The last time that saturn had stepped into joya the country had been in a war that was deciding its fate. This seemed like years ago to him now and he had to admit that he was glad that the people were now able to laugh and celebrate numerous occasions. They had struggled for so long and now were under the care of a shogun that actually cared about their country. Something that he wished that every country could have and that they would have someone to fight for them time and time again. He had never visited this part of Joya either, Izakaya had so many things going for it that he wasn’t sure how to engage with.
Food and drink were plenty for many and even more so for the golden furred demon. His outfit today was a lovely joyan kimono and he had to admit that the fact the dresser had figured out his size so quickly was a testament to their skill. It probably didn’t help that he was many heads and shoulders over some of the others here. Drawing attention as he wandered the streets, buying some drinks here. Some food there, it reminded him of the time that he relaxed with others in spas or in other parts of other countries. A tender smile creased his face and he’d often be spotted passing through the streets. Rarely staying in one place for long.
He had much that he wanted to sample, many drinks that would burn his throat and set fire to his stomach. Though he didn’t seem bothered by these, relishing the taste of the food. Taste of the drink. It took a lot for him to even get slightly tipsy; if there was one such sin that he was deep in was that of gluttony. He loved the taste of things even if he did not need to eat. But even in that ‘Sin’ he wasn’t taking more than one serving for himself; if there were others eyeing the drinks or food he would quickly pay for them and bid them farewell.
Something that he hardly cared for was that of money, he had jewels a plenty. Never really needing it and loving the idea of being able to spend it on others and help them enjoy themselves. When a street performer started to sing and play their music saturn would stop; entranced by the song. He loved music something fierce and wished he could play that well.
Admittedly he didn’t have as much time to practice as he used to now with him being the general of the rune knights. Maybe after things calmed down a bit he could sing the songs he wanted to and spend his days practicing music rather than how to wield a sword properly or where to use his spear. He felt the calming effect of this music and sighed softly. Taking a bite out of some of the Takoyaki he had purchased earlier while the music was ongoing. He felt his fur bristling as many people passed him and the wind tugging slightly on his ears and massive floating ring behind him. He was glad that he didn’t have to wear his armor here come to think of it. It’d be such a downer for people being reminded of the war.
Some individuals that passed by recognized the massive golden furred individual; as they had seen him during the war but he had vanished afterwards. Some people seemed to think he was a guardian spirit while others referred to him as an ‘oni’. Given the strange feeling some got when they went near him…
”Maybe I should ask what song this is after they’re done…”
Saturn mumbled to himself, watching the performers in front of him. Not much paying heed to the crowd around him even if he did… well dwarf most of them. He didn’t seem to hold that against them though he was just used to being tall.
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