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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.

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Not a lot of people know about it either way. And I...

I deal more with the dying.

[ As in those who are actively dying, she supposes. ]

That must be difficult. [ She can only imagine. ] Do you...guide them to their next life?

In a manner of speaking. What's beyond death... that I don't deal with. But I help ease their pain.

I see. [ She believes she understands, at least. ] That's an important job.

Doesn't freak you out at all?

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?

Depends on the person dying, on the person guiding you, but- yeah. I hope so, anyway.

Just- don't piss the Shuck off, if it ever comes up. He's got a lot less patience than I do.

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.

Your friends aren't making the smartest life choice if that's the case.

[ Don't be surprised if they come back maimed, he's just saying. ]

I really...didn't know what to expect when they said they were going to see him, to be honest. I think they just wanted to see him about the banshee.

Yeah, He's probably going to consider that a waste of His time.

The banshee are under his...I'm not sure if "jurisdiction" is the right word, but you understand my meaning--aren't they?

Yeah. And He's said what He wants us to do.

So...it's best to do what he asks and leave it at that?

It's best not to waste His time or piss Him off.

Then I'll err on the side of caution. Thank you for answering so many questions, I'm sure you get them all the time.

No problem.

[ Pause. ]

I didn't get your name.

[ Asami, where have your manners been? ]

Oh, I'm sorry--I'm Asami Sato. It's nice to meet you, Mister...?

John Grimm. No Mister, makes me feel weird.

[ She smiles at that, despite the weight of their conversation. ]

Alright. Thank you, John. I appreciate you indulging my curiosity. I'm still trying to get a handle on things around here.

No problem. If you have any other questions, I'm usually available. Better to know what the hell's going on, in my opinion.

I'll definitely take advantage of that. Please let me know if there's something I can do for you in return.

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