audience: shess

[cyclists]

Comments

[nonbelligerent]

Would I get something out of it?

[cyclists]

[lune

takes a second to think about this]

It would make me smile.

[nonbelligerent]

Maybe later.

[sorry lune your smile isn't worth that much]

[cyclists]

I will await that day most readily.

[now they're looking forward to it shess. :/ shame on you]

In order to receive that which you seek, you'll be required to complete another task, however. Perhaps bird walks will assist in charming people into giving you their trust.

There are a number of subsets to the powers that have been granted to people here. Your task is to find one person belonging to each branch.

There are 8 in total.

[nonbelligerent]

[listen,,,]

That's doable. I'm guessing I don't count for my branch?

[cyclists]

[a shake of their head]

You do not.

[nonbelligerent]

And if I learn someone's alignment, only for them to die before I get all eight?

[cyclists]

I will still accept it.

[nonbelligerent]

Then, may I confirm again precisely what I'd receive for completing this task?

[cyclists]

The ability to change your element, if you so wish.

And... well, I'm afraid there isn't a way to grant you your own powers again indefinitely. However I believe it is possible to free your regeneration ability at least temporarily in case you need it.

[ . . . ]

I will hope that you don't.

[nonbelligerent]

Likewise. That's acceptable, though. If I think of a reward I'd prefer more than changing my alignment, would I be able to alter the conditions partway through?

[cyclists]

[a thoughtful hum]

We may be able to discuss it.

[nonbelligerent]

Just checking to see if it's on the table, if it comes down to that.

[...]

So, do you have any idea why Hisoka suggested going to the shrine with someone and praying in order to change one's alignment?

[honestly he just kind of figures hisoka fed him bullshit which is why he also lied right back.]

[cyclists]

[there is another laugh]

To pretend that I can hope to predict that man's movements would be a lie and a disservice to you.

[nonbelligerent]

But I assume it was incorrect, then? Unless praying at the shrine with someone really does achieve something.

[cyclists]

Would you care to try? I have not paid a visit yet today.

[nonbelligerent]

[...

sorry, shess has to make a bit of a face. it's not because of lune, though.]

[cyclists]

Hmm. I suppose that is a no.

[it's cool they're not offended but what offends lune anyway]

Are you not a fan of prayer?

[nonbelligerent]

If you think it might achieve something, I'm willing to try.

[cyclists]

[a gentle laugh]

I will not bring you with me unless it is of your own volition.

My company is only entirely by your request.

[nonbelligerent]

It's fine. This isn't my world, so it shouldn't be an issue.

[cyclists]

[alrighty, then lune will move to rise. they still move slowly, despite how quickly they managed the execution....

but off they go]

How do shrines operate in your world?

[nonbelligerent]

[old man

but following!]

It would be better to ask that of someone else. Specifically, someone whose race hasn't been the enemy of the gods since the dawn of the universe.

[this is why, he didn't want to go and pray,]

[cyclists]

[lune is indeed an old man, thank you. they will wait until they are able to walk side by side with shess because it is easier to maintain a conversation this way]

An enemy of the gods...

[well this sounds exciting]

Did someone do something to displease them?

[nonbelligerent]

I'd say it's more of a clash in ideologies. Perhaps it's the inevitable result when you place two powerful races in the same universe.