[Video--with subtitles]

[dog_of_the_sun]

[The view from this video is a bit odd, as it's clearly at angle. Ammy has propped up her bookmark, after figuring out how to get it to show moving-pictures and sort of thinking at it that she'd like to do one herself.

Which means the first view people get is a large white paw, then a black nose and white muzzle sniffing at the screen. Then the figure backs up, and moves into view more properly. An easel with paper on it is nearby, as Amaterasu comes into view. She's a medium-sized white wolf, with red-markings and flourishes visible along her fur. Occasionally, a blue disc that shines with a sun's corona is seen above her shoulders, fading in and out of view.

There is a "woof!" in greeting, and her tail wags. Beside her, on the paper, Japanese characters appear. こんにちは。 私は天照です。 "Ammy"は簡潔にするために大丈夫です。 私は神話を担当する助手司書です。 As the words appear on the paper, a subtitle appears on the video-screen for everyone, in case they do not read Japanese.]

Hello. I am Amaterasu. "Ammy" is alright for brevity. I am the assistant Librarian in charge of Mythology.

[Ammy turns to look at the easel and paper, then back to the screen with a satisfied nod. More writing appears on the paper. 私があなたを助けることができるなら、私に来てください。 私はもともと日本から来たものです - あなたの多くが慣れ親しんでいるよりはるかに古いものです。]

Please come to me if I can assist you. I am originally from Japan--a much, much older one than many of you would be familiar with.

[Ammy's head tilts, as she's thinking for a moment, before giving a canine-yawn. One more set of characters appears on the paper on the easel.私はこの形で人間ではないという点だけが限られています。 私はそうでなければ能力があり、あなたに会うのを楽しみにしています。]

I am limited, only in that I am not human in this form. I am capable otherwise, and look forward to meeting you.

[That should be good, as far as she's concerned. Time for a nap. Padding forward, the closing view is of a white paw reaching out before the video-feed cuts.]

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Re: [Video]

[dog_of_the_sun]

[There is a canine-grin, and Ammy lays down, giving a hint of yawn. 敬意と同様に、礼儀とプロトコルも重要です。 しかし、時には彼らは道に迷い込んだり、物事を必要以上に困難にする。]

Politeness and protocol is important, as is respect. But sometimes they do get in the way or make things more difficult than needed.

Re: [Video]

[lightbranded]

"Ah, that is true enough." Will shrugs. "Names are important because names have power, back home. The names people are born with and the names they choose and the titles they earn. Seems a bit rude not to use them properly."

And dangerous, but he didn't see a need to mention that. Spells could be cast by your true name or even a symbol to represent your name.

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[dog_of_the_sun]

[Ammy gets it, so it's okay. あなたの注意は感謝していますが、私はあなたと一緒にニックネームを使って大丈夫です。]

Your caution is appreciated, but I am alright with you using a nickname for me.

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[lightbranded]

He grins wryly. "Then I shall do so. One shouldn't go around ignoring how people wish to be called. Good way to get into trouble, that. As for me, Will will do. I've been called many other things, but most of those were just titles one picks up on the job."

Re: [Video]

[dog_of_the_sun]

[There is a nod and slight bow of her torso, acknowledgement and thanks. わかります。 あなたに会うのは楽しいことです。 助けてもらえますか？]

I understand. It is a pleasure to meet you Will. May I help you with anything else?

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[lightbranded]

You said you were in charge of mythology? Does that include folklore?

Re: [Video]

[dog_of_the_sun]

[The corner of her ear twitches, head cocked slightly as she ponders. かもしれない。 私は自分のセクションを掘り下げるのに時間を費やさなければならない。 最終的に兄は知っているだろう。]

It might. I have to spend some time exploring my section. Ultimately Ji-niisan would know.

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[lightbranded]

"It would be interesting to know. The lines blur, sometimes. Where myth becomes folklore and folklore becomes myth."

Re: [Video]

[dog_of_the_sun]

[A querying, soft whine--mostly to represent Ammy is thinking. Then there is more writing, after once more a new page is revealed as the old flutters to the floor after being cut. 彼らが同じものであった時がありました。

There is, or was, a time when they were one and the same.

Re: [Video]

[lightbranded]

Once and long ago. Just as it is said that men once lived among magic as fish live in water.

Re: [Video]

[dog_of_the_sun]

[There is a nod. Deliberate and clear, and her tail is wagging behind her. Exactly.]