Sugar can be a dangerous thing.

[black_hat_cat]

The amusement park was...

Well. Loud, crowded, and having a rather unpleasant smell. But it could have been worse. Entertaining things happened. A child almost fell out of the Ring of Fire ride, for example.

I think Hattori may have eaten too much cotton candy. I'm going to have to have him take it easy on Halloween.

Comments

[inudaiyoukai]

The peril of human children amuses you?

[black_hat_cat]

It tends to, particularly when they irritate me, which is always. May I ask what you are, if not human?

[inudaiyoukai]

I will acquiesce, children of any kind are often irritating. However, I do not delight in their misery. The suffering of others is only enjoyable if they are able to at least attempt to defend themselves.

Youkai.

[black_hat_cat]

Oh, I agree. I would never inflict harm on a child; it would be boring.

Is that so? Interesting. That's something we have a little in common, then.

[inudaiyoukai]

Then I see we are in agreement.

And what do you mean by that? Are you youkai as well?

[black_hat_cat]

Indeed.

Not as such. I've eaten a Devil Fruit, meaning that a demon is part of me and that I can use its powers. I have the ability to become a leopard, and various permutations thereof.

[inudaiyoukai]

...you are a human who has become one with a youkai? A leopard youkai? So you are hanyou.

[black_hat_cat]

I believe there's a difference, actually - in this world, there are no true demons aside from the Devil Fruit. We're simply called "Devil Fruit users". What sort of demon are you?

[inudaiyoukai]

Am I no longer in my own world, then? There are no youkai?

How...odd.

Dog.

[black_hat_cat]

It happens around here.

Dog. I see. And your name?

[inudaiyoukai]

I assume you mean people arriving from other worlds unexpectedly?

Yes. Sesshoumaru. And you?

[black_hat_cat]

Yes. I'm a native, but many people you'll meet here are from other worlds.

Lucci.

[inudaiyoukai]

I see. Do you know the cause of this phenomenon?

Lucci. You seem to be intelligent and have knowledge of this unfamiliar world. I am in need of a retainer. Have you any interest in the position?

[black_hat_cat]

Unfortunately, no. I imagine there's ongoing research in the field, but good luck to anyone who cares to do it.

I'm sorry, a retainer? Ha. I'm afraid my retaining days are long past, Mr. Sesshoumaru.

[inudaiyoukai]

Then that is a problem.

It was worth the inquiry, at least. Thank you for your help.

[black_hat_cat]

Indeed. I'm afraid that, as the situation stands, no one can tell you how to get home, but that isn't to say that you're stuck here forever. Some stay for years; others, a few days. For all we know, if and when you return to your own world, no time may have passed in your absence.

I think you'll meet with little luck in the area of finding a servant here, unless you're interested in buying a slave.