video; got any mushies?

[emet_sulk]

[ For the first time, Emet-Selch is trying out a video post instead of his usual text. The feed shows a man in his mid- or late-30s with long, dark brown hair that has been tied into a loose braid. His streak of white hair hangs free and frames the right side of his face.

He clears his throat and sits straight, looking at his device's screen (and therefore not into the camera, as the more tech-savvy would). ]

Greetings. I am-- My name is Hades. I am an alchemist...and a goldsmith. I manage a business known as Polydegmon's Lapidary and Brew within Camelot City. In light of the sudden surfeit of mushrooms this season, I would be willing to purchase any unusual or magical fungi you may happen across as you forage. I will also accept the more common varieties used in potion-making.

[ He pauses, glancing slightly off to the side as though reading something. In the background, something that appears to be a flying betta fish with iridescent scales glides past serenely. ]

Ah, I do take custom commissions on potions and jewellery, provided they are not used for nefarious purposes. And I have a grimoire that new alchemists may peruse should they visit. I do believe it is 'that time of the month' again.

[ With that, the video cuts off. ]

Comments

Totally understandable!

[corpsewarblade]

I've got a magic mask I can use and combat gloves. I'll try that, thanks.

[She realised afterwards admitting she had combat gloves...well, she hoped she could drop the act soon.]

You holding up okay? It feels like it's been a while.

[emet_sulk]

I am better than I have been the past few centuries.

[ He looks as though he has been sleeping well. The bags under his eyes may never completely leave but he looks alert. ]

Has it been a while? Forgive me, but time passes differently for one of my longevity. I'm glad to see you looking hale at least.

[corpsewarblade]

Yeah, you too...you're looking really well, I'm glad.

...totally not fair you were using a different name and never told me though.

[He'd already worked out her real name after all!]

[emet_sulk]

Ah... Yes. Well, it was my title, actually. But such a thing feels superfluous now. Like calling a man 'Prince' despite one's subjects being gone.

To be clear, I am no prince. 'Twas simply an example.

[corpsewarblade]

[It was lucky he clarified that- she would have been none the wiser and assumed he was a Prince otherwise.]

A title, huh... can I ask what it was a title for?

But I guess your right, a lot of that stuff kinda... doesn't apply here anymore, does it?

[emet_sulk]

Indeed. I was responsible for overseeing the aetherial realm, or the Underworld as my people called it then - aether being the fundamental component of who and what we are.

But here I cannot see it. Cannot even reach for it. I may as well be blind.