I was thinking about it. When a ruler becomes unfit to properly lead his people, then it wouldn't be out of the question for a sound replacement to be found. Now clearly it would be difficult for them to kill the current king or even lock him up somewhere, but someone else could always step forward as the "son" of the king, legitimate or otherwise, and that individual could take over leadership on a political level.
Perhaps we could compare notes? They obviously don't think highly of you - their leader referred to you as a worm - and they're no friends of ours either. I would hate to see them take control of your weeds again in the future.
Er. . .[SQUINTS half suspicious, half cuz he barely remembers but. playing it off, turning his nose up]
Not that it isn't any of YOUR business, but the King's Court was made up of super important individuals! Priests, ambassadors, stuff like that. Even the sheep were there I think! But that all changed when SOMEONE betrayed everyone!!
Oh I'm sure it's none of my business, at all. I would merely prefer to get the correct information when I can. Us helpless sheep don't even know who most of our priests are.
Otherwise I have to rely on Blossom's unreliable narrative. If you'd really rather I asked her...
I'll ask something easy, then. I had small glimpses of a dream I wasn't actually allowed to be involved in. There was a snake statue there. The Forever Snake. You take the form of a snake, so I thought perhaps there was a connection, like you might have been a follower of theirs, or under their jurisdiction. Something along those lines.
Some of us in the pasture have had run-ins with this Holy Beast, but the wolf leader claimed his people couldn't make contact as easily. Do you know why that is?
The Forever Snake is the patron of my village! Many other wolf-kind worship it! But a long time ago it disappeared for some reason. I've never seen it myself--[because he's too young]--but everyone knows about it. I think it's stupid to pray to it though. I can solve all my own problems!!
[another frown though, thinking]
Though I guess the elders mentioned something about it disappearing after the child was killed and the giant ram attacked.
I did say we were told so very little. How are we to respond to situations appropriately when we know nothing?
[Though it looks like he'll have to address the Forever Snake himself about this, if he can.]
I don't even know what my own flock is supposed to be like, and I'm its shepherd. The wolf leader said the way I described us was nothing like the Rose he remembered.
I don't know what Rose is supposed to be like either. As far as I'M concerned you're all just as bad as Blossom. I never visited this place bef--er, I was too BUSY to pay attention to you mere mortals.
Well, having asked several questions of you, is there anything I might be able to answer for you in return? Barring Blossom's weakness, before you ask. I don't know it myself.
He's the only holy beast I've had a run-in with while here. Unlike others who have their hands in every pot, my encounters with the more powerful beings of this place have been minimal.
I believe it's important for our pasture to be on good terms with any holy beast we can manage it with, so I would ask them if there was any way I could be helpful to them.
Though I may not have much to offer, weak little being than I am in comparison.
Hah! You're at least smarter than most sheep. Yes, yes you are a worm compared to me!!
Perhaps when I crush Blossom, should my minions desire it, I will spare you and offer you a heap of rewards once I have appeased the king!
[a beat, considering]
While I don't remember much, the elders of my village would offer a certain plant to the Forever Snake. I don't remember what sort, but if you DO meet it, I suggest you pay its respects.
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Date: 2024-02-04 01:32 am (UTC)I was thinking about it. When a ruler becomes unfit to properly lead his people, then it wouldn't be out of the question for a sound replacement to be found. Now clearly it would be difficult for them to kill the current king or even lock him up somewhere, but someone else could always step forward as the "son" of the king, legitimate or otherwise, and that individual could take over leadership on a political level.
You would know more about this than I, of course.
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Date: 2024-02-04 01:45 am (UTC)SWEATS]
. . .I only know the rumors spread around my village. No one would bow to some stranger self appointing himself as the new king!
[then, a beat]
Though that would explain why they had that collar.
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Date: 2024-02-04 01:55 am (UTC)Perhaps we could compare notes? They obviously don't think highly of you - their leader referred to you as a worm - and they're no friends of ours either. I would hate to see them take control of your weeds again in the future.
