Imeeji Idol Productions ([personal profile] idolpro) wrote2022-08-07 12:02 pm

Flowers of Heaven 2: avante en garde

There's a snap in the air like the fluttering of a banner in the wind, and then the heavy sound of some large animal breathing.

Gathering around you, though, are creatures that more resemble the idea of animals: lions, wolves, gryphons, unicorns, and stags with stunted bodies, gaping mouths, and rearing poses—like nothing so much as... heraldry. Indeed, upon closer inspection, their bodies seem to be made of stitched brocade. Nevertheless, they bow their heads to you, solemn and respectful, and nudge at you with their heads, paws, and horns, guiding you toward a gap that's opened in the thick curtain of kudzu vines and onto a winding path beyond.

Once you cross through, the vines grow rapidly to cover the open space behind you, and the voices of your fellow idols fade from your ears. It seems as if you’re on your own, now.

❀ ❀ ❀

Here, the path beneath you is partially-paved with ancient-looking stones, and in the distance, from no identifiable direction, is the faint, steady sound of a drum.

It seems the herald-creatures are carrying some things for you: a collection of sixteen different flowers, and a small lantern of blue flame, and a wreath woven from vervain, star of bethlehem, and chamomile.



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unbr8kable: (something good)

[personal profile] unbr8kable 2022-08-07 08:10 pm (UTC)(link)
[:>]

Is it? I don't feel embarrassed at all.
gemuinemanagement: (spoon as sleep starts)

[personal profile] gemuinemanagement 2022-08-07 08:12 pm (UTC)(link)
It's embarrassing for me!
unbr8kable: (hey sailor)

[personal profile] unbr8kable 2022-08-07 08:14 pm (UTC)(link)
It is? But why?
gemuinemanagement: ('cause when I'm standing here)

[personal profile] gemuinemanagement 2022-08-07 08:15 pm (UTC)(link)
It's embarrassing when people say nice things that aren't true
unbr8kable: (shruggo)

[personal profile] unbr8kable 2022-08-07 08:19 pm (UTC)(link)
How d'you know they ain't true? You live in my house, I don't gotta try to butter you up none.
gemuinemanagement: ('cause for that instant)

[personal profile] gemuinemanagement 2022-08-07 08:26 pm (UTC)(link)
Everyone here is nice and says nice things
unbr8kable: (sir puffs)

[personal profile] unbr8kable 2022-08-07 08:58 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, I ain't nice, don't worry.
gemuinemanagement: (let's type words)

[personal profile] gemuinemanagement 2022-08-07 09:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Are you sure you're not
unbr8kable: (welllll)

[personal profile] unbr8kable 2022-08-07 09:08 pm (UTC)(link)
Absolutely. I'm a real asshole. See this very conversation.
gemuinemanagement: (we've got our guns and horses)

[personal profile] gemuinemanagement 2022-08-07 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
I don't believe you