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?

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[standalonehuman]

Um. Okay, so. Dont laugh.

There are a lot of suggestions there is something in the water protecting Pesgare. And after a storm there, I swear I saw something. But when I went back over the footage? This was the clearest I got.

[It is a photo of the sea, bright and shining reflections from the sun make the whole picture hard to see. There is a single spot where the shimmer looks a different color than the water, but that might just be a trick?]

[brushy]

It seems the sun has done one of those photo-bombings.

[standalonehuman]

Yeah, it doesn't look like much, does it?

But after everything else? I'm pretty sure something's out there. Might just be my old childhood stories telling me it's a dragon.

[brushy]

There’s something here that will never go unseen in this photograph. Your idea.

Have you been to Zee’s office as of late, Togusa?

[standalonehuman]

[Togusa is just going to quietly smile to himself thank you.]

Not since before Magatus. He's moved around again? It's good for him to stay on the move, if he's the last man standing, so to speak.

[brushy]

Next time you see him there, look for two paintings. They are of the Water Dragon from my memories, as well as the world encountered in its stomach.

[standalonehuman]

I will have to look for those. Have you been giving away all the paintings you've been doing? I did notice a new one in Tatsuo's possession.

[brushy]

Yes! It’s a hobby of mine. Especially when you all remind me of something. I have no need to keep so many, or any at all, really. My pleasure is in how the brush flows, and how the colors blend.

I have quite a few canvases that are here and piling up, but I’m afraid most of them are demons, with a handful of my dear friends to make up for the demonic rumpus. Would you like to see them?

[standalonehuman]

Yes please! I mean, if this is an invitation? I'd love to see anything you're comfortable showing me.

[Okay literally nothing would make Togusa happier right now and he needs some pulling-out-of-a-slump so he is looking at his phone in surprised expectation.]

[brushy]

In person or online? If you see one you like, you can take it home.

[standalonehuman]

If you are feeling up to a visit? I know it is rude to invite myself over, but I think art is always better appreciated in person. No skin off the nose of online galleries, though.

[brushy]

I am always up for visits, dear, but I remember how busy your life can be.

Come to my office this afternoon, I’ll be there. Speaking of which, have you made more monkeys fall asleep?

[standalonehuman]

Then I'll be there shortly.

I kept falling asleep with the monkeys when I was trying while I was sick. It was actually a relaxing way to make myself go to bed.

[brushy]

Really! That’s wonderful, you meditated until slumber! Are you better now?

[standalonehuman]

I am much better. I wasn't quite sure what to do with myself for a few days there.

I'll be right over.

[Thank you to Ahmi for salvaging Togusa's pride and making falling asleep while meditating sound like an accomplishment.

But Togusa is there shortly, it doesn't take him long to find Ahmi's studio/living space. A situation he is somewhat used to from his best friend. He is cautious at the door, but he visibly has a package of green tea tucked uner his arm. It would be rude to arrive empty-handed.]