GODLY AUDIENCES - SAKUNOSUKE ODA

[divus]

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WEEK 1

[divus]

[At some point in the day, when Oda is alone, he'll find himself being faced with a very short deity. They barrel up to him, drapery flowing all around their body and mask. A wild tornado of color!]

Excuse me? Hello!

[odasaku]

Hello...?

[ from the extravagant clothing, oda guesses that she's a goddess. however, he has no idea if that's his goddess or someone else's...how can justice be a mere child? ]

[divus]

[Oh, it's happening. Justice comes to a stop before Oda and thrusts out a hand in greeting.]

It...it's really nice to meet you! I'm Justice! I wanted to come see you since I hadn't yet...I hope we can take good care of each other!

[odasaku]

[ there's a series of emotions that cross behind oda's near-expressionless face. at first, he feels a heavy pang of grief for the children that he failed to take care of. then, horror over the fact that this child is also participating this.

and, lastly, a deep, deep regret. she shouldn't have to deal with someone as twisted as him.

and yet, he stretches out his hand, which feels as heavy as lead to him, giving her a small shake. ]

Yeah. I'm Oda Sakunosuke. Odasaku, if you like nicknames.

[divus]

...I don't think I've ever used a nickname for anyone before. I do like it!

[Everything is fine and good and nobody has any reason to be sad or upset.]

I wanted to say thank you for choosing me. I thought nobody would want me.

[odasaku]

[ well that...gets a reaction out of oda. he frowns, unhappy with the fact that she thinks so lowly of herself. ]

Why would you think that?

[divus]

Well...I look kind of scary, don't I?

[Justice places their hands on the sides of their cloth and mask enveloped head.]

Even before I had a mask on, the way I look would make people afraid of me.

[odasaku]

Don't you all have masks on? We'd never be able to choose a side if that was the case.

[ he'll give her a small pat on the head. pat pat. ]

But I'm not afraid of you. I'm just...unsure if you'd want to associate with me.

[ look, the skills on the altar include killing??? why would she want to be with him??? ]

[divus]

Why wouldn't I? I...I mean...as long as we're together, we're a team! And my team is very precious to me.

[odasaku]

I see.

[ well he...doesn't want to disappoint her. so instead of saying why he feels that way, oda nods. ]

Then I won't let you down, Justice. 'Cause we're a team.

[divus]

See? I knew it! If you say so, then I'll trust you, okay?

[Because it wouldn't be very just of anyone to break a promise.]

And you can trust me, too. Anything you need to know, I'll tell you the truth.

[odasaku]

Alright. [ he nods ] Then I'll do the same if you have any questions about me. Although I don't know if I'm all that interesting in the first place.

[divus]

To me, you're one of the most interesting people I've ever met. I want to know everything about you, so we can be the best of friends!

[ ;( ]

Is that okay? If I bother you, just let me know, okay?

[odasaku]

[ well that gets out a small chuckle, although it's a little melancholic ] That reminds me of a friend of mine. He always thought that, for some reason.

[ and another nod ] Yeah, it's fine. I'm not bothered by much, I think.

post trial i GUESS

[odasaku]

[ oda's not sure if he'll be able to meet justice after the trial, but here he is, waiting in the same place that they met the first time. he's not sure if it's necessary for him to be here of all places or if they can come from wherever but...

he leans against the wall, waiting. ]

[divus]

[He finds he's waiting for a little while...but eventually, that little figure peeks around the corner.]

Were you waiting for me out here? I could feel it.

[odasaku]

[ the waiting is fine for a bit. it gives him time to think about today’s trial— about his actions and itachi’s, too. not only that, but the subject of julius’s fate is also eating away at his mind too.

needless to say, he’s relieved to see justice finally show up. he nods. ]

Yeah, I guess so. I just... don’t know what to do. About Julius.

[divus]

Oh...

[Justice pauses, but then approaches the rest of the way, stopping in front of Oda and clenching their fists in a stance of earnestness.]

Please don't worry too much! I think that everything will end up okay!

[odasaku]

[ oh no that’s so cute... it brings forth a bittersweet emotion in oda, reflected in his smile. ]

I’m sorry. I guess I just... can’t help but worry. After all, he was innocent— there must be something that I and the others can do.

[divus]

Yes. I don't know exactly what's going to happen, but...it's just the first week, right? So there's gotta be a whole lot we can do if everyone just asks. And you're asking, right? So I'll let the others know that I'm in favor!

[Justice waves their arms up and down.]

I couldn't just stand around and let innocent people get hurt if I can help it. I...I really hate it when people get hurt!

[odasaku]

[ oda breathes out a laugh ]

You're a lot kinder than I thought a deity of justice would be. But that's not bad, I think. [ a pause ] Thanks.

[divus]

You think so? [Justice pauses in thought.] What were you expecting?

[odasaku]

I'm not really sure. [ he frowns, thinking ] I guess I never really thought there was a such thing as 'justice' in the kind of place I was in.

[divus]

Was it...a bad place? Were you unhappy there, or scared?

[odasaku]

It...

[ he hesitates, thinking about his answer. he never really put thought into his surroundings or his opinions about it before, having decided to just trudge on with his life. first, an assassin. then, an errand boy for the mafia. now...

now he's nothing. a ghost, perhaps. ]

I was never scared, no. Not for myself. But it's a harsh world. Cruel.