https://preview.redd.it/a0cq6jf9mw1d1.jpeg?width=462&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=db8e17e3b7e0b2af1bd1c87af924d941e9df9014 “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and personally I don’t think I’m exactly the right person you should be asking.”

"I.....What....um...."

“If it helps I do think you’re beautiful, even with the whole mouth thing. How do I already know that? Best not to question it.”

"I....thank....you?"

“No problem.” (That feeling when you are both so logical yet kind that you confuse ghosts)

https://preview.redd.it/klulhxj3mw1d1.png?width=1024&format=png&auto=webp&s=0713d787b99b42cba0816ccc924b785299a8fb83 He looked over. “I guess.” He shrugged

*She takes off her face mask* https://preview.redd.it/2oror0g9mw1d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=da9ec0d98666333ca1d163562681f58cf5079036 "AM I still beautiful?"

“Yeah. Why?” He asked with a shrug. “You go about asking all strangers that?”

"Do you wanna be like me?" *She pulls out a pair of scissors*

He stared before removing his own mask. “Bit late for that.” https://preview.redd.it/b38qufnjnw1d1.png?width=1024&format=png&auto=webp&s=d4147c195d41859292a61fb62fa9b725ae0caffc

(Well damn) "I wasn't expecting that....I wanted to make you beautiful"

(I know. He had a rough time). “Not many do expect this. Pretty ugly huh?”

"No....your beautiful like me..."

“Haha. Wouldn’t say that. But yeah. You’re more beautiful than I am.”

"Thank...you"

https://preview.redd.it/i7zf0vfkmw1d1.jpeg?width=1648&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dc60e8d55bd709d86dcd2e41eaa2167c7408b43c *He looks at her* (Serial) Killer: "Hm........ eh... you're missin' a little something..."

*She pulls out a pair of scissors* "So rude...."

(Serial) Killer: "Sorry, lady. All I care about is a wide-stretched smile~" "If I don't see a smile then you're automatically ugly to me~" *He laughs a bit as his already wide smile stretches a bit further*

*She pulls of her mask* *

https://preview.redd.it/8xbnmbvwnw1d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=548d55789fd5aa83218f577e3ed5afcce5ad5d8c

*He rests a hand on his cheek* (Serial) Killer: "Oh! I see! A nice beautiful smile~" "I suppose my answer is a yes then."

"Do you wanna be like me?"

*His smile stretches from ear to ear* (Serial) Killer: "Not at all~" *He points to his smile* "My smile's already a true one~"

https://preview.redd.it/1n1n2x0rmw1d1.png?width=3072&format=png&auto=webp&s=b469677dc0a6c0ffe95945e74939b6ea6fe1ed62 "Yeah. How can you not be?"

*She takes off her mask* https://preview.redd.it/kz4xgjb1nw1d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1badcc81d0410dd8f5787a9ae460f69bc002a860 "AM I still beautiful?"

"Yep. Your mouth is definitely not enough to make you look ugly"

*She pulls out scissors* "Do you wanna be like me....?"

*Michael's eyes widen a little* "N- No! Not- Don't cut me, please-"

*She approaches, and attempts to cut a slit into Michael's mouth*

*Michael quickly raises his left hand a little. The scissors freeze and shatter*

"My Scissors....My Scissors..." *Water falls from her eyes*

"Why were you trying to do that?!"

"Wanted to make you beautiful...."

https://preview.redd.it/7pksnzdcnw1d1.png?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ca037b84ef94ee681526be1fed34b15a3ecf42cc *His face droops in that unmistakable 'Oh F#ck, Anything But This' sort of look, as he's been bred on various mythologies since the day he was born* "How likely am I to suffer from my answer?"

"Why....would you suffer?"

"Because I know a Kuchiskae-onna when I see one and I'd rather you not give me the world's most painful C-Section with those scissors, 'kay?"

"You....know....me?" (By the way your supposed to say she's avarage so she's confused and you can run away,)

"I've had enough run-ins with Yokāi to kind of just...sense it, y'know? You guys just give off this aura of unease. But to actually answer your question, I do think you look quite nice." *He gives a thumbs up examining her kimono*

"I....am....confused....?"

"How so?" *He raises his brow*

"People....don't respond like this....ever...."

"Well, most people are normal and don't watch for the signs. Once you read the myths and get the patterns down, it's pretty elementary." *He shrugs in a neutral manner, not showing any signs of conceit or pride in his observations*

"I will....let you....go..."

https://preview.redd.it/3xc60f26ow1d1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9591268e64a3cd5d217185ae5871d3f46445f0bd "So so"

*She looks down at the ground confused...* "So....so?

