought about it but there's a lot! I dunno! Like, maybe . . . Princess Dark Firestorm . . . but that's long, and it sounds silly. So maybe not. . ."

Re: DISCUSSION

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

[Kneeling down by her so he's not so Big, smiling encouragingly] How about we give you some choices, and we can decide together which one you like best?

Re: DISCUSSION

[idolpro]

She looks up to you and brightens.

"Okay, Papi!"

[dragonheartedgirl]

Well, would you look at that? A proud Papa.

[ eat dirt, kitten!!! ]

So, you want a cool name, is it? Don't worry. I'll make sure you get one.

[ headpats for a good daughter who at least is an equal opportunist when it comes to destroying these children ]

Re: DISCUSSION

[dragonheartedgirl]

We're not! Let's see. Uhm. Purple hair... I don't think I know of any purple birds. What about... Starling? Or Hawk?

Re: DISCUSSION

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

Starling is cute, I like that.

Re: DISCUSSION

[dragonheartedgirl]

She mentioned wanting something "cool," like ours. Do you think Starling is too cute for that?

Re: DISCUSSION

[dragonheartedgirl]

Some of us used the ones given to us. We could give her a few suggestions, maybe? Or... since she likes birds, maybe we should give her a bird name?

Re: DISCUSSION

[inspiteful]

Crane, Sparrow, Robin, Thrush, Raven...Mori suggested Joy too, so maybe we could add Joyous in front?

Re: DISCUSSION

[crossmyheartandhope]

Wren? Crow?

Re: DISCUSSION

[dragonheartedgirl]

Joyous would be nice. She said she wants a "cool" name.

Re: DISCUSSION

[inspiteful]

Joyous Wren? Though I guess if she wants something 'cool' maybe something like Radiant instead...