Tianxia:Greg

A mysterious creature that can usually be seen accompanying Weissyl. He, or it, is most commonly referred to as simply “Greg, from Accounting.” - presumably it has confirmed this title, although very few have spoken to it directly. It is seemingly known to the Celestial Bureaucracy, and may have played some role in the cycle of transmigration. It’s title as an accountant may give some clue as to what this function was. However, it disappeared from the heavens as suddenly as it had arrived, over several hundred years ago, before reappearing recently in the company of Weissyl, who it seemingly follows around and protects.

Background
Several thousand years ago, the creature that would come to be known as Greg appeared amidst the offices of the Celestial Bureaucracy, and set to work fulfilling needed tasks in order to manage the cycle of transmigration. It did this without being asked, and seemingly for no compensation. Although the kami debated the matter for some time, they could not find a reason to bar it from its assumed duties, and so let it be - it was certainly effective, if circumspect in its manner.

A few centuries ago, it departed as suddenly as it had come, although nobody knew for certain where it went. It would reappear on Earth, a few hundred years later, and wander for some time, before encountering the youkai, Weissyl. Despite her initial attempts to chase it off, it refused to leave, and has since followed her around. It would seem that they eventually came to some manner of understanding, as they do not seem to mind one another’s company.

Thus far, very little is known of the creature’s history, as it has not revealed much about itself.

Personality
It’s not quite clear if Greg even has a personality. Certainly, he doesn’t display many of the trappings of personality - seemingly not talking, or having any habits or mannerisms. It does, however, display some degree of initiative, occasionally wandering off and observing events of his own accord, although it never goes too far.

The only quirk it has demonstrated thus far is a habit of collecting and sorting small items. These can include rocks, twigs, cutlery, and the bones of animals, amongst other things.

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Relationships

 * Weissyl: He seems to follow her around, and at first glance may seem to be her pet. However, upon closer inspection, it’s not quite clear who has adopted who. He is certainly highly protective of Weissyl, although his reasons for following her around are unclear. For the time being, he can probably be best described as her companion, although nobody knows for sure what he thinks of his charge.

Trivia

 * It appears to either be, or at least prefer the appearance of, some manner of avian creature. Most of the forms it takes bears at least some resemblance to that of a bird, although it has also appeared in serpantine and reptilian forms.


 * It’s not quite clear how it communicates with Weissyl, as it has never been seen to speak. He does, at times, make various bestial noises and vocalisations, but nothing that seems to approximate speech. Yet despite this, Weissyl seems to be capable of understanding him, and in turn he seems to be able to understand ordinary speech.