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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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[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]

[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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[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?

[feckinboomstick]

... I haven't the time for that.

[He used to. Once. A very, very long time ago. Things have... have changed a bit.]

I'm still called on for funerals and last rites, tisn't usually my forte anymore.

I'm a supernatural pest exterminator currently. Or if ye'd rather be a pretentious twat about it, I suppose ye could just say hunter.

[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.

[02crusnikabel]

[Abel took consideration of his profession. Please give him some time to check his notes. He has to educate the brother on the laws of the land, as we're holy men and law abiding citizens.]

There's a lot of bounty hunters at of late. You should check the Beacon Bounty Boards, they're all over the city. In most cases, you're not allow to kill anyone, you must capture them alive to get the bounty.

As for supernatural, there's two cities that is of interest to you. There is Fayren, where you find elves, dragons, sorcerers, and magic, but their technology isn't up to par, as transportation relies on horses and carriages.

The second is Everglade, where it's home to vampires, werewolves, and ghosts. However, the city as of late has trouble coexisting with their human neighbors. I believe the mayor is working on enforcing some strict laws over there due to a very high crime rate and incidence of violence. One such law is that vampires are free to hunt on humans after sundown, but I heard that's under progress. The people have a problem with that, as some felt it's legalized murder.

[Abel isn't sound so sure, but then learning the laws can get confusing.]

[feckinboomstick]

Well that just makes it harder, it's a lot easier to bring back body parts then a whole kickin' screamin' body.

Looks like it's off to Everglade then, I've had my fill of elves, trust me. And horses. If I never have to ride another horse again, t'will be too soon, I've grown to love cars.

... Mayhaps because it is legalized murder. But then if no one's against them murderin' humans, shouldn't be no one against humans murderin' 'em back.

[02crusnikabel]

I think there's a controversy about humans fighting back in self-defense, but I got busy with the news lately. Most of the citizens in Everglade would rather keep to themselves, and it's a city where angels fear to thread, especially at night. Daytime, it should be okay, but then there's a chance to get mugged or get robbed.

It's almost a lawless town, and the mayor is desperate to look for people to hire as Rangers to protect the people.

Let see...one time, I did inquired in acquiring a church to set up a home base there, to encourage peace for the people, but buying the property is out of my budget. And the only requirement is to don't conduct exorcisms, which I don't have the supernatural power to do so, and leave the vampire and demon citizens alone.

[feckinboomstick]

Like we're a pack of dumb chickens. Anythin' what goes after my neck gets something on theirs back.

Wants Rangers, but Heavens be forbid ye spill the blood of a tenant there, that'd be murder what that is, right?

...

[Oh that's a smile that shouldn't be there]

Then I'm about to become a very unpopular man, aren't I?

[02crusnikabel]

Hahaha, I wouldn't know. I adopt the philosophy of pacifism. I'm not one who encourage the idea of a supernatural Crusade. So, I'm sorry to disappoint you too, much to the dismay of the other brothers who disagree with me on this issue.

I have no advice other than to learn to defend your creed fast.

And don't go to Everglade without a gun and a big supply of silver bullets.

[feckinboomstick]

Tisn't a Crusade, lad. That'd be givin' it far too much credit, tis pest extraction. They don't make have a heart traps for vampires and zombies. Not personal, I'd rather keep me blood inside me.

Normally it takes a little more to get some over dressed blood suckin' fop to waltz out of the shadows than a white collar but if that's all I have to do in order to keep busy, at least I'll never be bored.

[The smaller man hefts the shotgun strapped to him]

Won't be an issue.

[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?

[feckinboomstick]

You a bishop?

Practicin', I haven't my papers with me currently, considerin' I've been kidnapped, would ye like for me to send back for a fax on them?

[youfool]

A layman, who's unfortunately discovered weaker faith in those who ought be stronger. [Abel] Heh, well glad to see you're no people-pleaser! Not too wed to the world yet, it seems. So you do baptisms, sacraments, and so on?

[feckinboomstick]

Judge not lest ye be judged.

Funerals, last rites, burials and exorcisms. I wasn't considered PC enough for the pulpit after the incident in '83.

[youfool]

Fair enough. Please, elaborate.

[feckinboomstick]

On what? If you're askin' about The Incident, t'was a very long time ago and I've forgotten the major details.

They're all in the paperwork what wasn't ported in here with me, what a shame.

[youfool]

Heh, I wouldn't have minded some theological expounding, but I suppose that wasn't listed in your duties. Not much for sermons, eh? What about, say, evangelizing? Do much of that?