Twelfth ♠ Anonymous Text

[save_the_souls]

Who: Allen Walker (anonymous)
Broadcast: Text, Anonymous
Action: Nope.
When: Today

[Things have been going well for Allen the past month. Very well. And while that was certainly a good thing, he couldn't shake the anxiety that it meant something was about to go horribly wrong. Because you know, because it usually did for him. ]

[So he here was, trying to at least put a few of his fears at rest- especially after this latest round of augment malfunctions. Just what if the next round of malfunctions were less benevolent in nature? In truth - he didn't really expect any good answers. There almost never was when he sought out help. Still, there was always a chance. And at least he'd feel like he was doing something]

[The text post that is put up is anonymous, purposefully typed out not to sound like his own wording.]

i have a question.

is there anyone here who knows about stopping or containing demons or things like them? specifically possessions.

thanks.

Comments

[save_the_souls]

[ Yeah....he has no idea what an aether is, but he knows enough about to Noah to tell this probably wouldn't apply. ]

...ah

i don't think that'd work. the types of things i've seen this kind of demon glut on is cigarettes and sweets. nothing like aether.

thank you though.

[curiositykilledthecats]

The same principle may apply. Tempt it with something more attractive, then strike it down once it leaves its host.

[save_the_souls]

...i'm afraid the only thing i know he wants, we can't really offer here. nor would we want to.

[curiositykilledthecats]

I see. I am sorry, then. I was but a novice as a thaumaturge. But I can promise, should the demon be separated from its host, I can slay it.

[save_the_souls]

Ah...thank you. If I figure out a way to do that, I'll let you know, um...

[What's your name again]

[curiositykilledthecats]

Miah. When you are ready to disclose your identity, I will be at your call for this.

[save_the_souls]

thank you, Miah. i'll remember that.

[curiositykilledthecats]

There is no need to thank me. It is a paladin's duty and honor to help those in need.

[save_the_souls]

you're a paladin? i've heard stories of those, but i've never met one..!

[DAMMIT WHY DOES HE HAVE TO BE ANON RIGHT NOW!!]

[curiositykilledthecats]

Correct. I am a free paladin.

[save_the_souls]

a free paladin?

are there not free paladins?

[curiositykilledthecats]

Normally, no. Most Paladins are also called the Sultansworn. They are the Sultana's elite guard, serving her and her people. I alone owe no allegiance to Ul'dah, so I am a free paladin.

[save_the_souls]

Paladins as the sultan's guard?

does...she have a lot of trouble with the undead?

[curiositykilledthecats]

Not that I am aware of.
Those who wish her ill are all too among the living.
Though I do not doubt those Monetarists would try to buy their ways out of Thal's halls even should they perish.

[save_the_souls]

...ah. sound complicated...like politics is.

[which is why he avoids it like a plague]

[curiositykilledthecats]

Quite. I have no head for it myself. Felling gods was easier than to understand the daily treacheries of Ul'dah.

[save_the_souls]

[..........]

Right

[curiositykilledthecats]

Is aught amiss?

[save_the_souls]

no...no...

felling gods???

[curiositykilledthecats]

My primary duty in my world. When the beast tribes summon their gods with prayer and crystal, my companions and I must fell them before they drain the life from the land.

[save_the_souls]

a god that drains life from the land...?

is that really that common an occurrence?

[curiositykilledthecats]

In recent times. Once rare, it has become unfortunately common.

Though I understand your worry. Fear not, these are false gods. The myths and hopes of the summoners twisted into a corrupt manifestation, who feed upon the land's aether, and temper any they may meet.

[save_the_souls]

[It does make him relax a little hear that. Oh good. Because those sounded like terrible gods]

I see...that sounds like a rather large problem. especially if it's common enough to be your main job.

[curiositykilledthecats]

They are. Do Primals not exist in your world?

[save_the_souls]

Not...if you mean that word as a solitary noun, no.