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[possessum]

( This is not Peter Graham, though of course, posting anonymously takes away that possibility. The user didn't want to use the boy's network handle, to inevitably be seen through the filter of "Not Peter."

The user is trying to define his own identity. )

why did you choose your title here on this THING
what is the meaning
?
?

( ...Texting is still something he struggles with, though the demon has been watching and learning and forming his own conclusions on how to do it. Autocorrect is a life-saver. Two questions get two question marks. ....Even if they go in the wrong place. )

i will grant you a
GOLDEN COIN
if you
RESPOND

( ...For those who know Paimon fairly well, that particular offer of exchange might betray who he is. But the demon of Knowledge is curious to hear reasons, and within them: perhaps stories, memories, self-perceptions. There is a meaning to everything, whether simple or complex.

And perhaps by the end of it, he will know what title he would give himself, here on the network. )

Comments

[possessum]

( He considers her thoughts carefully — recognising Sharon's username and holding her opinions and advice in particularly high regard. )

i will write these ideas down
and storm my brain

( ...He means "brainstorm", which is a term he's learned (albeit a little incorrectly.) )

goldcoin is also very nice
thank you for your WISDOM
i will conjure your REWARD for you whenever you like

[fogsong]

[ she grins at that. storm my brain. she's picked up on who this is, especially after scouring the responses. ]

I don't need the reward but I appreciate the offer. Just message me when you figure out what username you've decided on. I'd like to know it.

[possessum]

you have done well and assisted me i must grant some thing for you
there are other golden things
if you PREFER

flower
acorn
tool
i will conjure anything you PREFER

( The djinn-like treasure demon has to give some kind of reward, okay..... )

[fogsong]

You know what, I'll take the acorn. I don't know why but acorns are small and cute. It'll make a nice necklace.

Why do you conjure golden things for people?

[possessum]

i have conjured acorn for some one before and she was very pleased
you will be very pleased

( He's proud.... and thrilled that he can grant Sharon something, even if it's a small grant.

But the question gives him a noticeably long pause. It's... difficult to explain. )

it is what i am supposed to do
i can conjure more than gold
but that is what people most wish for

[fogsong]

I bet you're right.

What other things have people wished for from you? Is there anything you can't, or won't, give them?

[possessum]

( He has to think about it for a long moment. Paimon doesn't remember much about his existence before Peter, at least not yet. But he has read and learned much about himself, and the "rewards" he can grant to his summoners. )

all sort of TREASURES and SECRETS
dead things to breathe again
guidance
teachings
worthy FAMILIARS

if some one wishes for some thing else i can not give it to them
my gifts are of KNOWLEDGE

( But it's certainly a broad spectrum, from wealth to reanimated corpses... )

[fogsong]

[ It's no wonder people desired to control Paimon. He could make them wealthy, for sure, but he could give them so much more. The knowledge makes her ill. ]

They say knowledge is power. You should be careful about who you gift things to. Some people suck and might try to take advantage of you.

[possessum]

you are correct and WISE
i believe that is what happened once

that is why i must be careful not to reveal my true name so freely

[fogsong]

Don't call me wise, it'll go to my head.

I'm glad you're taking steps to protect yourself. Have you thought about using a nickname?

[possessum]

is that not where it should go
?

( ....The ancient demon doesn't understand idioms. But he does understand nicknames, thanks to being given a couple during his time in Deerington. They seem to be special informal titles, exclusive to the person using them. )

others here once gave me nick names how ever they are gone now so i have none

[fogsong]

[ oh, ancient demon buddy. ] When people say things like that, it means compliments or praise will make them overconfident or arrogant. But I didn't mean it seriously. I like being told I'm wise.

What nicknames have you been given? I was thinking about calling you Payday. It's kind of a play on your name and the fact you give people golden coins as rewards.

[possessum]

( A learning opportunity for how humans think! He jumps right on this. And thanks to another conversation in this network post, he's actually been researching about "jokes" on wikipedia, so he thinks he gets it..... )

i under stand
it was a joke
?

some one once called me panny
as a nick name of PANDEMONIUM

( ...You know. Making a word associated with discord and demonic chaos into something that sounded much cuter. But oh.... oh he likes this....! It's extremely witty?? )

i enjoy this nick name very much it is very WISE and it is very NICE
if you wish to give it to me then i shall accept it
and i shall give you many things in return

( ....Paimon just continually making it rain for everyone. )

[fogsong]

Yep, you got it.

Oh, I like Panny. That's cute as hell. [ cute as hell. get it? ohoho ]

In exchange for the nickname, I request we find the time to hang out and draw together. [ look she's just so very uncomfortable with things in return for something like a nickname or advice. she prefers exchanges of time. time is just as valuable as gold. ]

[possessum]

( Being associated with something "cute" probably isn't typically what his kind should strive for, and yet.... Paimon has found that the term is endearing to him, too. It's affectionate, and it's nice to feel that he has earned the favour of some of the humans he most enjoys. )

cute as HELL
i am from HELL

( Yes, we know, Paimon..... But he gets it! She's making another joke, in a way! )

then it shall be done
your request made true
i will show you my room and give you snacks

( That she would request to spend time with him... It is meaningful. Her time, her energy. He very much would like this! )

[fogsong]

[ the way this whole text makes her grin ]

I look forward to it, Payday.