GODLY AUDIENCES: NONON JAKUZURE

[divus]

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[divus]

[That's what second meetings are for, Nonon.]

It's just how the rules are. I didn't make up all of them. [They wave a hand as if to brush it off because the gods are a mess.]

That's very sweet of you to say. [It's punctuated with that same laugh as before.] I'll do everything I can to make sure you won't regret this.

[symphonise]

Which rule is yours?

[ Or which guideline. Nonon wants to know. ]

Thank you. I don't believe in doing anything that I'll regret.

[ Regrets are for the weak. ]

[divus]

You can't tell? [It's a joke, but they also want to see if Nonon's paying attention.] You guys have those rules that we wrote, but as gods we have our own divine oath, too. It's why we can't say a lot of things yet or interfere with each other too much.

[A beat.] I don't believe in regrets either. I just believe in learning from mistakes.

[symphonise]

I have my guess. [ I'M DUMB but nonon is...not as much. Sometimes. ] Your divine oath...

[ She smooths out nonexistent wrinkles from her skirt. ]

Can't you give me a small hint about anything? It's hard to start from nothing.

[ She's a rich and spoiled girl. So (don't) sue her. ]

[divus]

[It's maybe because they like Nonon already that they don't even seem to care about sharing.]

Bonds, Nonon-san. That one's mine.

[It's fine, Love's totally down with rich girls.] But divine oath! It's kind of ridiculous but it's a way to make sure we don't spill too much too fast, give you guys an edge over the competition, and keep some of the more ruthless members of our pantheon in line.

[symphonise]

That was my guess!

[ She smiles, pleased. It's hard to say if she's lying or not (it's genuine). ]

I understand. [ She doesn't like it, but she understands. This game they play has to last a while is what she understands. ]

I don't know if I have anything else to discuss right away. By your leave, I'll go— Oh, can I ask one more thing?

[divus]

I thought you were smart. [Love's also very pleased so that's. Great. Good job guys. Nonon stays in Love's good graces.]

My time is yours. What's up?

[symphonise]

Will there be a chance I could get an instrument sometime? Something more portable than a piano?

If I have to do something to earn it, I'll do it.

[ No hesitation. Music is life. ]

[divus]

Like a keyboard? [Time for Nonon to get a trumpet!!!] Yeah, I think I can make that happen! But you have to do something for me first. God rules.

[But...what...] ...Nonon-san, you've already picked your power, right? Here's an assignment for you. You string together two people who look like they need to learn to get along, I'll get you an instrument. And you have to play something for me. Okay?

[symphonise]

I was thinking a clarinet or a flute or a trumpet. I'm more of a woodwinds or brass girl. [ Give her a trumpet so she can be the most obnoxious. ]

That's more than doable. [ She smiles like a cat that got the canary. She had been wondering how freely the gods wanted them to use their powers... but now it's Sanctioned. How wonderful. ] Do you have any requests?

[ Music-wise, she means. What's your favorite music, Love? ]

[divus]

I like it. A trumpet it is! [I hate this.]

I'll know when it's done, so come find me again when you're ready. [But woof, what a question. What does Love like to listen to...?] I don't mind the classics, but something you can dance to and something that puts you in a good mood. We could probably use that around here don't you think?

[symphonise]

I'll report right away.

[ we can't let memes stay dreams ]

We could always use music to liven up! It's what makes music so universal. I'll think of the perfect song for you.

[ She stands up and bows. ]

With your leave, I'll go do what should be done.

[divus]

You're the best. [They sound So Pleased by that, too.]

Good luck. I'll see you later?

[symphonise]

Of course. Only death could keep me away.

[ And she's out. ]