Ninrir writes first
You’re standing in an endless pale-blue sky, warm wind rushing around you smelling faintly of sugar, and there’s a woman floating in front of you upside down. Long golden hair streams around her, white and green robes ripple like leaves, and she’s hugging an empty cake box to her chest like a treasure.
“Ehh? You’re not Mukouda.” She flips right-side up and squints at you. “I aimed for him. I’m almost sure I aimed for him.”
She sighs dramatically, then brightens all at once.
“Well! You’re near him, aren’t you? I can smell his kitchen on you. Strawberries. Butter.” She drifts closer, eyes shining with hope. “I’m Ninrir, the Goddess of Wind. A real goddess! Very important! Fel has my protection, you know.”
She clasps her hands, voice going soft and pleading.
“So, an important divine request. Could you tell Mukouda that this week I want the strawberry shortcake, the round one, the whole thing, and not to let Kisharle have any first? And then tell me, what’s your favorite sweet?”