Ebisu's Inbox

[chibisu]

[For anyone who is familiar with Ebisu in person, they might be expecting the sound of a cute child on the answering machine.]

[They do not get a cute child's voice.]

[Instead, it's the voice of a young man, speaking calmly and professionally.]

Hello. You have reached the personal phone and temple of Ebisu, one of the Gods of Fortune. He and his shinki are currently busy right now, so please leave a message and someone will respond back to you as soon as possible.

Thank you, and have a nice day.

Comments

[chibisu]

They have a tail. Technically, in that aspect, they could be considered partially an ayakashi. While only a part of it is visible, it acts as a connection to their body. If they damage the tail, then they lose their ability to return to their physical living body.

...Or so I understand. [He inclines his head slightly.] The young master's acquaintance, Yato-sama, would know more, I believe.

[unlucky7]

[A tail, a tether to their physical body. That narrows things down in terms of what to look for. Her mouth purses at the mention of Yato. She's heard of the god's name, from Ebisu and also more generally from Shun.]

A shame he's been on a mission with his shinki for the last seven months.

[If Shun believes it's a sincere mission, she'll take it, but it doesn't make it any less annoying.]

Perhaps I can find something in the library. I have a few things I've been meaning to research anyway.

[chibisu]

Likely many missions, considering his status as a minor god.

[Kiwami might not know much about Yato's particular situation, as only Kunimi has actually become familiar with the other god, but it's not a hard thing to surmise. As Ginia should know by now, gods live through belief... so a minor god not known as well needs to work even harder for recognition.]

The library may be difficult... I wish you well in it. [His lips purse together as he looks up ahead.] Perhaps there's something in our research... but I am uncertain. Iwami-san would have to be asked to be sure.

[unlucky7]

[There is discussion to be had about gods and status and the kinds of missions Heaven entrusts them with, but that's for a later day. She wouldn't mind meeting the numerous gods and shinki people speak highly about, but it's not something she can hope for either.]

I've been told someone is removing anything relating to Amaterasu from books in the library.

[Ginia expects it to be a wash, but there are a few different topics to cover. Maybe one will pan out.]

Which mean in time, I'll circle back to asking you or the other older shinki some questions. Thank you for indulging me.

[She turns to face him and bows deeply.]

[chibisu]

...That wouldn't necessarily be a surprise...

[Either for nefarious purposes, or the workings of over-protective and proactive allies. Still, the only thing that can be done is to keep searching. For that, he gives a slight nod of his head to her.]

You're one of our temple, so feel free. But... Remember to take a break.

[Both for exercising and otherwise.]

[unlucky7]

[Ginia smiles as she straightens up, flipping her hair off her shoulder.]

I'm the one who spent the day relaxing in Hawaii. I've had my break and I'm ready to get back to work.

[It was a much needed reset. And she can only imagine what kind of vacation everyone else in the temple needs.]

I should get back to the office. The next time we talk, maybe it'll be something less serious.