The Nineteenth Trial

[hot_mess_express]

Who: Everyone
When: Day 43, evening
Where: The Mermaid's Beach

Come on, come on heroes...! Come hither!

[ There's a playful giggle and the sound of splashing as the Mermaid's beach appears in the clearing. ]

Let's play a game...!

Comments

[wontforbidtherain]

You may.

[malignstar]

[ Enjoy your serenade! ]

[wontforbidtherain]

[okay, that gets a smile]

Thank you

[malignstar]

I thought you'd enjoy a fun one.

[wontforbidtherain]

I'd offer to sing for you, but I haven't remembered that many songs, yet. A ritual chant or two, but I wouldn't call that a serenade.

[wontforbidtherain]

I do. I could ask for advice on songs to sing for this.

[malignstar]

I see nothing wrong with one of your ritual songs. It should still count.

[wontforbidtherain]

Just remember this is... it's not just part of my people's magical tradition, it's part of the religion. I teach it back home, but... it is important to be respectful, even if you're just listening to it to understand me.

[Cat starts the chant for the Inner Sea, in a language that is guttural and which is the sort of thing Hollywood would definitely use for evil cultist rituals in the movies. It is rhythmic at least, and sounds sincere.]

[malignstar]

[ Nods and remains very quiet while she chants ]

[wontforbidtherain]

[finishes, a bit awkward]

I don't remember much of my own religion, but I remember it was important to me.

[malignstar]

It definitely feels powerful.

[wontforbidtherain]

It's not about power. It's about... knowing who you are.

[malignstar]

I meant powerful as in emotionally. It really speaks to you.

[wontforbidtherain]

It does at that.

[studies her list]

Can I hug you?

[malignstar]

You don't even need to ask.

[ Opens his arms for her ]