02/02/10; Back in town.

[detectivewonder]

This has not been my best week ever. First I find out that I've got about ten years before I betray my ideals, and now... well, my vacation offworld wasn't as relaxing as I'd hoped it would be.

Not to mention that, for about twenty-four hours, I thought I'd finally found what I came to Desai looking for... only to have it vanish again.



I'm sorry to drag you into this... but is there a way to stop a sorceror from summoning demons, short of killing them?

This is, uh, not a theoretical inquiry.

Comments

[notvictorious]

I don't think the future is guaranteed like that.

[notvictorious]

Sorry, that was random.

[detectivewonder]

It's not the first time I've seen it that way, and I tried to stop it before, too.

But I hope you're right.

[notvictorious]

Yeah, I can definitely relate to that part. But I'm still not going to let it happen.

[detectivewonder]

Me either. I just... have no idea how to stop it.

[notvictorious]

I really wish I could say I know how..

[detectivewonder]

It helps just to know I'm not the only one worrying about it.

[notvictorious]

Yeah, same here. I'm Victor.

[detectivewonder]

Tim.

Good to meet you.

[nobodysguard.livejournal.com]

Contrary to popular opinion, looking into the future is rarely pleasant. It's better left to those who know what to do with it.

[detectivewonder]

Didn't do it on purpose.

[nobodysguard.livejournal.com]

I didn't say you did. At least now you don't have to wonder if it would be something you would like to pursue.

[he-is-wild.livejournal.com]

Now why on EARTH were you trying to tell the future?

[detectivewonder]

I wasn't.

[he-is-wild.livejournal.com]

People running around telling you what you're going to do with your life? Doesn't sound healthy, kid.

Same filter.

[devilmythos.livejournal.com]

Welcome back boy, I'm glad to see you're still in one piece.

A way to stop a sorceror from summoning demons, short of killing them? Well, suppose that depends on the sorcerer in question. Tell me the details and I will do what I can to help. After all, that sort of work is what I do.

Re: Same filter.

[detectivewonder]

Vergil's hunting trip was aimed at a trio of cowardly bird-demons - he needed someone to flush them out so he could get at them. That part went fine... only there were a few more than three. There was someone summoning them. He could whistle them up pretty quickly, too. I managed to tranq him, and almost got skewered keeping Vergil from killing him. The only agreement we could come to was to make sure he was safe for transport and bring him to you...

I have a drugged demon summoner with his hands cut off hidden in my luggage.

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[devilmythos.livejournal.com]

I see. I'll see what I can do then. It would depend on the person. If a man pays a high enough toll he is unlikely to sway from his chosen road even if forcibly removed or convinced of his ill choice. After all, he will be forced to pay the price regardless if he gets to his original goal or not.

Re: Same filter.

[detectivewonder]

Thanks. I was thinking more of safe incarceration than rehabilitation - what does a demon-summoning spell require?

I'll bring him over.

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[devilmythos.livejournal.com]

It might be possible to make sure he cannot repeat his mistakes before turning him over to the authorities. We shall see.

What is required to summon a demon depends,a s so much other things in life, entirely on what it is you ask for. If you're timing is right and your knowledge enough, to knock on a peasant's door and convince him to heed your call may not require many things. However, in order to lure a prince to your table and have him lend you his servants is another matter entirely.

[spry-corpse.livejournal.com]

Sounds like I've missed a lot.

[detectivewonder]

Just the way the city works, I guess. Good to see you back in town.

[spry-corpse.livejournal.com]

Thanks. Good to be back, for the most part.

[devildarkslayer.livejournal.com]

The job went very well considering the surprising addition of your above-average skill. Until the complication at the end, I found the trip to be very cathartic. I suppose I could thank you for your competence.

[detectivewonder]

It was a pretty big complication.

Still. You're welcome. Just don't expect to hire me again soon, unless Sparda finds a solution to that complication we can both live with.

[filtered]

[devildarkslayer.livejournal.com]

Sparda's solution would have to be something you can live with. For myself, the detour was merely an inconvenience, not a moral dilemma. It doesn't matter to me what happens to him.

If you would ever consider changing your mind, the employer was impressed with our efficacy. Just think about how many innocent human lives could be spared by your contribution.