Just voice testing

[that_can_happen]

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[You've heard from the brother of a friend of a coworker or something that there's this guy who hangs out at the local diner, and that people who do things for him get wishes. Or something. Apparently, if you tell him that you heard the pastrami sandwich here is good, he'll know that you want to talk about wishes.

Everyone has something they want. Maybe you should talk to him.]

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[He gave you a task. It could be anything. From "Make 5 people cry" to "Become pregnant" to "Find someone with no family and kill them". They're not all morally repugnant, but unless you asked for something stupid like a sandwich, they will not be easy. Part of the deal was that you had to periodically come back and report your progress. Which is what you're doing today.]

Ah. How's it going?

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[that_can_happen]

And now you want to be able to start a new family and make new friends without worrying about them dying off.

[shineslightintodarkness]

[He gave a wane smile]

I want to protect them from my mistakes.

[that_can_happen]

That can happen.

[shineslightintodarkness]

[He briefly had a hopeful look before smothering it]

If that is so, then what is it that I must do?

[that_can_happen]

In order to be relieved of this curse that kills off your friends and loved ones, you must cause someone to lose their faith in a higher power.

[shineslightintodarkness]

[He pauses, blinking]

That is the price...?

[Rudolph knew he should be glad it isn't something like 'murder x number of people', but the idea is still somewhat unsettling]

[that_can_happen]

That is the price.

Oh and, if it takes you more than a few days, you should come check in with me to share your progress.

[shineslightintodarkness]

[It might take him that long to consider if shattering someone's faith is a fair thing]

...I shall return.

[that_can_happen]

I'll be here.