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[envoyeuristic]

[He looks like he's been thinking about something confusing and maybe a little bit disheartening, but he's got his usual game face (all grins and energy and >:D) by the time the feed clicks on.]

I've got a question for... whoever feels like answerin', I guess! What did the sun mean to you, back on your world?

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[solestial]

The sun is the source of light and life, but it is also kept in balance with the moon and night.

Why do you ask, little one?

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[envoyeuristic]

[Balance! Finally! This is the best response all day, hooves down.]

If you can believe it, it kinda has to do with my job.

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[solestial]

Oh? [smiles.] And what job would that be?

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[envoyeuristic]

Back home, I'm the Celestial Envoy for Amaterasu, goddess of the sun. It's my job to spread the word of her good deeds so that everyone will believe in her and give her the faith she needs to survive and make sure our world is safe.

Problem is, she's here now, too, so I can't really treat this world-hoppin' adventure as a vacation. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind at all since bein' her envoy is basically the greatest job ever, but... I dunno how to go about it here. I mean, would you worship a sun that isn't yours?

[Issun: opening up to celestial ponies everywhere. He's not even sure why he's telling her all this, himself. :|a]

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[solestial]

[a light laugh.]

It does sound like you have an important job.

But that is a good question. With the people here from different worlds, backgrounds, and faiths, it would seem rude to try to persuade them. However, there's a difference between just believing and actually worshipping something.

Must your goddess have actual worshipers, or does the faith and belief that she is indeed the goddess of at least a sun enough?

[kindred spirit? also, why has Celestia not met Amaterasu yet.]

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[envoyeuristic]

Yeah, I guess that's true. Belief in her bein' a goddess is a good start, but her real power comes from people's gratitude towards her for the things she's done for 'em.

[This is a crime and should be remedied post haste!]

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[solestial]

That can also be easily solved without needing to force anyone into a full worship, wouldn't you agree?

[yes, yes it should!]

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[envoyeuristic]

If it were so easy to figure out, I wouldn't be askin' a buncha random people weird questions like this.

[and then they will be best sun buddies]

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[solestial]

[a light laugh before she gives an encouraging smile.]

I'm sure your efforts will be rewarded, little one. Your goddess will also appreciate your hard work as well.

[totes.]

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[envoyeuristic]

A reward, huh? Now you're talking! Gimme a whole bunch of treasure so I can sell it and spend the money on good times!

And Ammy would appreciate just about anything 'cause that's how she is, what with bein' a benevolent sun goddess and all. [headscratch] I don't need her gratitude.

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[solestial]

[laughs.]

That's not quite what I mean by reward.

[but she's smiling.] You are truly one of her most faithful followers.

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[envoyeuristic]

What else is reward supposed to mean?