game hunting and deliberating forever and ever

[penguinwhisperer]

I see no game in any universe overrun by corruption, terror, and slavery. The world I've sworn to protect is plagued enough by those very things. Why in God's name would I have any desire to see the destruction of another?

Here, I know that I'm capable of making a difference. Fate, destiny, and most of all... luck, have nothing to do with it. I make my own luck.

I've no interest in taking on fanciful monsters and demons.  No desire to play a part in any sort of fairy tale.   Reality is a cruel enough mistress. But at least I know that I can tear her down.

Comments

[fatalhilarity]

Hoooooooooo-ey! Well, if that isn't the most disappointing thing I've ever heard!

[The voice sounds like it's coming from one side, but the man itself appears at the other, craning his massive chin over Shay's shoulder and flashing him his most petulant frown.]

Lemme get this straight. These people give you a gift - and not just any gift, mind you! - and this is how you repay them? This is your idea of fun?

[He peels himself away from Shay, sauntering around him lackadaisically.]

Didn't anyone ever tell you that the best part of building any sandcastle is stomping it out when you're done?!

[He slams his oversized foot into the ground for emphasis, if the laughter that punctuates his inquiry wasn't enough.]

[penguinwhisperer]

[ A rambling drunk, or a rambling mad man?

Shay understands the dilemma of needing a pint after a long day's work. Can respect it even. Similarly, he understands that not every fellow has his head screwed on properly.

Oh well. Can't hurt to indulge him, whatever he is. ]

Pardon me, sir. But I exactly which people are you speaking of?

[fatalhilarity]

You know! The - what do they call them again...? [He snaps his fingers as it comes to him.] The mums!

[Not quite.]

Or was it mummers?

[Getting colder. The Joker shrugs, not really caring.]

Oh, whatever. Kids these days and their internet lingo. You get the picture. The folks up there!

[He hikes his thumb straight up with a chortle.]

Without whom we wouldn't have the pleasure of getting to know one another.

[penguinwhisperer]

[ Ah! A God-fearing man, this one. Not uncommon at all.

Have a hearty chortle, Joker! Shay reaches over and gives the stranger a heavy pat on the shoulder. ]

I'll tell you what--

[ He throws down a satchel full of pelts, tobacco and a few rare gems from the high seas! ]

I know when a fella's in dire need of a drink. Believe me! So have this. Sell it to the highest bidder and get yourself something nice, my good man!

[powderburn]

[Shay's choice in gear doesn't make Nana bat an eye. She's seen others dressed in stranger outfits running around the streets of Kingsmouth. But she does manage to crack a small smile of encouragement.]

It's... not that bad, really. C-compared to some things, it's- it's almost like a vacation!

[majoras_mask]

[You won't have any interest in ancient demonic mask, right? Well, too bad. It overheard you talking and, really wants to know more on what you're talking about. To Majora, that sounds like loads of fun.

You cause this terribly dangerous mask to be very curious, sir. It can't help but laugh--and it's not exactly a friendly laugh.]

HeHEheHEhe ahHAhaHAhaHAha!

Your own universe seems to be much more fun than the one I came from. Slavery, you say...?

This other place you're headed sounds familiar to one I came from.

[enshadow]

[you assassins are all the same.

oh yeah and he's just appearing suddenly with a startling bethesda zoom.]

Fate, destiny, luck... you have nothing but confident words. Can you really know such things, though?

[loyalrebel]

Perhapse if you can stop the destruction of one world you will learn a way to prevent it from coming to pass at home.

Monsters and demons are an easier enemy than others as well, and in the end... well we either become a fairy story or are lost to time.

[penguinwhisperer]

[ craps pants like. 50 times. wasn't expecting that. ]

I would... like to think I do, sir.

[ yes, sir.

takes a few steps back from that alarming bethesda zoom. ]

[penguinwhisperer]

If I were to take holiday, I would think that a humble tavern and a pint of ale would be more suitable!

[penguinwhisperer]

[ The fuck.

Is this.

Thing.

Shay might even be offended if he wasn't so... alarmed. ]

I would hardly call it "fun."

[penguinwhisperer]

[ Wise words coming from an assassin. So there was a time when the Order understood something called honor. ]

But what if there's nothing left upon my return? That sir, is what concerns me the most.

[powderburn]

[Oh, Shay. She laughs once, then turns red and covers her mouth.]

I-I'm sorry. That was rude. But... y-yes. The Order tends to be a-a little much at times.

[majoras_mask]

[There's another creepy little laugh.]

What kind of world is yours if there are no monsters or magic?

[This ancient mask of dark magic on the impish body it's created is curious, and wants to know... Should he choose to not answer, then Majora may do something he most likely not like. (Its sense of entertainment is quite twisted.)]