Izanagi's Heart Game - Session #1

[idolpro]

They say
that snowdrops were formed
as a gift from an angel
bequeathed unto Eve
a symbol of hope and rebirth...

Comments

Re: STAGE

[worthathousand]

(( pretend like there was no Izanagi consideration earlier. moving on!! ))

Certainly I will. Places like this, and the things we find in them... they are always quite precious.

Might I ask, though—about that flower? "Humility" is its traditional meaning, but that's an odd combination with the stage. Does it mean something else, in your tradition?

Re: STAGE

[bondsofsuffering]

Traditionally, huh? Isn't it something like... being held in thrall? Like, being bound by an enemy or something like that?

[Scratching at their head.]

I should really brush up on my flower facts.

Re: STAGE

[worthathousand]

I'm sure you are wiser than I in the traditions of this place, so I will certainly yield to your knowledge.

[ she dips her head, then ]
I am called Amaranth—or General Amakusa, among some. May I have your own name?

Re: STAGE

[bondsofsuffering]

Oh wow - in that case, it's an honor, ma'am.

[Bowing.]

The name's █████!

[He makes all the gestures and movements of saying a name, but nothing is heard.]

ok apparently Emet already did his thing but [waves hands] timelines

[worthathousand]

[ ...Right. Well, that's super cursed-feeling. Still, she covers her discomfort quickly enough. ]

I assure you, the honor of your hospitality is mine.

My companion and I— [ she indicates Alexander ] —were considering seeing what your backstage has available after all. May we enter?

Re: STAGE

[bondsofsuffering]

Be my guest!

[Gesturing towards it!

Somewhere, a bell rings, and the gorse plant - now moved next to the attendant and wrapped in fabric by Alexander - seems to be beginning to push its way out of its pot...]

Re: STAGE

[worthathousand]

[ ACTUALLY hold that thought ]

...Ah. Perhaps I should...

[ a pause ]

Might I see to that plant of yours? I do have some experience with growing things.

Re: STAGE

[bondsofsuffering]

Oh. Uh, sure, if you want?

[Have at, Amaranth.]

Re: STAGE

[worthathousand]

[ She has NO PLAN. So... improvisation.

Can she lift up the pot? What happens if she tries? ]

Re: STAGE

[bondsofsuffering]

[It's a very heavy pot! Even heavier now that it's grown a bit.

Also, the pot is falling apart even more :c It's really just barely holding together here.]

Re: STAGE

[worthathousand]

[ mild, as much to herself as the attendant— ] Does the theater truly hold in thrall, I wonder...

[ then again, perhaps Persephone's experiences with dance weren't so entirely different.
to the attendant: ]

Do you have any pruning shears?

Re: STAGE

[bondsofsuffering]

Er... we have some prop ones? They're made of rubber, though. Want to make sure no one gets hurt or anything!

Re: STAGE

[worthathousand]

Hm... in that case, perhaps you could find me a sharp knife from the kitchens?

Re: STAGE

[bondsofsuffering]

Er... Terribly sorry ma'am, but I'm not really allowed to leave my post...

Re: STAGE

[worthathousand]

In that case... I'll be right back.

[ and she will in fact attempt to BOOK IT over to the food tables to acquire. a knife. as every mother should have. ]

Re: STAGE

[bondsofsuffering]

[She can acquire...

a butter knife!

All other food items that might require cutting are already pre-cut to bite sized pieces. Isn't that so convenient?]

Re: STAGE

[worthathousand]

[ womp womp. well, she'll take it with her all the same—and returns, breathing a touch harder. ]

...No such luck.

Perhaps I ought to take that with me? It seems like it might interfere with your stage if allowed to continue as-is, and I can search for a more suiting plot of land.

Re: STAGE

[bondsofsuffering]

I... do have to ask that you do not take our props, ma'am. They are for our performances, after all.

Re: STAGE

[worthathousand]

[ not unkindly ]

It isn't being properly cared for, if it has broken through the pot like that—and you with no tools for gardening.

I can try to cut back some of the roots, if you'll allow it, but this dull knife is at best a mediocre tool for the job.

Re: STAGE

[bondsofsuffering]

Oh, not to worry! I'm sure our gardener will take care of it once the night's over with.

Re: STAGE

[worthathousand]

...Where could I find this gardener?

Re: STAGE

[bondsofsuffering]

He's not on duty - no real use in keeping a gardener around during a party, right?

Re: STAGE

[worthathousand]

Even so. There must be a garden, in that case.

Re: STAGE

[bondsofsuffering]

Not in access for today's events, I shouldn't think...

Re: STAGE

[firstworldproblem]

[When it comes to plants, Amaranth is probably better suited for such things seeing as she was on LiliS and Persephone's affinity for flowers.

Baddass battle mom has got this.

He gives her a nod as he heads out if she does not stop him.]