[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 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.
[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.]
[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.
[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.
Perhaps you could ask your Avatar for one? If you feel that familiarity is something you need.
[Luckily the sleep bay is right next to the common room, so with their phone, they get to the room quite quickly. A turn, and in the smaller bedroom is Akimitsu-dono, sitting on the cabinet, hands folded in his lap. Douman definitely takes care of him - there's not a spot of dust on his robes or paper "eye".]
Douman, now entering! [And a laugh as he glances over at Harrow.] Ahaha, in the case he wakes up without warning, I always greet him.
Perhaps so. Though if it can't move on its own, it won't be the same. I do miss my power.
[She'll approach the skeleton friend, a little cautious. And she's going to take a look at him close up - am I right that he's like, a skull covered in bandages and he has a paper eye on him?]
. . . I wondered, in retrospect. Whether the skull we found was his. I can't think where else it would have come from.
[Akimitsu-dono sits unmoving as always - and yes, the paper eye is stuck firmly on a skull covered in bandages, if she desires to lift it up. Any examination of that should reveal that the bandages are wound tightly, and the skull feels intact and solid underneath.]
I also did wonder that as well, and I did go to quickly check on him...but it seems his skull is still here. Which means someone else may have something of the like, or someone somehow retrieved a skull from someplace.
[She is going to check under the bandages, and one other thing - does his skull have teeth?]
Oh, there would be many ways to retrieve a skull. Just as one might retrieve "socker boppers." It was only an idle thought. Thank you for indulging my curiosity - it truly matters not, and yet I am not used to failure.
[It does! All intact. What a wonderful set of...well, not pearly whites, since the skeleton is a charcoal black, but you get the idea.]
Wishes didn't always turn out the way we hoped for, did you notice? So one would wonder, if a wish produced that skull, what the original wish was in the first place...
[And a bow.]
Not a problem. Its something that has been going on in my mind since the trial, as well. You know...I do wonder if possession or transformation was involved.
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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.
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If I'm not part of their game, the executions will not weigh on my conscience.
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[Now that's interesting. They turn to give her a curious look.]
So you will not vote, whenever we have the next one?
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[Grell. Yikes.]
But generally, I don't see how it helps me meet the goal I came here for.
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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.]
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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.
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[A solemn nod - they are truly serious about this.]
I realize to others it is a strange wish. But I only wish to matter to my Master, above everything else.
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[. . .]
Who is this master of yours?
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[A hum.]
Medb. A formidable woman. She has taken me on as her Servant.
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[Medb is valid.]
I wish you success in meeting your goals and supporting her.
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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.
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[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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[Any friend of Akimitsu is a friend to Douman, honestly.]
He's back in my room if you want to head there and see him.
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[She will sit up, push her cup aside, and wait for Douman to finish!]
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[But they will finish the rest of their tea, and with a sweep of their robes, they start to walk back towards their room.]
Do you have anyone like Akimitsu-dono? You mentioned something about having familiars like him where you come from...
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[She follows them, a pace behind.]
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[Luckily the sleep bay is right next to the common room, so with their phone, they get to the room quite quickly. A turn, and in the smaller bedroom is Akimitsu-dono, sitting on the cabinet, hands folded in his lap. Douman definitely takes care of him - there's not a spot of dust on his robes or paper "eye".]
Douman, now entering! [And a laugh as he glances over at Harrow.] Ahaha, in the case he wakes up without warning, I always greet him.
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[She'll approach the skeleton friend, a little cautious. And she's going to take a look at him close up - am I right that he's like, a skull covered in bandages and he has a paper eye on him?]
. . . I wondered, in retrospect. Whether the skull we found was his. I can't think where else it would have come from.
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I also did wonder that as well, and I did go to quickly check on him...but it seems his skull is still here. Which means someone else may have something of the like, or someone somehow retrieved a skull from someplace.
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Oh, there would be many ways to retrieve a skull. Just as one might retrieve "socker boppers." It was only an idle thought. Thank you for indulging my curiosity - it truly matters not, and yet I am not used to failure.
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Wishes didn't always turn out the way we hoped for, did you notice? So one would wonder, if a wish produced that skull, what the original wish was in the first place...
[And a bow.]
Not a problem. Its something that has been going on in my mind since the trial, as well. You know...I do wonder if possession or transformation was involved.
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[She'll leave Akimitsu alone, then, carefully rebandaging him.]
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[He makes sure that Akimitsu's bandages are put on well, before patting him gently on the shoulder.]
If not her, then who? And why would they use her staff?
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