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Date: 2024-02-04 02:03 am (UTC)I was from one of the highest classes in my village!! My father worked for the Wolf King's court!! What does he know??
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Date: 2024-02-04 02:14 am (UTC)Nothing, clearly. It was obvious he wanted information from us about our current state of being, but wasn't willing to ask nicely for it.
Can you tell me a little about the previous Court? For comparison.
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Date: 2024-02-04 02:17 am (UTC)Not that it isn't any of YOUR business, but the King's Court was made up of super important individuals! Priests, ambassadors, stuff like that. Even the sheep were there I think! But that all changed when SOMEONE betrayed everyone!!
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Date: 2024-02-04 02:33 am (UTC)Otherwise I have to rely on Blossom's unreliable narrative. If you'd really rather I asked her...
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Date: 2024-02-04 02:39 am (UTC). . .
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Hmph. You're lucky I want Blossom dead as much as anyone else! She's the traitor everyone talks about, the one who murdered the king's child!
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Date: 2024-02-04 02:54 am (UTC)I'll ask something easy, then. I had small glimpses of a dream I wasn't actually allowed to be involved in. There was a snake statue there. The Forever Snake. You take the form of a snake, so I thought perhaps there was a connection, like you might have been a follower of theirs, or under their jurisdiction. Something along those lines.
Some of us in the pasture have had run-ins with this Holy Beast, but the wolf leader claimed his people couldn't make contact as easily. Do you know why that is?
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Date: 2024-02-04 03:14 am (UTC)The Forever Snake is the patron of my village! Many other wolf-kind worship it! But a long time ago it disappeared for some reason. I've never seen it myself--[because he's too young]--but everyone knows about it. I think it's stupid to pray to it though. I can solve all my own problems!!
[another frown though, thinking]
Though I guess the elders mentioned something about it disappearing after the child was killed and the giant ram attacked.
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Date: 2024-02-04 03:23 am (UTC)[Though it looks like he'll have to address the Forever Snake himself about this, if he can.]
I don't even know what my own flock is supposed to be like, and I'm its shepherd. The wolf leader said the way I described us was nothing like the Rose he remembered.
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Date: 2024-02-04 11:23 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2024-02-05 02:39 am (UTC)Well, having asked several questions of you, is there anything I might be able to answer for you in return? Barring Blossom's weakness, before you ask. I don't know it myself.
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Date: 2024-02-06 03:57 am (UTC)Why are YOU interested in the Forever Snake?
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Date: 2024-02-06 04:22 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2024-02-06 05:06 am (UTC)Though I may not have much to offer, weak little being than I am in comparison.
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Date: 2024-02-08 04:09 am (UTC)Perhaps when I crush Blossom, should my minions desire it, I will spare you and offer you a heap of rewards once I have appeased the king!
[a beat, considering]
While I don't remember much, the elders of my village would offer a certain plant to the Forever Snake. I don't remember what sort, but if you DO meet it, I suggest you pay its respects.
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Date: 2024-02-08 04:14 am (UTC)I don't suppose you recall anything about what the plant looked like, so I could keep an eye out?
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Date: 2024-02-08 04:20 am (UTC)[he had to nap]
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Date: 2024-02-08 04:28 am (UTC)Was this informational exchange satisfactory to you?
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Date: 2024-02-08 04:48 am (UTC)I suppose, it wasn't awful.
But do not get comfortable!! For as long as you follow that treacherous sheep, we are enemies!
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Date: 2024-02-08 04:53 am (UTC)I'll keep that in mind. I'm most grateful for your time in the meanwhile.
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Date: 2024-02-08 05:07 am (UTC)I leave you in the care of my minion for now.
[a nod at Your Name. and he slithers off into the shadows]
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Date: 2024-02-08 05:36 am (UTC)Well, there you are. You've met the Snake. Are you impressed?
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