Cursed Cosmic Dev 3 -Meeting with Kang and Xog-

[17:33] Got up from the table with the Dawn boii's he'd hook his thumbs into his belt and stroll across Craftholds dirt streets. He'd cast a glance at Artaghh's treatment, well that was something else. Though it didn't stop his stride continuing to walk over to Perseus Kang.

He'd stop near them, with a wave of his hand in greeting he'd roll into what he'd heard. If the rumors where true anyways it could be a boon.

"You're Perseus, the Celestial mage right? I'd heard from my friend," he'd jerk a thumb vaguely in Esme's direction,"That you taught other's how to better attune with their stars. How much does one need in tribute to learn?"
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[17:34] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Bah. You're the one that fought for the Hold. I wasn't able to be here. This is the least I could do."
[17:35] Would be familiar with the Oily Touch, he'd been a practiced and well versed masseuse of his own volition. Not batting much of an eye to the slathering of the hollow and burnt baldie, he'd tap his chin a bit, and bring up what he came here for, once again.

Her expertise with this type of medicine was oddly endearing and seemed to be working quite the magic upon Artaghh's long earned scars and battle experience.

"Damn Artie...they jacked ya up...but umn, back to why I came here, aye?I hate to sound like a broken record, but. So about the Spirit Realm..Ohtli. I've some special ore from there, and I'd like to hear about more of it so we can traverse."
(Chroma Zanders)
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[17:36] Eztli exclaims, "... Fire isn't good for ya, y'know. Even I know that!"
[17:36] The Drakan shakes her head, wiping off the excess ointment on the hem of her coat.

"Ah. You're talking about soul steel, aren't you?"

Age and experience has its benefits. She knows a thing or two. At least about what's in her wheelhouse.

And if the spirits aren't in her wheelhouse, she doesn't know -what- is.

"You're looking for the means to travel there and get some, I take it?"
(Ohtli Tezcacoatl)
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[17:39] Ser Artaghh would bow respectfully to Ohtli, smiling idly as he closed his remaining eye and allowed the soothing ointment to take a bit of strain of the wound as he would steadily retake his seat. "Aye, we're plannin'ta head there soon, go fishin! Also find magic books, an' maybe shiny stuff. Sounded dangerous, so I was obliged to agree."

The burnt paladin would wave his hand idly at Ohtli's comment regarding his service, chuckling lightly. "Hey, the battle was proof tha' Crafthold's pancakes are strong enoug'ta bring e'eryone tog'er. Tha' alone was good enough fer me. Helped tha' those undead were our fault, least a Paladin of Dawn could do is clean up our own messes. An' positives, dunnae need'ta worry abou' gettin' hit on anymore."
(Artaghh)
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[17:41] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Some people honestly prefer scars, so I'm told."
[17:41] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I know I'm proud of my own."
[17:41] Chroma Zanders says, "Aye."
[17:42] Ohtli Tezcacoatl asks, "What are you wanting to know about the Spirit world in particular?"
[17:42] Perseus, of course, had been napping in place, his back to the statue of Iosefka. When Syracuse addresses him, his eyes open without fanfare, his head ever-so-slightly tilting towards Syracuse.

"I am Perseus Kang, yes. Allow me to explain in short.

I am undead. I require sustenance for my body to exist. The lack of sustenance I am currently experiencing makes it difficult for me to properly live as myself, and it carries a toll on the things around me."

He shoves away from the statue to gesture below him - a growing circle of deadened plants the sign of his presence as his aura spills. It feels hungry, as if it's gnawing at Syracuse just for being near.

"I would like to gather cosmic magi from around Agartha, and in exchange for tutelage, receive an indefinite offering of mana and - to some degree - life-force.

It would allow me to recover, and it would allow me to act as I should be. It may even save lives."
(Perseus Kang)
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[17:43] Ohtli twinges softly and suddenly in the middle of the conversation. She frowns, looks over her shoulder, and solemnly regards the ring of withered plantlife.
(Ohtli Tezcacoatl)
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[17:43] Chroma Zanders says, "I'm trying to learn more about it like...what's required to be more..tangible there. In my meditations I've been able to manipulate a waterfal while out of body. I just want to know any more caveats so we can traverse"
[17:43] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "There are ways to travel to the Spirit world in the physical sense. I've done so once."
[17:43] Chroma Zanders asks, "Any advice, or efforts we should take? A specific type of mindset, things to look out for?"
[17:43] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Well, not all the things in the spirit world are as they seem."
[17:43] Chroma Zanders asks, "Ah..?"
[17:43] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "It can be easy to get lost, depending on where you intend to go."
[17:43] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "As you travel, it's good to keep your wits about you."
[17:43] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "And also be wary of the Nethradin."
[17:44] Artaghh says, "Oh."
[17:44] Eztli says, "... Where are you trying to get to? It sounds kinda bad."
[17:44] Artaghh asks, "There's dangerous stuff'ta figh' there?"
[17:44] Chroma Zanders says, "Alright....Nethardin, right."
[17:44] Artaghh exclaims, "NICE!"
[17:44] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Again, it depends on where you go."
[17:44] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I've only been physically once, and I managed to get myself into Helheim...Somehow."
[17:44] Artaghh asks, "Wha' kinda injuries can Nethradin give ye'?"
[17:45] Artaghh says, "Well."
[17:45] Artaghh says, "'Sides death."
[17:45] Chroma Zanders asks, "Helheim?"
[17:45] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Death. Dismemberment. Wounds to your spirit."
[17:45] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Helheim is a place you do not want to go. "
[17:45] Artaghh says, "Hmm."
[17:45] Chroma Zanders says, "Aye, Nethardrin took my eye."
[17:45] Artaghh says, "Bu'...."
[17:46] Artaghh asks, "Is there cool stuff in Helheim?"
[17:46] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I wouldn't call it 'cool'. It's a land of suffering."
[17:46] Chroma Zanders says, "I see..."
[17:46] Artaghh says, "Yes."
[17:46] Artaghh says, "Bu' underneath tha' sufferin'"
[17:46] Artaghh asks, "Is there treasure?"
[17:46] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "...I'd imagine there's more suffering."
[17:46] Artaghh says, "Damn."
[17:46] Chroma Zanders asks, "Would you know the best place to find the ore then? Or would that be it?"
[17:47] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I know where it might most easily be found, yes."
[17:47] Gave a slight chuckle at that. All it took was mana? Well considering he was basically a mana vampire suckling from the teat of a star. What more mana could this undead need? Without missing a beat he'd give a few nods, the sun glinting upon his golden horn caps.

"Sounds good to me, I'll siphon you some mana. I'm a Neries, gathering mana is what I do. As for the life force, eh, I never expected to live to old age. Take a few years."

