[ Within minutes of him returning to Denji's sides, Ereshkigal had fallen asleep. Much as she'd protested, she'd been exhausted. But a week or so later when she's finally stopped crying and the headaches have become more tolerable, she sends him this message: ]
My apologies. I must have fallen asleep before I could answer your question.
I am indeed the Mesopotamian goddess, Ereshkigal. Though I am greatly diminished in this vessel. A necessary tradeoff for me to be summonable and walk alongside humans.
It was surprising, few are those who remember our culture. Fewer those who would know of my name. I am heartened to know it was not forgotten in your world.
[That's not too hard to believe, since occasionally it happened even in his world's fiction. Certainly wasn't common though; far more focus on heroes fighting villains than "gods" getting humanified.
Too bad. He's curious.]
Che. It's not like you had a whole chapter. Mesopotamian writings were some of the earliest in my world's history.
[Does he really wanna ask too much about this? Sounds like cracking into the history of a world's power. Akin to trying to explain heroes and Quirks to people.]
Of course now! You're one god in one religion in one civilization out of many! We have to get through the damn class in a year.
She was in a list of Mesopotamian gods.
[Only a list. Maybe they got more mentions if someone enrolled in a religion course or club, but that's 0.01% of studies in Bakugo's hero-centric world.]
Yes and no. I am most definitely the real thing, but I am also an avatar.
Think of it like this conversation we are having. I'm talking to the real you right now, am I not?
Yet at the same time, I am not seeing the full version of you. You can only use words instead of your full body to communicate. You can only use a little picture to show what you look like. Most aspects of who you are cannot be translated to this format.
Yet, it's still definitely you here. Limited by a form where you cannot express yourself fully.
It's a little bit more complicated than that, But that's essentially what I am.
[ That's the "simple" explanation. He doesn't want to hear the explanation that includes the terms "divided spirit," "pseudo-servant" and "authorities." ]
I didn't need a damn essay. It's similar to how we're here in this world, but in our own worlds too.
[Despite his grumpy dismissal, he pays attention to her words and susses out a general idea of what happens in hers. Akin to how LILITH summoned "them" here.]
But you can't use your full power.
[Since LILITH summoned the version of her who'd already been summoned in her own world.
Most people will take your words literally. Especially when we all come from different worlds with different cultures and expressions. You are begging for a misunderstanding to happen.
[ She bets things are explosive when he talks with Godzilla! ]
Is that so...? Well, that's satisfying all the same.
[So much sets him off so easily. She probably realizes this from his time with her after the last mission. And yes, Bakugo regularly face palms and "WTF?!" at Godzilla. How does the guy hear a short phrase and then turn it into a much longer one?! Ugh.]
Bakami's a god too.
[Yato. But alas, here's another nickname for her to rub her temples at.]
[He does not purposefully try to make conflict! It's people who can't handle him who make the damn conflict! (As well they should, telling him to cool it.)
It is indeed another nickname.]
Yato! The guy who with the goofy face and blue scarf.
[Or did she wonder what the hell was WRONG with that guy?! Is his guess, but she's not admitting it.]
If he wants to act the clown, he'll get called one.
[Bakugo's very much aware a "clown" is not what Yato is. He hides his true self behind his funny, friendly energy. Someone with regrets and a burden on his shoulders.
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My apologies. I must have fallen asleep before I could answer your question.
I am indeed the Mesopotamian goddess, Ereshkigal.
Though I am greatly diminished in this vessel.
A necessary tradeoff for me to be summonable and walk alongside humans.
It was surprising, few are those who remember our culture.
Fewer those who would know of my name.
I am heartened to know it was not forgotten in your world.
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What the hell?! These assholes can squish an entire deity down now?!
[Sorry, he thinks LILITH is the one who shoved her into this "vessel" form. Like Godzilla and the gundam.]
We have world history and literature classes. Who doesn't?!
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[ Don't ask. The less he knows of Fate/ lore, the better off he is. ]
They do? They don't teach about me in my world.
That would be nice...
Regardless, I wanted to thank you.
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[That's not too hard to believe, since occasionally it happened even in his world's fiction. Certainly wasn't common though; far more focus on heroes fighting villains than "gods" getting humanified.
Too bad. He's curious.]
Che. It's not like you had a whole chapter. Mesopotamian writings were some of the earliest in my world's history.
[As for thanking him... yeah, don't mention it.]
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And exceptional quantities of mana.
Even then, only a fraction of my divinity could fit in.
[ More importantly: ]
N
Not even a whole chapter?!
Surely there were more lines about me than Ishtar?
[ Neither of them may be aware of it, but she's just set up a landmine right there with that question. ]
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[Does he really wanna ask too much about this? Sounds like cracking into the history of a world's power. Akin to trying to explain heroes and Quirks to people.]
