Nah. We can see each other and stuff, but we didn't really know each other before all of this. [It's hard to see, but Love smiles behind the mask.]
That's right though. We can start telling you guys stuff the more loyalty you provide to us and the more you talk to us. It was one of the rules we put in place.
Have you had a lot of experiences with gods before, Sieg-san? I can't remember if I've ever asked but I think you know more about this stuff than I do.
[There's a huff.] We have our own set of rules to make sure the game's fair. It's why we can't share our names or our faces or anything like that.
Your world is one of the more confusing ones. [They sound perplexed, but accepting. A hand comes up to cup their chin.]
I didn't choose it. All of our names were chosen for us, actually! But they're supposedly names that suit us for one reason or another. We've been figuring it out.
[RIP Mira.] The world I was from in the old life...it was normal but sometimes confusing, too. Maybe it's like that for everyone in a way.
[There's a shake of the head though.] I don't think so! I think when we all ascended we just...you know, knew. Like a preset or something. It's either something literal, or something we strongly believe in or identify with.
I know you can't say much about it, but I'd like to hear more about it some time.
I guess that makes as much sense as anything else. I was wondering, since Justice and Merriment are both hosts this week, do you get along with any of your fellow gods?
[There's a hum of thought as they weigh that answer.] I get along with a lot of them, actually! There are plenty of nice ones among us and others I can tolerate. I'm sort of used to dealing with all kinds of personalities. Sincerity and Beauty are maybe the easiest, but Piety's very nice. So are Justice and Merriment. Indulgence can be funny and Disorder's okay sometimes if you're careful. Ambition, too.
Huh... It sounded like none of you could be together at the same time from what I heard from Patience. I'm glad that you can get along with them. Being stuck together with people you don't like forever... that would be awful.
I know. You've been very good at that so far. [And they appreciate it.]
Sometimes I don't think she knows what she's talking about. [Huff.] Some of us don't choose to be together, but some of us like spending time together when we aren't talking to you guys or fighting about the world. We're all going to be stuck together in the end anyway, so...why not?
Besides, Merriment and Justice are together right now, aren't they? [In the sense of being out and about.]
[It's a little different when he's actually awake for all of the waiting. But it's definitely better than being alone, so he can't exactly complain.]
I hope you all don't fight over that too often. Especially if you're together a lot. It's probably naive of me, but I hope after all of this you can keep getting along.
They are. Though they've been spending time in different wings.
I think in the end we're always going to disagree on some things, but that's why we need a head of the pantheon! Someone to lead all of us and make sure we're all heard and can agree and not destroy the new world we're creating. And that's why I'm going to be that person.
[But oh.] ...I guess they want to make sure you guys can approach both of them at any time. The wings are theirs, after all.
[ He'd like that if it were the case. First though, they have to get through a few weeks of their competition.] Let me know if there's anything you'd like me to do.
That would make sense. Patience said she made the wings last week too.
You're doing your best right now...oh! [Wait!] Sieg-san...have you met many of the others yet? I'm curious if you've learned of the alignment of other people yet.
And she was right. They'll probably change with each host.
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But most of the time, you guys can't tell us much?
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That's right though. We can start telling you guys stuff the more loyalty you provide to us and the more you talk to us. It was one of the rules we put in place.
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It sounds like you have more rules than we have to worry about.
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[There's a huff.] We have our own set of rules to make sure the game's fair. It's why we can't share our names or our faces or anything like that.
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[Huh.] What made you choose the name "Love"?
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I didn't choose it. All of our names were chosen for us, actually! But they're supposedly names that suit us for one reason or another. We've been figuring it out.
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[God I wish that were me.]
What, really? So is there a god over your Pantheon that named you for this?
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[There's a shake of the head though.] I don't think so! I think when we all ascended we just...you know, knew. Like a preset or something. It's either something literal, or something we strongly believe in or identify with.
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I guess that makes as much sense as anything else. I was wondering, since Justice and Merriment are both hosts this week, do you get along with any of your fellow gods?
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[There's a hum of thought as they weigh that answer.] I get along with a lot of them, actually! There are plenty of nice ones among us and others I can tolerate. I'm sort of used to dealing with all kinds of personalities. Sincerity and Beauty are maybe the easiest, but Piety's very nice. So are Justice and Merriment. Indulgence can be funny and Disorder's okay sometimes if you're careful. Ambition, too.
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Huh... It sounded like none of you could be together at the same time from what I heard from Patience. I'm glad that you can get along with them. Being stuck together with people you don't like forever... that would be awful.
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Sometimes I don't think she knows what she's talking about. [Huff.] Some of us don't choose to be together, but some of us like spending time together when we aren't talking to you guys or fighting about the world. We're all going to be stuck together in the end anyway, so...why not?
Besides, Merriment and Justice are together right now, aren't they? [In the sense of being out and about.]
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I hope you all don't fight over that too often. Especially if you're together a lot. It's probably naive of me, but I hope after all of this you can keep getting along.
They are. Though they've been spending time in different wings.
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[But oh.] ...I guess they want to make sure you guys can approach both of them at any time. The wings are theirs, after all.
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That would make sense. Patience said she made the wings last week too.
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And she was right. They'll probably change with each host.
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I know Chuuya is switching away from Disorder. Hiro is with one of Love, Indulgence and Sincerity.
It's hard to trust people when it's this early in the competition.
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...that's what you can do for me, Sieg-san. Start to find people you can trust. It's not easy, but it'll be worth it.
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Let's start with easy mode, okay? Form bonds with at least three people and learn their alliances. It'll help you later.
I can't believe I never hit comment
... Alright. I'll do my best.
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