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[knowsvinewhip]

Please excuse me.

I am aware this is an unorthodox question. But I am not in a position to research it myself.



Are there any habitable locations outside of Trench? Preferably those with minimal populations.

Thank you for your time.

Comments

[knowsvinewhip]

I'm sorry, that's not something I should be divulging.

It's simply necessary for me to do at the moment. I'm aware it isn't entirely wise.

[fogsong]

Is this because you're afraid you'll hurt people by any chance?

[ That's the only logical reason she can come up with as to why someone would need to be away from people. ]

[knowsvinewhip]

I have a feeling you can already guess the answer.

[Otherwise, why would she ask?]

[fogsong]

I'd prefer to be certain.

If it's a corruption issue, there are several ways to get that taken care of. If it's not, there might be other things here that can help. I don't believe isolating yourself, which can worsen corruption, is wise. [ This is Serious Sharon that you're getting Hakkai. ]

[knowsvinewhip]

Corruption isn't something I fully understand.

If you wouldn't mind elaborating?

[fogsong]

Is there a particular point about corruption you need me to elaborate on? I don't want to give you a wall of text if you don't need one.

[knowsvinewhip]

I don't mind walls of text, but I hate to trouble you.

I suppose most important would be symptoms and treatments.

[fogsong]

It wouldn't be any trouble.

Symptoms vary person to person. For some, it's like getting sick. They can feel lethargic. Empty. Other people get angry and lash out. Others still isolate and become distant from the people they care about. That's what makes corruption such a bitch, honestly: it's hard to tell until it gets bad.

As it progresses, some people undergo physical changes. They might start to look like they're sick. Me? I get pale, my skin starts to flake. I radiate heat. Even my eyes change color. That's usually when other people realize I'm getting bad but, at that point, I... don't see it. I used to look like that once and... I get so angry, it feels like this is just how it is for me. How it's meant to be.

That's the worst part of corruption: how normal it can feel when you're in the middle of it. Some people don't see it. I don't.

As for treatments? It sounds fucking stupid but... being around people you care about, talking out the things you're going through, meditation, incense, and even enjoying a hobby can help keep corruption at bay. But if you're far along, you have to go big. There are places in Lumenwood you can get medication that can help pull you down, though it tends to be a high trade. Moondrops can get rid of almost all of corruption, too, but they're hard to come across. I do have a few, though, if you need 'em.

[knowsvinewhip]

Thank you. This feels like it should have been something researched before... On my part, I mean. So I apologize for my own oversight.

This may sound strange to ask...

Are the symptoms always something new that happens? As you said, the mood swings, the physical changes. How does one differentiate between this world's influence and [... Shit shit what word do you use here that doesn't give it all away-] say a skin condition?

[Yes, let's call the involuntary acquisition of vine tattoos all over your body because of your demonic power a "skin condition".]

[fogsong]

There's a lot to learn when you first arrive. It's normal for people to miss some shit.

Unless the skin condition pops up under very specific circumstances and those circumstances haven't been fulfilled? I don't know if you can, especially not if it's your first time dealing with corruption that's spread to that point.

[knowsvinewhip]

I wouldn't say very specific...

Some specific. Usually voluntary.

[fogsong]

Have the necessary circumstances, voluntary or otherwise, been fulfilled?

[knowsvinewhip]

If I say 'no', you're going to tell me this is a case of corruption.

Aren't you.

[fogsong]

You got it.

I know it's probably not what you want to hear but if it is Corruption and you don't take care of it, you might fall into Beasthood. You might be dangerous now but it'll be worse when you're a mindless Beast and Hunters have to take you out.

[knowsvinewhip]

I thought as much.

However, I have also heard death in this world is not at all permanent.

Is that so?

[fogsong]

It's not permanent for Sleepers, no, but it is for everyone else.

Don't be fucking stupid.

[knowsvinewhip]

How fortunate that I am a Sleeper, then.

Thank you for your insight.

[fogsong]

The people you encounter might not be, though.

[ SIR!! IF SHE FINDS OUT WHO YOU ARE!! >:< ]

[knowsvinewhip]

I would hope these Hunters would be more equipped than most to do what must be done.

[fogsong]

And what happens when your Beast comes back to town?

You're being selfish and thoughtless.

[knowsvinewhip]

I am counting on these hunters' skill, should it come to that.

[fogsong]

FYI: this makes you a dick.

[knowsvinewhip]

Yes, I know.

I have never claimed to be a decent man.

[fogsong]

It might be smart for you to work on that.

[knowsvinewhip]

Yes

You may be right.