[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.::

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[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.::

[becomeanwarrior]

I... see.

[ This is still giving him the heebie jeebies, but he'll press on. ]

This was a standard service for the faith, then, Ms. Kanan?

[itkananbe]

It is within the standard services, but not The Standard Service, if that is what you mean.

::Hands rested on her lap, wearing the cloak.::

[becomeanwarrior]

Hrm...

[ Tapping an index finger against his leg. ]

And if this was not the standard service, could you explain to me what this service entailed, Ms. Kanan?

[itkananbe]

Revelation, Milord Protector and Defender of the Faith.

[becomeanwarrior]

Revelation?

Can you... expand on that?

[itkananbe]

There is a sense of a need for Gnosis and Revelation of the future, Milord, for the second seal cracks on Her Majesty's power.

[becomeanwarrior]

...The second seal cracks on Her Majesty's power... You mean "Lady Abraxia", yes?

So this ceremony is preparing the followers for the destruction of the second seal?

[itkananbe]

It is breaking. The second seal of Darkness is breaking.

It's what we should do about the breaking of the third seal of Glory and the grand seal of Divinity.

[becomeanwarrior]

[ In translation: Kamala is going to ascend, whether he likes it or not, it's a matter of handling it. ]

Tell me about these seals, Ms. Kanan. What do you believe should be done? You have held counsel with the Lady often, after all.

[itkananbe]

The First Seal is Undeath, she is blessed with life eternal.
The Second Seal is Darkness, for she is an agent of the gentle darkness.
The Third Seal is Glory, for she is the daughter of queens
The Grand Seal is Divinity, for she is the Ruler of This World.

I desire the path of least suffering for The Lady, as well as the path where I get to kiss her.

[becomeanwarrior]

[ ...Well, good to know it's still Kanan under there. ]

I agree, largely, with your stated goals, as Protector of the Faith - the path that leads to the greatest happiness for the Lady is my utmost priority.

What will happen when each seal breaks? The fourth seal is obvious, but the second and third...

[itkananbe]

The Second is tied to her anger and her power as the priestess of the Crimson Extinction, she shall gain the power of the Earthbound in full.

The Third is tied to her desire and greed, who can said, but The House That Does Not Exist will inch closer to reality, perhaps, Lord Protector.

[becomeanwarrior]

The power of the Earthbound, and The House That Does Not Exist... [Which almost certainly means some certain divinities I am privvy to, of course.]

So, then, what are we attempting to do to make things easier for Her Ladyship?

[itkananbe]

Find the Golden Path, and know what challenges she faces.