I know. I saw everything that curse saw. But in this case...it was more like I was trapped in my own body. I don't...believe it was the same with you, but it isn't as if I know the details.
[They look kind of offended at it being called a ruse, but...yeah, previous Clown had a bad vibe. They understand.]
Mmm. I see what you're saying, but...that curse was essentially the worst of me. And what I am fated to become, at least...in history. So if I am to live...I have to do all that is in my power not to let myself fall.
[Even at this point in time, they're just a man on the edge. Sometimes it takes getting possessed to realize WOW, YOU DON'T WANT THAT]
Alright... [And...teeeny little breath in! Holding! And out! And...COUGHING ANYWAYS wow that's a feeling.] Ah. Goodness-!
[Well at that little explanation molly actually does seem to feel a bit bad at calling it a ruse, so, he puts his hands up. though he does laugh at the coughing and GOODNESSing. the clown is a dweeb now...........]
. . . And I understand that. You said you saw everything he saw, yes? So you remember Lucien?
[Wow this is their cigarette now? They're cool now?? Going for the extra hit...]
[And nope. Coughing some more, here you go, Molly.]
...Lucien is still...present? [Now that gets a look of concern, and then a frown.] And...actually, my wish, my personal wish, was granted. I was rid of that curse. Even if I had to die to do it.
Well, I suppose. But that doesn't mean I can just relax. That creature was based on what I would do in the future. So I...can't allow myself to believe that I'll stay like this forever.
From what I gathered from the brief snippets she allowed herself, once I died, he turned into something of a thorn in their side, so trust me, I do understand.
[Just going back to smoking, with no coughing.]
I suppose you have ... the knowledge to know what happened the first time? To be able to make a different choice, hopefully? Or, hells, hire an exorcist. Or since we're all banking on getting the wish thing, use it to destroy them. That'd be leaving it better, if you ask me.
Y-you died? [MOLLY???] And I hope so, but...well. Hiring an exorcist isn't exactly something to do. It isn't exactly like an evil spirit, you know. In the end...its just me. I'm just that kind of wretched soul.
[Well, inverse of limbo in a way. lucien is the original. molly is the possessor. but, like, a nice possessor?]
Oh. Yes, I forgot we never really got into that. I ah-- [He points to his chest, where he'd been impaled by the golf club.] Right before I came here. I think that's why this place thought it was so funny to do that to me. Beau said a few months had passed since then.
[But he pauses at the second bit, thinking it over seriously.]
Sorry, I was just-- bad joke. [...] If you ask me, and I think I'm a good one to ask on this subject - that person is dead, right now. You're different. You can make your own choices and the choice can be not to be wretched.
I suppose. You know, I...wanted to die for good, even after Limbo was killed. Now, I have...someone to hold onto. An anchor.
[A pause.]
But I've already made up my mind. I will do my best to avoid that fate. But if I slip, if evil clutches at my heart again...I wouldn't even hesitate to let people strike me down.
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w7 thursday
[Of course, its not the Heian era Buddhist temples like they're used to, but...its nice, to have a place like this.]
[Douman sits on the steps and looks out at the yard, peaceful, and then they catch a familiar sight of purple.]
Oh, hello Mollymauk. [And a bow of the head.] I saw this over at the other side...its nice to be here in person.
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Douman? [or, sorry, because he was eavesdropping.] Or you got something new now?
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[They sigh.]
I'm the real Ashiya Douman.
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[He blows out some smoke. And then just shrugs. He so instantly accepts this?]
Funny enough, I know how that goes.
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[A slightly amused huff.]
I know. I saw everything that curse saw. But in this case...it was more like I was trapped in my own body. I don't...believe it was the same with you, but it isn't as if I know the details.
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No idea how it worked for me. Don't remember. One of the benefits of it, actually, I don't have to obsess on it.
[just holding the cigarette out? Want a hit.]
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[What they would give to forget ALL THE CLOWN CRIMES, THANKS.]
[And a blink at the cigarette, before taking it.]
You just...take a breath in of it?
[HOW DO YOU SMOKE]
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[Nodding at that though.]
Breathe it in, hold it in for a few seconds, breathe out. Don't go too hard if you've never done it before, or you'll hack up a lung.
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Mmm. I see what you're saying, but...that curse was essentially the worst of me. And what I am fated to become, at least...in history. So if I am to live...I have to do all that is in my power not to let myself fall.
[Even at this point in time, they're just a man on the edge. Sometimes it takes getting possessed to realize WOW, YOU DON'T WANT THAT]
Alright... [And...teeeny little breath in! Holding! And out! And...COUGHING ANYWAYS wow that's a feeling.] Ah. Goodness-!
[this clown is such a goober now]
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[Well at that little explanation molly actually does seem to feel a bit bad at calling it a ruse, so, he puts his hands up. though he does laugh at the coughing and GOODNESSing. the clown is a dweeb now...........]
. . . And I understand that. You said you saw everything he saw, yes? So you remember Lucien?
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[YEAH CLOWN IS A NERD]
And yes. Yes, I do. [A somber sort of look.] I do not know if its similar to my situation...but it is not something I will pry into.
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[Holding out his hand for his cigarette back if the clown isn't gonna take another hit.]
Probably changes your wish though.
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[And nope. Coughing some more, here you go, Molly.]
...Lucien is still...present? [Now that gets a look of concern, and then a frown.] And...actually, my wish, my personal wish, was granted. I was rid of that curse. Even if I had to die to do it.
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[thanks, nerd
he shrugs? molly doesn't really know. suck it, lucien.]
Huh. So you're all set. Must be nice, actually.
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[A deeper frown.]
Well, I suppose. But that doesn't mean I can just relax. That creature was based on what I would do in the future. So I...can't allow myself to believe that I'll stay like this forever.
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[Just going back to smoking, with no coughing.]
I suppose you have ... the knowledge to know what happened the first time? To be able to make a different choice, hopefully? Or, hells, hire an exorcist. Or since we're all banking on getting the wish thing, use it to destroy them. That'd be leaving it better, if you ask me.
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[So like...Limbo. Exactly like Limbo, but...]
Y-you died? [MOLLY???] And I hope so, but...well. Hiring an exorcist isn't exactly something to do. It isn't exactly like an evil spirit, you know. In the end...its just me. I'm just that kind of wretched soul.
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Oh. Yes, I forgot we never really got into that. I ah-- [He points to his chest, where he'd been impaled by the golf club.] Right before I came here. I think that's why this place thought it was so funny to do that to me. Beau said a few months had passed since then.
[But he pauses at the second bit, thinking it over seriously.]
Sorry, I was just-- bad joke. [...] If you ask me, and I think I'm a good one to ask on this subject - that person is dead, right now. You're different. You can make your own choices and the choice can be not to be wretched.
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[Wincing slightly...the golf club...]
I suppose. You know, I...wanted to die for good, even after Limbo was killed. Now, I have...someone to hold onto. An anchor.
[A pause.]
But I've already made up my mind. I will do my best to avoid that fate. But if I slip, if evil clutches at my heart again...I wouldn't even hesitate to let people strike me down.
[Just get rid of the whole clown.]