Something else to consider is that I doubt these are our proprietor's goons. I consider him a little too soft for this sort of forward-type initiative. [ also, why not do that in the first place? it doesn't seem like Ball. ] While we've done a poor (and questionable) job at keeping secrets, this is aggressive.
A little from column A and a little from column B. If you were going to sneakily kidnap someone, you'd probably wait to have an idea of what they're capable of. Again, we're not exactly subtle if you know what to look for.
Nothing has to be completely one way or another, does it? An opportune moment does occasional call for action, despite potential risk. Ball knew what I was. He said so much.
Possibly, but there have been many stances on religion even in my own world. Asgard's return to the middle realms generally put the earthly monotheists in an uproar. It's been quite entertaining at times.
Well, most monotheists did always have a problem with not being the center of the universe. Hence the development of several outdated scientific theories. I can see where you'd cause problems.
But this is a matter of seven. And seven that they're rather set on. You could be a challenge to it, or a threat to whatever system they have in place.
What if the people of this world have been denied a god for so long that they can't help but desire it desperately?
They'll be sorely disappointed with me in my current state.
[ not being able to hear prayers, no reality warping, nothing fun like that. he's been without his abilities before—desperate upon their retrieval—and it had lead to a Bad End. if he were to be honest, it's his perception that he misses more. the dullness of his senses occasionally hits him like an unfortunate punch to the face. ]
That depends on the who. Even in divinity certain faculties that are expected to a capacity enough to be a threat. I'm not exactly satisfied with gaggle of followers and an elevated status of "we don't know what he's doing, but he's godly enough." If I'm to be a threat, I want to be a good one, at least. Very menacing. Right now, the system itself is weak, and not in a "ripe for the picking" sort of way. Though it does make me wonder. If the deities here truly slumber- if they are deities and not have been labeled by such by those that worship them- then this pursuit may certainly bring more than a little rumbling. Some gods- and beings like them- are awakened groggy and are of poor character.
They may have a Ragnarok of their own to fulfill.
That reminds me, it's time for you to fulfill your favor.
Assuming the cycles you've mentioned before occur here. That kind of mythology isn't unique to your particular pantheon of gods, but it is more known for it than many others. Have you asked after the cycles, or have you not had the chance?
As it is, go on. I'm ready to hear what you need me to do.
Bing bing bing bing! That's going to be your job right now.
See if you can find artifacts or some sort of tale of the end of things. Bring something back, if you can. I'll take this into consideration for the next favor you ask for.
[ as in, he'll weigh it against if Akechi needs to make a deal in the future.
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You don't exactly seem like an Everest person.
[ because guess who also isn't an Everest person? ]
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["Intent" means nothing.]
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Our pursuers are being very forward, if you ask me. I usually ask for dinner first.
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Something to consider as we proceed.
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While we've done a poor (and questionable) job at keeping secrets, this is aggressive.
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Do you think that may play a part in this? Or do you think they were waiting for us to move on this?
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If you were going to sneakily kidnap someone, you'd probably wait to have an idea of what they're capable of. Again, we're not exactly subtle if you know what to look for.
I wasn't, for the record, nor was Diana.
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[He doesn't point out that he saw him, even if he did.]
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She's still at Everest.
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It would have been rather unfortunate if they had run into another one of you, as yet unidentified.
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An opportune moment does occasional call for action, despite potential risk.
Ball knew what I was. He said so much.
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[Curiouser and curiouser, so to speak.]
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But I hadn't been subtle, either. I sought that attention, myself.
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I wonder if your status is at odds with their beliefs.
[As a god, that is.]
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[ TAKE THAT, THOR ]
Possibly, but there have been many stances on religion even in my own world. Asgard's return to the middle realms generally put the earthly monotheists in an uproar.
It's been quite entertaining at times.
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But this is a matter of seven. And seven that they're rather set on. You could be a challenge to it, or a threat to whatever system they have in place.
What if the people of this world have been denied a god for so long that they can't help but desire it desperately?
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[ not being able to hear prayers, no reality warping, nothing fun like that. he's been without his abilities before—desperate upon their retrieval—and it had lead to a Bad End. if he were to be honest, it's his perception that he misses more. the dullness of his senses occasionally hits him like an unfortunate punch to the face. ]
That depends on the who.
Even in divinity certain faculties that are expected to a capacity enough to be a threat. I'm not exactly satisfied with gaggle of followers and an elevated status of "we don't know what he's doing, but he's godly enough." If I'm to be a threat, I want to be a good one, at least. Very menacing.
Right now, the system itself is weak, and not in a "ripe for the picking" sort of way. Though it does make me wonder.
If the deities here truly slumber- if they are deities and not have been labeled by such by those that worship them- then this pursuit may certainly bring more than a little rumbling. Some gods- and beings like them- are awakened groggy and are of poor character.
They may have a Ragnarok of their own to fulfill.
That reminds me, it's time for you to fulfill your favor.
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As it is, go on. I'm ready to hear what you need me to do.
[And decide if it's worth doing.]
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That's going to be your job right now.
See if you can find artifacts or some sort of tale of the end of things. Bring something back, if you can.
I'll take this into consideration for the next favor you ask for.
[ as in, he'll weigh it against if Akechi needs to make a deal in the future.
which, ,well, most do. ]
I have a few curiosities to sate.
[ or a possible scheme, it's hard to tell. ]
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Let's see if this version of Egypt is more apocalyptic than my own.
[Akechi has his doubts from what he's seen so far, but perhaps it's hidden away?]
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Make sure to dodge any suspicious boulders that might try to fall on you.
[ he's a helpful patron. ]
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[Did Loki just force Akechi to brag, and probably was aiming for exactly that?
Did Akechi give in without thinking it through because he's desperate for approval?
Both may be true.]
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Don't die or get mortally wounded and we'll talk about adaptability.
I'd expect nothing less from you, of course.
[ stupid chaos baby. ]
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