4TH ☄ s h o o t i n g s t a r ☄ a c t i o n / v o i c e

[magicalesbian]

October 8th
[It's been two days since the spirit, Hoshiko, possessed Kari's body to break the spell that had been controlling her. Now it seemed that spell's presence was weakening in the village, and soon so would the spirit's hold on Kari's body. Her magic was not quite as powerful here in this village, and once it ran out Kari would regain control. It was a shame, really. Hoshiko was just starting to like this body. But there was still much Kari needed to learn, and until those abilities and powers were unlocked, it was rather useless to be wandering around like this. She didn't even have a full understanding of how her powers of time and space worked! How shameful, given how long she's been making use of those powers. Really, she deserved to be trapped in this strange world for such foolishness.]

[But so long as it still has this time, maybe it can do a little something to hurry things along. After leaving a number of notes for Kari when she regains control, it sets out about the village to enjoy its final hours of freedom. Maybe even make a little mischief while it's at it. If Kari became too complacent in this world, she might decide to never leave -- and Hoshiko just can't allow that to happen. It has no intention of rotting away in this dead-end universe forever.]

[So, for anyone who might be a friend of either Kari or Hoshikyo, expect to see "Hoshikyo" making her way over at some point. Though for those with the ability to sense such things, there will be something very different about her. Her magical power feels stronger, and there's an almost evil aura about her, brimming with malice and ill-will. Even just looking at her, there's certainly an odd look in her eyes.]

October 9th
[But come the 9th, things will be different. Kari is forced to come to terms with two painful truths rather suddenly. First, that the spirit who possessed her from before has not only gotten stronger, but is somehow completely aware of everything she does. And second, the fictional paradise that was "Luceti" in Billy's spell wasn't real. Her mother wasn't in Luceti. And as thankful as she was for that, on top of everything else, the sudden realization caused her to break down to tears.]

[She'll spend the rest of her day as herself, trying to find answers and hopefully fix anything the spirit may have ruined. She could only vaguely recall what happened while it was in control during those days. Hopefully nothing else terrible happened. It's only after another day or being out that she comes home and decides to ask something that's been on her mind since she woke up today:]

So. I've got one of those deep questions that people seem to ask on here sometimes. Maybe someone here can help me figure something out.

If you had something really terrible, and no way of getting rid of it yourself, what would you do about it? I mean, like, something that can't be taken away from you, but something that shouldn't be near other people.

[...]

It's kind of a stupid question, so if you've got a stupid answer, lay it on me.

Comments

[Voice]

[spohkh]

I thoroughly believed, that when asked with sincerity that there is no such thing as a 'stupid question'.

My answer would be to attempt to control it, or make peace with it. Then again, it entirely depends on what 'it' is. Care to expand?
[The Vulcan is curious.]

[Voice]

[magicalesbian]

I don't know, I've heard some pretty stupid questions before, sincere or not...

[But that's not what she's here to talk about. Make peace with it? Could she even do that with this thing? Hm.]

Uhm. Well. I can't really say too much about it. But like... what if I had a dog? And that dog was really mean and liked to bite people, including me! I can't just get rid of it, since I'm the one responsible for it. And I can't let it go around biting everyone.

And if it's a really big dog, it'd be pretty hard for me to control it, too.


[That spirit would kick her ass if it could hear her comparing it to a dog right now. She'd better hope her current lack of magic means it's dormant again.]

Re: [Voice]

[spohkh]

In that case I would suggest a muzzle... but that is very specific to that case.

I believe all beings are capable of learning control over their physiology unless... is this some type of illness? Or perhaps magical? [Because hey, it's luceti. Not the first magical being he's run into.]

[Voice]

[magicalesbian]

..."magical illness" might be the best way of putting it, actually. Since what I'd really need is a "cure"... but I don't think it'd be that easy to find while I'm still stuck here, you know?

Re: [Voice]

[spohkh]

It may not be as difficult as you think. There are several beings in this village who are quite powerful when it comes to magic.
I, however, will be of no use to you in that regard.


On the other hand, if you find that you are unable to fine this 'cure', perhaps I can help you control this 'angry dog' with various meditation techniques.
May I inquire as to your name?

voice;

[unfringed]

--fernal device!!!

[Oh, it works.]

Hello? Hello there. This is Walter Bishop. Walter Bishop, the fellow inmate?

Regarding your question, I had something similar happen and I had it removed - forcibly. One can do that with a localized lobotomy. Perhaps that is an option?

Not that I would recommend it. Removing pieces of my brain drove me insane. It hasn't been all bad though.

voice;

[magicalesbian]

[Good lord what is with the people here sometimes!? Suddenly there is a crazy old man suggesting a lobotomy??]

