[02. what do fireflies wish for?]

[dudewheresmypig]

I've only been here a very short time, but I already have a few questions! I'd be obliged if someone could help me out.

First, is it true that we can't leave here unless the deities choose to let us go?

Second, where do you all come from? I'm from Kyoto, myself

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[floating_bamboo]

You are new to the City? I could try answering some of your questions, if you wish.

It is true that we cannot leave by our own choice, unfortunately.

As for your second question, I'm sure you'll get hundreds of replies. People come to this place from different worlds, different timelines and different versions of the same world, even. I am from Soul Society.

Kitchen scraps? I'm sure some of the restaurants could probably help you with that?

[dudewheresmypig]

Yes, I only got here yesterday!

What have people tried? I'm sure that with so many people here, there are quite a few things that have been proven not to work.

Soul Society? I'm not certain I know what that is.

Restaurants are a good idea! Thank you so much ♥ I'll have to go ask for some!

[floating_bamboo]

Welcome to the City. Please be careful, it can be a very dangerous place.

Well, people have tried to swim, fly, break out... many, many things. Some have been here for years without finding a way out.

It is the afterlife in my world. My name is Ukitake Jyuushirou, it's nice to meet you~!

Good luck, I'm sure someone has some scraps for free.

[dudewheresmypig]

I'm Fujiwara Soujirou. It's a pleasure to meet you, as well, Ukitake-san!

Years, hmm? That just won't do. I'll have to give it a shot, at least~ How long have you been here?

[el_kabang]

1: Dunno~.
2: From SPACE~!
3: Dunno~.

[dudewheresmypig]

From space?

...Do you mean another world?

[el_kabang]

Something like that~.

[dudewheresmypig]

Hmmmmmmm~~

I don't quite understand, but it sounds like a very interesting story. Are you new here, too?

[bluesatellite]

Welcome to the City. May I ask what your name is?

The Deities decide many things around here. Our departures seem to be among them. I came here from Japan as well.

As for the scraps, I'm afraid I can't help you. You have a pig for pet? Quite an interesting choice!

[dudewheresmypig]

I'm Fujiwara Soujirou, and you, miss?

Ah, so I heard, but I was hoping there was some way out. I really shouldn't spend too long away from home!

Yes, I couldn't resist adopting him ♥ I've been told that I should ask at the restaurants for kitchen scraps.

[bluesatellite]

My name is Himemiya Chikane. Nice to meet you, Fujiwara-san.

I don't necessarily think that the Deities have absolute control over us here. At least, I don't think they should have.

Do you... can you train a pig then?

[dudewheresmypig]

And you, Himemiya-san.

Perhaps I should find out which of them it is that likes tea, and try to bribe my way out. I've heard it works for overseas merchants.

Oh, yes! Saizo already knows how to fetch, stay, and follow~ I haven't taught him any more tricks yet, because he's still a very small pig.

[inurfais]

...A pet pig.

[dudewheresmypig]

A pet pig! Saizo came here with me ♥

Why, haven't you ever heard of someone keeping a pig as a pet before?

[inurfais]

Not unless you plan on eating it later.

[dudewheresmypig]

Of course not!

Besides, Saizo would bite anyone who tried right back.

[playstheblues]

He can have the scraps from the bar.

[dudewheresmypig]

Thank you! ...Do you work at a bar, then?

[playstheblues]

I own one.

[dudewheresmypig]

Even better! Where might it be?