To be honest, she rather liked the area, as it had a bit of a rustic feel. From what she remembered about the stories, she would have expected more imposing edifices, and harsh weather. However, this was more like what she would expect Hokkaido to be like during late spring, or early summer. Flowers abounded, and a lot of the long structures that seemed to be the usual sorts of homes were made of wood, with care and craftsmanship put into the construction.
All in all, she liked being here, even if she really couldn't do much. As it was, she was getting a glimpse into a world where the mystical had happened every day, and where her little sister was being called to a higher purpose. Perhaps it was her purpose to be a watcher, as someone had to see what was going to happen from the sidelines. That didn't bother her though, as she was not someone who went into battle, but stood behind those that did.
Then again, neither was the goddess.
In a warrior culture, there were going to be those who did not fight, and Idunn had been among them. Someone had to take care of the important things at home, and that wasn't merely considered a woman's work. Rather, there were things that others needed to do to support those who did go to battle. The goddess had been charged with the protection and care of the very means to promote the health of the other gods. And now new beings were being called forth, some who would not match their companions' long lived lives without help.
So, in a way, two caretakers met, and as Kasumi's hand reached out to stroke another leftover item from those that had lived there, she felt something rush into her body. It was like being filled with a silken wind or water, pouring into her and settling calmly inside her. Still, it was not a malicious sensation, and it seemed intent on being soothing and cool.
Perhaps sensing that something important had happened with her sister, Akane turned to look at the older girl with concern in her eyes. "Kasumi? Are you alright?"
"Certainly," her sister replied. "Why wouldn't I be?"
"It's just...."
"Yes?"
"I don't want you hurt. But things are going okay?"
"Everything is perfectly well," Kasumi murmured, smiling softly as she connected to the caring sensation that was Idunn, while:
(Posted Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:44)
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