audience: aerith

[mygod]

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[mygod]

The wish occurs due to the surge of magical energy that occurs when two monsters are able to find each other, presumably, so I don't believe it'll dissipate with a failed wish. It will simply follow through on the first successful opportunity it has.

So I suppose you can call that another chance, if your first wish is impossible to grant within those limitations.

[residentflorist]

That's good. [it's something, at least.] And what about you guys? You only get your wish if the ritual's a success?

[mygod]

I don't have a wish.

You can ask the others on their takes on things, though.

[residentflorist]

[she's just taking a moment to look at them. or, like, look way up at them since i assume they are very tall.]

Is it a considered a personal question if I ask why not?

[mygod]

[ yea... aerith is so bitty..... holds her in my hands ]

I won't count it, since I consider it a basic fact about myself.

There is nothing that this all-powerful god they're trying to summon can give me that I cannot attain myself.

[residentflorist]

Then why did you become a part of them?

[mygod]

Because I was looking for something else. It is less about wanting a wish and wanting to see if it's even possible to truly create an existence that one would call 'god'.

[residentflorist]

[hm. seems fair.]

Do you believe in something like that normally? Gods. [or is famine an atheist asking for proof in general?]

[mygod]

[ is it really that fair...... ]

No, I'm an atheist.

[ their world has given them nothing to believe in ]

[residentflorist]

[it is only fair because they don't want to actually sacrifice them.]

Oh, I see. [she just says this calmly like "sure this also makes sense, why not."] ...is that what you were looking for even before they settled on this ritual then? Something powerful like that.

[mygod]

Yes. I was willing to follow this thread of curiosity, and see if there was something in the extended universe that has this great a power. I will admit I've already learned quite a bit.

Though I don't think my curiosity should come at the expense of forty random lives. It's too senseless.

[residentflorist]

You're better than some of the people I've known then. [sometimes you just happen to know people who truly perform experiments and ruin lives just for funsies and curiosity. thank you hojo.]

I don't know if "thank you" is appropriate in this case, but...I think it helps us knowing there's a chance.

[mygod]

[ ty why are all your canons like this ]

I have no interest in receiving gratitude for basic decency. Plenty of you complain, but in truth, it doesn't matter to me.

Regardless of how anyone feels, I would not allow this much needless sacrifice to persist.

[residentflorist]

[man i've been asking that question for like a decade.

anyway. sorry to famine but this literally does nothing to dissuade aerith from liking them a little more. is it basic decency? yes. is that something she hasn't always received from people who want things from her? also yes. but it sounds genuine, and she thinks maybe that means more than anything right now.]

There's something to be said about having a strong resolve. [so. there's that.] All the more reason we should be trying to work with you a little so that your own sacrifice isn't in vain.

[mostly because she's actually not sure what's going to happen to them if the cult catches on that four of their own are trying to basically go against what they're supposed to be doing.]

[mygod]

You can discuss with the others their perspective, but I do not consider it any type of sacrifice.

[ sweet aerith is so perfect and kind and famine is out here being so rude ]

I do not consider you all necessary for the success of this, but if you come up with any ways to assist then it'd hardly be unwelcome.

[residentflorist]

[no this is exactly what she deserves, and this does tell her a lot in its own way.]

Once people start figuring out how to use their new powers I'm gonna guess they'll start testing what can and can't be done to help. [...] In the meantime, you guys also said we could ask for small items, right?

[mygod]

We did. Make your order. It won't arrive until next Monday.

[residentflorist]

Some seasonings for the refectory? And maybe some different kind of alcohol for the bar?

[our food is terrible and the alcohol is for one local sad maan.]

[mygod]

If you can only get one or the other, which do you want?

[residentflorist]

[ugggh. choices...but.]

The former, I think. But! [holding up a finger. but!!!] Only if it can be enough for everyone to share. Is that doable?

[i hope we get real food somehow next week and this is rendered pointless but by god she's trying.]

[mygod]

You'll get it delivered to you. If you care to share it, that doesn't matter to me. It might just run out earlier.

[ like real groceries.... ]

You're all so picky about food.

[ ok cult name famine ]

[residentflorist]

Then I'll just request more if we do, no problem. [sharing is caring, etc. anyway she's literally just borrowing from the meta.] Isn't that a little ironic to be saying when your name's Famine...?

[mygod]

I do not know if ironic is the word.

I only need enough food to live.

[residentflorist]

[




how do you ask your masked overlord if they're human.]

Is it at least food you enjoy?

[mygod]

Enjoyment isn't a factor.