genessia | I Was Searching For a Clue

WHO: Raye Hino, Satsuki Kiryuin
WHAT: Satsuki is trying to discover the truth of Genessia, and pays a visit to the newly-inducted spirit representative. They'll either get along or scream each other's heads off.
WHEN: April 25, 2014
WHERE: Genessia Shrine

Raye's mood was significantly lighter, now that she no longer had to rely on painkillers or a crutch to propel herself around the shrine. Doing chores while hobbling about on a bum leg was hard work, but it wasn't as if she had a great deal of other duties to tend to, like school and being a sailor scout. Things were peaceful, and she was glad for that. Jaune was doing well, and her friend Minako had shown up.

On top of all of this, she was busy preparing for the cherry blossom viewing festival. She'd contacted some of the local eateries to see if anyone would be interested in setting up a food cart nearby, and the results were positive. There was a lot of work to be done. The courtyard and steps needed to be swept, the chickens fed, the shrine floors scrubbed, the bell polished... It was never ending.

At the moment, she was standing near the top of a stepladder she'd procured in order to hang strings of paper lanterns across the courtyard and from the boughs of the cherry trees already heavy with pink blossoms. She wore the scarlet and white of her old temple maiden's garb, her long black hair tied near the waist to keep stray locks from blowing into her face while she maintained her careful balance. Her brow was furrowed, all of her concentration focused on the task at hand and making her heedless of any temple visitors. It wasn't as if she was expecting anybody.

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"When you put it that way 'unsocialized' does seem the appropriate word, that shines a bit of light on the selection process." Satsuki replies with furrowed brows. It still seems like an observation project of some sort to her, but she doesn't bother pressing that point.

"I take it you understand all of this because you possess the ability to communicate with the spirits. Does this mean that you also know the point of this arrangement?"

Raye hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Yeah, that's right." She considered just leaving it at that, but she doubted Satsuki would be satisfied with such little information. Raye would have wanted to know, if it were here.

She sighed, leaning back against a tree with folded arms and bowed head.

"They think we can restore the planet with our emotions. The more we feel, the more good it does. I think that's why the spirits don't differentiate between ordinary people and sadistic psychopaths. Conflict leads to emotions, even if those emotions are horrible."

Edited 2014-05-01 19:21 (UTC)

[Satsuki's expression has been extremely neutral up until now. The reasoning was.. Alarming. Actually a number of things are alarming, and she raises a hand to her mouth while fighting back a gasp.]

....

[Well.. There's no dancing around this, is there? This had suddenly become Satsuki's problem.]

I believe I understand why you would be hesitant to mention that. It seems I have little choice but to do my part, then.

But that does beg the question of how the charms come into play in all of this. If someone collected enough to make a wish, could they simply wish the planet to be restored?

[Raye shakes her head.]

If the spirits had that kind of power, we wouldn't be here. There are limits on the wishes, and they can only affect the areas within the city barriers.

[She sighs.]

Sure would be nice if it were that simple, though.

[Satsuki's response impresses Raye a little. She hears the truth, accepts it, and deals with it logically. She can respect that kind of mental fortitude.]

[Perhaps it's a little foolish to believe Raye so readily, but she doesn't have anything else to work with right now. Perhaps there will be other ways she can confirm the shrine maiden's truthfulness. While she is frustrated, she doesn't have time for that now.

For now she gives the benefit of the doubt.]

I thought as such. And is Harry the other who is aware of these circumstances?

Actually...you're the first person to ask.

[There was a lot of red tape when it came to revealing information about the spirits and Genessia. It's frustrating to Raye, since she feels everyone should know these things. But if the spirits tell her she can only answer questions, that's all she can do. It's up to Satsuki if she feels like telling anyone else what she learns. Raye glances away.]

And I haven't seen Harry in a while. As far as I know, he's still here. I just don't know where.

[The jerk won't even answer her calls!]

[Satsuki's brows furrow.]

.. Of all the time that you have been here? [She snorts] I must admit I am disappointed; but I can only blame myself for expecting much from 'them'. Very well.

[She gestures to the woman.]

I have just a couple more questions, if you wouldn't mind. Have you even noticed anything unusual when you read for a particularly lengthy amount of time?

Well... If I have to be fair, I haven't exactly been available for questions for very long.

[Stupid rampaging monster. Stupid painkillers. Even so, she kind of thought she'd get bumrushed with questions. It isn't the case. Raye shakes her head.]

I don't mind, go ahead.

[About the...reading? She didn't hear about this, but it's not like the spirits tell her EVERYTHING.]

No, can't say I'm much of a reader, but I think I know what it is. A lot of the text we see is shaped in a way that we can recognize, even though most of us speak different languages. So if you picked up a French book, your mind would perceive it in the language you speak.

[Just like Raye is speaking Japanese now. She has no idea if Satsuki speaks Japanese as well. ...But Raye's getting ahead of herself, because language translation isn't what Satsuki experienced.]

[Satsuki looks enlightened, there's almost a flash in her eyes as that puzzle piece comes together. In retrospect that should have been obvious to her!

She didn't speak with many people, though she did just assume Laharl is a japanese demon. Long story short the question of language translation didn't really come to mind and that hits her as well.]

I... See.. That does make sense; so then this must also work with spoken languages. Interesting..

[But that aside, Satsuki frowns. She would argue she believe Rei is 'making excuses for others laziness' but that wasn't important right now.]

And what is your part in all of this? Seeing as you can communicate with spirits, it'd make sense that you would be granted a special task.

Edited 2014-05-07 00:41 (UTC)

Yeah, well...it's hard to explain. There's a lot they need to tell us, but they've also got to gauge how much they think we'll be able to handle. They don't really feel emotions the same way we do.

[It's so hard to explain, and there's such a fine line to walk. But at least she knows now why they're hesitant to just drop the truth on everyone at once.]

I guess I'm a sort of mediator?

[She's not happy about it, but it's a duty.]

Anything else? I need to get back to hanging all of these up.

[Satsuki once again appears thoughtful- there's quite a bit for her to think about already, really. Any more questions may complicate things for her until she comes up with some tangible ideas.

That and she may be overstaying her welcome- It wouldn't be good to annoy her best source.]

I see. That will be all; I appreciate your time and patience. [She proceeds to turn to the side, but then looks back.] Until next time, then.

[Raye inclines her head. She appreciates the respect and good manners.]

It's no trouble. See you next time, Satsuki.

[She hoists herself up the ladder with another lantern, but pauses to watch the black-haired woman depart. She seems like she really wants to know what's going on with this world. The spirits are bound to take notice, she knows.]

Man, she is way too intense.

[And yet...also very cool.]

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