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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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Voice;

[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..?

video; why did you leave me, errant 'w'?

[maipokerface]

Not that I know of anyhow.

flings it into the sun

[72demons]

[ huh! ] What happens to your souls, then?

[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]

So if you can't see it, it isn't there?

[72demons]

What are they like in yours?

[highhealplz]

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

[72demons]

.. Both monsters.. [ he bursts into laughter. ] Oh! Oh, goodness, if only I could tell God that. Or Michael. His pride would be so injured.

[highhealplz]

[ EYEBROWS RISING..... ]

It sounds like you've got some friends in pretty high places.

[72demons]

Friends? [ cheerfully: ] Oh, no, Michael and I certainly aren't friends. God, though.. [ he sobers. ] Well. Our relationship is a little complicated. Still.. [ he presses his fingers to his mouth to keep from laughing again. ] Monsters. Angelic monsters. You may have made my day.

Not here and crying

[senseandcecilbility]

[But who allowed Solomon on the network.]

[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.

uriel will be crying a lot in the days to come

[72demons]

[ can't stop won't stop ]

;action

[senseandcecilbility]

...

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

[72demons]

[ he leans back against him, reaching up to tug a few strands of his hair teasingly. ]

I'm just curious, don't fret.

[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.]

[72demons]

But you've met other sorts. [ not a question, because walter all but said it himself. ]

[angel_of_death]

Yes. Numerous vampires, a werewolf, and a "black dog". Vampires are probably closest to the demons you asked about. Followed by black dogs-- people will often call them hellhounds.

[72demons]

[ those things mean nothing to him. except hellhound, sort of. ]

What are they? Vampires and werewolves, I mean.

[senseandcecilbility]

[He sniffs and moves away, attempting to recover his hair.]

...You might attract the wrong sort of attention.

[In fact, he already is.]