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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.

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[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.

[fogsong]

Start now.

We don't have to meet but let me leave a moondrop somewhere for you. I can leave it outside of the city.

[knowsvinewhip]

Please -

Save that for someone else. It would be wasted on someone like me.

[fogsong]

I don't want to give it to you for you. It's for the people that might encounter you. The people who might die because of your foolishness.

[knowsvinewhip]

[He should respond. He should say something else. But - what's the point. He does not deserve that small mercy. If he stays far enough away... no one should get hurt.]

[It's the only option. Right???]






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[fogsong]

[ Sharon has to swallow her rage at the read receipt.

If she ever finds out who this man is, she is going to break his nose. Some vengeful part of her is almost willing to Otherworld him even. Maybe he could learn a lesson or two. ]