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.]

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[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 ]