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[grice]

[ on the feed and fixing the device's angle from his lap to hold just a half an arm's length in front of him is a young boy, definitely no more than twelve, with expressive, too-tender doe eyes and a certain amount of calm as he preps to speak. he's also incredibly tiny for the furs draped over his shoulders, now falling into a slant as he brings a hand up to give a little wave. for the most part, he tries for a smile, but the only thing his lips really feel like doing is subtly curving in one direction before he can't bring them to go all the way. the sorry excuse for a smile gets masked by pressing his lips quickly together in an awkward rush. talking to a camera to record these things is always weirder than text, or speaking to people in person. ]

Um, Hi. I'm Falco, and I woke up a few days ago. It's nice to meet everyone. I have a few questions? Not about The Trench, I think I'm all caught up with what's happening. [ at least close to what everyone else seems to know, by asking around, network snooping— it's no wonder that he's spent a few days just to let the information ruminate in his head and settle in. by staring at the ceiling.

either way, he clears his throat! ]

I know some Sleepers might have been in Deerington— but does anyone remember being to other places that aren't your home? Like, different worlds. Specifically South Sister, or California. Or the year 854, if that's familiar? The second thing is . . .

[ falco doesn't say anything and instead, signs: anyone understand? ]

Just curious. [ since if everyone can understand languages . . . ] And, for last. I'm looking for priests that don't use blood for their rituals. For, ah— Exorcism rituals. [ and after an inhale as if he was about to say something more, like an explanation, he shuts up and holds his breath. instead, he starts to scribble something down on spare notebook paper, ] —I can't talk about it if everyone is listening, but if someone can help— [ and then holds up the paper, showing what he's drawn: two "S" marks, put back to back. ] I'll let you know.

[ he supposes that's it, and nods— or more like bows his head. he's beyond polite and respectable as he says: ]

Thank you for watching, and stay safe.

Comments

[meds4sale]

I have encountered all manner of cases in all shapes and forms. Living, dead, and things beyond such concepts.

The one consistent factor is that spiritual entities that come into this plane attach themselves to people's powerful emotions forming a sort of parasitic bond to their host.

There are endless terms for them, but I know such things as Mononoke; a disease of the soul, if you will.

[ There is a long pause, letting that all sink in. ]

In short, my methods involve drawing them out, severing them from the host, and purifying the entity. It is a painful process, but if you are not already dead, you would survive it.

[grice]

[ painful . . . he remembers the first time someone tried to exorcise him, so at least he hadn’t expected a painless procedure. ]

I think I’m ready for those. [ genuinely. no hesitation. he’d just have to endure. it wasn’t as if it would last, neither would he stay harmed for long. it was better than harming anyone. but, considering danger— ] Do you work alone, sir? It might be dangerous to.

[meds4sale]

While there are limits to my power, I have been able to handle rather powerful entities in the past on my own.

However, I would also be willing to work with others with similar capabilities; especially if it will help to ease your anxieties about the matter.

[grice]

I-It would, thank you. It's not that I doubt your abilities! But I've had it done once before, and . . . It almost didn't go well.

[meds4sale]

You do not have to explain your reasoning; I understand very well how frightening a position this puts you in.

Will you tell me what happened?

The more I understand this entity, the easier it will be to extract it.

[grice]

. . . Can it be in person? Or, If I can make this private.

Switching to Private

[meds4sale]

Yes, just a moment.

[ There is a brief pause and the sound of the Medicine Seller fiddling with his omni. ]

I believe this is working? Forgive me, I am still getting used to this device. It should say 'private' on the message.

[grice]

—Oh, thank you!

[ a little head bow, and that he too can understand the sentiment of getting used to technology. phones and computers were more than enough for him. ]

What can I call you, sir?

[meds4sale]

...'Kusuriuri' is fine.

[ It wasn't actually a name, but explaining such things seemed like a long and boring waste of time that could otherwise be spent doing his job. ]

And yourself...?

[grice]

[ that may be something of a mouthful for his mouth, but he’ll be careful with his pronunciation. and slow about it, too. less mishaps. ]

Falco. And— Can I ask that you don’t talk about this to other people? It isn’t supposed to be a secret, but, [ falco gestures, ] it’s one of the ways it can spread. If a lot of people are talking about it.