CONTACT CUBES (sheep game)

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[strateelgic]

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.

[wooliefrand]

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.

[strateelgic]

Of course. How silly of me.

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.

[wooliefrand]

[a flick of his tongue, thinking]

Why are YOU interested in the Forever Snake?

[strateelgic]

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.

[wooliefrand]

Kkh, I've never met them. . .but what would you do, if you were able to achieve a proper audience with them?

[strateelgic]

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.

[wooliefrand]

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.

[strateelgic]

Of course. I would be nothing but respectful.

I don't suppose you recall anything about what the plant looked like, so I could keep an eye out?

[wooliefrand]

Unfortunately not, I never attended those ceremonies. They bored me.


[he had to nap]

[strateelgic]

Understandable. Religious ceremonies are rarely designed with entertainment in mind. I will ask elsewhere.

Was this informational exchange satisfactory to you?

[wooliefrand]

[turns his little snake nose up]

I suppose, it wasn't awful.

But do not get comfortable!! For as long as you follow that treacherous sheep, we are enemies!

[strateelgic]

[The idea that he "follows" Blossom is laughable to him, but that's not a topic he wants to get into here.]

I'll keep that in mind. I'm most grateful for your time in the meanwhile.

[wooliefrand]

Hmph. You better be.

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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[She gives a little reflexive smile as the Snake nods and departs.]

Well, there you are. You've met the Snake. Are you impressed?

[strateelgic]

[Turns to her with a smile.]

You do realize you're following an actual child.

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He's a good Boss! What else matters?

[strateelgic]

I will leave you to your preferences.

The conversation was illuminating regardless, so I thank you for arranging it.

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Did they really call the Snake a worm?

[strateelgic]

The wolf I conversed with did, yes. "So that worm is still alive" were his words, if I remember correctly.

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[she visibly perks up]

... I'd be very interested to know the full details.

[strateelgic]

There unfortunately aren't many to give. I was trying to pry out information in regards to the King's Court, but obviously I was the one at a disadvantage there. All he would say about it was that it hadn't existed in ages.

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But... specifically, how did the Sanke come up? You're making it sound like the wolf expected the Snake to be dead.

[strateelgic]

Miss Sonata and I were brought there to be interrogated. The wolves wanted to know details about the pasture. If any of us had summoned demons. What holy beasts we'd come across. Why would the weeds and their abilities not have been brought up?

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But what did it say? Like, dialogue word-for-word, if you can remember.