Audience: Temenos

[becomemod]

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[inquired]

Is what why?

[ he will even pull out the little floor chair for them and gesture before going to sit down. ]

[becomemod]

[ What a gentlemen! They give his arm a touch as they take a set. They take out two cups and place it with the bottle on the table. ]

The best place to hide those masquerading as saints would be a church. Have you seen members of the cloth engaging in acts of evil?

[inquired]

Mm. It is wise never to trust anyone only by their title and association as a general rule.

[ a vague answer comes first, but he'll reward their patience. and frankly, it's a bit strange to talk about it, honestly. his mouth curves into a smile, though it's humorless. ]

Much of the truth I pursued lay in a great and terrible evil rooted directly in the heart of the Church of the Sacred Flame.

[becomemod]

That is true. It's easy to abuse such things the higher up you are.

[ They have a few examples of that. They move their hands as if to push away their sleeves, only to realize they are in their hero outfit. Habits are such a thing.

They pour sake into each cup before offering Temenos his. ]

Is that what you were referring to before when it came to your world being in peril?

[inquired]

[ temenos notes that little motion. of course he does - he notices everything. too observant. too quick by half.

he takes the cup with a grateful nod, holds it for a moment - the liquor is unfamiliar - but then smiles, this time slightly more mischievous. ]

Ah ah. A piece of information for a piece of information, my little rabbit.

[becomemod]

[ Giving a smile as they turn their head towards him. ]

I won't be sharing my sizes if that is what you're after. [ Their tone is teasing. ] What would you like to know, Little Bunny?

[inquired]

[ he hums, propping his chin in his hand. for now, he'll leave the cup be, though he examines the liquid thoughtfully. ]

Tell me something about yourself, outside of this place.

[becomemod]

[ No reaction to the first, huh? They will consider their own cup before bringing it to their mouth to take a drink. ]

There's quite a bit to pick from. How do I ever choose? [ Hm. ] I have reached the Golden Core level in cultivation. It's very impressive in my world.. [ It's mid level but he doesn't need to know that ]

[inquired]

[ I!!!! SEE!!!!!!! ]

As ever, you are helpful, yet vague. [ teehee. he doesn't sound bothered by it, though. ] What is cultivation? You sound like a farmer.

[ don't bully ]

[becomemod]

[ He always smashes the bully button. ]

I wonder when I'll encounter someone who knows. [ Shaking their head. It's such a shame! ] You will owe me two bits of information in exchange if I do explain it to you. Are you prepared to pay the price?

[inquired]

[ it's his favorite button yeah. also he's going to have a terrible day tomorrow let him hvae this! not me wanting to start another audience thread for sunday ]

Hmm. Two? Fair. Let's hear it.

it's somehow embarassing explaining this to your character

[becomemod]

[ They swirl the liquid in their glass as they think about how to put it. ]

Cultivation is strengthening one's core through meditation and training. [ They help themselves to tapping where the core would be on Temenos if he had one. ] Not everyone has the talent to cultivate, but when they do they can take in energy from around them or generate their own.

HELP NO!!! YOU DID GREAT!!!!!!!!!! LIFTS YOU HIGH

[inquired]

[ he will allow this!! rabbit may touch, though he looks down briefly at their hand.

thoughtful: ] Ahh... a sort of magical energy, then? To cast spells, and the like?

[becomemod]

Similar to that. Ah! There's a comic that one of the kids here recommended. It's about these people who can wield something called The Force. It's very similar to that.

[ They move their hand to straighten whatever he's wearing. Then they'll go back to their drink. ]

While my core type is common, I use a rather unique cultivation style that I developed myself.

[inquired]

...I see. I'll have to check that out. [ oops i forgot the star wars bit.

it's his priest clothes. because he is boring. very boring!

temenos tilts his head though, now looking genuinely very interested? even leaning in a little. magic nerdery is osvald's thing, but that doesn't mean that he won't participate in it. ]

What makes it unique?

[becomemod]

[ They take another drink to draw the moment out longer. ]

I can't divulge too much, my dear. I will say that it was made specifically for those who can't cultivate normally. Anything more is a Sect secret.

[inquired]

[ I'M GOING TO GO FUCKING FERAL IF THIS IS WEI WUXIAN ACTUALLY AND THEN MAYBE THE PHOENIX IS RAY'S SWORD



ME RN ]

[inquired]

[ meanwhile, temenos is unaware of all of that. he sighs, but it's performative, finally taking a drink to match them. ]

Oh, very well. Now who's no fun?

[ but he's smiling, though, so he obviously doesn't mind. ]

[becomemod]

I may have to ask you for quite a bit more in exchange. [ They are teasing. ] It's your turn. You have two things to share with me.

[inquired]

So I do.

[ he thinks, for a moment, hand coming up to his chin. ]

Do you have a preference for what I should share? You gave me a bit more than I was expecting. I'll give you a bit of choice, in exchange.

[becomemod]

[ Taking a moment to think about it. ]

I don't have a preference at the moment. I do aim to get every bit from you eventually.

[inquired]

That will be very difficult, but I wish you the best of luck.

[ his voice lilts as he says it, chuckling a little as he picks up his cup again and considers it. ]

...Let's see. Your question from earlier, to start. My world is in peril because of a group that called themselves the Moonshade Order, who were attempting to resurrect the fallen presence of the god Vide, and bring on a world of endless darkness.

[becomemod]

I have been quite lucky at times. I am a rabbit after all.

[ Maybe they have lucky peets ]

I can never understand the groups who want to bring about darkness or resurrect what should be left forgotten.

[ They shake their head as they click their tongue. ]

[inquired]

[ gazes at you in my metatext ]

Mn. [ the wording is interesting, but he doesn't touch on it beyond that, instead just looking down at the remaining sake in his cup. ] In this case, they are the sort who saw the world as one of only misery and despair - worthless, and already lacking in light.

We were on our way to stop the final summoning of the god when I found my way here.

[becomemod]

[ don't gaze at my peets ]

I could see why you be eager to get back. [ They seem to consider saying something, but decide against it. Finishing up their own cup before refilling his if he lets them ]