Paloma Heart (#1)

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Re: THE TEMPLE

[crossmyheartandhope]

What, so, like - distract her?

Re: THE TEMPLE

[handpuppets]

If you can! She is very single-minded. I would ask you to convince her, but she would never be swayed by a Terran, for better or for worse.

Re: THE TEMPLE

[crossmyheartandhope]

Well... what kinda stuff is she into?

Re: THE TEMPLE

[handpuppets]

[ :T ]

If you happen to find out, I believe that would be news to everyone.

Re: THE TEMPLE

[crossmyheartandhope]

For real? She ain't got nothing she likes?

Re: THE TEMPLE

[handpuppets]

Well, if she has things she likes, I am certainly not one of them. So I doubt she would share them with me.

Re: THE TEMPLE

[crossmyheartandhope]

...ah. Well.

Lemme see what I can do.

Re: THE TEMPLE

[handpuppets]

I admit I expect little, but a few moments' peace... I would appreciate.

And do not listen to anything she says about me.

Re: THE TEMPLE

[crossmyheartandhope]

Uh... sure.

Re: THE TEMPLE

[handpuppets]

[ she nods. if you were expecting a thank you, well—

you're getting a cultural crash-course.

> talk to Qaiyaan? ]

Re: THE TEMPLE

[crossmyheartandhope]

[...sure!]

Re: THE TEMPLE

[handpuppets]

[ this woman, by contrast, isn't precisely working on anything, but is instead pacing, occasionally swirling the sleeves of her kaftan-like garment in a gesture that's clearly distaste. she looks at you suspiciously as you approach. ]

How may I assist you.

Re: THE TEMPLE

[crossmyheartandhope]

Uh... hey.

This guy sent me through to see the temple?

Re: THE TEMPLE

[handpuppets]

A "guy." What "guy" is this, that you speak of?

Re: THE TEMPLE

[crossmyheartandhope]

Nooramaan Ziimamaan.

Re: THE TEMPLE

[handpuppets]

Ach! The First-Keeper of Haatt Nooramaan may be, but he is no trustworthy reference. That the First-Keeper among First-Keepers would be so susceptible to kakkati, to discarding our traditions when it suits him... and encouraging that girl.

[ she swirls her sleeves again, pacing more intently. ]

Re: THE TEMPLE

[crossmyheartandhope]

What's, uh. Kakkati?

Re: THE TEMPLE

[handpuppets]

You may call them "demons" in your tongue, if you wish, but all they wish for is chaos and destruction; the over-turning of society. So many have forgotten that these traditions are for our protection!

Re: THE TEMPLE

[crossmyheartandhope]

The traditions keep away kakkati?

Re: THE TEMPLE

[handpuppets]

They do—which is why we must carefully observe the traditions, and not fall prey to outside influences. If they cause us to forget who we are and lose what has brought us this far, we will be susceptible to the control of evil.

Re: THE TEMPLE

[crossmyheartandhope]

So, these kakkati... what are they like?

Re: THE TEMPLE

[handpuppets]

They are invisible spirits, even if some of those Terran superstition-mongers say they can see them. They cause people to strike out at their neighbors, to flout laws and morals, to do things wrongly. Society crumbles when they are allowed undue influence! I will not see this temple fall.

[ you know. invisible demons from space. ]

Re: THE TEMPLE

[crossmyheartandhope]

Wait, whoa. But some people say they can see em?

Re: THE TEMPLE

[handpuppets]

Terran "spiritualists," as if they understand anything! Hmph. I suspect they are infected, as well. Seeking out ghosts and spirits intentionally...

[ across the room, Raachna is working intently on more of the mechanisms, with some very delicate tools and a little bottle of oil. every now and then she glances your direction. ]

Re: THE TEMPLE

[crossmyheartandhope]

So if you're not supposed to go looking for em, but you can't see em, how do you to keep away from em?

[Deliberately not so much as glancing Raachna's way.]