[ He'd been anticipating the horns of this particular dilemma, but that doesn't make it any more fun. ]
I don't mind. But, uh ... I hope that—I hope you understand what you're in for, if you decide to pursue your—to continue to pursue your vocation, so to speak.
[ He starts to make the sign of the Cross, then pauses. ]
Just—for what it's worth? I know that holy water will harm some—will harm
vampires. And I know you may not agree, but I think everyone here deserves
a chance and I—I can't really countenance your hurting anyone. I'm going
to, to bless this water? But I'm not going to be thrilled if I hear of
anyone getting hurt. Regardless of who they are.
[ A small flash of a smile, but he's quite serious, and it shows.
]
What can I say, I'm a forgiving sort of guy.
[ With a very, very vested interest in this subject. ]
[It's been ages since Trevor was in a church, and even longer where he wasn't finding and fighting demons in them.
Or escaping from priests.
So he's a little unprepared for how boring it is. He's not Catholic - he's Eastern Orthodox if he's anything - and his eyelids lower a little as he does his best to take a light cat nap in the middle.
[ John notices Trevor zoning out, of course. He really could have cut the rite in half, but he's letting a little spite out to play and stretching it all out a bit more than is strictly necessary. Finally: ]
Let this water call to mind our Baptism into Christ, who has redeemed us by his death and resurrection.
[ Here's where the celebrant is supposed to sprinkle those present with the freshly blessed water. And he does. Enthusiastically. Wakey wakey, friend. ]
[Honestly he's just happy he can take a nap for two seconds without worrying about teeth biting into him. Trevor blinks when water is flicked into his face, and reaches for a weapon automatically. It's not there. He comes into full awakening, squinting at John]
I don't think you're supposed to do that to the excommunicated. But thanks.
You know, shockingly, I don't like priests at the best of times and you've sort of caught me on a day where I'm dead, so I think every day past that is generally...bad?
[ John has encountered hostility all his life. It doesn't ruffle
him. And he does genuinely feel sympathy for Trevor's situation—which,
after all, is one that he shares. He smiles a little, kindly, and nods.
]
You're welcome. Good luck.
[ And, he thinks, if you hurt Nadja I am—I am ... absolutely going
to sic someone on you. ]
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Re: Let's do!
Date: 24/11/2021 16:45 (UTC)[He walks in and sits down across from John, pulling out the item she brought with him]
I need you to bless this water, if you don't mind.
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Date: 30/11/2021 15:00 (UTC)[ He'd been anticipating the horns of this particular dilemma, but that doesn't make it any more fun. ]
I don't mind. But, uh ... I hope that—I hope you understand what you're in for, if you decide to pursue your—to continue to pursue your vocation, so to speak.
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Date: 30/11/2021 15:06 (UTC)Yeah. I understand.
So let's just get with the blessings, all right?
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Date: 30/11/2021 22:04 (UTC)[ He starts to make the sign of the Cross, then pauses. ]
Just—for what it's worth? I know that holy water will harm some—will harm vampires. And I know you may not agree, but I think everyone here deserves a chance and I—I can't really countenance your hurting anyone. I'm going to, to bless this water? But I'm not going to be thrilled if I hear of anyone getting hurt. Regardless of who they are.
[ A small flash of a smile, but he's quite serious, and it shows. ]
What can I say, I'm a forgiving sort of guy.
[ With a very, very vested interest in this subject. ]
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Date: 01/12/2021 00:54 (UTC)Don't worry. I'm mostly interested in the ones who hurt other people.
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Date: 01/12/2021 05:04 (UTC)[ John eyes him. A mental shrug. ]
Well. Here we go.
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit...
[ Hope you're ready to go along with the entire blessing procedure, Trevor.]
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Date: 01/12/2021 05:13 (UTC)Or escaping from priests.
So he's a little unprepared for how boring it is. He's not Catholic - he's Eastern Orthodox if he's anything - and his eyelids lower a little as he does his best to take a light cat nap in the middle.
Wake him when you're done, John?]
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Date: 02/12/2021 04:49 (UTC)[ John notices Trevor zoning out, of course. He really could have cut the rite in half, but he's letting a little spite out to play and stretching it all out a bit more than is strictly necessary. Finally: ]
Let this water call to mind our Baptism into Christ, who has redeemed us by his death and resurrection.
[ Here's where the celebrant is supposed to sprinkle those present with the freshly blessed water. And he does. Enthusiastically. Wakey wakey, friend. ]
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Date: 02/12/2021 14:28 (UTC)I don't think you're supposed to do that to the excommunicated. But thanks.
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Date: 02/12/2021 21:05 (UTC)[ A raised eyebrow. ]
You could've mentioned that. [ Not aggrieved. Just surprised. ]
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Date: 02/12/2021 21:11 (UTC)[He reaches for the holy water. His hand has burn marks on it]
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Date: 02/12/2021 21:14 (UTC)Eh. Not a fistfight kind of guy.
[ He hands over the water, noting the burns. ]
But if you ever want to talk about it, you know where to find me.
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Date: 02/12/2021 21:16 (UTC)Bad.
But..
[He takes the water with a nod and a brief;]
Thanks.
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Date: 02/12/2021 21:19 (UTC)[ John has encountered hostility all his life. It doesn't ruffle him. And he does genuinely feel sympathy for Trevor's situation—which, after all, is one that he shares. He smiles a little, kindly, and nods. ]
You're welcome. Good luck.
[ And, he thinks, if you hurt Nadja I am—I am ... absolutely going to sic someone on you. ]