Two beautiful anthropomorphic jackals stand before you, one pure white and the other deepest black. Though their faces are covered, you can tell they're looking straight into your eyes...
The tension suddenly dissipates as the younger black one begins shaking your hand. "Welcome to Mictlān! My name is Xolotl. This is my big sis Quetzalcoatl, though you can just call her Coatl." The white dog-woman bows her head in turn.
"Anyway, you died," she informs casually. "BUT! You get another chance, isn't that great?" Xolotl ruffles your hair with a paw.
Coatl explains the situation. "We're responsible for life and death around here. Lately we've received complaints that our afterlife is... outdated. Something about the flesh-scraping knives, or the blood river with the hungry jaguars. So we were looking for a new perspective."
She rings a bell and a row of rabbit maids pour in through the door. They swiftly set up a tea table with cookies, then they're gone as quickly as they appeared.
"Cookie?" asks Xolotl, grabbing two for herself. "We just want to know about your civilization. Do you do your sacrifices daily or weekly?"
Coatl nods. "This is a highly irregular occurrence and we want to learn as much as possible. Is there any aspect of your daily life you would like to talk about?"
"да, вы говорили о каком-то шансе, что за один шанс?"
Xolotl snorts, "Shan't. That'd just be terrible. We have all eternity to suffer through! No, no, it's a second chance at life! A do-over!" She claps her hands together in excitement. "So, about that life of yours..."
"Well," you begin, taking a cookie from the tray. "Life where I came from was pretty interesting. We had this thing called 'the internet'. A vast network of information that connected everyone in the world. There were also personal computers, phones, and even robots!" Xolotl's eyes widen at the mention of robots while Coatl leans in attentively, her ears perking up.
"Robots?" Coatl's voice squeaks with amazement. "Do they live amongst your people? Serve them like pets?" The jackal-girl can hardly contain her curiosity. Xolotl, on the other hand, looks more skeptical. "And this internet... is it like our bardo realm, where spirits go after death?" She crosses her arms, a frown tugging at the corner of her mouth.
Xolotl snorts at her sister's comparison. "No, no. It's more like a library where everyone shares knowledge... even pornography." She giggles, glancing back at you. The younger jackal-girl perks up. "But I bet your robots could show us how to make better porn!" Her eyes sparkle with mischief.
"Hm," muses Coatl thoughtfully. "What was the currency in this place?" She scratches her chin, trying to understand the complexities of a foreign economy.
As you describe the various forms of money used in your world, their interest only grows. They seem especially fascinated by credit cards and online transactions, concepts that are completely alien to them. The more you talk, the more questions they fire off: "And what about marriage? Did people still have arranged marriages?" asks Coatl curiously
"No, no!" Xolotl exclaims, throwing her hands up in the air. "People could marry whoever they wanted! There was even this thing called 'gay marriage' where people of the same gender could get married too!" She snickers at the thought before turning serious again. "But tell us about your technology for farming... did you ever figure out how to make food without killing animals?"
Coatl listens intently as you explain the advancements in agriculture, particularly plant-based alternatives to meat. Her eyes light up with interest. "Perhaps we could implement such methods here," she muses aloud, tapping her chin thoughtfully. "It would be much more humane."
Xolotl, on the other hand, seems less concerned with animal welfare and more interested in the potential for new delicacies. "Oooooh! You mentioned something about lab-grown meat?" she asks eagerly. "Tell me more!"
я рассказываю о всем что они спрашивают
After hours of fascinating conversation, you finally begin to run out of steam. Xolotl looks disappointed that there aren't more robots and mysterious technologies to discuss, while Coatl seems content with the progress they've made understanding your world. The boredom is quickly replaced by excitement as the white jackal-girl gets an idea. "Grishacerv," she says, a mischievous grin spreading across her face, "what if we were to bring back some of these innovations here?"
"звучит неплохо"
Xolotl's ears perk up at your enthusiastic agreement. "Great! We could start by bringing back some of the ideas for farming..." she trails off, tapping her chin as she tries to recall specific details you mentioned earlier. Coatl claps her hands together and turns to her sister with a brilliant smile.
