Kinda sorta not an AU for imperial_saga

[thousand_curses]

[1]

[Whether through divination spells, being a person who has a Destiny Crystal and is therefore of interest, or even braving the depths of the Netherworld, you have attracted the attention of a goddess - hopefully the one you were trying to speak to. With the Queen of the Netherworld in a relatively straightforward mood today, the wavy suggestion of a feminine face with red eyes greets you from behind a curtain of fog.]

Hm. And just who are you, and why do you come before the Queen of the Netherworld? Speak your piece quickly.

[2]

[You have died. Do not pass go, do not collect $200.]

[You have, rather, woken in a clammy, chilly fog, lying on what feels like solid slate. It's almost impossible to see anything. Or hear anything. Or feel anything but cold and oppressive dimness. However, a voice speaks to you from the fog, distant yet very close.]

Come in. And rest. Lose yourself to oblivion...

...

...oh, you aren't gone yet? Was there something you sought at the end of your journey? Tell me, mortal...what do you seek?

[3]

[Hey look a stablehand.]

Hi! Welcome to town. Can I take care of your horse for you? If you're staying the night, the inn's right behind me, and if you're not, so's the bar so you can get a bite to eat. This is kind of a one-horse town. Well, two now, haha!

Comments

[themasterstools]

I was intending to speak with Nero, Ma'am.

[He keeps his voice and expression even - one must always take care to no offend a goddess, though this accidental communication could lead to something useful if he's careful...]

[thousand_curses]

And your thoughts on getting a god's attention instead?

[themasterstools]

Trepidation, I know well that I am in no position to do anything but take the brunt of the blows if I were to be foolish enough to offend one.

Though I admit there is a part of me that is curious.

[thousand_curses]

There usually is.