Hybrid Kingdom PSL

[no1likeme]

{ the “beach” episode }
for some more light-hearted/chaotic stuff happening at the hotel throughout the plot

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[theurgie]

(( Interesting. And smart, actually. Assuming most deities are bound to the same sort of linear experience of time as humans are, how any any foresee how their people might change? ))

I believe our scientists might call that evolution.

[multifoodinous]

That's an astute comparison. The simplest explanation I can offer in terms of modern science is that we're beings of pure energy, which allows us to access potential that's generally off-limits for those with a permanent physical form. Except, as you pointed out, across generations.

[Something shifts in Inari's smile, grows more intimate than Emmanuel will probably like - he's kept himself in line until now, but he can't keep from flirting forever. It's just in his veins.]

I must confess, I have a weakness for taking physical form - the pleasures offered by a tangible body are second to none. [Wiiink. Even though he mostly means food. Mostly.]

[theurgie]

(( The shift in Inari's demeanor doesn't go unnoticed, but Emmanuel hardly reacts to it. Inari isn't the first inhuman creature to try to flirt with him. Whether because it's his nature or because he's trying to disturb Emmanuel doesn't matter (thought Emmanuel more highly suspects the former than the latter). ))

I have no frame of reference.

(( Both because he's a full-time corporeal being and... well, Earthly delights aren't really his thing. ))

But I suppose a hot bath is second to none.

[multifoodinous]

[Another astute guess. When Emmanuel casually, non-judgmentally brushes off the more suggestive aspects of what Inari said but still indulges the topic, Inari's face breaks into a full and delighted smile.]

Yes! Excellent choice. My particular weakness is food, especially fried tofu... there's actually a specific preparation of sushi rice-stuffed fried tofu that's named after me. I highly recommend you try it if you ever have the chance.

[That's all Inari asks, really: don't judge him and maybe indulge him a little. He now officially counts Emmanuel as a friend.]