towerofanimus | 2nd Constellation

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2nd Constellation

Characters: Issun and whoever runs into him!
Setting: Floor 32, on one side of the forest.
Format: Action because I'm still lazy.
Summary: Issun makes a make-shift shrine for all intents and purposes, and kind of monologues to himself.
Warning: TOWER OF SADIMUS: A PUNCH TO THE FEELS. Also known as Issun's going to make everyone cry (SOMEHOW????).

[A wild cherry tree. Not as great or grandure as the kinds that bloom around Shinshu or Kamiki, and no where near as great as Sakuya's tree - but it's still blooming beautifully. Underneath the tree, a painted scroll is layed out - the brushwork detailing many different white animals, all patterned with crimson markings, some armed with weaponry, and some armed with instruments.

It's a little lacking for a shrine - Issun's not good with stone, wood, or metal, so it's lacking proper statues and monuments - so all the Poncle can really contribute is a painting, and a stroke of Bloom to add a few flowers around the tree's roots, before laying a small package in the grass and kneeling down there.]

... H-hey. I dunno if you guys can hear me, here - but if you can, ya better clean out your ears and listen good! I know I'm really important to you guys, back home...
I'm the Celestial Envoy! Making people believe and love you guys is what I'm supposed to do, and I love doin' it!
But I'm not at home. Wherever this place is - it took me, and told me that our place was destroyed.
I know you're probably laughin' it up right now, Ammy, but trust me, I know they're lying! It's a load, if you ask me!

But I'm not there to make sure the people believe in you guys! Ya gotta figure somethin' out, okay? It's not really proper, or traditional, but...
Maybe you should send someone else out, for a while! Pick out one of the others to be a temporary Envoy, okay!?
If ya don't do something while I'm gone, the world really will be destroyed - what'll all the plants do without their sun!?
And the rivers without their water! Imagine, all of the lake beds, dry as a bone 'cause people don't believe in the Gods of Water!
Makes me shudder, just thinkin' about our home turnin' to a desert 'cause the gods can't make it rain!

[The next part, he pauses a bit for, before reaching up to shift his tiny hat. He sounds a little choked up as he speaks, but like hell he's gonna let even a single tear fall.
Not now - he has to be stronger than ever.]

... Furball - I know you're up there too, with the rest of'em. And you better be listenin' twice as hard as the rest of those guys, alright!?
I brought you an offering, if you can hear me up there! It's not as great as Granny's Cherry Cakes, but I promise it ain't half bad.
But for this...

For this, ya better keep the sun shining, ya hear me!? If I come home to a dark world, I'll come up there myself if I have to!
I'll make the sky rain paintings, if I really have to!
So... So you better do your job, okay!?
Take care'a Nippon while I'm gone! And take care'a yourself, too! Don't wear yourself down!

[After ending his little monologue (properly, of course, even after all that rambling), he stands up and looks at the painting a bit, before letting out a sigh.]

... I can't believe I even miss gettin' slobbered on, yuck. Guess I miss you more than I thought, Ammy...

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[ As far as he knew, this Tower had all different sorts. Trolls, not humans, humans... all with different cultures and societies. It was a bit of a vacation, as far as he was concerned. Well, minus the creepy hallways and everything. Despite this, Ronald had taken to wandering around and getting a better lay of the land. Naturally, he would chance upon Floor 32 during his wanderings.

He hears the voice but says nothing to begin with. It sounds intimate, almost as if he'd chanced upon something he shouldn't have. So he begins to move away... but the shift in the Poncle's voice draws his attention. It's only when Issun stops does he approach, quietly. Reverently, almost. ]

'Scuse me. Couldn't help but overhear someone here. Is everything alright?

[Ah - this guy overheard, huh? Ronald's gonna have to look down to see the owner of the voice, of course, but Issun does start to bounce in place to stay eye-level with him.

If it where anyone else giving a speech like he just had, they'd probably be embarrassed - but this is Issun. It's his job as the Celestial Enovy to speak like that, whether people are listening or not.]

Not considerin' the fact that I miss gettin' covered in dog drool, yeah.
Not hurt or anything, anyway!

Other than that, though, just caught in the same mess as everyone else here, y'know?

[ The source of the voice causes him to double take though. Whoops. Wasn't expecting it to come from one so tiny. ]

...cor. Didn't see you there. Sorry.

[ The bouncing's a little distracting though but nothing he can't handle. Hands going in his pockets as he straightens up, crossing one ankle behind another. ]

Didn't mean to eavesdrop. Just kind of happened. But I'm guessing you're new too, eh? We're all pretty buggered the way I see it. Worlds supposedly gone, everything's screwed over... but for what it's worth...

I'm sure Ammy misses you as much as you miss her.

Nah - don't worry about it! I'm just glad my voice carries pretty well!
Gotta be able to talk loud when you're not too big, right?

[That next part gets to him a bit - though he's not gonna show it.]