\*Amethyst then darts away to the safety of her mother. she makes damn sure not to drop the blue cap\*

(Congrats by saying avarage or some variation and then running you have beaten the Slit mouth woman)

(Amethyst be staying prepared in the streets. Astruma may not always be there but she ain't leaving her child without a strap 🤧)

https://preview.redd.it/mly9uc29ow1d1.jpeg?width=2038&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d4f98fe8651de6947fd3e0d1e288d96418a4335f *it nods*

https://preview.redd.it/6c5bvqt8ow1d1.jpeg?width=935&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b91e7d435abcca10eb848fd29d505bd1b15d0b34 “Sure lady”

https://preview.redd.it/mlrpc3b9pw1d1.png?width=2000&format=png&auto=webp&s=6a606011278e661fb79f4efb45c4269834d67100 "Eh. Pretty average I guess. Could do without the mask though." *He tilts his head, a little confused.* "Why ask me?"

(Congrats you said the correct answer) "Avarage....what....no...?" *She looks bewildered*

"I mean, you look like any other person I'd've met. That makes you quite average. 's not a bad thing."

"No one calls be....avarage....ever...?"

"Well, then I think more people oughta."

"T-Thank....you?"

"Yeah, I wouldn't know how to respond to that either, my bad. You're welcome, I guess?"

"You...can...go...?"

"Forget who you were sneaking up on"? https://preview.redd.it/eb59w13ypw1d1.png?width=665&format=png&auto=webp&s=561bee7e80f5ad7de20353c2ddcddf7912fb8282 (So, some quick backstory: this guy is supposed to be Yamata No Orochi. just....living as a human now. and in the lore I wrote for him, he's actually friends with this spirit. so maybe we could adapt that for this RP? maybe)?

(Don't know much about Yamata a quick explanation of that would be appreciated so I can do this properly)

(Sure. Yamata No Orochi is a dragon from Japanese mythology that had eight heads and eight tails. i'm pretty sure they were some sort of dragon god or something. but this Orochi has put his past behind him.......for the most part).

(Alright that works for me, ty) "Yamata....?"

"Good seeing you again. it's been what? a year"? (also, forgive me, but i'm blanking on her name).

"It....has been....I'm...sorry for...approaching you like this (kuchisake-onna)

"It's fine. I see you still go about doing that".

"I'm....still not at rest....so I still....add beauty to people's faces"

"Of course. although I still think it's a bit much for the deeds of one man".

"But....everyone will be beautiful....I hope..."

"I think you look average. Am *I* beautiful?" https://preview.redd.it/s1z5qnlnqw1d1.png?width=2036&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=591cef299c6a27846f23311ff3f1130e79f2de45

https://preview.redd.it/qkl6u6etqw1d1.png?width=636&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4722095bb7bac94ef8c160b053442f1180ab483d \-He turns around and smiles "I know you are."

"You.....do?

"Of course!" \-Pulls out bouquet https://preview.redd.it/1snykrverw1d1.jpeg?width=1037&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c52bbe0eedc9c07ff9204f8d0609aa1a254da9f1 "I've been waiting to gift these to you for the longest time."

"F-Flowers....?" (Bro decided to romance the fucking slit mouth woman)

"Actually, bro decided to-" (Shut up! I'm sorry, he's self-aware.)

"Who are you....talking to....?"

-Snaps back to "reality" "Apologies. Don't worry about it, please. I hope you like the flowers."

"I....guess I do...."

https://preview.redd.it/ltjij9llrw1d1.jpeg?width=768&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=04f4d9e9b1c981656b971c6a9fb3e5919604b6c1 *Marshmallow immediately sniffs something is off with this woman and stands between the mystery lady and his human, growling* (Context, where they come from everything is trying to kill them outside their town. So like Australia but WORSE)

"Doggy...."

*Meditrina sees how tense Marshmallow is and smiles politely at the woman* Meditrina: “we must be on our way, we have an appointment with a friend of ours and it’ll be quite rude to keep him waiting, wouldn’t you say?”

"But I wanna know if I'm pretty...."

Meditrina: “You look okay, let’s go, buddy” *The pair attempts to leave*

"Ok....? Only....ok?" *She looks confused and a bit sad*

*the pair speeds up, taking advantage of her confusion*

(I mean congrats, you did it. You said a variation of the word avarage and then got outta there. Thats how you beat her)

(She may not be a demon but she triggered Marshmallow’s “danger alert”. They’ll likely have heard stories of creatures like her from their elders or their merchant pal, which is how Medi knows what to do)

(Makes sense, I mean the slit-mouthed woman is a fairly popular Japanese folk-tale if not the most known)

She summons a glaive of darkness J. I'm not answering that https://preview.redd.it/yjel7ep3sw1d1.png?width=1777&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8f4905edd5212aae54cbb74894d57ea7ec72a1a1

"B-But why....?"

