second wish ♛ video;

[minorgod]

[ Yato looks positively ecstatic when the video turns on, practically vibrating in his seat, and he's holding up a weird little thing, made of twisted bits of fishing net, a broken lure, some seaweed strands, a cracked shell, and some other assorted marine bits. In other words, it looks exactly like something you'd reel in off a snag on your hook (and normally throw away), except someone's tied a bow of old twine on it. ]


I've finally got it! My perfect solution to making more of an impact in Aifaran! This is an Erol'an good luck charm!

[ He caresses it fondly, like its presence is a dream come true! ]

An Erol'an mystic woman sold it to me when I was down on the docks doing a job! She said she sensed a strong, positive aura from me, and this would help me focus it, all I have to do is keep it with me at all times.

It's going to work, I can just feel it!

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[ilda]

[ Here’s a very heavy sigh, Yato. Not that you’d recognize it right now.

Neutrally, after struggling with what to say for quite a bit: ] You’ll need at least a hundred new jobs to profit from this... thing. How long did she say until the effects kick in?

Re: video;

[minorgod]

[ emphatically: ] Good luck charm! And it's cute too, even if it smells like fish.

She didn't say, so it has to be right away.

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[ilda]

[ She wrinkles her nose; she’s intimately familiar with that particular scent. ]

I hope it’s not making you smell like fish? That’s not going to be very attractive.

[ A beat. ] Plus I like how nice you normally smell.

Re: video;

[minorgod]

Even if it did, it seems like a small price to pay. I guess I could wash it - or do you think that might decrease its effectiveness?? I wonder if I can go back and ask her.

[ a matching beat ]

Wait, what?

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[ilda]

Maybe you can go back and ask her, just to be sure? [ An idea strikes. ] Can I come with you if you do? I want to take a look at her wares, too!

You smell nice. Like a luxurious bubble bath. [ She might be blushing just a little here. ]

Re: video;

[minorgod]

Of course! Maybe we'll be extra lucky and she'll find a charm for you too!

[ ... ]

Huh... you sure you're not a Phantom, Ilda? Normally they're the only things commenting on what I smell like, and it's more of an "I'm going to eat you" sort of way.

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[ilda]

I hope it'll be a bargain. [ Riiiiiight. Although if she could convince the so-called mystic to take the item back, with a full refund... ]

Ew, no! I wouldn't want to eat you, no way.

... what's a phantom?

Re: video;

[minorgod]

A Phantom is a spirit creature from the underworld that takes the form of a monster... they're beings of negative energy that corrupt humans.

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[ilda]

Do I look like a monster?

And last I checked, I’m radiating with positive energy, and I never needed a charm for it!

[ Just saying, Yato. ]

Re: video;

[minorgod]

Of course you don't, but it's hard not to associate with that when that's the thing you hear them screeching while they're attacking me!

Solid agree on the "radiating positive energy", though.

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[ilda]

[ She suddenly gasps, pretends to be choking, then holds her arms out all zombie-like. Because why not.

As tonelessly as she can manage, and trying not to laugh: ] YATO YOU SMELL NICE DO YOU TASTE NICE TOO

Re: video;

[minorgod]

[ he's laughing ]

And people say I'm a ham!

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[ilda]

[ Okay, she's unable to stop herself from laughing as she imagines him as a ham. A ham that magically transforms into his current human form and starts introducing himself as a delivery god and all.

After a while, when she's finally calmed down enough, she tries to casually get back to their original topic. ] So, Yato... can I see that good luck charm of yours?