... Yeah, I know - for a great God and everything, she needs me a lot more than she lets on, heh!
I just hope nothin' happens to her - without the sun, the rest'a the gods are kinda doomed too, you know?
What's a plant without sunlight? And without plants, the water stagnates...
Water stagnates, and people get sick!

'S all a big circle.

[... Heh.]

Yeah. For a second there, I thought there was a regular-sized human about. [ A beat. ] No offense. What sort are you anyway?

[ Though you have his attention with the next bit of attention. Rapt attention. The same eagerness a child has coupled with a measure of concern. He's just gonna crouch down on his haunches so Issun can settle down himself. ]

...Blow me. You know a god? That's absolutely ace. If you ask me, don't think you've got anything to worry your head over. She'll prolly be fine. Who knows? Might even be hurrying here to break you out even as we speak!

And here I was just thinking you were just yakking on to someone else. Would that be praying then, what you were doing?

I'm a Poncle - our kind's always been connected with the Gods!

And I don't know just any ol' god, either - Ammy's full name is Amaterasu.
She's the god of the sun, and the mother of all of'em!

[And his best friend.]

I guess you could call it prayin', though it wasn't as proper as I'd like. No statues, no monuments... no nothing! Just a painting and a bag of treats!

[Sighhh.]

... I dunno if she could break me out, though. She's got the stuff for it alright - but she's gotta stay where she is!
The sun goes out without her powers around, and like I said...
The circle and all!

A Poncle, eh? That's a new one for me there. Met troll and a color-drinking vampire but a Poncle?

[ Further interest here. Moving to cross his legs under him as he rests his head on his hand. ]

Not any god. You got that right. I'm guessing she's a pretty big shot where you come from. You must be one important little poncle. This tower really does bring in all sorts.

But who knows. She's prolly still gonna try and save you, even if she's got work to do. I'm still hoping for a chance like that myself but... they're looking kind of slim.

[ Turning his attention back to the painting though. ]

You did this, then?

Yeah, the painting's my latest work!

[That gets a proud tone of voice from him, as he looks at it fondly.]

I figured I might as well make something if I was gonna set up a shrine, you know?

And since I'm an artist, what's better than a painting!

[ He can't help but grin at that. ]

Does one good to see someone who takes pride in his work. And a right good piece it is too. Guessing Ammy'd be pretty impressed with it if she ever saw it.

So... are you keeping this around or is this a one-time deal?

I dunno! I'm gonna pack up the painting so it doesn't get messed up, but I wouldn't mind settin' this place up permanently.

Too bad I don't have a statue for this!

[He's only good with the brush, not with the chisel. :(]

Might be good for you. Could give Ammy a little something to hone in on should she come barging in, eh?

[ Glancing over at the painting before offering Issun a rather eager smile, resting his head on his own hand. ]

Keep your pecker up, little Poncle. S'alright.

[ But a pause. ]

Right. I'd near forgotten. I'm Ronald by the way. You are?

The name's Issun. It's kind of ya to try and cheer me up, considering how dank this place is! You always do that?
Pop up behind a guy and give'im a pep talk?

[He's joking around, of course; he does appreciate it a lot.]

There's always a silver lining in any situation, eh? Besides. This place is gloomy enough. Not much of a point if anyone's gonna make it gloomier. We just have to stick together and maybe we can go home sometime, right?

[ A smirk back. ]

Heh - somethin' like that, I guess!

I know just how awesome a force can get when there's a country's worth a people behind it, after all; I bet we'd find a way outta here in no time if we all just got together.

That's the spirit! There might be good news for us yet if there are others here who haven't lost hope.

[ A small smile. ]

So what about it, Issun? Think I can count on you to help me out there?

[Zero's out exploring more after his first night in the place, trying to see if his friends really weren't there with him. He found another forest that was a little weirder than before, but it didn't deter him. He did, however, get distracted when he heard a little voice talking, but he caught the last thing the tiny creature said.

Smirking, Zero sat down behind him, leaning in.]

Miss getting slobbered on, huh? Naughty.

[Yeah - he's gotten used to big guys sneaking up on him. People really haven't seen a Poncle before, have they?

So he just turns around to face Zero, letting out a snerk.]

Heheh - if only! Too bad I'm talkin' about a wolf. All wolves slobber on their friends, even if it's nasty.

[Zero's never met a Poncle, it's true, but he's met tiny folks before so he wasn't that surprised to see him as he was. His fox tail thumped behind him, happy to see this little guy seemed to be cheerful; lots of little creatures he had met in the past always seemed grumpy. Probably because they almost get stepped on a lot.]

Oh, that's too bad, but I completely understand where she comes from. Something in the canine genes that make it impossible to not drool when excited, I guess.

[... A-ah - this guy has a fox tail? ... Is he a Kitsune!?

...

Also how did he not see that before, whoa. Issun, you are going blind in your old age.]