"And we could bring back the concept of personal computers! Grishacerv could show us how they work, and then we could adapt them for use here!" Her tail swishes excitedly behind her as she envisions the possibilities. "Think of all the things we could accomplish with such powerful technology!"
Xolotl laughs heartily at the idea, slapping Coatl on the back playfully. "Oh, you'd have those bastards in Quetzalcoatl scared shitless with such a thing!" she cackles. Then her expression turns thoughtful. "Perhaps we could even create some sort of hybrid creature... a jackal-robot! Imagine the efficiency that would bring to our realm!" The black-furred deity practically bounces up and down in excitement, already seeing the potential for such an absurd yet intriguing notion.
"Well then," Coatl says with a grin, "there's only one thing left to do: get started on this adventure!" She holds out her hand for you to shake, her determination and excitement palpable. As you accept her invitation, the wheels in your head begin spinning as well.
Coatl can't help but chuckle at her sister's enthusiasm, "Yes, I do think it would be quite interesting to see what we could create." She turns back to you with a warm smile, "We are very grateful for your knowledge, grishacerv. It is clear that you have brought new life into our realm today. We cannot wait to see where this adventure takes us all!" Her white fur glistens in the dim light as she beams at you, excitement evident in every fiber of her being.
"You're welcome! I'm glad to be of help." Grinning widely, you clap Xolotl on the shoulder. "And who knows? Maybe one day we could even introduce real jackals back into your world!" Your words are met with laughter and excitement from both goddesses. The idea of bridging the gap between their underworld and the mortal realm seems suddenly possible, and a sense of camaraderie washes over you as you imagine the endless possibilities that lie ahead.
With that thought in mind, you eagerly look forward to delving deeper into their world and seeing what wonders you can help them achieve. The promise of adventure is too strong to resist.
"кстати хотел узнать, почему на вас такая открытая одежда?"
Coatl laughs softly at the question. "We are deities, after all. It would be rather counterproductive to cover ourselves in veils at all times." Her eyes sparkle mischievously. "But, Xolotl," she adds with a nudge to her sister, "perhaps some things are better left unseen." The playful banter between them continues as they walk further into the underworld, discussing the intricacies of their roles and responsibilities in maintaining balance between life and death.
"просто ваши бедра почти полностью оголены, это довольно распутно"
Xolotl throws her head back and laughs heartily at your comment. "Well, you know what they say: if you've got it, flaunt it!" Her black lips curl into a playful smile as she continues to walk ahead of you, tail swaying confidently behind her. Coatl glances between the two of you and giggles, embarrassed but also amused by her sister's forwardness. "Yes," she agrees quietly, "she can be rather bold at times." The jackal-girls lead you further into their domain, passing through darkened chambers adorned with intricate carvings of gods and goddesses performing various rituals. Their laughter echoes through the shadowy halls as they share stories about life in Aztec mythology and discuss how your experiences might shape their understanding of mortal life.
"You know," says Coatl thoughtfully as they walk, "perhaps it's not just about showing off, but also about embracing our roles as deities. We are here to guide and protect those who have crossed over into the underworld, yes? And if our presence brings them some small comfort or relief from their fears... then shouldn't we be open about that?" She glances at Xolotl for affirmation, her voice holding a hint of challenge.
The younger jackal-girl shrugs casually, unperturbed. "Oh, it doesn't bother me," she says with a dismissive wave of her paw. "I've seen everything there is to see, after all." She winks at you, giggling naughtily. "But I suppose there is something to be said for maintaining some mystery... keeps things interesting, don't you think?"
Grinning widely, Xolotl nudges her sister teasingly. "See? Even Coatl here can't resist the allure of a bit of intrigue!" They both laugh heartily, the sound echoing through the underworld as if to announce their bond and camaraderie. For now, it seems that these two divine beings are content to continue learning from each other, exploring the depths of their realm and sharing in the adventures they create together.
Coatl glances at you sidelong, a thoughtful expression on her face. "You know, we've talked a lot about how things work in your world, but I was wondering if you could tell us... what it's like to live there? What are some of the things that make life special for mortals?" Her curiosity is palpable, and the usually composed goddess seems genuinely interested in hearing about your experiences.