( video ; un: pavus )

[curled]

[ The feed turns on and there's a smiling face pictured on the screen. While Dorian might not be the most comfortable with all this technology, he's faking it until he makes it. That's the only way he knows how. ]

Hello, out there! For those of you that aren't aware, my name is Dorian Pavus. For those of you that are— [ he smiles, oh so charmingly ] I'm positive it's lovely to see me again.

Introductions aside, I do have a motive for coming here today. I know some of us had a rather... [ and he's putting this so lightly ] unfortunate trip down to Oros and are still feeling the effects of it. Or, perhaps even unrelated ailments may be weighing you down. Whatever the case may be, I am here to offer my services.

[ Ahem. ]

Of a sort.

[ Leaning out of the frame for a moment, he comes back with a small try of a few potted plants and differently colored vials. ]

I've been doing a bit of additional research with the plants and such from Oros and those here aboard the ship. Some results have been... interesting. [ He taps the cork of a vial containing hot pink liquid in it. ] This one in particular was quite something.

[ Not that he's going to share what happened but suffice to say it was something new and interesting for him. ]

At any rate, my fellow travellers, I have a request among my offer. First, there are tonics available to those who need them for minor aches and pains, sleeping issues and so on. I'm a healer by no means but do know enough of it [ his hand lifts and a tendril of blue green mist curls around his finger before disappearing into sparks ] to get by.

Secondly! And perhaps a little more importantly, these. [ A gesture to the things in front of him again. ] Some are untested and I'm not positive what they'll do, so, I wanted to cast my net a little wider and see if there were any fellow researchers or those of that ilk to try some of these tonics and plants to... [ he trails off then just shrugs with another easy smile ] Well, just see what they do. If you've any interest at all, do be in touch!

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[unluckynumberseven]

[So taking care of others is just a side job. That's still cool!]

Well, that's good too! It's always better to learn as much as you can, I think.

I'd offer to help you try out your tonics, but I don't think I'd be much help.

[curled]

[ Sort of. A very, very, very side job... ]

Oh, no? Why is that?

[unluckynumberseven]

Well, to make a long story short, I'm not really human anymore. It probably wouldn't do anything at all, and you'd be wasting it.

[He's a bit self-conscious, but hey, there's the truth.]

[curled]

I see.

[ Sort of. Not only is Dorian a mage so he has experience in dealing with other than humans, but he's also a necromancer. ]

May I inquire further what you mean by that? We've beings on this ship that aren't human, though they never were. [ He pauses, his tone shifts to something interested but cautious. ] Are you a spirit?

[unluckynumberseven]

Well, no...

[Actually, what should he describe himself as? Skeleton is closest to the truth, but it's not entirely accurate.]

I guess you could say I'm a weapon. But I'm still a person too!

[curled]

[ He doesn't say anything for a few passing beats. This is curious. ]

Well, my dear, anyone—human or beast—can be harnessed into a weapon.

[unluckynumberseven]

[That's true. He's seen the sort of insane physical power his friends are capable of, but that's not quite what he meant.]

Well, in my case, it's not so much harnessed as... magically modified? Does that make sense to you?

[curled]

[ And there's the magic word. ]

Now you're speaking more in terms I understand.

[ Though, he does hesitate here, uncertain if he wants to know the answer, but knowing he might need to know just in case it's the worst thing he's thinking. ]

Was this something you've done to yourself or something done to you?

[unluckynumberseven]

[A moment of hesitation.]

You could say both. You see, there was an organization that used magic to create weapons from a whole big group of us. My sister Halua and I were the first successes, I think. I still looked human then, but they turned her into a monster.

And to make a long story short, in order to get control of my terrible power, I... absorbed hers. It changed my appearance, but I'm learning to be okay with it.

[curled]

[ And he's right back to thinking about possession and demons and that this probably isn't the best idea. He's talking too well to be the sort of lesser demon Dorian has ample experience with. But, he knows that the stronger the demon, the easier the charade. ]

I see.

[ Likely this isn't the best idea he's ever had, but Dorian doesn't really care. Better safe than sorry. ]

Admittedly you've piqued my curiosity quite a bit. I wonder if you wouldn't perhaps meeting at some point in the near future?

[unluckynumberseven]

Really? You want to?

[He didn't think what he said was going to make this guy, or anyone really, want to be around him.

People sure were surprising when you actually got to talk to them.]

I mean, all right. Just remember what I said about how I look when we meet, okay?

[curled]

[ Dorian is a scholar at heart, and this conversation has provided something he definitely wants to look more into. If not to sate his own curiosity, but to make sure things are... copacetic. ]

I tend not to forget. [ And he really doubts it will be as surprising as this child things. ] When would be convenient for you?

[unluckynumberseven]

Anytime is fine; I don't have much to do. Oh, except for...

[He gives unnecessarily specific times and days.]

...because that's when I have work. They put me in charge of a rock garden.

[He's inexplicably proud of that. It's his first official job ever, and he takes it very seriously.]

[curled]

[ Dorian smiles at that, because he can hear that pride. And, well, it takes all kinds. Dorian didn't really care of his job when he first arrived. But, he can understand the sentiment. ]

Then how about in two days' time? After lunch?

[unluckynumberseven]

Okay! I don't know where a lot of stuff is yet, but tell me where you want to meet and I'll find it.

[He's already found a map of sorts on his communicator. Figuring out where stuff is can't be that hard.]

[curled]

How about we meet at the atrium, yes? It's rather easy to find and we can just go from there.

[unluckynumberseven]

Sure, I bet finding it would be simple.

[He's already tapping on his communicator, looking it up just to be on the safe side.]

I'll see you then!

[curled]

So it is. [ He smiles and gives a small wave. ] Until then!