He'd speak without a single moment of hesitation, better a short brilliant life than a long fizzling one.
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[17:47] Ohtli beckons Chroma forward.
(Ohtli Tezcacoatl)
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[17:48] Artaghh says, "Go on Chroma."
[17:48] Artaghh says, "She don' bite."
[17:48] Artaghh says, "..."
[17:48] Artaghh says, "I think."
[17:48] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I will not bite you."
[17:48] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I have bitten before. Can't lie about that one."
[17:48] Ethan Hawke says, "-"
[17:49] Artaghh says, "Tha's fair, an' also a question I will ask when he's done."
[17:49] Ethan Hawke says, "Hey, Miss tell-too-much Ohtli."
[17:49] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "What, you're acting like biting people is strange..."
[17:49] Chroma approaches Ohtli, scratching his head.
(Chroma Zanders)
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[17:49] Jesse ALSO happens to be here. At the time that Perseus just so happened to be explaining his master plan! This was really exceptional timing on his part, honestly. Listening to what Perseus had to say, explaining his undeath, all the pieces were starting to fall into place in his head.

"Wait. Sorry for butting in but... do you really that, given enough time, you could start to negate the effects of being dead? If... you really are trying to change, and really ARE offering to help I'd be willing to throw my hand in too."
(Jesse Hawke)
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[17:49] Eztli says, "Oh. Are you a Vampire? I hear they bite lots. "
[17:49] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "No. I am definitely not."
[17:49] Eztli squinted at Ohtli now.
(Eztli)
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[17:49] Eztli says, "Oh."
[17:49] Chroma Zanders says, "Bites can be...interesting. Though this aint the square, I'll suspend my depravity."
[17:49] Ethan Hawke says, "I have one question for you, Ohtli."
[17:49] Ohtli Tezcacoatl whispers something.
[17:49] Chroma Zanders whispers something.
[17:49] Ohtli Tezcacoatl whispers something.
[17:49] Ohtli Tezcacoatl whispers something.
[17:49] Eztli says, "Just thoughts I'd ask n'stuff."
[17:50] Chroma Zanders whispers something.
[17:50] Ohtli Tezcacoatl whispers something.
[17:50] Ohtli Tezcacoatl asks, "Right. What other questions then?"
[17:50] Ethan Hawke says, "How long-"
[17:50] Chroma would wink to Ohtli, and then pat Artaghh on the shoulder.
(Chroma Zanders)
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[17:50] Chroma Zanders says, "Nope, all good."
[17:50] Ohtli Tezcacoatl asks, "Hm? How long what?"
[17:50] Ethan leaned in a bit closer, almost tumbling over the railing.

"How long does Shen have left?"
(Ethan Hawke)
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[17:51] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Ah..."
[17:51] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Four years...I think? I've been meaning to travel to see him."
[17:51] Eztli says, "... Don't trip on me"
[17:51] Kirsi ﾓ Cn疂mh匤 exclaims, "I know!"
[17:51] Chroma Zanders says, "----Wait..she's the one that's manced Shen? Huh."
[17:51] Kirsi ﾓ Cn疂mh匤 says, ".. Was just curious what sorta magic ya did.."
[17:51] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "That would be me."
[17:51] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Yes."
[17:51] Glanced to his left, Oh? Another celestial? Without missing a beat he'd clasp the strangers shoulder and shoot Perseus a finger gun.

"Two star-touched at once! Can the day get better my man?"

Did he have anything to do with the stranger? No, but he'd more than welcome another star mage's association. After all it was interesting to taste the mana of other stars.
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[17:52] Chroma Zanders says, "Well. I can't say I agree with it..but you're cool."
[17:52] Eztli squints at Ethan, almost falling over the rails. DANGEROUSLY CLOSE to his personal bubble.
(Eztli)
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[17:52] Chroma Zanders says, "So, whatever, really."
[17:52] Ethan Hawke says, "... I see."
[17:52] Ethan Hawke says, "Alright."
[17:52] Ohtli Tezcacoatl asks, "Is something the matter with him?"
[17:52] Chroma Zanders says, "I do think it's badass that you can do that, though."
[17:52] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "And what don't you agree with about it?..."
[17:52] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I'm confused."
[17:52] Chroma Zanders says, "Ah, politics."
[17:52] Ethan Hawke says, "No, I just want him to remember me before it's too late."
[17:53] "I don't believe that it would take years - though that is certainly... hmm."

Something that he hadn't thought about as a possibility. He brings his right hand to his chin, as if considering the prospect. "Maybe that would be possible."

Jesse's presence, of course, definitely breaks him from his fugue. He shakes his head side to side.

"Now that I think about it, with enough contributors... the effects might be negligible on each participant. I'm not certain that it would even necessarily take that many.

I will warn, however - my patron is of the moon, Neries. My knowledge is not specific to stars, though there is no greater cosmic mage upon the continent."
(Perseus Kang)
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[17:53] Chroma Zanders says, "He's a jink, we're Valmasian. You know how it is."
[17:53] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "..."
[17:53] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Chroma. You are lovely. But I'm going tell you something I feel very important."
[17:53] Jesse Hawke says, "It all come's natural to me, anyway."
[17:53] Chroma Zanders asks, "Eh?"
[17:53] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "What I did had absolutely nothing to do with politics. That man, regardless of where he was born, gave his life to do something great."
[17:54] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "You should respect that, or you will have no respect from me."
[17:54] Chroma Zanders asks, "How'd he die?"
[17:54] Chroma Zanders says, "I...actually don't know."
[17:54] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "He died defeating the Nethradin on the mountain. The last one to crawl from the portal."
[17:54] Chroma Zanders asks, "Oh?"
[17:54] Chroma Zanders says, "Damn..."
[17:54] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "He was a key part in helping to seal it for good."
[17:54] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "As I said. Nothing to do with politics."
[17:54] Chroma Zanders says, "Alright, you're right then...Mnh, scratch that."
[17:54] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Good. Thank you."
[17:54] Chroma Zanders says, "In fact it's the opposite."
[17:54] Chroma nods.
(Chroma Zanders)
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[17:54] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "It's strange that he still hasn't remembered..."
[17:54] Scratched his chin as he pondered that, with a finger pointed at Kang.

"Your patron's the Sealed God?"

He'd ask without missing a beat, interest clearly visible upon his face. What exciting times to be alive.
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[17:54] Artaghh says, "I tried'ta blanket hate folk."
[17:54] Ethan Hawke says, "No one's been helping him."
[17:54] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I'll see if I can't jar something when I'm back in Huangzhou."
[17:55] Chroma Zanders asks, "I'm not too high on my own beliefs to not admit when I'm wrong. And....do spirits lose memories?"
[17:55] Chroma Zanders says, "Perhaps a momento, if that's the case."
[17:55] Artaghh says, "Bu' a Dryad samurai named Keyrun bot' took me eye, than saved me life in my first and second visits to Huang."
[17:55] Artaghh says, "An' if anyone's proof tha' Gehenna can produce wonderful people, it's ye' Ohtli."
[17:56] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I try to think of myself as Agarthan where possible. I technically wasn't born in the mainland anyway."
[17:56] Artaghh says, "Tha's the dream."
[17:56] Artaghh says, "One day we'll all jus' be Agarthans."
[17:56] Chroma Zanders says, "Indeed. I judge on individuals usually..I guess it's just easier to label. Shameful, though. Especially in Crafthold. That talk doesn't belong here."
[17:56] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "We're all guilty of our prejudices. Even me."
[17:56] Artaghh says, "I can hammer me mithril sword in't a hoe an' sew the fuck outta some turnips when all the war's done."
[17:57] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "That does sound like a nice dream."
[17:57] Artaghh says, "Yeah..."
[17:57] Artaghh says, "It does."
[17:57] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Something we can all work for."
[17:58] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Thank you for letting me know, Ethan."
[17:58] Perseus closes his eyes at that inquiry. Trembling, perhaps? Just a little bit.

