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[rosa-di-fortuna.livejournal.com]

[A violet-haired woman wakes up beneath a tree. Before this, she'd been in the fight of her life, aiding her allies in a desperate battle. Before she came here, she was being strangled by a large man, one who said he had surpassed her power. But she only blinked for a moment. She thought she was going to lose.

And now she's here. Startled, she sits up and looks around.]

Did I make it? If so, then what is this place?

[She takes out a deck of cards, relieved that they survived.]

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[misfortunewheel.livejournal.com]

-Oh hi there is suddenly a Hina beside you.-

It's very beautiful, isn't it?

[rosa-di-fortuna.livejournal.com]

*Rose is a bit surprised by the girl who just appeared next to her*

Sì. But where am I, and who are you?

[misfortunewheel.livejournal.com]

Who am I? I am the Doll that is the Key of the Mountain. The leader of the Nagashi-bina.

[rosa-di-fortuna.livejournal.com]

The Nagashi-bina? I'm afraid I am not familiar with that group. And the key of the mountain?

[misfortunewheel.livejournal.com]

-The girl giggles and seems to fade from sight before appearing again some distance away. She beckons for the woman to follow her.-

[rosa-di-fortuna.livejournal.com]

*That's unexpected. Only a select few could pull off such a move, and to see this girl do it so easily... Rose gets to her feet and walks towards the seemingly younger girl*

[misfortunewheel.livejournal.com]

Do you believe in miracles?

[rosa-di-fortuna.livejournal.com]

*What an odd question. Rose looks at her in silence, trying to think of how to word her answer*

I have seen many wondrous things during my lifetime. Some of them can be considered miracles.

[misfortunewheel.livejournal.com]

I am a goddess... a Curse goddess, to be specific. I've come here, and all around this beautiful place, I sense misfortune...

[rosa-di-fortuna.livejournal.com]

Misfortune...

*Needless to say, Rose is intrigued*

How long have you been here?

[misfortunewheel.livejournal.com]

Not long...

[rosa-di-fortuna.livejournal.com]

And what brought us here is still unknown? It must be a powerful force if it can capture a goddess.

[misfortunewheel.livejournal.com]

Hina is not a very strong kami.

[rosa-di-fortuna.livejournal.com]

Hina? Is that your name?

[misfortunewheel.livejournal.com]

-She simply nods.-

[rosa-di-fortuna.livejournal.com]

A pleasure, Signorina Hina. Are you able to detect fortune as well or just misfortune?

[misfortunewheel.livejournal.com]

My purpose only lies in the former.

[rosa-di-fortuna.livejournal.com]

It is unusual for you to only detect misfortune. Still, it can be quite useful. Not everyone wants to listen to their misfortune, but it is just as vital as fortune.

[misfortunewheel.livejournal.com]

My purpose is to absorb that misfortune.

[rosa-di-fortuna.livejournal.com]

Absorb it? That is quite a talent. I would not mind being able to do the same. Does it hurt you to do so?

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

A garden. You were brought here for the sake of it.

[rosa-di-fortuna.livejournal.com]

That is an odd reason to bring people here. Still, it is a beautiful place.

[misfortunewheel.livejournal.com]

...

It is my purpose. Whether or not I feel anything is irrelevant. The faith of those I help sustains me.

[rosa-di-fortuna.livejournal.com]

*Rose falls silent for a moment. She can sympathize with such an existence*

I am sure they are grateful for your actions.

[peachhat.livejournal.com]

Oh, it makes perfect sense, I think. I'd do it the same way.