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TEST DRIVE MEME #36
Arrival
"Judgement has come upon you. God has deemed you worthy of Hell. But don't worry, it can still be undone," comes a soothing voice that echoes all around you. The voice promises comfort, hope even.
It may seem like a nightmare at first, despite all of that. Full of hellfire nipping at your skin and a sensation of being pulled down no matter how much you struggle or cry for help. Wretched, unseen hands pull at you, grip tight at your body, tighten on your throat, skeletal fingers grab at your face, slide in your mouth and jab at your eyes as they struggle for purchase. It feels like for a moment, they may snap your neck as they tug and pull. The more you resist, the more phantom hands are added to your struggling body.
It feels like they could tear you apart if you let them. The only thing to do is to let go and stop fighting.
And so you do.
Darkness and nothingness consumes you for a second, And it seems to linger for a long time. There is nothing at all. It must be lonely. But it won’t be forever.
Initially, everyone opens their eyes to a long, dark corridor made of stone. They find themselves in what appears to be a long queue with other sinners, palm bloody.
Characters find their bodies feel heavy and stiff, bruised with odd hand prints here and there that they received during their journey down below. A massive headache throbs behind their temples. They are urged forward to take a numbered ticket and wait their turn in the long line. As they're ushered forward through the corridor, their first stop will be to see Lilith, standing outside her office.
The woman in a smart suit and a friendly smile steps forward to greet sinners one by one. "I'm sorry for your rough landing. We've never gotten it quite as smooth as it was in the past. Please, let me see your hand--"
Once she has the sinner's hand, there's the warm, almost electric touch of magic that soothes away the aches and pains, heals the wound left behind on each sinner's palm. Lilith looks satisfied with her work and gives a nod. "There, all better. Please take your care package and continue on until you reach the stairs."
On their way out, sinners receive their 'package', a contract detailing all sins committed. If they look at the list closely enough they'll notice it's written with their blood. That explains the palm wound then. It's an old piece of parchment despite the freshly written letters upon it. They will also receive a slightly more modern smart phone. Think early generation Android and a pamphlet made by other sinners during their stay here with useful tips.
After that, sinners will be ushered on to a set of stairs where a guard waits. "Welcome to Penance," the demon says gruffly before motioning them on without an ounce of courtesy. "Don't hold up the line."
They seem to go on and wind forever, but eventually, they come upon what appears to be a lobby of a hotel. Once there, they will notice several shops and other areas around the front desk.
The demon at the front desk looks rather bored, but when sinners approach? He seems to snap to attention to offer whatever help they might need of him. He will at least direct to food or rooms to rest their wary bodies, or recommend sights to see around the hotel.
Stand Your Ground The rain has been ceaselessly pouring since the plagues started, raining down hellfire and saturating the ground. This fine morning brings a new threat than mere fire from the sky however. The ground rumbles and starts to split open, lava bubbling up from the depths to begin flooding patches of land within Penance. It doesn't seem to be stopping either. Steadily, steadily, the lava rises. The demons frantically go about trying to stave off the threatening flood, but lava burns through all their efforts. Emergency evacuations from local businesses and homes have started, encouraging all to seek shelter within Hotel Penance itself.
A few fortunate things to note: The insects have retreated, the plague has stopped (Apparently, God was tired of resurrecting all those who repeatedly succumbed to the illness), and there has been a small shipment of viable food! While it isn't quite up to the usual quantity and must be rationed, no one will go hungry! See, it all just depends on how you look at things, doesn't it? You just have to choose to be the glass is half full sort.
Lucifer does seem to be rather on edge, and his scars seem to be lingering. Dark patches of healing skin trail up his neck, to the line of his jaw. He has gloves on and clothes to cover the rest as he surveys the land outside the hotel. Soon after his nervous pacing, he appears as himself on the network. He looks... morose, almost. "My guests, it is much to my displeasure that I ask none of you venture outside of these walls and aid the staff in bringing any animals within the safety of the hotel. We may have to make an emergency evacuation to my island soon, so try to be ready to go at a moment's notice. Pack clothes, pack any belongings that are special to you. I ask that if you must leave the hotel to collect anything, do not go alone and keep a wary eye out. My dear Father is still seeing his justice through."
