OPEN POST 2018

[siberia]

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2. Put your prompt in the body of the comment (or leave it to me)
3. ????
4. Profit



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some unholy au

[redsea]

[ Although Kougyoku is famed for her prowess in battle, her power lies within the djinn that inhabits her weapon, and her weapon is only another tool at her country's disposal. No matter the number of victories she's brought her country, no matter how reluctant she is to abandon the little freedom she has, she is a princess first. Marriage would eventually be her duty. It's the only other way to be of use to this family.

But not tonight. She is here to accompany her brother Kouha on a diplomatic mission: a treaty with the island nation of Japan. Japan was like the Kou Empire in its fashion and architecture, but although the crowds in the streets laughed as they made merry, they were not her people. Her djinn held power over water yet when her brother was away, she felt more like a fish out of water—not one that flops and struggles for life, but one too resigned and overfed to even move. ... Er, not overfed. She's on a diet?

Her slim figure that would look absolutely stunning under all those robes drapes over the rails as she looks down at the capital below with a starry, wistful look in her eyes. Her attendants told her to stay put — the streets of Edo are dangerous at night — but the castle halls were unbearably quiet. Not too different from the palace, she supposes. ]

Garaiya.

[ The name of her bodyguard and confidant seems to make an effort to sound urgent, but it's only the work of her nerves. She peeks at him from the corner of her eye. ]

What are festivals in Japan like?

you mean soft au

[garaiya]

[ Frankly, it's a bit of a miracle he's made it this far. He'd spent most of his life scraping by on the edges of society, doing his best to use his skills to prove himself; he'd given up his clan name, his loyalty, and pretty much anyone who would take him in. But he got used to being alone, and his ninjutsu was the real deal, so here he is - doing something quite important, actually! Being the bodyguard to a princess!

And... well, being the bodyguard to a princess. Garaiya's been fidgeting and awkward most of the time, without a doubt; he was expecting more stealth missions and decoding-type business, but ninja in the empire are used for all kinds of things, this included. The two dolls that seem to follow him everywhere are both seated between the rails, as well, looking down with ... wistful expressions, maybe, if they had expressions that could change. Kougyoku was apparently an accomplished warrior, herself, but it would be rude for them not to keep foreign royalty protected, so here he is.

He doesn't know how to talk to her. Like, at all. In fact, he sort of jumps in his skin when she says his name. ]

W-what?! [ oh. the festival. Garaiya pouts slightly, fiddling with his eyepatch. ] ... Heh. These festivals are for commoners to gallivant about in. Our divine feet have never once touched their soil, for fear of corrupting the land and wares...

[ ... wait, she's royalty-- ]

Uh, I mean - I've... never been to one, Kougyoku-sama...

THE SOFTEST AU also i'll just be switching between accounts because icons

[seayou]

[ Kougyoku squints at the sky when he begins to talk about things she doesn't quite understand. He might have even insulted her there, but it's a miracle she isn't fast enough to catch it. Divine feet...? But part of him is right. Maybe they are just events for commoners. They're nowhere a princess should be...

But what really grabs her attention is what he says next. Her ruby hair whips around to look him in the eye. ]

Never? [ Huh. ] Never... ever?

[ How strange. ]

Garaiya... [ No, no. They're around the same age! And so unlike Ka Koubun. Her expression softens. ] Garaiya-chan! May I call you that? Why didn't you tell me sooner?

UNDERSTANDABLE

[garaiya]

C-chan?!

[ that's so familiar?! is that okay?! he's just a bodyguard, and also, nobody ever calls him that... he instantly blushes, looking like he doesn't know what to do with himself. Does that mean she wants to be friends with him? Is that what this means? Only a miracle is keeping him from actually blurting these thoughts out loud. ]

I... I didn't think you needed to know?! [ oh wait, he puffs up a little bit. ] D-don't misunderstand us, Gilded Persephone! This has no bearing on our dark powers! We will still fulfill our sacred duty and defend you until our dying breath, even on these unfamiliar grounds... no, even after death!

[ he's probably saying he can still guard her even though he has no experience with festivals ]

[redsea]

[ Alibaba reacted the same way too. That probably means he doesn't mind, obviously! But um. ]

W-who's Persephone...

[ Why does her new bodyguard say the strangest things? Oh well. His reactions are cute (?). Of course she wants to know more about him. ]

I don't really get it, but does that mean you'll come with me? Festivals are funner when you go with someone. [ Without even giving him much room to refuse, she chuckles and takes his hands. ] It's decided, then! We're going tonight.

[ Which means it's time to get dressed. She quickly heads behind the partition in the corner of the room and starts changing. She can hardly wait! Sorry. Their conversation continues amid the sounds of rummaging through her robes and pulling cords and cloth and silk together. ]

Oh, but keep it a secret from Ka Koubun. [ Her attendant. The guy who keeps spoiling Kougyoku and yelling for her whenever he can't find her. ] If he or my brothers find out, I'll never hear the end of it.

[garaiya]

[ oh my god, she's changing right there?! this is part of being a bodyguard, he supposes, but he wishes she'd give him a heads up first so he can emotionally prepare for. Poor Garaiya makes a small noise of surprise (yes, even with the partition) and turns around so his back is facing her.

That's just the beginning of the issues here, really. ]

I-is this really okay? I know it looks fun, but there could be all sorts of dangers lurking in the shadows... and... and if we get caught, then our souls will be damned to eternal punishment... I hate lectures...

[ that is eternal punishment, yes. ]

[redsea]

[ Lectures are eternal punishment, it's true.

Changing then and there is only possible because he's supposed to keep her safe, and she does feel safe, so she keeps talking. ]

Oh, don't you worry. I've done it before and, well... you'll be there to keep me out of trouble. That's your job, isn't it? [ She peeks out from the partition. ] But if anything happens, I'll protect you, of course.