雷神

Sekhmet’s costume surely put a bit of distance between herself and other partygoers, with the wired skirt sticking out as she bobbed vigorously to the beat. As much as she knew she should be behaving herself at her first official event as city council member, she couldn’t hide the unamused look on her face, watching the crowd with a slightly irritated, if not condescending stare.

Her hair was done up in dramatic acid green plaids, embellished by bits of colorful confetti sticking out of the grooves. It was her little secret, her last source of joy for the evening, and with the reassurance that gave her, she settled a little better with a drink in hand, tasting the mischief and deceit thick in the liquid. Spiked? Some of the childish games the little ones come up with; oh, how she would hate that before. Now it was all quite amusing, and the change of mindset had her cruising by her new life here.

Raiden, after they pulled from the embrace, tipped his head to the side. “Catching me is an affair that rarely occurs. If you want to keep me for a while longer, I will accept a bribe.” The god smiled, a distinct hint of mischief in his voice. “I’m kidding. I did disappear for a while, but a good child always returns home,” he said with a chuckle. Good child? Debatable, and he knew it. “Regarding the bribe, I wasn’t kidding about that.”

His eyes went where she pointed. Raiden laughed softly while bringing a hand up to rub his chin. “I don’t see why not. I have to warn you that I play instruments and singing is not my forte.”

“And here I would have never thought that all I needed to do was to offer a bribe,” Laughter in their voice, Inari loops their arm around the older god, already intent in steering him towards the private karaoke rooms. “And what shall I tempt you with? You know I keep the best sake in all the land. Even those that you haven’t tasted in an age I bet.”

Inari opens the door to the dimly lit karaoke room now, the cheerfully blinking TV beckoning. “That’s the thing, kami-sama. Karaoke doesn’t have anything to do with singing ability. But confidence.” Squeezing his arm, Inari tugs him into the room, their laughter ringing.

“It seems like we’ve got some time to kill so…” Raiden crossed his arms over his chest as he rested his back against the back panel of the elevator, “why don’t you tell me a little about yourself?” His eyes scanned the individual; he might have seen them before, but he had never shared a single word with them, that was for sure.

The thunder god was calm, however, the thought of being stuck in an elevator at such height was not comfortable at all; talking was the only option he had to make the wait less… torturous. “My name is Raiden. Originally Raijin but not even my mother calls me that anymore,” he said with a chuckle. “And you are…?” He asked, still paying attention to the little speaker where the help would communicate with them. In the meantime, they had to wait.

Although Raiden's aspect didn't go unnoticed with his blonde hair, a few piercings, and a tattoo here and there from the many he has on his body, the island was big enough that they did not have the chance to meet before. Also, he had been surrounded by four walls for the past few weeks without social interaction, it was no surprise that this was their first encounter. However, being stuck in an elevator was not what he had planned for his day off.

fluffy trio.

[…] The stranger that greeted him from a spot on the grass gave him a feeling of familiarity. The god glanced up to observe his features and he remembered seeing him a couple of times in the park before but they had never crossed paths or any word. “Nice to meet you. I’m Raiden and this is-” He looked around, his dog was already running after a squirrel. “That one is Raiju.”

“Ah. I’ve seen that one around plenty, he’s magnificent. A bit hard to miss him. Or you. Don’t see a shock of hair like that everyday.”

Yanluo’s gaze follows Raiju, ever fond of a big, loyal pup. His own—a dreadfully jealous pair—quickly scramble into his space. Niutou crawling from his hiding space just to lay over Yanluo’s hip. Mamian at his head like a giant, furry white crown. The god, who bears no small frame, is practically covered by the samoyeds.

A couple of big babies, they are.

“This one,” Yanluo points above his head. “Is Mamian. And her god-fearing, dimwitted twin brother is Niutou.” He pats the black samoyed’s belly. “He’s always for sale, tell me if you change your mind. I’m sure Raiju could use a friend…and I could use a break.”

At the light command, the dogs prance off into the lush grass, joining Raiju in his rodent chasing endeavors. Choosing to regain his propriety, Yanluo rolls up into a sitting position, pushing his shades above his brow. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Raiden. I’m Yanluo. Since the children are playing so kindly, sit. Humor me in a some light chatter, if you will.”

The thunder god wanted to present his dog properly as well, but he... He was not paying attention. "Mamian and Niutou. You've got your hands full, I must say, and Raiju will be happy to have a friend-” He paused. “Two friends who can keep up with his energy because I surely can't." Given his dog's size and nature, Raiden was far behind in his ability to run. The two Samoyeds were welcomed around him, and his demeanor showed some interest in playing without any resistance. In the meantime, Raiden sat down, taking off his light jacket to wrap it around his waist.

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“Apologies,  nii-sama,” Amaterasu was all sheepish smiles, catching Raiden’s actions before she appeared. “I would not have roused you from your bed so early if it weren’t important.” 

The first rays of dawn were just peeking over the horizon, and that was the only reason why Amaterasu was fully awake. Already the sun was reaching out to greet her, as if yearning for that connection, albeit they had just been parted a few hours. 

In reality, it would have probably made more sense if she had asked the help of her twin with regards to matters about their energies, but seeing as how she was not in the position to ask Tsukuyomi anything just yet, she resorted in seeking the guidance of somebody else. And perhaps it would make sense to ask Raiden, for he was the elder of them all. 

“It is just that I have felt something amiss with my abilities. Of which I would like to test with you. Seeing as how my powers are not directly tied with yours, it might help me determine the cause of the anomaly.” She gives a bow of apology, just as the sun’s rays full bathe the sky in a golden hue. The day starting.