And with that, he cuts the feed. Any who may come by his office will find the door locked and demonic guards stationed outside. If asked why Lucifer isn't taking visitors, they will assure guests that he is simply making plans for the flooding issues.
They do grow worse by the day after all.
Reach Up High
Prompt I: WARNINGS: torture appropriate to bolded sins.
"Continuing my Father's wishes," Lucifer starts, a wry note to his voice. "We have devised punishments based around particular sins, per His request. My demons will walk you through them, my dear guests, and I ask that you cooperate to the best of your ability."
And true to Lucifer's word, these are far more biblical punishments than usual. Those who suffer the sin of gluttony will find themselves at a long table built for a feast, strapped down with their fellow sinner and positioned as if this is some hellish date. They will absolutely be dressed in their finest as they're fed (by force, if necessary) a collection of rats, toads, and serpents. If that isn't enough, they will only be allowed to move if they agree to eat a piece of each other. It can be a bite from a shoulder, a finger, but a bite must be taken nonetheless.
For wrath, sinners will be locked in the torture room and given a collection of knives. Rather than the usual scarification, they must remove one limb from each other. in the old days, it would have been full dismemberment, so they should be glad for this! The removed limb will not grow back for several days and will be excruciatingly painful as bone and nerves and flesh grow back in stages.
Those who burn with envy will find themselves locked in tanks of freezing water for a duration of several minutes. Just when they think they are on the verge of losing consciousness, they will be freed from their entrapment until they're ready to admit their faults to one another.
And for pride? Oh, for pride, it deserves the wheel. One sinner will be strapped to the wheel, the other will be encouraged to whip them with a barbed whip until they are broken for their sin.
Guilty of murder, sinners will be forced to endure the pain of thir victims in a room together. They will begin to experience the effects of whatever they forced others to suffer. A man who smothered his wife in bed would find himself unable to take in any air. A mob boss will be riddled with bullets and forced to bleed out. A poisoner will feel the slow pain of their afflicted organs failing one by one. In this torture, the murderers will not be allowed to die or fall unconscious. They will lose an eye for every eye taken.
Those guilty of adultery will be stoned to unconsciousness. The lecherous sinners who indulge in too much lust will find that they have all they can stand and more. They are strapped to another sinful partner and forced to copulate, over and over, again and again, until their skin goes raw and peels away. If they’re lucky, maybe their overseers will release them before they die.
Prompt II Of course, Lucifer just can't seem to leave well enough alone. For all his seemingly broken obedience, he is giving his beloved father the middle finger in his own way. While he preps their evacuation, he has encouraged comfort in the sinners. "While I am certain this isn't quite what my Father has in mind, I was still given the choice to choose a way to retribution for all of you... I have decided to go with comfort. It's needed in these terrible times, isn't it? I don't care how you find it, whether it be through physical contact or giving into more base desires... if it brings you any respite at all, please. Indulge. I will remove a sin for kindness and care shown to a fellow sinner."
And true to his word, there are blankets provided to curl together, drinks that inspire a sense of calm being passed out by staff. Some sinners may find that the drinks also inspire a wave of pleasant warmth and an even further soothing sensation that washes over them in a gentle wave when they touch another. Even without the drinks, it is encouraged to comfort each other.
Even the staff will be showing more kindness than usual.
Perhaps the succubi and incubi are encouraging a little comfort play. They have turned one of the rooms into a makeshift area to perform their magic in, but the aphrodisiacs they naturally put out will hardly inspire the usual hunger. Plush cushions adorn the room, soft music plays. There are options to join in group massages or private ones between friends, chocolate dipped strawberries and champagne to feed one another, and any other items one could desire to inspire a pleasing time for all. Of course to count, the comfort sex doesn't have to be done among the succubi or incubi. It can happen absolutely anywhere sinners wish as long as it follows Lucifer's request.
People will also be rewarded for other good deeds, such as helping the staff upkeep the hotel, aiding each other, etc. Overall, one sin may be removed for participation.
