In the beginning, there was peace within the darkness… Then awareness blossomed, into me, Mayumi. Nurtured by my Goddess-Mother, Gaia I became steel within the velvet glove, The rose full of thorns, and the wolf wearing lamb’s clothing. Now it’s my time, to praise my Goddess with blood and glory.
Who is this mortal who catches my eye? She seems but a speck in my perception, but she burns so brightly… Her demeanor, so rough and tumble, is belied by her sublime beauty… I am curious… And for the first time, I feel hopeful. Maybe this time, this heroine’s life will rise beyond the confines of her mortality. And her glorious deeds will be ambrosia to me.
Day 1500 g.e.
The Goddess-mother Gaia101 sits at her celestial desk, chin-in-hand. Her inward gaze focuses on her champion, Mayumi616. She takes in all this chosen mortal’s antics and adventures, and smiles indulgently. With a flourish, she summons her holy journal and starts to “copy and paste”. “Thank you, God-friend Shinote, for this sublime suggestion”, she murmurs…