"No. The implication is offensive."

Moonlight, arrayed on a spectrum from cyan to silver, spills from the cracks in his flesh as he opens his eyes. The air grows a shade colder in his immediate vicinity, life drawn from surrounding plants.

"The Mother Moon. A spirit of his prison."
(Perseus Kang)
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[17:59] Ohtli cires internally as Perseus kills the plantlife willy-nilly.
(Ohtli Tezcacoatl)
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[17:59] Ethan Hawke says, "I'd say the same but I just learned he was dead."
[17:59] Ethan Hawke says, "He did remember how he died, though, when I took him there."
[17:59] Ohtli Tezcacoatl asks, "You took him up on the mountain?"
[18:00] Ethan Hawke says, "Yeah."
[18:00] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "If that works, then there's hope."
[18:00] Ethan Hawke says, "Yeah."
[18:00] Artaghh says, "Hmm..."
[18:01] Artaghh says, "Go' the dragon hunt soon, the spirit realm trip....oh right, huntin' giant lions too."
[18:01] Ohtli Tezcacoatl asks, "Well. While I'm standing here. ANy other questions?"
[18:01] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "D..."
[18:01] Ohtli Tezcacoatl asks, "Excuse me?"
[18:01] Ohtli narrows her eyes on Artaghh.
(Ohtli Tezcacoatl)
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[18:01] Chroma Zanders exclaims, "Behahah!"
[18:01] Artaghh says, "Listen."
[18:01] Eztli says, "Uh..."
[18:01] Chroma Zanders says, "He's...probably going to die."
[18:01] Artaghh says, "I didn' suggest it, I jus' went wit' it."
[18:01] Chroma Zanders says, "Though, same."
[18:01] Ohtli positively glares at the knight.
(Ohtli Tezcacoatl)
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[18:02] Held up his hands, palms facing Kang. His face remaining as punchable as it ever was. He'd Then clasp his hands together leaning a bit closer.

"The moon's got a spirit you say? I'd not known of it, what're they like? Maternal from the sounds of it."

He rolled from the awkward question into feeding his curiosity over something else. Was it rude to ask the first question? Of course but being touchy about everything led to boredom.
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[18:02] Artaghh says, "Oh righ'."
[18:02] Artaghh says, "The dragon thing."
[18:02] Chroma Zanders says, ". . ."
[18:02] Chroma Zanders says, "Oh..OH"
[18:02] Chroma Zanders says, ". . . . "
[18:02] Eztli says, "II think she's mad now, mister Bald"
[18:02] Artaghh asks, "I mean...we're goin'ta hunt its.....friendship?"
[18:02] Chroma realizes Ohtli is a Drakonite.
(Chroma Zanders)
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[18:03] Ohtli is definitely a Drakanite.

If the usual wings weren't a dead give away, the very scaly clawed hands and arms were probably another good hint.

Or the slit pupils. Y'know. A few sure signs.

The glare too, now.
(Ohtli Tezcacoatl)
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[18:03] Esme has a freshly made corncob pipe hanging from her pursed lips.
(Esme Rowan)
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[18:03] Ser Artaghh would raise his hands innocently before him.
(Artaghh)
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[18:03] Eztli says, "Yuh. She's pretty ticced. Is there gonna be a fight now? "
[18:03] Artaghh says, "Nae, I wouldn' figh' Ohtli."
[18:04] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Fighting is forbidden in the Crafthold's streets."
[18:04] Artaghh says, "Okay, so there's a reason though, an its not petty."
[18:04] Eztli says, "Oh."
[18:04] Artaghh says, "Ah firs' it was though."
[18:04] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I'm listening."
[18:04] Esme approaches Perseus and what seemed to be an audience of his, plucking her pipe from her lips.
(Esme Rowan)
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[18:04] Ethan Hawke asks, "..?"
[18:04] Artaghh says, "Originally, I jus' thought it was a knightly thing to do somethin' dangerous like tha'."
[18:05] Ethan squints at the pipe - focusing on the end of it.

"What are you smoking?" He asked.
(Ethan Hawke)
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[18:05] Esme Rowan says, "A dried herb similar to soothe reed without the sedative effects."
[18:05] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "And then?..."
[18:05] "It has many. The chiefest among them, I imagine, being the Gehennan deity Ixchel, the Night Panther. While my knowledge is indirect, my working theory is that there are many aspects of the moon, each responsible for one purpose or another."

Perseus seems happy enough to explain, at least, though the previous question leaves him a little terse. "The name is one that I gave her - to describe the relationship. A guide and protector. A source of comfort in a time of need."
(Perseus Kang)
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[18:05] Ethan Hawke asks, "Why not smoke reed?"
[18:06] Artaghh says, "Then it was fer its eyetooth. It was fer me proposal sword to a woman tha's very dear'ta me."
[18:06] Artaghh says, "An' then Alastor said he wanted to."
[18:06] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "..."
[18:06] Artaghh says, "Then Sors said he wanted to."
[18:06] Artaghh says, "An' then it became this whole thing."
[18:06] Ohtli Tezcacoatl asks, "So you are killing a dragon. So that you can take its pieces and make something out of it?"
[18:06] Artaghh says, "Also sorta wanna ask it how to become a dragon first."
[18:06] Kirsi ﾓ Cn疂mh匤 says, "Hehe.. become a dragon."
[18:06] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "If you're planning on -killing- it, I doubt it will feel like answering."
[18:07] Artaghh exclaims, "Yeah, bu' maybe we can jus' beat it up, then ask!"
[18:07] Artaghh exclaims, "I'm nae committed'ta killin' it, I like dragons!"
[18:07] Artaghh exclaims, "They're all big an' shiny!"
[18:07] Ohtli continues to glower, unimpressed.
(Ohtli Tezcacoatl)
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[18:07] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I doubt the people with you will feel the same."
[18:07] Artaghh says, "Yeah..."
[18:07] Artaghh says, "Hmm."
[18:08] Artaghh says, "Maybe if I ask nicely."
[18:08] Syracuse's head bobbed along with the explanation, a working theory upon the coalescing of various deities as direct aspects of a single greater deity. Perhaps presented as such so that mortals could better comprehend what the greater deity was.

