[Event Post]

[itkananbe]

::In the area surrounding the tower in the middle of Domino, called "World's End Palace - Carcosa", you find Kanan, Kamala's friend who is apparently a relative of Kanan the Sword Mistress. She is in black and crimson robes with several figures resembling D.D. Guides, as you hear ominous(?) chanting in an unearthly tongue, before a collection of rose bouquets.

Maybe you should ask her what's going on once the services are done.::

Comments

[memoryistime]

*oh god it's a cult service, isn't it.

I definitely wandered into something I shouldn't have. Even though I recognize one of them.

What was her name again...*

[itkananbe]

::She turns and there's a sash on her chest reading "Kanan".

It absolutely is a cult service, to the point you could play the theme for Happy Happy Village and it would be 100% in mood.

She raises her arms, speaking alien language you're pretty sure only Noriko or her bimbo daughters on each other's shoulders could pronounce properly.

You do hear the word Abraxia at one point, but you might not remember it.::

[memoryistime]

*why would I remember names, names are the first thing to go.

Seeing her name on the sash helps though. Right, Kanan. That's her name.

They're gonna just... hang back a bit until it's all done, here...*

[itkananbe]

::She's picked up by two of the 'cultists' who do a jaunty march to a drumbeat while she's paraded as she sings increasingly uncomfortable tunes, before being placed down, and the 'cultists' wonder off to a tent with noodles, rotisserie chicken and lemonade.

She herself is staring off a bit and towards you.::

[memoryistime]

*... giving an awkward wave while she's staring at them.

Hello...?*

[itkananbe]

::Waves back, and motions for you to come over, still half out of her mind.::

[memoryistime]

*... ... walking over.*

You, uh... doing okay, there?

[itkananbe]

Yes. I am doing quite well, Mx. Shian.

::They have a mild sing-song tone to their voice.::

[memoryistime]

You seem uh...

... Kinda out of it?

*are you doing a drug. is this a drug thing. drugs are bad kids.*

[itkananbe]

I am the most senior religious official available in the area, Mx. I need to be in a state capable of receiving. Revelation.

::She's very calm but she does seem either drugs, hypnotism or something else.::

[memoryistime]

Does it take long for you to... Not be in a state capable of receiving Revelation?

[itkananbe]

We were in need of very deep Revelation. For blessed be the Scar Red Sovereign.

::Holds up a hand in a peaceful gesture.::

[memoryistime]

That didn't answer my question, and you know it.

*... raising their hand in turn, imitating you.*

[becomeanwarrior]

[ Well. I was here for the sake of checking in on Kamala and Kanan both, so now I'm stopping and squinting, trying to make... some sense. I know some of my cousin's weird religious stuff, but it's not like I've ever sat in on... uh.

This.]

[itkananbe]

::They're doing fire dancing around her, as she chants unearthly hymns.::

[becomeanwarrior]

[...This is a cult, right. This is what my cousin means when she says it's not a cult. But it's a cult.

He's going to... hang back and watch. He doesn't really want to interrupt them unless something... really fucky happens. But man.

My cousin is running a cult.]

[itkananbe]

::Then they switch to an eerie gothic instrumental rendition of "When The Saints Go Marching In" which somehow is still swing.

Before all bowing around Kanan, prostrating themselves before her, while she wears candles on the sides of her head.::

[becomeanwarrior]

[ NOT THE HARMONALLY DISSONANT PARADE TUNES, EVERYONE KNOWS NOTHING GOOD HAPPENS DURING THE HARMONALLY DISSONANT PARADE TUNES! ]

[ He's going to. Chance a wave at Kanan, while unobstructed by the prostrating... members of the faith. He is trying very hard not to wig out too much but.

Kiiinda weird. Kinda weird! ]

[itkananbe]

::She waves back, but there's a good chance she's in an altered state of consciousness.::

[becomeanwarrior]

[ Yeah, that seems. Likely.

He's gonna wait until ceremonies are concluded before approaching further. And try not to feel too weirded out by them. ]

[itkananbe]

::It concludes to something you suspect was cribbed from My Chemical Romance or something similar, but feels legally distinct enough that you can't prove it, being banged on Taiko drums, while ending on a really creepy tune played by a Theremin.

There's nothing bad being done to Kanan but there's a definite oddness to the dances and rituals being performed towards her and the massive pile of bouquets that probably doesn't strike right with you on some Onni shaped grounds.

She's still probably in an altered state of consciousness while she sits, as the members of the faith head over to a makeshift food tent.::

[becomeanwarrior]

[ Yes, something is offending my delicately-honed sensibilities. I am getting, as they say, 'bad vibes' from this entire ordeal.

I'm still gonna head over to Kanan and see if I can't uh, rouse her from her stupor. ]

...Kanan? You good to talk?

[itkananbe]

As best as I can, Lord Protector.

[becomeanwarrior]

...Lord Protector? [ That's... a new one, but not... inaccurate. ]

Do you... mind explaining to me what's going on? You seem... out of sorts.

[itkananbe]

I am the most senior official for services within easy reach, Mr. Haita, Lord Protector.

::She's breathing comfortably, but definitely altered state of consciousness.::