2nd Wish

[intertwinedfates]

From: Yato
To: Everyone
Subject: Mirrors For Trade

Anybody want some mirrors? After the crap with them during Halloween and the Ice Queen's place, I don't want them in the house anymore. I'll swap ya for building materials or help building my shrine.

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[grandduchess_anya]

The mirrors did tried to do a number on me by trying to lure me in with happy memories of my family before something awful happened to them when I was a child. But I can still trade them for rugs that you may use for the temple.

I just so happened to sew way too many of them to pass them the time during that wild and crazy blizzard.

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[wwtd]

[ this...idiot... is giving away...

she understands his caution, but THIS IS JUST--!!

in her half-phantom form (because as soon as she has read this she sniffed him out) , hiyori appears before him. wherever he is. unless he's in a bathroom, then she's just KNOCKING LOUDLY.

either way, she does not look or sound happy. ]

[intertwinedfates]

See?? That's what I'm talking about! There's something about mirrors in Reverein that I just don't wanna deal with. They're bound to end up possessed or coming to life or a portal to hell or something.

But wow, thank you! That's one thing I hadn't thought about when it comes to decorating, so I appreciate it a lot.

[intertwinedfates]

[Oh, he's in the bathroom all right... Just not using it. He's in there removing the mirror that's hanging above the sink, humming pleasantly to himself when the knock almost startles him into dropping the damn thing.

His voice comes out suspiciously cheerful.]

Occupied...!

[grandduchess_anya]

That is a fair assessment. I guess that dreamotion energy and mirrors is a terrible combination to have in this world. Still can’t believe that I managed to survive the whole mirror decides to mess with my head situation without losing it greatly.

You’re welcome very much, my dear sir. Rugs can tie the overall look of a place very well in many cases.

[wwtd]

[ gh!! f-fine.

SHE'LL STAY OUTSIDE THE DOOR THEN. unlike him, she doesn't barge in on people. arms are crossed, and there is a no-nonsense aura going on just outside! ]

Yato, if I come into that bathroom after you and I see that the mirror is missing because you have it in your head all mirrors are dangerous...!

[intertwinedfates]

[Damn-- Busted...! He pauses midway to the window, having been planning to go out it with said object tucked under his arm. Instead, he slowly puts the mirror down against the wall and opens the door a crack to peer out at her with one eye.]

...what if it's still here?

[Just, you know, not on the wall.]

[wwtd]

[ jolts slightly at that blue eye but she's standing her ground!! ]

You've already taken it off the wall? Geez.

[ SIGHS. ]

Put it back.

[intertwinedfates]

Hmm. If it's the dreamotion that causes all these weird effects, maybe regular household mirrors won't be as dangerous. I'd feel bad giving something potentially hazardous to a nice lady like yourself, after all. I'm glad to hear you made it out okay, too! I got stuck in one back during Halloween and let me tell you, that was not pleasant.

I imagine so! Somehow I tend to forget about floor coverings aside from tatami mats. Rugs do add a nice splash of color, though.

[intertwinedfates]

[DAMN, How does she always know?? Hiyori Senses are amazing.]

But--! I'm trying to keep you safe! What if ayakashi or something decide to crawl out of it??

[Still not opening the door all the way.]

[wwtd]

[ that gives her pause.

it's fine she trusts him to take care of it if it happens. if!! but it probably?? won't?? ]

Y-you're just being dramatic! We can't live in fear all the time or we'll go crazy. Now, I'm telling you to put it back. We're not giving any of our mirrors away. Delete that post.

[ and because now she's pretty sure he's not BUSY WITH BATHROOM THINGS, she's going to push open the door now-- ]

[grandduchess_anya]

No kidding. That would be less traumatizing if it was dreamotion energy instead of what is stepping inside those mirrors. I had a similar case with a train car over a year and it was really messed up reliving the memories of the night I lost almost all of my family from just being in there. Trust me, it was that miserable.

Yep, they sure do make for a great addition of color.

[intertwinedfates]

[But one never knows for sure--!! Still, he's so surprised at her trying to enter that he gets whacked in the forehead by the door and staggers back with a quiet EEP. Thankfully, he is indeed not doing anything suspect in there.

Aside from running off with a mirror, that is.]

I can't delete it! It's not social media, it's a journal!

[At least he's moving to replace the mirror back where it belongs after taking the time to rub at his head. That smarts... Mumbling, his shoulders hunch up.]

Besides, you weren't the one who got stuck in a mirror...

[intertwinedfates]

You were stuck in a trauma train car for over a year? Geez. I thought getting trapped in the mirrors for part of a day was bad enough. Guess there really is worse places we could've ended up, huh. Though I have to admit that overall, it's not too bad being here. The people are nice and most of the time it's actually pretty fun.

[Aside from when the scenery and decor tries to torment people. That he could do without.]

[wwtd]

[ truth be told, hiyori is surprised by her own audacity to enter the bathroom when yato is already IN IT, too. ]

Then, I don't know! Scratch it out!!

[ enter: hiyori! to watch him put the mirror back. yeah, she knew it. the last statement gets her to stiffen as she hovers nearby.

... it's true, she's not. yukine has already tried to use this argument against her, though. you ever been dead before? she's different now. her tone and face soften from her anger to something along the lines of tenderness. ]

I wasn't, but... Yato, the answer isn't to be afraid of mirrors and to get rid of them. That's just running away from the problem. And is it really ayakashi you're worried about...? Or something else?

Sender: Maedhros

[holdshisown]

I could trade you a couple of hides or furs for one of them, if you wish?

[intertwinedfates]

[Well, when not in use, it's just another room, so!! Nothing weird here.]

Alright, alright! I try that when I get done here...!

[Still sulking, he lets his hands hover over the edge of the mirror, making sure it's secure before starting to drop his arms back to his side. Although her words get him to slow to a stop, gripping the sink's rim tightly.

...when did she get so clever? No, she's always been smart. Smarter than him, it seems. Gazing into the mirror at his own reflection, he pointedly avoids looking at her.]

.....I know. The only way I know how to deal with threats is to eliminate them. Ayakashi? Slay them. Other gods? Talk them into listening. But what can I do about a potential one like mirrors? So far it seems like every other instance of encountering them has resulted in something horrible happening. I... don't want it to be to you.

[intertwinedfates]

Hmm. That could be handy. I might be able to make and trim some gloves with those materials.

[holdshisown]

Then it is an acceptable exchange to you?

[grandduchess_anya]

Actually it lasted for a few hours at most but it did felt like a year was taken away from me. True, it could have been much worse. It seems as if regular objects like trains or mirrors are not spared from being made into terrifying objects that we have to deal with.

I agree. The people are very friendly and kind and the town is mostly calm and relaxing for the most part. Especially since I have been here for two years by now.

[intertwinedfates]

Works for me! I'll be glad to have one less hanging about.

[He's so going to get in trouble with the lady of the house.]

[holdshisown]

And I'll be happy to have a mirror again, a small one would be best. If you have one of those?

[intertwinedfates]

[Pardon him a moment while he takes all that in. It's a lot to digest in one gulp, and gulp is what he does when he hears how long she's been stuck in this place.]

You did say two YEARS, right? That wasn't a mistake? You didn't mean two months?

[He yanks on his hair, spinning in a circle in place before replying properly.]

I can't be away that long! I've got a kid waiting for me to come back-- wake up-- whatever!! I've got shit to do! Somebody to stop!

[intertwinedfates]

Sure do! This place came with all manner of mirrors - hence my desire to get rid of them asap.

[holdshisown]

Good. My place has limited space and I'd prefer not to clutter it up with anything too large and unwieldy.