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aionchat2022-05-30 07:00 pm
devilmancrybaby) wrote in aionchat2022-05-30 07:00 pm
KENOMA // voice+memory
[ This takes place the evening after the first event described in the Event Wrap Up post, the entity having withdrawn its influence from Venera.
Binghe is in a bit of a bad mood, having had to haul Makoto's unconscious body out of the street when he would have preferred to drop him in the ocean, and as things are currently he can't really be bothered to pretend that he's not. There's some attempt to be polite, but mostly he sounds kind of tired and cranky. ]
My apologies for the interruption. I am Luo Binghe. No doubt many of you have heard at least a little of what has happened lately in Venera. I was there for the event at the heart of it, so I thought perhaps it would be of some use to share a few of the details.
I am sure it will not come as any great shock to learn it seems to have been the fault of that dog Estinien Wyrmblood. The spirit that seems to have been responsible for what has been happening was so angered by his death that it appeared to smite anyone who tried to keep it from... I don't know, I think it wanted his shard. I don't know what it would have done with it. Kept him as a pet, perhaps, in one of its illusions.
If I am honest, whatever this thing was it seemed rather simple, like the ghost of a child, but it clearly possessed immense power. The Aions of Pleroma who were there, their unconvincing promises about—taking care of him in its stead, that kind of thing. That was enough to convince it to retreat.
I think it did something to them, though. I'll show you.
[ He shares his memory of this moment, when the mass of wings demanded that those gathered keep their promise, grasping onto those closest to it with its ethereal hands.
The image fades and Binghe's voice resumes: ]
So the problem has been solved, but only temporarily. The spirit was not destroyed, and it seems if these Aions fail to fulfil its whims it may return with something worse. It might not be so easy to persuade next time.
Binghe is in a bit of a bad mood, having had to haul Makoto's unconscious body out of the street when he would have preferred to drop him in the ocean, and as things are currently he can't really be bothered to pretend that he's not. There's some attempt to be polite, but mostly he sounds kind of tired and cranky. ]
My apologies for the interruption. I am Luo Binghe. No doubt many of you have heard at least a little of what has happened lately in Venera. I was there for the event at the heart of it, so I thought perhaps it would be of some use to share a few of the details.
I am sure it will not come as any great shock to learn it seems to have been the fault of that dog Estinien Wyrmblood. The spirit that seems to have been responsible for what has been happening was so angered by his death that it appeared to smite anyone who tried to keep it from... I don't know, I think it wanted his shard. I don't know what it would have done with it. Kept him as a pet, perhaps, in one of its illusions.
If I am honest, whatever this thing was it seemed rather simple, like the ghost of a child, but it clearly possessed immense power. The Aions of Pleroma who were there, their unconvincing promises about—taking care of him in its stead, that kind of thing. That was enough to convince it to retreat.
I think it did something to them, though. I'll show you.
[ He shares his memory of this moment, when the mass of wings demanded that those gathered keep their promise, grasping onto those closest to it with its ethereal hands.
The image fades and Binghe's voice resumes: ]
So the problem has been solved, but only temporarily. The spirit was not destroyed, and it seems if these Aions fail to fulfil its whims it may return with something worse. It might not be so easy to persuade next time.
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He's one of the more [ hmmm ] ruthless members of the Pleroma. Skilled in both use of martial weapons as well as combat magic.
[ He passes along the notes taken during their first
gossipinfo-sharing session, along with an image. ]If you don't know what you're doing against him, I suggest you stay clear.
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Thank you for the information. [The reply comes after a delay, when he's done reading through the notes.]
Based on everyone's experiences with him so far, do you think he will bide his time when he returns, or quickly come after our ranks seeking revenge?
On the other hand, he might be less of a threat if his own allies are compelled to keep him out of harm's way.
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He didn't strike me as the vengeful type the last time we spoke [ and fought ], to act without being provoked. But I admit I don't know him very well. Emet-Selch might have more insight as someone more familiar with the man.
[ Sorry-not-sorry gramps for throwing you under the bus! ]
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He did not seem openly hostile when I approached him for conversation, although I made no efforts to provoke him or his allies.
It seems that he would rather judge each Kenoma based on their own merits and answer accordingly. With that in mind, as I have said, Your Kenoma title may be provocation enough to guarantee no clemency. I suspect that this experience will be cause for even less mercy than before.
[ His voice turns serious. ]
Though he appears reasonable in all regards, heed me that he is not above revenge.
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[ Felt some of it, sure, but feelings do not a complete situation make. ]
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[ He's not judging or anything, just looking for clarification. ]
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[what the actual fuck, guys]
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I agree with Emet-Selch.
Still, his targets for revenge would be specific, although chances are he won't be letting any Kenoma have a chance to make an individual impression on him now before he passes judgment. This type of death is about as insulting and offensive to a warrior as you can get.
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[He's slowly getting an idea of what kind of person he is...]
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You won't be able to trust Estinien to keep that code right now either after this, although I don't think he would lie about it and backstab you outright...
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I'm used to underhanded opponents, so even if he did lie and backstab, I'm prepared to deal with it. But having an idea of what to predict should be useful.
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