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[feckinboomstick]

Alright.

[That... is a very thick Irish accent. Not to the point of being impossible to understand, but there's really no mistaking at least the birthplace of the person talking.]

Ye have me. I've not a clue as to what is happening, why it must happen to me, what I've done of late to deserve it nor how to get back, which out of all of these happens to be the most pressin' issue at hand.

I'd be askin' who's responsible for this chicanery, but I'm goin' to assume I won't get an answer, so rather I'm just goin' to inquire somethin' I know I'll get a reply for-

Do I have to wear this God awful gaudy thrift store necklace openly or can I just stick it in my pocket?

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[bergkatze]

What the---

[Ka-blink? What kind of fucking accent is that? Katze can barely make out what the hell this guy is saying.]

Hey, hey, hey! Slow your roll, fancypants! No one understand the hell you're yappin' about.

[The androgynous looking alien brushes his long bangs aside for a brief moment so he could get a better look at fancypants. His eyes are shaped quite oddly and they're bright red like ketchup.]

Why are you wearing such dreary colors? You look completely washed out.

[Something about this guy feels oddly familiar to Katze and it has something to do with the funeral get up that Mr. Fancy is wearing.]

Eh? You're a priest? You must know Abel!

[This 'Abel' he's referencing happens to be another priest.]

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[feckinboomstick]

[Ass, he's positive he's not got that much of a brogue. That unenthused look seems more or less stuck there, gaining just a mild raise of the brows when he gets a look at what he's talking to.]

Because I wasn't given a bright yellow jumper to wear instead, I imagine.

[He knows 'Abel' but probably not the Abel the alien is referring to]

I know a few men by the name of Abel and none of them were holy men.

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[bergkatze]

The yellow jumper would've done you some justice at least, shortie!

[The alien couldn't help but giggle a little. This priest looks like fun!]

Really? Then what's your name, huh? Is it something fancier than just plain ol' Abel?

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[feckinboomstick]

You're hilarious.

Not that my name matters, I've got the feelin' you'll never use it, but it's Cassian Lynch.

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[bergkatze]

Sankyuu, sankyuu~

[He grins into the screen all happily as he continues to pester this newcomer.]

Cassian? Oh, man! Talk about a fancy name~ I kinda like it but "shortie" has a certain charm to it.

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[02crusnikabel]

Good afternoon. I'll say you are new here, correct? I'm Father Abel.

[Abel appeared in the video, wearing his version of the Priest cassock. His accent has a very light, mild English to his voice. His has a different style, but it's a familiar uniform.]

To answer the question, you can wear the pendant however you wish, but don't loose it. It's your key to go through the major archways or those gates if you want to enter all the five major cities.

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[feckinboomstick]

[That is one fancy damn uniform. He takes just a second to get a good look at all of it, trying to figure out just what the hell is even happening-]

Aye, pocket it is, I don't want my neck turnin' green.

Father Abel is it? Since when's the church been ponyin' up enough money for priests to wear somethin' so nice?

[02crusnikabel]

Yes, a Mr. Abel Nightroad. When I was born, my parents are uncreative in the naming. [Deadpan sarcasm.] So, no relation to the Abel in the bible. A brother in this town almost mistaken me for that.

As for the uniform, I customized it myself to look friendly to the people. [Deadpan sarcasm again. Still smiling, being friendly.]

So, any questions you have of this world? I'm sure you have plenty. I usually guide any new arrivals from the Bay, so they can get settled.

Let see...first, that box you have? The money are called Red Bills, and they are currency in this world. The key is for you to the Genessia Commonspace where you can stay for free for one month unless you hated such cramp space, then you can use the money to stay in a nice inn.

[It seems Father Abel's instructions is quite genuine.]

[feckinboomstick]

Considerin' that the original Abel was probably Middle Eastern, I'd have trouble seein' ye as that one. Maybe his ghost.

[You're one to talk, Cass]

You're missin' the bunny ears and little cotton tail then.

I've a few, yes.

This money will be runnin' out eventually, seein' as you're here I'm to assume there's a Church set up with you in the roster?

