01, journal

[ryuuhime]

[ Kosuiryo's found a nice place to sit on the edge of the fountain, her journal open, a fork in one hand and a pen in the other. She's smiling mirthfully, obviously very happy and perhaps a tad overexcited. She's been this way since she first woke up in town and found that she was not in her room, in her bed, in the Ryugujo, where she'd fallen asleep the other night. But to wake up on the Surface?

Something Wonderful.

She writes: ]

To my good hosts,

This child would like to give thanks for this wonderful chance you have given her. I never dreamed that such a wonderful thing could happen, but this chance I have been given is real as my father's throne!

I hope my good hosts do not mind if I remain on the Surface. I will do my best to help your efforts and if there is anything you need of me, ask, and I will do what I must to get it for you. You have the word of the Water Dragon Princess.

Comments

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[sun_goddess_sacrifice]

What an odd reaction to being abducted. Few would be so grateful, I imagine only those of questionable mental fortitude would be as such.

I imagine that of Toyotama Himesama would be more put off by such a rude summons, so perhaps a name for your dignified self would be helpful. Unless I am mistaken and my assumption is incorrect, then I humbly apologize with respect and request forgiveness for having lofty assumptions.

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[ryuuhime]

[ Is the book talking? How odd! But, Kosuiryo knows odder. She smiles and tenderly brushes a finger against the page. If the book is talking to her, it would make sense that she should talk as well. ] It is my dearest wish to be on the Surface, and it is my hosts who have granted my wish. I must be gracious to such kind people.

[ She lifts her journal and brings it closer, gently. ]

Your graciousness is admirable. I am Kosuiryo, daughter of the Water Dragon King, and loyal sister to Prince Tatsuboshi.

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[sun_goddess_sacrifice]

Then my assumption is correct, an interesting meeting of one unfamiliar. Perhaps my studies are not as well as they should have been, or perhaps this is a play of this confusing place and its methods. Either way a pleasure Kosuriyo sama. But may I ask, why is one such as yourself so interested in the land of men? And a land that is foreign from your own world. This is not a place to be pleased about.

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[ryuuhime]

[ Books study? Well, if they can be written in, then perhaps so… ]

You may.

This land may be second nature to you, but to me, it is exciting and new and filled with wonderful, fantastic things that I cannot have if I remain in the Ryugujo.

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[sun_goddess_sacrifice]

This world is a cursed alien land that is no more second nature to myself than a fish nesting in a tree would be. Further, this world is quite inconvenient as it does not fully abide by the same laws of nature. Similar, but not exactly.

It would still prove more prudent to desire exposure to your worlds land, rather than relish this worlds. It would be troublesome for others if you did not hold a desire to also return....

Ah, but perhaps not.

Nay, forget what I have said. Perhaps this is not such a troubling situation. A new experience is good, yes? And one must make the best of their situations. There is much to experience here, so there is no doubt much for you to learn.

[And having someone who was not interested in going home could be useful later....]

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[ryuuhime]

I see. I hope that I do not trouble any persons while I am here, and if I do, I apologize, and hope that I may be forgiven.

[ She sets down her pen, no longer using it. ] I cannot help but be happy when I think of the wonderful things I will learn and do on the Surface, though it's not my world's Surface. But it is Surface nonetheless, and this new experience is one that I will embrace whole hearted.

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[sun_goddess_sacrifice]

I am unsure of what a god would learn here. However if you have questions I do not mind trying to answer them.

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[ryuuhime]

I am so glad for your offer! I shall take it, if that's all right.

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[sun_goddess_sacrifice]

Of course it is.

Written;

[to_theleft]

A water dragon princess?! Do you have any superpowers?

Written;

[ryuuhime]

[ Ah! Something invisible is writing in her magic talking book! She takes back her pen from beside her and starts to return the writing with her own. ]

I don't understand what you mean by 'superpowers', but I am powerful, yes.

Written;

[to_theleft]

Can you summon storms by howling?

Written;

[ryuuhime]

[ Kosuiryo thinks before responding. ]

I do not think so. I believe that is the wind god's power.

Written;

[to_theleft]

Are you sure? Maybe you're just not trying hard enough. You should give it a shot right now!

Written;

[ryuuhime]

I would not overstep my boundaries of the wind god. Not when he was so kind as to tell me the name of my family's hero. [ Plus, he's supposed to be a pretty nice guy. ] And if it were to be possible, I would not want to disturb this little town. Not when my hosts have been so kind to me.

Written;

[to_theleft]

Lame. Can you do anything else instead?

Written;

[ryuuhime]

[ Lame? Is he saying she's injured? ]

I do not understand. Why would you call me "lame"? I am not in any way injured or ailing.

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[bless_me_bagpipes]

[Did someone say throne? That implied a certain level of wealth. It wouldn't be a terrible idea to make the acquaintance of a princess... not that she would be in a position to offer any financial backing here. Ah-well, her manners were enough to impress the ol' duck all on their own.]

That's certainly putting a new spin on it, lassie.

[Not like when he'd first arrived. Scrooge had been irritable and well.. a bit demanding of their "hosts". He didn't enjoy being kidnapped half as much as she seemed to]

This is all one great adventure for you, isn't it?

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[ryuuhime]

[ Kosuiryo doesn't know what a "lassie" is, but she assumes it's a pet name of sorts.

She smiles brightly despite Scrooge not being able to see her face through the journal. ]

Oh yes. I look forward to learning all that I am able to about the Surface while I am here!

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[bless_me_bagpipes]

[It's a variation of "lass" so she's not too far off]

The Surface? That's the second time you've referred to this place in that manner. Do'ya mean t'say that you actually live beneath the waves when you're in your own homeland?

[Well she did call herself a "water dragon princess" but that could have been some kind of colorful title. Then again he had spoken to a living, breathing and talking shark here already.. and then there were the merfolk back in his own world. It wasn't all that difficult to believe... still it was also true that some people enjoyed spinning tales]

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[ryuuhime]

Yes. Underwater. In the Ryugujo where I and my family have lived for centuries. My father rules the waters from there.

Voice

[bless_me_bagpipes]

Then how is it that you can survive on land, lass? [Most marine creatures tended to need that environment to keep on existing]

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[ryuuhime]

I…do not know. [ She's never thought about it, actually. ] But that I am able to do so, I'm grateful.

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[bless_me_bagpipes]

I should say, I would be grateful too if roles were reversed.

[She doesn't sound like she's making this all up on the fly, so he'll give her the benefit of the doubt.]

It is refreshing to see that there is someone else out there with the spirit for adventure. Though- in my case I do wish the boys were here to come along with me.

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[ryuuhime]

Truly? I have never thought of what it would be like without my power… [ Too long a thought to consider. Plus, it was much too complicated to ponder what she was made of when she could barely understand why the gods chose her of the Dragon children to find Hidesato.

At the affection noted, Kosuiryo smiles. ]

Ah. Are these boys your companions?