Afterlife Blues

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

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[As Lawfer is heading back to his room one day after idly spending an afternoon doing nothing in particular, he stops dead in his tracks right in the middle of the 3rd floor hallway.  The shout is probably loud enough to be heard by anyone in their rooms.]

I'm... dead?!

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I have a theory to propose about the truth behind this place.  It is the world of spirits.  We are each of us deceased, awaiting the judgment of Hel.  ...Tell me why I am wrong.

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[stinglikeabat.livejournal.com]

What, like a zombie?

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

People are fond of that term. Perhaps so. I am solid, I can still feel... I know of no other explanation.

[stinglikeabat.livejournal.com]

Are you entirely sure you're a dead man?

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

...I am certain, now.

[stinglikeabat.livejournal.com]

If you don't mind me asking, how did you...?

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

There are only so many times one can suffer injury without the spilling of blood before one comes to a certain conclusion.

[stinglikeabat.livejournal.com]

You may have a point there.

...Wait, are you saying that nobody here bleeds...?

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

I speak only for myself. You may attempt it if you care to.

[stinglikeabat.livejournal.com]

I may as well give it a try!

[Joachim disappears for a moment. There are clattering noises.]

OW! ...Well, that's a relief!

[And there he is again, holding a bloody butter knife and sporting a shallow butter knife-sized slash in the opposite forearm.]

You know, I think it really might be just you.

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

...

[His eyes briefly flicker to the side, an unintelligible expression flashing across his face. When he meets Joachim's gaze again, there is a slight smile.]

...Just me. I... am glad for that.

[stinglikeabat.livejournal.com]

So... aside from that whole bloodless thing, what's it like?

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

Nondescript.

...I realize, now, that I have not needed to use the restroom. ...Although I still eat. Perhaps I do not need to.

[stinglikeabat.livejournal.com]

I wouldn't test that if I were you.

For all we know, you'll start going after people in the streets if you starve yourself.

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

I have felt no such urges as of yet, though I will inform you if I begin to slaver for the flesh of innocents.