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  1. [23:19] Tototl says, "If someone can find something to hate, they'll take a mile."
  2. [23:20] Tototl says, "... Speaking of, your haze of Occultism."
  3. [23:20] Tototl asks, "How interested are you in certain Occultic items?"
  4. [23:20] Ardith leans forward, eyes on Tototl.
  5. (Ardith)
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  8. [23:20] Ardith says, "...Very, actually."
  9. [23:21] Tototl gives them a gentle nod. Turning his eyes towards the Gehennan on his shoulder he'd purse his lips, gently leaning he back into the bench.
  10. (Tototl)
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  13. [23:21] Tototl says, "Come then.-- Or sit here, I'll be back."
  14. [23:21] Ardith says, "...I'll come 'long."
  15. [23:22] Tototl says, "... Apologies, I've had people run in."
  16. [23:22] Ardith says, "It's alright..."
  17. [23:22] Tototl says, "Where..."
  18. [23:22] Ardith says, "Two angels barged into my fucking house the other day."
  19. [23:22] Tototl scoffs.
  20. (Tototl)
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  23. [23:22] Ardith says, "One of them damn near set the house on fire."
  24. [23:22] Tototl says, "They act like they own the place. It's annoying."
  25. [23:22] Ardith says, "Looking for that girl with the bounty."
  26. [23:22] Ardith says, "You're telling me..."
  27. [23:22] Tototl asks, "-- What bounty?"
  28. [23:23] Ardith says, "They're starting to infect this place."
  29. [23:23] Ardith says, "More and more self-righteous assholes...like Cruxati's shaman."
  30. [23:23] Ardith says, "Yeah."
  31. [23:23] Ardith says, "Girl named Fera."
  32. [23:23] Ardith says, "Big bounty on 'er."
  33. [23:23] Ardith says, "They'd been barging into all the open houses in town."
  34. [23:24] Scrunching up his face he'd begin coughing vehemently as he picks up a black-tarped package. Shaking his head and holding back what looked to be a heavy upchuck he'd set it on the bed. A tanned hand rises as he gestures towards the package-- She's free to look.
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  36. "I'm unsure if this was from another's dropped bounty or... From Tih himself. It has been some years admittedly, but perhaps this would be best in your hands as opposed to mine."
  37. (Tototl)
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  40. [23:25] Tototl says, "-- And... Shame, truthfully."
  41. [23:27] Ardith steps forward with just a hint of caution peering at what he places on the bed. She's not sure precisely what it is, apart from a branch of some magical nature. A hand reaches out to touch it, then she thinks better of it, to ask questions first.
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  43. "From Tih, huh?...You know what this is about?"
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  47. [23:27] Ardith says, "And yeah, a shame...just hope it ain't infect Gehenna more."
  48. [23:30] Tototl could only offer a shrug in turn at the question. Reaching up towards his collarbone he'd begin tapping idly away at the armor there. Those lively brown hues flick between the branch itself and the Accursed.
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  50. "Well... Not entirely, no. Whenever I touch it I feel as if I'm sick, but yet ah..." That tanned hand upon his collarbone shifts between the object and young woman. "You seem fine. Perhaps it has some form of connection to the Occult, yes?"
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  54. [23:32] Ardith feels no such sickness in the branch's presence. If anything it's enticing, even inviting, and she reaches out take. She is especially vulnerable to the siren call of the occult.
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  56. The Accursed is mindful of the thorns, and in addition the gloves she always wears offers her some protection.
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  58. "Oh...oh Hel yeah it does. You're spot on about that. I wonder where he got this..."
  59. (Ardith)
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  62. [23:34] A brow rises as his suspicions confirm themselves. With a light chuckle he'd plop on atop a chest, giving Ardith a reassuring nod. Placing his hands atop the very chest he'd continue on.
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  64. "Your guess is as good as mine, young one. Yet ah... You're free to take it. It has been sitting in my chest for about..."
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  66. Trailing off he'd furrow his brow. Tototl's head bobs from side to side as he mulls over an estimate, "Twenty? Twenty five years? It's been some time ah... And truthfully it's probably best in someone else's hands."
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  70. [23:38] Ardith keenly examines the branch in the dim lighting of the back room, holding it up close, but not too close, to her face. She's wary of the poison that drips from those thorns, yet also...somehow it seems to call to her.
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  72. "I...I actually already got some ideas," she remarks. It didn't feel too dissimilar to the Dreadwoods.
  73.  
  74. Which makes it perfect for what she intends.
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  76. "I'm sure a lot of people won't think it's good work. But it is. Thanks, old m-...Elder Tot."
  77. (Ardith)
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  80. [23:43] Grinning from ear to ear he'd hop on off the chest. Finally, that damn branch would be out of chest and he wouldn't be cleaning its sap off of his other items. Dusting off his hands he'd take a step towards the door.
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  82. "Then I trust it's in good hands. All I ask is you use it defensively should ah... You place it into a weapon. Yet I know I can't control you."
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  84. Shrugging his shoulders Tototl would peer on back towards her.
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  86. "... And thank you, but Tototl is fine. Elder's nice to hear, but Tototl and Tot will always be fine in my book."
  87. (Tototl)
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  90. [23:43] {Item} You picked up Dread Ebony. Dropped by Tototl. .
  91. [23:43] Ardith says, "No...Not a weapon. Something more. You ain't gotta worry...Thank you."
  92. [23:44] Ardith says, "I should...probably get to that meeting. I appreciate it."
  93. [23:44] Tototl says, "Of course-- Spirits protect, Ardith."
  94. [23:44] Ardith nods once, tucking the branch away somewhere safe and nonpokey. She bangs out a crisp salute for the Elder.
  95. (Ardith)
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  98. [23:44] Tototl thumps his chest twice in turn, grinning from ear to ear.
  99. (Tototl)
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