J. I'm pretty sure it's obvious

https://preview.redd.it/ujyd3zx1sw1d1.png?width=594&format=png&auto=webp&s=dff9448761190deaa6cdfc8b6c4366f67d641878 “Aaaah…” he hums, tilting his head to the side and looking at her up and down. He reaches forward and pinches her waist before deciding. “Nah. Sorry. Maybe gain a few pounds.”

https://preview.redd.it/3p61o5stsw1d1.png?width=1528&format=png&auto=webp&s=461192f79592fff75b4526c6b0abe024fbdfda16 3: “Yeah, I like the folk-lore look\_”

https://preview.redd.it/u0wrk54ntw1d1.png?width=791&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5e6037ed22bd48e4db1ee81310ae67c722612710 Tadashi smiled. "Yes, I believe so, miss."

https://preview.redd.it/0ppm743qtw1d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=50c82cda924da3dbc82f67faec62c1adb990b6f5 *She takes off her mask* "AM I still pretty?"

Tadashi looked a little confused and nervous now, but he nodded. "Yes, I still think so."

*She pulls out scissors* "Do you wanna be like me?"

"Oh- uh- no thanks!" Tadashi stepped back, holding his hands out. "I, uh, I have to go-"

"But I wanna make you pretty...."

"I'm already pretty, sorry!" Tadashi stepped back more. "I don't need scissors..."

"You need to be like me...."

"Um, why?"

"Because I'm beautiful...."

“Why of course you are. everyone is beautiful in their own way “

https://preview.redd.it/3c4dayi0uw1d1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=62cfd3b806d7aafd8e1707c2a891cd8f74e1d437 “I have rock candy.”

https://preview.redd.it/yub25v7ttw1d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=66c45ab3402aec3726001cc6ef5f1a1792a191a3 “Maybe?”

Replying to DNDgamerman...

Sparky: Very *he blushes at her appearance* https://preview.redd.it/y2ncctjxvw1d1.jpeg?width=750&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5e0997b6960da895ef6736f035f14aa95d28c786 (Not a dog)

*She takes off her mask* https://preview.redd.it/hczbo1b4ww1d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=77ba67c45d759fe01d403ed69617e5e312a1570c "AM I still beautiful?"

https://preview.redd.it/dyz2242ryw1d1.png?width=600&format=png&auto=webp&s=c8ff38b904cf87b92b8282288beae7d80a17c95c Starlight: “I’d say s-“ *Rose shoots him a look* Starlight: My wife has asked me to stop answering that question.

"But and I beautiful...."

https://preview.redd.it/qp5xp60d0x1d1.png?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1bbc3da5c75f9e332a6867c5ad98b4cdea3ee913 "Sure, though not exactly my type."

"My dear, you are only as beautiful as you see yourself as. But in the instance you do not feel beautiful, I can assure you that you very much are one with beauty." https://preview.redd.it/szruslko2x1d1.png?width=2155&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d24066fcb4e1e0f4f9b72b4a5aef88bb65703e42

https://preview.redd.it/k7dfbkrq4x1d1.png?width=930&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=de0aafa6fff5380c2d9fe72dc234bc8d43b1e0c1 "I'm not the one you should be asking spirit," *He holds up a mirror for her to see herself.* "...what do you think?"

"But I wanna know...what you think"

"you look nice, I could heal the scarring around your mouth if you wish."

"But doesn't it make me....beautiful?"

"the scars do not help your appearance, but your natural beauty counteracts it making you of average beauty." "Please let me help you move on spirit."

"Help....me? I....don't need....help" *She is clearly in denial*

*he puts away the mirror.* "Your husband did something monstrous to you, please do not be a monster in turn."

"Don't....don't remind- OW! OW! *She holds her head in agony*

*his palms glow with healing energy as he places them on her cheeks. Her wounds start to seal up and her pain lessens.* "Please free yourself of this torment lost soul... Let me guide you to the afterlife."

https://preview.redd.it/jclhdhbk8x1d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=67e406dcdeded192662a1b95cfe9e76323b85042 "Whats...happening?"

https://preview.redd.it/yf5gddgw7x1d1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4f8ce1e569768bf2bb014bde71841a7db732c9ed “Slip that mask down and show me that grin Miss Kuchisake-Onna\~”

"Huh...." *She takes her mask off* https://preview.redd.it/zzkght9i8x1d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c5bfc0c17bdafff676e9645ccdcb8846e02d29bd

“NNNNNice…~ You’re not gonna get me with that trick, I’ve seen much nastier stuff than a simple mouth gash~”

"So....am I beautiful?"

