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September 10, 1999 |
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Sacramento...
Kitsune/Death says "And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts . . . saying, Come and see. And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer."
Pestilence smiles lightly and moves to embrace Kitsune, "Welcome, sister."
Kitsune and Pestilence converse briefly while the men stand quietly. After a moment, Kitsune nods and begins to study her surroundings..
Pestilence then regards Ithius, "Strange to see you here. Did Death bring you?"
Soren turns then, noticing others in the room. He blushes lightly and nods, politely.
Pestilence nods at Soren as well, "Both of you. It isn't wise to be in this shadow now." She seems mildly concerned.
Ithius smiles, "I wander the worlds.. don't you know?"
Soren nods, with a glance out the door. The sounds are gone, their owners moved on. "I had noticed. If it helps, I did not expect to stray here myself, but apparently other plans held sway."
"You ought to reconsider your plans, friends."
Ithius hrmms, "I can always leave.. I take it some escatalogical end is drawn nigh to this shadow?"
Soren blinks, missing the meaning of that word himself.
Ithius grins toothily and offers to Soren, "Apocalypse?"
Pestilence nods at Soren, "Don't be fooled, friend. An apocalypse is not an end, rather, a beginning."
Ithius says "So they'll have a millennial time afterward? what about the two witnesses?"
Soren says "Escatalogival is what tripped me up, actually."
Pestilence laughs at Ithius, "You speak as if you're trying to impress me when all you're showing me is that you've read the biblical text from Earth."
Ithius says "If I remember the phrase .. we only see in part?"
Pestilence crosses her arms, "Touchee, friend."
Ithius says "I don't think anything really. I know some of the symbology of the text 'Revelations of the Apocalypse by John' as best I can translate the title."
Soren listens quietly for the moment.
Pestilence seems faintly amused and turns toward Soren, "You. Where are you from?"
Soren says "I am Soren Rime, of Rebma, miss."
Pestilence asks Ithius, "And you?"
Ithius actually has to think about this, "Well my permanent place of residence is Fairmir but I've been in Twilight for the last few months."
The dark pools in Pestilence's eyes swirl slowly, "You can *each* play the role of John the Baptist - how lovely." She mocks.
Soren blinks, "John the Baptist?"
Pestilence motions at Ithius, "Your friend Ithius will be more then happy to explain, I'm sure."
Ithius says "I don't wish to loose my head thank you.." Ithius says "John the Baptist was the 'voice in the wilderness' before the Christ came the first time to redeem mankind. He was to prepare the way for the Christ."
Soren says "Actually, the only person who even looks like someone I know in this Shadow, whichever one it is, stepped through that door a few minutes ago." His gaze looks after Kitsune.
Ithius hrmms, "Do you mean.. Death?"
Soren ohs. Then blinks. "Her name is Death?" he asks, "Then she is definitely not my acquaintance from Seattle."
Pestilence says "No, not anymore."
Ithius says "Death is the woman Kitsune who you knew from Seatle. And I still consider her a friend anyhow."