... Where'd you get the tail? That always been there?

[Also, he swears to the Gods, if this guy tries to munch on him like Ammy had when they met --]

[He shouldn't munch on him unless he says something that deserves a good munching, worry not.

He glances back at his tail and it thumps harder on the ground.]

Of course it's always been there! It's technically the best friend I have now.

... Your best friend?

[Ammy chased her tail'n all, but best friend..?]

Hey, uh... what kinda fox are you, anyway?

[Basically what he's asking is - mythological friend or foe? You a trickster fox, or a messenger?]

Yeah, since my other friends weren't brought here. [He looks sad for a second, probably much for the same reason Issun was earlier, thinking of all his friends dead and gone.]

I'm Zero! [Because clearly that question was just a weird way to ask for his name.]

No no, not your name!

[Yeesh - dogs these days...]

Are ya some kinda fox demon?

Kinda rude, calling me a demon when you just met me! I mean, I didn't automatically assume you're a tick or something.

[Beat.]

'Cause you're not like a magic tick, right? I can't afford lyme disease right now.

H-hey - you can't blame me for wondering!

Where I come from, foxes like you are either demons or some kinda messenger for the gods!
Thought I'd go with the first one, since the second one's pretty rare, y'know?

[HUFF.]

And I'm not a tick! Or any kinda bug!

Hmmmm, well, I think my great-grandma was a messenger but for a duke or something, if that counts?

And that's good to know! A fairy then?

No no - not a fairy either!

[Wow, Issun's glow sure is getting redder and redder. You're pretty good at hitting nerves, Zero.]

Do I look like a babe with butterfly wings to you!?

[Zero finds his color changing pretty interesting. He's smirking at him in such amusement, possibly a little dickish, but an all in good fun sort of smirk.]

No, now you look like a mood ring. What're you then?

[The forest is such a different place compared to the city-- she can't get enough of it. So she happens to be in the same vicinity as Issun too. When she hears his voice, though, she has to pause a bit. Is it the Tower doing weird things again? Because she isn't seeing anyone who's talking.

After a few minutes of listening, she decides that it couldn't be. The Tower deals with all things horrific and fear-inducing...this voice is an intimate address to a friend. In listening, though, she realizes that she unintentionally eavesdropped on Issun, so she quietly-- so as not to alarm the speaker-- steps forward to make a prayer to Ammy as well in repentance.

...His size is surprising, but she can see him well enough since he has a little green glow around him. Minako kneels in front of his little shrine and presses her palms together.]

Amaterasu, forgive me for accidentally hearing your friend's heartfelt words to you. I meant no harm and am truly sorry for the intrusion. Please be safe in your world, for the sake of your friend.

[Oh - a lady's voice! And turning around - she's a pretty lady, too!
Issun's gonna bottle up all those emotions for now, hopping a bit to give Minako a once over.]

... Heheh; don't worry about it, babe! Ammy's a benevolent god, I'm sure she doesn't mind a bit of eavesdroppin', since she used to do a bit herself!

[She unclasps her hands and smiles down at him, amused.]

Really? When you say that, she doesn't really sound like a god at all. She must be special.

She really is somethin', yeah!

[... He really misses her - but Nippon needs her more, right now.]

The big furball really looks like a god, though; I'm sure you'd be stunned! For a wolf, she's a looker!

[That's meant innocently, of course. She's a beautiful wolf, okay!]

[She laughs.]

I never thought I'd hear someone describe a wolf like that.

[She peeks down at him.]

I'm Minako Arisato.

[This forest was definitely...different. And not unlike a normal forest, but Fado simply couldn't stay away for long. When he saw the small Poncle underneath a tree, speaking at some sort of shrine however, he had simply sat a ways away, his violin in his lap, until he was finished.]

[And when he finally way...]

A bit homesick?

[... Oh; it's his sage friend. Yeaahhh.]

Just a bit, that's all. 'Sides, I gotta make sure the Gods know I'm okay!

[He chuckled.] No need to be ashamed. It would only make sense for one to miss their home in a place such as this. And your loyalty is quite admirable.

What do you mean? Don't you have any plans on keepin' up with your prayers, bein' a Sage and all?

[He hardly sees how it's admirable - just something he's gotta do, as the Celestial Envoy! Can't let the world go to ruin just 'cause he's not around! >:|]

Of course! A strange location is no excuse for idleness. [Plus the fact he was waiting for thousands of years, he certainly wasn't going to stop now.]

But many people would be disheartened and lose faith in such harsh situations as these, even if it may be when we need it most.

Then we just gotta keep the faith up, right? That's our job!

[Celestial Envoy and Sage UNITE???]

[BY THEIR POWERS COMBIIIINED]

Precisely! [And a small wave of his bow.] I have certainly seen the gods endure and triumph in far worse catastrophes. A lack of swift action does not necessitate a slip of commitment.

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destroys your nirvana finally

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CHERISHES THEM

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