021 .. the real power in this world ain't wardens [video]

[amagicalmystery]

[Facilier comes on screen looking slightly amused. In spite of his words, though, there's something unusual about his expression, to those who know him - something a little less smug, but not the rage that usually replaces the smugness, either. It's almost genuinely thoughtful.

He's also wearing this, without a hint of self-consciousness.]I was

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Private

[leadsthestars]

I was waiting for your answer. Good. We have much to discuss.

Private

[amagicalmystery]

We do.

...I need to know one thing before we get started. If we fail. Or maybe if just I fail. What happens?

Private

[leadsthestars]

If we fail...my brothers do not come. They remain in the sky. Out of reach.

And our guides will be angry for the attempt.

Private

[amagicalmystery]

Guides. Meaning...?

Private

[leadsthestars]

...wardens. But I loathe the word.

Private

[amagicalmystery]

Huh. 'Guides,' I like that.

I won't have to pay penance to you or somethin' like that? Trust me, the question ain't personal.

Private

[leadsthestars]

No. We pay penance to my brothers. I pay penance to them,

No one pays me blood debt.

Private

[amagicalmystery]

That's good to hear. You've got no idea how good.

Private

[leadsthestars]

One pays penance before, not after. It was not the same for you, I see.

Private

[amagicalmystery]

I've had some bad luck with debt, you could say. ...actually, it's how I died.

Anyway, ah, I'm testin' the waters a bit with all the public philosophizin'. The more folks who think this place needs new management, the easier a fight will go.

Private

[leadsthestars]

Knowing this now, I would not do that to you again.

I see. Clever thinking. Not many of us are fond of the Admiral.

Private

[amagicalmystery]

...thanks. I mean it.

Least of all me. Convincin' others goes over better when you know you're not exactly wrong.

This summoning of yours...what's it require?

Private

[leadsthestars]

You are welcome.

I think he is some kind of god, and this is the afterlife. Better here than Mictlan.

Sacrifice, and certain rites. I will not ever have enough magic to summon them on my own.

Private

[amagicalmystery]

Better here than the Other Side, but - well. If we were the types to settle, we wouldn't be makin' plans.

Yeah, you'd...mentioned that. Sacrifice of people, I'm presumin'.

Private

[leadsthestars]

Sacrifice of people. Yes. That is blood debt.

Does that make you uncomfortable? You would not need to sacrifice people. You will be helping me with the rites.

You know the spirit world well. I need support.

Re: Private

[amagicalmystery]

Oh, I ain't averse to killing. 'Specially on board, where it might not take. There are just some folks I'd, ah...rather not. But it's a short list.

Then I'm your man. In any way you'd like.