[02crusnikabel]

[Ahahaha, Abel is a sweet, soft cuddly bunny priest for all. Let's not talk about his resident pope from his world who is 15 years old, lives with him, and is currently attending high school.]

Yes, money will run out, I understand Well, the church across the cities, what I would do is take assignments as a travelling chaplain. Not an exciting job, when my job is to counsel people who are raging in vain against the Lord or grieving over a loss loved one. I did my job, then get paid and go home. I would hit big whenever I get to chaplain in a hospital if they need me. I'm an on-call priest.

[Unless you enjoy being paid for saintly compassion to the helpless and the poor, and those who carry emotional baggages, Cassian, you may prod Abel for the other more exciting jobs.]

Unless that's not your specialty?

[youfool]

You don't have to, but then others might mistake you for one of the sham-people out and about. Then again, that might be a good way to avoid notice if discretion's your aim. You also need it to go from city to city, and any other archway travel.

That said, welcome! I'm Ted. You're a...brother?

[feckinboomstick]

Sham people. What type of sham people are we talkin' about here?

Dopplegangers?

Tis a pleasure, Ted. I'm goin' to suppose we are then.

[youfool]

The, ah, unadorned. Those without necklaces. The...soulless automata. [Usually his intros aren't this dark this fast. Moving on!]

Wonderful! Catholic, or...?

[feckinboomstick]

... How charmin'.

[MOVING ON]

Aye, Roman Catholic. There be somethin' you're needin' a priest for?

[youfool]

Ah, well you've no idea~ [Abrupt halt. He's been burned by priests before. Time to see if he's legit.]

Er, practicing or lapsed?

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[shy_mage]

[He's never going to get used to this talking to new people thing. He opened the video before he was properly prepared with an actual reply, and, upon realizing that, he stared in momentary panic as he tried to think of what to say.]

...H-Hi.

[This was why he didn't get out much. But then, the man asked a question that he could sort of answer.]

I... I keep mine on m-my belt.

[He wasn't one for necklaces. It was more out of the way there.]

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[feckinboomstick]

... Hello.

[He can sympathize a little, so it's not all asshattery. Cassian could recall a time he stuttered like that]

Aye? Do ye now? Well... tis better than the neck, get uncomfortable what with danglin' things there.

Ye look a bit unnerved, lad. Everything alright?

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[shy_mage]

S-Sorry... I'm not very good at th-this... Everything... Everything is fine.

[Stuttering did tend to prevent one from socializing as much. But, people had been pretty nice to him, and he was trying not to hide away by himself somewhere.]

I-I don't like necklaces, e-either. A-At least, not on me. They feel w-weird.

Are... Are you a healer?

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[feckinboomstick]

Seem to be doin' fine to me, lad. Talk slow if ye have to, tis no rush now.

Weird is a word for it. I don't suspect I'd look presentable in one.

Aye, a poor one though. What be you then?

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[shy_mage]

[Oh, he was a healer! He thought he must have been something considering the getup. He would have guessed priest, but Father Abel's uniform didn't look quite like that.

He did appreciate the encouragement, and relaxed some. And, gave his own awkward form of encouragement.]

Y-You just need to practice, that's all.

I'm a mage. I'm B-Bracken.

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[tsukihito]

...another one.

[A snarl like growl escapes this fox-like beast that's glaring into the screen. Tsukuyomi bares his teeth a little. He's not particularly fond of these priests. Abel, he can tolerate somewhat but another?

He might accidentally gnaw the head off this one if they mention their false idol.]

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[feckinboomstick]

... Another one what, mate.

Another man? More glasses? Ye allergic to wool trousers? Perhaps ye don't care for professional speed readers? Mayhap ye have a burnin' hatred of people who put ketchup on their eggs?

I could go on unless ye'd care to elaborate.

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[tsukihito]

[Human sarcasm continues to go unappreciated by this former deity. Those bright crimson eyes narrow a little. The urge to chomp this phone in half is there but Tsukuyomi doesn't want to end up having to purchase a new one.]

You pray to a false god.

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[feckinboomstick]

Yeah and you shit in the woods, ye don't see me makin' a fuss about that.

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[tsukihito]

Mind your tongue. You speak one who forged the Heavens.