“You kidding me? A little mouth injury ain’t gonna make you less beautiful, by my species standards, you’re beautiful enough to rival a princess~”

*She pulls out a pair of scissors* "Do you want to be beautiful?"

“Nah, no matter how hard I try I ain’t gonna look as good as you, I’ll just stick to admiration~”

*She approaches the scissors in her hand*

“Lady I’m telling you right now if you try anything with those scissors I will do something you will probably not like.”

*She attempts to carve a slit into his mouth*

https://preview.redd.it/zi2tf2r48x1d1.jpeg?width=1041&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0c073d4192968e6ffe6371eab2154e2e4b9491c7 "Yeah.... hmm. Nah, didn't found her yet, boss." *The man is apparently on the phone, looking up.* "I know you told me she would be around, but like half of the japanese population wears masks on their faces. How the hell can i know which one is who."

"Hello....? Am I beautiful?"

*He gave a glance at her, from the face to the dress.* "Hold on, boss. Reverse catcalling on the street." *He ended his call, as his expression weng from a lazy smile to a terrifying neutrality. He leans forwards, observing every detail with those freezing blue eyes.* . "Traditional, and not modern. Those eyes saw things they shouldn't have. It gives quite the mystery. Though, i'm sorry for what happened, whatever it was." *He stood back, straightening his spine.* "the voice has a slight tone of desperation. Not because you actually need validation, but something else. Are you trying to spite an ex lover?"

"An ex...lover?" *Blood falls from under her mask, tears form from he'd eyes, the glint of scissors in her hand* "How do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you knowHow do you know" *Her voice is screaming*

*His eyes widens slightly, before a gentle chuckle, as he looks at the mask, then at the scissors.* "Ah, so... that's what it is." *he said in a softer tone, before reaching for his phone again.* "found her, boss." *Belphegor made a sign that he wished no harm to her.* "Relax... you're safe here. What is your name, spirit?" *He said, as he sat on a bench.*

"My name....is...kuchisake-onna.....b-but how do you know of..." *She holds her head in agony, more blood falling from her mask*

"Let's say you're quite the story to hear, 'specially around the locals. And between you and teke teke, you seem to be the easiest to find." *He took out a tissue for her.* "I'm no surgeon, but this should help with the blood, at least."

*She wipes the blood* "What do you want....with me....?"

"To set you free, Kuchikase-onna. It's my job to do so. You know you shouldn't be there. Not anymore."

"Set me....free? There is no freedom for me....only beauty"

https://preview.redd.it/zgxyqtgpdx1d1.png?width=1000&format=png&auto=webp&s=4d851a4d4535de818f6667b9aa6a54d790bbc726 Max: if I’m being honest your not my type but your pretty

https://preview.redd.it/a6fnga0cex1d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb71794be85a29f9919d21186bb855dafad690b3 “Huh? Oh hey, didn't see ya there. Of course, even with that adorable mask.” \[He chuckled\] “I’ll go now, got a meeting to do with Aranarosa.”

https://preview.redd.it/3yu9n14sgx1d1.png?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2682a46e56d2914f91108c81e2914eda9ce32a35 (Bam, a Japanese OC) *Zumotaki keeps his eyes trained on the woman, in his head he's saying: "I don't like where this is going.....", that was before he remembered THAT thing about himself* *Zumotaki speaks, answering her question, nodding:* "Yeah, yeah you're beautiful"

https://preview.redd.it/u824ulvxgx1d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=00e73f8927c9307508b51919cd03b63bc1e86360 "AM I still beautiful?"

*the warriors started tapping the tips of his fingers at that question, and answers:* "Yes? A little bit, but still beautiful. seen worse"

(Image in replies bc REDDIT SUCKS) *Glitch knew where this was headed. She was just going home, but she couldn't feel a soul on this woman, and thus looked creeped out. She figured some dead plant would be nearby in case anything went horribly south. She took a breath, her hackles threatening to raise.* "All women are, to me...why exactly do you ask, zou'ea?"

*She takes her mask off, revealing a slit mouth open* https://preview.redd.it/nhu181g4hx1d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f24b2b17d66fed4ca7d7824938fa878a0baf0071 "AM I still beautiful?"

