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GABRIEL
2024-12-20 09:46:42
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[The Binding of Isaac: Antibirth - Stop Watch OST - Innocence Glitched]
2024-12-20 09:47:42
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Another group approaches the Abrahamic Corporation Christian Branch headquarters. The site has been getting a recent uptick in pilgrimages to it. The people of the corporation were happy with the visitors, after not seeing a friendly face in so long.

Current there were a few locations to head.

Going through the unlocked front door.

Going to the basement.

Going to the garden.

Going with the graveyard.

Laika
2024-12-20 09:50:47
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"I'm happy you invited us along, Keith."
"No problem!"
"Yeah, after that... terrible trip to that oddity shop.. This feels like a nice change in pace."
"After that… tourist trap of an oddities shack, I think we all deserve to visit something else."
"Indeed. It all seems quite quaint, and I know the folk here are quite kindly. From what I've heard, anyways, so we should be fine as long as we mind ourselves."
"Mhm! Where do you think we should go, hm…"
"The garden looks pretty."
"It would be quite the eye cleanser, yes! I'd be fine to go."
"That does sound nice, yeah."
"Maybe it can get the wugs out of my mind..."
"It's always nice to see what little critters live in botanical gardens, too. Always flourishing with native wildlife."
Keith
2024-12-20 10:12:52
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"Let's get going, then!" The 3 are heading to the garden, it seems!
2024-12-20 10:13:37
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The three head towards the garden. But they are not alone in their path.

2024-12-20 10:17:29
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"POW!!!!"

2024-12-20 10:18:39
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The scarvie attempts to bite at the ankles of one of the members of the group. Another jumps out and screams, trying to herd them deeper into the garden.

"Back, beasts!"

The two scarvies back up as Jesus gets in the way. They bark and nip at the air before racing back into the forest.

Jesus
2024-12-20 10:20:09
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"My apologies, I hope none of you are harmed. We have a few feral pets that have been left in the garden, by someone."
"......"
Laika
2024-12-20 10:21:48
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"Well, unsure of the others, but I am fine! My clothes are thick, the nipping did not hurt. Sorry if we're intruding." She dips her head politely.
"Oh, it's quite alright. The two critters didn't do much, although it was rather startling, haha…"
"Oh- Yeah, it's fine!" His fur is visibly fluffed out, but he's unharmed otherwise.
"Feral pets though, you say? That seems like an issue."
"Thank the Heavens that none of you were harmed in the event. Yes the feral pets are an issue, but many people have been coming forth to adopt these creatures, freeing the garden from worry, and giving them forth to new homes."
"But, enough about me. Greeting visitors to my humble garden. Why do you come today?"
"We're just passing through, tourists checking out the sights around here! And this place seemed quite beautiful."
"…Especially compared to the last place we went to."
"Don't go to the oddities shack."
"Unless you want to see horrors!"
"Please don't."
"If you say so, so it shall be."
"Jesus, you can't even go into town."
"One day, I shall. And on that day I will heed the words of these people. "Do not go into the oddity shack.""
"Would you all like a tour of the garden? There have been quite a few who have come before you to gaze upon its splendor."
"I think that would be lovely! How about you guys?"
"Mmhm! Sounds fine with me. Keith?"
Keith
2024-12-20 10:31:40
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"That'd be quite lovely!"
"By the way, if you need help with the feral animals, I wouldn't object to adopting one. I've got quite a few pets back at home already."
"That would be most lovely! We have quite a few around. If you could catch one of those scarvies that would be wonderful. Let us go."
Jesus
2024-12-20 10:32:48
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"Are you coming, Judas?"
"Ah no, I trust the looks of these people more than the last ones."
Judas
2024-12-20 10:33:37
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"Plus I have...." Judas looks around, clearly coming out with an excuse.
Judas
2024-12-20 10:34:14
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"A Bible to read I suppose. I shall send Satan to you later to make sure nothing befoul happens."
Jesus
2024-12-20 10:35:29
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Jesus takes a few steps towards the garden as Judas leaves. He then speaks in a hushed tone towards the guests. "Sorry but before I start, I must ask one thing. Do you know what the Bible is?"
"I believe I've heard of it before, yes."
Laika
2024-12-20 10:36:16
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"I have heard some chatter of it, but nothing beyond the title and the fact it is a book of worship."
"Yeah, what the other two said. Not too familiar with it, apologies.."
Jesus
2024-12-20 10:36:50
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"Right.......my co-workers are always speaking of the Bible and mentioning the words in it."
Jesus
2024-12-20 10:37:09
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"But I do not know what the Bible is about for I am forbidden to read it."
"Well, seems like we're on the same boat when it comes to our knowledge about this, heheh."
"A sense of makeshift community in ignorance!"
"Would it be, ah, rude to ask why you're forbidden..? If you even know, that is."
"No...They have not told me."
"But Judas jokes about "Spoilers.""
"I do not know how I could be spoiled about a book I cannot read."
"That is… rather odd."
Laika
2024-12-20 10:39:33
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"Well, it must be nothing majorly impactful."
"Hm, yeah, or otherwise I suppose he'd inform you..."
"After the tour, it might be worth talking to your coworkers about this."
Jesus
2024-12-20 10:43:40
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"They refuse to let me read the Bible. I do not think they will change this now."
Jesus
2024-12-20 10:44:01
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"But I trust in my co-workers, as they trust in me so much, that the contents of the Bible are not for me to read."
Jesus
2024-12-20 10:44:30
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"Truly it is rude of me to have asked you for such info, after being informed not to. It would be as if I were to go into the oddity shack despite what you all have told me."
"I think you're fine, honestly!"
"Well, it is a simply a warning. Sometimes people wish to learn anyways, it is nothing to be ashamed of."
"Curiosity rarely ever hurts anybody."
"Let us instead take joy about the creatures the Heavens have provided us. Look over there. What a wonderful angel that appears!"

