Audience: Belph

[gatonina]

Comments

[axilium]

What if I make, I dunno, something that provides light in the dark? Would that be banned because it technically helps others in my vicinity, even if that's not my direct intention, or would it be something like—only I can see the light, or whatever?

[gatonina]

...acceptable, I think. Would only work in your hands. Could not be given to another to hold without function ending.

[axilium]

Coolio. Does it matter which sense I give up?

[gatonina]

Needs to be a primary sense. Up to you which you choose.

[axilium]

Yeah, but would it be stronger if I gave up all of my sight versus, say, sense of smell? Losing one's a much bigger inconvenience than the other.

[gatonina]

True. May have to be more impactful sense for certain functions. Not certain of every potential use.

[axilium]

[...]

Would it be possible to create an item that would revive me if I'm killed?

[gatonina]

Would prefer to avoid anyone dying to begin with...

[they shake their head. please. no death.]

But won't work for that, no.

[axilium]

Too bad I don't believe that we're going to avoid that.

[he shrugs.]

Was worth a shot. What would you say is the limit to the ability, then?

[gatonina]

...cannot revive, or prevent death. Certain of this. Will have to answer others separately.

[unfortunately, they do not have a list all ready to go.]

Was able to impart it to you, but have not gone over all possibilities. Would take much time.

[axilium]

Figures.

... So what's with the horror movie theme?

[gatonina]

I like them. Find them interesting. Prefer the ones where people live and escape.

[axilium]

You like horror movies but also like happy endings?

[gatonina]

Yes.

Understand many don't, but...

[a period of silence follows, before they seem to have their thoughts gathered.]

Like to see circumstances overcome. Don't like it to be suffering for its own sake.

[axilium]

How very sweet of you. Any particular reason for that?

[gatonina]

Enough exists already. More not needed.

Interesting that they choose to tell these stories, instead of others. Understand some find it entertaining to be afraid.

[axilium]

Some find it stress-relieving to get fake-stressed out instead of having to deal with the real thing, probably.

[gatonina]

Fail to understand, but... will not judge.

[axilium]

How generous.

... So what do you even do around here, since you evidently lack video games—actually, wait. Where are you even watching horror movies? In your room?

[gatonina]

In personal quarters, yes.

Tend the plants, too. The kitchen. Other Directors cook less. But like to be outside more than inside.

[axilium]

Dang, can I visit and hog your TV?

But wow, you're a guy or girl or neither of many talents, aren't you?

[gatonina]

Directors only. Cannot open for you.

[sorry, belph. no horror movies with the void.]

Have developed skills over time, yes.

[axilium]

[ ): ]

How old are you, exactly?

[gatonina]

Have not kept track.

...Very.

[axilium]

You're not about to say that you've been enveloped in a neverending war, are you? Because I think I have PTSD.