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khuioduan2018-08-12 02:32 pm
redlightgreenlight) wrote in khuioduan2018-08-12 02:32 pm
Video | August 16th | Locked to Dreamfolk
[The room is mostly dark, but there's enough light to see that Valdis is sketching and almost not even paying attention to the camera.]
Ban Om. Kaka'i. The Sabonile. Tariku. Tifaut. Tia-Cheal.
[The six major religions in Aifaran had recently drawn her attention, but for less than ideal reasons.]
Organized religion is usually something to be wary of on some level, and while these may operate in the light of day, what of the ones that don't? Any summoning of powers based in the sensation of death, on harnessing the final moments of life, in consuming the moment the soul breaks...this is dark magic. Dangerous magic.
[She makes a few notes then goes back to whatever she is drawing.]
With the current state of Konryu, meaning the collisions between the planes, it is prudent to wonder about the darker side of things. There's an underworld to every religion. Parts that break away to interpret texts differently. Pieces that twist and morph and remake themselves. It is not exactly hard to think that at least one of these six has potential for darkness.
[She flips the book around to show the details of her sketch. Faceless figures wrapped in shadow, all surrounding a bound animal. But the animal isn't alive, its skin and fur are rotting off, leaving a half covered skull with gaping, empty eyes. To those who explored the depth of the Narrakra, they may recognize the animal to some extent.]
I just want to know which one.
Ban Om. Kaka'i. The Sabonile. Tariku. Tifaut. Tia-Cheal.
[The six major religions in Aifaran had recently drawn her attention, but for less than ideal reasons.]
Organized religion is usually something to be wary of on some level, and while these may operate in the light of day, what of the ones that don't? Any summoning of powers based in the sensation of death, on harnessing the final moments of life, in consuming the moment the soul breaks...this is dark magic. Dangerous magic.
[She makes a few notes then goes back to whatever she is drawing.]
With the current state of Konryu, meaning the collisions between the planes, it is prudent to wonder about the darker side of things. There's an underworld to every religion. Parts that break away to interpret texts differently. Pieces that twist and morph and remake themselves. It is not exactly hard to think that at least one of these six has potential for darkness.
[She flips the book around to show the details of her sketch. Faceless figures wrapped in shadow, all surrounding a bound animal. But the animal isn't alive, its skin and fur are rotting off, leaving a half covered skull with gaping, empty eyes. To those who explored the depth of the Narrakra, they may recognize the animal to some extent.]
I just want to know which one.
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[She couldn't imagine that anything tied to Death would go over well.]
It is...Don't worry, I won't turn you or anyone else in. I may work for the law, but that doesn't mean I don't know when to bend it.
[Her law degree had to be good for something]
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[ Rutile misunderstands, perhaps, how bureaucratic the law actually is. ]
I appreciate your understanding. I think we agree, at least, that some things are necessary for the greater good.
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[Valdis wasn't sure how far she'd get, but it's worth trying. Besides, Rutile has a few good points.][She was so going to get fired if she wasn't careful]
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And should you need someone to confer with who has similar priorities... I realize we are not on the best of terms, but I am available.
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You are far from an enemy, however, so I'll keep you informed of my findings.
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I’ll do my best to return the favor.
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