"Fascinating, fascinating, so the moon's light in the darkness of night would be a representation of this role of her's as a guardian?"
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[18:08] Chroma Zanders says, ". . . .Uh."
[18:08] Ohtli Tezcacoatl asks, "Alastor and Sors? The one trying to capture people for a sick game?"
[18:08] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I highly doubt it."
[18:08] Artaghh says, "Yeah..."
[18:08] Artaghh says, "Now I feel bad. I dunnae want'a make ye' unhappy Ohtli."
[18:08] Chroma Zanders says, "I just wanted the heart--though I can substitue with Soulsteel."
[18:09] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Sweet Serpent..."
[18:09] Ohtli grumbles...
(Ohtli Tezcacoatl)
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[18:09] Artaghh exclaims, "It's no' a snake dragon though!"
[18:09] Artaghh says, "Jus' an energy one."
[18:09] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I fail to see how that makes a difference."
[18:09] Artaghh says, "Yeah, neither do I."
[18:10] Artaghh asks, "Bu' I guess I'll tell ye' if I e'er see the two?"
[18:10] Chroma Zanders asks, "Making beauty frown is a bad way to live....if it offends you so deeply, than....what if we just siphon it's power?"
[18:10] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Again, I don't think your comrades would agree to that."
[18:10] Artaghh says, "I mean, I only really need its tooth. Dunnae need'ta kill it for tha'."
[18:10] Kirsi ﾓ Cn疂mh匤 says, ".. Hum."
[18:10] Chroma Zanders says, "True, true."
[18:10] Artaghh says, "Also I'm marryin' Alastor's sister, an' am the same rank as Sors."
[18:10] Artaghh says, "I can do wha' I wan."
[18:11] Artaghh says, "Even...forge' to bring'm along."
[18:11] Artaghh says, "Cough"/"
[18:11] Chroma Zanders says, "We'll let them know of the changes, then."
[18:11] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I can hardly control what you do. It's not my way."
[18:12] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I can only express deep disappointment."
[18:12] Artaghh says, "Fer ye' sake Ohtli, I'll try'ta find a peaceful resolution."
[18:12] "That is-"

Hmm. Well. SOME can explain it to THEMSELVES, he guesses. "Exactly how I was going to explain it, actually. Yes. Thank you. Though shrouded in darkness, she is a beacon of light in what would otherwise be a terrifying circumstance.."
(Perseus Kang)
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[18:12] Artaghh says, "I dunnae like ye' bein' disappointed in me, makes the burns itch."
[18:12] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I appreciate that you'll try, then."
[18:12] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "...Spirits. I wonder how I managed to get more pull with knights from Dawn than some of Gehenna's folks."
[18:12] Artaghh exclaims, "Cause yer cool!"
[18:12] Eztli says, "Could jus' ask it for a tooths y'know."
[18:13] Artaghh says, "..."
[18:13] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "You could ask."
[18:13] Esme rests a hand on her chin, trying to listen in and catch up with the conversation being lead by Perseus.
(Esme Rowan)
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[18:13] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Or, sometimes they lose them, you know."
[18:13] Artaghh says, "I could ask."
[18:13] Artaghh says, "Yeah."
[18:13] Eztli says, "Dummy."
[18:13] Artaghh says, "Folks bite too deep in'ta hard things all the time."
[18:13] Chroma Zanders says, "We're in the business of understanding, Ohtli."
[18:13] Chroma Zanders says, "We're not the edgy, insane ones."
[18:13] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Thank the Serpent you're not."
[18:13] Artaghh says, "If Gehenna does nae wan' ye' sagely advice, they're more fools than I thought."
[18:14] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I woudln't be talking to you."
[18:14] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Some do. Some don't."
[18:14] Artaghh says, "Yeah, Dawn's go' a fair bunch'a....well, ye' know."
[18:14] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Some see sense. Others want to be led by the people who are simply good at doing violence to one another."
[18:14] Artaghh says, "Bu' we ain' all bad."
[18:15] Artaghh says, "Lotsa good folk too. Spent me whole career tryin'ta keep tha' balance."
[18:15] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I can appreciate that."
[18:15] Chroma Zanders says, "We try to be as pristine, as possible....like, If I had to draw Azrael? He'd be jacked. And uh..not all brooding, and skinny."
[18:15] Clapped his hands together with that roguish smile plastered on his lips. He'd nod along as he spoke clearly enjoying the discussion. From learning of Accursed transformations and Thralldowm to new religions of the Cosmos. What an amazing land he'd came to.

"Fantastic, how did you forge a connection with the Mother-moon and not a star? Was it a natural connection? Where you chosen perhaps? Did you pray and offer offerings to her?"

As he spoke he'd pull out a case from his coat, popping it open to reveal a simply black notebook and a quil with charcoal at the end.
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[18:15] Artaghh says, "Helps tha' most'a the crazy, edgy ones are worse swordsman than me."
[18:16] Eztli asks, "Even with you all on fire?"
[18:16] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Make no mistake. I'm still no fan of Azrael."
[18:16] Artaghh says, "I mean, mos' folk aren't."
[18:16] Artaghh says, "Nae a zealot, always figured folks have rights to their own beliefs long as it makes'm happy, an' nae causes trouble."
[18:17] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "But there are a few of you I find decent. Yourselves. Sirocco. I haven't seen him in a while, but I imagine Dawn keeps him busy."
[18:17] Artaghh says, "Aye, Ser Sirocco an' I enlisted toge'er."
[18:17] Artaghh says, "He does big things fer Dawn behind'ta scenes."
[18:18] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I imagine so."
[18:18] Ohtli Tezcacoatl asks, "If you see him, tell him I wish him well, please?"
[18:18] Artaghh exclaims, "A'course!"
[18:18] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I appreciate it. He brought me a nice bottle of wine last visit."
[18:18] Artaghh says, "Man's smooth fer'a eunuch, nae any doub'."
[18:18] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Huh. I wasn't aware he was a eunuch."
[18:19] Chroma Zanders says, "Yeah."
[18:19] Artaghh says, "Mos' folk dunnae ask'm. "
[18:19] Chroma Zanders says, "Kinda funny."
[18:19] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Not that it changes anything."
[18:19] Eztli asks, "... Who's a what?"
[18:19] Jesse pipes up-

"For my part, most of my power seems to be with my personal attunement with my Star. As I matured, as a person, my strength grew. So. For the most part, all I really want from you, mister Perseus, is help molding what I already have. Those wings of yours sure seem pretty cool.

But... how does it actually work?"
(Jesse Hawke)
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[18:19] Esme Rowan says, "Hm..."
[18:19] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "A man we know is a eunuch."
[18:20] Eztli asks, "... A what?"
[18:20] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Which means he's been castrated."
[18:20] Eztli says, "..."
[18:20] Ethan Hawke says, "I thought it'd be cooler if you learned on your own, Jes."
[18:20] Eztli offered Ohtli a perplexed frown.
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[18:20] Ohtli Tezcacoatl asks, "Do you know what castrated means?"
[18:20] Ashley Praniel asks, ". . Ethan's a eunuch?"
[18:20] Eztli says, "Can others get sick with it? "
[18:20] Chroma Zanders says, "Either that, or he he was never born with em."
[18:20] Syracuse Fengari says, "Poor man."
[18:20] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "No, no. It's not a disease."
[18:21] Eztli says, "Oh."
[18:21] Ethan couldn't help but heckle his brother in this moment of pleading and pleasing.

