Thieves

[beshackled]

Sender: Erichthonios
To: Everyone
Subject: Avaricious harriers

Pray tell, has anyone else been having trouble with small creatures attempting to make off with your belongings?

They are getting to be remarkably b----

[The b terminates in a long, curved line, as though the writer was startled in the middle of writing.

Sometime later...]

brazen.

Comments

why is he so cute uwu

[crouching_sin]

He's family. Family that cares about me gets caring in return.

But perhaps there's a chance things can turn out all right in my world. It's... complicated, but whose world isn't?

[beshackled]

Ah, mayhap that is where I have gone wrong.

Unskilled as I am in magicks, I have made it a habit to practice, and that habit has followed me here.

[After a moment, he adds as an afterthought:]

Still, my thanks for the invitation. Once I rebuild a little of my stamina, I shall take you up on it.

[It wouldn't do well to visit just to fall asleep. That would... probably be rude.]

He's a sad boy with a messed up upbringing who doesn't like to see others suffer

[beshackled]

You've the right of it. Life is complicated, but one need not let those complications stand in the way.

[Even if that complication ends up being a god. Or mayhap especially when that complication ends up being a god.]

canon is not kind to him ;; erich deserves so much better

[crouching_sin]

I don't let anything stand in my way when I really want something.

The question is whether he - or his new master - will want it as well.

But there's little harm in trying at this point, now that the situation has changed.

[beshackled]

[There is a considerable pause as he reads over the words. Part of him still wants to go out and find the missing cage, but... the assertion is at least somewhat of a relief.]

If you are certain. However, I pray that you will at least report it missing so that if someone recovers it they know to whom it belongs.

[beshackled]

Aye.

Mayhap your kin from the parallel timeline can provide you with guidance on the matter.

Either way, I wish you well, as ever.

[crouching_sin]

Maybe he can.

I appreciate it, though. There's not all that many who care for people who are near-strangers.

[beshackled]

There aren't?

[Erichthonios... may have been somewhat socially isolated growing up, due to the actions of certain persons. So he genuinely doesn't know.]

[crouching_sin]

[Erich, please... Naoya sighs on his end and rubs the bridge of his nose. An innocent soul as well...]

Not really, no. Most people tend to care for those immediately around them - friends, family, and themselves. That's not to say that people don't help strangers, but it's more unusual to see than simply passing them by.

[queenofkur]

Of course. I do not plan to give up the search.

Ah, but pray forgive my manners. I am Ereshkigal, Queen of Kûr and Goddess of Death.

[ What do you mean they already spoke? S-She had been very obviously anonymous! Totally so!! ]

sender: aymeric

[dualtiful]

I fortunately have been spared, but there are those to whom these thieves have taken a liking to.

[ ...

Oh no. ]

... I suppose it has occurred once again?

Sender: Estinien Varlineau

[soughtrevenge]

Note: I'm only on P3, but I want to tag you. I'll be finishing Panda this weekend

What manner of creature is stealing your belongings?

[beshackled]

'Tis good to finally be given a name to match with your kind words.

[Although he had seen the bit during her 'anonymous' adventures, a proper introduction holds much more meaning.]

I am Erichthonios, a warder of Pandæmonium. If I may ask, what form of address do you prefer others to use when speaking towards you?

[beshackled]

I think I understand. Pray forgive my lack of knowledge on the matter. 'Twas only recently I gained friends, and my relationship with family is

[A pause.]

complicated.

The friends I speak of aided me as strangers during a time of great turmoil for me.

[beshackled]

There were three of them again. Fortunately that which they desire is secured to my waist, but 'tis a touch alarming to feel something suddenly tugging at one's belt.

Congrats on meeting the world's angriest angry birb

[beshackled]

Several winged beings of diminutive stature, with features otherwise resembling that of mankind.

[He is tall, so the winged ones are going after him.]

[dualtiful]

Aye, that is most concerning. Though full glad you were able to secure your wares before they were spirited away.

Have they entered your place of residence?

[queenofkur]

Simply Ereshkigal will do. I am not, after all, capable of conducting my duties in a realm where death does not exist.

I must confess to something quite shameful.

We once spoke before, while I was under the cover of anonymity. I am however happy to finally be able to reveal who I am.

[crouching_sin]

An isolated life? That's understandable, then. And... well. Each family is unique, but you'll find many people have 'complicated' families.

But it's good that you had people help you. It's not like I'm saying it's a bad thing, just... unusual. So it makes those that would help all the more different.

[beshackled]

As much as I would hesitate to accept such a description for myself, I cannot deny that my friends are remarkable people.

Would that they were here with me, but whatever it is that has grasped a part of us appears to have not taken hold of them.

[beshackled]

Aye, they have. But I've not much in the way of possessions to attract their attention aside from that which I keep on my person.

[beshackled]

I must confess, I had guessed that you were she. Though 'tis not impossible that one may attempt writing in another's journal, few here write with such an eloquent manner as you do.

Still, I am glad you have allowed me the honor of knowing your name.

[crouching_sin]

Well, who knows? My cousin showed up - maybe your friends will as well.

Sender: Ralsei

[a_sweet_little_peach]

I haven't! I just got back, are --

The writing trails off, down the side of the page.

Minutes later, it continues.

Oh, I see. Yes, that would be a problem.

[queenofkur]

Ah. I must thank you for the compliment.

Hopefully someday we shall meet in person.

As may have been evident from our previous discussion, I am not very good in social situations. However, I am ever striving to improve.