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before_wisdom

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May 09, 2011 15:16

...Hm. I don't remember getting that done. [Her voice sounds a touch absent, as if she's talking to herself rather than anyone else.

It's a brief moment before she pipes up again, and this time it's clear that she's addressing anyone who's paying attention.]

Would I be right in assuming that these lettered tattoos are normal here? [Because she ( Read more... )

talia, sunstreaker, my tattoos are cooler, lucas, sollux, odette, why didn't i notice this until now, isabella

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[Audio] thii2ii22tupiid May 9 2011, 19:20:08 UTC

Watch it longer.

*He actually kind of likes watching his move sometimes. It doesn't help to clear his mind, but trying to make out the characters at least gives him something to concentrate on.*

[Audio] before_wisdom May 9 2011, 19:21:03 UTC

It's a fascinating little thing, isn't it?

[Audio] thii2ii22tupiid May 9 2011, 19:22:34 UTC

Its kind of cool.

We all have one. Like a badge of honour or a barcode on a prisoner or something.

[Audio] before_wisdom May 9 2011, 20:45:14 UTC

Considering the circumstances, I'd say the latter is more likely. [She doesn't sound bitter or upset. If anything, she's as calm as she normally is.]

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[Voice] thequeensown May 9 2011, 20:21:54 UTC

[Talia is currently seated in the stables and is working studiously at cleaning the horse tack, a rag intake and polishing oil on the bench next to her. She's taken to having her journal on her at all times and it is currently propped open on her opposite side on the bench.

At Asma's question her fingers rise and play briefly across the ever shifting letters that flow across her breast bone. She wasn't sure she was terribly pleased by them, but they hadn't scrubbed off during her first bath and she'd just come to accept them. When she replies to Asma, her voice is soft and light.]

It seems that we all have one, those of us brought here, although their location varies from one to the next.

[Voice] before_wisdom May 9 2011, 20:47:16 UTC

So I've been told. Still, I have to admit I'm curious about whether or not their placement is intentional or random.

Re: [Voice] thequeensown May 9 2011, 23:02:39 UTC

[Talia makes a soft sound of ascent and nods to herself.]

I have wondered the same more than once, I can assure you. I am .. less inclined to believe in coincidence than many others might be. I believe if addressed, one of those that have been here longer, the staff perhaps, could give you more precise answers in regards to it.

[Voice] before_wisdom May 10 2011, 03:59:34 UTC

I suppose so. Either way, it seems likely that these tattoos are to be used as a marker. [Or at least, that's what some people have told her. It makes sense, at least.

Of course, if it was used as a marker, it would make more sense for it all to go on a certain place. Someplace more obvious, anyway.]

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[Audio] aswanbyday May 9 2011, 20:39:15 UTC

I have one as well. On the underside of my wing.

[Audio] before_wisdom May 9 2011, 20:40:27 UTC

Your wing? [She recognizes your voice, Odette, but the whole 'wing' thing throws her off.]

[Audio] aswanbyday May 9 2011, 20:43:12 UTC

Yes, I turn into a swan when the moon sets.

[It's been so long, she's not really bothered to tell people about it now.]

[Audio] before_wisdom May 9 2011, 21:39:26 UTC

...swan? [They don't have any of those where she's from.]

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before_wisdom May 10 2011, 00:58:01 UTC

Yes, that seems to be what everyone is telling me. Either way, I think we all would have remembered if we had been given these tattoos before we were brought here.

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before_wisdom May 11 2011, 01:05:39 UTC

Well enough, I suppose. And yourself?

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[text] halfbrokenwings May 10 2011, 03:41:31 UTC

My Lady, I too, find the placement a little odd.

[And still very disturbing. No matter what is said having one around your neck like a collar will take some time to get used to.]

From what my own understanding is, it is given to us by Lord Deior as a marker. I do not know for why or what, but that every new arrival is marked in such a way.

[if only you could see this epic frown.]

[Audio] before_wisdom May 10 2011, 04:32:59 UTC

Asma, please. [The formality is nice, but...yeah. Asma prefers that people just refer to her with her actual name.]

If it's meant to be a marker, I would assume it's so they can keep track of all of us.

[text] halfbrokenwings May 10 2011, 04:59:42 UTC

[So many odd people!]

Ah! Asma. That is partly my impression also.

I do not think we will know for sure, unless the Lord of the Keep decides to grace us with more of an explanation. Truthfully, even if it is benign in origin, I would be hesitant to believe the purpose due to the circumstances in which it was received.

[Audio] before_wisdom May 10 2011, 06:21:10 UTC

Yes, the tattoo itself is rather strange. At least, it's the first moving one I've ever seen.

Still, even if it seems like these are only for branding, I suppose we can't be too careful.

Of course, if one of us drops dead due to the tattoo, then we'll know it isn't safe. [Is she joking? Yes, but it's quite hard to tell. Her voice is the same as ever.]

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