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[Lava, huh?]
[Well, might as well unwind in the common room. Whenever Harrow enters, Douman is at the bar counter. There's no drink in their hand, they just seem to be perusing what's available.]
[When they hear her come in, they look over their shoulder.]
Hm. Harrow. Are you a drinker?
[Well, might as well unwind in the common room. Whenever Harrow enters, Douman is at the bar counter. There's no drink in their hand, they just seem to be perusing what's available.]
[When they hear her come in, they look over their shoulder.]
Hm. Harrow. Are you a drinker?
Not particularly, I'm afraid. But I'd be happy to share a drink with you. What are you drinking?
. . . Perhaps I'll prepare myself a tea, then.
[She'll get to work on that.]
Are you well? It has been a difficult few days.
[She'll get to work on that.]
Are you well? It has been a difficult few days.
I'm all right. It isn't the first death I've seen, and it won't be the last. I've given the last rites to every member of my House who's passed. We view life and death differently, I suppose.
[She stirs her tea and sits, waiting for him.]
[She stirs her tea and sits, waiting for him.]
[He nods at that.]
I'm not as broken up about the whole thing myself, admittedly. It is a tragedy, yes, but...like you, I deal with the dead on a fairly regular basis. Ahaha, Akimitsu-dono aside.
[And he will move to pour some tea for himself, as well, sitting back down with a light huff.]
One just wonders if this will be a regular occurrence, or not.
I'm not as broken up about the whole thing myself, admittedly. It is a tragedy, yes, but...like you, I deal with the dead on a fairly regular basis. Ahaha, Akimitsu-dono aside.
[And he will move to pour some tea for himself, as well, sitting back down with a light huff.]
One just wonders if this will be a regular occurrence, or not.
[A small smile.]
Yes, how is Akimitsu-dono faring?
[Precious skeleton friend. But more to the point.]
I'm certain it will. I've come to understand the nature of this competition a little better than I did yesterday. I think it's inevitable we'll continue to see death.
Yes, how is Akimitsu-dono faring?
[Precious skeleton friend. But more to the point.]
I'm certain it will. I've come to understand the nature of this competition a little better than I did yesterday. I think it's inevitable we'll continue to see death.
Doing well! I usually just leave him in the room in a comfortable place. The last thing I want is for someone to steal him away or do something to him...
[Douman takes good care of their skeleton friend!!]
How unfortunate. To repeat that charade all over again...especially after today. That was a torment to watch. One should have simply just given them maces instead of including them in an obstacle course...
[Douman takes good care of their skeleton friend!!]
How unfortunate. To repeat that charade all over again...especially after today. That was a torment to watch. One should have simply just given them maces instead of including them in an obstacle course...
[She definitely agrees.]
Death is sacred to me. To mete out death as a jest, or something as frivolous as an indulgence is offensive to me. Maces would have been acceptable - a dignified end to Beau's life. I would have no objection to that.
Death is sacred to me. To mete out death as a jest, or something as frivolous as an indulgence is offensive to me. Maces would have been acceptable - a dignified end to Beau's life. I would have no objection to that.
[Death can be entertaining, yes, but all of that was just...confusing. A death race in a children's play area, with deadly weapons? Its all even too chaotic for his purposes.]
I don't suppose they'll heed that next time, if this first example was anything to show. One can attempt to ask the Avatars, but...that may not go anywhere.
I don't suppose they'll heed that next time, if this first example was anything to show. One can attempt to ask the Avatars, but...that may not go anywhere.
I think not. Well, it is of little consequence now. I don't intend to play the little game of tracking down the killer anymore. Not now that I understand the likely motive.
If I'm not part of their game, the executions will not weigh on my conscience.
If I'm not part of their game, the executions will not weigh on my conscience.
It would depend on who's being voted for. There are some unpleasant people here.
[Grell. Yikes.]
But generally, I don't see how it helps me meet the goal I came here for.
[Grell. Yikes.]
But generally, I don't see how it helps me meet the goal I came here for.
[She considers his question carefully before answering.]
It is a rather personal question, but - I believe you may understand, to some degree, if you are a holy man. My goal is for the sake of my House, and the Tomb we protect. I have pledged my entire life, body and soul to my House and in service of the Tomb.
As a Black Vestral and the Reverend Daughter of the Ninth, I am duty bound to do whatever I must to honor my pledge.
[She closes her eyes, as though reciting a prayer.]
It is a rather personal question, but - I believe you may understand, to some degree, if you are a holy man. My goal is for the sake of my House, and the Tomb we protect. I have pledged my entire life, body and soul to my House and in service of the Tomb.
As a Black Vestral and the Reverend Daughter of the Ninth, I am duty bound to do whatever I must to honor my pledge.
[She closes her eyes, as though reciting a prayer.]
[A holy man...yes. That is what they are, and have always been, even though that path diverged in ways no one would guess at. But still, they listen, and nod solemnly.]
A devotion to your House and your Tomb. Your faith cannot waver, even in a place such as this. I have not personally heard of your role or your station, but even so...you made your vows, and to go against them is to go against your own beliefs and your loyalties. I can certainly understand that.
A devotion to your House and your Tomb. Your faith cannot waver, even in a place such as this. I have not personally heard of your role or your station, but even so...you made your vows, and to go against them is to go against your own beliefs and your loyalties. I can certainly understand that.
And what, pray, are you here to gain? So long as we're speaking of personal matters.
It isn't strange. I have sought to serve my God well my entire life.
[. . .]
Who is this master of yours?
[. . .]
Who is this master of yours?
Really. Well, she does seem formidable.
[Medb is valid.]
I wish you success in meeting your goals and supporting her.
[Medb is valid.]
I wish you success in meeting your goals and supporting her.
[Yes, everyone should support Medb!! Douman ripping open their jester outfit to reveal NUMBER ONE MEDB FAN]
Thank you. [And then, a sigh.] Ah, but if these trials and murders are any indication...this Servant will quite have a lot on their hands to take care of.
Thank you. [And then, a sigh.] Ah, but if these trials and murders are any indication...this Servant will quite have a lot on their hands to take care of.
I imagine so.
[She takes another sip of her tea, thoughtful.]
You know, I really would like to see Akimitsu-dono again. Do you think I might?
[She takes another sip of her tea, thoughtful.]
You know, I really would like to see Akimitsu-dono again. Do you think I might?
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