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

[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

[puzzlekeeper]

[ i n c r e d i b l e ]

If that's what you like, the opinions of others shouldn't dissuade you from it.

Re: DISCUSSION

[dragonheartedgirl]

Maybe... "Princess Dark Firestorm Brilliant Raptor," then?

[ that's. a helluva mouthful but ]

Something from her, and something from us?

Re: DISCUSSION

[puzzlekeeper]

[ don't let teenagers name children ]

Powerful and regal both. I approve.

Re: DISCUSSION

[idolpro]

"But it's so long! No one else has a long name like that. And then if you put it all together it gets even longer, like. . . Heart Soldier Senshi'zhd Princess Dark Firestorm. . . ."

When she speaks, the sound she makes after Heart Soldier Senshi is a tongue click.

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!"

Re: DISCUSSION

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

Okay! We'll make a list of what everyone has said so far.

[Pulling out his notebook:

- Joy
- Crane
- Sparrow
- Robin
- Thrush
- Raven
- Starling
- Hawk
- Radiant Hawk
- Brilliant Hawk
- Raptor
- Wren
- Crow
- Joyous Wren
- Flare
- Eagle

And looking over the list, showing it to her.]

It seems like everyone likes bird names. It must be because of this little guy.

[Holds his hand out to the bird on her shoulder.]

Re: DISCUSSION

[idolpro]

"Oh - "

She turns to look at her bird and smiles back at you.

"This is Sora! Because, Papi is 'Mori'!"

Then she pauses, looking over the names.

"Uhmmm. . . I like Joy and Sparrow and Raven and Starling and Raptor and Flare."

[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 ]

[puzzlekeeper]

[ WOW!!!!!!!!!! ]

[idolpro]

She bounces on her heels, giggling a little with the headpat.

"Yeah! I want a cool one!"

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

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

I think a name is something you make cool for yourself.

Re: DISCUSSION

[dragonheartedgirl]

[ I mean, she might have been ameliorable to this before King's comment about gentle names being suitable for princesses. and now she's. not. on board with that. ]

She needs a strong name. Being a princess isn't easy, most especially if she intends to climb her way there from being a mere commoner. She needs strong foundations, something that will remind her of her inner strength.

Re: DISCUSSION

[ferociousfuckingnerd]

...Hiryuu-san, being gentle or cute doesn't mean you're not strong as well. Just look at Be-kun! It's not a binary, she can be both if she wants to.

I think, if we're going to ask her for her opinion, we should put together a list of names and help her choose based on the kind of person she wants to be.

Re: DISCUSSION

[puzzlekeeper]

Starling sounds... gentle? Suitable for a princess.

Re: DISCUSSION

[crossmyheartandhope]

And I mean. A starling can fly, right?

Anything that gets airborne's pretty cool if you ask me.

Re: DISCUSSION

[dragonheartedgirl]

[ maybe princesses should be BADASS ]

I've changed my mind. We should name her something strong. Like-- Falcon, or Hawk or Eagle.