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[presgarddihellis]

Who: Katsumori and visitors
When: After Cafeteria Announcement
Where: Katsumori dorms
What: info piling and things
Warnings:

[well, there have been yet more crimes committed...]

Comments

[presgarddihellis]

Isn't it?

Rather difficult to find right now, also, when everyone is on guard and wary.

[ordimame]

[hm! can't be talking about him!!]

. . . everybody has their secrets. And not every secret is helpful when it comes to surviving in a haunted school.

[presgarddihellis]

[was being general, in fact, but y'know. if the shoe fits!]

Mm... I'd say that's hard to judge?

A lot of the things here are centered around Japanese spirits, for example. Someone like me who is Chinese and Loenese... even if I'm experienced with the spirit world, I don't know much about the lore of the ones here.

[ordimame]

[the shoe definitely fits]

I'm from Japan, but I'm no expert in mythology. That's Foxglove's area of expertise.

. . . but if you had any questions, I could try to help.

[presgarddihellis]

If I had any questions like those, I would ask. I have asked, actually. You've answered a lot in that area, remember?

[ordimame]

[well. . . well!! WELL!!!]

I'm just making sure you know the offer is still open.

[presgarddihellis]

I do know.

In fact, I was wondering if I could bother you for a bit of a favor.

[ordimame]

[well, considering Katsumori was kind enough to let him hang out here. . .]

Sure. What is it?

[presgarddihellis]

It's a bit personal. And a little involved. Do you mind if we speak somewhere a little more private?

[ordimame]

[. . .]

No. Lead the way.

[pushing himself to his feet! he will leave his pillow sack of goods behind, though]

[presgarddihellis]

[getting up and leading him to his room. oh lala.

... it's a very plain room, he clearly only sleeps here. maybe just that one book, still.

closing the door!]

You're one of the people who have a decent understanding about what I am, at the very least, so I hope it's not insensitive to ask if you're a very religious man. I'd hate to make any requests that might impede on that, if so.

[ordimame]

[it's not like Puck's room is anymore exciting, so!! no judgment]

[he looks a bit taken aback by the question]

. . . no. Not particularly. Why?

[presgarddihellis]

One of my biggest concerns in this place is a lack of control.

I believe I've mentioned it before?

... I think I may have a possible solution in the event I do begin to risk losing control.

It's only in theory, so don't be upset if it doesn't work, ultimately, if you agree to go along with it. And it doesn't involve fighting me or whatever I may become.

[ordimame]

[well, that's good to hear, because Puck was ready to protest that he isn't much of a fighter]

. . . I'm listening. What is it?

[presgarddihellis]

If you see something like that happening. And it's worse than how it was after that initial event... get to a safe place and say a particular prayer.

It's one that would target my other face, so to speak. And that may help balance out things so the loss of control doesn't happen.

It's six particular lines and then your request. That's it.

Don't worry, this won't make you a follower or anything. It's just in the event that that loss of control happens.

[ordimame]

[guess who doesn't know about name compulsions? this guy! so he is assuming it will be another case of bugs or something wriggling under Klein's skin. . . just like it was that first day]

[quiet for a moment as he considers this. . . before he nods]

As long as you aren't expecting some kind of sincere religious devotion, then. . . I can do that.

Give me my lines.

[presgarddihellis]

I'm not expecting anything of the sort.

And you might think it's a bit over the top and silly, but while the words can be adjusted a little bit, do keep in mind the key phrases.

"The Blessed of the Spirit World and the Sefirah Castle;
The Mystery stemming from ancient times;
The Witness of an extended history;
Sparrow who changes his plumage;
Guardian of miserable wretches;
The Secretive Arkham Raven."

1/2

[ordimame]

[the words themselves mean nothing, of course. he doesn't understand what they're meant to invoke, or what events they may or may not be referencing. but none of that matters, so long as he can repeat, voice even, eyes slipped shut]

"The Blessed of the Spirit World and the Sefirah Castle;
The Mystery stemming from ancient times;
The Witness of an extended history;
Sparrow who changes his plumage;
Guardian of miserable wretches;
The Secretive Arkham Raven."

[ordimame]

[. . . and then a request, huh?]

[a cheeky li'l grin]

Can I get a quality bag of coffee beans? I could go for a nice cup of pour-over right about now.

[presgarddihellis]

[oh.

a bit distracted because he does hear that prayer. amazing. so he doesn't stop himself from muttering because curse,]

That would be a Sequence 2 sort of ability, unfortunately...

[ordimame]

[raises a brow]

It was worth a shot.

[he did not actually expect it to work]

. . . anyway. If you ever start losing sight of yourself again, I'll remember.

[presgarddihellis]

[just smiles like he ain't said shit.]

Thank you.

[ordimame]

[also moving on like he ain't said shit, because he doesn't understand the significance of COFFEE PRODUCTION being a Sequence 2 thing]

Would you hear me even if I said those words from far away?

[presgarddihellis]

I'd hear it.

The only way I wouldn't is if the words were altered too much.

[a paaaause. hm.]

Or if they somehow strip me entirely of my Sequencing... which would eliminate any need for it in the first place but also... I'm not sure I'd survive something like that, entirely.

It's a bit like if I am truly the puppet and the me who is the marionettist cuts my strings...

[ordimame]

[. . . does not compute]

If they-- whoever "they" are-- haven't done that already, then I wouldn't worry too much.