It'd be a pretty huge indicator of terrible luck if it did.
[ two of them. ]
... I'm not sure. On the surface it doesn't seem worth it. As nice as the power would be, the cultists didn't seem able to say with complete clarity that a power boost would be included.
The wish could be something that happens instantaneously, apparently, but what good is a wish if your "match" immediately gets themselves and you killed before you can enjoy it.
[ he's genuinely kinda put out by this. all this potential power, but the consequence of it is so glaring and uncontrollable it's making the chance at power seem far less appealing ]
Bits and pieces. It could be something that could be granted immediately, or it could have to wait until we get out of this mess and return to Toril. Nothing on limitations, but it wouldn’t be such a draw if there were any.
[ oh very interesting he didn’t know it could be immediate. ]
Surely it wouldn’t be so simple as wishing “do not sacrifice me to this cult”?
[ … ]
I’ve been thinking about it, and I believe I am left with little alternative. I have to seek my match. If I die in the process, then, well, I’m hardly worse off than before. But if it works—-
I expect there’s a loophole. But if your wish was for a four post bed and an endless supply of food? I’d imagine that would be granted. Although something like that feels like a waste of a wish.
[ ……
after what gale has told them, it makes sense. ]
If it works. Which is the biggest question, really. [ it all sounds very nice this power and wish thing, and this? this is a good opportunity. as he says, gale has nothing to use. and finding out how things work via someone else isn’t a bad way of doing things. ]
Are we allowed to talk about what our weird little monster parts can do?
It is a waste of a wish. If your greatest desire is for a four-post bed and more food than you could care to ever eat, then I can easily provide for a far less dear price than any of this. A single “please” at most would do it.
[ nodding, nodding … ]
I’ve been considering that, but I think we have to operate under the assumption it is true. It would easily be proven false by the first pair to achieve it, and if word got out no one would pursue it. They must want it to happen for a reason, or they would offer no such incentive.
Yes. You can speak on the abilities you have provided we have shared the name already, which you’ll find we have.
I might say I’d kill for a bed, but I don’t mean myself.
[ would he actually kill for a bed? who knows. ]
True. So, we may see or learn of some pairs happening over the next week if people are hunting high and low enough.
… It might beneficial to know what we can do, and keep an eye out on what’s happening around us. We’ve had two pairs of people swap bodies, which sounds like the sort of the a “special power” would be able to achieve. Right now I don’t think the benefits of this whole deal outweigh the risks unless I know I’m going to survive. But I wouldn’t mind knowing who the other Changeling is without confirming, perhaps.
[ oh he thought that was him claiming his damage. ]
Ah - shame. I won’t argue it wasn’t mildly amusing, and it seems no one is worse off for it. Mine seems to have some deleterious effects I’d prefer not to inflict without good reason.
I suppose mine are mostly mental as well, but I would describe it as rather distressing. 24 hours of dread and paranoia. Though I rather think no one here needs much help with that?
... If you make a compelling enough argument, I will consider using it on your suggestion?
[ just to be nice. friends? ]
As for the utility of that particular spell, I imagine there are a few select situations it might be of use. You could make Kanda feel especially polite like his friend Lavi for example.
[ 10/10, incredible argument. the gallery weeps in joy, fully persuaded. ]
Oh, there’s plenty of uses, I’m sure. I’ll have to think of a very beneficial one at some point, give it a test run. [ i also think i forgot this is a monday thread but god can’t stop me and neither will my brain work. ]
He is, but I shant be the one to inflict dread and paranoia upon a child who threatened already to set people on fire with absolutely no prompting ... It'd be akin to handing him a match.
[ god. ]
It's terrible, isn't it? Well I'd care to fix that, so do tell me if there's anything specific you'd like me to make. Any particular dish you've wanted to try? Or missed the taste of?
It’s been 200 years, Gale. I can’t exactly miss something I don’t remember — especially not when the offerings look so vile at present. As for if it’s better or worse… I suppose we’ll see after I try something.
Have you spoken to them all now? Our little helper, I mean.
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[ two nickels, etc. ]
What do you think of this chance to find your match, so speak?
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[ two of them. ]
... I'm not sure. On the surface it doesn't seem worth it. As nice as the power would be, the cultists didn't seem able to say with complete clarity that a power boost would be included.
