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Viatorus Atlas Durant ([personal profile] heirtothearcane) wrote in [community profile] nexus_crossings2018-10-23 08:05 pm

Ceremonial curiosity

In the past few years the Nexus has become more of a home for Viatorus than his own world, despite its strange and changeable nature. So then perhaps it is not so odd that he finds himself feeling more comfortable here than there, able to talk to strangers with nary a stutter. Mostly. Though whatever nerves remain they're still a far cry from how he was when he first came here. Now he can sit and think, his head clear and undisturbed by the passers by.

He sits and watches the crowd flow through the streets, shuffling the ring on his ring finger in slow circles. For once he's without a book in hand, not even with a tea nearby. In fact, he looks quite composed for someone so easy to fluster. Perhaps it's the distraction of speculation, for he certainly sounds like he's been mulling over this a while.

"Do you think that ceremonies hold power? Do they influence anything or do you think they're purely symbolic? Are they an expression of hope, or a way of channelling power?"
neonboogeyqueen: Éclipse with a happy smile. (queen of almia)

[personal profile] neonboogeyqueen 2018-10-26 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's less 'think' and more 'met'. I'm not kidding when I said I was talking from experience." She pauses. "I look much younger than I really am."
neonboogeyqueen: Éclipse with a happy smile. (pleasent smile)

[personal profile] neonboogeyqueen 2018-10-30 12:19 am (UTC)(link)
"People," she precises. "They're dead by now, to be honest, so you wouldn't be able to meet them. But they were the most fascinating of people. Their resilience towards Pokémon moves especially so."

She pauses a bit. "This is... going with the knowledge you're aware of what Pokémon are, of course, which are those two."
neonboogeyqueen: Éclipse with a happy smile. (pleasent smile)

[personal profile] neonboogeyqueen 2018-11-04 10:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"It's a side effect from the era when humans and Pokémon weren't properly distinguished. Willpower strengthen one's resilience towards the energy created by Pokémon moves."

She knew the explanation would still be confusing. "Someone who isn't affected by ceremonies and rituals back home is be able to completely resist the power Pokémon hold."