Follow Me Down WARNINGS: Alcohol and drug abuse, potential non-con/dub-con
With all the sinners, new and old, the hotel bar will be lit up with activity. Drinks will be readily available, there's food in the kitchens if anyone wants to bother serving it, music will be blaring whenever there's electricity, and overall, there will be an energy to the atmosphere that's absolutely contagious. Even if you aren't typically inclined to linger at these sorts of events there may be be a certain pull to stay and have a bit of fun.
You might not get much of a chance to have that in Hell, after all. One drink won't hurt, right? Nor will one more after that, and after that. Ah, sweet gluttony. Why not have a pastry next? There's some delectable sweets available just a few steps away. More of a meat person? Like things salty? Fear not, it looks like someone graciously brought all sorts of snacks and foodstuffs from the kitchens to the bar as the night progresses. Indulge! You deserve it.
Similar to Club Penance, the bar also has every sort of drug available that might tickle your fancy and some you've never heard of. There's no harm in experimenting, is there? You're already in Hell. The staff will offer to show anyone how to use the drugs or give advice for what to try if you tell them what you want to experience. Shockingly, they won't lie! Their advice is good word its just you might not have been exactly prepared for it.
There's a stage and a karaoke machine for those feeling brave or just wanting to torture people with some sweet, sweet renditions of The Devil Went Down to Georgia.
There are tables set up for all sorts of gambling and various bar games to entertain yourself with. Since currency as most are familiar with it doesn't quite exist down here, most of the demons seem to be accepting bits of your soul or offers to do chores around the hotel. You may also get pulled into a fun game of strip poker against one of your fellow guests for a few succubi that are having a night out.
Relax and enjoy your night. Coming here and facing your sins is the hard part, so surely you deserve to have a little fun.
Wildcard/Misc. Don't see something you love but still want to get a feel for the game? Check out our extensive list of LOCATIONS and write up your very own prompt however you'd like to! You can also add a "NETWORK" post option to your TL for quick, easy, and fun interactions or sample threads.
Thanks for clicking on the TDM for the upcoming July app period! As always, potential appers and characters already in game are welcomed to jump right in. This TDM counts as an additional game event as well as game canon for those coming into the game. If you app and are accepted, TDM tags become game canon and can be used for AC! Please have fun and don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have down below.
If you have questions, comments, suggestions, etc., go here.
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It may seem like a nightmare at first, despite all of that. Full of hellfire nipping at your skin and a sensation of being pulled down no matter how much you struggle or cry for help. Wretched, unseen hands pull at you, grip tight at your body, tighten on your throat, skeletal fingers grab at your face, slide in your mouth and jab at your eyes as they struggle for purchase. It feels like for a moment, they may snap your neck as they tug and pull. The more you resist, the more phantom hands are added to your struggling body.
It feels like they could tear you apart if you let them. The only thing to do is to let go and stop fighting.
And so you do.
Darkness and nothingness consumes you for a second, And it seems to linger for a long time. There is nothing at all. It must be lonely. But it won’t be forever.
Initially, everyone opens their eyes to a long, dark corridor made of stone. They find themselves in what appears to be a long queue with other sinners, palm bloody.
Characters find their bodies feel heavy and stiff, bruised with odd hand prints here and there that they received during their journey down below. A massive headache throbs behind their temples. They are urged forward to take a numbered ticket and wait their turn in the long line. As they're ushered forward through the corridor, their first stop will be to see Lilith, standing outside her office.
The woman in a smart suit and a friendly smile steps forward to greet sinners one by one. "I'm sorry for your rough landing. We've never gotten it quite as smooth as it was in the past. Please, let me see your hand--"
Once she has the sinner's hand, there's the warm, almost electric touch of magic that soothes away the aches and pains, heals the wound left behind on each sinner's palm. Lilith looks satisfied with her work and gives a nod. "There, all better. Please take your care package and continue on until you reach the stairs."
