1st l o s t s o u l ~ [Action/Voice]

[mmmfilletofsoul]

[There's a rather strange new feather walking around town right now. For one, she seems to have torn off a strip of cloth from around her new-feather dress to blindfold herself, for whatever reason. Despite that, she seems to be getting around just fine...]

[But that's not all! Even if she weren't wearing the blindfold, she's not even trying to watch where she's going. She's too busy leafing through the journal in her hands, occassionally shaking it as though she expects the voices inside to just fall out. And those of you paying attention over the networks have likely noticed that she is holding it upside down as well.]

[In a moment, she stops walking and lets out a very small sigh before stating the obvious to whomever is listening.] I am no longer in the Stendrion Desert, am I.



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[Not the reaction she was expecting.] ...you mean you aren't afraid?

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[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

You'd have to give me a good reason to be afraid first. Calling yourself a monster...

Maaah, I've been called a monster on occasion. Same as my crew. [So that's not gonna cut it]

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[She's going to double-take a little there and glance over at Sanji. He looks rather powerful, yes, but to be called a monster...?] Perhaps that word has a far broader definition than I have been led to believe... you do not seem like a monster at all.

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[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

And a lot of people would agree with you.

But I've got the potential, you could say. Quite a few of us stuck here do.

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Hm. Then perhaps it would be all right to tell you. [Even if she still needs help and it would be oh-so inconvenient if he ran away...]

Illusionists are monsters that feed on the souls of living creatures. And that is what I am.

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[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

[... Admittedly, that's a weighty accusation against oneself]

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[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

[But after the brief pause, he just gets down to business]

Living creatures... do animals count? Since feeding off the villagers might not go over so well.

[He pauses again, one of his hands wandering into his breast pocket] Do you have to take the soul in one go? Are there alternatives?

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[Animals. She has to pause and think about that, glancing up at the sky.] ...no. The soul of an animal would be far too weak and the creature's life would likely be in danger. Furthermore, attaining consent from an animal would be impossible, as far as I am aware.

[She looks back at Sanji, amazed that he's still talking to her.] I suppose my definition was rather curt. Although I must feed on what most humans consider to be their soul, doing so has no permanent repercussions on them... [A pause.] ...so long I am in-control of my powers at the time.

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[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

[fff oh is that all. He loosens up immediately]

Aaah, so Cheyenne-chan just needs volunteers! [He'll hit up that "in-control" part in a moment]

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I cannot imagine anyone would merely offer themselves up in an effort to keep a monster alive. [A frown.] In my own world, I was often forced to strike deals with humans in order to feed. Although, they were not the sort of deals where I had the option of giving them much choice...

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[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

You'll find this place is a lot different from your world. Some of the people here will help just because they can.

No permanent repercussions, right? [finally pulls one of his cigarettes free and sticks it in his mouth, unlit for now] Then I'd be happy to assist you~!

It's not that far off from what I usually do.

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Really? You would be willing to do that for me?

[What's this feeling supposed to look like again? Oh, yes.]

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You are most kind, Sanji.

[You can almost see the sparkles.]

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[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

[That is by far the strangest thing she's done to date, when Sanji has already pegged her for the subdued type. Further observation and revision is needed]

Think nothing of it, my little princess~! Your willing knight will forever be at your beck and call~!

[Oh wait, before he gets ahead of himself]

Though I should warn you - I'll have to tell my crew about this, first. They won't hold anything against you. [But while Sanji trusts her, he's not stupid enough to think the crew will immediately follow suit without good reason to do so. They know their chef is a special boy]

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[How do you humans go all day showing your emotions? It takes so much effort! Going back to a tiny smile now.]

Your crew? That should not be a problem. It's not as though I am keeping myself a secret. So long as the end result is not being chased out of town with pitchforks and torches, do what you feel is right.

[Yes, that was all said with a smile. Ah, fond memories...]

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[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

[As she will soon find out, Sanji's a banquet of over-the-top reactions. He'd probably die if he had to hide them all.]

The hell? Pitchforks? [The beginnings of a frown tug his mouth]

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[What aww now he doesn't seem happy. Did she say something wrong?]

I suppose that may be over the top. The humans in my world have powers that would make the use of pitchforks more of an inconvenience, really. I believe the preferred method is simply a great deal of fire...

[Still not getting why this isn't a proper conversation topic.]

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[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

Isn't that shit going too far? Especially if you weren't killing anyone!

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[illusional]

Ah, perhaps I should clarify something. Although I am quite peaceful and never feed more than necessary, I cannot say the same for my sisters. It only takes one to wipe a town clean.

I am rather unique in terms of illusionists.

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[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

[A grunt. Does he understand? Yes. Does he like it? Hell no]

I get it. But no one here better pull a shitty stunt like that.

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I would hope not. I have never experienced burning to death, but it sounds rather unpleasant. [A pause. She can tell there's been a shift in his mood, but she's not exactly sure why.] ...I'm sorry, have I said something to upset you?

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[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

[His mood is shifting again - into bemusement from her question and overall response.]

You don't need to apologize, Cheyenne-chan. It's... [Does she not understand why he's irritated? The possibility makes him pause, as he starts to get a more vivid picture of her... emotional capabilities]

I get that they're afraid of your kind, but no shithead should be hurting you, either, when you're taking pains to make sure everyone can live. [And then, to maybe simplify it further]

I don't like the idea of you being attacked.

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[Sanji is officially the most confusing person she's ever spoken to, and the unreadable mood-changing is not helping her. You humans and your emotions...!]

...maybe so, but those who would bring harm to me also would not like to be attacked. Perhaps this is merely a topic where our opinions diverge?

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[oda-hates-me.livejournal.com]

Maybe so. [He eases back into a neutral mood - she speaks truth and he knows it.

Also, Cheyenne, he does this all the time. You'll need an emotional dictionary at this rate]

Such as sweet and understanding soul you are, it warms my heart~!

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["Understanding soul" for the girl who eats souls? Really, Sanji?]

That's a rather interesting choice of words, all things considered. [That deserves a smile.] I don't suppose we could take a break from 'warming your heart' and perhaps move on to warming me? This dress is much lighter than I am accustomed to wearing.