on finally getting around to apping to rekindleme

[reassigned]

Okay, so we're trying this again? The game with the hugging, I mean? It's okay that you didn't manage it last time, things got really hectic for a bit there, didn't they? Honestly, I was a little overwhelmed too- I didn't expect the reception I got at Death City, but it was really great! I'm glad I got to help so many of them out, even if only a little.

...I kind of miss them all already.



--what do you mean I might not be missing one of them for long? Mun?

Mun what are you up to?

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[motherofthesun]

[Have an early snug. Guess what Goddess misses you Cupid? Get two guesses and the first one doesn't count.]

[reassigned]

Ammy!

[Gosh are you kidding she doesn't even have to guess. Instead she just cuddles back with a laugh.]

Hi!

[motherofthesun]

Wruf!

[Her tail wags harder. Always nice to see friends again! Her tilts her head a bit. Rekindleme huh?]

[reassigned]

How's Ghoulia holding up? You'll help her out since I'm not there anymore, right?

[She tilts her head a moment, deciphers, and-]

Oh, the game? Yeah it sounds really cute- and way more my speed than a war, honestly...

[motherofthesun]

[Amaterasu nods. Yup! Helping her when she's not at work... which means dragging Ghoulia back away from work.]

[Again, a nod. Much more for a Goddess of Love...]

[reassigned]

But never mind me- what about you? What's been going on since I left? I get the feeling I got yanked out in the middle of something big.

[motherofthesun]

[She huffs and draws on the ground. Storm in the City and Kishin Eggs in it. That 'Erinyes' group let them in.]

[reassigned]

Eugh, those guys again? When are they going to get that they're doing more harm than good?

[motherofthesun]

[With a snort, Amaterasu believes they've learned this time. They didn't hurt any Guests in this plan, but they lost some of their numbers.]

[reassigned]

[Cupid's face falls a bit- she hadn't been happy with what Erinyes had been doing, but...]

It's sad- they had to make a mistake that terrible... But at least maybe now they'll understand that their methods aren't helping anyone.

[motherofthesun]

[She nods, sighing slightly. Too bad it took this mess to make them understand.]

[reassigned]

Well I just hope they don't try and keep it up. It'll be trouble if they do, I think.

[motherofthesun]

[She tilts her head. More trouble for the Guests or more trouble for them? Right now, they're not in a good place.]

[reassigned]

Well, for everyone. I can't imagine people were too happy to find the city invaded by Kishin, right?

[motherofthesun]

[True true, but they were simple enough to handle. Citizens were not going to listen to that group easily anymore... Ugh, and the sand to clean up now.]

[tough_love]

Something unpleasant, no doubt.

[Hey look Cupid, it's going to be your greatest challenge in that particular game]

You will deal with it just as the rest of us are forced to. Or not. So long as you stay out of my way, I do not care what you do.

[reassigned]

Well, she has done some pretty strange stuff before...

[Cupid likes a challenge!]

Aww, come on- we're supposed to help each other there, aren't we? I think staying out of your way is probably the exact opposite of what I should do.

[tough_love]

Then you should consider rethinking the matter.

[Yeah, that response is practically growled.]

[reassigned]

You know you really should reconsider... getting sick from a lack of contact will severely diminish any real threat you make.

[tough_love]

I spar. It counts. There are at least a few worthy opponents to be found there.

I doubt you will be one of them.

[reassigned]

Really? Sounds like a morning in Death City to me then! But you know, life isn't all about fighting everyone. You might enjoy yourself more if you try something else, even for a little bit.

[tough_love]

...and that idiocy is precisely why you should stay out of my way.

[HER ENTIRE CULTURE is about fighting, Cupid. You should see how courtship works. Y'know, if you're in the mood to horrify yourself.]

[reassigned]

[Cupid went to a high school for monsters, there are actually a fair few things that would actually horrify her. If anything, she'd consider the cultural ramifications fascinating.

Yeah. It's like that.]

Why is it idiocy? So not everyone believes in making everything into a battle. People can have differing philosophies and still get along.

[tough_love]

No, we can't. If you are worthless in combat, I want nothing to do with you. I may tolerate your presence, but it is not to be confused with 'getting along.' Weakness is not something that merits a consolation prize.

The mundane has also shared who you are and what you do. And should you ever point one of those wretched arrows my way, I swear to you that your bow isn't the only thing I shall enjoy breaking.

[Aaand she makes it a point to crack the knuckles on all four hands, just to be sure Cupid gets what she means.]

[reassigned]

Not being a fighter isn't the same as being 'weak'. You should really not think of things in such black-and-white terms.

[Upset Cupid is upset and not going to take that laying down.]

Just because someone can't fight doesn't mean they don't have their own strengths, their own way of being capable of helping themselves or others. So don't act so superior just because the only way you can handle things is by breaking them. It's not going to scare me, and it's not going to make you right.

[Because Cupid isn't scared of someone who seems like they can only do that and nothing more.]

The bow isn't all that necessary anymore- but even if I were going to use it, I don't think I'd wish someone so unpleasant on anyone without being absolutely sure they could handle it.

[tough_love]

That bow and everything it does is an inexcusable abomination. So I would advise against you using any alternative methods, either.

Not being capable of performing admirably in combat is absolutely weakness. You have confused strength with usefulness. They, at least, merit an exception to the rule, as they fulfill a useful purpose to compensate for their...other failings.

[reassigned]

Wow, what have you got against love?

[Because she's never heard anyone call it that before, and she's seen her fair share of freakouts on the subject.]

But fine, think what you want. It's not my job to make you realize how wrong you are.

[tough_love]

I have nothing against love. I adore it!

[Which might come as a huge surprise to anyone who knows her from the game, but there you go.]

But what that thing does is not love. No one must prove their worth, or demonstrate their suitability as a mate, they must only get shot with one of those horrible arrows.

It is not love, it is cheating.

[reassigned]

Well it's a lucky thing I'm not much with the arrows to begin with, isn't it?

[Cupid raises an eyebrow in mild surprise- after all, it's not like she doesn't see where she's coming from.]

But I feel you- everyone deserves to feel like the person they end up with is someone they deserve and more importantly, someone who deserves them. But every once in a while, people do need a little help in order to get things done- that's what I do. I help people get things rolling or patch things up. I don't just run around shooting people with love arrows all... helter-skelter.

...well. Not on purpose, at least.

[storyofarebel]

I guess only you can spread that kind of fluffy, good cheer.

[reassigned]

Well, a girl tries her best! You should consider coming along!

[storyofarebel]

Uh, I don't know... I can't imagine a of people wanting to cuddle with the daughter of the evil queen.

[reassigned]

Actually, I don't think who your mom is will be a big deal there. It seems like the kind of place where people care more about the person than the legacy.

[storyofarebel]

You think so? ... It would be nice to have someone know me before the family for once.

[reassigned]

Absolutely! If nothing else, it can't hurt any to try, right? Besides, you'll have me along.

[wallcrawler]

Is it alright if I cut in?

I mean, I don't want to interrupt, but I think you'd be alright. Most everyone there's pretty nice, so they'll probably feel the same way. So long as you're a good person, nothing else really matters.

Besides, you wouldn't even wind up the first friend of mine to have an evil parent. So in my case, even that's not really new territory.