The Afterglow: A Story of Abandonment And Spite.

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Kraus is bringing back a herd of live critters for Douxgras. Two cows, three wild pigs, ten chickens, and three goats. 

Eve is opening her tattoo parlor for the day.

 Serveo is sitting against the wall of the tattoo parlor. He sees Eve come out to open up the shop. “Good morning.”

 Eve looks up, her ears lowering a bit. "Hello.." she said and tilted her head "May I help you?"

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The mysterious person has set up a small shrine made mostly of black stone striated with white. Blue and purple cloth trails from it, and nine small statuettes are set at the feet of the shrine. One slightly larger statuette is set at the middle of the shrine, with minuscule candles placed and lit around it. At the foot of the shrine is a wooden placard carved with script reading “To an unknown power”.

 Casey appears next to the mysterious figure, floating cross legged in the air. “Heya pal. Well, aren’t you an interesting one…”

“HnnnNNNaHHahAH. The child that seeks places of holy wisdom is a strange child indeed, particularly in such a rejectful place. Who might you be?”

 “Weren’t ya listening yesterday? I’m Casey Santino-Marrow.”

“I was unaccounted for then. I departed but returned. But I find myself carrying something I had not when I left.” The person traces their index and middle finger along the peak of the shrine. A strange, interlinking hexagon is engraved in it.

 Casey flips upside down in the air. “I don’t care about that shrine thingy. I’m here to figure out what I need for my show.” He grins, his blue left eye glows.

*what does that tell him about this character?*

“You bring these people laughter. Or do you usher in their sorrows? There are only extremes in such a profession.”

 *I’ve modified him a little bit, he’s going to learn simply what act would amuse this man the most in a show*

Casey scratches his head. “You’ll find out soon enough buddy.”

*This person seems to derive greatest joy and humor from… nothing. It seems like they have forgotten these things.*

“Indeed? How soon is ‘soon’?”

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Kraus is bringing back a herd of live critters for Douxgras. Two cows, three wild pigs, ten chickens, and three goats. 

Eve is opening her tattoo parlor for the day.

 Serveo is sitting against the wall of the tattoo parlor. He sees Eve come out to open up the shop. “Good morning.”

 Eve looks up, her ears lowering a bit. "Hello.." she said and tilted her head "May I help you?"

 “…Possibly. Are you new to Absit?”

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The mysterious person has set up a small shrine made mostly of black stone striated with white. Blue and purple cloth trails from it, and nine small statuettes are set at the feet of the shrine. One slightly larger statuette is set at the middle of the shrine, with minuscule candles placed and lit around it. At the foot of the shrine is a wooden placard carved with script reading “To an unknown power”.

 Casey appears next to the mysterious figure, floating cross legged in the air. “Heya pal. Well, aren’t you an interesting one…”

“HnnnNNNaHHahAH. The child that seeks places of holy wisdom is a strange child indeed, particularly in such a rejectful place. Who might you be?”

 “Weren’t ya listening yesterday? I’m Casey Santino-Marrow.”

“I was unaccounted for then. I departed but returned. But I find myself carrying something I had not when I left.” The person traces their index and middle finger along the peak of the shrine. A strange, interlinking hexagon is engraved in it.

 Casey flips upside down in the air. “I don’t care about that shrine thingy. I’m here to figure out what I need for my show.” He grins, his blue left eye glows.

*what does that tell him about this character?*

“You bring these people laughter. Or do you usher in their sorrows? There are only extremes in such a profession.”

 *I’ve modified him a little bit, he’s going to learn simply what act would amuse this man the most in a show*

Casey scratches his head. “You’ll find out soon enough buddy.”

*This person seems to derive greatest joy and humor from… nothing. It seems like they have forgotten these things.*

“Indeed? How soon is ‘soon’?”

 *Of course. I should have expected.*

Casey frowns. “When my show starts. But I ain’t sure you’ll be welcome, pal.”

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Kraus is bringing back a herd of live critters for Douxgras. Two cows, three wild pigs, ten chickens, and three goats. 

Eve is opening her tattoo parlor for the day.

