[16:17:20] * 42nights goes to find finn, long black gloves covering most of her forearms [16:17:35] * bandetto scrapes ice off of a book [16:17:37] <42nights> finn? [16:17:43] <bandetto> Yes? [16:17:57] <42nights> I believe it is time for your food. [16:18:01] * bandetto puts the book back on the shelf and raises an eyebrow [16:18:09] <bandetto> Oh, uh... alright. [16:18:24] <bandetto> Um... what do you have in mind...? [16:18:33] <42nights> Pork... of a kind [16:18:50] <42nights> I have prepared an area for us to be safe. [16:18:58] * catterfly leans against the wall, idly stretching her wings [16:19:02] * bandetto freezes [16:19:10] <42nights> Hello kaja. [16:19:20] <catterfly> Ah, hello Nights [16:19:39] * 42nights looks slightly unimpressed at her intimidation tactic [16:19:59] <42nights> Can I help you with anything? [16:20:00] <catterfly> I was looking for you, if you had any... Oh, Finn, [16:20:11] * bandetto jumps a bit and looks up at her [16:21:01] <42nights> We were about to prepare food for finn. [16:25:41] <42nights> If you need anything urgently you can speak with the crew. [16:26:00] <catterfly> Oh, your method. May I spectate? I'd be interested to see if it works. [16:26:22] <42nights> If finn is alright with that. [16:26:26] * bandetto glances at 42 nervously [16:26:41] <bandetto> ...Not... not really... [16:26:44] * catterfly holds her hands up [16:26:45] <42nights> She will not harm you, I will ensure it. [16:26:54] <catterfly> I'd not be in with you, just looking. [16:27:05] * bandetto frowns behind his mask [16:27:19] <42nights> She would observe as I did before. [16:27:32] <bandetto> ...Fine. [16:27:35] <catterfly> And if this goes well, I won't attend any future ones. [16:28:23] * bandetto crosses his arms and sighs [16:28:30] <bandetto> Let's just... get this over with. [16:28:49] <42nights> follow me then [16:29:15] <42nights> Let me ensure our privacy... [16:29:49] <bandetto> *mutters* ...hostile... [16:29:57] * 42nights holds open the steel door for finn and kaja [16:30:02] * bandetto heads inside [16:30:14] * catterfly follows him slightly at a distance [16:30:42] <bandetto> ...This looks like a prison... [16:30:52] <42nights> Finn if you would empty anything on you. To ensure our safety. [16:30:59] <bandetto> Oh, uh-- sure. [16:31:08] <42nights> It is to keep us safe from your uncontrolled state finn. [16:31:18] <42nights> I could not take any more chances. [16:31:27] * bandetto removes his gloves and tucks them in his pocket [16:31:57] * 42nights types in a keypad and the doors open [16:32:11] * 42nights steps in and waits for finn. [16:32:21] * bandetto takes a deep breath and follows her inside the chamber [16:32:41] <42nights> You will be fine finn. Try to relax. [16:32:53] <bandetto> I... I know, I just... [16:32:59] * 42nights touches the back of the muzzle and it snaps open [16:33:10] * bandetto sighs and rubs his jaw [16:33:28] * 42nights puts it in the corner of the chamber [16:33:48] <42nights> I will be back in a moment. [16:34:02] * bandetto pauses, looking around the chamber [16:34:21] <catterfly> Looks good, honestly. [16:34:28] * bandetto avoids her gaze [16:35:01] <catterfly> If this can contain your hunger, you and I will have significantly less problems. [16:35:38] * bandetto ignores her and idly taps his claws together [16:35:41] * 42nights returns with a hog-tied pig, dragging it on a wheeled mover [16:36:42] * 42nights slides it in the chamber and closes the door quickly [16:37:15] * bandetto looks a bit hesitant and frowns [16:37:27] <bandetto> ...I don't really wanna hurt it. [16:37:30] <bandetto> It's just a pig. [16:37:35] * 42nights sighs* [16:38:04] * bandetto kneels next to it and mumbles [16:38:28] <42nights> Must I come in there and help you? [16:38:36] <bandetto> N-no, I just-- [16:38:40] <bandetto> I don't want to kill it. [16:38:54] <catterfly> Aren't you hungry, Finn? [16:39:01] <bandetto> Y-yeah, but- [16:39:15] <catterfly> That little cutting edge, the gnawing in your stomach.. [16:39:31] <bandetto> I mean, I think the reason I can even stand eating... people, is... [16:39:40] <bandetto> I kind of lose my mind a little. [16:39:48] * 42nights walks to the table and picks up the sword on it and slips on the body armour on the stand. [16:39:56] <bandetto> I can't control it, you know... [16:39:58] <catterfly> ... [16:40:55] * 42nights opens the doors a second and punctures the pig with the tip of the sword causing it to squeal [16:41:02] * bandetto jumps back a little [16:41:11] * bandetto seems even more hesitant now [16:41:12] * 42nights blood flows freely and she backs out and closes the door [16:41:24] * bandetto frowns and moves closer to it [16:41:34] * bandetto freezes the wound shut [16:41:56] <42nights> Finn it is dead now whether you let it waste or not is up to you. [16:42:33] * bandetto freezes the pig's blood and it turns pale relatively quickly [16:42:51] * bandetto shoves the now frozen and dead pig away from him [16:43:23] <bandetto> ...Sorry. [16:43:32] <bandetto> I can't... I can't do it. [16:43:57] * 42nights makes a faint annoyed noise [16:44:09] <42nights> at least I do not have to freeze the meat... [16:44:26] * catterfly raises an eyebrow and looks at Nights [16:44:53] <catterfly> Maybe a pigman? [16:45:00] <42nights> Yes I thought so [16:45:11] <42nights> If that fails there is one more option. [16:45:25] <catterfly> I sincerely hope you don't mean to stick yourself in there. [16:45:41] * 42nights opens the door and pulls the pig out shaking her head [16:46:23] * 42nights leaves and returns with a similarly bound pigman and throws it into the chamber [16:46:44] <bandetto> ...Eugh... [16:46:47] * 42nights slashes the bindings and frees it then closes the door [16:47:10] <bandetto> ...It's... rotting. [16:47:23] <42nights> I do not kaja, do not worry. [16:47:55] * bandetto grimaces a bit at the pigman [16:48:07] <42nights> ... [16:48:19] * bandetto settles on staying as far away from it as possible [16:48:35] <42nights> Kaja I could send him into a frenzied state, prehaps then he could eat. [16:48:46] <42nights> We cannot leave him to starve to death. [16:48:49] <catterfly> By what, bleeding on the pigman? [16:49:05] <42nights> bleeding in general. [16:49:49] <catterfly> Definitely an idea, and it might even work. [16:50:05] <42nights> If this does not work he could be at risk to frenzy outside of the chamber. [16:50:25] <bandetto> ...I'm right here you know... [16:50:29] <catterfly> And we'd all like that not to happen [16:50:38] <catterfly> Yes, you are. We could talk outside if you'd like to not hear. [16:51:17] * bandetto grumbles and sits on the metal floor [16:53:16] <catterfly> We could.... go kidnap a villager. [16:53:29] <42nights> ...no. [16:53:32] * bandetto glances at them and raises an eyebrow [16:53:32] <catterfly> Not one of us, definitely more human than a pig or pigman. [16:53:56] <42nights> They are sentient though. [16:54:09] <catterfly> One could argue pigs are too. [16:54:26] <42nights> ... we do not need kidnap one. [16:54:37] <bandetto> ... [16:54:45] <catterfly> ...Do you already have one here? [16:54:51] <42nights> Finn would you please kill that pigman? It is awfully annoying. [16:54:57] <bandetto> I-- [16:55:02] <bandetto> A-alright... [16:55:21] * bandetto forms an icy crystal in his hand and shoots it at the pigman [16:55:38] * bandetto watches it drop to the floor and frowns [16:55:44] <42nights> Thank you. [16:55:56] <42nights> I do. [16:56:16] <catterfly> How... useful. [16:56:29] <42nights> A barbarian compared to the rest, mindless creature I was not even sure was a villager. [16:56:58] * 42nights disappears out of the room shaking her head and muttering things under her breath [16:57:58] * 42nights returns, the goggles down and the black gloves now mostly red [16:58:10] * catterfly raises both eyebrows [16:58:26] <42nights> It does not like to comply.... [16:58:57] <42nights> throws he gloves in though the bars of the chamber [16:59:09] <42nights> Smell that. [16:59:13] * bandetto looks down at the gloves and looks back up at her [16:59:30] * bandetto sniffs from where he's standing and whips his tail impatiently [16:59:46] * bandetto looks a bit fidgety and sniffs audibly [16:59:50] <catterfly> And there it is... [17:00:41] <bandetto> Y-you said... there was a villager... r-right? [17:01:52] * 42nights leaves and drags a stretcher in the visibly bleeding villager laying on it fussing [17:01:59] * bandetto glances around nervously and wrings his hands together [17:02:20] * 42nights heaves and seems to struggle with the stretcher as it thrashes. [17:02:37] * catterfly steps over and helps her lift it [17:03:37] <42nights> thank you [17:04:09] * 42nights kicks the lever with her foot and the doors swing open [17:04:16] * bandetto steps back [17:04:27] * bandetto's pupils dilate and he huffs out an icy breath [17:04:41] <catterfly> Let's get this fellow in before you get eaten, Nights. [17:04:49] * 42nights quickly goes in and puts the stretcher down [17:04:54] * bandetto bends his knees slightly and curls his tail in the air [17:05:06] * catterfly sets it down with her, eyeing Finn [17:05:07] * 42nights backs off quickly and shuts the door [17:05:13] * bandetto darts towards the villager [17:05:20] * bandetto quite literally proceeds to rip it to shreds [17:05:45] * bandetto huffs and licks blood off his mouth [17:06:00] * bandetto shivers and steps back [17:06:01] * 42nights watches the blood smear over the walls and floors, her mask and goggles hiding her expression [17:06:28] * bandetto sighs audibly and sinks to the floor [17:06:35] * catterfly watches Finn carefully, nodding [17:07:08] * bandetto blinks a couple of times and looks up at them [17:07:24] <bandetto> ...Is it over? [17:07:38] * 42nights crosses her arms, her nails sinking into her coat sleeves [17:07:46] <42nights> Yes. [17:07:51] <catterfly> One whole villager. [17:07:54] * bandetto licks blood off his claws and huffs [17:08:31] <42nights> Clean yourself demon and put on the muzzle. [17:08:39] <bandetto> ...Huh? [17:08:43] <bandetto> Oh, r-right... [17:08:59] * bandetto picks the muzzle off of the floor and puts it on [17:09:20] * 42nights turns and picks up the same clipboard as before and starts writing [17:09:46] * bandetto seems to be shaking a bit [17:10:02] * bandetto stares at his grown-back claws for a moment before pulling the gloves back on [17:10:49] <catterfly> That seemed to work, then. [17:11:33] * 42nights does not answer and continues writing [17:12:10] * 42nights looks up only to hit the lever to power the doors again [17:12:30] <42nights> You are free to go, stay in the castle grounds as we agreed. [17:12:37] * bandetto glances back at the now unrecognizable corpse before leaving the chamber [17:13:18] <catterfly> Don't forget your things, Finn. [17:13:23] <bandetto> ...Right. [17:13:42] <bandetto> That's it, then...? [17:13:59] <42nights> Yes. [17:14:03] <catterfly> Looks like a nice steady diet of villagers will be your food. [17:14:17] <bandetto> ...Alright. [17:14:26] * 42nights stares at the corpse with clipboard in hand [17:14:30] * bandetto nods to both of them before striding out of the room [17:17:23] * catterfly goes over to Nights, reaching for her blood-splattered goggles before hesitating. [17:17:49] <catterfly> Those need to be cleaned before they go back on your head. [17:18:31] <42nights> Th-they have seen far worse in their time. *her voice flat and controlled* [17:18:59] <catterfly> Yes, but no need to abuse them any more than you have to. [17:19:39] * 42nights strips them off and pulls a cloth from her pocket [17:19:55] <catterfly> They need to be washed, Nights. Not just wiped.. [17:20:10] * catterfly gently takes them out of her hands and finds a sink [17:20:25] <42nights> I never was good at cleaning the blood. [17:21:21] <catterfly> It stains easily, and is nigh impossible to get out of clothing [17:21:46] * catterfly scrubs at them very gently, holding them up to the light and peering through them to make sure [17:21:56] * catterfly one can see through them clearly [17:23:47] * catterfly squints through them a little harder, turning to look around and stopping to peer at nights [17:23:49] * 42nights quickly snatches the goggles out of her hands and pockets them [17:24:50] * catterfly studies Nights' face [17:25:15] <catterfly> You should be sleeping more, Dyu [17:25:27] * 42nights' expression is one of disgust and exhaustion [17:26:10] <42nights> That I should but I can do so when I am dead. [17:26:14] <catterfly> I'll clean up the.. body. You go rest, please. [17:27:30] * 42nights sighs [17:27:48] <42nights> If I refused I assume you would just push me further? [17:28:27] * catterfly nods quietly* You need the sleep, your body needs to rest more often than you let it. [17:28:48] * 42nights waves her hand [17:28:57] <42nights> fine fine then. [17:29:25] <42nights> The hose is in a panel over there *motions to the wall* [17:29:34] <42nights> Leave the... remains for me. [17:29:49] <catterfly> Where should I leave them? [17:30:35] <42nights> In the corner. there is nothing but bone and cartilage there once you wash the blood off [17:30:45] * 42nights puts a hand on kaja's shoulder [17:30:48] <42nights> thank you [17:31:22] * catterfly smiles and rests her hand on Nights' for a moment [17:31:28] <catterfly> Rest well.

