Yeah they did. So the clock gets reset, that's all. [If he'd managed to take out Nymion maybe things would have gone differently. Guess we won't know for sure.]
Sort of. Someone managed to slow me down so I could...do it myself. And I haven't really seen her since. [So she's probably mad at him.]
[Too bad, asshole. She doesn't express sympathy often; on the rare occasion she feels it, she's not budging.]
That's a lot to think about. For you, I mean. Like, for me, if you go crazy I kill you and you come back, that's not that bad except for the fighting part.
Hm. What was her name? I better look her up in case I need tips. And I guess I better get my magic back stat.
...I have an idea. But I'll have to get my magic back to do it.
I had a charm pendant I made for my little brother, to make sure no one at his school bullied him and he could make friends. Long story. The glamour I built into it was strong, so I altered the spell to make sure no one else could use it. If anyone stole it and tried to wear it, they would freeze in place. Simple mind control enchantment. If you're just telling someone to stop moving versus forcing them to act against their nature, they take it more easily.
Of course, that would still involve getting close enough to you to shove a necklace over your head, but it's a thought.
[What's the difference between a collar and a cute little heart shaped locket?]
Imogen. Okay. If I see her somewhere I'll talk to her.
Don't worry about it too much. I've had people bigger than you try to literally eat me alive, if you turn on me, I'll get over it.
If you need another quest or whatever... [Second not date? Look he just doesn't get how people socialize if not combat.]
That's kind of a psykana collar. And yeah, same problem. [Getting it on was the hard part. Maybe the obnoxious redhead could punch him into a momentary stillness? Teamwork? ]
Yeah but the point is I don't fucking WANT to. [It would kill the vibe if he fed on her while damned.]
I mean, not right now, I'd like to sleep at some point, but yeah. I'd like to do more questing and we work well together, so why not?
Psykana collar? Not a term I've heard before but I'll take your word for it. We can probably make it happen. [Either Nina can stunlock him with a Nina-punch, or Courtney can play ring toss from a distance.]
I'm touched. [This is said a lot more dryly and playfully than her earlier commentary.] So, you don't fucking want to kill me, but you want me to fucking kill you. If the need arises.
Honestly the weirdest friendship I've ever had, but I'm here for it.
We each make a collar as part of our Librarius training. Every Librarian does. My kind always think of the possibility of having to use it on ourselves.
[Well it sounds weird if you say it like THAT, so...stop saying it like that.] Yes. Because the whole point is to stop me before a blast a hole through the Immaterium and everyone dies.
Ehh. [It's not ideal, but there are worse times he could have chosen.] I usually sleep six hours or so between dusk and dawn. It's a baseline thing. But I'm fine, I can grab a nap later.
It's kind of cool that you call yourselves Librarians. What's that all about? Because that's how you learn how to use your powers?
Hey, I'm not complaining. Everyone-not-dying is a worthy cause. Just know that if I have to do it, I'll be killing you because I like you. [Hm. Also weird, but hopefully in a way he'll understand.]
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Date: 2025-08-29 06:21 pm (UTC)Yeah they did. So the clock gets reset, that's all. [If he'd managed to take out Nymion maybe things would have gone differently. Guess we won't know for sure.]
Sort of. Someone managed to slow me down so I could...do it myself. And I haven't really seen her since. [So she's probably mad at him.]
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Date: 2025-08-30 02:00 pm (UTC)That's a lot to think about. For you, I mean. Like, for me, if you go crazy I kill you and you come back, that's not that bad except for the fighting part.
Hm. What was her name? I better look her up in case I need tips. And I guess I better get my magic back stat.
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Date: 2025-08-30 02:56 pm (UTC)I've had decades to do the thinking.
The fighting will suck but I'm trying to find ways to fix that. As much as I can.
[He's still trying to get a psykana collar made. It's a last resort but...he could do it. ]
Imogen. I think I might have...hurt her. [He saw her for a few minutes after his revival but anyone can pretend to be okay sitting down on a chair. ]
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Date: 2025-08-30 11:09 pm (UTC)I had a charm pendant I made for my little brother, to make sure no one at his school bullied him and he could make friends. Long story. The glamour I built into it was strong, so I altered the spell to make sure no one else could use it. If anyone stole it and tried to wear it, they would freeze in place. Simple mind control enchantment. If you're just telling someone to stop moving versus forcing them to act against their nature, they take it more easily.
Of course, that would still involve getting close enough to you to shove a necklace over your head, but it's a thought.
[What's the difference between a collar and a cute little heart shaped locket?]
Imogen. Okay. If I see her somewhere I'll talk to her.
Don't worry about it too much. I've had people bigger than you try to literally eat me alive, if you turn on me, I'll get over it.
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Date: 2025-08-31 12:20 am (UTC)That's kind of a psykana collar. And yeah, same problem. [Getting it on was the hard part. Maybe the obnoxious redhead could punch him into a momentary stillness? Teamwork? ]
Yeah but the point is I don't fucking WANT to. [It would kill the vibe if he fed on her while damned.]
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Date: 2025-08-31 01:14 am (UTC)Psykana collar? Not a term I've heard before but I'll take your word for it. We can probably make it happen. [Either Nina can stunlock him with a Nina-punch, or Courtney can play ring toss from a distance.]
I'm touched. [This is said a lot more dryly and playfully than her earlier commentary.] So, you don't fucking want to kill me, but you want me to fucking kill you. If the need arises.
Honestly the weirdest friendship I've ever had, but I'm here for it.
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Date: 2025-08-31 01:32 am (UTC)We each make a collar as part of our Librarius training. Every Librarian does. My kind always think of the possibility of having to use it on ourselves.
[Well it sounds weird if you say it like THAT, so...stop saying it like that.] Yes. Because the whole point is to stop me before a blast a hole through the Immaterium and everyone dies.
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Date: 2025-08-31 01:48 am (UTC)It's kind of cool that you call yourselves Librarians. What's that all about? Because that's how you learn how to use your powers?
Hey, I'm not complaining. Everyone-not-dying is a worthy cause. Just know that if I have to do it, I'll be killing you because I like you. [Hm. Also weird, but hopefully in a way he'll understand.]
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Date: 2025-09-02 01:14 am (UTC)Because we train in the Librarius. Many of the texts we study from require wardings and rites to even safely touch. [The books WILL try to kill you.]
I. Uh. Thanks. [Weirdo. ] I should let you get back to sleep [Before this gets even more awkward.]
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Date: 2025-09-02 01:02 pm (UTC)Mm. I want to hear so much more about these books. But I'm pretty done in, yeah. [Yawning.]
Fuck off and let me get some sleep then. We'll talk more about murder tomorrow.