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[cloak]

Posted: May 1st, 9:12 PM
From: Anonymous

What's the procedure if you're unable to remove blight?

In the past, I haven't had a problem dealing with it, but it won't come off now.

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[anonymous]

[reformedsinner]

Are you a god or a shinki?

[anonymous]

[cloak]

I'm a god.

[anonymous]

[reformedsinner]

Have you spoken to your shinki about it?

I assume it's caused by a shinki stinging you if it can't be washed away.

[anonymous]

[cloak]

I can't get any straight answers this time.

[Which is to say this isn't the first time he's inquired about such things]

[anonymous]

[reformedsinner]

Well, you'll have to. If the blight won't fade, it's probably because the feelings of guilt haven't faded either.

When the feelings are ongoing, trying to wash it away is like bathing while you sit in a mud puddle. No matter how much water you pour on, you'll stay dirty.

[anonymous]

[cloak]

It's a health concern for the shinki, right?

[Priorities being what they are]

I'll see what I can do, but this is a lot worse than usual. I think something had to have happened.

Anon

[volksdaemon]

Seems like a useless shinki to me. *But* if you really need answers, I could be persuaded to find out why.

[cloak]

No shinki is useless.

I just need to know what I can do to help the situation.

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[dominatriarch]

I suppose it would be pointless to keep anonymous as I've already been called out.
You wanted clarification about what I meant regarding cleansing a shinki from blight?

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[cloak]

Yes, that would be helpful. I'm not sure where to find the information, otherwise, and my understanding is that time is a factor.

[He's far more concerned for Add than himself, despite the mounting pain]

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[dominatriarch]

It is. There's always a chance the shinki may lose themselves completely. You'll find eyes growing in the dark patches that appear on their skin. That's a sign the blight has started to take over. If they still retain their humanity, it isn't too late.

If this was caused by something they did, something they feel remorse over, they have to confess to their crime. Naturally, there may be some resistance but it would be best to keep them trapped behind three borderlines to prevent them from escaping or lashing out. The blight won't leave their body completely until they confess. It can be a painful process but this is the only way. If they've become completely ayakashi like that nora, you may have no choice.

If you need assistance, my shinki are more than experienced in performing an ablution.

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[cloak]

So it's called an "ablution"? I see.

My shinki still has a sense of self. As with other situations involving blight, it sounds like I'd better not waste time getting this settled.

I don't think I'd have enough shinki for this on my own, so I might need a hand with it.

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[dominatriarch]

I respect your choice to retain your anonymity so I won't ask you to reveal who you are. If you need our assistance, come to my home. We'll be able to talk privately there.

[ That and if anything goes wrong or this guy turns out to be some sort of lure, at least it'll be on her own turf. ]

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[cloak]

I don't want my shinki being looked at differently for my lack of knowledge, that's all.

But I'll do that.

[Once he...figures out where in the worlds Add wandered off to.

Or rather, once he can function well enough to. He's built for pain but this is getting ridiculous]

[clothes_make_the_man]

Not even with holy water?

[cloak]

That's right. It doesn't work now.

[clothes_make_the_man]

The only god I know who would know more about this is Bishamon. Have you asked her?

[cloak]

She's contacted me with relevant information.

I thought I'd end up burning time looking for contacts, but given the situation, it's fortunate I didn't have to.

[clothes_make_the_man]

Good. I hope you're able to find the help you need. Please be safe.

[cloak]

Thanks. It'll get worked out, I won't let something happen to my shinki. They deserve better than that.

[blindfoldcode]

Does your shinki know this is happening?

[cloak]

I can't imagine they wouldn't. The whole hiding thing makes it pretty obvious.

[blindfoldcode]

I don't know much about blight, but I didn't even realize I was doing it for a while when it happened to me.

I guess talking is out of the picture.

[cloak]

Some time back, it came as a surprise to them.

By now, they're aware of it. And this is worse than before, so I don't think it could be overlooked.

[blindfoldcode]

[That doesn't sound good.] I guess you've tried talking to them about it?