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[purrtagonist]

Soooo how's everyone feeling?

[THIS MESSAGE HAS A PURPOSE HE SWEARS]

Serious question, by the way. I talked to Astoria as soon as we got back, and she was pretty worried about the way I. . . felt to her?

[GOD PUTTING IT THAT WAY SOUND WEIRD]

She said that I brought something back with me from Struxta. Something dark, evil, heavy. . . wrong? I don't know about you guys but absolutely none of that is confidence inspiring. Wonder why.

[AHA]

She also told me that the wilting plants around the temple aren't normal. "Everything here seems to be just here. Present, alive, blooming," is what she said, word for word. She's never seen anything here die before.

[. . .]

I don't really know what she's talking about, especially because I feel just fine. I don't think she does yet either, though I imagine she's going to investigate. Just be careful, all right? And if you notice anything off about yourself, let me or someone else know.






Because if we all came back possessed by space demons or infected by robot tuberculosis I'm gonna be pretty pissed.

Comments

[cakebuffet]

[AKIRA PLS]

That's a good question. We could advertise?

[purrtagonist]

Seeking: one (1) talented exorcist to exorcise space demons. Humane practices preferred.

[cakebuffet]

Note: possession could also be robot tuberculosis.

[purrtagonist]

[gasp]

Ann, you've made a very important breakthrough in robot science.

[cakebuffet]

I always knew I'd do great things!

[purrtagonist]

Naturally. That was a given.

[cakebuffet]

In all seriousness, we should both keep our eyes and ears open. I'll let you know if I come up with anything we should pass on to Astoria.

[purrtagonist]

Thanks, Ann.

And I'll do the same.

[cakebuffet]

Also, make sure Astoria doesn't overdo it in the meantime?

[purrtagonist]

She wasn't fading from existence this time, so that's an improvement? Actually, she looked pretty okay.

[cakebuffet]

That's good! Maybe she's getting stronger?

[purrtagonist]

Hopefully. Or at least smarter about how she uses her magic.

[cakebuffet]

Either one would be good, honestly.

In all seriousness, though... if whatever we brought back is responsible for making the plants wither, do you think it might have the same effect on us?

[She doesn't want to be all brown and shriveled!]

I guess speculating won't do us any good. We just have to be vigilant about looking for more signs that things aren't right.

[purrtagonist]

[uuuuuh]

I sure hope not. Withered and shriveled isn't a good look on anyone.

[cakebuffet]

[Look, she's just. She's like this.]

Fingers crossed...

[ANYWAY]

Panther out for now. I'll let you know if I hear anything!

[purrtagonist]

Oh, do we have cool signing off phrases now?

[he's amused]

I'll keep you updated if I hear anything too, Ann.






Joker out.