[ Himeka taps a nail on the ceramic of her mug while he offers new connections. ]

Well, if Fred is any indication, it may be that they're a little more unpredictable. But to me it just feels like they're very...specialized?

[ There's a pause. ]

Actually--we had some sort of influence on our abilities as gods, didn't we? Like, they weren't wholly unexpected of us.

[ Himeka being so closely related to the hearth, to abundance and feasts all felt very in-character, even if the antithesis ended up being a little on the horrifying side. ]

What if there were still holes left in creation or whatever we want to call what the gods do that they felt they needed more?

[ As for Nocwich, she nods readily and exuberantly. ]

As nice as the Horizon can be, it feels different to see others in person as well, doesn't it? But what is your favorite place to visit in the Free Cities?

[ Their territory is so vast she imagines there has to be some fun places to explore. Now that Solvunn has gained some of the Badlands, Himeka plans on venturing out there herself soon if she can. ]

Ohhh, I plan to...I cannot believe a city on a literal island can't figure out how to make a proper fish bread. Honestly...

[ She shoves another mochi into her mouth, silencing further complaints. Then remembers that she came here to share it. ]

Here, try some! They're traditional in Hingashi back on my star.