She knew better. And yet understanding, fear, and guilt pushed her to the Shrine. Fear that he would be angry with her... Guilt over what she had sought. At Toralin, she had searched for escape from the madness. The boiling hate and paranoia draining her entirely until Aracena felt drawn to
any means of ending it. She had hoped Shalherana could release her soul and end the torment- But her Mad God knew, despite attempts to shroud intentions.
He
knew.
And He came.
Angry.
Calling to lure her out of Shalherana's temple.
If not for being forcibly trapped
again, she would have run to him. Aracena could feel his anger with her. She
knew he was displeased. But Shalherana stepped in. She did not not remove the Mark. "It is not a mark of shame you bear it is not a mark of shame you bear it is not a-"
Shalherana eased her burden- But did not remove it. Declared that the peoples give pardon for the burden- But did not remove it. The Goddess even said to wear the spider mark with pride- But did not remove it.
There is no escape. There can never be an escape. Not from Him. That understanding gave her reason enough to go to the Mad God's teaching. Her mingled fear and guilt gave motion enough to her feet. She knew better. And yet she went back to him. Went to listen to those who believe they know him.
In that lesson, she knew. Not only could she not escape.... But she knew that Jishrim would never let her go. Never- Even with Shalherana's aid in easing her mind, she could not hold in the unbidden chuckle. Could not resist the agitation he brought. And as he whispered the words into her ear, she felt a chord of panic deep inside because she knew it was true.
"Miiine."
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Firegirl's teachings of the Mad God event was totally cool! Props to Firegirl for putting it all together and organizing it. Definitely many thanks for rescheduling it so more people could come. The God visit was spooky as crap, and I'm not sure if I was creeped out more by him or by the surroundings. Super cool stuff.
I couldn't held but doing a wee bit of an edge post. I mean- It's Aracena. Come on. It just sort of comes naturally at this point.