Heart Game: Sol [#05]

[idolpro]

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[furrytailprince]

[ It is indeed wagging as Okami leanings forward, hanging on every word ]

And then what happened?

[bluerosestyle]

[Even the black-haired boy looks back at him with interest... Meanwhile, Sol tries to grab his tail carefully (and fails at it).]

"Oooh, it was a very epic battle... the likes of which had never been seen then, and was never seen again. A battle fought between the greatest warrior of all time and one of the Divine protectors of humanity. What do you think happened, young one? Who do you think won?"

[furrytailprince]

Divine protector of humanity?

[bluerosestyle]

"You don't remember? That's the Northern White Dragon. And the East, West and Southern dragons are protectors of humanity too. They, and the Integrity Knights, keep us safe from invaders from the Dark Territory."

[The girl says that like she's repeating someone's lecture! Meanwhile, tiny Sol... catches Okami's tail... Hopefully he won't mind?? He's looking at him to see if he did something wrong.]

[furrytailprince]

[ Okami jerks around in surprise ]

[bluerosestyle]

[!! Lets go of it immediately.]

S-Sorry! Did that hurt...?

[furrytailprince]

N-No, I was just surprised.

[bluerosestyle]

[Sol wants to say something, but then he looks at his grandfather, who is still watching them kindly as he waits for Okami's answer to his question and shuts his mouth very quickly.]

[furrytailprince]

[ Turns back in the direction of Sol's gaze, still watching him out of the corner of his eye ]

Ah, it would not be a very heroic tale if the warrior lost, I presume.

[bluerosestyle]

[He's behaving!!!!!

Sol's grandfather looks pleased, nods, and continues his tale. After an epic fight, retold with great skill, the great hero was able to leave the cave, his life pardoned by the dragon, but leaving the Blue Rose Sword behind.

Then he smiles at Okami.]

"A protector of humanity is also a hero, even though dragons are not human. That is why in a fight between the Northern White Dragon and Bercouli, a tie was the best outcome."

"It wouldn't be a heroic tale if someone good died just for the sake of treasure!" the black-haired boy helpfully adds.

"...That sounds strange coming from you, Kirito," Sol says.

[furrytailprince]

Ah, that is even better. Destroying a great protector would be a terrible loss. What happened to the sword?

[bluerosestyle]

[Sol seems happy, and says this dreamily:]

"Maybe it's still there... I'd love to see it someday."

[Kirito seems to share the sentiment and nods. The girl shakes her head (but also seems fond of the thought).

The grandfather replies to Okami.]

"Whether this sword is real or not has been reason for debate for centuries. But I like to think the sword is there, by the dragon's side, keeping it company."

[furrytailprince]

I see no reason why it should not be real.

[bluerosestyle]

[. . . The children love you.

The grandfather laughs.]

"You are right! There is no reason why it shouldn't be real."

[Kirito and the girl start talking between themselves, and Sol looks at Okami.]

"Do you really think so? That the sword is there?"

[furrytailprince]

[ Slight tail wagging at attention ]

Of course. Legends have to come from some element of truth.

[bluerosestyle]

I want to see it... Ah, it's doing it again!

[Your tail has been noticed.]

[furrytailprince]

Doing it again?

[bluerosestyle]

[points at it]

Your tail! It's moving.

[furrytailprince]

[ Grabs at it ]

Ah, it does that when I get excited sometimes...

[bluerosestyle]

Hehe, did you like my grandfather's story that much? He's very good at telling them!

[furrytailprince]

I did. I have never heard something so fascinating.

[bluerosestyle]

What was your favorite part? The Blue Rose Sword? Bercouli? The dragon? Their fight? The end?

[furrytailprince]

Thew sword and the dragon. How about you?

[bluerosestyle]

Bercouli and the sword! And the fight!

[He makes a "fight pose" when he says the last sentence.]

[furrytailprince]

You wish to fight too?