On their way out, sinners receive their 'package', a contract detailing all sins committed. If they look at the list closely enough they'll notice it's written with their blood. That explains the palm wound then. It's an old piece of parchment despite the freshly written letters upon it. They will also receive a slightly more modern smart phone. Think early generation Android and a pamphlet made by other sinners during their stay here with useful tips.
After that, sinners will be ushered on to a set of stairs where a guard waits. "Welcome to Penance," the demon says gruffly before motioning them on without an ounce of courtesy. "Don't hold up the line."
They seem to go on and wind forever, but eventually, they come upon what appears to be a lobby of a hotel. Once there, they will notice several shops and other areas around the front desk.
The demon at the front desk looks rather bored, but when sinners approach? He seems to snap to attention to offer whatever help they might need of him. He will at least direct to food or rooms to rest their wary bodies, or recommend sights to see around the hotel.
Stand Your Ground The rain has been ceaselessly pouring since the plagues started, raining down hellfire and saturating the ground. This fine morning brings a new threat than mere fire from the sky however. The ground rumbles and starts to split open, lava bubbling up from the depths to begin flooding patches of land within Penance. It doesn't seem to be stopping either. Steadily, steadily, the lava rises. The demons frantically go about trying to stave off the threatening flood, but lava burns through all their efforts. Emergency evacuations from local businesses and homes have started, encouraging all to seek shelter within Hotel Penance itself.
A few fortunate things to note: The insects have retreated, the plague has stopped (Apparently, God was tired of resurrecting all those who repeatedly succumbed to the illness), and there has been a small shipment of viable food! While it isn't quite up to the usual quantity and must be rationed, no one will go hungry! See, it all just depends on how you look at things, doesn't it? You just have to choose to be the glass is half full sort.
Lucifer does seem to be rather on edge, and his scars seem to be lingering. Dark patches of healing skin trail up his neck, to the line of his jaw. He has gloves on and clothes to cover the rest as he surveys the land outside the hotel. Soon after his nervous pacing, he appears as himself on the network. He looks... morose, almost. "My guests, it is much to my displeasure that I ask none of you venture outside of these walls and aid the staff in bringing any animals within the safety of the hotel. We may have to make an emergency evacuation to my island soon, so try to be ready to go at a moment's notice. Pack clothes, pack any belongings that are special to you. I ask that if you must leave the hotel to collect anything, do not go alone and keep a wary eye out. My dear Father is still seeing his justice through."
And with that, he cuts the feed. Any who may come by his office will find the door locked and demonic guards stationed outside. If asked why Lucifer isn't taking visitors, they will assure guests that he is simply making plans for the flooding issues.
They do grow worse by the day after all.
Reach Up High
Prompt I: WARNINGS: torture appropriate to bolded sins.
"Continuing my Father's wishes," Lucifer starts, a wry note to his voice. "We have devised punishments based around particular sins, per His request. My demons will walk you through them, my dear guests, and I ask that you cooperate to the best of your ability."
And true to Lucifer's word, these are far more biblical punishments than usual. Those who suffer the sin of gluttony will find themselves at a long table built for a feast, strapped down with their fellow sinner and positioned as if this is some hellish date. They will absolutely be dressed in their finest as they're fed (by force, if necessary) a collection of rats, toads, and serpents. If that isn't enough, they will only be allowed to move if they agree to eat a piece of each other. It can be a bite from a shoulder, a finger, but a bite must be taken nonetheless.
For wrath, sinners will be locked in the torture room and given a collection of knives. Rather than the usual scarification, they must remove one limb from each other. in the old days, it would have been full dismemberment, so they should be glad for this! The removed limb will not grow back for several days and will be excruciatingly painful as bone and nerves and flesh grow back in stages.
Those who burn with envy will find themselves locked in tanks of freezing water for a duration of several minutes. Just when they think they are on the verge of losing consciousness, they will be freed from their entrapment until they're ready to admit their faults to one another.
And for pride? Oh, for pride, it deserves the wheel. One sinner will be strapped to the wheel, the other will be encouraged to whip them with a barbed whip until they are broken for their sin.
