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[somekindofsin]

The curses aren't following their usual patterns.  Does anyone else find that vaguely worrisome?  Between that irregularity and the recent mass exodus, I can only imagine that something unpleasant is around the corner.

Speaking of unpleasant, has anyone else found his or herself cursed with the company of a deceased relative?  It's all well and

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[misterblackbird]

Vague mentions lie like
a dark pool of still water:
what lies within it?

[somekindofsin]

I did warn you.

She rather fancies you. Those weren't her words, of course, but that was the gist of it.

[misterblackbird]

A burst of birdsong:
sudden and unfamiliar;
shocking, not pleasing.

[somekindofsin]

No, it's not pleasing at all.

Do you know where to purchase decent wine in this city?

[misterblackbird]

The City is vast;
I know of many places
where the grapes are sweet.

[somekindofsin]

Yes, well... lovely, but I would really appreciate a name.

[misterblackbird]

Summer's last harvests,
the blood of the vines bottled,
kept by Bredoteau.

[ooc: Please pretend this is an NPC shopkeeper somewhere in the City.]

[somekindofsin]

Thank you! That will make the evening much easier to bear.