 Serveo is sitting against the wall of the tattoo parlor. He sees Eve come out to open up the shop. “Good morning.”

 Eve looks up, her ears lowering a bit. "Hello.." she said and tilted her head "May I help you?"

 “…Possibly. Are you new to Absit?”

 She nods quietly, her eyes glinting as she stares up at him.

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*This person seems to derive greatest joy and humor from… nothing. It seems like they have forgotten these things.*

“Indeed? How soon is ‘soon’?”

 *Of course. I should have expected.*

Casey frowns. “When my show starts. But I ain’t sure you’ll be welcome, pal.”

“Who chooses to stop me, and stagnate your own coffers?”

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After another hour, the timer in the street clicks to zero, and sure enough, the mass of carriages pulls through the gates of Absit at that very moment. There are dozens of them. Some have animals, some carry people. The very front carriage carrie’s what looks to be the materials to build the main circus tent. They pull into the town square, music blasting from the carriages and many a propel chattering on the horses. 

The horses stop when they find a good, open spot. Out of the first carriage leaps a young boy. Abou thirteen. He is dressed in a jester’s outfit, minus the ridiculous hat. His hair is black and messy, his face deathly pale and sickly, but he is grinning wildly. To the townsfolk mild surprise, he is floating and bobbing about 4 feet in the air. He starts calling out and commanding several other circus actors, who start to assemble the tents and acts. The young boy snaps his fingers, and a megaphone appears, floating in front of him. He takes it and turns to the people of Absit. 

“Greetings, one and all!” He speaks with an Italian accent. “My name is Casey Santino-Marrow! We appreciate your humble welcome into the town of Absit, under the request of Lord Skar himself! I look forward to putting on a wonderful show for you all! My employees and I will be busy setting up our circus tent for most of the night, but we will be prepared for our show in the morrow!”

 *CASEY WOO-HOO!!!*

Damien glances towards the newcomer, face blank. The angel makes a rather explicit remark on Casey's appearance while the devil softly weeps about how misunderstood the floating child must be, his bold personality a mere coping mechanism of his true loneliness and discontent with himself. Damien, still in control of his eyes, rolls them. The devil was always making things deeper then they should be, while the angel made petty remarks on anything he could see. It was honestly an infuriating team to work with. 

 Casey cracks his knuckles and turns to a tall man, dressed in a cowboy attire with a bandana over his face. You can faintly hear Casey say “I’ll get to uh…crowd work, if ya get my drift.” He then turns around and spots Damien, he appears next to him, in a single arm handstand. “Heya, kid.”

 Damien turns lazily to the approaching floating figure, his face slack, underwhelmed. 

"Stay back, you incompetent little [GP]!" The angel yells. 

"What a poor, poor child," sighs the devil. "a lost soul with no way home."

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*This person seems to derive greatest joy and humor from… nothing. It seems like they have forgotten these things.*

“Indeed? How soon is ‘soon’?”

 *Of course. I should have expected.*

Casey frowns. “When my show starts. But I ain’t sure you’ll be welcome, pal.”

“Who chooses to stop me, and stagnate your own coffers?”

 “Well it’s just that I don’t see no joy inside of ya. If my audience doesn’t enjoy the show, that’s bad for business.”

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Kraus is bringing back a herd of live critters for Douxgras. Two cows, three wild pigs, ten chickens, and three goats. 

Eve is opening her tattoo parlor for the day.

 Serveo is sitting against the wall of the tattoo parlor. He sees Eve come out to open up the shop. “Good morning.”

 Eve looks up, her ears lowering a bit. "Hello.." she said and tilted her head "May I help you?"

 “…Possibly. Are you new to Absit?”

 She nods quietly, her eyes glinting as she stares up at him.

 “What is your name?”

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Kraus is bringing back a herd of live critters for Douxgras. Two cows, three wild pigs, ten chickens, and three goats. 

Eve is opening her tattoo parlor for the day.

 Serveo is sitting against the wall of the tattoo parlor. He sees Eve come out to open up the shop. “Good morning.”

 Eve looks up, her ears lowering a bit. "Hello.." she said and tilted her head "May I help you?"

