DOUMAN

[aubins]

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[aubins]

[ wordlessly he will just


get a glass. pour douman some drink, drop a lil' umbrella in the glass for flair, and then push it over to him. ]

[commedia]

[...]

[This drinks looks all fine and good, but...]

[Douman plucks the umbrella out of the drink and gestures to it, frowning, mouthing the word "UMBRELLA????"].

[aubins]

They've got to be behind the bar for some sort of drink related reason, right?

[ he's got another one in his hands and is twirling it idly. how many of these things are there? ]

[commedia]

...

[Douman looks dubious, but after a moment, takes a drink.]

[Oh. That's nice and sweet. They seem to like it!]

[aubins]

[ yuri is sticking the umbrella in his own hair. at least douman's getting some alcohol in him now. ]

So you're taking the "remain silent until whatever this wears off" plan as seriously as possible then. How're you going to know if you're back to normal if you're not talking though?

[commedia]

...Fuck off, I know when it will wear off.

[....]

[Douman just. Closes their eyes. SO TIRED OF CURSING, THANKS]

[aubins]

[ yuri just grins and tops up douman's glass. ]

I hear saying what you really think can be quite freeing from time to time. Don't worry about it.

[commedia]

I do not take pleasure in...this. It does not feel freeing.

[And a pause.]

It is not in my nature to be like this.

[aubins]

Politeness in the face of anything is more your thing then...?

[ hm. ]

[commedia]

...

I am but a humble priest, after all.

[aubins]

Do humble priests drink, or is that allowed in situations like this?

[ he says

you know. after douman has had a drink, but it's fine. ]

[commedia]

[Now that just makes them grin.]

Ha! Yuri, I am in a place that rewards indulgence. Do you believe mere alcohol would offend my sensibilities?

[aubins]

There are some very intense priests out there in the world. I would be at loathe to assume.

[ speaking of he is going to take one of these really cute bottles, specifically the one that says Long Island, and pour himself a drink as well. ]

[commedia]

[Sipping at their own.]

Ahaha. You sound like you know some.

[aubins]

The Church of Seiros is powerful. And their believers are normally pretty devoted.

[ he shrugs, and sips his own drink, nose wrinkling slightly at the taste. ]

It's a combination that's served them well.

[commedia]

Hm?

[A curious look.]

I have never heard of such a church. You sound like one who isn't such a faithful follower.

[aubins]

Why, does a faithful follower have to throw their lives into the church and nothing but the church?

[ he shrugs. ] I have my own ways to believe, and my own things to be doing without joining a priesthood because there's no other option.

[commedia]

No, not at all.

[And a wide smile.]

But you seem to have a more realistic look on it than others, that's all. People deep in religion wouldn't actually call themselves "intense". But it doesn't mean you don't believe at all.

[aubins]

... For some people it's a support and a comfort. And for others, well, the church can't do much for them either way.

[ ... ]

What works for some people doesn't work for others, ultimately.

[commedia]

...

What do you find comfort in, then, Yuri?

[aubins]

The things I'm able to do, myself.

[ ... ]

What about you? You're a priest, but a priest of what?

[commedia]

How nice. Confidence in one's self, one's ability...

[A slight smirk.]

I am a faithful follower of Buddha. He is no god, however. He is the Enlightened One who was able to escape the cycle of birth and rebirth.

[aubins]

Maybe resourcefulness is a better word. Sometimes there's things you just can't drop in other people's laps.

[ hm. ]

... Now that's something I don't recognise. Same as you, you said you didn't recognise the name Seiros, right?

[commedia]

Mmm, the best work is the one does themselves, right?

[They agree, either way.]

Yes. Of course, we hail from different worlds. I'm hardly surprised.

[aubins]

Yet, religion is still a big part of ... well, multiple worlds I'm assuming. People like the concept of higher powers, or some form of spiritual guidance, I guess.