Of course now! You're one god in one religion in one civilization out of many! We have to get through the damn class in a year.
She was in a list of Mesopotamian gods.
[Only a list. Maybe they got more mentions if someone enrolled in a religion course or club, but that's 0.01% of studies in Bakugo's hero-centric world.]
1/2
I am most definitely the real thing, but I am also an avatar.
Think of it like this conversation we are having.
I'm talking to the real you right now, am I not?
Yet at the same time, I am not seeing the full version of you.
You can only use words instead of your full body to communicate.
You can only use a little picture to show what you look like.
Most aspects of who you are cannot be translated to this format.
Yet, it's still definitely you here.
Limited by a form where you cannot express yourself fully.
It's a little bit more complicated than that,
But that's essentially what I am.
[ That's the "simple" explanation. He doesn't want to hear the explanation that includes the terms "divided spirit," "pseudo-servant" and "authorities." ]
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Mhm.
Serves her right.
I bet she was at the bottom of the list.
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It's similar to how we're here in this world, but in our own worlds too.
[Despite his grumpy dismissal, he pays attention to her words and susses out a general idea of what happens in hers. Akin to how LILITH summoned "them" here.]
But you can't use your full power.
[Since LILITH summoned the version of her who'd already been summoned in her own world.
As for the list thing...]
Did she piss you off?
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This was far below it!
Anyway, you are otherwise correct.
[ Seriously, you don't ask about Fate/ lore and then complain about wordy answers! Mmpff! ]
Yes.
She is an irresponsible, foolish goddess.
Tis good history sees her for who she is.
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[Guess what Bakugo just did! Asked for it and then bitched about the length! Sue him.
The fact that I know Fate/ lore makes that comment a hella lot funnier. Because yeah, one does not simply asks for a Fate/ lore summary.]
History sees her like every other god in the past.
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Especially when we all come from different worlds with different cultures and expressions.
You are begging for a misunderstanding to happen.
[ She bets things are explosive when he talks with Godzilla! ]
Is that so...?
Well, that's satisfying all the same.
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[So much sets him off so easily. She probably realizes this from his time with her after the last mission. And yes, Bakugo regularly face palms and "WTF?!" at Godzilla. How does the guy hear a short phrase and then turn it into a much longer one?! Ugh.]
Bakami's a god too.
[Yato. But alas, here's another nickname for her to rub her temples at.]
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[ Goodness, it's nearly like he's purposefully trying to create conflict!
Speaking of which, that name absolutely doesn't ring a bell. Is that another nickname? ]
Who?
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[He does not purposefully try to make conflict! It's people who can't handle him who make the damn conflict! (As well they should, telling him to cool it.)
It is indeed another nickname.]
Yato! The guy who with the goofy face and blue scarf.
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[ Ugh! And to think she'd contacted him to answer his question and thank him! Last time she tries being social. ]
Yato doesn't have a goofy face!
He's a very dignified and noble god who deserves better than such slander!
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[This is his method of being social. You just have to navigate the... uh... bombs.]
Then you haven't seen him with that psycho expression.
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Did you call me stupid?
Did you say Yato has a psycho expression?!
[ What the Kûr?! They could have been on cordial terms and it's like he's trying to wage war! ]
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[Judge that for yourself, Pigtails! If she's confident in her intelligence, say so.
As for Yato... hang on. He's getting a picture.
*sent attachment*]
What the hell would YOU call this expression?!
[See?! Psycho!!]
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[ And...
... W-Why is Yato making this so hard on her? Okay, that expression is definitely that of a total psycho. ]
He is just very expressive and emotive.
There is nothing wrong with that.
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ASK YATO!! It was a freaky psycho expression, made worse by the invasive topic!]
Oh yeah? What if he made that face at you?
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He has, as a matter of fact.
[ And that was while teasing her about her crush, no less! Shameful behavior for a god. Nonetheless: ]
But I could tell he was purposefully trying to look silly.
Rather than this being a reflection of who he is.
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[Or did she wonder what the hell was WRONG with that guy?! Is his guess, but she's not admitting it.]
If he wants to act the clown, he'll get called one.
[Bakugo's very much aware a "clown" is not what Yato is. He hides his true self behind his funny, friendly energy. Someone with regrets and a burden on his shoulders.
But he's not gonna give him a break for it.]
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[ And that's kind of her, she thinks! ]
Yato is my friend, and I shall not permit for you to mock him!
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[He was nicer to her when she was injured and recovering. Now she gets the complete asshole. (Look, he's got a good heart, but he's a jerk.) Hmph.
That last part, however...]
Wait, are YOU his girlfriend?
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