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guestservices) wrote2022-06-13 12:52 pm
guestservices) wrote2022-06-13 12:52 pm
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AUDIENCE FOR: Estelle
this is what you get until you give me a shitpost
this is what you get until you give me a shitpost
[re: Do you have time to chat today? Maybe we can talk about books!]
sure i've got a minute
where do you want me to meet you?
sure i've got a minute
where do you want me to meet you?
Edited (one day, i will remember to do this incredibly helpful thing.) 2022-06-13 16:59 (UTC)
Are you okay with meeting outside of the hotel? It looks like there's a library in the new place!
sure! hang on a tic
[ it doesn't take very long after her message: at the library location, estelle will see a swirl of shadows coalesce out of the ground, and out of them steps aquila. they give her a cheerful wave. ]
'Llo, Estelle. Some library, huh?
[ it doesn't take very long after her message: at the library location, estelle will see a swirl of shadows coalesce out of the ground, and out of them steps aquila. they give her a cheerful wave. ]
'Llo, Estelle. Some library, huh?
[Estelle's already gotten distracted looking at titles again, but she turns around and smiles brightly when she sees them.]
It's amazing! Have you ever seen one as big as this?
It's amazing! Have you ever seen one as big as this?
Once or twice.
[ there's some warmth in their tone there. they step up next to her, arms folded behind their back. ] What are you looking for? Anything in specific?
[ there's some warmth in their tone there. they step up next to her, arms folded behind their back. ] What are you looking for? Anything in specific?
I want to learn more about other worlds. Their culture and history...
... Though, I keep finding the most fascinating storybooks...
[It's hard not to get distracted. It's so much.]
... Though, I keep finding the most fascinating storybooks...
[It's hard not to get distracted. It's so much.]
[when estelle rings the bell, shadows appear before her, from which emerges cetus. when they speak, there's an odd, almost muffled quality to their voice.]
How may I assist you?
How may I assist you?
Oh! It's nice to meet you, Cetus. [Estelle bows politely.]
I found these menus for "room service," and I was hoping to ask for more details. Is that all right?
I found these menus for "room service," and I was hoping to ask for more details. Is that all right?
[they give a light bow in return, before they nod.]
I won't be able to elaborate on the specific powers beyond the ones I offer, but what are your questions?
I won't be able to elaborate on the specific powers beyond the ones I offer, but what are your questions?
S-so they are powers! [It sure sounded that way, but this is new for Estelle.]
Is there a cost? And when it says "up to two room services total," is that for our entire stay?
Is there a cost? And when it says "up to two room services total," is that for our entire stay?
Correct, it's for your entire stay. Furthermore, even if you use one—as each power is one use only—it continues to count towards that maximum.
So we have to think very carefully if we want to choose one...
The two associated with you were "Sacrifice" and "Research and Preparation," right?
"Transfer injuries to a target"... Does that mean all injuries, or can it be specific ones?
[She's not reading off anything; she just memorized it.]
The two associated with you were "Sacrifice" and "Research and Preparation," right?
"Transfer injuries to a target"... Does that mean all injuries, or can it be specific ones?
[She's not reading off anything; she just memorized it.]
It's to the degree of the user's choosing, so it can be specific injuries.
Edited (thank you sweet pazu) 2022-06-13 19:04 (UTC)
Does it work on anything? Say, if someone lost a limb...
[She pales a little? She's imagining it. Maybe even for the second time now, I don't know.]
[She pales a little? She's imagining it. Maybe even for the second time now, I don't know.]
Not quite anything. Limb loss would likely be too drastic to transfer over.
[also the mod will just say here for clarification since cetus cannot see past the fourth wall: any major injury where an involuntary recipient might oocly have it as a strict "no" will not work :pensive: ]
[also the mod will just say here for clarification since cetus cannot see past the fourth wall: any major injury where an involuntary recipient might oocly have it as a strict "no" will not work :pensive: ]
Oh... I see. [She nods. That means she can stop picturing it!]
More importantly, an injury transferred to the user lasts 24 hours... At the end of that time, will it return to the original person? Or will it go away completely?
More importantly, an injury transferred to the user lasts 24 hours... At the end of that time, will it return to the original person? Or will it go away completely?
Oh... so it can give temporary relief, but it can't be used to properly heal someone...
Yes. [an apologetic bow of their head.] There are limits to what we can offer, so as to prevent imbalance.
I understand. [She gives them a smile!]
Okay, how about the other one? "Decipher what powers a target possesses and if any have been used."
Does that specifically mean the "room service" powers from those two menus?
Okay, how about the other one? "Decipher what powers a target possesses and if any have been used."
Does that specifically mean the "room service" powers from those two menus?
[She looks uncertain for moment... but then she just nods!] I see.
I appreciate you answering me. It feels like a big decision, so I think I'll wait before choosing anything... That's okay, right?
I appreciate you answering me. It feels like a big decision, so I think I'll wait before choosing anything... That's okay, right?
Of course. [they nod.] Do note, however, that we can each give out a power only a certain number of times each week, and in total. There'll be enough opportunities to obtain one of the room service powers, at least, but it may not be your first choice if you delay for too long.
[ estelle might hear the smile in their voice. they turn their head, coughing a bit, but if any flower petals came out, they disappear down their sleeve. ]
Hard to pick just one thing, huh. You only get a week here, too, if it's gonna be like last week, so you gotta choose extra wisely.
[ a pause. ] I like a good storybook, too. Culture, history - maybe not as much my thing, but, I read a little bit.
Hard to pick just one thing, huh. You only get a week here, too, if it's gonna be like last week, so you gotta choose extra wisely.
[ a pause. ] I like a good storybook, too. Culture, history - maybe not as much my thing, but, I read a little bit.
Oh...! Thank you. That's good to know.
... Say, while we're talking, can I ask about something else too? I have these tickets for the gift shop... Do you know anything about the items on display there?
... Say, while we're talking, can I ask about something else too? I have these tickets for the gift shop... Do you know anything about the items on display there?
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