[VOICE; LOCKED to the women, minus Anna 1 and Anna 2]

[primogen_vampirate]

[Have Mina's lazy drawl. She sounds a little more tired than she wants to admit, but what can you do?]

I don't know how you people are figuring the calendar around here, but if you seem to believe that Christmas has come and gone, I reckon the same can be said for the Winter Solstice at this point.

To any of you who were not aware, I am a pagan and my people have certain rituals that are performed around this time. I intend to carry out one such ritual. Any of the ladies of the village who wish to attend are welcome to do so.

[She pauses.]

This is, perhaps, the one thing in my life I actually attempt to take seriously. If it is not something that aligns with your morality, I understand that. But I would appreciate it if no one mocked this.

Comments

[onteamdyson]

So are we talking virgin sacrifices in the pale moonlight? Because I really can't help you out with that one. I mean really, really can't. [And this is the second time she's been asked!]

Does it require a goat? Are you going to dance naked? Is someone going to start speaking in tongues?

[... Does it count as mocking if she seriously wants to know?]

[primogen_vampirate]

[You can pretty much hear the facepalm. The communicator is on her wrist, after all.]

...no.

[onteamdyson]

No to everything? Dude... sounds boring as shit. At least tell me there's gonna be fire breathing or something.

[primogen_vampirate]

Fire, yes. Firebreathing no.

[She pauses.]

And while dancing is acceptable, you'll catch your death of cold if you do it naked this time of year, darling.

[onteamdyson]

Okay, well hey. That's a start. Fire is awesome. Why no boys?

[primogen_vampirate]

Because we revere the Maiden, the Mother, and the Crone.

Not the Cock.

[onteamdyson]

[Still sure you're not a sapphist, there, Mina?]

I dunno. It's pretty reverent sometimes. Definitely the cause of a lot of oh my god... s. Definitely feeling pretty enlightened after. Crones just don't get me hot and bothered, you know? Really not all about crones.

[hark_and_hush]

I'm interested. [Though she can't help a little bit of concern. She knows that Pagan can mean anything from teenager with too much eyeliner to powerful magic and while she assumes mina sits somewhere comfortably in the middle, she can't really be too careful if it's something that can interfere with her curse.]

How powerful of a ritual are you planning?

[primogen_vampirate]

Powerful, my dear?

[She pauses.]

Surely, you don't think I'm talking about spells.

[hark_and_hush]

I don't really know what you're talking about, so I'd rather ask than assume. I'm afraid I've been hit by a nasty spell or two in the past and I'd like to err on the side of caution.

[primogen_vampirate]

No spells, darling. Simply reverence.

[hark_and_hush]

Well, I'd like to come, then, if that's alright.

[She smiles.]

[primogen_vampirate]

I would be pleased to have you, Ruby.

[andifeelfine]

Oh, neat! I mean, I don't know you at all, so I don't know if this is weird, but do you mind if I show up? I'm not really settled on religion or anything, but I'm really interested in the kinds of things that other people believe.

[primogen_vampirate]

It's an open invitation, darling.

[andifeelfine]

Great! Then I'll be there. I'm Linnaea, by the way.

[primogen_vampirate]

Mina. Doctor Mina Barrett.

[andifeelfine]

Nice to meet'cha, Dr. Barrett! Is that a medical doctor, then?

[primogen_vampirate]

Meatball surgery and hematology.

[ voice ]

[noblexcompanion]

What kind of ritual are you talking?

[primogen_vampirate]

Spiritual.

[noblexcompanion]

Any sacrifices of the bloody variety?

[primogen_vampirate]

No.

[noblexcompanion]

Well that's good! Count me in!

[primogen_vampirate]

Excellent. I'm pleased to hear it.