Tanabata + other prompts

[silentscout]

Who ⬤ Lalli and anyone!
What ⬤ some prompts about Tanabata, possibly more throughout the month
When ⬤ on Tanabata + some other times
Where ⬤ around Jigoku-cho
Content Warnings ⬤ none
See comments below for prompts!

Comments

[localweirdo]

Who said that it can't be obtainable? As long as you work your way up, I'm sure it can be.

[then, there was a pause or two. Gesturing toward a place, she gave a slight frown.]

Although, I suppose it depends on what the wish is.

[silentscout]

Wishes can't bring back the dead.

[Just. Pointing that out. Once someone is dead, they are very dead. Even if you can still see their soul and talk to them, that doesn't make them any less-dead.]

[localweirdo]

[There was a pause on her end as smiled sadly. She didn't say anything at first as she allowed his answer to fully sink in.]

I'm sorry, I hope that whoever that person was? They found some peace.

[silentscout]

[Lalli, who has an entire family tree full of tragedy and early deaths:]

Not mine. I guide the souls of the dead. I hear their cries often.

[It's far easier to blame his experience on hearing ghosts cry about their deaths 'before their time' than it is to admit that he misses his family.]

[localweirdo]

[Well! Hu Tao definitely had her fair share of dealing with questionable people from various backgrounds. But this was a first! Again, she raised an eyebrow before leaning in a bit.]

Would it be safe to assuming you're a spirit that helps them to the afterlife?

[As much as she wanted to crack a joke, she really couldn't.]

[silentscout]

Not a spirit, just a human mage.

[Well. With a youkai tagalong, but details.]

But I still help souls get to the afterlife. Sometimes they get stuck and need help.

[localweirdo]

I see. Then I must condemn you for your job, it isn't an easy task to help others when they might be in pain.

[And on that note?]

I certainly hope that you're okay though.

[silentscout]

It's fine. I'm used to it.

[He's been doing this job for a long time after all, and someone has to do it.]

[localweirdo]

Even so, you must always be careful! I'm glad you're used to the job but always be sure to take care of your own health.

[Pause]

Otherwise, I'm afraid I might be the one who has to bury you here.

[silentscout]

Do not. If I die, burn me.

[Sometimes you're from a zombie apocalypse world and you cremate people to make sure they don't come back.]

[localweirdo]

[And here, she was joking. As she stared at him, she didn't know how to respond to such an honest answer.]

Then is there a specific urn you might want? I'll have to make sure you get one that is of the upmost quality due to your service!

[silentscout]

[Sorry, jokes usually go over Lalli's head. He's far too serious.]

That way my soul doesn't remain attached to my body, and I can pass on to the next life.

[localweirdo]

You've come to the right person! I'm pretty sure that once your body is burnt to a crisp, I thought your soul will recognize its former vessel.

[She said in all complete honesty!]

Although, I'm surprised you would want to burn it rather than put it in a coffin.

[silentscout]

The dead don't come back if you burn them.

[Um. Hm. That sure is something.]

[localweirdo]

[...

With that, she'll raise an eyebrow before crossing her arms. That is quite the statement he got there.]

Is there a reason why you want to make sure you stay dead?