...An unfortunate, but universal lesson to be learned.
[ stares at xianzhou lore. yaps about other xianzhou lore. also light cw: for mention of some grim topics below ]
I suppose the word 'possession' should be used in this case, but the heliobi will parasitize a host's body after taking control. We refer to this behavior as "emotion consumption"—feeding off the various changes to the nervous system, triggered by the experiencing of emotions.
The heliobi will drive their host to behave abnormally in order to harvest more feedback—binge-eating, impulsiveness, self-mutilation, or destruction to name a few. They can also cause their hosts to experience wild delusions, and in general will expend the host's physical body.
[ he returns a question as well, ] ...What is the supernatural like, in your world?
Everything you've described isn't necessarily out of the question for ghosts in my world as well.
[ first of all and important, although; ]
The supernatural is everywhere. You'd have to be more specific. I went to school with werewolves, sirens, vampires, gorgons, shapeshifters... Psychics. All kinds, really. Ghosts, spirits and magic are all existent in the world, though none of these creatures or talents would ever be considered widely accepted.
Ah, but these broader strokes do help answer the question. [ yay context!! ]
Though there are many strange beasts and occurrences in my world, some with overlapping traits as we've just discussed, the creatures you've named would be considered fictional. So hearing there is a school dedicated to these species is most intriguing, to an outsider such as myself.
[ tilting his head, ] Are you affiliated to any of them?
[ for all he knows she COULD be a vampire, or a shapeshifter, etc... ]
Nevermore isn't commonplace, as far as such establishments go. It was created for the sole purpose to harbor those who exhibit traits of the supernatural. They're seen rather poorly by the majority at home, to put it lightly.
[ she hesitates while looking at him but ultimately... ]
So it serves as a haven of sorts, as well. [ he is glad then, that there is an educational system that is supporting these young, so-called 'outcasts'. ]
Is that so? [ curiously, ] Are there certain tools you use, or are they unnecessary?
[ surely this library can have a decorative mirror... she can catch a glimpse of the Matrix of Prescience Ultima, which is a fancy way to say divination device. ]
[ wow look at this cool thing. she has no idea what it is but she's looking at it curiously. ]
As much of a haven as any high school can be. [ derogatory. but: ] Certain psychics require tools. My set of powers isn't one of them. It does make it a tad more... unpredictable.
Ah, I see. But you're able to fully harness them now, correct?
[ she learned how to... in school...?
unfortunately there is also probably a little emoshare of being nosy... as in he thinks it is very cool and wants to see her use her powers... but is too respectful to ask outright, tch. ]
A man who used religion as an excuse to persecute people who were different and met a cursed end at the hand of my ancestor. His descendant brought him back to finish what he started.
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[ stares at xianzhou lore. yaps about other xianzhou lore. also light cw: for mention of some grim topics below ]
I suppose the word 'possession' should be used in this case, but the heliobi will parasitize a host's body after taking control. We refer to this behavior as "emotion consumption"—feeding off the various changes to the nervous system, triggered by the experiencing of emotions.
The heliobi will drive their host to behave abnormally in order to harvest more feedback—binge-eating, impulsiveness, self-mutilation, or destruction to name a few. They can also cause their hosts to experience wild delusions, and in general will expend the host's physical body.
[ he returns a question as well, ] ...What is the supernatural like, in your world?
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[ first of all and important, although; ]
The supernatural is everywhere. You'd have to be more specific. I went to school with werewolves, sirens, vampires, gorgons, shapeshifters... Psychics. All kinds, really. Ghosts, spirits and magic are all existent in the world, though none of these creatures or talents would ever be considered widely accepted.
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Though there are many strange beasts and occurrences in my world, some with overlapping traits as we've just discussed, the creatures you've named would be considered fictional. So hearing there is a school dedicated to these species is most intriguing, to an outsider such as myself.
[ tilting his head, ] Are you affiliated to any of them?
[ for all he knows she COULD be a vampire, or a shapeshifter, etc... ]
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[ she hesitates while looking at him but ultimately... ]
I'm a psychic.
[ GASPS... gasps...honesty ]
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So it serves as a haven of sorts, as well. [ he is glad then, that there is an educational system that is supporting these young, so-called 'outcasts'. ]
Is that so? [ curiously, ] Are there certain tools you use, or are they unnecessary?
[ surely this library can have a decorative mirror... she can catch a glimpse of the Matrix of Prescience Ultima, which is a fancy way to say divination device. ]
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As much of a haven as any high school can be. [ derogatory. but: ] Certain psychics require tools. My set of powers isn't one of them. It does make it a tad more... unpredictable.
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more about mary!!!! being a goth at a goth high school is very funny... ]
As in, you might receive visions without warning?
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... Yes. [ said extremely reluctantly ] Though part of it was that I lacked the training when I first developed the powers.
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Ah, I see. But you're able to fully harness them now, correct?
[ she learned how to... in school...?
unfortunately there is also probably a little emoshare of being nosy... as in he thinks it is very cool and wants to see her use her powers... but is too respectful to ask outright, tch. ]
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I had to summon one of my ancestors from the dead to get anyone capable of teaching me.
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That's impressive. How did you accomplish that? And did your ancestor manifest as a specter?
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She came to me in a vision. I summoned her the way one usually summons spirits.
[ she says this like he should know even though she knows he has no spirits ]
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So these spirits communicate through visions, rather than more tangible means. You are acting as a medium, then? ...And what is the usual way?
[ do i dare ask for a memshare anymore ]
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Well. Not that.
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...You two share a strong resemblance.
It was not about control, then, but understanding your own ability.
This 'Crackstone' she spoke of... who was he?
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[ how to explain pilgrims... ]
A man who used religion as an excuse to persecute people who were different and met a cursed end at the hand of my ancestor. His descendant brought him back to finish what he started.
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I see. That is unfortunate. So was it more a resurrection, than a summoning?
And were you able to put a stop to him?
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And then I killed him again.
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Blood sacrifices.
Ah. Well done.
[ the emoshare is proud he doesn't know what is happening in w6, and even if he does he's still a mary stan okok ]
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It's not like there was ever any doubt.
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[ FINALLY HE KNOWS HER NAME!!!!! THROUGH A MEMSHARE!!!! ]
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[ offers another piece of candy. black licorice this time. ]
But it is nice to know your name.
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[ looking at the candy and not taking it this time you cannot BRIBE HER ]
Wednesday Addams. If you're going to know my name, you should know it in full.
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but he gives her a proper bow in greeting. ]
And you already know mine, but I will give it again. I am Jing Yuan. Known by some as the Arbiter-General of the Xianzhou Luofu.
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