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eachdraidh2015-07-28 05:52 am
chromosomes) wrote in eachdraidh2015-07-28 05:52 am
video | open to both courts (yay non-locket devices)
I've been thinking.
[ John's sitting against the base of a tree somewhere, idly scratching a stray mutt behind the ears with one hand while holding his device with the other. ]
Seelie, Unseelie. Order, Chaos. Can't really have one without the other, can you? But that's the whole thing the courts want: one to win over the other. And that's with the queens being sisters.
Sort of seems like it won't work either way, in the long run. Not in a way anyone wants.
[ This would have been essentially blasphemy, once upon a time; treason of the highest order. But John has had no shard for eight months, has only the memory of a gold cloak to his name now. It's the Shuck he serves and the Red Hand he fights for, this world and its people and those he cares about. ]
But maybe that's just me.
[ He shrugs, pausing just long enough for the dog to look up at him and whine. A snort and he goes back to generously bestowing ear scratches. ]
Anyway, if any of you are looking for something to do, a way to make money, and aren't afraid of hard work -- the Red Hand's hiring. We're a mercenary group but we'll take all sorts; we can find a job for you, if you've got something to bring to the table. We have no court-attached contracts, are focusing more on what the natives to this world need, so no worries there -- and I'm a shardless son of a bitch, so no worries about getting spanked or whatever your court does for having conversations with the 'wrong people'.
Leave your prejudiced bullshit at the door, though; we've got all sorts of races and believers among the ranks. If you can't handle that, I'm more than willing to throw you out on your ass.
[ John's sitting against the base of a tree somewhere, idly scratching a stray mutt behind the ears with one hand while holding his device with the other. ]
Seelie, Unseelie. Order, Chaos. Can't really have one without the other, can you? But that's the whole thing the courts want: one to win over the other. And that's with the queens being sisters.
Sort of seems like it won't work either way, in the long run. Not in a way anyone wants.
[ This would have been essentially blasphemy, once upon a time; treason of the highest order. But John has had no shard for eight months, has only the memory of a gold cloak to his name now. It's the Shuck he serves and the Red Hand he fights for, this world and its people and those he cares about. ]
But maybe that's just me.
[ He shrugs, pausing just long enough for the dog to look up at him and whine. A snort and he goes back to generously bestowing ear scratches. ]
Anyway, if any of you are looking for something to do, a way to make money, and aren't afraid of hard work -- the Red Hand's hiring. We're a mercenary group but we'll take all sorts; we can find a job for you, if you've got something to bring to the table. We have no court-attached contracts, are focusing more on what the natives to this world need, so no worries there -- and I'm a shardless son of a bitch, so no worries about getting spanked or whatever your court does for having conversations with the 'wrong people'.
Leave your prejudiced bullshit at the door, though; we've got all sorts of races and believers among the ranks. If you can't handle that, I'm more than willing to throw you out on your ass.
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[ "The End". Korra believes that it will bring a new cycle of rebirth and Asami feels that she would know better than anyone, but the finality of it is a little intimidating, she can't deny it. ]
Have you seen it? The Void. [ There's a pause on her part. ] I've only been here for a couple of months and I'm still getting my bearings, but the way people talk about it makes it seem...tangible?
[ Is that even the word she wants to use?
Gruff, yes, not that she minds. It only seems polite to ask something so personal. She gives a nod in acknowledgement and simply listens. And is a little surprised at what he says. ]
The Shuck? [ Oh boy. Limited knowledge of that as well, though she's learned a bit from the recent turn of events. ] Are you alright?
[ Did it hurt? ]
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[ John shudders slightly. Even dead, there are some things that just don't feel right. ]
Scarred, changed, but fine.
[ Happier. ]
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[ Though she supposes that she should see it someday, to fully grasp what's happening to the world--to all the worlds. ]
That's good. [ In one piece and fine, at least. ] Is this something that the Shuck has been known to do? Take people's Shards?
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I was lucky. Plenty of people've been cursed or maimed by Him for not showing proper respect. Me... He gave me a new purpose.
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[ That sounds unsettling, to say the least. ]
Is that what you do, then? Reach out to the dead? I'm sorry, this is all new to me.
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I deal more with the dying.
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That must be difficult. [ She can only imagine. ] Do you...guide them to their next life?
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I see. [ She believes she understands, at least. ] That's an important job.
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Well...I'd be lying if I said it didn't it doesn't sound intimidating, but death is still a part of life, right? I don't think anyone really wants to die and the thought of facing it is a little scary, so having someone to guide you into it when it's your time would be...I don't know. Comforting?
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Just- don't piss the Shuck off, if it ever comes up. He's got a lot less patience than I do.
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I think so. Dying alone...I can't imagine many people who'd want that.
I had some friends go off to meet him, but I didn't take the chance. I'll keep that in mind, though. Hopefully it won't come down to that.
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[ Don't be surprised if they come back maimed, he's just saying. ]
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The banshee are under his...I'm not sure if "jurisdiction" is the right word, but you understand my meaning--aren't they?
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[ Pause. ]
I didn't get your name.
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Oh, I'm sorry--I'm Asami Sato. It's nice to meet you, Mister...?
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Alright. Thank you, John. I appreciate you indulging my curiosity. I'm still trying to get a handle on things around here.
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