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[72demons]

[ when the feed begins, the figure in it is a young man, probably early twenties, with blond hair and green eyes. his clothing seems very archaic and very expensive, so he was probably a person of some means before he was brought here.

he offers a small, serene smile, though his gaze is obviously curious. ] I still find it amazing that one can speak across great distances with a device like this. [ his smile warms. ] Hello. I have a question for you all, if you have a few moments to answer. I've met some very interesting people in the few days that I've been here, but I have to wonder.. in all your worlds, are angelic and demonic beings a constant?

[ he fiddles a little with a ring on his index finger, turning it back and forth absently. ]

If so, how do people generally regard them? Do you have personal experience? [ a brief pause, lashes lowering sheepishly. ] I only ask out of curiousity. Perhaps to compare to my own world.

[ he reaches to end the feed, then offers a startled glance, eyes widening. ] Oh! My apologies. My name is Solomon, by the way. For reference, for those familiar with earth, I'm from the kingdom of Israel, though I'm given to understand that I lived a very, very long time even before most of you. [ he draws his hand back, tapping his mouth thoughtfully. ] .. Yes, I think that's it this time. [ ends the feed for real! ]

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[maipokerface]

Honestly? This is the first time I've heard of them. Are they like spirits in a ay?

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[72demons]

[ he rubs a knuckle over his mouth absently, then offers a small nod. ] I think you could say so, yes. In a way. You have no heaven or hell in your world..?

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[maipokerface]

Not that I know of anyhow.

[mortuaria]

not as far as i know. a lot of people do believe in them, but i haven't encountered any.

[72demons]

[ his mouth quirks faintly. ] --And faith doesn't necessarily mean they're real. [ a small tilt of his head. ] What do you believe?

[mortuaria]

i don't believe anything

[ because it's not a matter of belief ]

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[highhealplz]

Well, I can vouch for having both in my world. [ CHEERFUL SMILE ] Especially demons. I can't say if that's too common, though.

[72demons]

What are they like in yours?

[highhealplz]

They're both monsters, actually. Demons are by far the worse of the two, though.

Not here and crying

[senseandcecilbility]

[But who allowed Solomon on the network.]

uriel will be crying a lot in the days to come

[72demons]

[ can't stop won't stop ]

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[senseandcecilbility]

...

[There is an angel peeking behind Solomon's shoulder. He is seriously concerned.]

[angel_of_death]

[The kingdom of Israel-- that would have been a long time ago even from Walter's perspective. A long, long, long time ago.

...Did that mean that this Solomon person was Jewish?]

Are you asking about religious beliefs or actual angels and demons? Or both?

[72demons]

[ hmm.. ]

Both, I think.

[angel_of_death]

There are a few religions that have them, I think. The general beliefs people have about them are that angels are good and are messengers of God, and that demons are evil and enemies of God. They're not on the list of beings that I've personally encountered, however.

[Such is to say, there are others that he has yet to mention.]

[biwinning]

Angels are demons.

[72demons]

--Then why are they called angels..? Are they a kind of demon, then..?

[biwinning]

Yeah, basically. We have no analogue for what humans consider to be "angels."

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[overclocking]

[ From their conversation a few days ago, Chrono isn't surprised to hear Solomon ask a question like this. But he is surprised to find that he doesn't really mind answering it. ]

I don't think we have angels in my world... or at least, I'd never met one until coming here.

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[72demons]

--Really? [ a blink. ] How did your people come into being, then..? Did God create them..?

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[overclocking]

[ He makes a face at the very thought. ]

I don't think so. But... [ Concedes, because how can he really say for sure? ] No one really knows, either. We don't remember anything about ourselves.

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[highbloodprince]

Oh my god, don't ewen get me started on Angels.

[Yeah he doesn't pronounce his v's so well.]

I'we dealt with enough of 'em for like ten lifetimes.

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[72demons]

[ oh! huh. yellow eyes, horns.. ] You must be from Alternia, too. Sollux mentioned that they're a type of demon where you're from.

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[worldswillburn]

Not in the literal sense.

[getoffmyearth]

They're there. Or something like them. And the cosmic abstracts. Generally speaking, you don't want to fuck with any of them.