They'd likely just operate on their own now, like how Boothill originally did. But... they'd very likely turn up again, if they don't...
[ get killed first. murdergame... ]
In general, I'm not the biggest fan of giving definite answers until I actually see it happen first. [ it is the scientist in them. ] So, we wait and see, but just prepare.
Right. The instinct to kill is high, so it becomes kill or be killed again. [which is. fun.] People aren't going to rest easy knowing someone's out there. It's a matter of finding who...and preparing in case we're wrong.
[because she also would like a definite answer before suggesting they murder somebody.]
Lucas and I were thinking of putting a message on the board to see if people would be interested in teaching and learning self-defense. Even if it might just benefit the monster among us, if it could help even one person stay alive longer...[she shakes her head.] It's always easier to prepare for an enemy we can see. It's harder knowing it's someone I don't want it to be.
... the last thing anyone wants is to have to face off against someone they care about. It makes it harder to raise your hand.
Well! Your idea is good, I think. It'll at least help some people feel less scared, if they can defend themselves better. I know... a few don't want to be burdens.
Yeah. And that hesitance might just make it a moment too late. [which is what she's worried about. but hm...give her a moment to peer at them quietly.]
Are you one of those people? [we already have one dead npc, she is concerned if the other three can defend themselves and/or don't feel like burdens for not being able to.]
she's definitely watching with interest! and when pestilence creates the swirl she even claps for them.]
That's...really cool. [aerith has her own specific brand of magic and yet she really does think this is impressive. no conduit, no special connection to the world, just pestilence themselves.] Is it just with water?
But it could be just enough for an advantage and I think that counts. After what happened to Death...I think most people are going to be more willing to make sure the rest of you aren't in any danger though. Or at least the best we can.
Even if it only takes one of you, I think people would prefer if all of you stuck around. [less dead bodies, she means]
We know how your veil works, but...have we figured out what might be happening on Thursdays and why we're stuck in place? Why we can't see other people, too.
I think it's mostly just this place [ they gesture around them ] reacting to what's happening. The magic that created this reacts to other magic, and sort of reforms itself to it.
Kinda feels like it's taking inspo from horror stories.
Sort of like a defense mechanism, but still just enough to screw someone else over. [hm...] I don't know a lot about horror stories, but...it means it's likely everything going forward is going to continue being kind of creepy, doesn't it?
[like. she's kind of living her own horror story with sephiroth's existence and everything that's going on there, but that's different than future skinwearers and etc.]
Lulling you into a false sense of security so that you're just a little too comfortable and easier to scare. [she hates that actually.] It's a good way to keep us on our toes, as much as I hate to say it.
[but please...pestilence...help.]
This place must be kind of driving you crazy then. People are starting to become more paranoid every day.
Hehe, well, I'm at least used to that. The company I work for is full of people who will be ready to backstab you, so you have to look over your shoulder.
... I guess that's similar to cult nonsense here...
I can deal with it, because in the end I just want to support the vision of the person in charge. So anyone else annoying who might try to put a hit on you is nothing in comparison!
You might not know the journey, but you feel like you can trust her enough you want to come along and see how it plays out. Even with the risks involved, and even if it wasn't your original vision. Something like that?
Yeah. It's a bit hard, because she's definitely... changed. Became too focused on the end goal, and not about what was happening around her. A lot of dear friendships have crumbled away because of that.
[that does sound...hard, she thinks. watching someone you admire enough to follow basically let the world crumble around them in pursuit of their goal.
so. she just sighs, offering a little smile of sympathy.]
Complicated may be an understatement based on what you've said, but I understand. Even with those complications though...some of those things are worth pursuing, right? I feel like you understand that a little more than the other two.
[in the sense of being more social, not that war and famine are stupid.]
Have you tried telling that to, like, half of the people here? [free her.] Every time I've tried to say the same, there's at least four people pushing back. But all it means is continuing to be there until they accept you aren't leaving, right?
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Do you feel that way about our potential partnerships, too?
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[ get killed first. murdergame... ]
In general, I'm not the biggest fan of giving definite answers until I actually see it happen first. [ it is the scientist in them. ] So, we wait and see, but just prepare.
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[because she also would like a definite answer before suggesting they murder somebody.]
Lucas and I were thinking of putting a message on the board to see if people would be interested in teaching and learning self-defense. Even if it might just benefit the monster among us, if it could help even one person stay alive longer...[she shakes her head.] It's always easier to prepare for an enemy we can see. It's harder knowing it's someone I don't want it to be.
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Well! Your idea is good, I think. It'll at least help some people feel less scared, if they can defend themselves better. I know... a few don't want to be burdens.
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Are you one of those people? [we already have one dead npc, she is concerned if the other three can defend themselves and/or don't feel like burdens for not being able to.]
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[ they pause, and they will point outward. a swirl of water rises from the ocean and forms a circle, before falling back into the waves. ]
Tada.
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she's definitely watching with interest! and when pestilence creates the swirl she even claps for them.]
That's...really cool. [aerith has her own specific brand of magic and yet she really does think this is impressive. no conduit, no special connection to the world, just pestilence themselves.] Is it just with water?
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[ unlike nehan. rip. ]
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But it could be just enough for an advantage and I think that counts. After what happened to Death...I think most people are going to be more willing to make sure the rest of you aren't in any danger though. Or at least the best we can.
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[ it would just be hard to do that if all four of them are dead ]
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We know how your veil works, but...have we figured out what might be happening on Thursdays and why we're stuck in place? Why we can't see other people, too.
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Kinda feels like it's taking inspo from horror stories.
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[like. she's kind of living her own horror story with sephiroth's existence and everything that's going on there, but that's different than future skinwearers and etc.]
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But I'm also not too into that sort of thing. I get scared easily!
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[but please...pestilence...help.]
This place must be kind of driving you crazy then. People are starting to become more paranoid every day.
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... I guess that's similar to cult nonsense here...
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Pestilence...are you aware of how concerning that sounds? Sounds like a pretty uncomfortable place to work.
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[ sometimes you are simply used to a thing. ]
I can deal with it, because in the end I just want to support the vision of the person in charge. So anyone else annoying who might try to put a hit on you is nothing in comparison!
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...what's their vision anyway?
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[ pestilence pauses, thinking on how to word it. ]
Wanted to see the stars, and you couldn't help but want to go with her.
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You might not know the journey, but you feel like you can trust her enough you want to come along and see how it plays out. Even with the risks involved, and even if it wasn't your original vision. Something like that?
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[ they sigh. ]
Well. People sure are complicated, Aerith.
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so. she just sighs, offering a little smile of sympathy.]
Complicated may be an understatement based on what you've said, but I understand. Even with those complications though...some of those things are worth pursuing, right? I feel like you understand that a little more than the other two.
[in the sense of being more social, not that war and famine are stupid.]
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I think so! I don't think... you get anything good, from being alone. Even if you insist that you prefer it. You need more than just yourself.
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Have you tried telling that to, like, half of the people here? [free her.] Every time I've tried to say the same, there's at least four people pushing back. But all it means is continuing to be there until they accept you aren't leaving, right?
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Do you feel that way about our potential partnerships, too?
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[ they point at themself. ]
It would be fine for me to do it, because the thing I would wish for wouldn't need me to be alive for it to succeed. It's less scary.
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