[OPEN]

[senseandcecilbility]

Who: senseandcecilbility and YOU
When: A couple of days after the interlude
Where: Somewhere close to Thistle Do Nicely, Shopping District
What: Capitalism
Rating/Warning: Nothing so far.

[With visitors constantly ruining young master’s furniture, Kevin has decided he should make some extra cash during his lunch hour...Well, from a strictly biblical standpoint, certain things are not for sale, but Master William’s needs come first. Besides, it’s not like heaven would reprimand him for this tiny little trespass.

Yeah, right.

And so if you walk a couple blocks away from Thistle Do Nicely, you may find a very faithful butler -white kid gloves and all - sitting by what looks very much like a lemonade stand, but claims to be selling something else entirely: ]


Will Perform Exorcism on your Beloved One for Ten Credits.


[It is such a nice, well-calligraphed sign. You may even miss the tiny warnings in the corner:

-No reimbursement for trauma, maiming, coma, death or public nudity.
-In case of death, will perform funeral for five credits.

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[forgeabettertomorrow]

['Funeral?!']

[Darin hurriedly pulls away, pushing the stranger lightly away to arms' length, then taking a step or two back himself.]

F...Funeral??

What are--

[He sighs and runs his hands over his face. He was busted. Whatever this strange man did...he knew. He probably knew even more that he knew himself. Either way...he had to drop the front. Say what you will about Darin...but at least he can man up to the truth when faced with it.]

Look...whatever you did...? I don't...I don't know what it was but...well, you know. You know whatever it is I am and...

[He sighs.]

I'm different. I'm not...entirely human. But that doesn't matter. That shouldn't matter. I'm not going to just...roll over and die because of...whatever reason. I've got a life to live and I've got things to do and I...I'm not going to give up here. Whatever I am? It doesn't make me who I am.

[senseandcecilbility]

[He pokes at Darin's forehead, no memory readings or shining light this time. Just random touching by a nosy angel.]

That is quite fair and noble, sir. However, whoever you are may chance if that demon has its way.

[Alas, that is the whole point of demonic possession.]

So I advise you to reconsider the funeral. It is only five credits, after all.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Yeah...I get your concern. Trust me. That's why I've spent every day of my life making sure my power is in check. I don't strain myself. I don't push my limitations. I just live as a normal man.

Besides, I've got too much to do in life to just throw it all away. And heaven or wherever I end up doesn't sound all that appealing.

[senseandcecilbility]

But sir, we have beautiful weather, mathematics and the music is simply breathtaking!

[Alas, hell always gets the best cooks. ]

[forgeabettertomorrow]

[Now, a more tactful and respectful person would politely decline. Maybe he would find a way to disengage and be on his merry way.]

[Darin is not a tactful person. He's got a chip on his shoulder about Celestials and Archfiends and he also has no qualms about making it known. He's also had his greatest secret revealed to a perfect stranger. He's not in a tactful mood.]

Heaven sounds like a load, if you ask me.

[Classy.]

[senseandcecilbility]

[Now, young man, as doomed as you are, you just don't go about offending Kevin's home and family like that.]

Sir, if you do not leave in ten seconds, I will punish you.

[He starts counting, sounding very serious indeed:]

Ten, nine, eight, five...

[forgeabettertomorrow]

Uh...hey there, friend...

You...ah...you skipped a few numbers.

You know? My friends seven and six? Those guys?

They're feeling a bit left out.

You should start over.

[Backing away.]

[senseandcecilbility]

[He leans forward and deadpans:]

...Three.

[forgeabettertomorrow]

[And he jumps back and yelps!]

FOUR!! YOU FORGOT FOUR!!

AS IN FOUR-GIVENESS!!! ISN'T THAT IMPORTANT?!?!

[senseandcecilbility]

[Sorry, little human. Forgiveness is another angel's department.

And he has been so patient.]

ONE.

[Kevin jumps over the stand, hands ready to grab an infidel. Turns out the dorkish butler is quite nimble. ]

[forgeabettertomorrow]

[And Darin takes one leap backward and lands about ten feet away. For a giant meathead, Darin's pretty nimble too. He's already reaching around his back for his dao when he stops himself.]

[He throws his arms up in front of him.]

Okay, okay! I get it! I'm sorry! I'm sure Heaven is awesome! I bet it's got like...bars that are open twenty four seven and everyone gets a puppy!

[senseandcecilbility]

[He stops and frowns and points his gloved finger at him.]

That took you forever!

...Besides, heaven doesn't have bars.

[He sounds kind of disappointed, really. As for the puppies, what is the point of spoiling the surprising?]