001 | WheeWhoo

[notthislife]

Tell me, is the Cyclamen Circus a regular affair around here? Or have I discovered something new and uniquely horrifying?

Two somethings, really. Related, if you see a Gestral in a clown mask sniffing at monster feet, try to avoid killing him. He means well.

Usually.

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[forwander]

I command lightning.

[notthislife]

Mmm, yeah. Your feet are getting a good polishing, I'm afraid.

[forwander]

I've received many threats in my life, but this one tops the list in terms of the primal fear it struck me with.

[notthislife]

Good. It should.
Watch out for the clown mask.

[forwander]

You and your warnings are, perhaps, the strangest we've had in recent memory.

[notthislife]

I'll take that as a compliment. Thank you.

[forwander]

You may consider it such. You are, at least, bringing something interesting to the table.

Before I forget introductions: You may refer to me by my codename, Passenger. I run the Magic Lamp cafe, should you find yourself in need of food and spiced drinks.

[notthislife]

Oh, do we get code names around here? Are they assigned? Or do I get to take my pick.

[forwander]

Not here, but from my homeland. You will find that several people here use them.

That said, what would you use? I'm curious.

[notthislife]

La lame du clair de lune comes to mind, but that might be a bit of a mouthful.
Why don't we just stick with Verso for now.

[forwander]

Ah, Gaulish? Where I'm from, you'd get in much trouble for even daring to have the accent.

Personally, I was thinking "Wordsmith" for your codename. Verso, though — a pleasure to meet you, even in such strange circumstances.

[notthislife]

Well, I always have been a bit of a troublemaker.

Likewise, where I'm from being a "wordsmith" is liable to get you killed, depending on whose side you're on. How about... "Virtuoso?"

Ah, but. Likewise, Passenger.

[forwander]

Terrifyingly close to a woman I vaguely know who goes by "Virtuosa". Do you also use music to unlock the "true emotions" of a person and lead them to a state akin to madness?

[notthislife]

... No? But now I rather wish I do.
I'm just fond of music, is all. I prefer it over most other... art forms.

[forwander]

Then, despite this place's quirks and dangers, you may come to like the residents. We have a number of musicians here. Not I, but others much younger.

[notthislife]

Younger, huh? I'm sure they'll love putting an old man in his place.