Yep! Haha. Though, to be honest, sustained fear over a looong period of time will usually result in something more stable than a sudden burst of group panic.
[The more you know... about cirths. He'll nod along as she explains, though.]
--Is that the friend of yours? Who was in the wrong body or something?
[Look the lore he got was confusing BUT HE MADE AN EFFORT TO REMEMBER.]
[LWMELAMFOMSFES YOU JUST SEE SOME CURSED SHIT AND AUTOMATICALLY ASSUME IT'S ME how dare
He'll nod, though! And thumbs up with his free hand.]
Yeah, exactly! Though the time might not always matter; it's mostly about the intensity of the feeling. If that merry-go-round story you told is really widely circulated, it probably gave birth to something based on it. Like a curse that looks like a headless kid! But the fear gathering there because of the serial killings - that'd make a more powerful curse, probably with a shape that's harder to predict. It might reflect components of the case itself, but it might not.
[Sometimes curses just look weird for no reason. God bless.]
He sounds really smart! Good thing you found him, huh? For a few reasons.
Anyway, another nod! YEP THAT'S HOW IT WORKS. Curses! Wild shit. He also can't remember if she's asked before so this is fine.]
Yeah, I do! Humans don't just fear urban legends and murders, right? They're also afraid of bigger things. The oceans, the forests, the earth and all that they can do... [A smile! For a brief moment, something in his expression seems ancient. Not the withered and wise kind, but like a goddamn cornfield cthulhian cryptid.] I was born from the fear and hatred that humanity harbors toward itself. Not any particular instance of one human cursing another, or wishing they'd die, or fearing for their life, or feeling angry enough to kill, or killing just because - but all of them.
[Y...YAY. The embodiment of humanity's worst, at your service. Well, at least it probably gives more insight on exactly why he thinks about humans the way he does, beyond just being a curse.
But his brief moment of being a true cryptid is over! His smile and tone are back to usual as he carries on.]
Sounds like the kinda thing someone really close to another person but trying to deny it would saaay. [SING-SONG TEASING. THE SHIT.] I'm sure you can do it, though!
Ohh...that's why your profile doesn't have an age. You're really old. [DON'T. JUST SAY IT LIKE THAT?] But isn't that just like...I dunno, an ouroboros of curses? You were born because of cursed energy, but cursed energy is what makes curses be born.
[there's a slight laugh though. it's terrible because she's still not happy he killed luca? but also, like, mahito is weird and fascinating in his own way.]
It's what Date would say about me, too. [which isn't true, and her tone seems to say that as well.] We'll see! I've still got stuff to do here for you guys before anything else.
Kind of! The source is old, but this form only came together a year or two ago. [He is both ancient and 2. It's weird, don't mind him. That's the true reason for the ???] But yeah, you can look at it like that. I was born because human emotion generates cursed energy, but we tend to make humans feel not so great, which creates more cursed energy! They do a really good job making each other feel really bad without us too, though.
[Sasuga ningen-domo... Also Lust is valid. Is is definitely weird and fascinating, even if he only remembers Luca's name because he heard Endorsi mention it so often when they were planning his death.]
Hm... [JUST HM. A gentle, jesting disbelief.] Yeah, I know, your job here and all. Still! Someone who's already made it all the way out here can probably do anything they make their mind up on.
I guess that's true, too. People are really sensitive sometimes and can get their feelings hurt pretty easily. And if that happens, it would just make the energy grow even more... [wrow.
Yup! Exactly like that. It's like any other cycle in the world.
[Ashes to ashes, curse to curse...
As for that:] You made it here like the rest of us, right? For whatever reason. And you're still here! So you're probably the kind of person that can figure out problems and work through stuff and finish anything you decide to start.
[A little nod... He may not be as into figuring out avatar lore as some, but even he knows it ain't an easy looking job.]
I see...[sage nodding here but also what the fuck actually.]
When you put it that way, I guess maybe you have a good point. [sure. that sounds right to her.] We're not really sure how this is gonna end and what it'll mean for us when you guys are done here, but I'm sure we'll figure it out in no time.
Mmhm. That's what I mean! You made it this far, you'll make it farther. [A little nod. His attention finally drops back to his bracelet, which he appears to be almost done with.]
You can figure out all the details later. It's better not to crowd your brain up with too much stuff, anyway.
[He's teasing back, but also still true. ONE BRAINCELL!!]
Overthinking this is even worse than underthinking them sometimes. Smart people make stupid choices because they chew it over too long, you know? Happens all the time.
Not even considering hiring another co-host? Too many cooks in the kitchen, I guess...
[But!! He'll tie off the end of the bracelet he'd been working on, and moves to tie it around her wrist when he's done. It's snug enough to not fall out, with enough gap to be comfy.]
Her reaction seems to make him happy in turn, and he mirrors the gesture, clapping his hands together too! A FOOL. He is truly a horrible creature, but sometimes you're both genuine in your murderous intent and also your gestures of weird gremlin curse fondness(???), it's fine.]
Thanks! I've only made this type of bracelet, so I've had a bit of practice before now.
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It was the same guy! Or one of them, at least. It's really complicated to explain but Date figured it out in the end. It worked out.
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Yep! Haha. Though, to be honest, sustained fear over a looong period of time will usually result in something more stable than a sudden burst of group panic.
[The more you know... about cirths. He'll nod along as she explains, though.]
--Is that the friend of yours? Who was in the wrong body or something?
[Look the lore he got was confusing BUT HE MADE AN EFFORT TO REMEMBER.]