Guilty of murder, sinners will be forced to endure the pain of thir victims in a room together. They will begin to experience the effects of whatever they forced others to suffer. A man who smothered his wife in bed would find himself unable to take in any air. A mob boss will be riddled with bullets and forced to bleed out. A poisoner will feel the slow pain of their afflicted organs failing one by one. In this torture, the murderers will not be allowed to die or fall unconscious. They will lose an eye for every eye taken.
Those guilty of adultery will be stoned to unconsciousness. The lecherous sinners who indulge in too much lust will find that they have all they can stand and more. They are strapped to another sinful partner and forced to copulate, over and over, again and again, until their skin goes raw and peels away. If they’re lucky, maybe their overseers will release them before they die.
Prompt II Of course, Lucifer just can't seem to leave well enough alone. For all his seemingly broken obedience, he is giving his beloved father the middle finger in his own way. While he preps their evacuation, he has encouraged comfort in the sinners. "While I am certain this isn't quite what my Father has in mind, I was still given the choice to choose a way to retribution for all of you... I have decided to go with comfort. It's needed in these terrible times, isn't it? I don't care how you find it, whether it be through physical contact or giving into more base desires... if it brings you any respite at all, please. Indulge. I will remove a sin for kindness and care shown to a fellow sinner."
And true to his word, there are blankets provided to curl together, drinks that inspire a sense of calm being passed out by staff. Some sinners may find that the drinks also inspire a wave of pleasant warmth and an even further soothing sensation that washes over them in a gentle wave when they touch another. Even without the drinks, it is encouraged to comfort each other.
Even the staff will be showing more kindness than usual.
Perhaps the succubi and incubi are encouraging a little comfort play. They have turned one of the rooms into a makeshift area to perform their magic in, but the aphrodisiacs they naturally put out will hardly inspire the usual hunger. Plush cushions adorn the room, soft music plays. There are options to join in group massages or private ones between friends, chocolate dipped strawberries and champagne to feed one another, and any other items one could desire to inspire a pleasing time for all. Of course to count, the comfort sex doesn't have to be done among the succubi or incubi. It can happen absolutely anywhere sinners wish as long as it follows Lucifer's request.
People will also be rewarded for other good deeds, such as helping the staff upkeep the hotel, aiding each other, etc. Overall, one sin may be removed for participation.
Follow Me Down WARNINGS: Alcohol and drug abuse, potential non-con/dub-con
With all the sinners, new and old, the hotel bar will be lit up with activity. Drinks will be readily available, there's food in the kitchens if anyone wants to bother serving it, music will be blaring whenever there's electricity, and overall, there will be an energy to the atmosphere that's absolutely contagious. Even if you aren't typically inclined to linger at these sorts of events there may be be a certain pull to stay and have a bit of fun.
You might not get much of a chance to have that in Hell, after all. One drink won't hurt, right? Nor will one more after that, and after that. Ah, sweet gluttony. Why not have a pastry next? There's some delectable sweets available just a few steps away. More of a meat person? Like things salty? Fear not, it looks like someone graciously brought all sorts of snacks and foodstuffs from the kitchens to the bar as the night progresses. Indulge! You deserve it.
Similar to Club Penance, the bar also has every sort of drug available that might tickle your fancy and some you've never heard of. There's no harm in experimenting, is there? You're already in Hell. The staff will offer to show anyone how to use the drugs or give advice for what to try if you tell them what you want to experience. Shockingly, they won't lie! Their advice is good word its just you might not have been exactly prepared for it.
There's a stage and a karaoke machine for those feeling brave or just wanting to torture people with some sweet, sweet renditions of The Devil Went Down to Georgia.
There are tables set up for all sorts of gambling and various bar games to entertain yourself with. Since currency as most are familiar with it doesn't quite exist down here, most of the demons seem to be accepting bits of your soul or offers to do chores around the hotel. You may also get pulled into a fun game of strip poker against one of your fellow guests for a few succubi that are having a night out.
Relax and enjoy your night. Coming here and facing your sins is the hard part, so surely you deserve to have a little fun.
