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[enteloki]

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OH NOOOOOOOOOOO CURSE A LA CURSE

[enteloki]

[What a psychopath - he wants to see it again?]

No, it can be used on anyone in normal circumstances. As you likely figured out, I tested it here and it didn't work on an inhabitant.

[placation]

Huh.

Under normal circumstances, does it have the same effect on others as it does on you? I.e. turning them into ruthless, rampaging murder machines.

[enteloki]

[Wow. Well - he did attempt to kill him in the backyard. He gets One Dig.]

No. The 'ruthless, rampaging murder machine' effect is somewhat limited to me.

You heard about the psychotic breaks in our reality, I'm sure. The result varies depending on the person. The chains of the heart are broken and even the most pathetic nobody can gain tremendous power because of it.

[placation]

[ That's a confession Maruki half-suspected but never truly expected to have confirmed.

It takes a couple minutes longer than normal for his response. Just enough time to stare into the void and begin putting some more pieces definitively together. ]

Chains of the heart being broken, huh...

Taken at face value, it makes it sound like a good thing. But then again, so does a change of heart.

It's funny. I included both in the full research paper that I wrote back in our true reality. I should have asked you to peer review it for accuracy.

[enteloki]

Any manipulation of someone's cognition is a morally gray area.

It often leads to this. I said as much in my media interviews over the matter.

[The final comment is -

Well, of course he would have easily connected the dots. The relation to cognitive psience is obvious.]

You'll have a brief window when we return to see if I'll indulge you.

I have to admit, I'm curious what you figured out without ever stepping foot into that world.

jk i can read I JUST WOKE UP LEAVE ME ALONE

[placation]

Hah. We'll see. It's fine if you don't – obviously I won't be doing anything with that paper for a while.

So. You "solved" your own crimes?

wow jail for caitlins JAIL FOR CAITLINS

[enteloki]

It gives you time to review the areas where you were deeply incorrect. That's likely a blessing in disguise.

[He ignores the second comment. Crimes manufactured, people exploited and Shido propelled into power by rotten sycophants getting their comeuppance. If an ant was sacrificed in the process, oh well.]

[placation]

[ That's a yes. What a joke. The Detective Prince image was already a false one to uphold, of course, but to the extent that even the foundational basics are lies–

A split psyche indeed. ]

Maybe. I don't know.

You told me many times Robin Hood has been powered down by this place - I believe you. Is it the same with Loki?

[enteloki]

Yes.

The power of the Loki's retained skills reflect their true ability, but it's missing some.

Including the innate power of evading bless skills. Your little attack wouldn't have hit so much if I had it.

Robin Hood gained an ability that was initially Loki's in our true reality - the almighty explosion.

Though I'll let you in a secret - it's Robin Hood that's missing instant kill attacks. The healing tentacle would go down in a single hit with either one at my disposal. I wonder when those will be returned to me.

[placation]

What on earth did the Tentacle of Healing ever do to you! Leave it be.

Its weaknesses do seem surprisingly easily exploitable compared to the rest of Azathoth. I can't say it pleases me to witness.

[enteloki]

[Oh, it pleases Akechi - it's the best entertainment he gets around here.]

It's somewhat poetic, isn't it? A great asset and an Achilles Heel all at once.

You're lucky it isn't a lynchpin to your persona's power overall or you would be easy to defeat. You could be demolished by a weak shadow with a low level bless skill.

It's quite funny to imagine.

[placation]

Well, the near infinite regeneration ability does come in handy. So long as no one is trying to break my neck with something, I can bring it back again and again.

What was it, anyway.

[enteloki]

A rock, I believe.

[placation]

Thank you. My nightmares will take this new information into consideration.

Final question, for now: Don't insult me by pretending you don't know, or have only heard "hypotheticals and anecdotes." Is there anyone else with two or more personas?

[enteloki]

Pay closer attention to your surroundings next time.

And that's your final question? I'm surprised.

[Nothing comes immediately. Nothing typed. Only read at XX:XX for a full minute, two, three and-]

Yes, there was one other person, though our circumstances were vastly different. He could wield a seemingly unlimited amount, but he also had his own.

That's all I'm willing to indulge you regarding this matter. I won't accept follow-up questions about it.

[placation]

[ That rival discussed weeks ago. Their last conversation before everything shifted irrevocably. ]

Well, I did say for now.

Thank you for answering.

Whenever you're ready, I want to see Loki again.

[enteloki]

If you're looking to fight it, that can wait until our normal training regimen resumes.

Tonight, if you're willing.

[placation]

Oh, I'm willing. It's a plan.

I would like the opportunity to just see it as well though.

[enteloki]

For what purpose?

If you want me to summon it simply for your entertainment, that won't happen. It's not a toy.

[placation]

Not entertainment. Observation.

Also, that's rich. Please refer to every time you've had me summon Azathoth in the middle of the night so you could "just see something."

[enteloki]

I had a purpose. You have a baseless request.

[Akechi did try to kill him. Viciously.

Seeing Loki isn't an unfair ask though it's the last one he's willing to indulge.

He turns pings his location on 'family share' for Maruki. Where is he?

Just splayed along the couch in the castle.]

[placation]

I'm a researcher, Akechi. None of my requests are ever baseless.

[ What a surprise! Akechi's being a lazy layabout on top of being an obstinate brat. ]

If you're offering right now, you're welcome to come to Eyn Sof for an emergency.

[enteloki]

[Ugh.]

An emergency that's growing more dire by the minute. You're truly bad at figuring out and solving problems. Are you sure you should be in this line of work?

My schedule is somewhat busy today - please keep that in mind. I'll come by now, but my visit will be short.

[placation]

[ Akechi's schedule is quite literally never busy! Maruki has proof now! But o k a y!!! ]

No, I shouldn't be. With your deduction skills and innate empathy, you'd make a far better counselor than I do.

[enteloki]

[READ AT XX:XX!!!!

He can be incredibly empathetic, thank you! Sometimes. On a rare occasion and if someone deserves and earns it.

But he does wander over to Eyn Sof - detouring and deviating a couple times to the crystal, to sit at a bench and-

Then he's there! He even knocks in case some pathetic sadsack is crying inside - expression so empathetic and happy. Ever the gracious and kind detective prince.]