[16:09:59] <EggplantWitch> ah, this place creeps me out...Nights? Nights! [16:10:18] * EggplantWitch runs into the lab [16:10:19] <EggplantWitch> NIGHTS [16:10:35] * 42nights jumps form her chair a pen flying into the air [16:10:45] <EggplantWitch> ah! Oh. Um. Sorry. [16:10:47] <42nights> MY stars whats the matter! [16:11:02] <EggplantWitch> nothing's the matter. I just...had an idea. [16:11:19] <EggplantWitch> concerning Finn [16:11:21] * 42nights noticably relaxes [16:11:27] <42nights> oh, good. [16:12:06] * 42nights rubs between her eyes and adjusts her goggles [16:12:08] <42nights> So? [16:12:23] <EggplantWitch> well, we both know that Finn doesn't want to hurt anyone [16:12:31] <EggplantWitch> it's the demon part of him that does all the bad stuff [16:12:47] <EggplantWitch> and I overheard some of what you were saying to Blue just then on the headset [16:13:13] <EggplantWitch> and I thought maybe we could help Finn build up a resistance to the bloodlust crazy thing [16:13:28] <EggplantWitch> in kinda the same way to blue slowly building up her flight muscles, or whatever that was [16:14:28] <42nights> I am not sure the same situation applies here egg. [16:14:57] <42nights> It would be dangerous to even have him out of muzzle when he is hungry. [16:14:59] <EggplantWitch> I'm, uh, not sure if I worded that right... [16:15:15] <EggplantWitch> then we don't take the muzzle off just yet [16:15:48] <EggplantWitch> if there's only a tiny drop of blood then he might find it easier to stamp down the instinct [16:16:14] <EggplantWitch> Um. Maybe. We should probably ask him. [16:16:26] <42nights> mm perhaps you are right. [16:16:38] <42nights> Yes let us ask him. [16:16:54] * 42nights straightens her coat and pushes the chair back in. [16:17:26] * 42nights holds the doors open for egg [16:17:36] <EggplantWitch> thank you! [16:17:45] <42nights> he should be on castle grounds. [16:18:07] <EggplantWitch> he was around curls's altar about half an hour ago [16:18:10] <EggplantWitch> he might still be there [16:18:46] <42nights> perhaps. [16:19:04] <42nights> Finn? [16:19:10] * bandetto lies asleep in the branches over the training area [16:19:23] * EggplantWitch carefully approaches the tree [16:19:28] <EggplantWitch> er, Finn? [16:19:34] * bandetto snores quietly [16:19:35] <EggplantWitch> FINN. [16:19:38] <EggplantWitch> FINN WAKE UP [16:19:43] * bandetto jumps at the sound of his name and topples out of the tree [16:19:48] <bandetto> OOF! [16:19:52] <EggplantWitch> s-sorry [16:19:54] * bandetto scrambles to his feet [16:20:01] <bandetto> What-- What's going on? [16:20:11] <EggplantWitch> um. I had an idea of how we could help you. [16:20:16] * bandetto rubs his head [16:20:22] <bandetto> ...Huh? [16:20:39] <EggplantWitch> will even the tiniest, tiniest drop of blood send you into crazy mode? [16:20:46] <bandetto> I, um... [16:20:50] <bandetto> I have no idea. [16:20:56] <EggplantWitch> I thought maybe we could help you build up a kind of immunity to it [16:21:10] <bandetto> ...An immunity? [16:21:31] <EggplantWitch> yeah. Or a resistance, same thing [16:21:35] <42nights> The ability to control yourself in that state. [16:21:39] <bandetto> Oh. [16:21:50] <bandetto> Well... What do you have planned? [16:22:08] <EggplantWitch> if you're exposed - in a safe environment, of course - to a small drop of blood [16:22:17] <EggplantWitch> we can see if you can fight it. [16:22:28] <bandetto> ...Okay. [16:22:32] <EggplantWitch> you won't be able to really hurt anyone because of the, um, muzzle. [16:22:44] <bandetto> That doesn't sound too bad, I guess. [16:22:58] <EggplantWitch> I don't mind if it's, if it's my blood. [16:23:13] <EggplantWitch> and Nights can write it down and make it scientific. [16:23:19] <42nights> Are you sure egg? [16:23:36] <EggplantWitch> well...everyone else hates him and we can't use Curls or you [16:23:43] <EggplantWitch> and I want to help. So I don't mind. [16:23:51] * 42nights nods [16:24:02] <bandetto> ...Alright, then. [16:24:05] <bandetto> Where to? [16:24:14] <EggplantWitch> somewhere small and indoors with a lockable door [16:24:16] <42nights> The only chambers suitable for testing would be my specimen cells. [16:24:22] <EggplantWitch> sounds good [16:24:35] <42nights> Do you wish to start right away? [16:24:42] <bandetto> Er... I suppose. [16:25:05] <bandetto> I'm sure there's a saying for that somewhere. [16:25:10] <EggplantWitch> the sooner we start the better [16:25:15] <42nights> Very well. I will meet you in my lab. [16:25:24] <EggplantWitch> ugh, we just came from there... [16:25:28] <bandetto> ... [16:25:29] <bandetto> She can fly too!? [16:25:41] <EggplantWitch> some kind of gene science thing. Don't worry about it. [16:25:55] <bandetto> That's--okay. [16:26:45] <EggplantWitch> uh, this way [16:26:56] * bandetto wrings his hands nervously [16:27:05] * 42nights waits for them by the door [16:27:17] <EggplantWitch> can I pull the lever? [16:27:19] <42nights> Please do not tap the glass of any of the cells. [16:27:35] <42nights> You may, we should have the blast door closed in case of breach. [16:28:06] * EggplantWitch avoids looking at the specimens [16:28:15] <42nights> There is an empty chamber in the back [16:28:33] * 42nights pulls a clipboard from a nearby shelf [16:28:56] * bandetto inspects the tiny room [16:29:01] <EggplantWitch> cozy. [16:29:12] <42nights> hmm the specimen before seems to have broken the door.... [16:29:13] <EggplantWitch> also quite cold. But, uh, I guess that's just you. [16:29:23] <bandetto> Uh, yeah. Sorry. [16:29:34] <EggplantWitch> should we use a different chamber then? [16:29:43] <EggplantWitch> I'd rather not use one with a broken door. Just in case. [16:29:50] <42nights> yes let us. [16:30:04] <bandetto> ...Spider? [16:30:18] <42nights> It is fine, it died a few days ago [16:30:22] <bandetto> Oh. [16:30:24] * EggplantWitch shivers [16:30:34] <bandetto> ...I hope it didn't have spider babies. [16:30:44] <42nights> It has been cleaned egg [16:30:57] <bandetto> This is... all too familiar. [16:31:04] <EggplantWitch> it is? [16:31:10] <bandetto> Yes. [16:31:21] <bandetto> Where have I seen this before... [16:31:33] <EggplantWitch> were you in prison? Or a test cell or something [16:31:42] <bandetto> I don't know. [16:31:59] <EggplantWitch> or a...a chamber [16:34:42] <42nights> Alright, egg could you move into the airlock area? [16:34:50] <EggplantWitch> oh. Alright. [16:34:56] <42nights> It would mean you are serrated at least by a door [16:35:04] * EggplantWitch peers at Finn through the wire [16:35:12] * bandetto blinks at her [16:35:21] <EggplantWitch> I'm going to need something pointy. [16:35:24] <42nights> Finn are you suitably hungry? [16:35:35] <bandetto> ...Most likely. [16:35:42] <bandetto> I have a sword, if you want it... [16:35:45] <42nights> That can be arranged egg [16:35:50] <bandetto> Forgot I had it on me, actually. [16:35:54] <EggplantWitch> wait, I have an arrow [16:35:59] <EggplantWitch> that's not as big as a sword [16:36:06] <bandetto> You should... probably take this anyways. [16:36:12] <EggplantWitch> that might be a good idea [16:36:31] * 42nights hold a scalpel out to egg [16:36:39] <42nights> the tip should suffice [16:36:43] <EggplantWitch> yeah, that's probably a better idea than an arrow [16:37:02] <42nights> These cells are re-enforced glass and concrete, you are safe in here. remember that. [16:37:21] <EggplantWitch> even you can't break through concrete, Finn! I, er, I hope. [16:37:24] <EggplantWitch> Um. Right. [16:37:28] <bandetto> I don't think so. [16:37:43] * EggplantWitch removes her coat and rolls up one of her sleeves [16:37:44] <42nights> It's re-enforced concrete, not even a ghast could. [16:37:57] <EggplantWitch> g-good [16:38:02] <42nights> Begin with pricking a finger egg [16:38:08] <42nights> Nothing major. [16:38:11] <bandetto> I sure hope you aren't trying to stuff ghasts into these things. [16:38:19] <EggplantWitch> I was going to go for the arm because I, well, I use my fingers [16:38:24] <42nights> no... there are other cells for them. [16:38:39] <bandetto> ... [16:38:42] <42nights> ah well that is good as well. [16:38:48] <EggplantWitch> let's just. Do it. [16:38:56] <EggplantWitch> ready, Finn? [16:39:02] <bandetto> ...Yes? [16:39:09] * 42nights holds up the clipboard and starts to scribble something down. [16:39:12] <EggplantWitch> if you feel anything at all you're going to have to give it all you have to fight it [16:39:20] <bandetto> Alright. [16:39:25] <EggplantWitch> I think you can do it. [16:39:30] <EggplantWitch> um. OK. [16:39:48] * EggplantWitch makes a tiny slice into her arm [16:39:59] * bandetto inhales deeply and pauses [16:40:10] * bandetto squeezes his eyes shut [16:40:31] <bandetto> I'm n-not... going to hurt... anybody. [16:40:43] <bandetto> Not-- ugh [16:40:45] <EggplantWitch> th-that's right. [16:40:48] * bandetto puts a hand to his head [16:40:51] <EggplantWitch> you can do it, Finn. [16:41:09] <bandetto> Why does it smell so strong-- [16:41:20] * EggplantWitch is trembling slightly [16:41:30] <EggplantWitch> i-if you think you can't do it j-just say and we can stop [16:41:36] * bandetto leans back against the wall and sinks to a sitting position [16:41:45] <42nights> Concentrate on something else finn. [16:42:08] <bandetto> I'm k-kind of trying... [16:42:17] <EggplantWitch> like. Um. Th-that dress you were going to m-make. [16:42:41] <EggplantWitch> you're doing well [16:42:45] <bandetto> I w-won't-- I won't hurt you. [16:42:54] <bandetto> Th-that angel-- she said she would-- kill me if-- [16:43:04] * bandetto inhales sharply and scratches at his head [16:43:07] <EggplantWitch> I won't let Kaja hurt you either. [16:43:37] * bandetto starts to mutter in demonic tongue [16:43:40] <EggplantWitch> you're doing it, Finn. You're OK. Y-you're fine. [16:43:46] * 42nights continues writing [16:43:52] <bandetto> Vnwl... vnwl nj [Give.... give it] [16:44:00] <EggplantWitch> Um. [16:44:19] <EggplantWitch> I'm starting to scab over now... [16:44:24] <bandetto> Na ihmgwnjv, wblmil-- [Im starving, please--] [16:44:27] <EggplantWitch> which is. Er. Probably a good thing. [16:44:28] <42nights> That is alright egg let it. [16:44:35] * bandetto exhales, still clutching his head [16:44:49] <42nights> Finn speak in english, pull yourself out of that state of mind. [16:45:08] * EggplantWitch slowly lowers her arm [16:45:12] <bandetto> Blh al eph-- [Let me out--] [16:45:19] <EggplantWitch> Finn? Are you OK? [16:45:32] <42nights> Under no circumstance do you open that door egg. [16:45:38] <bandetto> *shouts suddenly* BLH AL EPH, RPAMJ! [LET ME OUT, HUMAN!] [16:45:45] * EggplantWitch leaps away from the door [16:45:54] <EggplantWitch> F-Finn! [16:45:57] * bandetto grips his hair and growls quietly [16:46:10] <42nights> Its self locking from the inside. it is alright egg. [16:46:17] <EggplantWitch> Finn, you were doing it! You know you can do it! [16:46:29] * bandetto seems to be struggling to steady his breathing [16:46:54] * 42nights raps on the glass [16:46:57] <42nights> FINN [16:47:00] * bandetto jumps [16:47:01] <42nights> Concentrate on me. [16:47:04] <42nights> No the blood [16:47:06] <42nights> Me [16:47:14] <42nights> Look at me and concentrate on only me [16:47:15] * bandetto 's eyes flash black for a moment [16:47:32] <42nights> I said concentrate! [16:47:51] <bandetto> I-I'm-- [16:48:01] * 42nights keeps the tapping steady on the glass to give him a source to think about [16:48:23] <42nights> Use the sound and drown everything else out. [16:48:34] * EggplantWitch quietly puts her coat back on [16:48:44] * bandetto lowers his head slightly [16:49:03] <bandetto> I'm-- I'm fine- [16:49:25] <42nights> Good now you try, use your fingers on the wall. [16:49:47] * bandetto taps gently on the wall [16:49:55] <42nights> concentrate on your breathing. good. [16:50:15] <bandetto> *frost spreads at his feet and climbs the wall* [16:50:25] <EggplantWitch> oh. [16:50:39] * 42nights stops the tapping and writes something down [16:50:39] <EggplantWitch> that's not going to be a problem is it? [16:50:49] * bandetto breathes slowly [16:50:54] <bandetto> ...... [16:50:58] <42nights> No the steel with hold. [16:51:03] * bandetto passes out and his head hits the floor with a thunk [16:51:11] <EggplantWitch> F-Finn! [16:51:27] * EggplantWitch reaches for the door handle [16:51:32] * 42nights looks alarmed and enters to lock with egg [16:51:38] <42nights> no [16:51:45] <EggplantWitch> b-but... [16:51:53] <EggplantWitch> Finn... [16:51:57] <42nights> You have the blood and were subject to his violence. [16:52:13] <42nights> If it is anyone it should be me, I do not smell of blood. [16:52:21] <EggplantWitch> good point... [16:52:29] * EggplantWitch stands aside [16:52:38] <42nights> Get the stretcher from the hall. [16:52:55] * 42nights opens the door quietly and approaches finn with caution. [16:53:26] * EggplantWitch runs out and grabs it from the wall, staggering a little under its weight [16:53:55] <42nights> He is unconscious [16:54:04] <EggplantWitch> I - I had no idea he would do that [16:54:05] * bandetto growls quietly [16:54:09] <EggplantWitch> ah! [16:54:22] * 42nights jumps up and kicks the door closed to stop egg from entering [16:54:31] * EggplantWitch rapidly backs out into the hall [16:54:44] <EggplantWitch> Nights, I, um, I'm not sure if you should be so close [16:54:56] <EggplantWitch> I don't want anyone else to get hurt any more than he does [16:55:01] <42nights> Egg... I need you to come carefully and open the door. [16:55:18] * bandetto lifts his head [16:55:23] * bandetto's eyes are as black as void [16:55:30] <EggplantWitch> aah! [16:55:36] <42nights> NOW EGG [16:55:48] * bandetto darts toward her, trying to headbutt her with his horns [16:56:00] * EggplantWitch flings the door open [16:56:13] * 42nights drops to the floor rapidly and avoids is horns [16:56:21] * bandetto slams into the wall [16:56:29] <EggplantWitch> Nights, quick! [16:56:37] * bandetto is knocked unconscious. for real this time. [16:56:50] * bandetto falls onto Nights [16:56:51] * 42nights scrables out of the door [16:57:13] <EggplantWitch> he was doing really well up until...that [16:57:20] * bandetto's forehead bleeds a bit [16:57:29] * 42nights rolls him off of her looking fairly panicked [16:57:53] * 42nights pushes him into the cell and slams the door closed with a boot. [16:58:20] * 42nights stands and straightens her expression and her coat [16:58:39] <EggplantWitch> is he going to be OK? [16:58:43] * 42nights picks up her clipboard in the hall and writes [16:59:03] <42nights> He rammed into the concrete with his head. [16:59:18] <42nights> The impact might have caused a minor concussion at worst. [16:59:28] <EggplantWitch> oh. That's OK then... [16:59:33] <42nights> He will wake up here with a headache. [16:59:50] * 42nights lets out her breath she'd been holding [16:59:58] <EggplantWitch> he was doing it. He was resisting. [17:00:05] <42nights> That was closer then I like... [17:00:13] <42nights> He was. [17:00:24] <EggplantWitch> we...we have to do it again. Not now, of course. [17:01:00] <EggplantWitch> maybe he can build up stamina [17:01:47] <42nights> Prehaps, more tests will show if it is possible. [17:02:05] <42nights> Egg that was only a few drops of blood... [17:02:48] * 42nights shakes her head [17:02:54] <42nights> let me see your arm. [17:02:57] <EggplantWitch> I don't care how long it takes for him to get better at fighting it.. [17:03:00] <EggplantWitch> oh, um, here [17:03:18] * EggplantWitch pushes her sleeves up [17:03:27] <EggplantWitch> it doesn't hurt a lot [17:03:38] * 42nights nods and look at the cut [17:03:53] <42nights> Not much more then a papercut, its good that it healed quickly. [17:04:09] <42nights> May I have my scalpel back? [17:04:29] <EggplantWitch> er, yeah. Sure [17:04:34] * EggplantWitch hands it back over [17:04:44] <EggplantWitch> I kind of left the stretcher propped up against the wall over there [17:04:56] * 42nights puts it back in its guard in her pocket [17:05:08] <42nights> Thank you [17:05:49] <EggplantWitch> so...are we going to do this again in a few days? [17:06:05] <42nights> He will be safe in there for the night. He is bleeding but I will not attempt going in. [17:06:10] <EggplantWitch> if Finn feels up to it [17:06:26] <42nights> Yes we can try in a few days if he feels better. [17:06:37] <EggplantWitch> OK. Good. [17:06:48] <EggplantWitch> I'm...glad it didn't go worse. [17:07:20] <42nights> That would have been unfortunate. [17:07:38] * 42nights tuckes her clipboard under her arm and start to walk out [17:07:57] * EggplantWitch looks at Finn through the glass for a moment, before following her out

[16:20:39] * EggplantWitch frowns in concentration as she knits the last piece of wool [16:20:58] <EggplantWitch> ...done. I think. I hope... [16:22:12] * EggplantWitch notices lights near the altar as she moves towards the Castle [16:22:19] <EggplantWitch> oh. Uh. Guys! [16:22:25] * bandetto jumps a little [16:22:27] * curls101 looks over [16:22:40] <curls101> Hello Egg [16:22:46] <EggplantWitch> oh, uh, hi. [16:22:48] <bandetto> ...Hi. [16:22:53] <EggplantWitch> I was looking for Finn. [16:23:02] <EggplantWitch> Um. Wh-what are you wearing? On your face? [16:23:04] * bandetto stands and brushes himself off [16:23:08] <bandetto> Um... [16:23:27] * bandetto glances over at Curls [16:23:47] <bandetto> It's... a long story... [16:24:00] <curls101> It's a muzzle...Nights' idea... [16:24:11] <EggplantWitch> oh... [16:24:28] <bandetto> I, uh-- What did you want from me? [16:24:33] <EggplantWitch> I. Um, I made you these... [16:24:41] * curls101 sits on altar [16:24:49] * EggplantWitch holds out a pair of knitted blue gloves [16:25:00] <EggplantWitch> sorry that one is kind of turquoise. I, er, I ran out of blue. [16:25:04] * bandetto looks down at them and his eyes light up [16:25:14] <EggplantWitch> I've...also never knitted anything before. So. Sorry... [16:25:19] <bandetto> No, that's great! [16:25:32] <bandetto> I needed gloves, actually. Helps with the whole icy thing. [16:25:44] <EggplantWitch> yeah, I noticed that. That's why I made them for you! [16:25:44] * bandetto takes the gloves and smiles behind the mask [16:25:51] <EggplantWitch> I'm glad you like them... [16:26:05] <bandetto> I super appreciate it. I didn't know you could knit. [16:26:17] <EggplantWitch> neither did I until I found a book about it in katton [16:26:38] <EggplantWitch> I probably should have started with a scarf, or socks or something. Gloves are hard. [16:26:52] <bandetto> It's not bad at all, though. [16:27:01] <bandetto> I'd say it fits like a glove, but it... is a glove. [16:27:44] * EggplantWitch giggles [16:27:44] <bandetto> I should read that book. Maybe I can make a cool dress or something. [16:28:06] <EggplantWitch> I'm not sure if you could knit a whole dress. [16:28:16] <bandetto> You don't know until you've tried. [16:31:41] <EggplantWitch> I'll get the book from my cottage later, if you like [16:31:52] <bandetto> Sure, and also... [16:32:09] <bandetto> I... suppose I should tell you about the mask... [16:32:43] <EggplantWitch> Well. It'd be nice to know, I guess. [16:32:51] <bandetto> Er... Where should I start... [16:32:55] <bandetto> I mean, you might want to know. [16:33:00] <bandetto> Do you know Vinnie? [16:33:35] <EggplantWitch> yeah! They're my friend c: [16:33:41] <bandetto> O-oh. [16:33:51] * curls101 looks worriedly at Finn [16:34:00] <bandetto> Um, about that... [16:34:11] <EggplantWitch> wh-what's wrong? What happened? [16:34:24] <bandetto> I accidentally hurt Vinnie, and... they almost died. [16:34:32] <bandetto> B-but, I think they're fine- [16:34:37] <bandetto> A-and uh-- [16:34:49] * bandetto fidgets a little and looks at the ground [16:35:23] <EggplantWitch> you...think? Where are they now? [16:35:30] <curls101> As I understand, Vinnie is at Pi-Tec [16:35:30] <EggplantWitch> did they get help? [16:35:38] <bandetto> I think so... [16:35:44] <EggplantWitch> Pi-TEC...well, I guess they could help him. [16:35:57] <bandetto> That's why... I'm wearing this mask. [16:36:04] <bandetto> Nights said it was either this or imprisonment. [16:36:05] <EggplantWitch> Pi has to let me go and see them. Wait, does Kube know? [16:36:12] <bandetto> Who? [16:36:50] <curls101> I don't know if Kube is aware... [16:36:58] <EggplantWitch> Kube is Vinnie's best friend, they live together near Shark Ranch... [16:37:22] <bandetto> Oh... [16:38:19] <bandetto> You... might have to tell them. I'm not... really the one who should be doing that. [16:38:36] <EggplantWitch> no, no I'll...I'll gladly do it. [16:38:57] <EggplantWitch> we're friends too. I hope... [16:39:21] <bandetto> I'm... a little worried about meeting the other people here anyways [16:39:27] <EggplantWitch> I hope Vinnie is being looked after in Pi-TEC. I don't know if Pi likes them that much. [16:39:42] <bandetto> I wouldn't know... [16:51:29] <EggplantWitch> well. I guess I should go and tell them that Vinnie is still alive... [16:51:57] <bandetto> ...I kind of want to apologize to Vinnie. [16:52:05] <bandetto> But they're probably... scared of me. [16:52:31] <curls101> You're also not meant to leave Castle grounds... [16:52:39] <bandetto> ...Right. [16:52:46] <EggplantWitch> I'll talk to them. And I'll tell them that you wanted to say sorry in person. [16:52:57] <bandetto> ...Thank