9; video

[eyes_unopened]

[ The form of a slender-but-muscular man lies on his back, stretched across the cool kitchen tile of a darkened apartment: he's holding the camera up above his head. At first glance, Koumyou may not be recognizable outside of his white priest's robes. Still, it's clearly him, his long blond-and-gray bangs plastered to his forehead and cheeks, his

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[shifting_soul]

What sort of help do you require there?

[video]

[eyes_unopened]

Uwaah...

[ Koumyou is fanning himself with a newspaper he's folded into a fan, still dramatically splayed on the floor. ]

I had a young lad doing all of the physical tasks and errands, and another who served as a Christian advisor, though I'd like to expand the representation of faiths...

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[shifting_soul]

Both are no longer present?

[Either way, Cecil's young and able to do physical labor, and...well he has no idea what Christianity is. He looks sort of curious.]

I must confess, I do not know what 'Christian' means. I can assume it's a religion, though?

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[eyes_unopened]

Yes, both have been gone for a month or two.

Christianity is a religion that's quite popular on the Western Continent, of which I believe this 'Canada' is part of. I'm not really an expert on it, but they believe that if you live according to their Ten Commandments, you'll go to Heaven after you die. They follow the teachings of a fellow named Jesus - their Christ - who was the son of their One God.

Christians have their own holidays and particular ceremonies associated with life, death and marriage. So do Buddhists - the faith that I draw my power from.

Voice.

[payingthepiper]

They have electrical fans to make things cooler...

-- Er, don't shave off your hair! It would take a long time to grow back, and by then, it might be winter.

Voice.

[eyes_unopened]

I don't like the noise. But maybe I should find a lake or river to jump into...

I wasn't planning to shave my head. I've been growing out for a very long time.

Voice.

[payingthepiper]

There are a few open to the public.

... For any particular reason, if I might ask, sir?

Voice.

[eyes_unopened]

It's so much more fun to go swimming at night so no one can see... but I suppose that's not safe... [ thoughtfully ]

As for my hair, it's a style that I prefer. [ pause ] No need to call me sir, by the way. Just Koumyou is fine. ♥

[roll_me]

Faith center.

What the heck is that?

[eyes_unopened]

It's a small community center in the 4th District where newcomers can seek counsel and other spiritual services.

Except right now it's just two people... [ Koumyou wipes the sweat from his brow with a dramatic sigh. ]

voice

[roll_me]

Spiritual services? Not gonna lie - that sounds kind of shady.

What sorta help you looking for, anyway?

voice

[eyes_unopened]

Shady? It's kind of the opposite, actually. At least, that's the idea. I suppose there are some folks who'd find things like yoga or chanting sutras shady...

[video]

[alapimp]

Don't shave your head.

[video]

[eyes_unopened]

I wasn't really planning on it. It's just so hot. I'm very sensitive to temperature.

[ Dramatic sigh, he's fanning himself with a newspaper. ]

[video]

[alapimp]

This kind of heat wave would affect anyone, just ensure you stay out of the sun.

[video]

[eyes_unopened]

I've got a handle on it!

[ chirpily cheerful ]

Do you have any other helpful suggestions?

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[masterbaiting]

Don't shave it.

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[eyes_unopened]

[ Koumyou has a warm smile for the boy. Golden-haired and gorgeous, the boy reminds him very much of his ward. ]

Do you like it?

I wasn't really planning on cutting it.

[video]

[masterbaiting]

[Ah, that makes him even brighter.]

Good. It looks very long and thick, hair like that is supposed to be nice. Don't ruin it.

[video]

[eyes_unopened]

Ah, it's just a little bit of a pain to take care of sometimes. Especially since I've no one to comb or braid it for me now. [ laugh ] And it is quite heavy in the heat.