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[hallowedly]

MURMUR | ENCOUNTERS

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murmur;

[salaryman]

[ A casual, gentle tap on his "shoulder" ]

I found a few things out that are quite interesting.

[hallowedly]

( This... had better not be Kigai's code for bosom of creatures of the gentler persuasion. )


Good day, Yuuto. Oh?

[salaryman]

I had a chat with Sleep.

I was told she has no reason to lie to us so I asked a few questions.

[hallowedly]

How... industrious. ( But there's a stillness in the Murmur, at once chilling and predatory. ) Well, you were always good with women. What sweet nothings did this one whisper?

[salaryman]

Only the best for such a pretty goddess.

[ ha ha ha ]

She told me that those that did not join us in this waking world were returned to their own. I was relieved to know they were not simply devoured by the frightening nightmares that roamed that dream. [ another little laugh ]

She also let me know it is possible to tether with her if a suitable sacrifice is given.

[hallowedly]

In my professional experience, it's unwise to engage divinity too closely.

[salaryman]

[ Hm. ]

You may be right. She is unpredictable and judging her by even my standards is dangerous without knowing anything.

[ His cautious nature slips through. He is a hypocritical creature but feels that is the same for any person. ]

Still... if everyone remains cautious, we won't figure out anything. [ He doesn't have Kanoe or Satsuki to rely upon with giving them his information. It means he might have to do (gasp) some overtime. ]

[hallowedly]

So you'll be our noble sacrifice?

[salaryman]

Well, I'll try to be.

[hallowedly]

Is there a point in attempting to talk you down?

[salaryman]

Only that I would love to hear it.

[hallowedly]

Have you ever wondered how gods retain their power over time?

[salaryman]

Through faith?

[hallowedly]

Through the application of faith: worship. Are you prepared to supply that?

[salaryman]

[ Hmmmmmmmmm. ]

I'm somewhat hoping to do one big donation at the church and allowed to coast the rest of the way... if I am being honest.

[hallowedly]

And what can dear friend Yuuto do without?

[salaryman]

Everything but my pretty face.

[hallowedly]

Careful. You give more than you think, and gods are greedy.

[salaryman]

I'm so touched how worried you are about me.

Even though I know I said I was just curious about what you had to say.

[hallowedly]

In other words, I can speak, but you're determined to have your way. Is that it?

[salaryman]

No, no...

Since we're coworkers, I wouldn't want to do anything to cause you trouble.

[ Which is to say -- he's already flip-flopping on his thoughts. It may not even necessarily be what Seishirou is saying, but if he ends up fading out here, he might not get to see anything interesting later. ]

[hallowedly]

I'm not the Kamui. Don't live your life on my account.

[salaryman]

Speaking of... I found some parchment and wrote him a lovely apology letter.

Should he ever come here, I felt it would be good to be prepared with a sincere sorry for not being where I was supposed to be.

[hallowedly]

You're afraid of him. Why?

[salaryman]

Kamui only asked one thing of us... I'm a little worried about not doing that one thing.