netherworld_academy | nother intro, with 9 times as many tails and 100% less sonic relevance

[Those checking the generic communication device now might spot a transmission from another new arrival.

Who looked rather dark. Her hair? Jet black. Her dress? Black. Her huge, fluffy tails? Black. Even the white of her eyes was, well, not white, but quite black indeed. And were those black particle effects around her? Sheesh, someone really had tried to make her look evol. Or edgy. Or both.

For maximum effect, she was currently lolling on a mound of perfectly white pillows, which contrasted her quite a bit.]

Why, hello! As I arrived during a time of invasion, it's only natural to introduce myself, lest I find myself killed as a traitor or spy.

My name is Himiko. I am, as you can see, a fox - and therefore highly suspicious, so I will avoid the regular 'I am harmless' talk, as true as it may be.

[She stretched, then made herself comfortable by shuffling a bit. One of her tails brought her a gem-encrusted goblet, which seemed to be filled with fine wine, of which she took a sip.]

No, no, there's nothing I want in particular, I don't even have a question, although I am somewhat curious about those winged ones trying to catch me, for whatever reason.

Either way, nice to meet you - even though the circumstances are anything but.

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Huh. Never seen a black fox before. Or one with a human face.

Oh, I assure you, we exist. We're just rare. We're like the black sheep of our kind.

Hm, no, 'white cat' is probably a better comparison.

But I've seen lots of white cats. Not as many sheep though, black or white.

Well, both are probably more common than black foxes. That said, if you've not seen a fox with a human face, can it really be there's no kitsune here - or where you are from, if this isn't here? That'd be such a shame, I'd say!

Ahh, well I have met a Kitsune, but I did not know that they were foxes. I just thought they were like the Teru.

Well, I, on the other hand, don't know what a Teru is, so we're even.

Now, what is a Teru, if I might ask?

The Teru tribes are people who are descended from mythical beasts and have some of their traits. Like horns and tails and occasionally a few scales for the ones who posses the blood of dragons.

Oh, that's quite like me, then. I'm a mythological beast too, though a nice and benign one, as you can see. Not all need to be scaly, fluffy and soft works as well, no?

Hummm. But aren't foxes tricksters, thieves and cunning at evading traps? Why should I be seduced by your honeyed words and poofy, well kept tails?

Oh, our reputation preceeds us. Indeed, a lot of us are, but that's mostly the red ones. Us black ones are way too easy to spot, no?

Besides, I wouldn't be so open about it. Or would I? Maybe the ears and tails are fake, and I'm only trying to cause blame on innocent foxes, while I'm really something different altogether!

Would be too much effort, alas.

I don't know, red's pretty easy to spot as well. Unless there's a fire burning, in which case, I'd prefer to focus on that then on foxes.

...So I should take it that you're a lazy fox who only does the bare minimum of effort needed to not die?

If you like, why not? It's not a particularly bad image, and would fit the view humans have of foxes rather nicely, no?

And don't underestimate the camouflage of a red fox, they blend in surprisingly well. Why, there might have been one near me the entire time, without anyone noticing.

I suppose it's colorful and humans might like it.

But it's red, how well camouflaged can it be? it's the wrong color for a green and brown forest.

[Don't blame the city girl for her lack of knowledge.]

[Himiko snapped her fingers on the right hand, then tapped her cheek.]

Oh, red fits in well with brown and various shadows under trees. I mean, have you seen this fox sitting there?

[She pointed to a spot on her left that really, didn't have a fox in so far. Or had it? Well, there was one now. It barked, then walked off.]

...Was that a friend of yours dropping by for a visit?

Yes, it happens! Although there aren't many of those around, come to think of it. Unusual place, this area.

Your poor friend may have difficulty getting home. Maybe you should prepare her-or was that a him?-a den to sleep in.

Oh, don't worry about her, any such fox I'd associate with would be ressourceful enough to get by. And if worst comes to worst, they can always hide behind my tails, there's enough space there.

.... can I build a pillow fort in there? I was deprived as a child and never got the chance.

Not quite, although if you're nice, you could snuggle in there for a bit. You'd have to brush them, however - a fair, equivalent exchange.

I am very nice, and totally was never refered to as the mother of demons by anyone at all. Also, I brush my own hair so I have experience at brushing.

Oh, I don't prejudice against demons, nor the mother of one, nor many. I've known several of them that were rather pleasant, albeit a tad big on sake.

And your brushing skills sound useful indeed~

Sake huh? I'm a bit of a lightweight saddly. You'll have to drink most of it, I'm in my cups after two and dangerously ill after five.

Oh dear, I'll have to make sure not to accidentally spike any drinks while in this place.

Should not be too hard to avoid, I'd say.

Or perhaps you will be making doubly sure that the drinks are spiked... in any case, I have things to do.

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