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[lastofthebog]

My fellow imPorts, it has come to my attention that many of you have encountered a mysterious girl who frequents the trash bins around Nonah and other cities. I have heard suspicion that she is, among other things:

1. A fae


2. A poltergeist


3. Homeless


4. A zombie

Allow me to assure you that she is none of these things. As some of you know, she is actually the goddess to which I am in service. She is The Pale Maiden, or The Many Wriggle, Keeper of Worms, and all that comes after death is her domain—rot, decay, the many insects and eaters of carrion that clear away the old and fallen. Trust me when I say she is perfectly happy to spend her time in these bins.

Do not, however, mistake this for an assurance that she is safe. The gods of my world are many things, but safe should not be said to be one of them. They are no more safe than, for example, a wild bear that a conservator has worked to gain the trust of. Perhaps they may have many good experiences together, but a bear is never going to be anything other than a bear.

With that in mind, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

1. The Maiden is not human, does not behave as a human behaves, and will not become more human-like. Indeed, most resemblance between her and a human is incidental.


2. Do not attempt to remove her from the trash bin.


3. Avoid direct eye contact for longer than several seconds.


4. Do not offer her fresh food. She is a being of decay.


5. Do not accept food from her. However, if by some act of happenstance or guile, you do accept food, be sure to consume it in its entirety before seeking immediate medical assistance.


6. Do not attempt to remove her from the trash bin.


7. Do not allow her to bite you, nor should you bite her unless you are familiar with and prepared for the consequences.


8. Once more, she is not a fae. Iron will have no effect on her. In an emergency, this video or one similar should provide suitable means of distraction and deescalation.


9. Do not intentionally harass her. I am in her service and will personally deal with any who make it a point to cross her. Provided she does not take care of it herself first.

[OOC: Warnings and opt out for Maiden!]

Comments

[d33tached]

[...concern.]

What happens if she bites you?

[lastofthebog]

What would you expect to come of being bitten by a being steeped in rot?

[d33tached]

Nothing pleasant.

I wasn't aware that your Maiden posed such an immediate threat to the ImPort population. Has something happened to spark such a warning?

[slightlyoffchilt]

This is surely. Something.

[lastofthebog]

"Something" is quite a good word for it.

[slightlyoffchilt]

She has been active for a bit now, hasn't she?

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[compostabelle]

lllll






i would like to see a human
try
try
t
t
to run on a treadmill
they cant' do it
not like she
can

[lastofthebog]

Of course not. They haven't got nearly enough legs.

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[am_i_a_monster]

Why does she bite people? Does she eat people? Is that why you don't want people accepting food from her? Is the food made from dead, rotting people?

[lastofthebog]

She may bite for any number of reasons. Annoyance, affection, boredom, curiosity...

However, she does not have intentions on eating anyone. Even if she did, she would be much more likely to visit a graveyard than to leap out at some unsuspecting imPort.

[am_i_a_monster]

So why don't you want people accepting food from her? Are there diseases from it rotting? Or is it poisoned?

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[knaval]

why organics always gotta be Like That

[lastofthebog]

Imperfect wiring.

[knaval]

is this part of her godness or somethin

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[compostabelle]

get a load for this guy

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[winningkatsudon]

So I take it the best option is to just stay as far away as possible?

[ Because, uh, no offense, but all of that sounds terrifying. ]

[lastofthebog]

If you feel you would have difficulty following these guidelines, then yes. I do recommend avoidance.

[youresovein]

"Nor should you bite her unless you are familiar with and prepared for the consequences."

All right, fine, I'll be the one to ask, you degenerate cowards: what happens if you bite her?

[slightlyoffchilt]

Lestat, please.

[lastofthebog]

She may bite back. And, as a goddess of rot and decay, I imagine she is quite toxic even in this form.

[yaaas_queen]

doesn't answer most important ❓❔

can we still 📥 in 🗑 with her in it?

bc if u wanna be 🗑 go ahead

but some of us have hopes, dreams, and old takeout boxes to dump

[compostabelle]

deposit
your hopes and dreams
along with
the old
old
old
orange chicken

[lastofthebog]

As you can see, she encourages it. I am sure she will consider it an offering.

[setmatch]

Galla, I'm still putting iron over the doors.

Just in case.

[ Look, the girl is unnerving and he doesn't particularly like gods anyway. ]

[lastofthebog]

Then we will be well protected should any fae arrive.