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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Dec 9, 2023 23:49:32 GMT -5
"I see." Celestia said shaking a bit.
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Post by Manah on Dec 10, 2023 0:32:43 GMT -5
Arachne
Noticing her unease, Arachne raised an eyebrow. She was a bit surprised by her reaction; she seemed to keep it together easily until now, and was clearly supported by quite potent and competent servants and allies.
"...Unsettled about it?" she asked. "Power always attracts conflict."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Dec 10, 2023 22:04:24 GMT -5
"It's just... I have heard stories about the people who manipulate disease in order to spread their corruptive taint across the lands. I had no idea the threat was that severe."
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Post by Manah on Dec 10, 2023 22:40:53 GMT -5
Arachne
The ninja shrugged slightly.
"It should not come as such a surprise, if I'm being honest. A plague, especially one of mystical nature, is a very strategically sound tactic to use against an enemy country. If applied properly, and with sufficient infectivity, the disease could potentially kill as many or more as a full-on war, at a mere, tiny fraction of the costs. It is subtle, lethally efficient and difficult to track. Who's to say an enemy is behind it? What if it's a ritual gone wrong, or a mystical beast who got up on the wrong foot... or an angry god passing judgment?" she explained.
"Such threats are why an important figure such as yourself should have an experienced court mage of significant power to counter such threats, should they escape the vigilance of your spies and protectors. Do you have such a person in your service?" she asked.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Dec 11, 2023 1:54:00 GMT -5
"Admittingly no." She admitted. "Our last court mage.... exploded a few weeks ago trying to cure his dandruff."
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Post by Manah on Dec 11, 2023 2:18:32 GMT -5
Arachne
"That is, um... unfortunate?" the silverette let out, though deep down she was rather amused by the revelation. "...I would recommend that you perhaps look into finding a proper replacement, one who knows what they're doing hopefully better than your previous one", she pondered.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Dec 12, 2023 1:35:38 GMT -5
"Understood. We'll redouble our efforts to find one." She said.
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Post by Manah on Dec 12, 2023 2:23:33 GMT -5
Arachne
"Very well. If you need magical assistance until you find them, do ask me. I am not a full-on wizard, but I know a trick or five", she said, nodding.
"That being said, after all of this... I would like to get some rest. May I get a room for myself, if I am going to be working for you from now on?"
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Dec 12, 2023 2:36:56 GMT -5
"Yes... I have already arranged quarters for you in the room next to mine." She said as she and her maid led you there.
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Post by Manah on Dec 12, 2023 3:24:14 GMT -5
Arachne
"I appreciate it", she said, nodding as she moved into the room to have a look around.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Dec 12, 2023 17:10:18 GMT -5
It was a well stocked and furnished room befitting a noble family.
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Post by Manah on Dec 13, 2023 20:22:14 GMT -5
Arachne
"That is... quite the room", she said, nodding. "Thank you. That will be more than sufficient."
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Dec 14, 2023 0:40:45 GMT -5
"No problem, and if you ever want to visit my room, you are more than welcome." Celestia said with a smile.
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Post by Manah on Dec 14, 2023 1:29:25 GMT -5
Arachne
The implication behind the offer, if any, seemed to escape her. Still...
"Which reminds me... a skill of mine I may not have sufficiently called attention to is the manipulation of dreams, countess. Should you find yourself suffering from nightmares, or should you seek out to experience a particular type or kind of dream, do ask for my services. There are very few limits to what I can provide there", she suggested.
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Post by Hoots Rowlet on Dec 14, 2023 2:53:53 GMT -5
"I see. Thank you for the suggestion. I will need some time to consider that." She said taking her leave.
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