"A cool guy would've learned on his own."
(Ethan Hawke)
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[18:21] Chroma Zanders says, "No, not Ethan."
[18:21] Ashley Praniel says, "I'm sorry for your. . losses, Ethan."
[18:21] Ashley Praniel says, "Oh."
[18:21] Eztli says, "... Uh... Then no. No ideas what it is."
[18:21] Esme's interest had been piqued at that, given it was her goal to reach the same level of understanding of the cosmos that her mother boasted.

Perseus had offered to teach her after all, so this wasn't exactly stolen knowledge. With her arms folded whilst floating in place, she'd fix her crimson gaze on him and lend her full attention to the conversation at hand.
(Esme Rowan)
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[18:22] Ohtli Tezcacoatl asks, "Artaghh? Care to field this one?"
[18:22] Artaghh says, "Yeah sure."
[18:22] Artaghh says, "Basically."
[18:23] Artaghh says, "When ye' dunnae wanna feel....lesser impulses, sometimes ye' cu' off the parts tha' provide'm. Clears the mind."
[18:23] Artaghh says, "Sirocco's was self imposed."
[18:23] Eztli says, "..."
[18:23] Eztli says, "Uh."
[18:23] Chroma Zanders says, "Oh.."
[18:23] Chroma Zanders says, "Well shit"
[18:23] Chroma Zanders says, "That's...huh."
[18:23] Eztli says, "I don't get it."
[18:23] Eztli itched his head with a confused frown.
(Eztli)
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[18:24] Ashley Praniel asks, "Huh. You picked up some more rats there?"
[18:24] The Drakan sighs, looks down towards Eztli, and goes for her favorite approach. The direct approach. She wields no subtlety whatsoever.

"Being castrated means that you have no testicles."
(Ohtli Tezcacoatl)
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[18:24] Chroma Zanders says, "He wanted a clearer mind, so he rid himself of...uh, distractions."
[18:24] Xog'thadoth says, "We did."
[18:24] Eztli says, "Oh."
[18:24] Ashley Praniel asks, "Did you get some tomato ketchup?"
[18:24] Eztli asks, "What's with you people and losing parts?"
[18:24] Chroma Zanders says, "Hey Xog, the horde's looking healthy."
[18:24] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Tsk. Don't look at me."
[18:24] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Hello, Xog."
[18:24] Ohtli Tezcacoatl asks, "Ready for another chapter soon?"
[18:24] Kirsi ﾓ Cn疂mh匤 says, "o- oh.."
[18:24] Syracuse and Jesse's inquiries are taken as they are, and responded to swiftly enough.

"It is a personal connection, garnered through introspection and meditation years after its conception." A comment for Syracuse, doubtlessly, though it plays into his response to Jesse. "By strengthening that personal connection and aligning oneself with the specific qualities that are unique to your patron. It is a kind of 'blessing' - at least, that is how I refer to it.

A blessing which grows as you utilize it."
(Perseus Kang)
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[18:24] Kirsi ﾓ Cn疂mh匤 says, "...rats.."
[18:25] Chroma Zanders says, "My eye was taken by a mounegale Nethardin, I dealt the finishing blow, and he took it..I guess it's a tradeoff."
[18:25] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Although...I did once have both arms missing."
[18:25] Eztli says, "Pleh... I wanna hold onto all my parts and stuff. "
[18:25] Chroma Zanders says, "My circuits were shattered by Gabriel...bastard used his mystical energies to punch my soul in a raid."
[18:25] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "These things do happen."
[18:25] Xog'thadoth says, "Indeed we are Ohtli..And yes..we are many, many rats."
[18:25] She had come through Crafthold at an interesting time, it appeared. She floated a little bit closer, listening in silence.
(Cordelia A. Wvelven)
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[18:25] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Excellent. I need a visit to Huangzhou, then hopefully I can help you."
[18:26] Kirsi ﾓ Cn疂mh匤 says, "Hhh.."
[18:26] Artaghh says, "Ne'er go' so lucky."
[18:26] Artaghh says, "All me limbs are intact."
[18:26] Artaghh says, "Bu' me lungs are rotted, an' me torso is history."
[18:26] Kirsi backed away from the swarm of rats.
(Kirsi ﾓ Cn疂mh匤)
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[18:26] Artaghh asks, "So glass half full?"
[18:27] Xog'thadoth reached through its swarm with a single paw as it offered a stack of freshly made pancakes.
(Xog'thadoth)
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[18:28] Esme peers over Syracuse's shoulder, beckoning Perseus for a query.

"So, you forged a connection of sorts with the moon?"

This was a curious development, given that until now she'd figured the wings formed with cosmic mana that Perseus exhibited was simply another spell he had learnt over time, and had little connection to astral empowerment. Alas, she'd eagerly await further elaboration on her question. After all, if she required deep introspective meditation to achieve this power, she'd need to know as much as she can about it.
(Esme Rowan)
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[18:29] Jotted down the jist of what he'd learned so far. It was all pretty easily remembered stuff, yet his old scribal habits couldn't be beaten down.

"Right, right, meditate on my stars and enhance the connection. Then bam, ascendant, I get it."

He'd tap his chin for a moment as he looked back at the swarm of rats offering pancakes. Hotdamn was that amazing.

"Hot-damn that's amazing."

Though looking back he'd see Esme peering over him. Without missing a beat he'd flourish his hand and gesture tot he recently vacated Jesse spot.

"Feel free to stand next to me, the oter star-child seems to have abandoned my side. Now I grow so cold, no one to lean upon. Truly I'll not make it."

He'd roll of a joking offer for the spot to his left, did he really have to? No she could fly, but what kind of monster wouldn't make the offer.
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[18:30] Eztli says, "*glanced over to the talk of rats. Peplexed to see... Oh man that is a LOT of rats. Rats offering food. Usually he'd beat up rats for food, not be fed by rats. "... Uh... Huh... Did all those rats just talk and stuff?"* "
[18:31] Jesse Hawke asks, "...Huh?"
[18:31] Jesse Hawke says, "Oh."
[18:32] Jesse Hawke says, "I sparkle way better."
[18:32] Mikiko Heifang whispers something.
[18:32] Cordelia A. Wvelven whispers something.
[18:32] Cordelia A. Wvelven whispers something.
[18:32] Mikiko Heifang whispers something.
[18:32] The kid wasn't typically afraid of small animals. They had a few snakes in their many pockets after all, and the spirit of a squirrel still showed up to bother them from time to time. But this, this was not just a small creature. It was many small creatures. Hundreds, thousands of little slick-tailed rats with their sharp teeth and beady eyes..

