#shikokus

The warmth guaranteed by the food stalls was high enough to keep the cold at bay, a fact that Nanami appreciated. Christmas had finally arrived in the city, with the entire island in an uproar over it. Most stores and restaurants had closed down to the day, leading to the outdoor festivities to be more packed than usual.  That is what led to her retreating back to the sidelines as far as possible, a hot drink purchased before the lines could grow.

Aside from her lack of a hacking cough, she continued to act as she did back home, eyes roaming over the sea of people ahead. A lot of bodies to go through, but she lacked the strength to deeply pick away at their traits like she could. No one’s aura was all that sharp either. Nanami was aware of a presence approaching her from the side, but was prepared to ignore them unless they wanted something from her.

It was the low hissing she caught under the din that finally made her turn. 

One snake, two snake, three snake; four. Five snakes, and many more. It’s a rife bouquet of serpents, bound and born from the inky blackness spread across the snow and underfoot. Though, on closer inspection, it’s not an abstract thing but something vaguely human, half-buried beneath the ice; still breathing despite the cold. “Hoh--.”

“Huhu. How amusing. Most assuredly, you are in luck that I, a humble priest, were the first to find you.” Not that he’s doing much to help, mind.

Welcome to scenic Isola Radiale, Shikoku!

You’ll be staying in CONDO 449!

You’ll retain the ability to manipulate shadows to teleport up to 5 times per day, and only up to a ward away at most.

You’ll also be able to keep your snakes, but they cannot do anything themselves for the time being.

Enjoy your stay!