[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.*

[itkananbe]

The lack of the answer is the answer, so no, it usually does not.

[memoryistime]

Oh, only figures.

But is your, uh... Service here, all done with for now?

[itkananbe]

Yes.

Might I recommend getting yourself a taco?

[memoryistime]

If you accompany me to get it, then sure, why not. I'll try a taco.

*I feel like I shouldn't let you out of my sight while you're in an altered state...*

[itkananbe]

... it might be good to clear my head, yes.

::It's not like my congregations is going to abduct me, place Armaments of Ascension on me, and I'm going to end up an extremely curvy 15 year old.::

[memoryistime]

*the fact that thought just popped into my head gives me no assurances, and you know that.

Going with you then to where the food is.*

How often have these... services been going on, here? In this location?

[itkananbe]

At least once a week since the Tower formed, infrequently before that.

::It'll be fine, nothing dumb will happen by September 15th.::

[memoryistime]

*why am I suddenly worried about a specific date?!*

... what's the purpose of these services, anyway?

[itkananbe]

::Probably just paranoia and a bad piece of meat.::

Most are just normal religious services to give praise and worship and adore the Neverborn Queen, Abraxia, the embodiment of Freedom both adoring and cruel. See what Shinto matsuri or Christian services are far. Veneration of the transcendent and divine.

This one in particular was to seek revelation of how to ensure the salvation and protection of the world, as well as her majesty's ascension in full.

::Yes, but it's elder god cult worship of a cute girl who still thinks light up sneakers are super neat.::

[memoryistime]

... did you get that revelation, then? Was it, you know... successful for you?

*yeah, and I'd rather she stay that way as long as naturally possible, so all of this always makes them a bit uneasy...*

[itkananbe]

Yes. The Seals of Darkness, Glory and Divinity must be broken so the Uncrowned Queen can protect herself from those who want her eyes and so she can travel to the furthest gate far beyond the stars, so that the world may heal.

::Goddamnit.::

[memoryistime]

*okay, yes, definitely uneasy about all of this.*

What's the world need healing from, from your, uh... point of view?