#LORDOFCURSES : 01

[hetuvidya]

judging the state of the one who left in a hurry, no, it certainly isn't. most fascinating of all is the implication behind the cause. "they were clear proof of that, but there is zero risk of prying. I have no interest in reading another's papers unless necessary." though it would be a lie to say he's not the slightest bit curious how such a thing works.

"however, if you don't mind questions, I might ask what exactly that was... should you feel inclined to answer at all." while the symptoms appear similar to a case the scribe has heard of, it's unlikely this is anything of the sort. expecting other places to contain the same or a likeness of any particular creature is something only a fool might believe true without any basis.

UNEXPECTED OUTCOMES WERE ALWAYS LIKELY, he knows, especially when it came to the line of work he takes upon himself. only in this case, it would seem there was more surprise in the consequence of the poor person who had, quite frank, rudely snuck a peak at something they should have never attempted to. itchy eyes were far better an ending than the usual death, he would say.

so, when eyes fall upon another with a curious gaze his way, likely more toward the now leaving victim with freshly red, teary eyes, he remains cordial enough. ❝ Gleaning is not advised. ❞ surely he would have gathered that much, yet logos was in a forgiving mood, given it wasn't the document this one actively seeks. yet, at least.

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[stoicstoryteller]

“I have been to the libraries locally, but I’m not a librarian myself. What I do is storytelling. I just enjoy spending free time reading, but if I had to recommend something… I’ve been reading a fair amount of mystery books recently. There’s something interesting about the various ways stories like that play out and whether or not the mysteries get solved by the end. But I suppose for recommendations it depends on your favored genre as to whether our tastes align.”

He reaches to take a recently finished book from his bag, holding it out.

“This one details the story of an unsolved murder, and the following attempts to find and catch the person responsible. I won’t give too many details, but it was interesting in it’s own way despite the basic premise.”

❝ Then as one who worked as a librarian before arriving, I take it you've been to the two libraries they host here? I can only wonder if you have found any books you'd perosnally recommend to look into, if so. ❞

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[roshield]

"Er..." A bit of an odd conversation starter on the other's end, but at this point if Clive's life didn't have some oddity to it, he would think that something was particularly wrong. Really, he hadn't noticed how many animals had gathered around him - even with Torgal present, laying at his side. It was just something that happened, ever since childhood; Clive has always had a bit of a natural affinity to fauna. He wondered if animals could sense something godlike about him, but he'd rather not think about those implications. "I... suppose so? I like to come here to relax, and I guess animals like to relax with me. I've always had a better relationship with animals over people, most of the time."

❝ Animals are sensitive creatures no matter their origin. Unlike many a man who walk the lands, they can sense what lies beneath, rather than rely upon superficial judgements that cloud many things. It's why they are so swift to startle when their belief of one is suddenly disproven. ❞ spoken moreso as a matter-of-fact upon the gaze which falls at the man resting beneath the tree, a collection of fauna gathering close by, while leaving no room to be argued though plenty to proffer any logical counterpoint. ❝ Would you say one was safe to believe these creatures' trust of you yourself? ❞

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[spiritsbloom]

“Any reason why you are avoiding the booths?” a half-curious but predictable smile falls on her lips. if she were far less perceptive, she would believe he was as he presented himself. ethereal and slightly unreachable in all his beauty, it is fortunate that Hu Tao has the profession she has. “Could it be that you refuse to indulge a little in trying the food? We know how it ended last time and all went well!”

of course the last time it had been a joyful occasion. she has never had to leave behind some of her pastimes, and it is always a pleasure to find new ways to experiment with what she finds in front of herself. still, she had been genuinely surprised when her own dishes had disappeared and were served to someone else. her luck never ceased to amaze her, it simply turned out that time it brought her a friend.

“But since this is no obligation or duty, how about friendship? I promise to not make you eat anything that will upset your stomach. I can always bring it to a certain friend of mine. She can devour anything you give her before you can blink.”

THEIR MEETING WAS A CURIOUS ONE, rife with something beyond what people may call normal. after all, it wasn't every day you were mistaken as an applicant for some sort of blind dating event, swept into it without so much as a word, only to have one of the waitresses aid your evasion of truly participating. were it any other outcome, then he would hardly be standing here with the young woman at his side, staring at a slew of carnival games upon the boardwalk in some form of returning the favor. ❝ I have already said it is no trouble. This has nothing to do with obligation or duty. Had I not wanted to, I wouldn't have bothered to invite you along to this outting, Hu Tao, ❞ he speaks up, the chill of his gaze not once leaving the booths, speaking to her as he stares them down.

❝ Which would you like a hand in first? ❞ and rather than allow anything to carry on, even if she may not have regardless, he instead places a choice before her to distract her from it all. ❝ All of them are suitable choices. Simply pick the one that suits you and I'll also contend. ❞

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