II. the priestess's third wish | video | violet city

[fullmoonfortune]

[Ryoji's grinning this evening because - not only is it Tanabata, one of the festivals he never had the chance to celebrate back home - his Eevee egg has hatched! The sleepy fox pokémon in question is lolling around beside him, and he's scratching her stomach softly as he shows her off.]

Hello everyone! It's Ryoji again. I hope everyone's celebrations are going well, and that you've made your wishes! I know I have.

[The Eevee yawns and Ryoji chuckles, turning the 'Gear away from her and back to himself.]

I guess Orihime-chan's still a little tired. She's named after the beautiful woman from the legend - isn't that great? I thought it'd be fitting, since she was born today.

[And while he is super interested about wishes, he won't ask about anyone's in public.]

Comments

[conduit]

I think it is~! Most people don't seem to celebrate or think twice about their birthday. Now, this person will always have a reminder about it wherever they go~! It's a very smart thing to do! [ especially since Rangiku's real birthday isn't very well known ): ]

[fullmoonfortune]

Do you have a birthday like that, Rangiku-san? [He's only teasing.]

[conduit]

[ For a brief, but definitely noticeable moment, Rangiku's immediate reaction is a crestfallen and empty stare. Her birthday. The day where a Gin Ichimaru saved her life and gave her food before she whittled away. The day that spawned the rest of her life, the beating and soul robbing from Aizen, the constant betrayals of Gin that culminated in his death still as a traitor to the soul society. The fact that she doesn't even know her own birthday, or why her name was Rangiku seemed to flood her thoughts and overpower them enough to show some visible hurt. It appears that trying not to think about it just worsens the problem.

As quickly as the emotions arrives, it fades. ]

My birthday~? It's usually a celebration all of the best food, saké and people one could find!

[fullmoonfortune]

[Ryoji furrows his brow, wondering at the expression; it seems so off with the happy words that arrive after it, almost as if it had never existed.]

Then I guess I'll know exactly when it is, if you celebrate it so well. I'll make sure to bring you an amazing gift too.

[Maybe a hug. Or two, for that hurt he'd seen.]

[conduit]

I'll tell you now it's near the end of September~! [ The reason why the mun remembers it so well is because Rangiku and I share the same birthday |D Or her fake birthday, whatever. ]

I'll be looking forward to your fantastic gift! [ and the hugs. She likes the hugs. ]

[fullmoonfortune]

[Mun'll be sure to get you a present too, if you don't mind fic |D.]

I'll be looking forward to giving it to you.

[conduit]

[ I'd only mind if I didn't know your birthday!!!! That means I'd be unable to gift you, like, ever. ]

Geez, Ryoji, you don't have to make me look forward to the date even more now~!

[fullmoonfortune]

[Quite a bit away!! Early May, actually!]

What kind of things do you like? [He will get the biggest and the bestest. Or the cutest. Yeah, that sounds right.] I want to make sure my present is good enough for someone as wonderful as you.

[conduit]

[ How early May...? ]

I like saké! And cute things~! And nice clothing! I also really like cat themed furniture and stuff~! I'm not sure why, but those kitten clocks always seem to be the cutest things and they're always on top of my list~!

Now, Ryoji, you have to tell me what you want for your birthday! There's no way I'm going to let you go above and beyond if I can't do the same. [ Although... she might not follow through on this! She will definitely get him a nice gift or two though! ]

[fullmoonfortune]

[Mmore like generally the second week of May! Maybe!]

Well, the thing is... I don't really know when my birthday is. [Since he wasn't born in the-- traditionally sense, and he doesn't know when he was created. He could go back to the date of his first memory, but that's a sad one.]

[conduit]

[ ..../quietly notes this. ]

How do you not know when you were born? [ It's not a question of judgment, it's a question of curiosity. There's a slight tremble in Rangiku's voice. Whether this is creepy or it's particularly resonant with her is a matter of debate, but it's clearly affecting her in a way she doesn't overtly show. ]

[fullmoonfortune]

[--There it goes, his mouth ducking behind his scarf. It's almost like a safety net for him.]

It's difficult to explain. [Think of a new topic, Ryoji--!] Did you make a wish today, Rangiku-san?

[conduit]

I have time. [ She looks at him in a bit of silent concerned. She doesn't want to reveal this, but, two peas in a pod...

It might make him feel more comfortable. ] Truth be told, I don't know my real birthday either. And why would I make a wish? [ She doesn't wish often! ]

[fullmoonfortune]

[That's the ticket. Ryoji doesn't answer for a moment or two; he's thinking of how to put it.

Finally, he seems to find a way. Orihime yawns and climbs into his lap, so he scratches between her ears softly as he speaks.]

I was created, not born. And [his voice, where it'd be cheerful, is a little wistful, with the makings of a wry smile hiding behind his scarf] because it's Tanabata. Any wish today'll come true, I'm sure.

[conduit]

[ ...He was created? What does that even mean? For a moment, Rangiku sits there in some sort of stunned silence before finding the words to continue onward. ]

Created? Wouldn't the day of your creation be your birthday? [ She shrugs about the wish thing. ] I'm not sure what to wish for.

[fullmoonfortune]

[The day of his creation... He sighs a little.]

If you put it that way, then I guess it'd be something like... The third of December? [He smiles about the wishes though; it's peeking oer the edge of his scarf, almost secretive.] I think I'd wish to stay here with Rangiku-san and everyone else.

[...really he wished that Nyx wouldn't appear in Johto but hey she hasn't done so for a month already --]

[conduit]

December third?! Mark it on your calendar~! We're going to be celebrating it for sure! [ She giggles, as she claps at the compliments. ] Well, I hope your wish stays true! After all you just said your wish out loud!

[ Well, if he keeps quiet about that wish, hopefully it won't happen1 ]