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So like stories about the boogie man instead of just a jumpscare video. [also nodding along like this is a normal-ass conversation.
but ah!]
Yeah, that's him. A lot of it was really, really involved and I think only Date could've figured it all out anyway.
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He'll nod, though! And thumbs up with his free hand.]
Yeah, exactly! Though the time might not always matter; it's mostly about the intensity of the feeling. If that merry-go-round story you told is really widely circulated, it probably gave birth to something based on it. Like a curse that looks like a headless kid! But the fear gathering there because of the serial killings - that'd make a more powerful curse, probably with a shape that's harder to predict. It might reflect components of the case itself, but it might not.
[Sometimes curses just look weird for no reason. God bless.]
He sounds really smart! Good thing you found him, huh? For a few reasons.
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Oh is that how it works? [she hums to herself.] Do you know what caused your birth, then? Or was it all a part of something greater?
[mahito might have told her before, but it's worth asking again.]
I guess he's okay. [shut up, lust.] But he's really important. Now I just have to make sure he stays with us and doesn't leave again.
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Anyway, another nod! YEP THAT'S HOW IT WORKS. Curses! Wild shit. He also can't remember if she's asked before so this is fine.]
Yeah, I do! Humans don't just fear urban legends and murders, right? They're also afraid of bigger things. The oceans, the forests, the earth and all that they can do... [A smile! For a brief moment, something in his expression seems ancient. Not the withered and wise kind, but like a goddamn cornfield cthulhian cryptid.] I was born from the fear and hatred that humanity harbors toward itself. Not any particular instance of one human cursing another, or wishing they'd die, or fearing for their life, or feeling angry enough to kill, or killing just because - but all of them.
[Y...YAY. The embodiment of humanity's worst, at your service. Well, at least it probably gives more insight on exactly why he thinks about humans the way he does, beyond just being a curse.
But his brief moment of being a true cryptid is over! His smile and tone are back to usual as he carries on.]
Sounds like the kinda thing someone really close to another person but trying to deny it would saaay. [SING-SONG TEASING. THE SHIT.] I'm sure you can do it, though!
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Ohh...that's why your profile doesn't have an age. You're really old. [DON'T. JUST SAY IT LIKE THAT?] But isn't that just like...I dunno, an ouroboros of curses? You were born because of cursed energy, but cursed energy is what makes curses be born.
[there's a slight laugh though. it's terrible because she's still not happy he killed luca? but also, like, mahito is weird and fascinating in his own way.]
It's what Date would say about me, too. [which isn't true, and her tone seems to say that as well.] We'll see! I've still got stuff to do here for you guys before anything else.
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Kind of! The source is old, but this form only came together a year or two ago. [He is both ancient and 2. It's weird, don't mind him. That's the true reason for the ???] But yeah, you can look at it like that. I was born because human emotion generates cursed energy, but we tend to make humans feel not so great, which creates more cursed energy! They do a really good job making each other feel really bad without us too, though.
[Sasuga ningen-domo... Also Lust is valid. Is is definitely weird and fascinating, even if he only remembers Luca's name because he heard Endorsi mention it so often when they were planning his death.]
Hm... [JUST HM. A gentle, jesting disbelief.] Yeah, I know, your job here and all. Still! Someone who's already made it all the way out here can probably do anything they make their mind up on.
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I guess that's true, too. People are really sensitive sometimes and can get their feelings hurt pretty easily. And if that happens, it would just make the energy grow even more... [wrow.
but she pauses.]
What do you mean by that?
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Yup! Exactly like that. It's like any other cycle in the world.
[Ashes to ashes, curse to curse...
As for that:] You made it here like the rest of us, right? For whatever reason. And you're still here! So you're probably the kind of person that can figure out problems and work through stuff and finish anything you decide to start.
[A little nod... He may not be as into figuring out avatar lore as some, but even he knows it ain't an easy looking job.]
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When you put it that way, I guess maybe you have a good point. [sure. that sounds right to her.] We're not really sure how this is gonna end and what it'll mean for us when you guys are done here, but I'm sure we'll figure it out in no time.
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Mmhm. That's what I mean! You made it this far, you'll make it farther. [A little nod. His attention finally drops back to his bracelet, which he appears to be almost done with.]
You can figure out all the details later. It's better not to crowd your brain up with too much stuff, anyway.
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[He's teasing back, but also still true. ONE BRAINCELL!!]
Overthinking this is even worse than underthinking them sometimes. Smart people make stupid choices because they chew it over too long, you know? Happens all the time.
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[In the way he's going to miss out on the UTTER CHAOS that his own trial is sure to become. God bless.]
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[CAN YOU IMAGINE A TRIAL WITH MAHITO THE HOST.]
--Hey, lemme see your wrist.
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but she also obediently holds out her wrist. hm?]
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[But!! He'll tie off the end of the bracelet he'd been working on, and moves to tie it around her wrist when he's done. It's snug enough to not fall out, with enough gap to be comfy.]
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This is cute, thank you! [even if he's horrible she's never taking this off.] You really are good at this.
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Her reaction seems to make him happy in turn, and he mirrors the gesture, clapping his hands together too! A FOOL. He is truly a horrible creature, but sometimes you're both genuine in your murderous intent and also your gestures of weird gremlin curse fondness(???), it's fine.]
Thanks! I've only made this type of bracelet, so I've had a bit of practice before now.
[Wiggling his demon fingers...]
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It shows. I like the colors a lot. [no shit, lust.] Planning on making even more then?
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