(Heaven's BBS)

[stonebird]

Posted: July 15th
From: Dali

(The proper voice of a young lady might seem at odds with Dali's wild spirit, yet one should not underestimate the connection Sansa has made with her goddess. Her words, at least, reveal how deep her resolve for balance goes:)

Murder should never be tolerated. If one must hunt, do so wisely and only if you are in need of food or warmth. To do otherwise is to waste a life and we mustn't forget that life - even in a place devoid of it - is irreplaceable.

(Now onto the specifics - as dictated by a vengeful deity:)

For those responsible for the atrocities, they must suffer like their victims. Anything less would not be appropriate.

My temple, as ever, is open as a haven for those who mean no harm. If you fear for your life - such that it is for us - you can take refuge there and trust that you will be unharmed.

We are deities. Surely we can do better than this.

Comments

Voice, from: Chronos

[chronobreak]

Man, what kind of world are you from? Death and murder? They happen. The world's not a nice place and I'm not surprised Heaven's the same way. It's made up of people and not everybody's gonna play by the rules.

If there even are any.

We're gods now, but it's not like there was a screening process. We just got dumped here with a title and temple and got told to fulfil our duties. They don't check our qualifications.

Voice, from: Dali

[stonebird]

If you knew of my world, you would not question my experience with death and murder. (She knows all about not nice places. Her eyes were opened wide the day her father was beheaded.) And we should do what about it in your opinion? Sit around and allow it to happen?

That does not mean we should not do our best and see to some form of justice for grave misdeeds.

[chronobreak]

That's how home works. [Granted he lived in the slums and there is at least one rampaging wolfman who kills people. If it's not his or his own it doesn't matter.] Think they're targeting people who can't fight back? I don't know the victims.

For being heaven, this place seems lawless.

[stonebird]

I cannot agree to those conditions. (This place should be better than Westeros or any other lawless, bloody land.) The innocent and the weak are always targeted first. Whether or not we know the victims, we can appreciate that the crimes have far-reaching consequences.

I think that should change.

text, private

[revolutionfalcon]

I understand what you're trying to do, but calling for the culprit's death is going to paint a target on your back from whoever it is, and if anyone does take you up on that offer to take refuge at your temple, it could paint one on theirs as well. Think about how prepared you are for that possibility.

text, private

[stonebird]

I only speak the truth; I do not have the power to seek out the criminal - or criminals - and see to their death(s) myself. However if we combined our might and stood against such lawlessness, we might make some headway.

Should they come after me, I will be prepared. (Most of her family has faced death. Why should she fear it if she stands strong for a just cause?) I am not only the vessel for Dali, but I am also a Stark. My father meted out justice calmly and without fear. I shall do likewise.

private

[revolutionfalcon]

I'd be prepared to go after them myself if we knew who they were, but it's hard to make an example when we have nobody to make it out of. That's going to be a harder matter to work around than just combined might.

If you're confident you can protect yourself and whoever comes to you, then for their sake you'd better ensure it isn't misplaced. Whatever weight that name carried in your world means nothing to me here but the fact that you obviously have pride in it.

Voice; Owain

[thehandhungers]

You have my thanks for your kind offer of shelter in times of need. It has been chaotic of late as darkness hovers over the heavens like a shroud waiting to canvas us all. Again, if the time comes and your haven is in need of defense, you have my sword.

As for the ones responsible? Whatever fiend lies in wait will be met with equal force. I doubt they dare make a move against a powerful foe but I will keep ever vigilant.

Voice;

[stonebird]

Think nothing of it, ser. (If nothing else, it is good to hear him sounding so strong in his resolve.) I will gladly alert you if I sense or see danger.

They will be discovered; they were mistaken in committing crimes of that magnitude. Murder cannot be overlooked or treated as a mere prank.

Voice;

[thehandhungers]

Agreed. The fiends will be brought to justice, be it by higher powers or the steel of those who defend and uphold justice.

text; anon

[rev13_3]

If there was a wolf near your herds, would you kill it?

text;

[stonebird]

A wolf must hunt - that is natural for them. But I must keep my herd safe for they provide food and warmth to many. Should the wolf not understand such and not heed my warnings, yes, I would kill it.

[rev13_3]

Then you don't count it murder to kill in defense of those you love.

Anon, Text

[deniles]

Well aren't you so damn high and mighty?

Text

[stonebird]

I am taking a stand and urging my fellow deities to be brave in doing so too. I fail to see how that is me being "high and mighty".

Text, Anon

[deniles]

'They must suffer like their victims'. 'Surely we can do better than this'.

You may as well be on the highest mountain preaching, your words are useless.

private text

[antepone]

[ She has to think before replying. While she isn't sure she's comfortable with the retribution Sansa so calls for, she'd still enjoyed speaking to her. ]

This may be a silly question, but... are you alright?

If there's anything I can do for you, please let me know.

private text

[stonebird]

(Murder hits too close to home. Her entire family has basically been slaughtered and she recoils, vehemently, at the thought of someone entering her temple or even wandering about heaven and continuing that legacy of pain and blood.)

I have been better.

I did not expect murders could occur in this place.

private text

[antepone]

No... I didn't expect that, either.

[ She's very, very trouble, to say the least. Mira frowns. ]

It doesn't seem... right. This place, it's so lovely and peaceful, it's... a shock.

Video - From Kairi

[pure_radiantics]

I do hope that they find who's doing this - and attacking Amaterasu. And hurting shinki.

[She doesn't feel like they're united efforts, but it's all bad.]

I'm just glad there are gods like you who don't feel that way.

Video

[stonebird]

As do I. Any crime cannot be ignored; we are in tentative circumstances as it stands. I am not afraid to stand up for justice.

(For such crimes, the only justice available is death.)

There are more than you know. It is difficult to speak out when one is fearful.

Video

[pure_radiantics]

I'll just try to support the gods that do speak up. That takes courage too.

Anon; text

[volksdaemon]

So what're you planning to do about it?

Text: Dali

[stonebird]

I am prepared to use the powers and loyalties at my disposal to find those responsible.

Anon; text

[volksdaemon]

Nice and vague. Makes you feel like you actually *can* do something about it, doesn't it?