It was rather intimidating, to say the least. Then incredibly confusing when they produced.. Pancakes. Worse still that they spoke, and seemed to move as a single conscious collective. The kid couldn't help but simply stare at the sight, eyes wide.

They were frozen for a long while, but eventually, they accepted the meal. Hard to get a good bit of food when you live on the streets, the kid couldn't turn it down.
(Kirsi ﾓ Cn疂mh匤)
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[18:32] Mikiko Heifang whispers something.
[18:33] Cordelia A. Wvelven whispers something.
[18:33] Mikiko Heifang whispers something.
[18:33] Cordelia A. Wvelven whispers something.
[18:33] Mikiko Heifang whispers something.
[18:33] Cordelia A. Wvelven whispers something.
[18:35]
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[18:35] Kirsi ﾓ Cn疂mh匤 says, "..Thatwasafirst."
[18:35] Cordelia A. Wvelven whispers something.
[18:35] Eztli says, "Oh. "
[18:35] Eztli says, "Okay. Just making sure."
[18:35] Eztli asks, "... How was the Rat food?"
[18:36] Mikiko Heifang whispers something.
[18:36] Mikiko Heifang whispers something.
[18:37] Cordelia A. Wvelven whispers something.
[18:38] Mikiko Heifang whispers something.
[18:39] Cordelia A. Wvelven whispers something.
[18:39] Cordelia A. Wvelven whispers something.
[18:39] Tezoxochel Coza says, "I'm so fucking old."
[18:39] Mikiko Heifang whispers something.
[18:40] The rats seemingly pleased with the result..even after it was after a rather long moment of hesitation it withdrew its massive paw back within the swarm. Even so it seemed that they were..getting a tad bit better at cooking, though all they could really make was pancakes and jerky.

"We are glad..small one tries rat cooking..how does small one like it?"

A rather scratchy, yet muted voice rings through the swarm but it sounded as if it came from within rather than from all of them.
(Xog'thadoth)
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[18:40] Mikiko Heifang whispers something.
[18:40] Cordelia A. Wvelven whispers something.
[18:40] Mikiko Heifang whispers something.
[18:40] Cordelia A. Wvelven whispers something.
[18:40] Mikiko Heifang whispers something.
[18:40] Mikiko Heifang whispers something.
[18:40] "Right. There's quite a lot more in-depth knowledge than that, but really, I think I'd like to shelve that until I can get a bunch of you little glimmers together and we can have a nice night of teaching, meditation, and communion."

Holding his cards a little closer, it seems. "I feel as if it might be a little altruistic for me to continue lecturing you in public, considering I'm still more starved and of those who have agreed to assist, more than half are not present.

I imagine I should make an announcement, soon... and prepare a method for the transfer. Would you have an issue with runic tattoos?"
(Perseus Kang)
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[18:41] Cordelia A. Wvelven whispers something.
[18:41] Cordelia A. Wvelven whispers something.
[18:41] Mikiko Heifang whispers something.
[18:41] Mikiko Heifang whispers something.
[18:41] Cordelia A. Wvelven whispers something.
[18:41] Simply shot the man an OK symbol with his hands.

"I'm good with it my man."
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[18:42] Mikiko Heifang whispers something.
[18:42] Mikiko Heifang whispers something.
[18:42] Against his better judgment, Eztli got to his feet and peered past the fence and at the rats beyond it. "... Uh... Do rats usually cook stuff?"

He hoped not. He'd feel bad if he's been occasionally eating sources of better food.
(Eztli)
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[18:42] Mikiko Heifang whispers something.
[18:42] Esme smiled at that, Perseus was no charity case, that was for sure.

It would be wise to continue this with all students present, after all; half the goal here is ensuring he is properly fed. Runic tattoos seemed to be a small price to pay, she might even like them. Though, knowing her vanity driven practices toward her outward appearance, this could be something she regrets later down the line.

It was trivial however, when put before the pursuit of knowledge.
(Esme Rowan)
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[18:43] Esme Rowan says, "No qualms from me."
[18:44] Jesse Hawke exclaims, "UHHH!"
[18:45] Jesse thinks on that one for a while. Would Reito notice? Probably. But! She would simply have to live and deal with it. She was a Runescribe herself, anyway.

"Yeah. Sure, I'd be okay with doing a tattoo. So long as it isn't erm� large or anything. I think my fianc馥 might be a bit annoyed if I start covering this toned body for some lame ink." He muses!
(Jesse Hawke)
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[18:45] ".. Uh.. was uh.. Pretty good. Yah. I.. donnae know what those're supposed t'taste like but they didnae taste bad so that's.. Good. Yah. Uh.. hh.. I'mgonnagoheresyourplate"

The kid returned the plate to the swarm, quite unnerved by the whole thing which had just occurred. They'd been far more curious elsewhere, until this had stolen their attention. Now, they decided to hurry off to satisfy said curiosity, unless otherwise halted.

Quick, short steps, approaching a particular undead.

They asked in a low tone, rather than making any sort of fuss.

Because.. That was better. OR something.
(Kirsi ﾓ Cn疂mh匤)
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[18:46] Jesse Hawke says, "Percy, you definitely have to meet Reito."
[18:46] Jesse Hawke says, "She's the best."
[18:46] Perseus Kang says, "I was thinking..."
[18:47] Kirsi ﾓ Cn疂mh匤 whispers something.
[18:47] Mikiko Heifang whispers something.
[18:47] Kirsi seemed to fumble over their words. Anxiety could do that to a person.
(Kirsi ﾓ Cn疂mh匤)
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[18:47] Eztli says, "Uhm... I think you scared her, mister rats. "
[18:47] Eztli crouched down to be on rat level with the rats.
(Eztli)
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[18:47] A hissing chuckle though still quite muted from the inner..thing within the swarm, all the rats seemingly turned towards the child. Beady eyes stared at him as if they were soul searching.

"We are..a different, but within us..we teach rats to cook so for it..technically yes, rats can cook."
(Xog'thadoth)
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[18:49] Xog'thadoth says, "And..we figured but she'll get over it..eventually."
[18:49] The child wasn't used to seeing rats on rats on rats on rats, but he figured if these rats got nasty he could punch them lots. "Huh. You're smart rats, then I guess."
(Eztli)
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[18:50] Eztli says, "Never met smart rats. "
[18:50] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Hm? Xog is exceptionally bright."
[18:50] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "And wonderful."
[18:50] Xog'thadoth says, "Simply because we're demonic...other ones are..something else."
[18:51] Ohtli Tezcacoatl whispers something.
[18:51] Ohtli Tezcacoatl whispers something.
[18:51] Eztli says, "... Well. I guess I'll see you later mister rats. "
[18:52] Xog'thadoth says, "Simply..call us Xog."
[18:52] Eztli followed after Ohtli as they left the table.
(Eztli)
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[18:52] Eztli says, "Oh. Okay."
[18:52] Ohtli has no issues with this whatsoever. As a matter of fact, she goes back to trying to fix the young Gehennan's hair subconciously.
(Ohtli Tezcacoatl)
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[18:53] Esso nods to Ohtli.
(Esso Naam)
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[18:53] Ohtli Tezcacoatl whispers something.
[18:53] Eztli asks, "Ghak. Er... Hello again. You said you'd show me home. So I'll just follow you for now. Yuh?"
[18:53] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "If you like. I can take you home."
[18:54] Eztli says, "Eh. We can go whenever I guess. But it's nice to be out of there. "
[18:54] Esso Naam says, "No worries. You're plenty capable Ohtli."
[18:54] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "You flatter me, Esso."
[18:54] Eztli says, "So... Uh... You know. When you wanna."
[18:54] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I'll likely be heading through there later...Or I guess I could go now."
[18:54] Percy upturns his right palm, displaying it. The glowing blue sigil floating just atop the surface. It is an empty moon, black in the center as it swallows light; his aura retracts for a better view of the symbol above hardened flesh.