you. [16:53:11] <bandetto> I... honestly can't remember what happened very well... [16:53:35] <EggplantWitch> that's alright. I know how that feels. Kinda. [16:53:58] <EggplantWitch> if it was an accident and you're sorry and Vinnie is alright then I'll forgive you for it. [16:54:06] <EggplantWitch> hopefully Kube sees it the same way. [16:54:19] <bandetto> I don't want another person after me... [16:54:38] <bandetto> There's already three people that want me dead... [16:54:42] <EggplantWitch> it...will be OK. I hope. [16:54:48] <EggplantWitch> three...? [16:55:12] <bandetto> The angel, that mage Krauzer... He's just grumpy, I guess... [16:55:15] <bandetto> And Dr. Clovis. [16:55:18] * bandetto sighs [16:55:41] <EggplantWitch> Krauzer wants everyone dead. Don't take that one personally. [16:55:47] <bandetto> I figured. [16:55:48] <EggplantWitch> and...I always thought Kaja was nice... [16:55:52] <bandetto> ...And Crez, too... [16:56:06] <bandetto> ...Wait... [16:56:13] <bandetto> How do I know that name...? [16:56:23] <bandetto> ...Weird. [16:56:32] <EggplantWitch> you DID have that grave in the graveyard Maybe you met him when you were alive? [16:56:50] <EggplantWitch> or you could have heard someone else saying it. Mundane but also likely. [16:56:59] <bandetto> Huh, I guess so... [16:57:05] <bandetto> I didn't make the connection until now. [16:57:20] <bandetto> I knew him from somewhere. But I'm not sure where. [16:57:47] <EggplantWitch> I'll ask him about it if you like. [16:57:54] <bandetto> No! [16:58:14] <EggplantWitch> Ah! Er. OK. No asking. [16:58:17] <bandetto> He's-- He's probably going to kill me if I see him again... [16:58:38] <bandetto> I just don't want anybody getting hurt. [16:58:42] <bandetto> Especially not Curls. [16:58:52] <curls101> ... [16:59:07] <EggplantWitch> I don't want anybody hurt either. [16:59:15] <EggplantWitch> I...should probably go and talk to Kube now. [16:59:21] <bandetto> If you could pass the apology onto Vinnie... That'd be great. [16:59:25] <curls101> Thank you, Egg [16:59:26] <bandetto> Thank you again. [16:59:43] <EggplantWitch> th-that's alright. Just...doing my job. Whatever my job actually is these days [17:00:09] <EggplantWitch> see you around, guys. And I'm glad you like the gloves, Finn. [17:00:21] * bandetto smiles and waves a gloved hand [17:00:23] <curls101> Farewell, Egg

[14:07:26] * 42nights knocks on finn's door [14:07:28] * bandetto sits awake, lightly tapping his claws on the wall [14:07:37] <bandetto> Hmm? [14:07:57] <42nights> Good morning finn. [14:08:07] <bandetto> ...It's morning? [14:08:13] <42nights> Yes [14:08:15] <bandetto> Oh. [14:08:22] <bandetto> I probably should have slept... [14:08:33] <42nights> Please come with me. [14:08:39] * bandetto hops out of bed and follows her [14:09:11] * curls101 walks into the castle [14:09:31] * bandetto opens his mouth to say something but closes it again [14:09:37] <42nights> Curls, good I was about to call you. [14:09:46] <42nights> Would you follow me as well? [14:09:48] * curls101 looks between the two [14:09:53] <curls101> What's going on? [14:10:40] * bandetto wrings his hands nervously [14:10:43] <curls101> Nights, what is happening here? [14:11:16] * 42nights walks into the machines lab and picks up a finn-sized muzzle on the counter [14:11:31] <42nights> Finn has had an accident. [14:11:41] <curls101> An accident? [14:11:53] * curls101 shoots a look at Finn [14:11:58] <curls101> Another one? [14:11:58] * bandetto avoids her gaze [14:12:06] <42nights> another...? [14:12:36] <bandetto> ...Uh... [14:13:06] <curls101> Kaja informed me of...an incident between Finn and Crez... [14:13:08] * 42nights motions for finn to sit on the counter [14:13:14] * bandetto sits on the counter [14:13:17] <42nights> ah... [14:13:36] <42nights> This was between vinnie and finn. I was informed vinnie almost did not make it... [14:13:49] <curls101> I- What? [14:14:01] <42nights> I cannot have him wandering around this way anymore. [14:14:02] * bandetto doesn't look up from the floor [14:14:24] <curls101> So you intend to do what exactly? [14:14:38] * 42nights tips finn's head up by the chin and carefully places the mask over his mouth [14:14:50] <42nights> The decision has already been made. [14:14:56] <curls101> No! You can't muzzle Finn! [14:15:06] * curls101 steps forwards [14:15:10] * bandetto blinks and glances over at Curls [14:15:38] * 42nights pulls the strappings behind his head and locks them into a black box [14:16:01] <42nights> This is encoded to me curls. I will be handling his feeding now. [14:16:14] <42nights> Im sorry but it was this or imprisonment. [14:16:27] <bandetto> ...This is kinda heavy... [14:16:34] <bandetto> Is this metal? [14:16:44] <curls101> This isn't right, you can't- [14:16:44] * 42nights fusses with the mask to adjust it before tightening it [14:16:52] * bandetto coughs a bit [14:16:53] * 42nights snaps a look at curls [14:17:15] <42nights> He ripped another person's throat out and could not recall it afterward. [14:17:48] * 42nights adjusts her coat and smooths her voice out [14:17:53] <curls101> ...Then keep him at the castle. I don't care If I've got to watch him all the time. Just not this [14:18:06] <bandetto> I...- [14:18:18] <42nights> He will do the same to you. I will not allow it. [14:18:28] * bandetto droops his head [14:18:30] <42nights> Finn please, may I see your hand? [14:18:45] * bandetto holds out his hand [14:18:55] <42nights> This is out of your control as well, your nature now is what you are. [14:19:24] * 42nights takes his hand and pulls a file from the drawer below him [14:19:24] * bandetto frowns behind the mask [14:20:23] * 42nights starts to file his claws down and frowns as the file breaks in two [14:20:29] * bandetto watches her with a blank expression [14:20:39] <curls101> Nights, this is...this is too far [14:21:13] <bandetto> ...Sh-she's right. [14:21:18] <42nights> Killing him would be too far, imprisoning him would be too far, Curls. Starving him would be worse. [14:21:33] <42nights> This is the old option that gives him some degree of freedom. [14:22:37] <curls101> But- This isn't right. I know you don't really care, but it isn't [14:22:41] * 42nights puts the file down and pulls out sandpaper [14:22:53] <bandetto> ...... [14:23:09] * curls101 looks to Finn [14:23:15] <curls101> Sorry buddy... [14:23:22] <42nights> Curls what else should I do? He has proven he cannot control himself. [14:23:39] * 42nights starts to file down the claws properly this time. [14:23:52] <curls101> I can watch over him. Make sure he doesn't hurt anyone else [14:23:56] * bandetto shoots a worried glance at Nights for a split second [14:24:50] <42nights> And what happens to you? or the rest of the crew? This is not up for debate [14:25:04] * 42nights lets go of his hand and motions for the other one [14:25:13] * bandetto puts forward his other hand [14:25:47] * 42nights takes it and repeats the filing [14:26:12] <curls101> I wouldn't let him eat the crew, Nights, I'm not an idiot [14:26:28] <curls101> But it doesn't seem you're listening to me anyhow... [14:26:28] <42nights> You'd not let him eat anyone, yet he has tried. [14:26:38] <bandetto> ...Vinnie was-- [14:26:47] * bandetto stops himself and goes quiet [14:26:56] * 42nights lets go of his hand and lets him inspect them [14:27:17] * bandetto takes a look at his hands and sighs [14:27:46] * 42nights motions toward curls with a nod of the head [14:28:36] <42nights> He is yours to watch over curls, you let him out last night and vinnie was almost killed. [14:28:44] <42nights> I am not debating this with you. [14:28:54] <curls101> ...Fine [14:29:01] <42nights> If you would excuse me I have to get him something to eat. [14:29:12] <curls101> ...C'mon Finn [14:29:17] * bandetto hops off the table [14:29:29] <bandetto> Look, I'm... [14:29:35] <bandetto> ...I'm sorry... [14:29:52] <curls101> I know you are, Buddy... [14:30:23] <bandetto> It... really was an accident [14:30:53] <curls101> You are sure? [14:31:15] <bandetto> Seeing as I can't remember much, yes. [14:31:28] * curls101 sighs [14:31:33] <bandetto> I remember feeling really hungry. And... [14:31:45] <bandetto> Then there was blood, and I was at the castle. [14:32:26] <curls101> You remember nothing of what you did? Hmm.. [14:32:45] <bandetto> The angel said Vinnie is at... Pi-Tec, I believe? [14:32:51] <bandetto> I'm not quite sure where that is. [14:33:21] <curls101> Pi-Tec...is somewhere I wouldn't describe as a `safe place`.... [14:33:32] <bandetto> ...Oh. [14:33:49] <bandetto> Can I be completely honest with you? [14:33:56] * curls101 nods [14:34:18] <bandetto> I think the angel-- Kajasta, I mean-- [14:34:36] <bandetto> I think she... doesn't like me specifically [14:34:54] <bandetto> I suppose it's because I'm a demon, but-- [14:35:12] <bandetto> ...She scares the ever loving shit out of me. And she knows it. [14:36:08] <curls101> Kaja is fiercely protective.. She's just protecting her friends. After last night... [14:36:34] <curls101> Well, she'll probably be mad, if I'm honest [14:36:35] <bandetto> I... I guess so. [14:36:47] <bandetto> Nobody else can see it. [14:37:00] <bandetto> She doesn't really look the way you think she does. [14:37:12] <curls101> You see her differently? [14:37:38] <bandetto> The way she is supposed to look. [14:37:45] <bandetto> With the floating wings, and the eyes... [14:37:51] * bandetto shudders a bit [14:38:09] <curls101> I suppose angels would be scarier to demons... [14:38:18] <bandetto> Please... please don't let her kill me. [14:38:34] <curls101> I'm not going to let anyone kill you, Finn. [14:38:39] <curls101> Don't worry... [14:39:02] <bandetto> I can't really apologize more than I have already [14:39:17] <curls101> Now you just have to prove that you meant it [14:39:45] <bandetto> I... don't know how I would convey that. [14:39:50] <bandetto> Other than wearing this around. [14:39:56] * bandetto taps the metal mask [14:40:14] * curls101 grumbles something incoherent [14:40:34] <curls101> Yes...I suppose you're going to have to play this however Nights wants [14:40:43] <curls101> Not that I approve [14:40:47] <bandetto> It might be a good idea... [14:40:56] <bandetto> If I really did that to Vinnie- [14:41:14] <bandetto> ...I wouldn't want that to happen to anyone, ever. [14:41:59] <curls101> Good. Now you just have to ensure that never happens again...I'll help, somehow [14:42:21] * bandetto smiles behind the mask [14:42:31] <bandetto> I really appreciate it. [14:43:11] <curls101> It's okay, Buddy... C'mon, I've got some more research to do and I gotta watch you [14:43:35] <curls101> Let's see if we can't find a better way to handle this...

