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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.

Comments

[bemist]

You aren't missing much.
Is this a chronic condition of yours?

[emancipating]

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

[bemist]

How did you handle it before coming here?

[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.

[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.

[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. ]

[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. ]

[emancipating]

It's all right! Thank you for taking the time to respond anyway.

[ imagine gebura giving zag a piggyback ride into a kaiju battle. ]

... I'd imagine that would be terribly inconvenient for you.

[bemist]

[ You can't unsee it now, can you. ]

I'd like to keep my hands free, but I could do it if I had to. I guess I was able to fight one-handed, so it'd be doable.

[ not while carrying a guy, but she is nothing if not a Determinator. ]