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[mmmfilletofsoul]

Greetings, residents of Luceti. I am called Cheyenne, and there is something I wish to ask of you all.

By tomorrow, it will have been a month since my arrival in Luceti. I have, for the most part, remained unseen. I would have continued such a manner of living for the benefit of others here, but circumstances make such a lifestyle impossible for a

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[goldenglasses]

There are... different parts to the soul? Like, if your an animal or person? [Give him a minute... eating souls to him seems, wrong, but you're being so open about it.]

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[goldenglasses]

...let me guess. Was his name Sanji?

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[mmmfilletofsoul]

Yes, as a matter of fact... are you a friend of his?

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[goldenglasses]

Yeah, you could say that, but ah it's alright, I don't need anyone else to know I'm doing this. [They might give him a sideways look and call him too trusting.]

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[mmmfilletofsoul]

In that case, I suppose now would be a good time to explain the process itself. [Her hand touches the bottom edge of her blindfold.]

Illusionists are so named because of the illusions we create whenever a creature looks into our eyes. Although we can manipulate what sort of illusion may appear, we are not able to control the illusions themselves... that is to say, were I to walk around with my eyes open, I would accidentally draw every creature I make eye contact with into an illusion.

It is through the use of these illusions that the soul of a creature becomes vulnerable, and I am able to draw it out. Breaking eye contact breaks the illusion, thus, preventing me from feeding.

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[goldenglasses]

[Ah, so that explains the blindfold.] Are the illusions dangerous to the people seeing them?

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[mmmfilletofsoul]

That is not such an easy answer. The illusions themselves are just that: illusions. However, in the same manner that I am unable to prevent my illusions from being activated when my eyes are open, I am also unable to create illusions without feeding on the soul in some manner.

If I am purposefully creating my illusions, they are harmless. I can choose to make them as plain or as peaceful as I wish. But, should my blindfold fall away and a person get a glimpse of my eyes before I have time to prepare... well. I suppose you could say all illusionists have a "default" of sorts. Unless I am consciously making an effort to control my illusions, the creature in question would have their worst possible fears reflected at them.

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[goldenglasses]

I see. [Wort fears? Vash doesn't really like that idea.] Ah, but I guess that's good that you'll be trying to control it as best you can.

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[mmmfilletofsoul]

Of course. I wish to do all I can to ensure safety to those living here.

There is one more matter to be dealt with. I would like for an opportunity to allow you to experience the illusions firsthand. That is, if it is not too much to ask, seeing as you have only just now received the information.

It will not be a regular feeding, so you would not feel any ill effects. Rather, I would simply be providing an example of my illusions.

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[goldenglasses]

Oh, yeah, I think that would be alright. I'll have to experience it sometimes after all, right? [Although he won't say it, he is a little nervous about it.]

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[mmmfilletofsoul]

Very well. [She scans the area for people, sensing that it was really just the two of them in the square right now, so it would be fine. It would only take a few moments, after all.]

I need you to sit down and shut your eyes. It is crucial that you absolutely do not open them until I say so. [She reaches up and begins to untie the blindfold.] Under no circumstances may you look until then.

[[ooc: Is Vash wearing his glasses right now? Because of the powercap, and since they're tinted, he'll see her eyes instead of an illusion. But Cheyenne won't realize that until her eyes are open~]]

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[goldenglasses]

[Vash hesitates a moment before sitting down and shutting his eyes. He tenses slightly and listens carefully, he may be trusting, but he's a bit too use to being double crossed to be completely trusting. So he's listening for any funny sounds or movements. Not to mention the idea of seeing illusions is not excatly comforting, but for now he'll keep his eyes shut as instructed.]

(OOC: Seeing as he's in "serious mode" yeah, he'd have them on. Mun will try to make note of things like that in the future. XD Should have guessed that things dealing with eyes would be important for something like that.)

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[mmmfilletofsoul]

[For a few moments, everything is silent. Cheyenne needs the time to adjust her eyes for the illusion. Finally, she speaks.] You may open your eyes.

[But something is amiss. Instead of an illusion, when Vash opens his eyes he'll see Cheyenne standing there, blindfold in her hands, and two curiously shiny eyes staring back at him.]

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[goldenglasses]

[Vash opens his eyes and sits for a moment, waiting for something to start, was it just her eyes that were suppose to change? He had expected something much more extensive and real feeling.] Uh, is the illusion just in your eyes? [Because they're very hypnotic and beautiful.]

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[mmmfilletofsoul]

...what?

[Suddenly her eyes snap shut and she jerks around, covering them with her hands.] What. It... didn't work. Why didn't it...

[A pause. She doesn't need to turn around in order to look over Vash, trying to sense a reason why the illusion wouldn't have worked on him.] This may seem an odd question, but are you wearing something over your eyes?

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[goldenglasses]

Over my... oh! [And seeing as Vash is actually smarter than he lets on, he already starts to remove his sunglasses.] Sunglasses, I uh... guess I should take them off. Heh, sorry about that, I sometimes forget I'm wearing them.

I should close my eyes again?