VIDEO;

[elkmobile]

Please, for a moment, give me your attention, all of you.

My name, again, is Ashitaka. I have a request to make. Most of you don't know me very well, and I understand if you disregard this.

First, I owe you all an explanation. Where I'm from, there are gods and demons alike. Gods to guard forests and the mountains. Demons that form due to anger and hatred.

[Ashitaka undoes his sleeve, pushing it back to reveal his scarred skin.]



I was cursed by a former god turned demon where I am from. When it is done claiming my body, it will kill me. I originally asked about the spirituality of this world because I was unsure of what could help me. Lord Prima has advised that I go on a journey to the Badlands. He has given me a map and a task.

However. Lord Prima also advised that I do not venture alone. So what I ask is this: will anyone be willing to go out into the Badlands with me? It will be dangerous, so I have need of those who can defend themselves. I will be honored if you volunteer yourself, but I need to know if you can fight as well.

I also understand if you do not wish to offer your help to me. If I must go alone, I will.

Thank you.

Comments

[Video]

[littlecrowgirl]

[Oh wow, sir. That mark does not look healthy in the least.]

Oh gosh...d..does it hurt?

[Priorities, she has them.]

[Video]

[elkmobile]

[Ashitaka smiles hesitantly.]

Just sometimes.

[Video]

[littlecrowgirl]

[And now she looks even more worried. Points for honesty, at least!]

We really need a doctor here. A not robot kind.

[video] sorry if this sucks but I want CR with ashitaka ;-;

[sword_redemption]

I'll go. [Spirituality and danger? Just ringing his bells, you realize.]

[video] psh no you're fine

[elkmobile]

[Ashitaka doesn't hide his surprise at the acceptance.

But he nods gratefully.]

Thank you.

You're one of the giant metal warriors. Do you... transform like some of them do?

[video]

[sword_redemption]

[A shrug.] You need help. You're fighting this thing. [What else does he need to know? Fighting a cursed scar is just a metaphor for what Drift is trying to do: fight the weight of four million years of brutality and war.]

Yes. My alt's a ground vehicle.

[video] /jacked w/ permission

[winged_knight]

[Oh Drift, every time you do something noble it just makes Wing swoon a little harder you know that?]

Drift. I'm glad to see you coming to this man's aid. I'd thought to offer myself. Shall we go together?

[video]

[sword_redemption]

[One mech's 'noble' is another mech's 'foolhardiness'?]

[After Wing's recent, uh, incident, Drift really just wants to wrap Wing in bubble wrap and blankets and stow him some place safe, but he realizes how irrational that is. And Wing wouldn't be Wing if he let himself be restricted like that. Better to have him where Drift can keep an optic on him.]

I'd like that.

[video] sob I'm on hiatus technically BUT...

[rotafortunae]

Demons formed of anger and hate...?

[HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm]

I have some resistance to the darkness, and I'm quite a powerful fighter. Shall I accompany you?

[video] s'alllllll good. i owe you a tag on that log anyhoo. :T

[elkmobile]

You have a resistance? That's impressive.

If you're willing, Luxord, I'd be glad to have your company.

[video]

[rotafortunae]

It's the coat. With the hood up, it acts as an armor against the shadows. I'm not certain how effective it will be against that, but it's worth a gamble, no?

In short, I'm absolutely willing.

voice;

[thxforthememories]

You're leaving?

voice;

[elkmobile]

Just for awhile, Kagerou.

So I'm not... reformatted.

[Video]

[perfavore]

You humans never cease to impress with your bravery.

If you require assistance, I may lend it to you.

[Video]

[elkmobile]

Thank you. That means a lot.

We may need it. May I have your name?

[vandalization]

Holy fuck. You have a-

Wow. Does it... hurt?

[DUMB DUMB DUMB.]

[elkmobile]

Sometimes, while it's growing.

[herodecoded]

Perhaps it would be best if you brought an expendable...my world has lost the need for me. If I were to die, it would be best I die for an honorable cause.

I shall accompany your quest.

[elkmobile]

I'm grateful that you're willing, but I hope no one dies on this journey. I'll watch your back.

Video;

[cliffjumper]

That looks unpleasant. Why were you cursed?

[Wow, somebody's rude, and Cliffjumper's narrow optics doesn't make it any better, but...]

Looks like you've got a bunch of offers already, but if ya need another pair of hands, I could probably come.

[Slightly conditional mostly because he doesn't know you, or why that curse is there, but at the same time it'd be kind of wrong not to offer.]

Video;

[elkmobile]

I was cursed because I was protecting my village from the demon god. He became a demon because what was done to him.

Thank you. I wouldn't say no to the company. Lord Prima said it could be dangerous out there. But I also understand if you want to stay behind. I will not force you to come with me.

video

[not_halfbaked]

I can help, Naga too...don't worry, the food situation's in order, she won't be eying Yakul that way.

[Frowns at the arm.] I don't know if it'll do anything, but I can heal with waterbending too, besides fight. Maybe relieve any pain, if it hurts too badly?

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[elkmobile]

I'm glad to hear that. I'm probably going to leave Yakul behind just in case; Drift is allowing me to board him instead.

Waterbending... I don't think it'd cure it, but it... could help. I've found that water itself can be soothing to the curse, actually.

Korra, you'll be okay to come with me?

[Video]

[winged_knight]

Ashitaka, I don't believe we've met. I'm Wing, Drift's companion, and I'd like to accompany you on your journey.

This curse sounds frightful, I'm sorry such a thing has befallen you. And the tale you tell is full of sorrow... [He seems rather disquieted.] For a deity to fall in such a way... I cannot imagine it.

I will do whatever I can to aid you.

[Video]

[elkmobile]

We haven't, but it's never too late, Wing. I'm honored and grateful that you'll be coming with us.

The god fell for many reasons. It's... a tale I can share while we're on our journey.

Thank you. I think after you, that should be enough for us for this task.