sarumi | Horror Tower: Floor 2!

[Yata didn't like seeing Diarmuid so upset, especially when there was so little he could do.]

Why don't you just agree that the really cool elf guy's your dad? It seems like it would make everyone happiest. You must be really amazing to be adopted by a god, Nii-san!

[He's hoping that doesn't sound disrespectful 'cause Yata thinks Aengus is really awesome. Forgive him, he's not the best with words if he's not told how to speak, something Kusanagi-san always had to correct him on.]

I guess we should stay here a moment longer to fiure out what to do next...

[For a moment, Diarmuid doesn't answer. Instead, he turns faintly red, embarrassed at the compliment and that gives Aengus all the time he needs to speak up.]

My little bird is indeed a wonderful and skilled individual whether he believes it or not.

[Aengus gives his son a look and the denial that had been on Diarmuid's lips dies there.]

That's better. Now, what questions do you have for me? I cannot decide for you what your next move should be. However, if you ask me questions, I can at least use my knowledge to advise you.

Does that mean I can ask questions, too, or just Nii-san?

[Not that Yata could think of any really good questions to ask except-]

Ooh! I got a question!

[Before asking, he's gonna wait until Diarmuid's adopted father confirms whether or not he'll answer a question from Yata or not. Then again, he could just get Diarmuid to ask...]

[Diarmuid looks to his father since he doesn't know the answer to the question. He is relieved when Aengus nods.]

Either of you may question me. I do not believe this is true for your helper, young lord, but because I was strengthened by my little bird's wish I can interact with both of you more freely than I would have been permitted to otherwise.

[He gives Yata a friendly smile.]

What is your question?

If we need our helpers, can we call you or will you come when you can?

[Yata's not sure how this would work. Was there a special something they needed to call their helpers...or would they just show up when needed?]

Like...do you guys need a mirror, a special thought or anything like that?

The question you ask is a complex one because your familiar is different from me. Because I am stronger, my little bird need only think of me and I will likely be able to answer that call. He can also use this.

[There is a glow in Aengus' hands and he holds out a silver chain with silver-blue metal feather on it. He motions his son over, and Diarmuid steps forward allowing him to place the chain around his neck.]

As we have seen your familiar is weaker and more easily swayed by the Tower than I am. You can try calling him whenever you need him, but there are probably more places where he cannot answer than where I cannot answer. He will wish to answer you. There is no doubt about that, but he will not have the power. Also, I would suggest the next time you need him you heed whatever advice he gives you. If he says not to look at him, do not look at him.

[Aengus points toward the camera in Yata's hands.]

I cannot say this for sure, but that camera may work as a means to summon him just as the chain I just gave to my little bird summons me.

...Really? That would be awesome if it were true!

[Bless him, he's so excited about that idea. He wants to try it out now, but he's guessing it probably wouldn't work right this minute anyways.]

So we both have a way to get a hold of our helpers, Nii-san!

[He looks really happy about this...]

We do.

[Diarmuid reaches up and lightly touches the feather around his neck before smiling at his father. Aengus warmly returns the smile before speaking again.]

Yes, I fear that both he and I are going to be limited when it comes to the amount of power or energy we can use. It may be best to save summoning us for times when you really need our aid to be sure there isn't a time you need us and we cannot answer.

In other words, we shouldn't become lazy. I think there is little need for you to worry about me becoming lazy.

[Aengus laughs at Diarmuid's words, the sound much like the sound of bells chiming.]

Indeed not. There is something else I will warn you of now as well. Many of these floors have tricks to them. That should be a given, but the tricks are more than they might seem on the surface. Beyond the immediate keys to complete any floor there will often be others--ones that are literally a matter of life and death. Yours.

[He points to his son before pointing to Yata.]

And yours. In that, the floor even if completely successfully will be considered failed if one of you die in the process. For that reason, you must guard each other even more closely than you would otherwise least you have to repeat a floor that was just completed at a high cost.

Horror Tower: Floor 2!

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