[19:50:10] * bandetto walks quickly up the stairs to the castle, one hand clamped over his mouth [19:50:28] * bandetto hurriedly taps on the glass with his other hand [19:50:41] * bandetto glances behind him nervously [19:51:25] * 42nights looks up from the couch hearing the taping and gets up to investigate [19:52:01] * bandetto jumps slightly and waves his hand to call her over [19:53:13] <42nights> Finn [19:53:24] * bandetto looks panicked as hell [19:53:35] * 42nights stops when she sees the blood then starts off at a run [19:54:35] * 42nights holds the door open and looks at him up and down [19:54:40] <42nights> what happened? [19:54:42] * bandetto nervously looks up at her, one hand still over his mouth [19:54:54] <bandetto> *quietly* Th-there's been an accident-- [19:54:58] <bandetto> I need to hide [19:55:13] * 42nights frowns in confusion but steps aside to let him in [19:55:24] <42nights> Are you injured? [19:55:32] <bandetto> I'm-- [19:55:36] <bandetto> ...Yes. [19:55:53] <42nights> well you can walk that's good... [19:56:05] * 42nights heads toward the exam room and holds the door open for him [19:56:15] <42nights> sit [19:56:19] * bandetto does so [19:56:48] * 42nights puts on a pair of sterile gloves and wets a cloth in the sink [19:57:02] <42nights> Finn what happened and where are you injured? [19:57:32] <bandetto> *pauses, then talks quietly* I got stabbed. [19:57:50] * bandetto glances down at his stomach where Crez cut him [19:58:03] <bandetto> It's n-not a deep cut, but... [19:58:15] <bandetto> I r-really shouldn't be the one you're worrying about. [19:59:16] * 42nights looks at him and clues in seeing the blood dripping from his hand over his mouth [19:59:26] <42nights> you... [19:59:36] <bandetto> It... it... was an accident... [19:59:39] <42nights> oh my stars you... [19:59:49] * bandetto looks a little more panicked [20:00:05] * 42nights sighs and pulls his hand down gently from his face [20:00:07] <bandetto> I couldn't help it, I... [20:00:15] * bandetto stops talking, teeth stained with blood [20:01:01] <42nights> you are a demon, it was bound to happen.... I just hoped it would be egg's animals... [20:01:14] <bandetto> They... they won't do. [20:01:37] * 42nights holds his chin while she wipes the blood from his face and hands quickly [20:01:42] <bandetto> I'm sorry, I-- I didn't intend for this to happen-- [20:01:48] <42nights> And you where stabbed? [20:01:55] * bandetto focuses as to not freeze the blood [20:02:13] <bandetto> Yeah, I... didn't actually realize at first... [20:02:41] <42nights> Where? [20:02:48] * bandetto gestures to his stomach [20:04:17] <42nights> Would you lay down? [20:04:24] * bandetto complies and lies down [20:05:21] * 42nights wipes the blood from the wound and looks carefully [20:05:26] * bandetto avoids her gaze and stares at the wall [20:06:27] <42nights> It is not bad. A few stitches should do. [20:06:39] <bandetto> *shaky sigh* Thank you. [20:07:11] * 42nights takes off her gloves and replaces them with clean ones [20:07:34] <42nights> Finn that is a lot of blood for such a small wound. [20:07:48] <bandetto> It's not-- It's not my blood. [20:07:56] <42nights> Who's is it? *turns and prepares the supplies* [20:08:06] * bandetto squeezes his eyes shut for a moment [20:08:17] <bandetto> ...Vinnie. [20:08:49] <42nights> mmm I see *her voice smooths out to reassure him he is safe* [20:09:13] <bandetto> I don't know-- I don't know if they'll be okay. [20:09:40] <42nights> Finn I have a special gel here that will numb the area. I want you to stay still though okay? [20:09:50] <bandetto> Sure, that's fine. [20:09:59] * 42nights puts a hand on his shoulder and looks at him [20:10:09] * bandetto blinks warily [20:10:13] <42nights> What is done is done. We will find out later. [20:10:27] <bandetto> I... alright. [20:10:41] <42nights> I have been told of your binding with curls, and my priority is to keep you safe for now. [20:10:53] * bandetto relaxes slightly [20:11:05] * 42nights applies the gel and waits a second then prods the area [20:11:05] <bandetto> ...Thank you. [20:11:08] <42nights> can you feel that? [20:11:13] <bandetto> Nope. [20:11:21] <42nights> good. [20:11:59] * 42nights quietly stitches the knife wound with neat and even stitching [20:12:26] * bandetto focuses on not freezing it and lightly drums his claws on the table [20:14:16] * 42nights takes gauze from a drawer in the table with some tape and covers the wound [20:14:29] <42nights> Can you try not to freeze that? [20:14:34] <bandetto> I'll try. [20:14:52] <42nights> I do not know how your... physiology works but I do not think it would be wise. [20:15:11] <42nights> You can sit up now. [20:15:15] <bandetto> It depends, really. I have to focus on something to freeze it. [20:15:27] * bandetto sits up and rubs his head [20:15:46] <42nights> Why did you attack vinnie then finn? [20:16:13] <bandetto> I... can't remember, really. [20:16:21] <bandetto> I just know I was... really, really hungry. [20:17:06] <42nights> I had read about your kind in one of the old books. [20:17:16] <bandetto> ...Oh. [20:17:35] <42nights> There was not much, but it mentioned devouring beasts. [20:17:47] <42nights> I assume your food would be live. [20:18:00] <bandetto> ...Y-yeah... [20:18:38] <bandetto> I'm not sure how to deal with that. I don't want to endanger anyone... [20:18:47] * 42nights nods and strips off her gloves throwing them in the bin [20:18:56] <bandetto> But it's happened already... [20:19:29] <42nights> You are a danger now, I did not realize you where straying from the castle. [20:19:44] <42nights> From now on could you try to stay on the grounds? [20:19:45] <bandetto> I... [20:19:53] <bandetto> I'd be happy to. [20:20:04] <42nights> Thank you. [20:20:13] <42nights> Now for your food source... [20:20:47] <42nights> If you require live flesh pigs are closest to humans, that is.... not so hazardous to eat. [20:21:12] <bandetto> I, um-- I think I can handle that, yeah. [20:21:33] <42nights> Finn where is vinnie now? [20:21:42] <bandetto> I... I don't know. [20:21:50] <42nights> Where did this happen? [20:21:52] * catterfly quietly opens the door, leaning against the doorframe [20:21:54] <bandetto> The angel said something about taking them to a doctor, so... [20:21:57] * bandetto freezes [20:22:09] <42nights> goo.. hello kaja [20:22:16] * catterfly extends a wing to block the rest of the doorway, eyes on Finn [20:22:36] * bandetto looks at the floor, trying not to look at her [20:22:49] <42nights> kaja where is vinnie? [20:23:00] <catterfly> Vinnie is alive, thank the Uesi, and no thanks to you, Finn. [20:23:13] <catterfly> They're at Pi-TEC. [20:23:25] * 42nights nods [20:23:27] <42nights> thank you [20:23:30] * bandetto digs his claws into the table and frost slowly spreads over it [20:23:43] <catterfly> Ambrosia was administered. They're staying there til they're stable. [20:23:55] * catterfly taps her fingers on the hilt of her sword [20:24:07] * 42nights frowns [20:24:14] <42nights> Both of you, enough of this. [20:24:25] <catterfly> He tried to kill someone, Nights. [20:24:31] <catterfly> To eat them. [20:24:39] <bandetto> I c-couldn't stop myself-- [20:24:56] <catterfly> As I'm aware. [20:24:57] <42nights> I do not care, he is bound to curls and we could not help that. [20:25:05] <42nights> You quiet too, finn. [20:25:08] * catterfly bares her teeth in what could be called a smile [20:25:17] * bandetto stares at the floor, shaking slightly [20:25:50] * 42nights walks toward kaja and slowly starts to close the door as she walks out shuffling kaja out as well [20:26:33] * catterfly eyes Nights, then moves aside [20:26:41] * 42nights turns and locks the doors [20:26:57] * bandetto hears the doors locking and nervously wrings his hands together [20:27:01] <42nights> Kaja what happened. [20:27:17] <catterfly> He smelled blood, and missed his target. [20:27:26] <catterfly> Tore Vinnie's throat out. [20:27:34] <catterfly> He wasn't going to make it. [20:27:43] <42nights> Who was his targe.... oh stars. [20:28:12] <catterfly> It's going to keep happening. [20:28:24] <catterfly> Whether he's on Castle grounds or not. [20:28:33] <catterfly> It'll just be your crew that takes the bite instead. [20:28:54] <42nights> We will deal with his hunger, and if I need to he will be contained. [20:29:21] <catterfly> By what, feeding him animal? It'll only make him hunger more. [20:29:26] <catterfly> That's what addiction does. [20:30:17] <42nights> And what do you suggest me to do? I cannot kill him, and if I starve him what happens to curls? [20:31:21] <catterfly> ...I'm not sure what kind of summon bond they have, so while he is killable, I wouldn't suggest it. [20:31:35] <catterfly> Doesn't usually apply to hunger, though. Or thirst. [20:31:57] <42nights> Then you suggest me to cage him? [20:32:29] * 42nights frowns and rubs her temples [20:32:40] <catterfly> In all honesty, if he weren't bonded, I'd suggest killing him. [20:32:55] <catterfly> But caging him won't do any good. [20:32:57] <42nights> I would have killed him already if he had not been! [20:33:31] <42nights> I do not need this half beast but while he is here under curls I will treat him like his human half [20:33:50] <catterfly> He is neither beast, nor human. [20:33:55] <catterfly> He is a demon. [20:34:05] <catterfly> Underdark, horns, curse and all [20:34:15] <42nights> Then shall I treat "it" like an animal? [20:34:37] <catterfly> He isn't an animal, as much as he acts like one. [20:34:56] <catterfly> He's.... displaced. And it isn't going well for anyone. [20:35:32] * catterfly sighs [20:36:09] <catterfly> This is easier on some worlds, where there's a good population of people where no one cares if [20:36:23] <catterfly> they go missing. Slave worlds are good habitats for demons. [20:36:42] <catterfly> Everyone here is... treasured, in some way. [20:36:58] <42nights> There are very few here. [20:37:47] <42nights> I cannot put my crew at risk and I cannot imprison him. [20:38:12] <catterfly> And letting him loose will only duplicate this situation [20:38:19] <42nights> What if I mussle him? [20:39:41] <catterfly> Maybe... but it'd just make him hungry. [20:39:47] <42nights> I have the skill and materials to make restraints he could not eat until I say. [20:40:17] <42nights> I will keep him on pigs... perhaps pigmen would suit his appetite a bit better. [20:40:47] <catterfly> They are zombified, but that's an idea. [20:41:17] <42nights> If only we had enough subjects like the other world... [20:41:34] <42nights> As you said the slave worlds would have been more suitable [20:41:34] <catterfly> Having an expendable population would be... helpful. [20:42:24] <42nights> It is still not ideal [20:42:38] <catterfly> No. Nothing will be, really. [20:42:42] <catterfly> He doesn't belong here. [20:42:50] <catterfly> ...Less so than us, really. [20:44:04] * catterfly shakes her head [20:44:19] <catterfly> Let me have a word with him, and then we can let him heal for the night and decide in the morning [20:44:19] <42nights> You are the expert kaja, I will listen to your suggestions. [20:44:42] <42nights> I do not want him alone with you kaja, do not take offence. [20:44:58] <catterfly> Worried he'll attack me, or I him. [20:45:11] <42nights> both. [20:45:26] * 42nights pulls the keys out of her pocket and unlocks the