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Sender: Anonymous, but signed as 'Gossip' on the bottom
To: Everyone
Subject: Helpful titbit

A place that dozen't ask for any coin, you'd think that'd be a beggar's haven! But findin' myself lacking reason to sell my wares, so feel fortunate you're gettin' the best gossip from Fresno Street for completely free here.

And I got here a bit that's an absolute smasher! Now, got ye eyes glued to the page?

[Since it's all reading now, it's definitely different from telling passer-bys on the street. It's okay, he'll adapt.]

Just between uz, saw a man throw a shoe directly at another fella! Straight from the ground to a treehouse and it knocked the guy clean over! Everyone talkin' about these dreamotion abilities, but I witnessed with my very eyes how effective a shoe can be.

Maybe we should all start practicin' that move. But if you wanna tell me an effective alternative, I got me eyes open. Ya know, in case I run outta shoes.

[Contrary to his icon, Vigil is dressed in a nice enough suit, the blue overtone matching the gloom that seems to surround the man. There's definitely an exhausted air to him as he stares up at the fruit hanging from the tree, because this is apparently his life now. And he thought the whole business back home was tiring...]

Exploding fruits.....

[Because it can't be normal fruits here, they have to explode if touched. So, the only way to get them down is through those abilities everyone's been using, but... he really hasn't been practicing that. He looks around to anyone that's also working on this task and he musters up some courage, before addressing the other person.]

I do apologize, but... are you familiar with these dreamotion abilities?

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Wouldn't rocks be just as effective and easier to replace?

[Give Gossip a moment as he stares at the name. Well, he's spoken with a man nicknamed the 'Reaper,' so why not Satan as well.]

Guess if the rock's the size of a shoe. But could be hard just findin' a rock like that layin' around. What if it's just you and your shoes standin' in front of the reaper??

[ Gotta collect 'em all. ]

If I found myself standing in front of the Reaper, I'd be too busy focusing on enjoying my last few seconds alive. In other situations, though, I'd probably just keep a small rock on my person. If you're good at magic, you can cast a spell to make the rock pocket-sized until you need it, make it return to you no matter how far you throw it, etc.

You should always be as prepared as possible. Not that I'm saying being quick witted and coming up with a plan on the spot isn't worthwhile because it most certainly is, but if you're prepared, then any on-the-spot plans become instantly more feasible.

I guess you could cast a few spells on your shoes, though, if it absolutely must be a shoe you lob at someone.

Edited 2021-11-20 02:13 (UTC)

Just between uz, I'm no good at magic. Tried a few times with that dreamotion energy, but quickly found meself returnin' to what I'm good at. You know, the word of the street, the gossip of town.

[......]

Maybe I should be carryin' around an extra shoe with me. One to throw, one to put on and run. And I'm gonna let you on a little secret here, the fella that got conked by the shoe... he was the Reaper himself! So I'm ready to face his pale face if he crosses my patch.

[ Satan has a hard time believing anything can stay between the two of them when the sender of the initial post is called GOSSIP. ]

It's not bad to rely on what you're good at, but just because you're not good at magic now doesn't mean you can't be. You just have to practice. It's not an art that can be learned in just a few hours.

[ The Reaper was WHAT. ]

I'm sorry, you said the target of the shoe was the Reaper? And the person who threw the shoe lived? Are you sure?

Edited 2021-11-21 13:58 (UTC)

Truth be told, don't even know what I'm tryin' to practice. ...Maybe create some shoes for meself! Won't have to worry about runnin' barefooted that way!

Absolutely sure on that one. There was some yellin', but the Reaper just returned to his shadowy lair without hurtin' the shoe thrower. Luck must've been shining on him that night! Or maybe he found the Reaper's secret weakness.

The best way to learn magic is to focus on something you need or want and figure out how to make the magic work for you. So, if you really want a pair of magic shoes, go for it. Just don't get discouraged when it doesn't work the first try. It usually takes months to get a good result from a new type of magic, and decades to come anywhere close to mastering it.

[ So, he figures starting with a pair of magic shoes is a good first step for a human. ]

I can't believe it. I mean, I do believe that it's possible that the Reaper scurried away, but for the Reaper to scurry away without exacting any kind of revenge? That's unheard of. I wonder if it's a different Reaper than the one I know. You're sure you saw what you saw?

[.......]

So you're very familiar with magic, eh? Guess with anythin', just takes a lot of practice to use it. Well, good to know! You'll be seein' me with fancy new shoes someday.

[He's actually going to take this tip pretty seriously. All of this is truly new to him, but... he can't ignore something that can be extremely useful.]

Aye, as I said, I saw what I saw. Maybe there is one guy also goin' by the Reaper. Strange nickname, but sure. If you tell me somethin' interesting, I'll give you another titbit of where I saw the guy get smacked.

Edited 2021-11-23 00:28 (UTC)

Familiar with magic in my own world. I'm still new to the dreamotion energy here, but have picked up the basics pretty easily because of my background in magic. But anyone can do magic with enough time, energy and practice. I'm sure you'll get your magic shoes soon enough.

[ Well, maybe not soon enough. But eventually. Probably. ]

Something interesting?

[ Satan does have an insatiable curiosity, but at the same time he's not sure anything he knows would qualify as "interesting" to someone he hardly knows. ]

What kind of information are you looking for? And don't say "interesting." Define it a little more.

How about somethin' about the Reaper you keep mentionin'. Might be the same guy or different, but these eyes are open to new bits.

The Reaper I know lives in a cave where they maintain the life candles of every single living being of demons and humans alike. From what I know of them, they take great offense to even the slightest insults. They shortened one of my brother's life candles because he broke a record that once belonged to the Reaper.

That's what makes it so surprising that this Reaper didn't really have much of a reaction to having a shoe lobbed at them.

[..........]

Wait wait, you're really talkin' about the wraith that reaps people when they pass on? And you know this guy?

[Well, guess he is talking to Satan....]

Are they here???

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