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maskormenace2016-07-26 01:25 am
glowsferatu) wrote in maskormenace2016-07-26 01:25 am
Entry tags:
- kang | n/a,
- † aerith gainsborough | the ancient,
- † anastasya griffin | the necromancer,
- † aurican | what is a hero?,
- † isaac gates | felix,
- † jefih'ir zherma | six,
- † john watson | n/a,
- † kanaya maryam-lalonde | psychopomp,
- † karen starr | power girl,
- † ken kaneki | one eyed king,
- † klarion bleak | n/a,
- † komasan | the youkai king,
- † nicolas demidov | seeking snow,
- † riku replica | n/a,
- † saint walker | n/a,
- † shinji ikari | third child,
- † the (twelfth) doctor | stop that,
- † tristan duffy | n/a,
- † van fanel | n/a
014 ♍ VIDEO
[ Kanaya is sitting at her desk, with Ashiah laying down on it in front of her. The little grub keeps glancing around in various directions, while her mother's gaze and smile is fixed on the camera. ]
I've been thinking recently about the cross-section of the imPort community who aren't human, perhaps most particularly since the ambassador elections last month. There are a sizable amount of us, not a large group, but significant. I've spoken with many of you on individual terms, and while the resources Governor Kang and SELF have provided to those of us with more unique needs have been invaluable, I feel there is still something missing in our collective socialization. We live the imPort experience in a way that many others won't fully appreciate, and I think we could benefit from sharing those experiences with each other.
[ At this point, Ashiah tries to wander off camera, but Kanaya suppresses a giggle as she puts a hand on top of her and scoots her back into place. ]
I'm unsure exactly what form that would take, but putting us all in a room to share our stories would be at least a start. If anyone is interested, please let me know, and I'll see about renting some space. Of course, if you have any special dietary needs, in terms of snacks, I would like to hear those as well.
This is generally something I'd prefer to save until we're in person, but... [ She's interrupted as Ashiah turns around and nuzzles into her chest, then tries to climb up her shoulder. Kanaya stops and laughs to herself, then plucks her off and cradles her, despite all her fidgeting. ] Anyway, for those of you who I haven't had the pleasure with yet, my name is Kanaya Maryam, and this is my daughter, Ashiah. I'm an Alternian troll, specifically an awakened jadeblood, which basically means I'm a vampire. She's a Daughter Grub from the same planet. [ She raises a finger, shaking her head. ] And before you ask, no, she isn't a troll, and she won't grow up to be one, either. Once she finally pupates, she'll become a Mother Grub. They acted as gestational surrogates for trolls, while the jadeblooded caste were their caretakers and midwives. It's all a bit complicated, this is just a general summary.
So, hopefully we'll be able to put something together moving forward, and I'll be able to hear all of your stories, as well. I'll be looking forward to hearing from each of you.
I've been thinking recently about the cross-section of the imPort community who aren't human, perhaps most particularly since the ambassador elections last month. There are a sizable amount of us, not a large group, but significant. I've spoken with many of you on individual terms, and while the resources Governor Kang and SELF have provided to those of us with more unique needs have been invaluable, I feel there is still something missing in our collective socialization. We live the imPort experience in a way that many others won't fully appreciate, and I think we could benefit from sharing those experiences with each other.
[ At this point, Ashiah tries to wander off camera, but Kanaya suppresses a giggle as she puts a hand on top of her and scoots her back into place. ]
I'm unsure exactly what form that would take, but putting us all in a room to share our stories would be at least a start. If anyone is interested, please let me know, and I'll see about renting some space. Of course, if you have any special dietary needs, in terms of snacks, I would like to hear those as well.
This is generally something I'd prefer to save until we're in person, but... [ She's interrupted as Ashiah turns around and nuzzles into her chest, then tries to climb up her shoulder. Kanaya stops and laughs to herself, then plucks her off and cradles her, despite all her fidgeting. ] Anyway, for those of you who I haven't had the pleasure with yet, my name is Kanaya Maryam, and this is my daughter, Ashiah. I'm an Alternian troll, specifically an awakened jadeblood, which basically means I'm a vampire. She's a Daughter Grub from the same planet. [ She raises a finger, shaking her head. ] And before you ask, no, she isn't a troll, and she won't grow up to be one, either. Once she finally pupates, she'll become a Mother Grub. They acted as gestational surrogates for trolls, while the jadeblooded caste were their caretakers and midwives. It's all a bit complicated, this is just a general summary.
So, hopefully we'll be able to put something together moving forward, and I'll be able to hear all of your stories, as well. I'll be looking forward to hearing from each of you.
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So you're asking what Angels are?
[That's so... simple.]
Why didn't you just say that?
[...she did, Kaworu. Like, two or three times.]
...but.
I wouldn't say they are without heavenly connotation. After all, Lilim named us themselves.
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[ God, she feels like she's just going in circles. He keeps saying things as if they're simple when they don't mean anything to her. ]
Dow would being named by the Lilim reinforce a heavenly connection? You still haven't even told me what the Lilim are, so either stop using that word or explain what it is first.
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Mankind. Humans. There are a lot of names.
I did just say words have meaning, right? Adam's children could have any name... or no name. But Lilim chose to call them 'Angel.'
The other creation of God.
A heavenly messenger.
But it doesn't specify what kind of message we are to deliver from the heavens, right?
... they did that on purpose.
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[ And really, she's not entirely sure how much any of this tells her, but she might as well humor him anyway. She thinks there might be another familiar point from what Shinji's said, now that she thinks of it. ]
And Adam...was the first Angel. Your creator? [ Or something like that. ] So, what was your message?
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[Let's not get on the subject of who created him.]
And humanity isn't exclusive.
[He's a little testier now. The meaning of 'human' and the nature of humanity is a pretty thorny issue where he's from.]
But the message you're asking about... in all forms, it's is the reason Shinji was tasked with our destruction.
[He pauses, pensive a moment.]
You asked about the Core, right? That's pretty simple. It's the seat of our gift from God. The unlimited body. Unlimited energy and infinite life.
I don't know how much he understands of it, to be honest. I haven't asked. But Lilim and Angel each possess one half of God's power. If he really is an Angel now, he should be much more powerful than I was.
[Telling Kanaya this, no matter how convolutedly, is something like an act of trust.
He is trusting her not to abuse this.]
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But "one half of God's power"? Which god?? Why are all of his answers just raising more questions? ]
How about we just...stick to one facet and explain them adequately, rather than jumping around to make vague statements about four?
Like "humanity isn't exclusive." How is that not the case? In all my dealings with humans, they are very exclusive about what they consider to count as them, otherwise you wouldn't have so many vampires pretending they aren't human anymore.
What do you meant by that?