151st Devotion: Pausing to Smell the Roses

[favoritetraitor]

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[Solomon's hand pulls away from a newly activated network device. His eyes shine as he stares intently at the long tapered fingers of his other hand. It takes him a moment to glance back at the blinking light of the camera but he gives whatever audience he has a curious look.]

The most remarkable thing... do you see? [At this he turns his hand and presents frost covered fingers towards the device. He smiles.] Now watch.

[Pulling his hand back to his mouth, he blows softly along the back of his hand. Ice crackles as it crystalizes along his skin and he beams happily.]

Interesting, isn't it? I don't suppose anyone else is having such an experience?

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[mortemscintilla]

...Is it a curse?

Or can you usually do that?

[ Help him, he's stupid 8( ]

[favoritetraitor]

One would assume~.

I just discovered this today.

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[majorcrotchgrab]

I am. It's a bit unsettling. My toothbrush almost got stuck to my tongue this morning.

[theonewhodied]

[Naoi blinks.] You... just how did you do that?! It's too hot, I demand you teach me!

[He points at the camera, pouting a bit, hair plastered to his face from all the sweat. He's simultaneously, fervently trying to fan himself with his hat.]

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[pinokosthewife]

Oh, Pinoko's been doing that too! It's really neat, conshidering how awful the weather's been, but it'sh also shuper co—

A-ah... ah... AAAAAAACHOO!

[Long icicles shooting out of her nose... which is a gross kind of funny, but also painful looking! She blinks in surprise, then starts crying.] Waaaaaah, get it ooooff!

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[favoritetraitor]

Hm, yes. I suppose that could be a problem. Are you experiencing any other symptoms?

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[exaltate]

[ This man must be a mage or sorcerer of sorts. Hopefully, that would indicate some sense of wisdom and insight beyond the masses. On the other hand...most of the mages she's familiar with are borderline insane, so she approaches this one with a bit of reserve. ]

I don't understand how the weather could go from one extreme to another in just a day. I have yet to adapt to the peculiarities of this place, but I must ask if you know anything about the cause. Can they all be attributed to those who summoned us here?

[favoritetraitor]

Teach you? Oh, no. I'm afraid it's nothing that I'm in any kind of control over.

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[favoritetraitor]

Perhaps if you tried using an external source of heat...?

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[favoritetraitor]

That's highly likely, yes. Most every anomaly here can be attributed to the deities of the City. [A fact that doesn't seem to disturb him in the least.]

How long have you been here?

[valentineluke]

What next - going to pour grenadine on yourself?

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[exaltate]

Only a few days, but I have yet to discern my purpose in being here. Why anyone is here, either.

[ She doesn't know if it's more troubling to think that they were all specifically chosen out of everyone in their worlds or that they were randomly selected. ]

Is it just an act of cruelty to hold us prisoner or will we take part in some greater task?

[mortemscintilla]

It must be so useful.

Frosted desserts. Frosted fruits. Frosted drinks. [ Mmmmm. Icy treats. After an embarrassed pause, he clears his throat, ] I-I'm sorry. The heat must be getting to my head.

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[favoritetraitor]

Purpose? [He pauses, considering for a moment.] Who's to say... I've yet to hear any of them speak of their true intentions. To one, we are children, to another test subjects... but who's to say that there's any agenda at all?

Although, I hardly believe there's no reason to it. I merely suggest that it might not be so simple to pin down just one explanation. But I suppose you can always ask them. I'd be curious to see what they say.

[favoritetraitor]

Now, Luke... don't tell me this isn't unique.

[favoritetraitor]

Oh, I'd almost forgotten about that. [Clearly he had.]

Surely you'd still be able to purchase such things? Refrigeration and all that...

[mortemscintilla]

I'm sure I could.

[ Awkwardly, ] I'm actually a chef. [ When he's not carrying out assassinations. ] So my first thought is always how to whip up snacks in quick and cost-effective ways. [ Also: he's a glutton. ]

[favoritetraitor]

A chef, really? Are you employed in the City? Or are you a personal chef?

[mortemscintilla]

I wouldn't say personal chef so much as someone who enjoys cooking for people, from time to time. [ Especially if the food is poisoned. ] But I am employed at Cafe Satine.

[theonewhodied]

Ehhh?! T-that's not fair.

[He pouts, before trying to regain some sense of composure.] No matter! Where might I find you? I'd like a share in some of that chill.

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[pinokosthewife]

[Pinoko, is that an iron?

DON'T IRON YOUR FACE, PINOKO.]

Ah, it's melting!

Yaaay, it's melting really fash—

[Yes, and it just burnt the tip of your nose from the heat alone!]

WAAAAH!

[It's always something with this one, it seems.]

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[exaltate]

[ That doesn't sound very decisive. She's guessing he's just as baffled by their circumstances as she is. ]

Am I allowed to speak with them directly? Or do they have a medium in which they deliver their words through? I must know quickly.

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[majorcrotchgrab]

Not that I've noticed. It makes eating a pain.

[favoritetraitor]

Do you have a specialty? [Other than poisoning. Solomon knows nothing about that. Although, he would find it rather interesting...]

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[favoritetraitor]

Why yes, of course. Although the best way to get their attention is when you're wishing to strike a bargain with them. If you can call it that...