@shiro

[cranekin]

Did you know there's a museum not far from this base? You can see quite a few treasures on display. I went back for the first time in a long time. Imagine my surprise when I realized one of those treasures was missing...

It doesn't matter if it's a grave, a shrine, or the emperor's treasure chest... thieves will really steal from any place, huh? I wonder what else is lost in this world...

Ah, well, where ever I am, I'm sure I'll be surprised.

( Suddenly he's talking about himself? For those who know him, it makes perfect sense. )

Anyway, what treasures are in your world? If you can tell me a good story, I might give you a surprise.

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[marinatedchicken]

Yeah, he's my best friend.
What about your friend? What're they like?

[cranekin]

A best friend? I see.

Hmm...
Even if his life is short, he gives so much of it to others and he waits so patiently for me.
He's so human, even down to his desires, but he no matter how much he wants something, he never takes without asking.
He listens to me even when I don't speak and when I can't say my words, he helps me find them.
He takes care of me so well that when I'm with him, I feel like more than I am.
He's so completely and utterly human in every way but despite everything, he's good.
For him, I'm neither one nor the other but all of me. When I'm with him, I feel complete.

[marinatedchicken]

My very best.

[No one tell them. There's no way that his conversation partner can see the smile on his face, but it's there and it's the one time he's really related about someone feeling things about someone else while he's been here. Things that aren't sadness.]

That sounds like a best friend, too. How long have you known each other? I've known Yoshiki since I was born I guess.

[cranekin]

Yeah, he's my best friend!

We met each other here. Ah, it's over a year now but it feels long and short. Time is interesting like that.

[marinatedchicken]

You're lucky you met him here. There've been a lot of real nice people around this place, so I'd believe it. What's his name?

[cranekin]

You're right. There are many kind people here.

Aki.

[marinatedchicken]

Aki? Don't think I met him yet. If I ever do, least I'll know he's a good guy, if you asked me.

How come his life's short though? Is he old? I've me some old people here.

[Like Izuku, for instance.]

What's he look like? Grey hair? Beard? Cane?

[cranekin]

He's definitely a good person.

All humans have short lives.
At least, compared to me.

As for his looks... I think if I told you, it wouldn't be as much fun as finding him by surprise, would it?

[marinatedchicken]

Are you another god here? I spoke to a different one.

I'll take being surprised, then I can tell him I already knew about him! I'll pretend it's a fun conspiracy.