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[emancipating]

Hi.

[ and then a pause, where it seems as if that's all that's going to be sent while he has a moment of uncertainty of whether or not he's doing this right. but thankfully, he carries on. ]

I'm Zagreus, one of the newly arrived, nice to meet you all.
I just have a question, does anyone have access to any fire resistant footwear?
Sandals or er, sneakers? Is that what they're called? Anything is fine.
Or if anyone has any suggestions on how to prevent surfaces from burning when I stand on them, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks very much for your time.

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[emancipating]

Ah, no luck then, I see.
Thank you for letting me know, in any case. I'll try my chances with the good doctor if I'm unable to find an alternative.

[emancipating]

I'll take your word for it, then.
Yes, I was born with it.

[likemybooks]

Let me put it this way: how strong is this fire?

perma private;

[emancipating]

That's what I thought.
Each time I meet my demise, the River Styx takes me back down to Tartarus, where I wake up in the House once more.
But it's different here. I don't feel the same connection I do back in my realm.

In any case, it's certainly an exercise in being less reckless.

[bemist]

How did you handle it before coming here?

[emancipating]

I don't think it's strong enough to burn buildings down, but depending on how long I stand in place, it may leave permanent damage.
I guess to give you an idea, when we were in Okinawa, I left glass footprints in the sand.

[emancipating]

Not really, no.

Just nice?

[likemybooks]

That's hot.
Really, really hot.
So hot I think I would need dragon scales for that.
Um.
I think I could infuse magic that reduces the damage it does to the ground.
Is it just your feet that does this?

[emancipating]

I didn't really have to.
I'm from the Underworld, you see. Fire and brimstone is what we're known for, so there was no danger of things being more burnt than they already are.

[emancipating]

Dragon scales? Are there dragons here?

Yes, just my feet. It's hereditary and I can't really turn it off, so to speak, hence why I'm here.
If you could, that would be wonderful. But would that be a burden on you? I'd hate to cause you more trouble.

[likemybooks]

I haven't seen one and I don't want to count on that.

It wouldn't be a bother at all. My specialty is in improving things with magic and coming up with new ways to mix magic and metal. Granted I don't make clothes and it takes a few months to make the effect permanent but I'd be glad to help out.
And make sure everyone doesn't have to replace their floors.

[emancipating]

So, hypothetically, if I were to encounter a... dragon kaiju, and if I brought you one of its scales, do you think that could work?

That's incredible! [ like that's honestly so cool??? wow. ]
I'll be in your debt. I haven't been here for very long, but if there's something I can do for you in return, please let me know.

[likemybooks]

Hypothetically, yes. You'll have to ask LILITH for the scales.
More than one would be best.

Something in return? [He's tempted to give it away for free, but Taryon remembers to think about what he needs.] Money, if nothing else comes up. I'll let you know.

[bemist]

[ ... Well. Okay, then. ]

It sounds kind of familiar, though I'm not from the Underworld or anything like that. Maybe speak to the staff and see if they can provide something so you don't burn a hole in the floor? I doubt they'd mind if it's going to save them money on property damage.

[wheft]

You manifest in your house every time you die? That sounds like a hassle. My manager usually brings us back to life right there, though it's not without its consequences.

[ namely, pain. unimaginable pain equal to the amount of pain the sinners would've gotten at their time of death. but it's no biggie (it is a biggie) ]

If you've gotten this far, kaiju might be a walk in a park. Still, better safe than sorry.

[eyescar]

is it normal for your feet to be on fire?

[emancipating]

Tell me about it.
There's nothing more discouraging than nearly reaching the surface only to be sent all the way back down again.

Still, though it may be convenient, I'm sorry you have to deal with the consequences. I can't imagine it'd be so easy.

[ oh, mood, though. but then again, pain has become an old friend of his by now. so, no biggie (it's still a biggie). it may come across as a throwaway line, but he does genuinely mean it. ]

But you may be right.
I'm sure there's something about them that would make them particularly nasty; I doubt LILITH would be so keen to pull people and beings from other realms to assist, otherwise.

[emancipating]

Yes, I was born with it.
I just didn't have to worry about it very much back home since... well, I guess you could say everything was fireproofed already.

[emancipating]

I've been told since coming here that everyone's version of the Underworld is a little different. It's interesting to see the variations on a place I've always known to be home.

Luckily, the base is generally fireproof, though I can't say the same outside of it.
I've been given a few suggestions, but I'll speak to LILITH if those fall through.

[ but also he just. doesn't want to owe LILITH anything lmao. ]

[emancipating]

Right, of course.

[ or he could. steal them, maybe. something to consider. ]

Then money it is!

[wheft]

It's fine. I'm used to it, even before I was bound to the manager. You could say that I'm pretty intimate with the concept of death.

[ for better or for worse. ]

Some of us have our niches, it's true. Like how I know how to deal with creatures with the sea and you...?

[ what are you good at, little man ]

[elfsufficient]

Truly? I thought I might be one of the more old-fashioned people here, but...

[ is he running around in... what's more archaic than fantasy anime-core?? togas? (yes he is.) ]

You were born with... fiery feet...? And you mean in a literal sense...

[ like.. this isn't a euphemism for stinky feet is it!! ]

[bemist]

[ he's valid. ]

I can't say I can offer that much help, myself. So hopefully those work out.
If I had to, I guess I could carry you.

[ but, like. She'd like her hands free. ]

@need4speed

[fastpaced]

woooaah flaming feet?
thats pretty nuts!
2 bad my buddy tails isnt here i bet he could make u some sweet cooldown kicks

maybe u can get metal boots or sth?

[seaurchin]

[ He has trouble admitting when he feels good about something. The fact that he didn't say 'it was okay' says a lot already. When Megumi feels embarrassed, his demeanor comes out rather stunted as well. ]

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