 “…Possibly. Are you new to Absit?”

 She nods quietly, her eyes glinting as she stares up at him.

 “What is your name?”

 She looks hesitant for a moment before narrowing her eyes "Why?.."

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After another hour, the timer in the street clicks to zero, and sure enough, the mass of carriages pulls through the gates of Absit at that very moment. There are dozens of them. Some have animals, some carry people. The very front carriage carrie’s what looks to be the materials to build the main circus tent. They pull into the town square, music blasting from the carriages and many a propel chattering on the horses. 

The horses stop when they find a good, open spot. Out of the first carriage leaps a young boy. Abou thirteen. He is dressed in a jester’s outfit, minus the ridiculous hat. His hair is black and messy, his face deathly pale and sickly, but he is grinning wildly. To the townsfolk mild surprise, he is floating and bobbing about 4 feet in the air. He starts calling out and commanding several other circus actors, who start to assemble the tents and acts. The young boy snaps his fingers, and a megaphone appears, floating in front of him. He takes it and turns to the people of Absit. 

“Greetings, one and all!” He speaks with an Italian accent. “My name is Casey Santino-Marrow! We appreciate your humble welcome into the town of Absit, under the request of Lord Skar himself! I look forward to putting on a wonderful show for you all! My employees and I will be busy setting up our circus tent for most of the night, but we will be prepared for our show in the morrow!”

 *CASEY WOO-HOO!!!*

Damien glances towards the newcomer, face blank. The angel makes a rather explicit remark on Casey's appearance while the devil softly weeps about how misunderstood the floating child must be, his bold personality a mere coping mechanism of his true loneliness and discontent with himself. Damien, still in control of his eyes, rolls them. The devil was always making things deeper then they should be, while the angel made petty remarks on anything he could see. It was honestly an infuriating team to work with. 

 Casey cracks his knuckles and turns to a tall man, dressed in a cowboy attire with a bandana over his face. You can faintly hear Casey say “I’ll get to uh…crowd work, if ya get my drift.” He then turns around and spots Damien, he appears next to him, in a single arm handstand. “Heya, kid.”

 Damien turns lazily to the approaching floating figure, his face slack, underwhelmed. 

"Stay back, you incompetent little [GP]!" The angel yells. 

"What a poor, poor child," sighs the devil. "a lost soul with no way home."

 “Stay back, huh?” Casey reappears with his face about an inch away from the angel’s.

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*This person seems to derive greatest joy and humor from… nothing. It seems like they have forgotten these things.*

“Indeed? How soon is ‘soon’?”

 *Of course. I should have expected.*

Casey frowns. “When my show starts. But I ain’t sure you’ll be welcome, pal.”

“Who chooses to stop me, and stagnate your own coffers?”

 “Well it’s just that I don’t see no joy inside of ya. If my audience doesn’t enjoy the show, that’s bad for business.”

“I have been emptied. And to peer through the cracks and read what remains is nothing but sneaking and theft. I am not an audience. It would be more apt to describe me, using such metaphors, as a critic.”

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Kraus is bringing back a herd of live critters for Douxgras. Two cows, three wild pigs, ten chickens, and three goats. 

Eve is opening her tattoo parlor for the day.

 Serveo is sitting against the wall of the tattoo parlor. He sees Eve come out to open up the shop. “Good morning.”

 Eve looks up, her ears lowering a bit. "Hello.." she said and tilted her head "May I help you?"

 “…Possibly. Are you new to Absit?”

 She nods quietly, her eyes glinting as she stares up at him.

 “What is your name?”

 She looks hesitant for a moment before narrowing her eyes "Why?.."

 Serveo tilts his head. “Because it is general etiquette to ask for one’s name.”

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*This person seems to derive greatest joy and humor from… nothing. It seems like they have forgotten these things.*

“Indeed? How soon is ‘soon’?”

 *Of course. I should have expected.*

Casey frowns. “When my show starts. But I ain’t sure you’ll be welcome, pal.”

“Who chooses to stop me, and stagnate your own coffers?”

 “Well it’s just that I don’t see no joy inside of ya. If my audience doesn’t enjoy the show, that’s bad for business.”

