Second Song

[endless_destruction]

[Filtered to those who have been friends with, or otherwise looked after Delirium]

I wish to thank you for the kindness you've shown my sister in her time here. As many of you know, she can be quite a handful if left to her own devices for too long. As a rule, my siblings and I try to make sure at least one of us knows where she is, and what she's doing at any given time. If I've read Paradisa's history right, only Death, Desire, and Dream have had the honor prior to myself.

I suppose I should introduce myself. I am Destruction, of the Endless, though I abandoned my realm some time ago. Delirium is my younger sister. If there is ever anything I can do for any of you, if it is within my power, you've only need to ask.

[/Filter]

Would anyone like some supper? I've prepared some pakora and stuffed bhindi if you're uncomfortable with meat. I can't say I've ever prepared Indian cuisine before, but I figured it was worth the attempt.

[Destruction will obviously be hanging out in the kitchen, his forearms caked with spices and flour as he continues to cook. He'll have set places anywhere there is to sit and eat, and may have cracked open several bottles of wine, which will be sitting open so they can breathe a bit. Feel free to come in and sample/complain about his cooking.]

Comments

Delirium filter

[spongetastic]

It's nice to meet one of Del's siblings. I'm Peter. [and he's not sure how to explain their relationship]

Delirium filter

[endless_destruction]

And it's nice to meet one who's known my sister and kept his wits about him. [He laughs. He knows how it is with Delirium.] A difficult task, with how difficult it is for her to keep her wits for any length of time.

Delirium filter

[spongetastic]

Yeah, I've noticed. But I do the best I can.

Delirium filter

[endless_destruction]

I'm sure you do, Peter. It's good that she's got mortals in her life that aren't her charges. Too much time spent among those most affected by us isn't healthy. The rest of the family doesn't always make the best of company for her, you see. Normally, we Endless prefer not to step into each other's realms if we can avoid it, so it becomes something of a chore to get any of the family to leave theirs for her sake.

Delirium filter

[spongetastic]

I don't think it's the people so much as the castle. It's pretty crazy all on its own, sometimes.

Delirium filter

[endless_destruction]

I noticed that. It's no wonder she's been able to linger here as long as she has. Paradisa seems to have a little of each of us in it, so there's truly no better place for us to be.

Delirium filter

[spongetastic]

Then... enjoy your stay, I guess.

Re: Delirium filter

[endless_destruction]

Given the circumstances, I realize I've no choice in the matter, so the way I figure it I may as well make the best of things, aye?

Delirium filter

[spongetastic]

Might as well.

Delirium filter

[endless_destruction]

I realize my attitude might not make me the most popular of fellows here, but I've never let that stop me before.

Delirium filter

[spongetastic]

I don't know, that sounds like a good attitude to me.

Delirium filter

[endless_destruction]

Well, some might accuse me of being complacent, of allowing this place to sap me of a desire to leave, to return home. I hear that seems to be the popular thing nowadays, to try and shake things up. As far as I'm concerned, as long as Del is looked after, the place is of little consequence.

filter forever for laziness?

[spongetastic]

Yeah, that is a common feeling, but I just ignore it.

Works for me!

[endless_destruction]

Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one. There are worlds beyond measure, so why should this one be any better or worse than the rest? The obvious aside, of course. We may not have chosen our fate to end up here, but if there's one thing I know about fate, it's rarely without purpose.

Action; is +1 for dinner alright?

[cyan_maid]

[Oh gosh, that smells interesting. She's a little wary about entering the kitchen after discovering her loss, but her curiosity wins out over her wariness. Jane's just going to peer in curiously and wonder what this odd man is doing preparing all this odd food.]

[fatetransfer]

What's pakora and bhindi?

dictated forever;

[payback]

[Free food automatically has her interested!]

What're those? Besides food. What kind of dish?

[spongetastic]

That was my thought, too. I get this feeling we're all here for a reason, and it's more than just to be energy for the castle.

[endless_destruction]

Indeed. Were only my brother here, he might clue us in, but Destiny's just as capricious as his name implies.

Action! +1 is ALWAYS good =3

[endless_destruction]

[Destruction had just started on making another course when he spots Jane enter the kitchen, he waves her over with a smile on his face.]

Come on in! There's plenty here if you're hungry, though I think wine probably isn't an appropriate companion for your meal. Have any preferences?

[spongetastic]

He may show up some day.

[endless_destruction]

Pakora is a traditional bit of Indian cuisine. It's a fried fish dish. Bhindi on the other hand is a spicy stuffed okra dish traditionally served with rice, which I'm making now.

and ever!

[endless_destruction]

Well, Pakora is battered and deep-fried white fish. Bhindi is okra stuffed with spices and served over rice. A little spicy for the palates of most, but I figured I'd give them a try.

[endless_destruction]

Indeed he may. As I mentioned, my sisters Death and Desire have already left their marks on this world, as have both incarnations of Dream. I expect Destiny and Despair any day now.

Delirium filter

[cloakand_danger]

Destiny was here once as well, but quite briefly.

[A pause here, because he's not quite sure what else to say to someone who freely and openly admits to being Destruction. He's seen too much of war to be entirely comfortable with that.]

My name is Yuan.