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[octoblot]

Type: Text

Sender ID: octoblot (Azul Ashengrotto)

To: Everyone

Subject: thornbind cure update, possible other business related matters

Warnings: None worth noting yet?



Hello everyone, this is Azul Ashengrotto speaking. I meant to put out this news sooner to everyone, but due to certain events that have taken place, my ability to do so was delayed until now.

[re: he got fucking kidnapped. yes, he's still mad about it, and no, he doesn't want to talk about it right this second.]

As some of you may know, there are very few things that I as a mage would be considered incapable of brewing, enchanting, or crafting a spell or potion for. [nice ego fluffing there azul] It came to my attention last month that there was a string of incidents involving the "Thornbind" disease that had begun to crop up: for those unaware, it causes vines and thorns to grow from the infected person's body and can be extremely dangerous if left unchecked.

Luckily, I have managed to develop a cure that has proven successful after the tests I've done with it and from checking in on the people that I have given it out to thus far among the locals. Thus, if you or anyone else you know of are in need of it, please let me know. Anyone that would be willing to help with delivering the medicine to people, or to any of the nearby clinics and hospitals would also be quite appreciated right now.

As for other ailments one may be experiencing in this place [you know, the brands they've all gotten lately, which he is not going to discuss too loudly here just to be safe] ... well, that may require more research and discussion among other like-minded mages or researchers like myself to come up with a solution for. But as always, my door is always open to any soul in need of a specific wish granted on your behalf, so please do not hesitate to ask if you have any requests to make for me here.

[Sorry, even in text form and while recovering from stuff, Azul has to play the businessman.]

Comments

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[phoenixdominant]

I have heard of this Thornbind disease and the toll it has taken on many. I count myself fortunate not to have contracted it, though I can scarcely imagine the suffering endured by those afflicted.

I am considering compiling a reference. An archive of sorts of the various diseases and ailments unique to this world. With your permission, Lord Ashengrotto, may I include your findings in this collection?

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[octoblot]

[Oh? Well isn't that interesting...]

Sure. I did take notes during my various tests and research results, so if those will be of any help to you, I can certainly gather them all together for you to take a look at and read over for the purpose of archiving.

And of course, I'm interested in seeing any information you've gathered so far for this reference archive as well.

[phoenixdominant]

That would be most appreciated.

There have been many such ailments. I recall one in particular. A sickness that plagued its victims with vivid nightmares of drowning, while their bodies grew bloated and waterlogged despite never coming into contact with water.

With more of these strange afflictions emerging, I believe it would be prudent to do this. A comprehensive reference detailing each illness, its symptoms, and most importantly, how to treat them.

[octoblot]

[Oh, that is vile...]

Goodness, that sounds terrible. I'm glad that I haven't had to deal with something like that...

But yes, you're absolutely right. It would be best to gather as much information as possible on this subject, and prepare a reliable guide that can be used to help inform and combat against such ailments.

[phoenixdominant]

[It was Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad time.]

As far as I know, the number of cases have decreased drastically.

[But there are still a few cases out there!]

That is what I hope to do. Your discovery of a cure for the Thornbind affliction will be an invaluable addition. It will help immensely.

[octoblot]

I'm happy to hear that.

So, when would be a good time for you to have us meet up and exchange information on this?

[phoenixdominant]

Perhaps I should ask you first... Are you with the paladins or corsairs?

[octoblot]

[Ah, right... there is a problem, isn't there. He nearly forgot about this, thanks to staying in his apartment for the past few days since his return from that abduction.]

Sadly, no. I've been labeled as a Paladin here.

[phoenixdominant]

I see.

Then perhaps it would serve us well to bide our time ... or continue the conversation here.

not here

[sunsetking]

[Somewhere, there's a lion facepalming at this octopus.

What the hell, Azul.]

not here

[octoblot]

[Wow excuse you sir, your facepalming is entirely unnecessary!! He shouldn't delay making sure his work gets done anymore than it already has been!!]

not here

[sunsetking]

[It is completely necessary. Shouldn't you be resting?]

not here

[octoblot]

[He did rest! For like... a day? Maybe even two days???]

not here

[sunsetking]

[....What is rest to you. Leona doubts Azul's even slept at this point.]

not here

[octoblot]

[does being unconscious for a little while during the medical treatment he got on his first day back from his abduction, then spending a day lying curled up in his apartment's bed and passing out for maybe five hours, he wasn't keeping actual track, count as sleep...]

not here

[sunsetking]

[Absolutely not.]

not here

[octoblot]

[then fine, maybe he didn't sleep as much as he probably should have. but so what? are you going to do something about it?]

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[deepstar]

Well now I guess I know who I should thank for the cure someone gave me.

[octoblot]

Oh, what a relief to hear that it has been making its way around to everyone, as I had hoped for.

Also, I apologize for the delay that occurred in getting the cure out to you and anyone else in need right now.

[deepstar]

It's definitely not your fault. I was being stubborn thinking that it would heal on it's own.

Someone just out stubborned me is is all.

[octoblot]

Oh? And just who was this "someone", if you don't mind my asking?

[deepstar]

I'll give you three guesses.

[octoblot]

[... Well, may as well have our first guess be the most stubborn person we know of around here.]

Leona-san?

[deepstar]

Got it in one. You didn't even need the first two.

[ Of course he expected that much, given Leona flat out told him he'd gotten it from the source. ]

[octoblot]

Well, you did say that it was someone who was stubborn, and he is one of if not the most stubborn person I know here.

[... aside from himself, probably.]

So, you two know each other then?

[does leona actually have friends here...]