The Fool meets with Mien Materialist

Characters in this scene: Fool, Mien Materialist

Editor's note: This content was made before OMO's current guidelines and standards of play were implemented and thus may not be of the same level of quality or realism expected on OMO today.

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

*The Fool travels the paths until he reaches Mien's set location.*

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

At a seemingly random table at a seemingly random cafe, a person in a coat sits and sips from a cup of coffee. Male body, looks that are perhaps too perfect, dark hair and eyes. There is a connection blocker diagram on a piece of paper in front of the person, but it seems intended for Innocents, not the Fool.

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

Fool walks over to the table, and sits down. He orders a cup of coffee and cookies from a waiter.

He then shows Mien a card.

A Fool, tainted by rubble falling on his head, and walking down a slope he has already crossed.

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

The Heartless surgeon opens their Sight and inspects the card.

*grumbles* "You were not kidding about the Augury component. My first thought would be to change your Self enough that the curse can no longer recognize you as the target. That would be intensive, though, and expensive. Not to mention, most people would object to changing their Selves that much. I may also be able to sever the connection between you and the card. This would be a less surefire solution, but is more likely to be within your price range."

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

*The Fool considers the options before him, and ponders.*

"You said you need to "sever" the cards connection, yes?"

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"Well, that is one solution. I could also sever part of your Self. I would be removing the curse, but a significant amount of your Self will come with it. This will reduce the price, as I can remove and re-purpose some of this Self over time. But can you afford to be weakened that much, with so many enemies?"

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"Believe me when I say, that I would prefer to fight without limbs, eyes, and mouth, than have this curse continue upon me. My combat style relies far more on cheating death, than having functional legs, as that Goblin now realizes."

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"In that case, I believe I can help you. We will need to go to my demesne first, however, and I would prefer you not know where it is. Can you swear to wear a blindfold on the way there, to make no effort during or after the trip to discern the location of my demesne, and to not seek it out without my permission? I could alternatively remove your eyes- temporarily, of course- before we leave, or I could remove the relevant memories when we arrive."

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"Sure. I'd prefer the latter though, more than the former. At least in this case."

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"You would prefer removal of memories to an oath? Very well."

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"Yup. Don't very much like Swords of Damocles style scenarios for me."

*Fool looks around, and sees no Innocents. He then starts to tap his coin. Riches start pouring out, which he places in a bag. He then hands it to Mien.*

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

*Mien reaches for their Scalpel when they see this, by reflex, but they relax quickly.*

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

*Around a couple thousand USD.*

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"Are you offering to pay me in Innocent money? I prefer Self."

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"Well, very well then. Consider the money an extra payment. Cause, why not?"

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"...Would you like a complimentary potion? I'd prefer to not risk my karma."

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"Sure."

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"Perhaps something to speed natural healing."

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"Yup. That sounds fine."

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

The Fool follows Mien to a nondescript car, and remembers nothing more until he arrives at the clinic. At first glance, he is in a mundane surgery room, but taking a closer look at the jars reveals that they contain everything from what looks like sand or black sludge to human organs.

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

*Fool lets himself by operated on. Despite all the shiny fancies.*

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

Mien is just now placing another jar on a shelf. As Fool lays down on the table, a light swings into place from nowhere, and Mien approaches, holding a vial and their Scalpel. "Hm, interesting. There is more at work here than just the card. I see residue from contact with various Others, including what might be an Incarnation. As well as... oh dear. THAT will be expensive to remove."

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"Please tell me what "THAT" is. If you may."

*A mildly pissed spirit of wind leaves Fool at the same time of him saying this.*

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"A curse, which seems to take the form of a piece of rebar in your Self."

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"Ah, darn. How strong is the curse?"

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"Strong."

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"Mid or High?"

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"I doubt a human practitioner did this with no patron. I can remove this, but the question is if you can afford it."

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"Is there a ballpark for the price range?"

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"Normally, for something like this, I'd offer a payment plan stretched over several years. Given my expectations for your lifespan, however... how long is your Name?"

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"My....Name?"

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"Can you give up parts of it without losing cohesion?"

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"Hmmmm...I dunno. It seemed like my body was fine after losing my legs. Do I necessarily have to pay with my own Self? Or can I also bring along willing donors?"

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"I would accept willing donors. Preferably human or very human-like donors. Memories are also an acceptable form of payment."

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"Mmhh...very well."

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"Do you know who might have placed this on you?"

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"mmm...probably the HeWhoBringsDust guy from OMO. Said something about a hunt? Said he already hunted me or something."

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"The one who offered to kill the goblin alone? Perhaps I should adjust my price upwards. He seems like a very bad enemy to make."

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"Hmm...very well then."

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"Do you want to know what the curse does?"

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"Sure."

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"If you try to run from a situation you caused, and are close to death, this curse will activate, and do its best to stop you from cheating death."

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"Hmmm... Darn... That's really dangerous... A lot of my time Practicing revolved around being able to evade consequences through various methods."

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"To be fair, it is conditional."

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"A condition that is suprisingly common for me."

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"True. There is a way for you to get... a bit of a discount."

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"Hmm? Explain."

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"Normally, when I remove a curse from someone, I make an oath to remove it from them again free of charge, should I use it and it rebound onto them instead of me. If you gave me permission to forgo this oath, that would make the price... not cheap, but more manageable for you."

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"Very well then. I shall allow you to forgo that part."

Mien Materialist — 02/25/2021

"Very well then. For what it's worth, I tend not to use curses from living patients if I don't need to."

TheFoolWhoDreamsOfBeingASorcerer — 02/25/2021

"Welp, ok then."