[hello we are just hanging around the pyre! she's currently trying to figure out where the words are on her body, looking over her shoulder and under her arms and on the heel of her foot... it's on her back, in big white letters: AVERNUS. with an obscenely huge number under that.
[ he approaches slowly, watching with curiosity before it hits him. ]
Ah! You're looking for these?
[ holds up his free hand to show the tattoo across his forearm! the black ink could almost be part of his glove, but it reads failing to protect master. ]
It's on your back now, but it seems like they move, from time to time.
We're all being made to think about things we'd rather not, I see. [ tch! ] But no, I meant for this ritual the cult supposedly wants us for. The monsters and abilities are a side effect of it, apparently, so this must be, too.
I don't know if it's different for those of you who were born with hearts and emotions, but I find that they can be... surprisingly difficult to deal with, sometimes. These marks are enough to upset some of us all on their own. Dragging that feeling out wouldn't serve any purpose.
I just think it's better to focus on the things we can change and the things we can treasure in this moment than something meant to hurt us.
[that's her whole thing. she loves people so damn much.]
Lots of them. There's not a single person here I don't like. Each of them have got a whole story, wants, fears, everything, and it's so fucking thrilling to hear everything about them.
[ ah, that makes his heart feel warm, and his expression softens. ]
I feel the same. Learning about the things you've been through, the good and bad... It is nice, to hear about all the things that make you what you are, and to see how you each affect those around you. I can't help but admire every one.
I do enjoy hunting down our enemies after my former master's quest at the start of his journey. But ever since then, I've been used to protect others. My master's master, history, my friends and fellow touken danshi...
That's what large bodies like ours are best for, aren't they?
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w0, MONDAY
pats herself down, frowning.]
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Ah! You're looking for these?
[ holds up his free hand to show the tattoo across his forearm! the black ink could almost be part of his glove, but it reads failing to protect master. ]
It's on your back now, but it seems like they move, from time to time.
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Ugh, of course it is. Yeah, I was looking because I've seen 'em on others. You mind telling me what mine says, just so I know?
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Mm. It says... "Avernus."
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... Thanks. Of course that's what it is. [...] Summoned? D'you mean like being put in a body?
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We're all being made to think about things we'd rather not, I see. [ tch! ] But no, I meant for this ritual the cult supposedly wants us for. The monsters and abilities are a side effect of it, apparently, so this must be, too.
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[ frowns at his own tattoo. ]
It seems to be harmless, physically speaking. It might be best to ignore them.
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[big sigh.]
I've been trying to ignore them. Hard when it's right in your face.
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[ it's different you fool!!! ]
...Fair enough. But I worry about forcing anyone to think of something unpleasant if it can be avoided.
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[genuinely.]
That's kind of you.
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I don't know if it's different for those of you who were born with hearts and emotions, but I find that they can be... surprisingly difficult to deal with, sometimes. These marks are enough to upset some of us all on their own. Dragging that feeling out wouldn't serve any purpose.
I just think it's better to focus on the things we can change and the things we can treasure in this moment than something meant to hurt us.
[ gazes with distaste at his own. ]
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[she smiles a bit at him.]
Sounds like the way people should be, actually. I'm all for living in the moment. Finding the good things.
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[ easily returns the smile. ]
Is there something good you've found here yet, Karlach-dono?
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[that's her whole thing. she loves people so damn much.]
Lots of them. There's not a single person here I don't like. Each of them have got a whole story, wants, fears, everything, and it's so fucking thrilling to hear everything about them.
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I feel the same. Learning about the things you've been through, the good and bad... It is nice, to hear about all the things that make you what you are, and to see how you each affect those around you. I can't help but admire every one.
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Sounds like you and me are of the same mind, then. You want to protect them all too?
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[ standing just a little taller. prouder. ]
I do enjoy hunting down our enemies after my former master's quest at the start of his journey. But ever since then, I've been used to protect others. My master's master, history, my friends and fellow touken danshi...
That's what large bodies like ours are best for, aren't they?
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[she straightens, too.]
That's my job, yeah? Bodyguard, technically, but - noise maker. Bigger target. So, agreed.
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