One Million Golden Flowers

[youknowthadrill]

Ms. Death-- if they come your way, could you give them a message? Tell them "Thank you. You all did wonderful, and we're so grateful and so proud of you. Supervisor hopes you like Chrysanthemums."

Like the old poem goes--
If I could be the king of the flowers

Comments

[unlitigated]

There is a similar poem where I come from. And ... Death? What happened?

[youknowthadrill]

Yes! It's from where I come from too-- it's a very, very old poem.

Ah...Ms. Death is a member of the community here. She might be seeing a few acquaintances of mine in the near future.

[unlitigated]

It's the poem ascribed to Huang Chao, isn't it?

And pardon me if I was being nosy, but I read through the other replies... My deepest condolences for those around you who fell in war.

How is Mountain Tai?
Its green is seen beyond State Qi and State Lu,
a distillation of creation's spirit and beauty.
Its slopes split day into Yin and Yang.
Its rising clouds billow in my chest.
Homecoming birds fly through my wide-open eyes.
I should climb to the summit
and in one glance see all other mountains dwarfed.

But is it not for this you fight? To one day see all others defeated.

[youknowthadrill]

I think so? It's been a while. And...thank you. It's-- I'm sure they're thankful for your thoughts, too.

It is. And it's for my sister, and for everyone. Not necessarily to see all others defeated, only those who refuse to see peace.

[alize_in_melody]

I pray you'll be our eyes

[youknowthadrill]

Thank you; it's beautiful.

I'm sorry-- I know you've been having a rough time...

[alize_in_melody]

No, it's okay. You've got more to worry about.

[youknowthadrill]

What's done is done; the only thing we can do for now is look ahead.

But, really...how are you holding up over there?

[maraihi]

Did something happen, Komui?

[youknowthadrill]

We had, ah, a bit of an unexpected visit from the Earl.

[maraihi]

Some people there died?

[youknowthadrill]

It's a war, it happens. Still.

[youknowthadrill]

Right. Just taking a moment to honor them, sir.

[youknowthadrill]

Of course. And, ah, general...

Rinali won't be fighting this round. I'm sure you understand.

[glowy_brows]

Komui ... what's happening in your world?

[youknowthadrill]

...how much did you see, earlier?

[just to be safe, locked]

[glowy_brows]

I ... It all happened so fast. There were bodies everywhere, and these ... creatures surrounding them. I don't know what they were, but they weren't human. At least, not anymore ...