tragedy tomorrow--

[phallicsymbull]

Gods of the theater, smile on us.

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« There are two archways. »

« One is made of rough sandstone with ivy growing over it. From it hangs a curtain of rustling reeds. Push through the curtain? »

« The other is made of smooth white marble. From it hangs a heavy red velvet curtain. Push aside the curtain? »

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[phallicsymbull]

From the strong comes forth sweetness.

[ --the snake just repeats that, then falls still again. ]

[voreaciously]

[She has her own emergency stores, but if she can, she will reach out to the water and will it to her.]

Viens.

[A sphere of water hovers over her fingers.]

Incise.

[It's too quick to see to ordinary human eyes, but her wrist is suddenly bleeding and she makes her way closer to the snake, blood dripping from her.

She hasn't flinched.]

Is this what you want?

[phallicsymbull]

Are you strong? Is it sweet?

[ There's not much emotion in the snake's voice, but it sounds kind of doubtful. ]

[voreaciously]

What is strength to you?

[phallicsymbull]

Sss...

[ The snake lifts its head a little; its reptile gaze seems to flick up a bit. ]

cries off to work with me.

[voreaciously]

It is potent, but you might need to decide for yourself.

[There is a lot of power and strength in the blood, that's for sure at the very least.]

[phallicsymbull]

[ The snake uncoils just enough to lean up and flick its tongue at the blood. It seems to think that's worthy of some kind of hint: ]

Look around you.

[voreaciously]

[The floating water changes then in a glow, becoming something a lot more pure before it spills into the pitcher She picks it up and holds it before the snake.]

Here. Some something sweet from some of my strength.

[phallicsymbull]

[ The snake seems to consider for a moment. Then it slides off the lock and curls up around the pitcher, dipping its head in to drink. ]

[voreaciously]

Take your time, but is this acceptable?

[She could just leave but that seems rude. She wants it to be satisfied.]

[phallicsymbull]

It isn't the best answer, but it will do.

[voreaciously]

I'm sorry.

[phallicsymbull]

Sss.

[ The snake looks back at the lock on the ivy-covered gate. ]

From the earth and sea comes a star.

[voreaciously]

[Earth and sea, is it?]

That could be a few different things...is it a shell? A pearl?

[phallicsymbull]

[ The snake says no more for now. ]

[voreaciously]

I'm going to go look for the answer, but before I go...do you have a name?

[phallicsymbull]

Sss...

[ It looks surprised that she asked that, and it blurts out, insofar as a snake can blurt: ]

Asterion, son of Aidon.

[voreaciously]

["Starry". She blinks, caught off-guard herself, but her voice is very gently fond.]

It's a very beautiful name.

[phallicsymbull]

[ The snake seems almost bashful as it casts its gaze away and curls up into a resting state. ]

[voreaciously]

[She dips her head.]

Thank you for telling me. Ah, I'm Amane...I'm not sure it matters as much, though, but it didn't seem very polite not to give you a name in return.

[phallicsymbull]

[ The snake says nothing to that, but maybe it looks at her a moment longer? ]

[voreaciously]

Is something the matter?

[phallicsymbull]

Sss.

[ With a last soft hiss, it curls up around the pitcher and says nothing more. ]

[voreaciously]

[She doesn't seem to mind. She gives a small parting smile.]

I'll be off, then! I'll see you when I do, Asterion!

[Things have changed, though.

From the earth and sea comes a star. Asterion. She wonders if it's a coincidence or not. As far as her knowledge of myths, The Minotaur did not have a parent named Aidon in any interpretation, and yet there is a statue of one here.

She wants to have a look at it before going elsewhere. Is there anything funky about it?]

[phallicsymbull]

[ It seems pretty ordinary, except for the fact that the giant hanging penis seems...hollow? There's a small hole in the tip of it. Actually, if you listen keenly, the whole thing hums faintly.

Lovely. ]