door [20:45:33] <catterfly> I promise I will not physically hurt him. If he attacks me, you'll know. [20:45:40] * bandetto looks up, tapping his nails on the table [20:45:46] <42nights> Please try to keep him calm, he is already panicked. [20:46:30] * 42nights nods toward finn and closes the door behind kaja [20:46:59] * catterfly looks quietly at Finn, her halo flickering [20:47:08] * bandetto clenches his hands into fists and meets her eyes [20:48:07] * catterfly's shape flickers too, turning a stark white for the barest of moments [20:48:14] * bandetto flinches slightly [20:48:16] <catterfly> You remember the promise I made you, Finn? [20:48:29] * bandetto nods hesitantly [20:48:36] <catterfly> Good. [20:49:29] <catterfly> You... held your half of it. [20:49:57] <catterfly> I will fulfill mine at a later date. [20:50:13] <bandetto> ... [20:50:13] <catterfly> I suggest not repeating your part again. [20:50:25] * 42nights frowns at kaja [20:50:52] * catterfly smiles easily at Nights, ruffling her wings [20:51:02] * 42nights sighs [20:51:32] <catterfly> While I don't expect an apology from you, Finn. [20:51:53] <catterfly> I do want you to understand that you shouldn't do that again. [20:52:19] * bandetto nods again [20:53:05] <catterfly> Good! Clever little Finn. [20:53:21] * catterfly smiles, flickering again. [20:53:31] * bandetto clenches his jaw and tries not to look away [20:53:55] * catterfly turns to Nights and nods [20:54:01] * 42nights nods [20:54:06] <42nights> one more thing kaja [20:54:12] <catterfly> Mmm? [20:54:22] <42nights> You never answered, who was the target? [20:55:48] <catterfly> ...I was too distracted by the missing throat to really discern who he was trying to attack. [20:56:31] <42nights> mm I see, probably wise. [20:57:32] <42nights> If you wish you can stay in a guest room or rest in my room. I do not think I will be sleeping. [20:58:09] <catterfly> I need to research something, and those books are at home. [20:58:15] <catterfly> But thank you for the offer. [20:58:41] <42nights> Alright then. safe flight back, thank you for your help here. [20:59:11] <catterfly> Always glad to help. Fare well, Dyu [20:59:42] * catterfly leaves without looking at Finn again [20:59:54] * bandetto watches her leave then glances up at Nights [21:00:06] * 42nights closes the door and leans against the counter [21:00:13] <bandetto> Y... You saw it too, right? [21:01:13] <42nights> Yes, she will carry out that promise if you do that again. [21:01:13] <bandetto> N-no, I mean... [21:01:13] <42nights> The halo? [21:01:22] <bandetto> ...Nevermind. I don't think anyone else can see it. [21:01:24] <bandetto> The eyes, and the... floating body parts. [21:01:34] <42nights> ... [21:01:36] * bandetto exhales slowly [21:02:41] <42nights> Finn you have have been deemed a hazard. You have options however. [21:03:00] <42nights> I will never back you into a corner until you kill.... you almost did however. [21:04:05] <42nights> You may starve in a prison or you may allow me to file your claws and muzzle you. [21:04:19] <bandetto> ...Oh. [21:04:33] <42nights> The second will have a diet of any animal I deem fit and of course your choice out of the list. [21:04:57] <bandetto> I- I think I'll go with the latter... [21:05:32] * 42nights nods [21:05:45] <bandetto> I'm... [21:05:50] <bandetto> I'm really sorry. [21:05:58] <bandetto> I'm so fucking sorry. [21:06:03] * bandetto droops his head [21:06:29] * 42nights looks at him and her expression softens

[18:31:53] * Cameo_Vincenti wanders around Katton, admiring the buildings and gawking at the cherry trees [18:32:32] * catterfly swoops down behind them [18:32:37] <Cameo_Vincenti> Oh. I.. shouldn't have touched that. IT'S OK, NO ONE WILL NOTICE.. [18:32:43] <Cameo_Vincenti> .... [18:32:53] * catterfly raises an eyebrow [18:32:56] <catterfly> Hello, VInnie [18:33:00] <Cameo_Vincenti> That branch fell by itself I swear [18:33:24] <catterfly> Suuuuure. [18:33:42] <Cameo_Vincenti> Uh. *dusts self off* [18:33:46] <Cameo_Vincenti> I brought you something [18:33:51] <catterfly> Oh? [18:34:30] <Cameo_Vincenti> You've heard about my rad party, right? [18:34:34] <Cameo_Vincenti> The one I'm throwing soon [18:34:44] <Cameo_Vincenti> I figured, HEY, you probably need an invite [18:34:48] <catterfly> Yeah, I was there when you invited Nights and co [18:34:52] <Cameo_Vincenti> Gotta rsvp and all that crap [18:35:00] <catterfly> Ah! Thank you. I will be sure to. [18:35:17] <Cameo_Vincenti> Take that and pin it to your wall so you don't forget [18:35:29] <catterfly> I won't! Haven't been to a party in forever! [18:35:44] <Cameo_Vincenti> I bet on my life, it's gonna be the talk of this whole stinkin' planet [18:36:11] <Cameo_Vincenti> I've got music, and TONS OF FOOD, lights, a dancefloor... [18:36:24] <catterfly> Ooooh, sounds terribly exciting. [18:36:41] <Cameo_Vincenti> You bet your feathers it will be [18:37:14] <Cameo_Vincenti> Well, I think that's all I came here for.. suppose I should check on that hunk of metal up the hill? [18:37:34] <catterfly> Ah yes, your ship. Mind if I walk with you? [18:37:41] <Cameo_Vincenti> Surrrre? [18:38:08] * bandetto glances around the edge of Katton [18:38:16] <Cameo_Vincenti> Oh, hey, 'sup? [18:38:20] <bandetto> ...Which way was the... Oh [18:38:23] <Cameo_Vincenti> Wanna see a spaceship? [18:38:30] <bandetto> Oh? [18:38:38] * bandetto turns around and jumps [18:38:41] <Cameo_Vincenti> Right up here dude. IT's killer [18:38:41] <bandetto> EEK! [18:38:50] <Cameo_Vincenti> And almost killed me and my friend [18:38:51] * catterfly smiles quietly [18:39:05] * bandetto nervously follows Vinnie [18:39:32] * Cameo_Vincenti sighs a bit sadly [18:39:38] <Cameo_Vincenti> Same old, same old [18:39:52] <Cameo_Vincenti> The thunder makes it more ominous, no? [18:40:03] <bandetto> Um... I guess. [18:40:07] * catterfly wanders into the orchard [18:40:18] <bandetto> It's kind of familiar... [18:40:23] <Cameo_Vincenti> See, my friend Kube and I basically CRASHED on this planet, but we walked out totally fine [18:40:23] <bandetto> Huh. [18:40:41] * bandetto sniffs audibly [18:40:47] <Cameo_Vincenti> I have this thing that keeps happening. I get in bad situations and end up a-ok [18:40:52] <Cameo_Vincenti> That happened last time, anyway [18:40:59] <bandetto> Oh, uh... That's good? [18:41:11] <Cameo_Vincenti> But uh, yeah! We took this baby on a cruise ride and sorta.. ended up here [18:41:27] <bandetto> It doesn't seem to be in very good shape... [18:41:56] * bandetto sniffs again and squints [18:42:05] <Cameo_Vincenti> Hey, at it's peak, that baby could fly better than most anything of it's make [18:42:05] <bandetto> Something smells good. [18:42:24] <Cameo_Vincenti> Smells like rain and charred metal dude [18:42:34] <Cameo_Vincenti> What are you smelling, huh? [18:42:39] <Cameo_Vincenti> Can't be that great [18:42:44] <bandetto> I don't know. Are you cooking something in that spaceship? [18:43:11] <Cameo_Vincenti> Is it like, "EAU DE DEMON ESSENCE" and it smells good only to guys like you? [18:43:21] <bandetto> Uhhhhh... [18:43:25] <bandetto> Probably. [18:43:26] <Cameo_Vincenti> I ain't cooking nothing yo [18:43:43] <bandetto> You sure? [18:43:45] <Cameo_Vincenti> Me and Kube brought all our food with us.. Never cooked a damn thing [18:43:57] <bandetto> Oh. [18:44:04] <Cameo_Vincenti> I think your smell is outta whack dude [18:44:10] <bandetto> Probably. [18:44:13] <Cameo_Vincenti> Maybe you should get that checked [18:44:23] <bandetto> By who? [18:44:40] <bandetto> Dr. Clovis doesn't want to see me... I mean... [18:44:55] <Crezentials> Hey. What are you doing here [18:45:11] <bandetto> ... [18:45:17] <Cameo_Vincenti> We're bantering and I'm showing off a spaceship [18:45:23] <Cameo_Vincenti> What's your deal? [18:45:25] * bandetto avoids direct eye contact and shuffles behind Vinnie [18:45:36] <Cameo_Vincenti> And what's YOUR deal Finn? [18:45:41] * Crezentials crosses bandaged arm over another [18:45:47] <Cameo_Vincenti> Do you seriously have a problem with EVERYONE here?? [18:45:50] * bandetto sniffs again [18:46:01] <Crezentials> Just... he's not my type. [18:46:04] <Cameo_Vincenti> Seems like every person I see you with makes you uneasy [18:46:14] <bandetto> Not... exactly. [18:46:17] <Cameo_Vincenti> He's a demon. Doubt he'd be anyone's type [18:46:25] * bandetto frowns [18:46:27] <Cameo_Vincenti> No offence, dude [18:46:42] <Cameo_Vincenti> I knew a demon back at school, and that jerk was NO GOOD [18:46:53] <bandetto> =^( [18:47:06] <Cameo_Vincenti> Nearly sent half the school hurtling through space [18:47:07] <Crezentials> So, just bantering right? [18:47:13] <bandetto> ... [18:47:22] <Cameo_Vincenti> Uh. Yeah, we are [18:47:32] * bandetto stares at Crez, sniffing [18:47:35] <Cameo_Vincenti> Got a problem with that? [18:47:53] <Cameo_Vincenti> I don't like what you've got on your head [18:47:57] * Crezentials smells very, very faintly of blood [18:47:58] <Cameo_Vincenti> Pervert [18:48:10] * Cameo_Vincenti turns gaze elsewhere [18:48:12] <Crezentials> I'm not a pervert, you shouldn't be hanging out with him [18:48:23] * Crezentials huffs indignantly [18:48:45] <Cameo_Vincenti> Yeah? Well you're not my damn parent, so screw off [18:48:50] * bandetto clenches his fists and steps towards Crez [18:48:56] <Crezentials> What. [18:49:04] * bandetto's pupils dilate and he grabs Crez's arm [18:49:09] <Crezentials> HEY! [18:49:16] * Crezentials yanks backwards [18:49:17] <Cameo_Vincenti> fINN.. [18:49:22] * bandetto pulls his arm towards him [18:49:26] * bandetto sinks his teeth into his wrist [18:49:37] * Crezentials hisses and slaps him hard [18:49:41] <Cameo_Vincenti> UH... Buddy, you alright.. there?... [18:49:45] * bandetto jumps back, pupils dilated [18:49:46] <Crezentials> GET OFF [18:49:54] * bandetto hisses faintly [18:50:05] * Crezentials growls, checking his wrist [18:50:27] * Crezentials slips an apple from his scarf and eats it [18:50:29] <Cameo_Vincenti> Finn what the hell did you do? [18:50:43] * bandetto doesn't seem to hear them, focused on Crez [18:50:45] <Cameo_Vincenti> I know you don't like this guy, but come ON [18:50:58] <Cameo_Vincenti> Only animals bite people [18:51:06] * Crezentials mumbles around the apple, "Told you you shouldn't be hanging around him." [18:51:43] * bandetto wipes blood off his mouth and growls quietly [18:51:59] * Crezentials finishes the apple and throws the core at Finn, missing him by a couple of inches [18:52:09] * bandetto watches it fly over his head [18:52:16] <Cameo_Vincenti> Don't do that anymore dude. It's gross and I don't like it [18:52:28] <bandetto> ...What? [18:52:30] <Cameo_Vincenti> You wouldn't want to do stuff that bothers me, right? We're buds! [18:52:43] <Cameo_Vincenti> You gotta think about me too [18:52:52] * bandetto looks lost for a moment [18:52:53] <Cameo_Vincenti> Like, I GET that some people rub you the wrong way [18:53:10] <Cameo_Vincenti> But that doesn't mean you can just bite them like some sort of wild animal [18:53:25] <Cameo_Vincenti> Like those weird creatures people keep for fighting [18:53:36] <Cameo_Vincenti> Placing bets on some pathetic animal [18:54:08] <Cameo_Vincenti> And you! [18:54:18] <Cameo_Vincenti> Stop eating those apples! It's DISGUSTING [18:55:00] <Cameo_Vincenti> Stop wearing that thing on your head, and eating those things, and