un: ahmi okelani (shortly after the retrospec post)

[brushy]

I don’t now a thing about machinery beyond breaking it apart, but I have been to the sea’s bottom, and inside a Water Dragon’s belly! That should be plenty helpful, but speaking of such!



My hackles raise just to be facing its image again. This was a demonic warrior who named itself Blight, born by the possession of the demon blade Goldnail that killed so many, its hatred, pain and the blood of its wielders gained sentience. It infested an Emperor’s body with sickness, and spread a wretched mist throughout his lands in the form of a plague. It killed many people before it was stopped.

I’m afraid I, and Goro, have encountered an identical entity residing in Magatus. The same goes for the shadowy things, and the wendigos. The wildlife fears it and the sickness it causes makes them, and us, should we become infected, turn virulent to anything they see.

This Vanderweele fellow we’re after is not a bit a skilled illusionist. He dips into malevolent forces far beyond our usual senses. He plays with fire, if he has not already been consumed by the evil he spreads without realizing it.

Be careful, is what I ask of first, and call Mother Sun in your thoughts if you are in need of impromptu protection. Secondly, I know a few already, but how many here are gifted with unnaturally heightened awareness? By a show of comments, how many have gained means of combating spiritual entities and the like? Lastly, if you do not fit in the last two groups— would you like to?

Comments

[brushy]

Divinity? I could’ve sworn you were talking about an object. A joystick, in fact.

[godcards]

No. I'm talking about a god.

[brushy]

Gods are not objects.

[godcards]

I never claimed they were. That is your own assumption at work... I merely implied that I have control over one. And it is much nicer to let it do the work for me, as far as "combat" goes. You can't beat a god!

[brushy]

”Control” is what you use for objects, dear. That’s very clear. What is your companion’s name?

[godcards]

The Winged Dragon of Ra!

[ it's a god monster, not Ra Himself, technically, but Malik has never cared for that particular detail.

[brushy]

A dragon as well, how lovely! I’d love to meet it and say my hellos.

[godcards]

I can summon it whenever I want, so I can make that happen.

[brushy]

What is its favorite dish?

[godcards]

Koshary.

[brushy]

I’ve never tried that one, I love challenges. Is it your favorite dish as well?

[godcards]

Maybe.

[brushy]

While your tastes remain in limbo, I will prepare one for The Winged Dragon. Be sure he’s hungry this afternoon!

[godcards]

Sure, whatever.

Bring baklava for dessert.

[brushy]

No ✨

[godcards]

Fine. I'm revoking your title of طنط.

[brushy]

Don’t get too upset, Malik! You never gave me an answer to your tastes, to start. Time is of the essence, and it would be a shame to spend it on maybes.

[godcards]

Baklava

[brushy]

Applesauce

[godcards]

What was the point in asking about my taste if you're going to be dismissive?

[brushy]

Paths become disorganized when we are not explicit from the start.

You simply said Baklava. What about it?

[godcards]

I want Baklava.

In addition to the koshary.

[brushy]

🙏 My uncle should have a recipe somewhere if I ask him. Have you ever made Baklava?

[godcards]

No. I am not a domestic-type person.

[brushy]

If you are not, I wonder what I am! Would you like to learn how to make Baklava with me?