Wildcard/Misc. Don't see something you love but still want to get a feel for the game? Check out our extensive list of LOCATIONS and write up your very own prompt however you'd like to! You can also add a "NETWORK" post option to your TL for quick, easy, and fun interactions or sample threads.
Thanks for clicking on the TDM for the upcoming July app period! As always, potential appers and characters already in game are welcomed to jump right in. This TDM counts as an additional game event as well as game canon for those coming into the game. If you app and are accepted, TDM tags become game canon and can be used for AC! Please have fun and don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have down below.
If you have questions, comments, suggestions, etc., go here.
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( she didn't react the same as when she'd first started this job and now sometimes it didn't always phase her )
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[Of course the unspoken reverse of that is not always. Natasha gets that feeling though. She'd thought she wouldn't be surprised again after the talking raccoon, but...]
So you just got here. Questions? Comments? Give you the tour?
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( not to get comfortable but to figure the place out )
They wouldn't do a map too?
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[Natasha shrugs, a gesture that includes her chin as much as her shoulders.]
Now that I've seen. The layout tends to change periodically, especially when you get outside.
Could be a project for someone.
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Alright, what's first up?
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[There's at least a little food in it again, which makes it a good place to start.]
Get the basics out of the way. Though I'd suggest keeping a little on hand in your room, if you can.
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( she probably should have expected that though since eve had barely gotten past getting here there was a lot that she had to catch up on )
I guess I should have expected that. What's the food like?
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[She puts a particular emphasis on the word "sinners" that shows what she thinks of that designation, curling her lip just slightly.]
After that, they move you into four person suites. More privacy, at least. Eventually you can move into doubles or singles, if you're interested.
[Oh the things they look forward to. But then, Natasha did move to an executive suite eventually.]
As far as the food goes, I'd be careful about the meat.
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( though eve didn't exactly sound like she expected it to happen )
So we've got a hotel... in Hell. Should I assume a whole town goes with it?
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[Very helpfully.]
The casino has opportunities for that.
[Natasha wouldn't exactly recommend that option, but she does mention it.]
The town goes with it. And the club. Some of the people who've been here a while have tried opening their own businesses.
So the bar, for example.
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( kind of because she wasn't actually married but the deal she had going on was a lot more serious than a marriage.
and who married someone just for a room? )
So casino, bar, club, hotel. Mall too or is it not that kind of town?
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[She hopes not. The last thing they need is mall.]
There is a movie theater, though. Mostly porn, and sometimes the 3D gets a little assertive.
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( though maybe that's some leftover experience from actually meeting lady luck herself. not a fan there )
What about safer things like say libraries?
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Calm.
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( safe is debatable when you have a magical library which she supposes extends to demonic library too )
What else?
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[Baird looks like the kind of person who might go for that sort of thing. Just a hunch.]
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Do you?
( she could assume for herself, she definitely has some assumptions, but she likes to be more straightforward about it. especially in a polite conversation. she'll do her detectiving later )
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[It's an honest answer. Natasha doesn't try to hide that.]
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( going there to clear her head and process all of this place? she'd be there. a lot.
probably at ridiculous hours since she didn't need to sleep anymore. that was taking some adjustment )
So the demons are demons demons? Actual Hell demons?
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[At least, again, for practical intents and purposes.]
Others probably started out as people.
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( devils, various gods, faeries. she'd encountered asmodeus but that hadn't needed any reading to solve. and all manner of artifacts. but not demons. strangely )
Although at this point it'd just be reading. I doubt they're behind the entire thing.
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[Natasha shrugs, opening a door into a large, rather commercial looking kitchen.
Hotel.]
If you believe in that.
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( she's by no means religious but she's met enough actual gods to not expect god to be real at some point. or the actual lucifer. or other angels, why not )
If it's only allegedly does that mean no one's seen God? Physically seen God.
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[Natasha regards her nails pensively as she considers how to explain that one.]
I get the feeling being in God's real presence would end up being some not meant for mere mortals shit.
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( though it does make her wonder how different this situation would be compared to what she's seen before )
I'd say maybe it's better no one's seen him but I have a feeling that might also not be true.
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