just STOP.. [18:55:14] <Crezentials> I don't care if it's disgusting, I just got BITTEN BY YOUR FRIEND THERE [18:55:34] * bandetto blinks [18:55:42] <Cameo_Vincenti> LOOK, I'M GONNA TALK TO HIM, IT'S FINE [18:55:45] <Cameo_Vincenti> You're fine, right? [18:56:01] <bandetto> ... [18:56:03] <Cameo_Vincenti> Let's put this whole biting dealio behind us and move on to better things [18:56:10] * Cameo_Vincenti slaps Finn on the back [18:56:15] * bandetto jumps and hisses [18:56:22] <Cameo_Vincenti> I've got a project you could help me with [18:57:07] * bandetto stares at them blankly [18:57:23] <Crezentials> God... you... annoying... [18:57:43] <Crezentials> Plant porn loving, people biting... [18:57:57] * Cameo_Vincenti strides over to Crez [18:58:08] <Cameo_Vincenti> You're not the first person to say that to me [18:58:17] <Cameo_Vincenti> And you know what? I don't care anymore [18:58:39] <Crezentials> Well take your icee friend and GO [18:58:56] <Crezentials> He's giving me a headache! [18:59:06] * Cameo_Vincenti kicks dirt at Crez [18:59:14] * Crezentials growls and tackles Vinnie [18:59:20] * bandetto jumps slightly [18:59:36] * Crezentials pulls them into a chokehold [18:59:49] <Cameo_Vincenti> HHRNG! [19:00:04] <Cameo_Vincenti> GG..GEDDOFFFF.. [19:00:10] <Crezentials> I TOLD YOU TO LEAVE [19:00:22] * bandetto backs up a little [19:00:34] <Crezentials> *the bandages slip off, showing a part of a fresh injury [19:00:45] <Crezentials> *some of his blood smears on Vinnie's face and neck* [19:00:50] <Cameo_Vincenti> MMKIN.. IT RREAL.. HNG! [19:01:06] <Crezentials> ARE YOU GOING TO TAKE FREEZEHEAD AND LEAVE OR WHAT [19:01:09] * bandetto's pupils dilate [19:01:26] * bandetto starts to approach them and growls [19:01:32] * Cameo_Vincenti shoves Crez off and coughs [19:01:46] * bandetto pounces toward them and lands on Vinnie [19:01:55] <Cameo_Vincenti> AGH! [19:02:03] <Crezentials> HEY [19:02:04] * bandetto lunges for their throat [19:02:07] <Cameo_Vincenti> FFINN. FINN GET OFF [19:02:13] <Cameo_Vincenti> NN.. [19:02:15] * bandetto sinks his teeth into their throat [19:02:28] * Crezentials scrambles up on his weak arm and collapses backwards [19:02:31] * Cameo_Vincenti gasps sharply [19:02:43] * bandetto rips out a chunk of flesh and eats it [19:02:55] * Crezentials sits up, then knifes Finn [19:03:01] <bandetto> HISSSSSsss [19:03:06] <Crezentials> GET OFF OF THEM [19:03:09] * bandetto stands up shakily, his eyes black as void [19:03:29] * Crezentials takes out a sword and yells "KAJ" [19:03:33] * bandetto bares his teeth at Crez, face sorta covered in blood [19:03:52] * Cameo_Vincenti's eyes flutter for a moment and then shut [19:04:01] * catterfly bursts back out of the orchard [19:04:05] * Crezentials kicks Finn hard [19:04:14] * bandetto falls and his head hits the ground [19:04:36] * Crezentials quickly pulls out a potion and dumps it on the injury [19:04:39] * catterfly surveys quickly, seeing blood on Finn's mouth and Vinnie's throat [19:04:39] * bandetto snarls and struggles to get up again [19:04:47] <catterfly> ...Finn. I warned you. [19:04:52] <Crezentials> Get them to a doctor! [19:04:55] * bandetto climbs to his feet, licking blood off his claws [19:05:30] * bandetto starts to back away [19:05:40] <Crezentials> Get out or I'll run you through. [19:05:42] * catterfly scoops up Vinnie very carefully, flying to the closest doctor [19:05:44] * Cameo_Vincenti doesn't stir [19:05:57] * bandetto's pupils shrink back to normal [19:06:04] * bandetto pauses, then runs in the opposite direction [19:06:06] * Crezentials blood pools into a sword and he snarls at Finn [19:06:38] * Crezentials huffs and sits back down, and drops it [19:07:44] * catterfly lands as carefully as she can, winging the front doors to Pi-TEC open and shouting [19:08:04] <pi_TEC> It's the middle of the god damn night... [19:08:07] <pi_TEC> Who in the hell [19:08:21] <Local_Deviant> Doctor? [19:08:39] <pi_TEC> Oh...god. [19:08:44] <catterfly> Pi I am IN NO WAY A DOCTOR [19:08:53] <catterfly> Please, I can't.. [19:08:56] * Local_Deviant rushes towards them [19:09:14] <Local_Deviant> We don't have time [19:09:14] <pi_TEC> Kaja, help us get them inside [19:09:20] <Local_Deviant> Quickly! [19:09:20] <pi_TEC> Please. [19:09:28] * catterfly quickly goes inside, hefting Vinnie [19:09:43] <pi_TEC> This way, to the table [19:10:09] * catterfly gently lays Vinnie out on the table [19:10:35] <pi_TEC> Clovis, get the IV set up [19:10:40] * Local_Deviant rips their shirt open and removes anything caught near their throat [19:10:44] * Cameo_Vincenti is limp and their skin has lost color [19:11:03] <pi_TEC> Keep as much pressure on that as you can without choking them [19:11:33] <Local_Deviant> I don't know how much help the iv bag will do *begins prepping it anyway* [19:11:44] <pi_TEC> They've lost a lot of blood [19:12:02] <Local_Deviant> Doctor their throat is completely torn out, we need to stop the bleeding before... [19:12:08] * pi_TEC pulls out a roll of gauze-like material [19:12:15] * pi_TEC tosses it at Clovis [19:12:17] <pi_TEC> Here [19:12:26] * Local_Deviant sticks the needle into their arm and catches the material [19:12:28] <pi_TEC> Look, I'm... [19:12:35] <pi_TEC> Not a medical doctor [19:12:38] <Local_Deviant> Doctor. [19:12:43] <Local_Deviant> We cant save them [19:12:50] <pi_TEC> We can. We can [19:13:00] <Local_Deviant> I don't see how, unless [19:13:02] * pi_TEC goes back to rummaging [19:13:13] <Local_Deviant> Doctor [19:13:15] <catterfly> ...Clovis, you have the ambrosia [19:13:17] <Local_Deviant> The ambrosia [19:13:20] <pi_TEC> ... [19:13:28] <pi_TEC> Ffffuck it. [19:13:32] <pi_TEC> Thre's no time. Get it [19:13:34] <Local_Deviant> Hold them down [19:13:38] <Local_Deviant> I have it [19:13:45] <pi_TEC> Kaja, the restraints [19:13:56] * pi_TEC closes the ones on her side [19:13:58] * catterfly nods and helps fasten them [19:14:12] <pi_TEC> I hope you know what you're doing [19:14:23] * Local_Deviant sticks the needle into the bottle and takes out 2 milligrams of the liquid [19:14:45] * Local_Deviant mutters* Hope I do to... [19:15:18] * Local_Deviant moves their neck and jabs the needle just below the wound and injects the liquid* [19:16:19] * Cameo_Vincenti's eyes open slightly and fists clench [19:16:38] <Local_Deviant> *the wound starts to heal and before their very eyes, muscles regrow and skin comes back* [19:17:17] <Local_Deviant> Vinnie I'm sorry, please if you can hear me just hold on [19:17:21] * Cameo_Vincenti struggles to breathe and makes a pained face [19:17:34] * pi_TEC backs away from the table [19:18:06] <Local_Deviant> *their vocal cords and airway quickly regenerates* [19:18:46] <pi_TEC> Th-th-that's- [19:18:58] * Cameo_Vincenti makes a breathy, quiet scream and arches their back [19:19:38] <Local_Deviant> We need to sedate them [19:19:45] <pi_TEC> T- [19:19:49] <pi_TEC> Top left drawer [19:20:03] <pi_TEC> Best to put it in the IV. Too strong by itself [19:20:18] * Local_Deviant quickly takes the sedative and injects it in the iv* [19:21:02] * Cameo_Vincenti slumps back down quickly, eyes shutting and mouth agape [19:21:12] * Cameo_Vincenti unclenches hands [19:21:15] <pi_TEC> Are they- [19:21:17] * catterfly exhales slowly. "Uesi I'm glad they're not dead." [19:21:26] * Local_Deviant holds their hand as their arteries align and mesh back together, their skin heals over and [19:21:31] <Local_Deviant> leaves only a faint scar* [19:21:50] * catterfly looks over Vinnie to Pi [19:21:59] * Cameo_Vincenti begins breathing normally and calmly [19:22:02] * pi_TEC steps back toward the table and fumbles for her stethoscope [19:22:15] * pi_TEC puts the earpieces in and listens [19:22:19] <Local_Deviant> *the arm clovis is holding shudders and the skin splits open for a moment before healing again* [19:22:29] <Local_Deviant> S-shit [19:22:39] <pi_TEC> .... [19:23:27] <pi_TEC> Their breathing is normal and unhindered, but.... [19:23:33] <pi_TEC> ...Clovis...? [19:23:39] <Local_Deviant> *the same thing happens to their stomach and heals slower this time* [19:24:15] * Local_Deviant places a hand on their throat and their body settles* [19:24:29] <Local_Deviant> This is why...we need to have it tested [19:24:48] <catterfly> It's not meant for mortals... It never was.. [19:25:11] <pi_TEC> ...mortals. [19:25:20] <pi_TEC> We'll keep working, Clovis. [19:25:33] <Local_Deviant> Y-yes... [19:25:50] <Local_Deviant> We have to keep them here [19:26:05] <Local_Deviant> We can't be sure [19:26:14] <Local_Deviant> And its the easiest thing to do. [19:26:16] <pi_TEC> Do you think they can eat solid food? The damage is healed completely? [19:26:57] <Local_Deviant> I wouldn't be sure, I don't know what that scream could have done to the healing voicebox [19:27:18] * pi_TEC leans forward to examine the scar [19:27:43] <pi_TEC> Then we wait until they wake up. [19:28:02] <pi_TEC> They can stay here, but no visitors without supervision [19:28:02] <Local_Deviant> do you have a stretcher to put them on? [19:28:15] <pi_TEC> Up in the infirmary... [19:28:16] <Local_Deviant> Kaja, who did this [19:28:43] * catterfly looks over Vinnie carefully [19:28:44] <Local_Deviant> It looks like a wolf bit their throat off [19:29:29] <catterfly> ...Something like that, yeah. Definitely an animal. [19:29:32] <pi_TEC> If there is a rabid animal, it needs to be put down [19:29:38] <Local_Deviant> You don't know? [19:30:09] <catterfly> I just heard the panicked rustling. If I find the animal that did it again, I'll take it down myself [19:30:53] <pi_TEC> Good. We should all be alert [19:31:41] <catterfly> I'll go look around where it happened to see if it's still there. I... can't help here. [19:31:58] <Local_Deviant> Thank you for bring them to us [19:32:12] <pi_TEC> I'll go fetch a gurney from the infirmary. [19:32:17] <catterfly> Thank you for being so quick. [19:32:27] <Local_Deviant> So they do have a gurney... [19:32:52] * catterfly sighs [19:33:34] <catterfly> I'm gonna go look. Fare well, Zae. [19:33:46] <Local_Deviant> Good bye Kaja [19:34:02] <catterfly> Good luck. [19:34:03] <pi_TEC> Oh. Farewell. [19:34:42] <pi_TEC> Help me get them onto this and into the elevator [19:34:49] <Local_Deviant> Set the gurney near Vinnie i will lift them [19:35:05] * pi_TEC wheels it next to the table [19:35:28] * Local_Deviant lifts Vinnie quickly and gently places them on the gurney* [19:36:51] <pi_TEC> There. Keep an eye on them, if you would [19:36:52] * Local_Deviant moves Vinnie from the gurney onto the bed [19:36:57] <Local_Deviant> Of course [19:37:00] <pi_TEC> I really do have to go [19:37:07] <Local_Deviant> I understand [19:37:22] <pi_TEC> I have my pager if anything happens [19:37:34] <Local_Deviant> I will call you right away [19:37:38] <Local_Deviant> Oh wait [19:37:42] <pi_TEC> Hm? [19:37:50] <Local_Deviant> Could you, try to not tell A_J about them [19:37:59] <Local_Deviant> They are terrified of her... [19:38:12] <pi_TEC> ....They seemed pretty terrified of me, too. [19:38:20] <pi_TEC> I won't tell her, but she may see anyway [19:38:48] * Local_Deviant sighs* Well thank you anyway [19:38:57] <pi_TEC> Mmm [19:39:06] <pi_TEC> I won't be far. [19:39:09] <pi_TEC> So long [19:39:58] * Local_Deviant looks around and starts to remove the flowers from the room then sits by Vinnie* [19:40:08] <Local_Deviant> You're going to be fine.

