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[pyramidsmash]

INBOX text / audio / video / action What business do you have with the Pharaoh? What is so unimportant you cannot seek me out and instead need to resort to a message? If you had something worth my time to say you would be in front of me right now! But if you must, leave a message and I will get back to you if I see your matter worthy. code credit

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un: abnormalitylover, backdated to the 6th

[abnormalizes]

Hi, I know you don't know me, but Rider wanted me to tell you that she's somewhat calmed down. She's still physically transformed and needs a little more time to fully recover, and dealing with a lot of people would be too overwhelming for her right now, but she's no longer attacking people, no one is attacking her, and I'm handling her need for mana.

My name's Evangeline, I'm a professional. I'll be staying with her until she's okay, so feel free to contact me and if she's ready to hear them I'll relay your messages.

[pyramidsmash]

Thank you, Evangeline. I'm glad she has someone to help and support her. All I want for her now is for her to recover and rest.

Though do tell her that when she's ready, she's more than welcome to come stay at my place until she's ready to go back to her apartment.

[Knowing Napoleon wasn't there would probably make her not want to go back there right away.]

[abnormalizes]

I'll let her know. Even after she's physically recovered, emotional support will be important, so I'm sure she'll appreciate being able to stay with you.

[pyramidsmash]

I completely agree.

Oh. One more thing. This is something she absolutely needs to hear, even if it might be hard for her to. But it will help her ease her worries.

Napoleon Bonaparte's flower has appeared on the flower yard. He's on his way back.

[abnormalizes]

I told her. She looks relieved but didn't say anything.

Was it a concern that he might not come back?

[She doesn't know anything about Servants.]

[pyramidsmash]

Yes. Once our spirit core shatters our manifestation ends and when we get summoned anew we usually lose our memories of any previous times we were summoned.

So there is still the sad risk that he might not remember anything. But I have hope that this place will skip that part. But there's no way to be sure until he's back.

[abnormalizes]

Oh, I see. I hope so too then, for both their sakes. It's hard to be forgotten and to forget.

[If she's learned anything from talking with Saya, it's that amnesia sucks for everyone involved.]

[pyramidsmash]

Indeed. I hope so, too. It would be way too tragic.

I wish you both well. Thank you, again, for looking after her.

[abnormalizes]

I'm happy to help. Even if this weren't my job, she's my friend.

[pyramidsmash]

I'm glad she's made some friends and you seem like a keeper.

[abnormalizes]

Aww, thanks. I try.

You don't happen to know what her favorite genre of books is, do you?

Action

[mayoninofukucho]

[Hijikata initially tried to call Ozymandias, but hearing his voice mail message prompted him to simply show up at his pyramid-shaped house instead. Wherever he finds him, if he isn't in the middle of something Hijikata wouldn't want to disturb, he'll get straight to the point to not waste the Sun Pharaoh's precious time.]

I came by because I'd like to ask you for advice on something.

[If he came to Ozymandias with it, it has to be something quite specific...]

28 sep. special delivery!

[mistsplitter]

[ Ozymandias will receive a nice and intricate midnight blue box with gold ribbons delivered to him by a local courier in the morning. Inside are snacks, but prior to opening the box, he will find a card. There is no indication of what Ayaka is celebrating despite giving him a present.

In neat and beautiful handwriting, the card reads:

Dearest Ozymandias,

I hope you will allow me to present you with some snacks I have made. It is called Sakura Mochi, a local treat from Inazuma, but I have made it my own.

You are brave, wise, and strong. I believe there is much improvement with how you socialise with other since we first met, and I cannot help but be proud of you for it.

Thank you very much for being my friend, for your patience in times when I show weakness. Your generosity is admirable.

Yours truly,
Kamisato Ayaka ]

[pyramidsmash]

How rare of you to approach me like this.

[He was almost certain Hijikata would want to avoid him at all costs after the concubine month.

But he doesn't sound mocking. Merely curious.]

Ask away.

text; un: godking

[pyramidsmash]

I have received your present, Ayaka. Thank you very much. Is it for a holiday I am unaware of?

[mayoninofukucho]

You're...

[Immediately he struggles. "You're very confident", he wanted to start out with, but he doesn't want to butter this bastard pharaoh up!! He searches for the right words, fidgeting and rubbing the back of his head out of nervousness, before eventually blurting something out.]

You're arrogant as hell. How?

[mistsplitter]

You're very welcome! (*^‿^*)

Hehe, I had meant to keep it a secret. Today is my birthday, you see.

[pyramidsmash]

Unfortunately, that is not a topic we've discussed. But I'm sure she'll appreciate anything you pick.

[abnormalizes]

I hope so. I just want to make her happy.

[pyramidsmash]

[Oh Hijikata. Communicating must be so difficult for him sometimes. Just use the right words, it's okay.]

You wish to acquire tips on how to gain more confidence in yourself? Ah... is there someone you wish to charm?

[pyramidsmash]

Ooh. Happy Birthday, Ayaka! Is it common in your world to give gifts to people when it's your birthday?

Would you be opposed if I gave you a gift on this day?

[mayoninofukucho]

[IT IS VERY DIFFICULT. It may just be his biggest struggle in life.]

I... guess you could say that. How do you, you know, not get your nerves wrecked?

[There's got to be some kind of trick to it, some way to make it less daunting! Hijikata enters battles with confidence because he has trust in his abilities, but when it comes to romance, there are so many unforeseeable pitfalls! How can anyone navigate that sort of terrain with a cool head?]

[mistsplitter]

Well... not quite. Others would expect gifts from their friends and family, and would even host lavish gatherings so everyone can come and see them. I do not wish to trouble anyone I care about in procuring a present, though. I would much rather celebrate by thanking those around me, because I would not have become who I am today if not for them.

I would not refuse you, of course, but please don't feel obligated to give me a present. I did not tell you about my birthday in advance, after all.

[pyramidsmash]

I just have the ultimate faith in myself in whatever I do. There are very few things that can knock me down.

[Ozymandias grins.]

Maybe for you the tricks is to think of the situation as a battlefield. What you see before you in an opponent. Your charms are your weapon. Aren't you the most confident in fights?

[pyramidsmash]

Oh, I see. You are a very thoughtful person as always. But you should occasionally think of yourself and what you want more.

I actually have something I have been wanting to give you, so it's no problem. Can we meet later?