[it takes some time because sloth is a slow and lazy f(ucker)loater, but here they come drifting into the dog park with hood down.
a weird lil grey dog with an even weirder middle part poofs into existence by sloth's feet, and sloth stops to "kneel" in the air to pet it with a laugh. sloth's hands have a dark grey color to them which stretch toward the wrists. and, actually, so does his feet? the long, cloudy hair now looks like churning storm clouds; the horn sticking through the front is longer and sharper, curving back.
he gives mineo a wave while the dog stands and looks grumpy.]
Mineo! Funny that I'm the one who made it this time!
[i keep typing they instinctively to protect myself from fucking up. but he. without hesitation, sloth takes mineo's hand in his dusty grey consuming one. sorry that he have sharper nails, but he doesn't squeeze.
mineo begins to... float? his body just loses the heavy feel of gravity, and up he goes level with sloth.]
I never would have worn them to begin with, but some of the others thought they were appropriate! You can't win majority when you're out-voted!
Yeah, I think so! They started appearing after we agreed to be Avatars!
[he holds mineo's hand to keep mineo in place in the air. on the side of his head where his ears would be are two small wings; the tips of the feathers are going grey like his hands, and the base of the horn.
up close like this, mineo can see his fangs now when he talks.]
... I don't - know how much I understand about being an Avatar? What all do you have to do? Are you expected to just... deal with stuff about you changing?
Well... we are linked to the sin we represent. We're avatars of it. And then the rest of you are linked to that sin, too! I guess it comes with the job, huh?
Hmm.... Yeah - but I guess I didn't expect that you'd... you know, have your whole body changed as a result? Does that mean something like that could happen to us? Or are we exempt because we're not Avatars?
I guess the first question I've got is if you can help with any leads about people we've missed - as far as culprits go. Do you know anything about the idea that people could be killing for bigger reasons than indulgence?
It's a little late for mistakes of the past. I don't think glancing over your shoulder will do anything except turn you to stone, you know? Maybe if you look at the new ones, you'll catch an old one!
What are all of you so modest about, huh? You really only look at people at a glance. That's like trying to find a lyre string in the Styx! Next time, you really got to get in there! But... you guys are doing the best you can!
[a headshake.]
There aren't any bigger reasons than getting what you want! Why?
Huh... You think there's repeat kills happening then, maybe? [if they catch a new one and it leads to an old one....]
... what should I be looking at? It feels pretty - embarrassing...? To look at everyone's bruises? They get so - intimate.
[awkward.....]
But.... I dunno - Greed-san had been implying it to Harrow-san at least, so that she thinks that there might be a bigger reason for the murders than indulgence. But I guess we gotta figure out what the truth is.
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week 4, tuesday
a weird lil grey dog with an even weirder middle part poofs into existence by sloth's feet, and sloth stops to "kneel" in the air to pet it with a laugh. sloth's hands have a dark grey color to them which stretch toward the wrists. and, actually, so does his feet? the long, cloudy hair now looks like churning storm clouds; the horn sticking through the front is longer and sharper, curving back.
he gives mineo a wave while the dog stands and looks grumpy.]
Mineo! Funny that I'm the one who made it this time!
Re: week 4, tuesday
Is it? Mostly I'm just glad to see you, Sloth-san! Took long enough to get to see you face to face.
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Wow, you're glad to see me? Well, I'm glad to see you! I don't usually look like this, but what can you do!
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It's 'cause you're here, right? Are you all feeling less shy about your hoods now?
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mineo begins to... float? his body just loses the heavy feel of gravity, and up he goes level with sloth.]
I never would have worn them to begin with, but some of the others thought they were appropriate! You can't win majority when you're out-voted!
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Hah - I guess I can believe that. Well, it's nice to see you directly!
Do you uh, know why you got all the extra features then...? Not that I dislike them or anything - but did that happen because you came here?
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[he holds mineo's hand to keep mineo in place in the air. on the side of his head where his ears would be are two small wings; the tips of the feathers are going grey like his hands, and the base of the horn.
up close like this, mineo can see his fangs now when he talks.]
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Do you remember how long ago that was...? Have you been changing more since we got here or....
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[he's thoughtful for a moment.]
Wow, I'm surprised by how much time really has flown by! Whoa... [he glances down at his hand.] Well... I sure didn't look like this a few weeks ago!
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..... that's - uh, I don't know. Not great? Do you think that you're changing for a reason? Is it uncomfortable?
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It doesn't hurt, no! The horn hurt when it broke through the skin the first time! [stop sounding so CAREFREE ABOUT THIS] I don't know.
I guess it's happening because we're the Avatars.
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but oh.]
... I don't - know how much I understand about being an Avatar? What all do you have to do? Are you expected to just... deal with stuff about you changing?
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Well... we are linked to the sin we represent. We're avatars of it. And then the rest of you are linked to that sin, too! I guess it comes with the job, huh?
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Hmm.... Yeah - but I guess I didn't expect that you'd... you know, have your whole body changed as a result? Does that mean something like that could happen to us? Or are we exempt because we're not Avatars?
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Don't know! But all of you aren't exactly tied to each other, so I guess you'll be okay!
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anyway mineo is just gonna hum thoughtfully at that]
Well, let's hope so. I guess I do just have a couple questions, Sloth-san... but I also wonder if you've already heard them all already?
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[patient.]
I'm ready! Ask away!
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I guess the first question I've got is if you can help with any leads about people we've missed - as far as culprits go. Do you know anything about the idea that people could be killing for bigger reasons than indulgence?
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It's a little late for mistakes of the past. I don't think glancing over your shoulder will do anything except turn you to stone, you know? Maybe if you look at the new ones, you'll catch an old one!
What are all of you so modest about, huh? You really only look at people at a glance. That's like trying to find a lyre string in the Styx! Next time, you really got to get in there! But... you guys are doing the best you can!
[a headshake.]
There aren't any bigger reasons than getting what you want! Why?
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... what should I be looking at? It feels pretty - embarrassing...? To look at everyone's bruises? They get so - intimate.
[awkward.....]
But.... I dunno - Greed-san had been implying it to Harrow-san at least, so that she thinks that there might be a bigger reason for the murders than indulgence. But I guess we gotta figure out what the truth is.
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I don't know. Depends on the person. You'll just have to look! Maybe there is? You'll have to try looking around!
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Hmm.... Do you know where? Or... I guess not, huh... We have to figure out some stuff for ourselves?
[a beat]
Do you remember why you came here in the first place, Sloth-san?
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[he is thoughtful for a minute.]
I had the opportunity to help you all. It's better than you struggle to get what you want, right?
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[just floating the idea out. but his expression softens at that]
You really left your home and everything just for us? But weren't the Avatars here a lot longer before we showed up?
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[about the rooms, he means.]
Yep! We had to get ready for you guys to get here.
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