"Rrrraaaaaaahhh...."

"..."
"Two of them!" She has seen worse.
Keith
2024-12-20 10:48:40
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"Oh my, what a meaty creature! Reminds me of my fellow I've got with me." Keith chuckled, patting the head of the gwech he had with him.
Saffron
2024-12-20 10:50:39
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"Ah, yes, a lovely creature." He attempts to seem as normal about this as possible.
Jesus
2024-12-20 10:51:22
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The cross of Jesus begins to vibrate and hum.
"Speaking of angels. It appears we are being joined by a special one today."
"I welcome you all to meet, the mighty and powerful, Gabriel!"
"Heeeeeey visitors! Not up to any crimes, are you?~"
2024-12-20 10:53:28
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The mighty and powerful angel, Gabriel, was only two inches tall.

"I welcome you to view the full might the Lord has given me!"
Gabriel rolls a 20 sided die with a modifier of -10. A 2 is rolled.

Gabriel slightly lights up, like a dying lamp.

"Fascinating…"
"Very cool!"
"All the power the Lord has given to his best guy!~"
"Oh shoot! I forgot to say the words!"
"BE NOT AFRAID, FOR I SHALL DO YOU NO HARM!"
"You're doing fantastic, Gabriel. We're, ah, allowed to call you by your name, right?"
"Yes you may call me Gabriel, Gab, Gabby, Gabbie, or Cooldude Right hand."
Saffron
2024-12-20 10:59:16
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"It's nice to meet ya, Gabriel!"
"Indeed! This tour has been fascinating so far. This place is quite wonderful."
"Thank you for clearing it up, Gabriel." There is no hint of mockery. This is genuine.
"I am happy to see Jesus is meeting folks outside the church."
"You better be nice to him though, or else you'll face my full wrath!"
Gabriel rolls a 20 sided die with a modifier of -10. A 1 is rolled.

Gabriel slaps a tree............................................

You think this might be his full wrath.

Oh don't worry Saffron is afraid of pissing off an angel regardless.
Laika is too polite to say anything.
"…By the way, Gabriel, have you seen any critters running around? Scarvies? Our tour group was briefly harassed by a few earlier and I'm quite keen on helping out with the feral pet problem."
"And yes, we do promise to be polite, haha. Our tour has been nothing but nice so far!"

The yellow electricity part of Gabriel starts to fade out. He reaches over and touches the halo of power behind Jesus' head, "recharging" himself. The purple skin is some sort of flesh.

"Hooray, God is good for He has brought you here! Or maybe you brought yourselves here, don't want to assume."
"It is always wonderful to meet with Gabriel. Though I often find him passed out in the garden."
"I die constantly!" Gabriel states with a chipper tune.
Keith
2024-12-20 11:06:38
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Keith is not going to comment on that one!
Saffron
2024-12-20 11:05:47
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"...Ah!"
"I.. Is that a problem for you, or...?"
"It's ok! I'm Christian! Dying is fun AND exciting!"
"Well, that's good, at least."
"If you're Christian, you don't have to fear death, because Jesus will help you!"
Jesus
2024-12-20 11:09:14
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("I just wish I didn't have to look for him so much, I've stepped on him more than a few times....")
Jesus
2024-12-20 11:09:29
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"Ah, now that Gabriel has joined us, we may continue our tour of the garden."
"The more the merrier, correct?"
"The more the merrier indeed! This has been… interesting, so far."
"Let us continue."
"Ah........this creature......."
"This is a homeless notail who lives in these gardens."
"I have asked her many times if she wishes to come inside, but she refuses me each and every single time."

"Chitter."

