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[pocketblade]

 [Forward, right, forward, left, forward again, right once more- the Mac Anu's pavement has probably memorized her pattern of steps by now. With how she pauses every so often to look at passing figures, it's easy to tell she's searching for someone. Someone she could recognize, but with all the hustle and bustle, isn't successful.]

And I'm back here... Did I miss her?

[The loops around town are finally catching up to her. She sits on a bench with her knees pulled close, staring at the Relic dejectedly. She's been too preoccupied to be fascinated with it.]

It wasn't ever this hard...

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wait, recording?

[eightofseven]

[There's something distinctly inhuman about this girl, and Alcor can feel it. Time to investigate.]

[He silently watches from a distance off, saying nothing, although his white hair and red-and-black clothing jump out at you.]

Oh whoops, these are the signs of being in another game too long. /fixes

[pocketblade]

[Even like this, she can feel someone watching her, and she notices him. That outfit of his definitely stands out among everyone else and its even a bit dizzying with the pattern. She decides to call out to him.]

Can... Can I help you?

[eightofseven]

I merely wish to ask you a few questions, and then I may be inclined to help you with your search. First, who are you?

[Hm. Would it be worth his while to help look for this missing person? It could be; if someone this interesting is looking for someone, that person is probably interesting as well...]

[pocketblade]

I am Tachigami, from the land of Nippon.

[She can't deny that answers are an unusual thing to exchange, especially one towards her and not this unfamiliar place. Yet, at least she has control over what she does say, so long as it's sufficient enough.]

[eightofseven]

[Hmmm... the name suggests that she might be some sort of minor deity. It could be an alias, but it couldn't hurt to just ask...]

Are you divine in nature in some way?

[pocketblade]

I serve directly under a grand deity, so yes.

[eightofseven]

We seem to be rather alike. Allow me to assist you.

[...No. The Shining One shouldn't know that yet...]

Call me Al Saiduq.

[pocketblade]

We're alike...?

[Ashamedly, her ability to sense the otherworldly had dulled- That was what made her search fruitless.]

[eightofseven]

[ooc:aw man, you're making me feel OP now.]

I, too, am connected to a higher power, although not the same one as you are.

[pocketblade]

[ooc:Oh no, it's alright! Supernatural things are usually obvious in Okami, she never would have had to seriously rely on it. See: Ammy getting duped in canon and vice versa plenty of times.]

Oh, so you're a spirit then!

[eightofseven]

Not exactly. It is... difficult to explain, but I am normally corporeal.

[pocketblade]

That's kind of a weird way to put it... but it's not too strange from your world, is it?

[eightofseven]

[ooc:...something about that wording bothers me. probably just grammar national socialist tendencies.]

It is the norm for beings such as I, yes.

[inhearts]

[ Minako can't help but notice, not just because the other is a young child, but because she's met Amaterasu before and --

So she approaches the bench but doesn't sit. ]

What's wrong?

[pocketblade]

[She looks up from behind her knees. The girl sounds kind and looks it too, but Tachi's sullen expression remains.]

I thought I saw her... only I ended up making another circle around here.

[inhearts]

[ Tilts her head slightly. ] Your friend?

[pocketblade]

{She shakes her head.] My mother.

[inhearts]

Oh! [ A lost child of...? Minako thinks about it for a moment. It's probably not a good idea to assume just yet, she guesses. ] I'll help you search for her. What does she look like?

[pocketblade]

She has long white hair... and these.

[Pointing to her head. She's referring to the markings (hoping, hoping, hoping she can see them), but the ears work too.]

[inhearts]

[ ...Okay. ] Are you talking about Amaterasau-sama?

[ Do you hear the honorific and bewilderment and curiosity and '...are you a goddess too' in that sentence, do you? ]

[pocketblade]

[She jumps up from her seat, standing on the bench]

That means you met her, right?

[Calming down a tiny bit to answer her other question.]

And yes, I'm one too. My name's Tachigami.

[inhearts]

Yes, a while back. [ It's not a god name she knows but she nods, smiling. ] I'm Arisato Minako, Tachigami-sama.

[cavalries]

[ She was casually there and takes notice to the girl on the bench. Something about her makes Saber wonder... and, in a way, it is a pulling force for her to approach. ]

You looked troubled...

[pocketblade]

[She nods, with a bit of hesitance.]

I'm just not very fortunate today.

[cavalries]

I see. [ She looks down a bit before looking back up.

I'm sure tomorrow will be different.

[pocketblade]

I hope so too.

[That does make her feel a little better now, to hear something encouraging]

Were you looking around here as well?

[shininghero]

[Shirou had been sitting nearby, watching the young girl wander around the town. When she sat down, he got up and approached her.]

Looking for someone?

[pocketblade]

Yeah... It's not that easy.

[She had the feeling people were watching her do that. It didn't bother her until now, and it's a bit embarassing.]

...Was it that obvious?

[shininghero]

Not that much.

[He's going to plop down next to Tachigami now.]

What do they look like?

[solveforn]

[Those colors and markings are a bit reminiscent, and while he's not entirely sure that means the same thing, he suspects you're familiar with Amaterasu.

Which, of course, is motivation enough for him to come meet her.]

Hello. My name is N.

[pocketblade]

Oh, um, h-hello to you too!

It certainly caught her off guard; were she in a better mood, she's probably comment on how odd it was to get a greeting like that. She'll be quiet about it for now]

I'm sorry, you just surprised me.

[solveforn]

[N is not the best at engaging conversations. Or at maintaining them properly, as he speaks a mile a minute.]

I'm sorry I caught you off guard! I just wanted to know, because of some of your markings, if you were familiar with Amaterasu? I've met her, you see, and I'd very much like to meet any friend of hers that I can find.

[benevolence]

[strange new world and all that jazz, Tachi; especially one that is actually bigger than it seems. going to make things a little harder than they used to be.

but oh hey there Tachi! someone is coming right at you - quick on their feet and launching forward coming in for the biggest hug ever! and it will be full of all the warmth of love that a mother can possibly give.]

[pocketblade]

[And they're pretty much knocked off the bench together, not that Tachi cares. Such a warm and familiar feeling... she's nuzzling Ammy's shoulder her voice muffled by pressing so close.]

Mother! I spent all day looking for you...

[benevolence]

Tachigami... [she doesn't really seem to care much either; at least the people don't really seem to mind - they just take to stepping around them both.

but Amaterasu hugs Tachi a little tighter, a little closer.]

So, it seems the roles were reversed this time. [the words are murmured, her nose finding a way into Tachi's hair - right by her ear.]

I'm sorry to have made you search for so long.