[netbook] mizuki's autopsy results

[succiduous]

This is Gnosis Edelweiss-Silverash.

For those of you who weren't aware: Last night, Mizuki was killed by some sort of snake. The bites on his person are conclusive with snake bites, and unless any other strange creatures here can match the bite pattern, we can rule out other animals as causes. These bites, however, were marked with black suns.

I think you know what this means, but in case it's unclear: The False God has taken it upon himself to kill one of us.

This note exists as a notice. Mizuki, being Seaborn, should be immune to poison, but I found a powerful venom in his bloodstream. I'll give medical notes to anyone interested, as the effects are quite dire. With that being said, a statement needs to be made.

If you think you are immune to poison, you are not. This was demonstrated loudly and clearly without room for argument. Do not get bitten or scratched by anything. Do not let unfamiliar animals into your homes, and do not engage with them if you see them. If you get attacked, I advise you to put them down.

I'd hate to see more death here.

Also, as a reminder: The False God is not to be addressed by any other names other than the most derogatory things you can think of. Pure Vanilla covered this point and I will not be rehashing it at this time.

Stay safe.

Comments

[unheiring]

It is a bold conclusion to say their reduced effects are solely due to single bites. Allergies, size, and physical condition all play key roles in how a poison spreads. Someone who is severely ill, for example, might succumb quicker.

[Luca, unfortunately, speaks from experience here.]

Your confidence could belie a more deeper knowledge. And if what Pure Vanilla says is true, there is someone within our ranks working to encourage this creature.

Perhaps we would all be wise to be suspicious

[amethystic]

did i state it as fact? as much as i hate to say it, if anyone was going to die from the bite it would have been the person with actual health problems of the victims. the bitch in the woods has also recently attacked me.

you are out of line and i would recommend you come at me with stronger evidence if you actually think this is a reasonable track instead of accusing me of harming my own fucking family and my closest friend.

[unheiring]

And perhaps you need a much stronger grip on reality if you think "fucking family" means a damn thing. I have seen fathers and brothers kill and betray for less.

[amethystic]

is that really your only defense of this blatant accusation?

[unheiring]

Perhaps we could discuss your miracle "guess" based solely off of a dream? How curious that is. Truly interesting.

If I had to guess, there is more than one type of viper lurking within this place. Think me suspicious, cruel, or whatever you wish. At least I will not be caught unawares in the end

[ghostharasser]

Hey, look, I know everyone is really freaked out right now and all this sucks, but throwing dangerous accusations at people is going to start whipping everyone into a paranoid frenzy. Having the Grove tear itself apart is probably EXACTLY what they want.

[cryopathy]

I believe what my dearest brother is - pitifully, I might add, love you, Luc ;) - attempting to reinforce is that it is a resident's doing.

Going directly for one another's throats is ill-advised, yes, but remaining wary, at the very least, of those around us whose motivations we can't truly know is prudent.

[ghostharasser]

I do agree with that. There is just a fine line between vigilance and paranoia.

and the latter can be so unbelievably destructive.

[cryopathy]

That, it can! How reassuring that we have intelligent, level-headed individuals such as yourself to play mediator!

[ghostharasser]

[Yeah, because he spent the age of 13-14 being hyper-vigilant over his uncles getting along when their relationship had only barely been repaired and they'd been dumped into a nightmare realm. He knew if he did not do everything in his power to mediate between them he risked his family tearing itself apart. He learned quickly, unfortunately, how to navigate the emotional intelligence of two deeply traumatized, stunted 60-year-old men.]

Yeah, well, you say that, but I was definitely going through all the curses I remembered in the off chance we DO find this person, so I'm only level-headed to a point.

[cryopathy]

Is that so? That only makes me happier to have you on our side!

You are on our side, right? ;)

[ghostharasser]

Absolutely, dude. Unless of course, you're on the side of that knobgobbler that trapped us here.

[cryopathy]

Oh, no need to worry, there. I knew it was a steaming pile the moment I arrived! I have no love for that beast.

[unheiring]

... thank you, Kiera.

[unheiring]

... You are correct in that much. I will not apologize for my suspicions, but I am remiss knowing that I have likely played into their plans.

tal are you okay? no

[purevanillacookie]

Please, my friend, it was not her. She was not here when Lily first cried out. Nor when Clotted Cream was struck. The wounds were physical bites, as well, and she does not command the creatures that would lay such.

I trust her, with my life.

TAL PLEASE. SPEAK TO ME.

[unheiring]

... If you are willing to vouch for her, then I will take your word for it.

Thank you, for your guidance.

I'M SORRY I COULDN'T DECIDE WHERE I WANTED TO PLACE IT SO I WAS LIKE panicking

[purevanillacookie]

There is no need, my friend, I understand your concerns. And tensions are running high. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out?

NOOOOOOO

[unheiring]

I will keep that in mind.