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[thehandhungers]

From: Owain
Date: July 10, 2016

It appears I am like a sword without a hand to wield it. My goddess has departed, leaving only a letter of farewell and freeing me of the bonds that tie shinki to god.

Without direction, I wonder if it is best to take my sword and hunt ayakashi until my path reveals itself. I am told I cannot rid the land of their existence myself, but that I may weaken them for others. Maybe this is my true fate, to be a lone weapon, unfettered of my duty and facing evil in the darkness.

I know not my path but I am open to hearing the thoughts of those more experienced in this existence as well as others of strong opinion.

Comments

[gentilitea]

This is absurd!
You are a SHINKI. You are meant to devote your life to the service of another!

[thehandhungers]

I was reborn a weapon to gods, yes, but weapons have souls. Mine burns with crimson fires and seeks to consume all those I that require justice be brought upon them. As such, I'll seek out whatever gods need aid and bring low their enemies. When not in service I will seek to unlock the swirling darkness within me and harness it for greatness.

[gentilitea]

A nora, then? [ That’s the only way he can even fathom Owain’s weird fantasies here. ]
And in any case, you sound as if you need a healer for your condition, not…whatever it is you think you are doing!

[thehandhungers]

I am not yet a Nora but one day I may. I will not limit my potential.

[He doesn't know what he's talking about.]

I will not seek a healer, as such things are not wounds so much as destiny. These are demons I must battle and dare not drag another into.

[gentilitea]

[ A long pause, before: ]

You are a very strange man.

[thehandhungers]

As that is probably the nicest thing you have admitted about me today, I will accept it as a compliment. Your concern is also appreciated though I have confidence no matter my path that I will come through.

[gentilitea]

Hmph.
Do whatever you like, then.
So long as you do not inconvenience anyone else with your foolishness, it doesn't matter.

[ Though some small part of him actually would be concerned, he doesn't bother to correct the implication that he wouldn't care if Owain lives or dies either. ]

[thehandhungers]

I thank you and I will strive in my greatness to not cause undue hardship upon those who do not deserve such.