GODLY AUDIENCES - CHUUYA NAKAHARA

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WEEK 0

[divus]

So, you finally decided to speak to me.

[Wow, is it a bit chilly in here, or what? Disorder taps a nail against the pristine glass of one of the many mirrors that line the hallway. Many reflections of empty, dark eyes stare back at Chuuya.]

[goatsongs]

[Maybe this was a bad idea - Chuuya can't help but shiver, either at the chilly reception or the feeling of being watched. But he's gone through with it, and he doesn't think he was wrong.]

Kind of figured you wouldn't want to be bothered. By me anyway.

[divus]

Oh, no, don't be silly. I want to see you more than anything.

[The god--or goddess, rather, as her voice is pretty plainly feminine--spins around and folds her hands behind her back, leaning against the mirror as she looks at Chuuya.]

How else am I supposed to have a fair swing at getting you to stay? I did want you, after all.

[goatsongs]

Then I don't want to get your hopes up.

[There's not a lot Disorder could offer, he thinks. Not something that would keep him now.]

Just thought I'd send you some apology sake before I go.

[divus]

You'll forgive me if I save it for later. I can't take my mask off out here.

[She sighs, a disheartened sound that accompanies the sagging of her shoulders. The chill starts to fade, accusatory stance melting into one of hopelessness.]

So it's really that simple? You're just going throw me out like trash?

[goatsongs]

Not like trash. Trash isn't good for anybody, you're just not good for me.

[but yeah more or less]

You should think about revamping the three offers system, you'd get less cases like this if we had all our options right at the start.

[divus]

Under the circumstances, it was the best way we had to start. You should have seen us all, chomping like piranhas, anxious for even a single taste.

[Not the most pleasant imagery, but she doesn't seem to notice.]

Anyway, this sort of thing shouldn't ever be happening again, so it's a moot point. Will you at least talk with me for awhile before you do anything rash? Maybe when you get to know me, you'll like me more than you think.

[goatsongs]

[idk that sounds like disorder imagery]

Nothing wrong with that, I guess. Normally I'd offer to drink together, but I get why that's no good.

[he hopes she appreciates the sake later, though...!]

You know why I picked you over the other two? -I've got no idea how much you do and don't know already.

[divus]

Well, I know about you, but I'm no mind reader. Tell me, I'd like to know.

WEEK 1

[divus]

[In the costume hall, Chuuya will hear Sincerity before he sees them. He will come across the god reading his poem, laughing delightedly.]

This is great! Do you have any idea how mad the others are? Don't worry about Disorder, you're definitely my favorite.

[goatsongs]

[This is way more his style than the hall of mirrors. He feels more comfortable here.]

It's not like she didn't already know who my choice was. I don't know what she's complaining about.

[divus]

She was soooo sure she could win you over.

[Sincerity can't help but laugh, because honestly, it's hilarious.]

So - I can count on you to be joining me next week?

[goatsongs]

[Disorder got the opposite of what she wanted and it's great.]

I'd do it right now if I could. But yeah, consider me signed on.

[divus]

Perfect. Now - you should probably give some thought to which of my powers you're going to pick once you officially make the switch. I'll protect you as best I can from Disorder herself, but I can't do anything about it if her followers decide to go after you.

My hands are tied if it's a choice a participant makes. You get it, right?

[goatsongs]

Her two followers. -Yeah, I know. I was thinking Shelter?

[Word Vomit is more thematically appropriate for him, but less immediately useful for protection.

also I never picked a discord power because I'm pretty sure if chuuya tried to use anything he'd get smote super bad]

[divus]

That's not a bad choice.

[Sincerity doesn't think any of them are bad choices, really. Which... is why they're available to their followers.]

It'll only protect you once a week, though. My suggestion? Make some friends. Disorder might succeed in turning one person against you, but the more well-liked you are, the harder a time she'll have turning two. Then you'll be safe.

[goatsongs]

Easier said than done, but I'll give it my best.

[He's not good at making friends :< But he is good at adopting kids, so maybe that'll be enough.]

WEEK 2

[divus]

['Sup, Chuuya. Sincerity just pops into the altar room itself, because why not?]

You can say that again. I was looking forward to getting a new poem!

[goatsongs]

[Chuuya doesn't startle too much, because why not.]

I was looking forward to karaoke!

[this is already the worst week ever and it's Monday.]

Guess we're gonna have to delay that. I invited Senri to join us since he was considering switching gods...

[divus]

Yeah, whoever made that rule is a real party-pooper. Not cool!

[SULKING.]

...what, he is? [Huh.] Not that I ever object to inviting more people to the party! The more the merrier, I always say.

[goatsongs]

And I never object to recruiting for you.

[maybe that makes up for him not being able to figure out another of sincerity's followers if he's recruiting??]

Still. Me getting to join you for real deserves a little celebration.

[divus]

Yeah? What did you have in mind?

[Sincerity sounds amused. At least they're not sulking anymore?]

[goatsongs]

[Improvement!

Can't drink or eat with Sincerity, can't sing or do anything with poetry, snowball fights sound like a bad idea for several reasons...]

How do you feel about truth or dare?

[divus]

Sounds fun! Fair warning, though - there may be some truths I can't tell or some dares I can't fulfill because of the rules that bind the gods.

You okay with that?

[goatsongs]

That's fine, I figured. Long as I get a redo that's cool.

[Chuuya plops down on the floor. Might as well get comfy for this.]

Sooo... truth or dare?