[14:15:30] * bandetto perches on the fence over the cow pen [14:17:45] * EggplantWitch saunters down the hill with a handful of seeds [14:17:58] * bandetto hesitantly raises his sword [14:18:06] <EggplantWitch> h-hey! Hey! [14:18:11] <bandetto> Huh? [14:18:19] <bandetto> Oh, hi. [14:18:20] krauzer168 whispers i thought abilities where turned off? [14:18:32] <EggplantWitch> were you going to kill one of the cows? [14:18:39] <bandetto> Uhhhhh [14:18:46] <bandetto> Nnnnnno? [14:19:10] <bandetto> I'm just... uh [14:19:16] <EggplantWitch> I mean, it's OK if you were going to. I just like it for people to ask permission first. [14:19:21] <bandetto> Oh. [14:19:36] <bandetto> Well, I was kinda hungry... I don't really like cows anyway. [14:20:01] <EggplantWitch> cow meat is pretty gross. [14:20:12] <bandetto> Yeah. Who are you, again? Egg? [14:20:31] <EggplantWitch> yeah! I'm in charge of this farm. [14:20:42] <bandetto> Oh! Alright... [14:20:50] <EggplantWitch> and you're Finn. Curls...summoned you? [14:20:50] <bandetto> You're a human? [14:20:56] <bandetto> Oh, uh, yeah. [14:21:09] <EggplantWitch> and yes, I'm a human. Uh. Do I...not look like one...? [14:21:17] <bandetto> No, no! It's just... [14:21:25] <bandetto> There's a lot of humans here, surprisingly... [14:21:36] <bandetto> The mortal world is still disorienting. [14:22:01] <EggplantWitch> oh. I guess that makes sense. You're not from here, after all... [14:22:11] <bandetto> Well, I used to be. [14:22:20] * bandetto hops back up on the fence and sits [14:22:56] <EggplantWitch> so...you were something else before you were a demon? Or whatever you are, I, uh, don't know [14:23:08] <bandetto> Yeah, I was human. Kind of. [14:23:34] <bandetto> I can't remember much. But I know it was better than this. [14:23:40] <EggplantWitch> oh. [14:23:52] <bandetto> By the way... [14:24:05] <bandetto> That thing that happened the other day, the possession. That was pretty freaky. [14:24:16] <bandetto> I think I can possess people. But I don't really want to try it... [14:24:17] <EggplantWitch> y-yeah.. [14:24:21] <EggplantWitch> I'm sorry. [14:24:30] * bandetto shakes his head and smiles [14:24:35] <bandetto> It wasn't your fault anyway. [14:24:56] <EggplantWitch> I probably should have told someone first...but, uh, yeah, anyway. Don't possess people. [14:25:01] <bandetto> Okay. [14:25:06] <EggplantWitch> it's not a lot of fun being possessed. Or recovering from being possessed, anyway. [14:25:16] <bandetto> ...I can tell. [14:25:19] <EggplantWitch> maybe it's different with demons, I DON'T KNOW [14:25:28] <bandetto> I don't know either! [14:25:44] <bandetto> I should know more about this... but I don't... [14:26:15] <bandetto> But don't tell anybody that. [14:26:39] <bandetto> As far as they know, I'm a genius when it comes to the Underworld and whatnot. [14:27:39] <EggplantWitch> you know more than we do. I don't know anything! Other than it has demons like you in it. [14:27:53] <bandetto> ...That's basically it. [14:28:04] <EggplantWitch> oh. Nice and simple. [14:28:12] <bandetto> The thing is, our food source is kind of... [14:28:14] <bandetto> Uh... [14:28:21] <bandetto> I don't know. Morbid. [14:28:28] <EggplantWitch> what, cow? [14:28:37] <bandetto> ...Uh... [14:28:40] <bandetto> No. [14:29:18] <bandetto> I'm sure Curls was aware of the consequences of, um, summoning me... [14:29:28] * bandetto trails off and shuffles his feet awkwardly [14:30:14] <EggplantWitch> she doesn't seem to, uh, know that much about summoning actually. Don't tell her I said that... [14:30:27] <bandetto> ...Uh oh. [14:30:40] <bandetto> That's not good... [14:30:46] <EggplantWitch> why? [14:31:04] <bandetto> If something goes wrong, neither of us will know how to deal with it. [14:31:24] <EggplantWitch> Kaja might! Kaja knows a lot of stuff. [14:31:37] <bandetto> I... really don't want to ask her... [14:31:39] <EggplantWitch> or Nights. Uh. Maybe. [14:31:45] <EggplantWitch> she's not too hot when it comes to magic. [14:32:06] <bandetto> I don't doubt it. She didn't even recognize me. [14:32:16] <EggplantWitch> should she have? [14:32:24] <bandetto> I've met her before, yes. [14:32:40] <EggplantWitch> wait...isn't your name in the cemetery by the clinic? [14:32:48] <bandetto> ...Huh? [14:32:55] <EggplantWitch> there was a Finn there, I saw, when I was laying roses for- [14:33:17] <bandetto> I... don't know, did Mei make a grave for me? [14:33:35] <EggplantWitch> she might have. We could go look? [14:33:49] <bandetto> That might be a good idea. [14:34:02] <EggplantWitch> it's this way! [14:36:57] * EggplantWitch hesitates near the clinic [14:37:06] <EggplantWitch> you...know Clovis, don't you? [14:37:13] Breyos joined the game. [14:37:19] <bandetto> I know Dr. Clovis, yes. It's been a while... [14:37:28] <EggplantWitch> would she want to see you or not? [14:37:33] <bandetto> Um... [14:37:42] <bandetto> Maybe? She thinks I'm dead... [14:37:52] <EggplantWitch> uh, maybe not just yet then [14:37:59] <bandetto> ...Good idea. [14:39:00] <EggplantWitch> well, here's the graveyard at least... [14:39:09] <EggplantWitch> here, look [14:39:13] <bandetto> ...Oh. [14:39:19] <EggplantWitch> Finn Ghiaccio. Is that you? [14:39:25] <bandetto> Yeah. [14:39:37] <bandetto> This is... beyond weird. [14:39:39] <EggplantWitch> so...I guess you actually died and became a demon somehow? [14:39:54] <bandetto> Yeah, I remember that... [14:40:05] <EggplantWitch> Oh. I can't imagine that was a lot of fun. [14:40:10] <bandetto> Yeah, I... [14:40:14] <bandetto> ...I fell into lava. [14:40:30] <bandetto> Kind of a dumb mistake on my part. [14:40:38] <EggplantWitch> Well. I guess that's a pretty quick death, at least... [14:40:48] <EggplantWitch> there are worse ways to go, take it from me... [14:41:02] <bandetto> Fair enough. You have The Sight, right? [14:41:07] <bandetto> So you would know. [14:41:33] <EggplantWitch> kinda ironic that you became an ice demon if you died in lava [14:41:41] <EggplantWitch> Oh. Uh. Is it bad to be talking about this or is it OK. [14:41:51] <bandetto> It's fine, I guess? [14:41:54] <bandetto> I mean, I'm back now. [14:42:16] <EggplantWitch> kind of [14:42:18] * bandetto glances around at the graves [14:42:29] <bandetto> ...Oh. [14:42:44] <EggplantWitch> did you know some of these people? [14:42:49] <bandetto> I did. [14:43:02] <bandetto> Miz was... Very close to me. It's a shame. [14:43:19] <EggplantWitch> yeah. [14:43:23] <bandetto> At least Mei made these for them. [14:43:36] <EggplantWitch> I don't know who's going to look after this place now she's gone [14:43:42] <EggplantWitch> I don't know if...Clovis is up to it. [14:43:50] <EggplantWitch> Mei doesn't even have a grave yet. [14:43:58] <bandetto> ...Oh. [14:44:03] <EggplantWitch> though I guess she might not be dead... [14:44:11] <bandetto> I suppose. [14:44:16] <bandetto> I've seen people come back from the void. [14:44:22] <bandetto> They're never the same. [14:44:33] <EggplantWitch> oh. Uh. Do you know how we got here? To this world? [14:44:42] <bandetto> Huh? [14:44:43] <EggplantWitch> we weren't in it for very long, though. I don't think. [14:45:01] <bandetto> It depends, really... Though I wouldn't call myself a void expert either. [14:45:15] <EggplantWitch> I don't think ANYONE would [14:45:24] <bandetto> Well... [14:45:48] <bandetto> I do remember someone, but... their name has escaped me for now. [14:46:01] <EggplantWitch> maybe you'll remember [14:46:12] <bandetto> Some sort of... denizen? [14:46:13] <EggplantWitch> I'd...like to get back to the world I started out in someday. [14:46:22] <bandetto> Of course. [14:46:52] <bandetto> ...Is it bad that looking at this place makes me hungry... [14:47:07] <EggplantWitch> uh. Maybe a bit. I have some apples if you'd like them [14:47:15] <bandetto> ...I'll pass. [14:47:29] <EggplantWitch> steak? [14:47:42] <bandetto> No, but uh, thanks... [14:48:01] <bandetto> You can head on back if you want. I'd like to stay here a while longer. [14:48:18] <EggplantWitch> if you're sure you can find your way back... [14:48:26] <bandetto> Probably. [14:48:29] <EggplantWitch> it's a bit cold for me. Though, uh, not so much for you, I guess... [14:48:38] * bandetto snickers [14:48:55] <bandetto> I prefer it. [14:49:09] <EggplantWitch> it would be weird if you didn't. [14:49:17] * bandetto sits in front of the grave [14:49:26] <EggplantWitch> I'll, um, see you back at the Castle. [14:49:32] <bandetto> Sure. [14:49:56] <bandetto> See you soon, Egg? [14:50:02] <EggplantWitch> see you