As the aura pulls back, the little moon sinks back down into his flesh, brightly shining even as the direct expression of his will recedes. It pulses as it connects, seemingly fed by his mana circuit itself.

"Perhaps a competent enough runescribe could connect a set of runes to this, or a similar mark upon my body. Gehennan sacrifices work on a similar system, I believe."

Kirsi's question hits his ears, but he is perhaps a little distracted. He flicks his eyes over that way, but raises a claw as if to signal 'one moment.'

"Such a connection could tie the physical and spiritual together, creating a link similar to that of an undead and his necromancer, without the domineering factor.

A tribute. A supporting pillar, rather than a binding chain."
(Perseus Kang)
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[18:55] Eztli says, "Dunno how I got so far, I just started walking, thought I was walking the right way, but I walked into here."
[18:56] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Then I can take you home. I have business in Gehenna anyway."
[18:57] Kirsi is quite content to wait, as the others were speaking with the undead first. So they were patient, for the time being, listening as they stood there.
(Kirsi ﾓ Cn疂mh匤)
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[18:57] Artaghh says, "Safe travels Ohtli."
[18:57] Eztli says, "Thanks, miss. "
[18:57] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Spirits protect, Artaghh."
[18:57] Eztli says, "Stay out of fire, Miister Bald"
[18:57] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "Please. Ohtli is fine."
[18:57] Eztli squints at Artaghh
(Eztli)
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[18:57] Ohtli Tezcacoatl asks, "Mikiko, did you want to come too?"
[18:57] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "I can't promise it'll be exciting."
[18:58] Mikiko Heifang says, "No fear."
[18:58] Ohtli Tezcacoatl says, "And I should be speaking to your patron soon."
[18:58] Mikiko Heifang says, "Let's go."
[18:58] Though overhearing the conversation a bit the rats seemingly turned its gaze towards the small gathering, A slightly scatch voice pettered through the swarm, as if it was..getting better at talking anyway.

"Does group need runes? Rats..decent with runes anyway but cant promise expert work.."
(Xog'thadoth)
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[18:59] Esme listens intently, judging what the best course of action would be and who might be skilled enough at runescribing to aid them in progressing the ritual.

There was always Shizuko, but she wasn't the only scribe in Agartha. There had to be someone in Dawn capable of runewriting at a sufficient enough skill level to meet their requirements.

For now, she had little to add to what Perseus had explained, instead she'd wait to hear what Syracuse had to say in response.
(Esme Rowan)
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[19:02] Would jot down a rough sketchof the moon rune that Perseus had shown them. He'd give a few nods as he listened, it seemed legit enough to him. After-all the give and take of mana was a natural phenomena for a Neries.

He'd glance back at the literal horde of rats. They'd just ran up and offered to do the work. Without missing a beat he'd deadass lock eyes with Percy, jerking a thumb back at the horde of rats.

"So long as them little furry boys are doin' my inkin' I'm game for the tats my man. Hell, I've got an inkwell in my pocket, let's get to branding me."
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[19:05] Chroma Zanders says, "Mmnh? Oh, shit."
[19:05] Chroma yawns.
(Chroma Zanders)
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[19:05] Vaan Invidia asks, "Hiya Chroma, fall asleep?"
[19:05] Chroma Zanders says, "Aye, conked out."
[19:05] Syracuse Fengari asks, "Hey boss, bout to get tatt'd by a pack of rats. You in?"
[19:06] Chroma Zanders asks, "tatt'd?"
[19:06] Syracuse Fengari says, "Aye."
[19:06] "I.

Feel as if there should be a little more ritual to it than that?"

He seems a little confused by the eagerness. "Meditation, communion, and bringing all present together - and then one by one, joining them to the link. That is what I intend, rather than going person by person.

I feel as if making it a ceremony and a group event might be a little more attractive to the whims of fate, you know. More likely to result in something more beneficial to all present."

� and the idea of seeing thousands of rats do the job is confusing, too.
(Perseus Kang)
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[19:06] Chroma Zanders asks, "What'ya mean?"
[19:06] Chroma Zanders asks, "Like, a tattoo?"
[19:06] Artaghh says, "I love it."
[19:07] Artaghh says, "Live dangerous my ballsy neries compatriot."
[19:07] Artaghh says, "Tha' rat will give ye' a mean fucker'a a tattoo."
[19:07] Artaghh says, "Do ue"
[19:08] Artaghh asks, "Do ye' need any alcohol'ta drink 'fore ye' start Rat King?"
[19:08] Artaghh says, "Gettin' drunk brings goo' luck'ta tattoos."
[19:09] Ashley Praniel says, "Getting drunk before a tattoo will just end up in it being a twattoo."
[19:09] Ashley Praniel says, "You'll look like a twat when you wake up."
[19:09] Xog'thadoth says, "Err...Honestly? We have no such idea..but perferably not, that would ruin such means to make sure the tatt..is written corretly"
[19:10] Esme bobbed her head gently, it was a good idea. Most rituals of sort that are done to appease greater powers often yielded better results with a group performing it simultaneously.

There was little she had in the way of questions, so her arms returned to being folded tightly across her chest. As she bobbed in place whilst Syracuse and those nearby engaged with Perseus. Although she was brimming with questions, it seemed that for now he had his hands full with queries.
(Esme Rowan)
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[19:10] He'd give Percy a nod, as he did so he'd simply reach up and rip open his silky shirt, sliding off his jacket as he did so.

"Yea, you're right. We should all get to know each other. Bound ourselves over drink and communion, I've no problems for waiting. Though!"

Know that he'd stripped himself of his upper garments he'd twirl about to look at Xog. Or rather look at the Xog horde.

