002 | Hungering | Video

[burningfan]

These are disgusting.

[Itachi holds up something that might have once been a recognizable food item, but all that's visible now is a shapeless deep-fried blob on a skewer. There's a bite taken out of one of them, where he gamely tried to choke it down.]

These... deities have a foul sense of humor.

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[child_radical]

Wait until you're stuck in the body of a female for the entirety of a weekend.

[burningfan]

An illusion?

[That's the only thing that makes sense, and Itachi's not sure he wants to contemplate other possible options.]

[child_radical]

Not even.

[burningfan]

... Really. They have that much power?

[knaveswitness]

I concur.

[burningfan]

Do you know the usual duration of these curses?

[knaveswitness]

Twenty four hours, my boy~

[burningfan]

[It's been a long time since anyone's called him boy. He doesn't openly bristle at the term, but the lack of amusement is clear in his voice.]

I see. So it should end soon.

[slighted_stains]

Fasting... has been known to purify the body.

[burningfan]

Mm, it has. As well as weaken it.

[slighted_stains]

It's the price of spiritual integrity.

[burningfan]

A cruel price, especially for some.

[He mutes the communicator a moment as he turns his head to cough. Still ill, even after death. Then he returns.]

You would consider it worthwhile, though, I presume.

[soulofocean]

Ewwwwwugh.

...You don't have to eat that. Just try to stick to liquid stuff for the day if you can.

[burningfan]

That... is difficult, for a variety of reasons. I do believe I will try, though.

[soulofocean]

Try a shake. Or a smoothie! People've been getting good results with those so far...

[burningfan]

There is accessible fruit that's still edible?