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Who: Everyone!
Broadcast: If you want!
Action: July Planet!
When: The month of July!

[This is another planet mingle since the first one has nearly hit captcha! Feel free to continue threads or start brand new ones!]

July Planet Information

First Mingle Post

Comments

[nerdeology]

Elemental or nature spirit is as close a comparison as I've been able to find. And honestly, I'm impressed you can see me at all. Most people can't.

[arcanepower]

It makes the most sense. Nature spirits have always been a very tangible part of my world.

[At the next part, he squints.] -- I don't detect any spells of invisibility.

[nerdeology]

It's not a spell, it's part of our nature. Or rather, it's a lack of ability in mortals- without resonance, others can't perceive us.

[arcanepower]

And yet I can say with certainty that you are not a ghost.

[As they walk, Belthazar points to his glowing green eyes.]

I can see mana. I can feel it, too, but the eyes make for more useful observation.

[nerdeology]

I'm definitely not a ghost.

[s i g h]

If it's mana you see, then it makes sense that seraphim are visible to you. Our bodies are almost entirely composed of it.

[arcanepower]

You're-- made of mana? [... No wonder he keeps lighting up in Belth's senses like a tasty snack.] That's impressive. And very appropriate, considering your connection with the elements.

[He's not going to elaborate on why, exactly, he can sense mana. Maybe when Mikleo knows him better and won't flee the other direction.]

Oh! I think I see the shop! [THANK THE LIGHT, A DISTRACTION]

[nerdeology]

[Mikleo's more inclined to think it has to do with his powers, so there's that, at least. It helps that he can be easily distracted by historical discoveries when the situation allows 8D]

It was this close, and I missed it this whole time? There really is too much to explore in this place.

[arcanepower]

[Thank goodness.]

It is easy to overlook. Most of the exterior is covered by these woven rugs, so one might walk by thinking it is no more than a tapestry shop.

[He opens the door and holds it open for Mikleo, at least for a brief moment. He doesn't care if the store owner thinks he's talking to himself.]

Now, where was that fabric... It was a dark color of some kind, with the pattern in gold along the bottom.

[nerdeology]

[Mikleo heads in through the open door with a grateful smile; most people tend to forget his nature when he's visible to them - even Sorey does it sometimes, since seraphim are such natural companions to him - so he's used to opening doors for himself and getting odd looks. While it's true that someone holding a door open for nothing is just as strange, it's a courtesy he appreciates nonetheless.

The shop itself is full of a lot of interesting stuff, so he can't help turning in place to get a look at it all, fascinated.]

I may have to come back here at a later date. Such vibrant colours... imagine the clothes that could be made with these!

[He doesn't do a lot of sewing, since seraphim have less obligation than humans to change and wash their clothes daily, but it's a good way to pass the time when you're bored in space.]

[arcanepower]

[Belthazar doesn't care about the weird looks anymore. He has foot-long ears that stick out of his head and everyone ever seems to stare at them. He's had to deal with this ever since he popped up in post-apocalyptic England.

Mikleo's enthusiasm is contagious, though, and Belthazar inspects a beautiful blue-purple silk robe that's on display.]

I know! I think there must be a tailor or two in the Fleet, or else I could commission someone on this world...

[Oh, right, they were looking for that one pattern.] Ah, there it is! The back wall! Do you see? Navy blue with gold thread.

[nerdeology]

I see it!

[Mikleo beelines right for the fabric, brushing his hands over the material curiously and scrutinizing the design. After a moment he calls up the book he'd been reading, flipping through until he finds the pattern and holds one up to the other for a comparison.]

You're right, it's the same design! Do you suppose the shopkeeper might know anything about what it means?

[arcanepower]

[... Where did that book just come from? Sorry, Belthazar is staring raptly at what was surely Mikleo pulling the book out of his stomach or something. WHAT THE FUCK.]

Uh--

[Right, shopkeeper.]

Let me ask!

[He goes to bother the shopkeep, who is a little bit confused at Belthazar chattering excitedly to his invisible friend all over the store, but he's seen weirder things.]

Excuse me, sir, I was wondering what the purpose of that pattern is. The one over there, with the repeating knots?

[That's an interesting way of putting it, but the weaver seems to know his stuff. He says that the pattern is a part of the traditional artwork of the planet's people, and it's been around for longer than anyone can remember. That pattern in particular is earth, the different circles and harder edges representing rocks; there are also patterns that represent clouds, the ocean, the sun, and of course the trees.

Belthazar nods, and then glances at Mikleo to see if he has anything to add.]

[nerdeology]

[Mikleo's absolutely taking notes, jotting down every detail as fast as he can. This is fascinating stuff. and where did that pencil come from]

Can you ask him if this world has any religious connections to the elements?

[Because that sounds suspiciously like wind, water, fire, and earth.]