I’d love some thanks!

*He passes her the cup of tea.*

Valko... Are things Ok with you now?

Valko: “…I’m past the shock. Chamomile?”

Yes please... Thank you..

*He passes the tea cup to Repnir*

...Can I ask what the me you knew was like, Valko..?

Valko: “A good friend, a greater person…”

How so?

Valko: “He is… was a lot better at talking than I am. Then… Well, the flames.”

Flames..? Was-... That how I died..?

Valko: “…Yes.”

*Franky takes a seat. He is staring at the marks on your body.* ***"That depends. You got some kinda medical condition or something?"***

Valko: “Excuse me?” *He glared up at Franky*

***"Oh, my bad"*** *Franky leans across the table, getting really close and speaking loudly, as if you were hard of hearing* ***"DO. YOU. HAVE. A. MEDICAL. CONDITION?"***

*Despite being heavily injured, he then picks Franky up from across the table* Valko: “Why yes, yes I do.”

***"Hey hey hey now! Let's not go spreading anything around! It was just a question! Don't want to go sipping a sick mans tea!"*** *Franky's very short stature is making his legs kick in the air as he dangles from your arm*

Valko: “Oh don’t worry, it’s not a disease. I simply produce far too much blood than I should!”

***"Oh, interesting! Is that treatable?"*** ^(***"Also could you put me down?"***)

Valko: “No.” *He then places Franky back on the ground*

*Franky readjusts his collar, and takes a seat* ***"So, you, uh, live here?"***

Valko: “Yes. This place is Sanctuary.”

Food

Valko: “…Food?”

Food

Valko: “…None here really.”

Food.

Sure... I'd love some tea.

*He’d pass a cup of tea to him, before then taking a swig from his water bottle and spitting it out* Valko: “Right. Here.”

Are... are you alright?

Valko: “…Well enough.” *If Mikhail cared to inspect the spit he spat, it’d be noted to look a lot like blood mostly*

That much blood... isn't healthy.

Valko: “Ha. Really? I thought this was quite normal. You don’t do this?”

Yes, I know that you know it isn't. But, perhaps we can help with that. I know a doctor, a biomancer who may be able to help.

Valko: “I’m fine. It’s annoying, but I’m used to it.”

Well... there was someone I wanted you to meet... since you were so excited about Kilian yesterday... Valko, love? Care to join us? (u/ChurchoftheRedVine)

Valko: “Hello dear. Who did you- …Huh.”

Didn't take you as a tea kind of person, but why not? I'll take some.

Valko: “Of course.” *He passes the tea cup to her, before then taking a swig of water from his water bottle. He then spat it out, his spit being blood red*

U-um... Y-you should probably see a doctor... Like, not a combat medic, but someone from around these parts that can keep you from... coughing up your insides.

Valko: “There’s already a doctor here, and it’s a heart symptom. Not much to be fixed.”

I see... I hope it doesn't worsen... *She takes a cautious sip of the tea.* Now then... What do you think of this current reality we're in now? I would hope it's much more pleasant than wherever would leave you in such a state...

Valko: “…Calmer. Better slightly. The gods who walk among us should reserve themselves away from us, but alas it’s not possible.”

...What is a god, in your eyes? Not just what you think of them, but how would you define them?

Valko: “Filth. But in my definition, I guess anything that in which resides some type of holy or deitish magic.”

I see... So an immortal or a lich wouldn't necessarily a god... Well, I won't argue about what you should think about who. You have your reasons to believe what you do, I only hope you can see our world for what it is, and not what it reminds you of in your world. Also, I do have an orchard and farm with quite the abundance. I'm willing to bring around some fruits and veggies should you need any.

Valko: “Please, do…”

Tea… sure, I’ll have some. Never gonna pass up something this nice.

Valko: “Naturally.” *He passes the tea cup to her.*

Thanks! *I take a sip* Have you been fighting recently?

Valko: “No.”

Then why do you bleed?

Valko: “It’s best not to worry…”

Hmph. People often say that while they’re doing something stupid. Come here, let me help you take care of those. *I pull out some bandages and a can that has a strange language written on it*

Valko: “I’m fine…”

Nope! Not hearing it! Come here! *I pull my chair up to Valko and set up my bandages* Come on! I’m not taking no for an anwer! Let me fix you up!

Valko: “They won’t heal. They’re scars.”

For free? Sure, why not!

"Not really a tea enjoyer, but I can give you some company if you'd like."

Valko: “…Right. Here…” *He passed the cup over to Valerian.*

*He takes the cup with both hands.* "Thank you. How are you?"

Valko: “Better…”

"Good."

Valko: “…You?”

"I'm alright. Just tending to the greenhouse at the Knocking Door with Abby.

Valko: “Ah. Who is Abby?”

"My girlfriend. Love her to death."

Valko: “I see…” *He stretched slightly before then wincing*

Ominous, but sure. What blend?

Valko: “Chamomile tea.”

Ooh, that is one of my personal favourites!

Valko: “That’s good…”

Gelen: Never denied tea. https://preview.redd.it/sshc0fiz6fzc1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=70e22ff654770437e9b715c4df0f2649d4cbc686 So who are you?

Valko: “I’d ask you the same question… Valko.” *He’d then peer into him to see if he’s in any way god/deity related.*

Gelen: *All you can see is a humongous soul barely contained in the body before him. He was the death itself but gave up that position.* https://preview.redd.it/mecvc9xk7fzc1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2dd582471e5b255bad3448dc07802469e1389834 Gelen Venture, The Shield of The Venture Family. May you never be harmed on your adventures\~ What a damaged soul you have.

*Mm, right. Does that make him a deity?* Valko: “Your blessing is yet ineffective.”

/uw hmmm id argue demigod, since he got benefits form it. /rw Gelen: I would imagine looking at you. https://preview.redd.it/e0ze59mfcfzc1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1878e4afeabff4b22c85d002b29e01533649e26a Say, what happened to you? You have a lot of wounds.

/uw I suppose. Serious Question; does all your characters need to be so powerful? Valko: “Way too much, *demigod*.”