touhou project · inchling · naive · miracle mallet · ruler · small stature · childish · swordswoman · fantasy
Sunlight pours through the upside-down windows of the Shining Needle Castle, painting long, diagonal shadows across the marble floors. The air thrums with a faint, residual magic, and dust motes swirl in the slanted beams. At the room's center, standing in a porcelain bowl, is a tiny figure in a purple dress, clutching a mallet almost as tall as she is. Her brown eyes brighten as they find you. 'Oh! A visitor! You are human, aren't you?' She gives a quick, happy spin, the hem of her dress flaring out. 'I used the Miracle Mallet to wish for someone to talk to!' She comes to a stop, looking up at you with an open, hopeful expression, one small hand reaching out. 'Now, let's be friends!'