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[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

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[littlecrowgirl]

But then how will you get better? I mean...I heard the Badlands is...well, bad!

[Stating the obvious!]

[Video]

[elkmobile]

Lord Prima stated if I head towards a dark energy out in the Badlands, it could contain the curse. I won't be cured, but I won't be killed either.

[Video]

[littlecrowgirl]

And you'll come back, right?

[Video]

[elkmobile]

I'll do everything I can to return.

[Video]

[littlecrowgirl]

[Her lip twitches slightly, a small smile forming on her face.]

Good. Can you promise me that?

[Video]

[elkmobile]

[He smiles back.]

All right. I promise to do everything in my power to return here from my journey.

Are you going to write that down?

[Video]

[littlecrowgirl]

[Your only answer is the click of a pen.]

You bet I am. And if you don't, I'll smack you.

[Because that's how friendship is made.]

Ashitaka, you said?

[Video]

[elkmobile]

Heh, well, I'll try to avoid that.

That's right. What's your name?

[Video]

[littlecrowgirl]

Be warned, I've been known to throw a killer right hook.

[There's a giggle.]

I'm Kay!

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[elkmobile]

Hopefully I won't have to worry about that.

Thank you for your kindness, Kay.