[7rings] catchall for fukuda

[shiftingwinds]

i was so convinced we already had a pc that i spent way too long trying to find it

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[holeful]

Even coming from someone like me?

[shiftingwinds]

I don't see how the fact that it comes from you would make it any less sincere...

[holeful]

Well, some people find me unsettling, and I suppose that colors the things I say?

[shiftingwinds]

That's more their problem than yours, I'd say.

[holeful]

It's my problem in that it made it difficult to socialize.

But people here are so nice. I feel very lucky.

[shiftingwinds]

That's one good thing about this, then - it's given you the chance to meet nicer people.

[holeful]

Is it that? Or is it just because they don't know better?
[His normal slightly goofy demeanor falls away a moment but then, immediately.]

Haha, just a joke.

[shiftingwinds]

...that didn't really sound like a joke.

[holeful]

[Another laugh.]

I must not have told it right.

But, anyway. I'm interested in hearing more about yourself, miss Qingxuan.

[shiftingwinds]

About me? What is it that you'd like to know?

[holeful]

Well, I suppose what it is you'd be doing if you were home right now?

[shiftingwinds]

[what is it she'd be doing, huh...?

her expression flickers, just for a moment, before becoming a bit more serious than she typically is.]

Working, most likely - there's something I was investigating before I came here...

[holeful]

Investigating? Are you a detective?

[SEEMS RELEVANT.]

[shiftingwinds]

A heavenly official, which sometimes involves looking into things to discover the truth, so I guess in a way!

[...]

But this was more personal.

[holeful]

[Heavenly official.... sounds like God Cop to him.]

Here I'd have thought a god would be omniscient.

[shiftingwinds]

We oversee different things - I'm the god of the winds, not the god of everything.

[holeful]

Ah, I see... Were you investigating... wind crimes?

[What does that mean. He has no idea either.]

[shiftingwinds]

[pfffft. she giggles a little at that, then waves a hand.]

No, no - it was something of a personal matter. Not a crime, exactly. [...] At any rate, we heavenly officials investigate things when our worshippers have prayers that might indicate something strange is going on - usually when a monster or a ghost is tormenting them. Or, an official might be assigned to accompany another by the Heavenly Emperor, if he feels their skill could come in handy on the investigation.

[holeful]

Ah, you're quite hands on compared to most gods where I'm from. A lot of people don't believe in any sort of god at all.

[He smiles though.]
The way it is for you though... that sounds nice.

[shiftingwinds]

I enjoy the work I do. [she also enjoys being worshipped... living long enough to try new wines... etc etc] It works well when everyone is doing their part.

Of course, not everyone does, but. That's something that we investigate, too, when the need arises.

[holeful]

And when people need help? Even if it's just on an individual level? Do you investigate that too?

[shiftingwinds]

It's impossible to personally answer every prayer, I'm afraid - but most palaces have junior officials to handle the prayers that can be answered with a smaller amount of power.

[...]

Still, I prefer to handle it myself when I can. If I can't help my followers, then I ought not to be a god at all.

[holeful]

It sounds like a good system. I'm glad to hear you're so dedicated to helping people. You and our dear doctor, both... I'm impressed by your resolve.

[shiftingwinds]

Well, we're all just doing our best, aren't we? I'm sure you are, too.

[holeful]

I suppose. I don't really have any useful skills, though.