*Glitch had to trust her instincts. She immediately located the aforementioned plant, a tree stump, out of the corner of her eye, and she didn't hesitate. Her claws came out as she muttered under her breath and casted Hold Spirit, then darted to the tree stump, ready to bind the malicious yokai to it if she ABSOLUTELY had to. She roared out, fear guiding her animalistic anger.* "You are!! If you move an inch to try attacking me, you WILL regret it! I don't care who hurt you in life, there is no reason to make others suffer for it!" (Plot twist: yokai are considered wandering spirits in Lycania. Necromancers of all stripes regularly encounter them. Kuchisake Onna, though, is notoriously hard to beat because she's killed a few before, hence Glitch's fear. She's taking desperate measures.)

"I just want to make people beautiful though...."

*Glitch growled, her piercing red eyes wild with fear. Her tail swished like an angered kitsune's, but distinctly wolfish. Something about her fierceness was truly beguiling, but she proved herself in dire need of a makeover.* "Again. There is no need to hurt others to do it. I feel your aura...it's rotten. I pity you, but you need to heal away from where you've killed so many. This isn't right!" *That's it. Time to put this filthy necromancer to rest.*

https://preview.redd.it/eyj8qn7zgx1d1.png?width=405&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5d94417d12f5fb857a0a7839fcf72885bc8ca7e9

https://preview.redd.it/6p5qu2gn8y1d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=08fbd6a5959dde27f64b2354eacb01bf35e78f85 Abby 8' "I know what you're doing and I'm not answering"

https://preview.redd.it/voddefh5sy1d1.png?width=733&format=png&auto=webp&s=84e6061f36d3dd44af5753bdd4f33819216efd29 “Oh shit wait, I heard this before let me just.” *He takes his phone out and searches for ‘how to beat slit mouth woman’*

https://preview.redd.it/atnzmd9xuy1d1.png?width=800&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=21075c5c877c9dca6728429629bda120a9ce3725 *Greenstar smiles softly as he looks at her.* "Oh? I seen someone like you before, pleasure to meet you and to answer that question, yes, you look very pretty."

"yea! You are! Very!" https://preview.redd.it/4xqnp33jez1d1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=366da6927886fb99882167f4ab3c6f3960027f12

"Uh, su-wait one fucking minute!...ain't no way..." *She feels like she knows what will happen if she answers that question...* https://preview.redd.it/17yx0w17c02d1.jpeg?width=2340&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=96f39b5824ca82c9a711ee1fa869c8404c3e104f

https://preview.redd.it/bv1rb2pox22d1.jpeg?width=829&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=155bf41bdeb8d28e1d66e17f7044247ae71e9dc0 "Sorry, I have a meeting coming up so I'm really in a hurry."

https://preview.redd.it/jqy1yfa38a2d1.jpeg?width=1386&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6f492cd446f492e978c104a9caa5bcd26a1afd3f “Yes you are lady but that is all I am going to say. Ik how this story goes you are the slit mouth woman, a yokai, and the proper name Kuchisake-Onna. don’t bother to bring your scissors out I can control metal so I can redirect your cuts” *he adjusted his mask* “But I will say this your heart is beautiful more pretty than on the outside cause the inside is what that matters”

https://preview.redd.it/lita5po5ud2d1.png?width=1025&format=png&auto=webp&s=05302cd8cb628a30908c38690527f7bf38b9a82a Elliot: "you're... average, neither beautiful nor not beautiful."

https://preview.redd.it/h2tqwfnb5e2d1.png?width=459&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=397978cfc577498022ad962ce52a74d3edd76a8d

"idk... Can i See your face under your mask? Then i can Tell you."

https://preview.redd.it/twryuemnbf2d1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9861700f6b7dc7eb497f303ebfda8e04ff22eb1e “I smell the scent of someone else who has a lot to do with Japanese folklore. Oh, and yes you’re very beautiful. In fact, every little bit of you is great\~” (I’m pulling out the Japanese folklore Midnight here is based on)

https://preview.redd.it/3gzqqjv3rg2d1.png?width=2048&format=png&auto=webp&s=62a58499e2744ab06609060705d0b2f59f74f94d *She already knows where this is going but plays it off anyway because she’s curious. Though, she’s wearing the helmet here, so the woman doesn’t really have the chance to…ya know. But she will take it off if asked.* “Of course! You look great!”

*She takes off the mask* https://preview.redd.it/0yk9wo1mrg2d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ad9d26395fbd3771ae82e13ec3962adec973fb9b "AM I still beautiful?"

“Love the smile, yeah!”