[...though in a really weird way, that suggestion would totally work if it were possible. But Malnosso interference aside, she doesn't think removing her pendent is entirely possible without killing herself.]

I think I'd like to keep my brain in one piece, thanks. Don't think that'd really do much in this case either...

voice;

[unfringed]

Oh.... [He sounds disappointed.] Oh, yes, I suppose that is the normal reaction.

I would need more data to form a hypothesis, but if it cannot be removed by oneself, perhaps another could?

voice;

[magicalesbian]

[Was he really expecting her to jump at the chance to experience a lobotomy? She can't tell if she's being trolled here or not.]

It's not something so easily removed. Think of it like... something only I can be responsible for. Like a big dog that bites people. I can't just let it go around biting everyone, but I'm responsible for it, so I can't just lock it up somewhere either.

[It was a good analogy before, so why not see if it works now?]

voice;

[unfringed]

[The answer is Yes. He doesn't know to which question though.]

A big--

Then the simplest solution is often the best. A muzzle. Specially designed.

...

But to be clear, this is a metaphorical dog and not a physical one, yes? I rather like dogs.

voice;

[elevatoravatar]

"Is there another you that you wear as a mask? Or that wears you as a mask perhaps? Or is it something else like a curse?"

voice;

[magicalesbian]

[Those first two are so spot-on, she actually has to stop for a moment and wonder if this was someone the spirit revealed her identity to. Once she's sure that isn't the case, she responds.]

...maybe something like a curse, I guess. I don't really want to get too into it, so I'm just looking for a general idea right now.

voice;

[elevatoravatar]

"Curses can be undone, perhaps finding someone who is an expert on that sort of thing would be a good way to deal with it. However not every curse is actually a curse, so the true nature is important when finding the question to ask on how to deal with it."

voice;

[magicalesbian]

I've spent a lot of time trying to find an expert on it in the past, and I've never had any luck. I'm the probably the closest thing to an expert on it, and I barely know anything as it is...

[A soft sigh. She could barely find anything when she had the multiverses at her fingertips -- with a pool this size, she's not likely to find anything.]

What do you mean by "true nature" though?

voice;

[elevatoravatar]

"The true self is the you that exists under the masks you wear to interact with others. Very rarely does one show one's true face, either because it is fragile or because others refuse to take off their masks."

She shrugs a bit.

"I know of conditions where one is not oneself, though it was my sister's guest and not my own that dealt with it. If you like, perhaps we could meet at some point and share insights?"

[Video]

[faithfulflame]

[Well, that's a tough question...]

Seal it away. That's one of the most important functions of spiritual magic, Kari-chan.

[Video]

[magicalesbian]

...you wouldn't happen to know how to go about doing something like that, would you?

[As far as she's been able to surmise, this thing was sealed away until rather recently. If it could be done once, would it possibly work again?]

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[faithfulflame]

I...think I do? I know the theory and I know the right words, but I've never had the chance to do it for real.

...Kari-chan, what's bothering you? What do you need sealed?

[Because, okay, she's not stupid.]

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[magicalesbian]

Well. It's. Kind of hard to explain? Maybe...

[She's doesn't think she ran into Rei over these past few days, but her memory while being possessed is still pretty spotty, so just in case:]

You didn't happen to see me at all these past few days, did you? I mean, not me me, but... other me.

[Even with a filter, she's wary of outright stating her dual identity over the journal.]

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[faithfulflame]

I haven't.

[There's a pause, and she strokes her chin...]

Kari-chan, we should meet. Better than talking over the journals, yes?

[Voice]

[savedtheworld]

Do you mean like something that's glued to your hand... or something that's a part of you? [He can't help but feel some Avatar State vibes, si he's concerned.]

[Voice]

[magicalesbian]

I don't think it'd be as big a deal if it was just glued to my hand. [Though it's technically stuck to her chest, so not all that different in a way...]

I guess like something that's a part of me? Look, let's just pretend I'm asking all this hypothetically.

[Voice]

[savedtheworld]

Okay, right! Hypothetically! The hypotheticallest. But... I think I know what you mean. When there's something that's a part of you that you don't want near people - in a hypothetical way! - really, the best thing you can do to find some way to control it. It's not easy, and it's something that may need sacrifice, but it could be the only way of working through that hypothetical problem.

[Voice]

[magicalesbian]

[Is this kid making fun of her...]

So, does that mean you, hypothetically, have some hypothetical thing that you hypothetically learned to control? Or are we talking something real, here?

[Voice]

[savedtheworld]

[It's not like he's trying to! It just... happened.]

Real. It's something that's really real. And... to be honest, even now I don't have control of it completely down. A lot of the time, I still need the people close to me to help me. But every bit of progress is still progress.