01/14. beginnings.

[icingkills]

[ voice ]

Yesterday, I'd been in this City for a month; and no one thought to congratulate me.

[A beat, and then amusement creeps back into his voice.]

I'm kidding. I can only expect so much, now can't I? A job, a place to stay, information on the City itself, friends. I've done well for myself. Even if the new neighbor is unruly

Comments

[orangetoughguy]

You gonna say what you're looking to get?

[icingkills]

Why would I hide it?

Shinto texts. You're not familiar with the subject, by any chance?

[orangetoughguy]

That's Japanese right?

[icingkills]

Yes. There's a certain Japanese influence to some of the curses here, I've noticed.

[orangetoughguy]

Sorry can't help you. Interesting theory though.

[icingkills]

No--you said you're not a traveler, didn't you? It's understandable.

[orangetoughguy]

Not much, but even I can tell this ain't Japan.

[icingkills]

There are quite a few people from Japan here, though. Actually, I was there before coming here.

Perhaps it's the deities' favorite holiday spot?

[orangetoughguy]

I've seen all kinds of people here, feels more like West LA to me. The Japanese there speak really good English.