Heart Game: Sol [#02]

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[bluerosestyle]

Huh. Fine, you can pass.

[he moves]

Why're you all the way up here, anyway? We don't get many visitors this up in the North.

[syncintohell]

Unfortunately, I lost my way. This was the nearest road I could find, and I followed it here.

[bluerosestyle]

How do you get lost so bad you end up in another village? Guess there's dumb people everywhere, eh? Go in, boy, you're in luck. You're in time for the festivities so you'll get free food and drink tonight.

[syncintohell]

[ his jaw tightens, but he doesn't shout at him. He does make an annoyed sound tho, clicking his tongue. ]

Tch! In any case, where do you recommend I head?

[bluerosestyle]

The Church is your best bet, but I dunno if they'll take a grown man like you for the night. It's just women and children there.

[syncintohell]

[ lowers his head, respectfully, at getting the information. ]

I suppose there is no harm in checking. I will be on my way.

[ he meant to ask more for directions, but. ah, well, he should find it ]

[bluerosestyle]

[The main street seems to lead to main square, and also to the tallest building in the village-- you can see it from where you are, and it looks like a church! There is a big bell on top of it. You can also go right, although you have no reason to do that, or follow the smell of bread if you're hungry, but you're Shu so rustic bread is probably not for you.]

[syncintohell]

[ croissants are one of the two foods he likes, but yeah, he'll be heading for the church. ]

[bluerosestyle]

[Maybe you can try going there later if you have money...

The church looks a little smaller than it did from afar, and less grandiose than one would expect. Its doors are closed.]

[syncintohell]

[ Shu knocks against the door ]

[bluerosestyle]

[A few minutes after the knock, a stern-looking woman opens it. She is dressed as a nun, gasp, shock.]

Yes? How may I be of assistance?

[syncintohell]

I need a place to stay the night. Do you have rooms I could be put up in?

[bluerosestyle]

[She looks at him in silence. Then, she closes her eyes.]

Very well. If it is for one night, you are welcome to stay with us. I will not turn away someone in need.

[syncintohell]

If there is anything I can do to return the favor, do let me know.

[ since he is apparently allergic to the normal person's "thank you" ]

[bluerosestyle]

[she smiles very faintly. or maybe it's just that her face was not designed with smiles in mind?]

Do you wish to come in now, or will you be joining us in the evening?

[syncintohell]

[ ...sol said he should get something to eat, but he doesn't particularly want to... ]

As I said, if you need help I will aid you. Do you need more hands at your festival?

[bluerosestyle]

Are you referring to the Tree of Life festivities? Those are handled by the Village Elder. The Axiom Church is not involved in them.

If you plan to attend, please come back before 7. We do not open our doors to anyone later than that, because of the children.

[syncintohell]

The guard from before I reached the village mentioned it— I had no idea if you were affiliated or not, but it seemed a reasonable guess. That said, it is fine. I have no particular reason to attend.

[bluerosestyle]

[She moves to the side, holding the door open for him.]

Then, you are welcome under our roof. I am Sister Azalia, and I am in charge of this Church.

[syncintohell]

Itsuki Shu. It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

[ He steps into the building. ]

[bluerosestyle]

[She seems to want to ask something, but-- no, a woman of faith doesn't pry

as soon as he comes in, he can hear children scrambling to run away and pretend they weren't misbehaving by trying to overhear]

The children are very curious, so please be patient with them. I will show you around and introduce you to Selka, who will be showing you to your room.

[syncintohell]

Children are adorable, are they not? I would hold nothing against beings so pure and lovely to behold.

[ he sounds both very fond and like someone who has had very limited interaction with children. ]

[bluerosestyle]

[she can tell]

Pure and lovely might be a slight exaggeration... but your attitude is a good one. I hope they do not disappoint you.

[The Church is not a big place. she leads the way to the kitchen, where a girl of approximately 12 years of age is apparently preparing sandwiches for over ten people.]

This is Selka. Selka, this is Itsuki Shu. He will be staying with us tonight. If you don't mind, can you prepare food for one more?

[looks like you won't be able to skip eating after all, shu...]

[syncintohell]

All people must strive to reach their potential. Satisfaction is the death of improvement, so even if I am disappointed it only means they have yet room to grow.

[ curses. why is everyone mean to him. ]

[ I mean.

bends at the waist, sweeping into a theater bow, as if to an audience rather than being introduced to a singular person. ]

Good evening.

[bluerosestyle]

[Selka stares at him, and then giggles. And then glances at Sister Azalia. And then clears her throat and puts on a Stern Look (obviously copied from Sister Azalia).]

Good evening. I'm Selka Zuberg, Sister Azalia's student in the Sacred Arts. Are you a Lost Child of Vecta?

[Sister Azalia seems content to watch this exchange.]