genessia | A small message (Video - locked to Satsuki Kiryuin)

[Its been a long time since Mamizou had spoken with anyone period. She'd remained content with sinking deep into the background of the city around her. Very few people knew she was anything other then another normal woman, and she liked it that way. She'd adjusted so much to normal life it was easy to think she might have simply vanished entirely, but that was not the case. It had been some time since she reached out to anyone though, but she couldn't help but interfere this time.]

It has been some time, Lady Kiryuin. I do not mean to interrupt you, as I assume you are busy as always, but there is a certain matter I need to bring to your attention. It does not technically come under your jurisdiction, however you are a person I know to be reliable, and it involves a certain person that spends a lot of time around you. It is a matter I have little doubt you would be better off knowing about.

[Though she is not specific, she has no intention to play word games this time. Once she's sure she has Satsuki's attention, she'll get down to business.]

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[It's indeed been a long time, but Satsuki would never hold it against Mamizou- the female tanuki didn't really seem the type to stay in one place for lengthy amounts of time. So to hear her message is a rather pleasent surprise.]

Apologies for the wait, Futatsuiwa, I needed to make certain I would not be interrupted for the next twenty minutes.

[Hopefully that will be enough time.]

What is the situation?

I am afraid the topic at hand is not going to be a very pleasant one. I am honestly ashamed it slipped my mind for as long as it did. In my own selfishness, I thought only of myself and my own desires, and did not use my knowledge for the benefit of others. But I did not contact you out of some sense of self pity, it is not too late.

[She reaches for something off camera, and retrieves a book.]

I stumbled across the information while seeing how practical a class on the 'formerly mythological' might be. That is a topic for another time, however. The important part is I was reminded of something I already knew. It involves the Komeiji sisters. Tell me, how do you believe they are doing in this world? It might seem like it is well, but in reality I believe the two of them are faring rather poorly. This world does not cater to their...well, let us just call them dietary needs.

[.. Wow, it really has been a long time since Satsuki and Mamizou have spoken. Just listening to the tanuki makes the Nova Guardian feel like she's talking to a close, older relative. Which is pretty alarming, really.

Needless to say her full attention is given.]

I have found myself consistantly worrying about the young Komeiji as of late, actually. I have noticed gradual changes in her behavior over the months, though she insisted that she was in 'good enough' health. The mention of danmaku appeared to lift her spirits.

That said, I would not have guessed that the issue actually deals with hunger.

[A deep frown forms. Well, deeper than normal.]

What risks might we be facing should this continue?

The answer to that question is quite obvious, Lady Kiryuin. Satori youkai are an unusual breed, but they are still a living, breathing creature. A living creature unable to replenish its energy will begin to wither, and eventually perish. I would not enjoy seeing that happen to them. I would not call them close friends. In all honesty, I find my inability to trick them somewhat frustrating. However, frustration does not mean the same as dislike, so I contacted you as soon as I was able. Unfortunately, knowing the problem does not mean solving it. That will prove to be somewhat awkward."

[She flips to a bookmarked page in her book. She doesn't expect the Nova City Guardian to be able to read it over the feed, its just reference.]

For a creature like a bake-danuki, it is easy. We can eat just as humans do. I am rather fortunate in that regard. Most youkai who are similar to humanity can survive like this. Sadly, however, satori are a unique species. They need to feed their minds as well as their bodies, and being surrounded by cities filled with false humans is like trying to survive on a handful of rice when one is used to a daily banquet.

A sigh escapes her. "There is no pleasant way to say it, so I shall simply state the truth straight out. A satori, to the best of my knowledge, normally lives on the minds and bodies of humanity. Yes, I said bodies as well. It is not a pleasant topic for sure. But it must be brought up. If they continue as they are, they will being to grow weaker and weaker. But.."

[For a brief moment, a bit of doubt shows on the face of the normally confident woman.]

...I fear I do not know how to solve this problem. At my nature I am a relatively simple woman and I imagine you and I share a distaste for the most obvious answer. However, I can come up with nothing better. That is why I came to you.

[The most obvious answer, of course, being to just feed them some people. That is not a thing you can really look for volunteers for, though!]

[She was afraid of that. Satsuki has her suspicions that youkai would have to feed on flesh, it was an issue brought up during the Guardian debate after all.

So, in a way, this wasn't entirely unexpected. But she hadn't been prepared to be the one dealing with the matter on such a personal scale. The Nova Guardian crossed her arms with, of course, a frown.]

An obvious solution does not come to mind for me, either.. But it would be reasonable to believe that the spirits would not have brought a flesh eating species here just to rot.

Thank you for bringing this to my attention. I will see what I can do to find a solution, but if any ideas come to mind on your end, do not hesitate to contact me.

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