"The big man says no to the ruinic bindings till our souls are more intertwined. However! I'm still game to get some ink done, what say you rat'tastic abomination?"
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[19:11] Chroma Zanders says, "Hmn.."
[19:13] Chroma Zanders says, "Well, I don't know how this'll work, but it'd be fun to see."
[19:13] Artaghh says, "Aye, down'ta watch no doub'."
[19:13] Ashera Ixis says, "Nowhere to be found...."
[19:14] Ethan Hawke says, "You're getting a bit obsessive."
[19:14] There was still a bit of confusion on the rats part before swiviling its eyes to Perseus. As if looking for some form of conformation before turning back towards the neries.

"...If it does not ruin other work then we are good to go...though check with "The big man" before we begin. And please..call us Xog..."

A half croaked screach seemed to emminate from the swarm as it seemingly started to assemble..the many items it would need for runic tattoos. Just were the hell did the rats keep all this stuff..
(Xog'thadoth)
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[19:14] Ashera Ixis says, "Ethan."
[19:14] Ethan Hawke says, "You should take the time to sit down and breathe."
[19:14] Ashera Ixis says, "You have never given birth to a child in your life."
[19:14] Perseus Kang says, "... I really don't care if he gets any rat-toos."
[19:14] Ashera Ixis says, "So please."
[19:14] Ethan Hawke says, "I don't think I'll ever give birth either..."
[19:14] Ethan Hawke says, "-"
[19:14] Esme Rowan says, "Eh, me either."
[19:15] Esme Rowan says, "I should probably get back to Dawn, soonish."
[19:15] Chroma Zanders says, "Mnh...if my child were missing, I'd stopat nothing to find them...either of em."
[19:15] Esme Rowan says, "I thank you for an informative chat, Master Perseus."
[19:15] Ethan Hawke says, "Her kid's not missing."
[19:15] Chroma Zanders asks, "So--if that's the case, I understand, compl--eh?"
[19:15] Xog'thadoth says, "If you dont care then by all means...still unknown neries come along."
[19:16] Perseus Kang says, "Of course."
[19:16] Syracuse Fengari says, "Fantastic, alright Xog, leave the center the shoulder blades, ya know between them fine. I'll set that moon there, but otherwise? How about some harsh zags branching off from their towards the chest. Really highlight the work."
[19:16] Ethan Hawke says, "... Ashera."
[19:16] Ethan Hawke asks, "Have you ever tried soothing reed?"
[19:16] Ashera Ixis says, "Ethan."
[19:16] Perseus Kang says, "I'm a little tired. I think I will need to enlist the aid of a runescribe, at the very least."
[19:16] Ashera Ixis says, "Im not smoking with you."
[19:16] Ethan Hawke says, "I don't think I need it."
[19:16] Ashera Ixis says, "Im not smoking period."
[19:16] Ethan Hawke says, "I think you need to do something about all that-"
[19:16] Ashera Ixis says, "Untill something happens."
[19:16] Artaghh asks, "Wha's wrong wit' smokin'?"
[19:16] Artaghh says, "Nae like ye' skin will ge' burnt."
[19:16] Gave a small hop, twirling back as he did to shoot Perseus a quick salute, before ending back in the direction of Xog and simply starting to follow the rattastic horde.

"Later Big man, I'll hook up with the class whenever you're game.", cue jump and spin and salute,"Now you rattastic fiend, let's get goin' wait Xoggin' perfect."
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[19:17] Chroma Zanders says, "It's in the pie."
[19:17] * You have been awarded 4 Roleplay Points! *
[19:17] Leoda whispers something.
[19:17] Chroma Zanders says, "Enjoy that insteadm then."
[19:17] Ethan Hawke says, "I don't think anything's gonna happen if you keep being like that."
[19:17] Xog'thadoth says, "Sit..where ever.."
[19:19] Just hoped into a random seat, kicking back his feet upon the table as he watched the horde of rats get going at their stuff. He'd hum along smoothly, just waiting to get started.

"Right, right my fiend."
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[19:25] The rat swarm seemingly shifted apart, soon revealing what would be the largest rat out of the entire horde slinking out from the middle. It was seemingly covered with different runic symbols as well as swirling constilations that seemingly drapped across its fur as it soon reached its paw into the swarm, setting a rather extremely fancy book on the table briefly before pulling out what looked like a giant feather. A hissing sigh as the giant rat seemingly turned back before remembering to slide the book back into the swarm.

Another rat seeming to bring up what looked like another strange vial as the feather was dipped into it, bringing it forth to a glowing point. Of shapeless mana.

"What magic is it that you wish to be tatt'ed with? Name..and the design again?"

For a massive rat hiding within a near army of rats it was..strangely careful about most things.
(Xog'thadoth)
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[19:29] He'd take his note-pad and sketch out a basic design of a geometric slashes. Coming from a clear spot between his shoulder blades and wrapping around his chest to end in pointed tips towards the center of his chest. He't twirl the book around to show the big rat who makes all the rules.

"Leave between the blades clear, but make a jaged circle around, then have some jaged lines circling around the rib-cage to point at my chest you feel?"
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[19:52] You learned the spell Flame Shroud.
[19:52] You learned the spell Occult Flame.
[19:53] A slight shrug from the giant rat as the lifted the feather tip towards themselves. Blowing a small ember into its tip so it would soon glow an even brighter color. Lowering its paw towards the neries it would soon begin its work. However slow it may be to make sure no mistakes occure.

First it would begin to form the jagged circle, The slightly illuminated tip of the inking began as a crooked line as it soon slithered around the shoulder blades. Ever so often a pinprick of pain would wash over the neries as the rat continued it slow, yet delicite work. Though from their it moved on to drag down the jagged lines they so requested. Each line seemed to resinate briefly with a faint pulse of mana before they simmered to a dully faded black.

Finishing up the tattoo with the final jagged line frmo the circle before stepping back briefly. Nodding quietly before quite litterly devouring the feather used for the inking, Though they probably had..many many more.

"We are..finished, is work good?"
(Xog'thadoth)
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[19:55] You learned the spell Flame Shroud V2.
[19:59] Had taken a kneel to allow the rat to do it's work. The first jolt of pain had set his teeth to clattering. Though after the first wave he'd settle with the piercings of his flesh. Seeing them sorta like little dots of feeling rather than outright pain.

He'd hum a soft song as he sat through the rats work. Not bothering to fret over if the rat could do the work or not. He'd assumed the rat knew what it was doing just fine. As they came to a close however he'd stand up. With a stretch, his skin screaming at him for the pain it'd endured.

He'd reach up and uncap one of the golden caps of his honr, holding the item about from him and looking at the reflection of his new tattoes in the honrs reflecting.

"Yeah, this is good stuff my fiend."

He'd then bring the cup up to slide back into place over his honr. Looking down at the hordse of rats.
(Syracuse Fengari)
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[20:00] Xog'thadoth says, "Indeed...be at peace for we retire to our favourite chair.."
[20:01] Artaghh says, "Dawn would'a been a good name."
[20:01] Artaghh says, "Were it nae taken."
[20:01] Chroma Zanders asks, "Oh, uh?"
[20:01] Xog'thadoth quite litterly converges onto the chair, regardless of who was there.
(Xog'thadoth)
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