Chapter XXIX: Life and Death

[illusivetactics]

Death's door, once more, is not the final passage. The hallways stretch and twist, ever on.

Which does not dampen the visceral experience, unfortunately.

The killer's signature, making gristled parody of the plight myself and my affiliates face...do not confuse this massacre of hearts with our agenda. I will keep off your streets for the time being,

Comments

[quietestheart]

I figured if it was one of you guys, you would know that you all don't have hearts. ._.

It wouldn't make sense...

[illusivetactics]

What are you 'figuring' then, Rion?

[quietestheart]

That whoever's doing this, it's not someone in the Organization.

[illusivetactics]

I would have been able to recognize one of my own, I should hope.

[voice]

[ferretprince]

If you are revising that guide, you may want to make it clear that no one should attempt to fight off the Dementors unless they're capable of it.

[text] /threadjack

[quietestheart]

So how do you fight them.

[Text doesn't get across the level of annoyance that would be in his voice if he could talk. To him, this looks pretty passive-aggressive, and, well, he doesn't like Draco anyway.]

[voice]

[ferretprince]

A Patronus Charm, which I do believe we've told you several times by now.

[Passive-aggressive? Of course not, Draco's just being his usual git self.]

Re: [text]

[quietestheart]

That's not my question, though. What is a Patronus charm? I know it's one of your magic things, but that doesn't help anyone who doesn't cast magic.

[Subtext: "I don't want anyone else to be reliant on you guys."]

[voice]

[kekekescience]

Zexion... [He pauses. No, best not to throw out various questions just yet.]

Of course. Whenever you are ready.

[Text! So there!]

[illusivetactics]

I would not have come forward, if I was not prepared.

[vaultpaladin]

How're you feeling?

[illusivetactics]

The wording of that question will never cease to nip at me, will it?

...I have recovered as much as I am able, rest assured.

[vaultpaladin]

Do you need any help?

And hey, stop worrying about the guide. You're hurt.

[illusivetactics]

Assistance? Well I don't suspect I'll be down to the Library...for some time.

Was hurt, was 'dead'...now there's only something missing. The others will help me to it, certainly....certainly.

The guide will be completed. Just...behind the expected deadline.

[lolli_angel]

What plight?

[illusivetactics]

I suppose you have not been here long enough for the truth of it to reach your ears.

I am a being, among several here, with no heart to speak of.

[lolli_angel]

....That's so sad. I wish there was a way to give you guys some of mine - I've got enough to spare for everybody.

[illusivetactics]

Some of yours? Have you several hearts? How might you endeavor upon such a thing?