"May I ask you to ask her for me if she'll come within the church so she is not exposed to the elements?"
Laika
2024-12-20 11:14:30
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"I can most certainly try, if I have everybody's permission?"
"You are good at persuasion, I say go ahead."
"…I do wonder where those scarvies went, hm…" He mumbled.
"Laika's real good with persuasion, yeah, I can vouch for her!"
Laika
2024-12-20 11:16:20
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"Very well!"
2024-12-20 11:16:42
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With that, she approaches though keeping a polite distance.

"Hello there. It is very cold and damp outside, and nature is cruel as ever. It is better if you joined Jesus inside the church." They stated to the 'notail'. "He invites you in." She continues.
Laika rolls a 20 sided die with a modifier of +3. A 9 is rolled.
2024-12-20 11:20:20
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The tailmic notail looks at Laika and scuttles forward. Laika is sure it's about to follow, until it instead gets distracted by a bush of berries and starts eating them right then and there.

2024-12-20 11:32:39
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Before much more can be said though, the two scarvies from before jump out, barking, and the notail sprints away on all fours.

"Those bastards!"
"Use kinder words."
"Those mean puppies!"
"They have made a mockery of this garden for too long. I will handle them!"
Gabriel rolls a 20 sided die with a modifier of -10. A 9 is rolled.

Gabriel zaps a scarvie, causing it to yelp, but otherwise remain unaffected.

"WOE UPON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!"
"Well, at least this issue is one we're much better suited to help with. On the notail issue, I believe she is likely just hungry. Offering food will likely help." She states to Jesus, taking a healthy step back from the scarvies.
"Ah, there are the critters."
"You two have been terrorizing this place long enough, hm? Let's see if we can get at least one of you to come with us…"
Keith
2024-12-20 13:57:28
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"Laika, you're good with animals, yes? Let's get Gurdy to hand us some of her meat, and then you can try and persuade the scarvies to get closer with it." (Using Gurdy's [Suspicious Meat] and handing the ration to Laika.)
"People have said I am, yes! Are we going after a specific one?"
"Let's see which one's most receptive to the meal and work from there."
"Yeah! We'll do better if we work together! You go after one of them, and I'll take on the other."
"Ideally, let us try to contain both of them so we can get both adopted out, yes?"
"With how rowdy they are, I doubt both will come along, haha. Working together should help, however."
"Let's try not to.. hurt any of them, yeah. I'm sure someone else would love a shot at the one we don't take."

With that, Laika tries to use the ration to beckon the two scarvies closer to the group.

Laika rolls a 20 sided die with a modifier of +8. A 23 is rolled.

One of the scarvies is very interested in the meat!

2024-12-20 14:04:22
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"Pow!!?" He runs right for the strange meat and eats it right from Laika's hands!

"Alright, now my turn! Come here, boy!"
2024-12-20 14:05:23
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Gabriel rolls a 20 sided die with a modifier of -10. A -1 is rolled.

"Wow!" The scarvie looks at Gabriel approaching and steps on him, stomping him into the ground and running away, upset at its friend for taking food from people.

"I tried so hard....my Lord....."
"Oh stars above- Gabriel?"
Laika
2024-12-20 14:07:50
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"Good boy." She attempts to pat the head of the scarvie which has come to her, doing her best to ignore the Gabriel situation and focus on taming the beast at hand.
"…Are you okay?!"
"Please tell....Judas......I wrote him out of my will last week."
"Y.. Yeah, whatever you want, Gabe."

Jesus kneels next to Gabriel. Gabriel reaches up and touches his halo to recharge, before jumping back up to his feet.

"Nevermind I'm ok now! Thank the light of the Lord!"
"Phew…"
"You jump back so easily.."
"Sorry about failing to catch that other scarvie, fellas!"
Laika
2024-12-20 14:13:03
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"It's ok."
"That's alright, we've at least got one of em close."

The scarvie sniffs for more meat and starts chasing Gurdy around.

"Well, it at least likes Gurdy…"
"Should we be.. worried?"
Laika
2024-12-20 14:15:39
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"Maybe a little."
"Look, little fella, if you come with us you can have all the rations you want from ol' Gurd here. Goodness knows she makes a lot of meat, plenty to go around."

The scarvie changes directions, and stands right in front of Keith, fans out his tail, and clicks as it hops around Keith.

"True love is beautiful!"
"Indeed."
"Looks like this one's coming with us!"
"Yippee!"
"This has certainly been quite the tour."
"Truly a wonderful day. Would you all wish to head back to the building for tea?"
"I do wonder where Satan is. I thought he was supposed to come...."
"He's likely just caught up somewhere. I'm sure its fine."
"Tea sounds great right about now."
"That would be wonderful, I agree!"
"I think tea would be lovely, yes. Drinking it will be… a slight ordeal for me, however."
"Blastebrus. No mouth."
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