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[verweiledoch]

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[justpure]

< Izanami > Trust me, you wouldn't have liked it ( ￣＾￣) The ones who were affected would have tried to drag you to the forest too [. . .] < Izanami > Anyway When we die I think our souls are sent to purgatory to wait until all the necessary funeral rites are performed Then we're supposed to go to our ancestors and watch over the family from the heavens (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ However, if something goes wrong (like dying from murder/suicide, not getting proper rites, powerful emotions etc) then the resulting ghost will haunt the living until they can finally be laid to rest Like I said though, I'm not sure that's how it works in Ryslig ┐(￣ヘ￣)┌ The strange phenomena probably complicates things Isn't that right, Korekiyo? < Miyadera > Of course, Sister. As for your other question... I'm completely unaware of what I will become, but I think I heard somewhere we have undead things like vampires and wendigoes? I'm afraid that would lead to some sort of existential crisis...

[verweiledoch]

I see. It was much like that in the world I am from... ghosts tend to have unfinished business, though it is not always the case. Sometimes, there is just someone they are waiting for. I am certain that my dearest Eliza was such a pure soul she was called straight to heaven before she could make such a choice.

There are in fact undead monsters. I know some of them; they seem to be alright, that way, if it is a deep concern of yours.

[justpure]

< Izanami > I'm sure she must have led a very happy life （＾ｖ＾） You must have been a wonderful husband < Miyadera > I'm more concerned about the dying part, actually. Coming back as something that isn't quite a ghost, yet walks a fine line between life and death... Tell me, doctor, what sort of existence is that?

[verweiledoch]

I certainly try to be a good husband to my dear wife Eliza. She is my reason for living, you know, even now.

It is an existence that defies all laws of science, but I cannot deny what I have witnessed with my own eyes. It is an existence ruled by will and other forces besides a body's integrity.

[justpure]

< Izanami > That sounds like a wonderful reason to live ヾ(＾∇＾) < Miyadera > I see... In other words, medicine would not ease the transformation? < Izanami > Chin up, Korekiyo Being a spirit-like being isn't so bad You don't get ill as often

<ElizaOperieren>

[verweiledoch]

She is the most wonderful and valid reason for everything.

Medication can ease the transition to a monster's form. It cannot completely mollify the pain, but as the transformations are largely physical and drugs affect the body, they can help! I imagine that being undead would numb the pain, if anything.

[justpure]

< Miyadera > You do have a point. It's hard to feel pain when you don't have nerves. < Izanami > Exactly! Good observation, Korekiyo (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧ < Miyadera > Thanks... But then there's the issue of dying itself. I'll admit, I'm a little worried of how it might actually happen. Do you know of any previous experiences from other undead monsters here?

[verweiledoch]

I have heard various things. For some, the process of death is over relatively quickly and happens peacefully. For others, it can be prolonged, painful or traumatic. It is a very significant change for a monster to endure.

[justpure]

< Miyadera >
The significance of the change is clear itself.

[verweiledoch]

Indeed. I am not certain how I would endure it, myself, but perhaps a part of me expected it, given my affinity for death.