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Almost exactly a month. Has it been eons for you?

Eons, months, no matter, the time has passed.

Do you wish to relive it? Have you not been brought together?

We wished to inquire as to others, not ourselves.

These stars . . .

They led us to a mural underground with a few tablets. Writings about how this place used to be, before -- whatever happened. Things about Stormy and Blossom.

Did you lead us there intentionally?

The priestess requested that you all be brought together.

The past is something creatures from all realms will rally together for.

. . . are there other repositories of the past here? Or was that the only one?

[ Nodding toward Charon ]

Blossom brought us here to help this world. But I'm not sure we can do that until we understand more about it.

This pasture was built on what little remained of that past. There is plenty to be found if you seek it.

But my role is only to facilitate community and conversation via bonds.

[hmmm]

Is there a way to facilitate it between those who belong to that past, then? The Wolf King, the Wolf King's child, the priestess, and the others remaining who are of this realm?

They do seem to have some, ahhh . . . misunderstandings? That they need to talk through.

Of course. But they would need to be present to take part in my rituals.

[snowman's head turns to them again]

But do you two not seek further communication between yourselves?

I . . . don't think that's been a problem for us lately . . .

Yeah you're a little late, buddy.

[snowman vibrates

then falls apart

three snow heads on the ground]

It is never too late.

If that were the case, you would not be here, together.

Do you think you have discovered all there is to know about one another?

Or do you fear going too deep, bringing ruin to what you have now?

[a tiny breath out]

I'm not afraid.

Is that the price we would need to pay for another community facilitation, regarding the past?

[ INSTEAD OF ANSWERING THAT HE'S POKING ONE OF THE SNOW HEADS IN MILD ALARM AND CONCERN

Is this normal sentient snowman behavior, he has no fucking idea!!! ]

[to charon]

Indeed.

[when Vash pokes a head, it's just snow!! yaaay. nice and powdering.

But also it sucks his hand in. It's not doing anything, it's just cold. But, he can't shake the head off. Not until:]

Do you agree to these terms?

[looks at Minuet, expression calm]

Do you?

[ YELPS TRIES TO YANK HIS HAND BACK ]

. . .

[ sweats ]

So we do this and you help us set up a barnyard therapy session, yeah?

[ sweats mmmore ]

. . . Fine.

Edited (i can read) 2023-12-03 04:37 (UTC)

[well he didn't say that but

The snow heads begin to melt]

You will have the means to create whatever scenario you seek.

Now, connect your hearts.

[suddenly, Charon and Minuet will feel a pang in their chests, directly over their hearts, and a light emerges. It swirls around them, before darting into their opposing chests.

They instinctively know: For the next two IC Weeks (so ending morning day 56) their lives are connected. If one dies, the other dies as well.]

[But wait, that's not all!

The snow men all melt completely, and droplets rise from the puddle, shooting out across the meadow and pasture, hitting everyone (who cares to), including Charon and Minuet.

Once these droplets hit them, all seven shepherds will instantly realize: EVERYONE who has come in contact with a droplet has the ability of once, EXACTLY once, they may choose someone present and read their thoughts for Five minutes. Their target will not know unless they are told. This opportunity will vanish as of day Day 50 IC.

The rune glows, and the demon disappears.]

[hm]

I foresee some problems.

[ What is this strange feeling flowing through him . . . something he's never felt before . . . could it be . . .

SUDDEN URGENT SELF-PRESERVATION? ]

Um. Hey.

Yes, Minuet.

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