malnosso | [Locked to Luceti Residents]

[In the afternoon, the enclosure receives a message from none other than Mr. Catherine himself. He hasn't been heard from by the village since his death last June. Remarkably not only does he sound chipper and full of life, but the old raspiness that identified him as an old man is gone. In fact, he sounds quite full of life, like a young man high on life.]

Goodness gracious, how long has it been? Nearly a year, I should think, since we truly ever talked. Not counting that nasty business where I died. Best forgotten, that.

Now then, I suppose you've been beside yourselves with concern about my whereabouts. Well fret not, I've been hard at work! I'm not quite the CEO of the Malnosso, but I have made remarkable progress. You all have been quite helpful to that as well. We are quite a team, the lot of us! Wit and might mixed together for a remarkable combination of change. I suspect we could do most anything if we worked together!

In any case, to business. As you might guess, you will be undergoing an experiment soon. No doubt your more experienced 'old feathers' have enlightened most of you on what to expect. I realize this is all terribly frustrating. The heart strings are quite the delicate things, but it is very important. I won't be involved in running the experiment, but I've been assured that this will provide some absolutely astounding data in the future of Shift research. Your participation, willing or not, it is greatly appreciated.

Ahh- what else? Oh yes. I suppose you wonder what I'm up to? Well, it's quite exciting. I'm at Sirry Crags! The mountains, oh yes. The skies are perfectly clear. Blue skies abound! Not a single cultist dots the skies. Indeed, they haven't been spotted here in months. Mark that one for a victory. After hundreds of years, this mountain range is finally free from those nasty cultists. Exciting, isn't it?

[Locked to Rem]

Oh ho, I hear it's nearly over. You must absolutely tell me how the experiment went!

[Locked to Molly]

Well well, my dear. I do hope you have some news for me. Please, please, do not spare the details. This channel is absolutely secure.

[Locked to The Great One]

A-ah, I hate to intrude upon your important work, Great One, but might I trouble you for a moment of your time? I sincerely promise you this won't be like last time.

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A pen pan! Goodness, I've never had one of those before. How lovely.

As for your unfortunate condition, I'm afraid calling it a Shift is a bit misleading. It is not a punishment we give up. I'm afraid that my recent death came with a loss as well, but it was not from the Malnosso, I assure you! The planet brought you back. Just not quite as whole as you should be.

To: Sir Not The CEO Of The Malnosso
From: L. Laufeyson

It is a great sentiment and you should embrace it as such. And I offer my services of great communication to be the best first pen pal you have ever had. Asch the Boring can testament to this.

The planet? Is the realm of Luceti your superior? Must I envision it as a giant robotic creature. Galacticus perhaps?

Oh dear, I'm afraid you've lost me entirely.

To: Sir Not The CEO Of The Malnosso
From: L. Laufeyson

I thought I have been quite clear. Please do not tell me you wish not to be a pen pal.

:'-(

Have a smiley to express my neverending sadness...et cetera, et cetera.

Oh no, I certainly wish to be your pen pal! But your metaphor, I'm afraid, has eluded me entirely.

To: Sir Not The CEO Of The Malnosso
From: L. Laufeyson

That brings great joy to my most sorrowful heart. :-D

Wouldn't it be interesting if you could enlighten me about your life as not being the CEO of the Malnosso and in exchange I will return interesting letters about the daily adventures of me, Loki Laufeyson.

I am most sure you will look forward to this.

Oh ho, this sounds quite delightful. I'm not sure where to start. What would you like to know?

To: Sir Not The CEO Of The Malnosso
From: L. Laufeyson

I can assure you it is very delightful.

My first question will be... What do you like about not being the CEO of The Malnosso? As in, what is your favorite thing to do in that position?

Please try to refrain from simple answers like 'conducting experiments' and the like.

The freedom! Goodness, I never got to visit the mountains as a CEO! There are far less people trying to kill me, which I find to be a lot less stressful.

Not I ask you a question, yes? Tell me, young Loki, what do you enjoy about being in Luceti?

To: Sir Not The CEO Of The Malnosso
From: L. Laufeyson

Never? The mountains are definitely worth a sight. They are quite mountain-ey, you see? All rocks, heights and cliffs.

This might sound a bit uncouth and please forgive me for doing so. Yet, how does this pose a threat. The Malnosso are most elusive. I am sure your safety will be guaranteed :-)

Of course. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth and similar exclamations.

I enjoy the great gift of friendship. :-)

We are not nearly elusive enough, alas!

But I do envy you, my boy. True friendship is a rare commodity in the world I live. You simply can't trust anyone anymore.

[Loki raises his eyebrows at that. Like, a serious raise of eyebrows.]

To: Sir Not The CEO Of The Malnosso
From: L. Laufeyson

How come?

I am sure you do not wish to envy me. Friendship is not a common thing for me either, you see? Therefore it is safe to conclude that we share a certain similarity.

Perhaps, but the longer you live, the more enemies you gain and the less friends you can trust. Immortality is a terrible thing.

To: Sir Not The CEO Of The Malnosso
From: L. Laufeyson

Of course it is. Everyone dies around you, except yourself.

:'(

Well, conventionally, I suppose. No one quite stays dead here.

To: Sir Not The CEO Of The Malnosso
From: L. Laufeyson

When you think about it, everyone here is immortal. It is immortality of a non-invincible kind, though.

How I would love to feel some warmth again, you see?

Do you mean literally or perhaps metaphorically instead? Have you acquired a death penalty?

To: Sir Not The CEO Of The Malnosso
From: L. Laufeyson

I think more literal than metaphorical.
Yes I have. I lost my head. Very literally.

Dear me. You should speak to the Great One as soon as you can!

: Sir Not The CEO Of The Malnosso
From: L. Laufeyson

Aren't you the Great One? Or is there even a Greater One?

No, dear no. Me? I'm hardly anyone at all! The Great One is a man without equal! A genius without compare!

To: Sir Not The CEO Of The Malnosso
From: L. Laufeyson

You lack self confidence. :(
But I shall inquire after this. I am quite fond of warm showers and baths.

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