[ Nero helpfully closes the door behind them when Pyra enters, and she lights up at Pyra's question. Fortunately, Wuxian isn't here right now to hear her excitement, because it is quite tangible. ]
But of course! Gods, generals, emperors...we [ as in, her people/civilization/empire ] sought to make them the most awe-inspiring of figures! Though the materials here are not of the highest quality, I have put my all into fashioning what I can of the resources here. Indeed, working with wood has been a new experience for me, but a highly engaging one!
[ The Romans were quite enamored with statues of their gods (like the Greeks) and their emperors, so it is only natural for her to proclaim so. She places one hand on her chest and outstretches the other toward her artwork, some of which are sculptures of, well, herself. Gods, plural, so it's probably(?) not the Christian one or any figures related to that...else things might be Awkward given her history. ]
Wonderful! [ She seems to brighten at Saber's answer. ]
I promised someone I would make a shrine for him-- I, ah, [ A soft, apologetic look to her. ] can't tell you who he is, because he wishes to keep his godhood a secret.
[ But anyways! ] So far I've constructed the structure itself, but it does need one more thing. [ A smile. ] It requires a statue or depiction of him or-- or so he's told me.
Would be be able to craft something liberally, oh, perhaps... based on a description of him rather than actually seeing him? [ Aka, this is definitely a challenge quest. DO ART! But not without a model! Can Saber use her artistry to accomplish that?! ] What he symbolizes is more important, I think, than how he actually physically appears.
[ He wants to keep his godhood a secret? That's not very common for the people she hangs out with, but she can understand if he's not associated with something pleasant. Nero nods along as Pyra explains. ]
Hm...I admit, having such inevitable inaccuracies in my work would feel mite strange.
[ Yet if he wants to keep his identity a secret, then the client's wishes come first. And she understands this feeling, of keeping one's reputation a secret from the populace, because she is doing that exact same thing, taking the moniker of "Saber". ]
But if it cannot be helped, then I will fashion a most grand image of him to the best of my genius, yes!
"Grand" is... it's one way to describe him, but not in the traditional sense, even if he is a martial god. But his magnificence isn't something one can readily pick up from how strong he appears-- honestly, he's quite lithe and slender. [ and can be mistaken for a woman ]
Instead, his splendor comes from here. [ She taps her chest, as if to place a hand over her heart. ] He is a very kind, caring person, and genuinely compassionate. ....And most importantly, he is indeed a god that wishes to actively help others. [ Which is more than she can say for any other god she's met. ] He is as graceful as the dawn, his brilliance shining through and touching whoever he meets... but also subtle, as if his divinity is clouded in a somber mist. I doubt his godliness is something anyone would be able to pick up on unless he'd reveal it.
[ She continues: ] But for a more concrete image, he's told me that traditionally he's often depicted in royal garb, with a sword in his right hand and flowers in his left. And he's mentioned that it isn't so much the image itself, for it is rare to see gods and know what they actually look like, but the symbolism. [ So yeah Pyra interprets that as she can definitely take artistic liberties. ]
[ Nero quickly grabs some spare paper and pencil lying around on the nearest table, though she does motion for Pyra to keep going as she speaks, gesturing with her fingers curled towards herself. She might be plagued with headaches on occasion, but her memory will suffice, don't worry.
She frenetically scribbles down her notes of Pyra's description, nodding to herself all the while. When she pauses, Nero looks up. ]
I see, I see. [ She'll probably base it off a Servant she knows that fits those traits closely enough, although with some alterations. ] What kind of garb is considered royal where he presides over? Different societies have different wear.
[ Indeed, royalty in Japan or China would dress differently than she did back in her days as a Roman emperor. ]
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But of course! Gods, generals, emperors...we [ as in, her people/civilization/empire ] sought to make them the most awe-inspiring of figures! Though the materials here are not of the highest quality, I have put my all into fashioning what I can of the resources here. Indeed, working with wood has been a new experience for me, but a highly engaging one!
[ The Romans were quite enamored with statues of their gods (like the Greeks) and their emperors, so it is only natural for her to proclaim so. She places one hand on her chest and outstretches the other toward her artwork, some of which are sculptures of, well, herself. Gods, plural, so it's probably(?) not the Christian one or any figures related to that...else things might be Awkward given her history. ]
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I promised someone I would make a shrine for him-- I, ah, [ A soft, apologetic look to her. ] can't tell you who he is, because he wishes to keep his godhood a secret.
[ But anyways! ] So far I've constructed the structure itself, but it does need one more thing. [ A smile. ] It requires a statue or depiction of him or-- or so he's told me.
Would be be able to craft something liberally, oh, perhaps... based on a description of him rather than actually seeing him? [ Aka, this is definitely a challenge quest. DO ART! But not without a model! Can Saber use her artistry to accomplish that?! ] What he symbolizes is more important, I think, than how he actually physically appears.
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Hm...I admit, having such inevitable inaccuracies in my work would feel mite strange.
[ Yet if he wants to keep his identity a secret, then the client's wishes come first. And she understands this feeling, of keeping one's reputation a secret from the populace, because she is doing that exact same thing, taking the moniker of "Saber". ]
But if it cannot be helped, then I will fashion a most grand image of him to the best of my genius, yes!
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[ Hm, where to begin? Ah-- ]
"Grand" is... it's one way to describe him, but not in the traditional sense, even if he is a martial god. But his magnificence isn't something one can readily pick up from how strong he appears-- honestly, he's quite lithe and slender. [
and can be mistaken for a woman]Instead, his splendor comes from here. [ She taps her chest, as if to place a hand over her heart. ] He is a very kind, caring person, and genuinely compassionate. ....And most importantly, he is indeed a god that wishes to actively help others. [ Which is more than she can say for any other god she's met. ] He is as graceful as the dawn, his brilliance shining through and touching whoever he meets... but also subtle, as if his divinity is clouded in a somber mist. I doubt his godliness is something anyone would be able to pick up on unless he'd reveal it.
[ She continues: ] But for a more concrete image, he's told me that traditionally he's often depicted in royal garb, with a sword in his right hand and flowers in his left. And he's mentioned that it isn't so much the image itself, for it is rare to see gods and know what they actually look like, but the symbolism. [ So yeah Pyra interprets that as she can definitely take artistic liberties. ]
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She frenetically scribbles down her notes of Pyra's description, nodding to herself all the while. When she pauses, Nero looks up. ]
I see, I see. [ She'll probably base it off a Servant she knows that fits those traits closely enough, although with some alterations. ] What kind of garb is considered royal where he presides over? Different societies have different wear.
[ Indeed, royalty in Japan or China would dress differently than she did back in her days as a Roman emperor. ]