Johannes Cabal and the New Journal (also on family and potentially going to somarium)

[monsterindeed]

Mundane, I did not think you could possibly become more aggravating. I see this was a mistake and in fact you took my belief as a challenge.

Firstly, the new journal. 'Death becomes obsolete'? Really? That is hardly any better than your previous attempt. You've even gone the extra step into abusing Latin. The language is already dead, no point in beating it further. I promise, even the most vaunted necromancer couldn't make it rise again.

Secondly, Horst. You just had to encourage him, didn't you? Bad enough that I have to put up with you, now the egregious fop of a vampire as well? You know I haven't forgiven him for abandoning me when I needed him most. This will not end well. It may end in a sudden, sharp stab and a mouthful of garlic.

Finally, I order you to cease and desist considering the dream world immediately. Things will go very hard for you if you do not. I have it on good authority that clawing out of one's grave when one's fingers no longer operate at full capacity is nigh impossible.

Do not test me,
Johannes Cabal

Comments

[storyofapromise]

Perhaps your being a bit hard on your brother? It is rather rough being a vampire after all.

[monsterindeed]

He threw a tantrum and destroyed himself just to spite me, I believe I am entitled to being a bit "hard" on him.

[immortalrose]

Aren't you suppose to love your brother...?

[monsterindeed]

Parents are supposed to love their children, yet some do not. What is your point?

[immortalrose]

Then why become one of those who do not? The two of you share the same blood.

I do not understand how hatred can form between brothers, but then again I am not one to judge.

[monsterindeed]

Very easily. All it takes is one brother being miffed about being locked in a crypt with a starved vampire and proceeding to be an insufferable boor about it.

I went back for him, he could have at least shown some gratitude after shaking off the dust.

Also re: sharing the same blood. We didn't do well in our Bible studies, did we?

[immortalrose]

...Interesting.

[Why the hell would anyone lock their sibling--never mind.]

I'm not wrong am I?

[Cain and Abel much, gents?]

[monsterindeed]

You haven't made any statement for me to judge. Unless you refer to the claim that mine and Horst's situation is "interesting", in which case, yes, you are.

Interesting is not the word I would use. Vexing, perhaps. Aggravating, certainly. I might even go so far as to say that it's infuriating.

But not interesting.

[immortalrose]

[...?] So I'm wrong and yet right at the same time?

[monsterindeed]

I have no idea what you are referring to. Either clarify or excuse yourself from the conversation.

[Cabal, play nice. :|]

[immortalrose]

It seems I know which one is "Cain". [That was muttered under his breath.]

[monsterindeed]

[Cabal snorts.]

So we have read our scripture.

[immortalrose]

Of course I have!

[Good work, Cabal. He manages to win a frown from Augustine.]

I must say, you're not a very friendly fellow. [He's putting it nicely.]

[monsterindeed]

I see no advantage to being friendly. It only encourages unwanted familiarity.

[mortem_fit_eum]

Oh, you too?

I would empathize if I weren't absolutely certain you deserve whatever indignity is going to come of this, and I look forward to observing it.

[monsterindeed]

Hello, Horst. I see your stint as a pile of dust has done nothing to make your disposition more bearable.

[mortem_fit_eum]

I rather doubt anything would make you find me more bearable.

Though the reverse is also true, so I can't complain too loudly there.

[monsterindeed]

[As usual, Cabal ignores the jab and continues with his line of thought.]

You had best not be planning to place yourself in my way this time.

[mortem_fit_eum]

Whyever would I be planning something like that? It involves dealing with you, after all, and I was intending to actually enjoy myself a bit this time.

[monsterindeed]

Enjoy yourself? You mean drink an espresso and watch the sun rise?

Oh, wait.

[mortem_fit_eum]

As though you're familiar with either of those. I'm fully convinced you run on spite more effectively than you do coffee, and I doubt you would bother to take time from your beloved research to watch sunrises.

[monsterindeed]

You know as well as I do how important my research is, and why. You also know what will happen if you attempt to intervene. I would suggest staying in whatever hole you have found to hide in.

[mortem_fit_eum]

Hole? Really, now. I've far better taste than that.

No promises.

[monsterindeed]

Remind me to stock up on garlic and holy water.

[mortem_fit_eum]

I'll just send you a shopping list, shall I? Garlic. Holy water. Directions to the nearest convenient cliff.

[monsterindeed]

You forgot the holy symbols and sharp sword. Oh, and the lemon.

[mortem_fit_eum]

I'm sure I'll regret asking why the lemon.

[1/2]

[monsterindeed]

There is a folk belief that shoving a lemon wedge into the mouth of a vampire after severing its head will prevent it from rising again.

[2/2]

[monsterindeed]

Also, tea.

Re: [2/2]

[mortem_fit_eum]

What, is there really? I should think being separated from my own head would be enough, no need to go adding insult to injury by making it look ridiculous.

You'll make better use of it in the tea, I'm sure.

[monsterindeed]

The mob has the oddest obsession with keeping their victims deceased, don't they. I've had to explain more than once that a bonfire is not necessary to inhume a necromancer, but will they listen? No. No, it's always piling sticks and waving pitchforks.