Well, the primary ones I take part in and run are dances to invoke the kami, or gods of the land. I also perform rites of purification and fortune telling. I can read flames to discover the future, for instance.
Weddings and funerals are something my grandfather performs, and are traditionally handled by male priests.
It's the opposite in my faith. Shinto honors those spirits, and they provide honor in kind.
[At least, that's the way it's supposed to work. It's different for Rei now, being what she is.]
The majority of what I do personally to tell fortunes is ask the spirits of fire for help. But if that violates your faith, then there are other things I could show you. Not as reliable, but still accurate enough.
Worry not. They will still have the same effect as an authentic Khura'inese charm. If blessed by a holy priestess, then there will be nothing amiss with it.
[It's a shame Rei didn't give her that charm about an hour ago huh?]
Oh this looks nice.
[Once the food is laid out and she's said her little prayer, Rei picks up her burger and takes a sniff. Spicy. But not too bad. And then takes a bite, chewing thoughtfully while waiting to see what Rayfa will do.]
[ the burger is rather large, not like the kind of burgers they serve in the place. but no matter, this is going to be an experience!
she would rather use the knife and fork and slice the burger into smaller pieces, but for the sake of the fast food experience, she grabs the sandwich by its wrapper and chows down.
moments later, her face turns red and she starts coughing. ]
[Oh. Oh that poor thing. Rei had actually thought ahead though, and had ordered a milkshake rather than anything acidic. She pushes it across the table towards Rayfa and stick an extra straw in.]
Drink some of this. It's just vanilla, but it'll help with the burn.
[ she drops the sandwich on her plate and quickly makes a beeline for the milkshake, not even caring if she doesn't look prim and proper. she is going to sip the hell out of this milkshake!
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[ so... you know, start talking about that. ]
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[specifics please, tiny terror.]
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Weddings and funerals are something my grandfather performs, and are traditionally handled by male priests.
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[ they don't do that in khura'in!!! ]
I would like to learn how to read one's fortune.
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It's not done in your belief?
[...Hrm.]
Rayfa-chan, you said you can perform a seance for the dead. What about calling natural spirits?
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[ she cants her head to the side, a bit confused. ]
Or do you mean spirit channeling?
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I mean the...mitama of the natural world. Souls of trees, rivers, mountains, the land, the animals.
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[ BULLSHITS THIS BC THEY NEVER SAID ANYTHING ABOUT THIS IN THE GAME!! ]
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[At least, that's the way it's supposed to work. It's different for Rei now, being what she is.]
The majority of what I do personally to tell fortunes is ask the spirits of fire for help. But if that violates your faith, then there are other things I could show you. Not as reliable, but still accurate enough.
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[ this girl has some kind of imagination... ]
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[Divination by entrails...]
But I actually meant tarot readings. It's not perfect, but I wouldn't ask you to try and violate a taboo.
Barring that, if you're interested in learning Shinto rites and rituals, I could show you how to craft protective charms.
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she perks up. ]
Perhaps we can exchange charms. Is that not a wonderful idea?
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We could. That'd be nice, I think.
[Especially since it means she can give Rayfa a little more protection.]
Do you have any on you, from home or would you have to craft them?
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[ a pause, then she smiles. ]
Worry not. They will still have the same effect as an authentic Khura'inese charm. If blessed by a holy priestess, then there will be nothing amiss with it.
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[Seems logical at any rate.]
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[ she's not a factory??? ]
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[That is what you just said, Rayfa.]
That makes them as authentic as any, as you are a Khura'inese priestess.
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Yes. You are correct. And I will give you the prettiest of charms. You will just have to wait.
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Well, I'm happy to wait. [Really!]
As for you...I think I'll give you a charm for good health and sound judgement.
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I would be happy to receive such blessings.
[ and hey! their food just arrived. MORE BLESSINGS! ]
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Oh this looks nice.
[Once the food is laid out and she's said her little prayer, Rei picks up her burger and takes a sniff. Spicy. But not too bad. And then takes a bite, chewing thoughtfully while waiting to see what Rayfa will do.]
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she would rather use the knife and fork and slice the burger into smaller pieces, but for the sake of the fast food experience, she grabs the sandwich by its wrapper and chows down.
moments later, her face turns red and she starts coughing. ]
It's h- hot! Hot-- [ HELP. ]
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Drink some of this. It's just vanilla, but it'll help with the burn.
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and get a brainfreeze. ]
Ack— ow! Ow! What is this?!
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EEEEELLLLL TIIIIGGGRREEEE!!!!!