“I have been emptied. And to peer through the cracks and read what remains is nothing but sneaking and theft. I am not an audience. It would be more apt to describe me, using such metaphors, as a critic.”

 “Well I ain’t here to have my show criticized, I’m here to bring joy to dead men.”

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Kraus is bringing back a herd of live critters for Douxgras. Two cows, three wild pigs, ten chickens, and three goats. 

Eve is opening her tattoo parlor for the day.

 Serveo is sitting against the wall of the tattoo parlor. He sees Eve come out to open up the shop. “Good morning.”

 Eve looks up, her ears lowering a bit. "Hello.." she said and tilted her head "May I help you?"

 “…Possibly. Are you new to Absit?”

 She nods quietly, her eyes glinting as she stares up at him.

 “What is your name?”

 She looks hesitant for a moment before narrowing her eyes "Why?.."

 Serveo tilts his head. “Because it is general etiquette to ask for one’s name.”

 She sighs and leans against the door, her tail flicking about. "My name is Eve dear."

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Kraus is bringing back a herd of live critters for Douxgras. Two cows, three wild pigs, ten chickens, and three goats. 

Eve is opening her tattoo parlor for the day.

 Serveo is sitting against the wall of the tattoo parlor. He sees Eve come out to open up the shop. “Good morning.”

 Eve looks up, her ears lowering a bit. "Hello.." she said and tilted her head "May I help you?"

 “…Possibly. Are you new to Absit?”

 She nods quietly, her eyes glinting as she stares up at him.

 “What is your name?”

 She looks hesitant for a moment before narrowing her eyes "Why?.."

 Serveo tilts his head. “Because it is general etiquette to ask for one’s name.”

 She sighs and leans against the door, her tail flicking about. "My name is Eve dear."

 Serveo shifts onto one knee. “I am Serveo. It is a pleasure.”

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Kraus is bringing back a herd of live critters for Douxgras. Two cows, three wild pigs, ten chickens, and three goats. 

Eve is opening her tattoo parlor for the day.

 Serveo is sitting against the wall of the tattoo parlor. He sees Eve come out to open up the shop. “Good morning.”

 Eve looks up, her ears lowering a bit. "Hello.." she said and tilted her head "May I help you?"

 “…Possibly. Are you new to Absit?”

 She nods quietly, her eyes glinting as she stares up at him.

 “What is your name?”

 She looks hesitant for a moment before narrowing her eyes "Why?.."

 Serveo tilts his head. “Because it is general etiquette to ask for one’s name.”

 She sighs and leans against the door, her tail flicking about. "My name is Eve dear."

 Serveo shifts onto one knee. “I am Serveo. It is a pleasure.”

 She nods and looks around, folding her arms over her chest. "I feel like there is something else you want.."

Dyn is sitting in an alleyway, face splattered with blood. His sword and shield are laying on his lap.

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Dyn is sitting in an alleyway, face splattered with blood. His sword and shield are laying on his lap.

 Eve, smelling blood, walks over. She watches him for a moment.

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Kraus is bringing back a herd of live critters for Douxgras. Two cows, three wild pigs, ten chickens, and three goats. 

Eve is opening her tattoo parlor for the day.

 Serveo is sitting against the wall of the tattoo parlor. He sees Eve come out to open up the shop. “Good morning.”

 Eve looks up, her ears lowering a bit. "Hello.." she said and tilted her head "May I help you?"

 “…Possibly. Are you new to Absit?”

 She nods quietly, her eyes glinting as she stares up at him.

 “What is your name?”

 She looks hesitant for a moment before narrowing her eyes "Why?.."

 Serveo tilts his head. “Because it is general etiquette to ask for one’s name.”

 She sighs and leans against the door, her tail flicking about. "My name is Eve dear."

 Serveo shifts onto one knee. “I am Serveo. It is a pleasure.”

 She nods and looks around, folding her arms over her chest. "I feel like there is something else you want.."

 Serveo shakes his head. “Can a great knight not simply lounge? I suppose my engravings could use a liner.” He indicates the swirling silver engravings of vines and stars in his exoskeleton.