Entry #A-4: "Ante" [February 21, Text]

[dead_black_eyes]

Though the police and the Blood Keys obviously represent a threat to many numbered individuals, I have a question about organized religion, and what pulses might mean when framed within certain philosophical contexts.

No matter how natural it might feel, if there really is another being nudging its way into an existing consciousness, changing a person's aptitudes, physical attributes and even their personality... there have to be at least a few churches that would consider that demonic possession, right?

Has anyone tried to reconcile what's happening with influential religious practices, and do we have any resources for assisting anyone who might wind up the subject of an attempted exorcism? Those still happen today, they can be extremely dangerous, and I'm concerned about the possibility of frightened numbered people seeking out such assistance, or being subjected to it by their families and communities. Thinking you're crazy is one thing, but sincerely believing that the devil is wielding you as an instrument is another entirely. Probably not something that the FAQ page can successfully assuage, for the most tenaciously convinced.

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[shiromadoushi]

Not a creative thinker, huh?

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[dead_black_eyes]

It's not that. It's just not a strong enough drive to find a solution to, I guess.

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[shiromadoushi]

Well, now you have a new mission in life. Just so you have an answer next time you're asked.

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[dead_black_eyes]

You sound like you're just dying to give me advice on the subject.

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[shiromadoushi]

You couldn't be more wrong.

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[dead_black_eyes]

I guess that's kind of a relief. This is a pretty uncomfortable topic, isn't it?

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[shiromadoushi]

I think I'm starting to expect every chat with you will turn out that way.

Pervert.

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[dead_black_eyes]

Never being uncomfortable doesn't make a person a pervert...

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[shiromadoushi]

Pretty sure the definition of a pervert includes someone who talks about inappropriate things in inappropriate ways and times.

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[dead_black_eyes]

Context matters though. This conversation isn't arousing to me.

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[shiromadoushi]

That you even said that is seriously fucked up.

And prove you're a pervert.

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[dead_black_eyes]

That's just like saying that I murder women because I don't kill them, eat their livers, and wear their skin while I pleasure myself. Not logical in the least.

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[shiromadoushi]

The fuck is wrong with you. Why would you type that out

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[dead_black_eyes]

To make a point...

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[shiromadoushi]

That you're a messed up pervert....

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[dead_black_eyes]

Half true, if that.