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[onlyequal.livejournal.com]

Ah... hello? Does this work properly? I certainly hope so. I would hate to be the fool who talks to herself. *A bit of a chuckle.*

I will start by introducing myself. I am Enkidu. Would anyone, perchance, have a name for this strange place? This is certainly not heaven like described in the culture I was taught in... Perhaps this is a different place after death? Another test for me?

... Mm, it seems the Gods will not let this girl rest peacefully after all.

Although, I wonder, has anyone met my sister Gilgamesh in this place? If she is here I must return to her side right away.

I only hope someone will be kind enough to have the answers I desire. Thank you for your time, residents.

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[onlyequal.livejournal.com]

Are there others like me here? What whim of the gods is this?

[freemade-grace.livejournal.com]

Certainly one I've never heard of. But thaumaturgy is fully capable of being used to pervert the supposed order.

Do you remember your death?

[onlyequal.livejournal.com]

... You speak of some sort of witchcraft? I would speak ill of this but perhaps I am even in a position to praise witchcraft on a day like this. Ah, what a strange day indeed.

Indeed, I do. I hope you do not wish for me to recall the details, however. It was a mortifying death.

[freemade-grace.livejournal.com]

Not witchcraft, merely manipulation of forces that interact with normal physics and energy. The uses are near infinite.

No, I wouldn't ask that. Just wanted to see if anyone else remembered details.

[onlyequal.livejournal.com]

Forgive me but that certainly sounds quite a bit like witchcraft... or perhaps you are a goddess of some kind?

*Please do forgive Enkidu over here. Being from ancient Mesopotamia and all limits all unnatural things to either divine action or witchcraft.*

Thank you for your consideration... you are also a member of the dead?

[freemade-grace.livejournal.com]

No, I am no divine being. I suppose you could call it witchcraft, if you liked.

Indeed. I remember the moment of my death, yet there's no marks.

[onlyequal.livejournal.com]

I am sorry but where I come from I only know of witchcraft and gods. But if we have truly passed on there is no reason for me to judge you either way.

Ah, so you had a death worthy of a warrior? I must admit I am a bit envious of you.

[freemade-grace.livejournal.com]

It's alright. My world has gods as well, though they do not show themselves.

Not a warrior, merely a woman.

[onlyequal.livejournal.com]

Our gods influenced my Queen's people directly.

Mm, I see. Well, it would be rude of me to ask any more, wouldn't it? Although for that I will tell you that I died a death without physical wounds.

[freemade-grace.livejournal.com]

Fortunate that your gods cared that much.

It wouldn't be rude, I don't consider it a sensitive subject. Without physical wounds?

[onlyequal.livejournal.com]

They only cared about their own entertainment. I wouldn't call that true caring.

That makes sense if you died an honorable death... I suppose it is a bit of a touchy subject to me to be frank.

[freemade-grace.livejournal.com]

Like those they watch over.

It was without honor and without shame. We can change the topic if you are feeling uncomfortable.

[onlyequal.livejournal.com]

Yes, let us do so. I don't believe I have your name, Miss.

[freemade-grace.livejournal.com]

Jill Half-a-Prayer.

To shift this, I'm curious. What is your impression of the Queen?

[onlyequal.livejournal.com]

A pleasure to meet you, Jill.

She is either gracious or quite the devil indeed. I suppose I haven't made up my mind quite yet.

[freemade-grace.livejournal.com]

The pleasure is mine.

No matter what she is, one fact cannot be ignored: her power.

[onlyequal.livejournal.com]

Mm, yes. Her power must be great... I would like to speak to her about that if I can gain an audience with her.

[freemade-grace.livejournal.com]

Here's hoping you'll get one soon.

[onlyequal.livejournal.com]

Thank you for your well wishes.