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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[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

You care for no further? ...Then, what happens to a man twice dead will wait to another day.

[Lawfer stands slowly and walks towards the corner where his halberd lies against the wall.]

[hystaria.livejournal.com]

There are other ways to kill a man. The methods are endless. Though with you . . .

[A different approach may be necessary. He trails off, watching Lawfer with amusement.]

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

I do not wish to be run through a gauntlet of executions. At least... not at present.

[He'll pick up the halberd.]

I believe it possible a spirit may be killed, though. As it is, my status is that of 'Einherjar'.

[hystaria.livejournal.com]

Einherjar, you say.

[That doesn't stir up even a mild feeling of nostalgia.]

Do elaborate.

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

The spirits of the valiant dead killed in battle, lingering on to fight in the war upon the destruction of all worlds. Ragnarok.

[hystaria.livejournal.com]

Even the dead isn't free from service, is that it?

Unless such a war is to happen here, it appears you've been severely misplaced.

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

...Perhaps I have already witnessed the destruction of the world. ...This one, certainly, is not mine.

[hystaria.livejournal.com]

We're all aware of that. And you won't know until you remember.

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

Then there is no further use in idle speculation.

[hystaria.livejournal.com]

That seems to be the case.

[Sheathing his sword, he heads for the door.]

Well, my business is done.

[seeker-of-law.livejournal.com]

Indeed.

You have my thanks, Sir Saleh.

[hystaria.livejournal.com]

You know very well that that's unnecessary.

[But with a toss of his head and a giggle, he departs, actually bothering to close the door behind him.]