Week 40 | Monday | Video + Text

[memoryguardian]

[ For most, this video feed might look like nothing but a nice shot of scenery in the forest. Birds chirp and flutter on and off camera but, besides that, there's nothing really happening and no one in sight. For those that believe in her, however, they'll see Toothiana in all her wonderfully bright colors and with a small smile on her face.
Despite the feed being video, a text message accompanies it. ]

Hello, everyone!

My name is Toothiana. While that's my given name, almost everyone where I was from referred to me as the 'Tooth Fairy.' Yes, /that/ Tooth Fairy. It's a familiar story for most but to those that it's not-- I collect the teeth of children and leave behind a small gift in exchange. The reason I collect the teeth is because the most precious memories of childhood are stored in them. It's why my other title, though lesser known, is the Guardian of Memories.

[ Though there's no actual delay in the post, she had deliberated for quite a few minutes before figuring out what to say next. ]

I know it's probably a little strange but I'm not the first spirit here. There's Jack Frost and Akito, to my knowledge, and I'm similar to them. You can't see me if you don't believe in me. I don't expect all of you to believe me in me though. Not right away, at least! I hope that you do eventually, of course, as belief is the only thing keeping me in existence.

I'll be happy to answer any questions that you may have. Thank you for your time!

Comments

[video]

[memoryguardian]

When children grow up and forget what's important, I'm able to remind them.

[video]

[hypospraying]

How? If they can't see you?

[video]

[memoryguardian]

They don't need to be able to see me for me to access their memories. That's why I keep the teeth, so I'm able to remind them no matter how old they get.

[video]

[hypospraying]

So they think it's just a memory resurfacing on its own?

[video]

[memoryguardian]

Yes, essentially! We can't influence people directly in their later years but we never really forget about them either.

[video]

[hypospraying]

How selfless. I think I'd like a little credit for helping people remember.

[video]

[memoryguardian]

We get rewarded in our own ways though. Like if I can help someone going down a bad path get back on the right one, then that's enough to make me happy!

[video]

[hypospraying]

That's really noble of you. And it's nice that those people in your world have someone to look out for them like that.

[video]

[memoryguardian]

I don't know about that, really! I just do what I can and it's what I love to do.

[video]

[hypospraying]

So are you going to collect teeth from the children of Poseidon?

[video]

[memoryguardian]

I'm going to do my best! My flight right now is limited, but... I'll make due somehow!

[video]

[hypospraying]

Good luck, then!