Audience: Temenos

[becomemod]

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[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 ]

[inquired]

[ GAZES HARDER ]

You could call it unfinished business.

[ he will obligingly tilt his cup towards them to let them refill it! as always, he's observant, so when they're finished, he tilts his head.]

Something on your mind?

[becomemod]

I'm assuming you aren't the type to like leaving unfinished business alone. [ On top of the whole... it's his world on the balance with his possible friends.

They are quiet for a beat for they wave their hand. ]

Just was remembering something unpleasant. Nothing for you to worry about. Do you have another bit of information for me?

[inquired]

Mmm. You could say that.

[ when he smiles this time, it's a bit enigmatic. ] Like a dog with a bone. Or, I suppose, a hound.

[ ha ha. get it. which... temenos clicks his tongue, thoughtful. ]

As for information, I suppose that's a good piece, since you weren't too specific... My 'hero's name' is not a name I'm unfamiliar with - it's a nickname I've had at home.

[becomemod]

[ Sherlock Holmes but make him a priest in a fantasy jrpg ]

It does make it tempting to keep that bone away. [ Just in general, not with his world. They are giving a teasing grin at that, then taking another drink. ]

I was wondering about that. I was a bit disappointed by the lack of ears. How long has that been a nickname of yours?

[inquired]

[ yeah! ]

If you did, I'd find it. [ he gets the teasing and returns the smile. though, at the second bit... ]

Oh, I don't know. Five years now? Maybe a bit less. [ he props his chin in his hands, and rolls his eyes, just a little, sounding bored if critical. ] An uncreative name from an uncreative murder of hovering crows.

[becomemod]

I do wonder. [ Putting their elbow on the table and resting their head in their hand as they watch him. ]

What would you have come up with for yourself then? The Detective?

[inquired]

[ pfft. ]

I believe being the inquisitor suits me just fine. [ his title would've been the nice choice, but the ominpotent gods (me) think the hound is funnier. ] I can be a hound, though. Frankly, I don't find it as insulting as those crows wanted it to be.

[ they may get the feeling temenos rarely finds things insulting. ]

[becomemod]

If I didn't know better, I would wonder if you also liked pets and belly rubs. [ It's been long since established it's the type of hound that is relentless, but the image of Temenos having a secret affectionate side is amusing ]

Inquisitor is much better than a Hound. I'm sure we can come up with other names that are fun though. [ Time to down their drink and pour themselves another one ]

[inquired]

Thank goodness you know better.

[ maybe he does! (he does not.) (maybe.) but he chuckles a little with it anyway, amused and taking another drink. ]

I thought we weren't that close. [ hehehe. ] If you could change your given moniker, would you, little rabbit?

[becomemod]

Such a shame. Your hair is quite a lovely shade.

[ They won't try to figure out at the moment. ]

We aren't. It might take a few years before you get to the next level with me. Just thought it could be fun to get some ideas if it ever happens. [ Shhh. ] I do like Rabbit. They are cute and can be quite taste in a stew. If I had to pick another, I would be tempted to steal Phoenix or Fox.

[inquired]

[ i'm so full of violence right now ]

Liking the name because it's edible is a very strange reason to like the name, you know...

[ but, all bullying aside. ] I could see that. Instead, you've just poached all the foxes, haven't you? We've two of them.

Let me ask you this. What do you think unites the four of us together? Five, really. Counting yourself.

[becomemod]

You're forgetting the cute part. [ Which is more important clearly ] As much as I would love to take credit for picking my Bunnies, I didn't have a say in it.

[ They seem to look at their cup for a moment. ] Our good looks and charm? [ Their tone is light, but they aren't looking up from their drink ] It might be we're some version of shameless.

[inquired]

You - [ a pause. ] Excuse me. Someone chose a cleric for a group of people categorized as shameless...?

[ he's joking, because - well. yeah. it'd be hard to miss the fact that he is a little, tiny bit shameless. maybe. (a lot.) temenos watches them, taking another drink and setting his now empty cup down. he can sort of hold his liquor, it seems? practice. ]

Somehow, I don't think that's the only reason.

[becomemod]

Usually it's the ones who look the least like it are the most shameless.

[ This time they do reach over to give him a pat on the cheek. ] I heard someone was in charge of a strip search.

[ That's good because Rabbit can drink like it's water. ]

[inquired]

[ why are you like this. ]

Better me than a lecher. [ a pause. ] Don't change the subject.

[becomemod]

[ reasons ]

While I have theories, I haven't spent enough time yet with all of you to say for sure. You've spent more time with your teammates. What is your guess?

[inquired]

I suppose that we're all a bit mischievous. If I had to be pushed. Though, it's more than that, I think.

[ hehe. he holds out his cup? top him off. his ears look a little pink. ]

That includes you. What're your theories?

[becomemod]

[ They will top him off. ]

It feels a bit embarrassing to say it out loud. [ They curl a fist over their mouth like they can feel a whole embarrassment. ]

[inquired]

Liar.