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.

Comments

[dead_black_eyes]

I don't mind complicated. What are the other kinds?

[wonk]

theres this one called palerom

where its basically like platonic life partners

then theres ashen where 1 person makes sure 2 ppl who could go blackways dont 2 prevent cheating or murder or stuff

they have different names for them

um

regular datin is called matespritship
hatedatins called kismesissitude
paleroms called moirallegiance
ashens called auspisticism

[dead_black_eyes]

[It's a pretty good explanation, and it satisfies him.

But only in that capacity.]

Can I ask how you died?

[wonk]

nope turn back do not cross go do not collect $200 motherffucker

[dead_black_eyes]

Sorry. I did not expect it to be so sensitive.