The wish could be something that happens instantaneously, apparently, but what good is a wish if your "match" immediately gets themselves and you killed before you can enjoy it.
[ he's genuinely kinda put out by this. all this potential power, but the consequence of it is so glaring and uncontrollable it's making the chance at power seem far less appealing ]
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[ he pauses, thinking. a long moment. ]
Did they tell you more details of this wish?
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Surely it wouldn’t be so simple as wishing “do not sacrifice me to this cult”?
[ … ]
I’ve been thinking about it, and I believe I am left with little alternative. I have to seek my match. If I die in the process, then, well, I’m hardly worse off than before. But if it works—-
[ it’d solve a lot of problems? ]
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[ ……
after what gale has told them, it makes sense. ]
If it works. Which is the biggest question, really. [ it all sounds very nice this power and wish thing, and this? this is a good opportunity. as he says, gale has nothing to use. and finding out how things work via someone else isn’t a bad way of doing things. ]
Are we allowed to talk about what our weird little monster parts can do?
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[ nodding, nodding … ]
I’ve been considering that, but I think we have to operate under the assumption it is true. It would easily be proven false by the first pair to achieve it, and if word got out no one would pursue it. They must want it to happen for a reason, or they would offer no such incentive.
Yes. You can speak on the abilities you have provided we have shared the name already, which you’ll find we have.
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[ would he actually kill for a bed? who knows. ]
True. So, we may see or learn of some pairs happening over the next week if people are hunting high and low enough.
… It might beneficial to know what we can do, and keep an eye out on what’s happening around us. We’ve had two pairs of people swap bodies, which sounds like the sort of the a “special power” would be able to achieve. Right now I don’t think the benefits of this whole deal outweigh the risks unless I know I’m going to survive. But I wouldn’t mind knowing who the other Changeling is without confirming, perhaps.
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You’ve been swapping people? Astarion.
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No I have not.
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Although it was hilarious. I wish my power worked to that extent.
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Ah - shame. I won’t argue it wasn’t mildly amusing, and it seems no one is worse off for it. Mine seems to have some deleterious effects I’d prefer not to inflict without good reason.
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No, mine has some similarities, but not in the literal sense. Mental rather than-- [ raised eyebrow ] deleterious. Do you want to swap?
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[ hm! ]
I suppose mine are mostly mental as well, but I would describe it as rather distressing. 24 hours of dread and paranoia. Though I rather think no one here needs much help with that?
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[ boo, it's not just summoning a giant knife or something. ]
Seems more useful than making someone believe they're someone else, or act like someone else for 24 hours.
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... If you make a compelling enough argument, I will consider using it on your suggestion?
[ just to be nice. friends? ]
As for the utility of that particular spell, I imagine there are a few select situations it might be of use. You could make Kanda feel especially polite like his friend Lavi for example.
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[ 10/10, incredible argument. the gallery weeps in joy, fully persuaded. ]
Oh, there’s plenty of uses, I’m sure. I’ll have to think of a very beneficial one at some point, give it a test run. [ i also think i forgot this is a monday thread but god can’t stop me and neither will my brain work. ]
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Karma is also a child, propensity for leech-related practical jokes or not.
[ try again. ]
Ah-- I suppose on a different subject, Karlach mentioned you were eating proper food?
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He is aware of what he's doing. I'll stand by that.
[ he's an anti now. ]
Oh.
Yes. Unfortunately. [ the food here is not good, gale. ] It's not exactly a gourmet tavern course after a famine here.
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[ god. ]
It's terrible, isn't it? Well I'd care to fix that, so do tell me if there's anything specific you'd like me to make. Any particular dish you've wanted to try? Or missed the taste of?
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... Ugh, it would. Maybe I really should just make him think he's Kate for a day.
[ kate is nice and quiet. it would be lovely. ]
...
I don't remember. Not really. Until I get a chance to figure it out, I suppose I'll just try everything.
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[ he's not super shocked by this, astarion has mentioned before having very few memories of his time before the vampirism, so ... ]
I'll figure something out. Though I do need to get my hands on ingredients first, and I imagine that will be something of an undertaking.
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I really do apologize for something of a wait. Is it ... better, or worse, that you are like this for the moment?
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Have you spoken to them all now? Our little helper, I mean.
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