To him it seemed obvious where they were the minute they stepped in, and from what he knew and had seen of the Riftwatch he'd think they could all make an educated guess and land on the correct answer, but above all he was a teacher. Making an assumption about what others know only set a group up for failure.
"We're in the Fade. Be mindful of your emotions, and question the reality and logic of what you see and hear." His voice was calm, though he had yet to put his staff back into its straps on his back. He'd pulled it out before coming in and for now at least it was staying in his hand, just in case. The presence of lesser transformed spirits was a comfort, though. They weren't fleeing a stronger, more predatory being. "We are likely not in immediate danger, but do stay alert."
2. POSSESSION ('ARMLESS)
An older woman, missing her left arm and much of the skin and hair on the left side of her face, stared at the library in dismay. "The books, all the books," she seemed to say, sounding mournful. She wasn't bleeding, and she'd taken no notice of her injuries.
Emmrich joined her, gaze on the damage. Obviously the woman was long gone but one must still be considerate and careful when dealing with a spirit that had been caught up in the emotion of the dead and dying.
"It must have mattered a great deal to you." Others were tending to the living. He could help see to the dead and a tangled-up Compassion spirit, even if it might look rather odd to an onlooker.
3. POSSESSION (NOT SO HARMLESS)
"You have to help us." The speaker was a young man. His abdomen was wrapped in bloodied bandages, and the jacket over it as well as his pants were filthy. There was an air of condescension to his words and the way he looked at anyone around him. "That's what you're here for, right? You can get us out of here?"
Of course a Pride spirit would be the first to attempt to cross over, Emmrich thought but did not say. It was strong. It was powerful, old enough to seem convincing, and it was right next to actual, non-possessed survivors which means it couldn't be simply confronted. He'd have to play along and hope for assistance.
"In good time. We must first figure out what's happened, so we know it's safe to remove anyone or anything." That was almost definitely not Riftwatch procedure. Emmrich glanced around to see if anyone nearby had also picked up on Pride's presence, or if he was about to be contradicted.
4. WILDCARD
[Hit him up! His focus will be mostly on helping/dealing with/fighting the spirits and aiding any survivors who are in mourning, but I'm down for whatever.]
Emmrich | OTA
To him it seemed obvious where they were the minute they stepped in, and from what he knew and had seen of the Riftwatch he'd think they could all make an educated guess and land on the correct answer, but above all he was a teacher. Making an assumption about what others know only set a group up for failure.
"We're in the Fade. Be mindful of your emotions, and question the reality and logic of what you see and hear." His voice was calm, though he had yet to put his staff back into its straps on his back. He'd pulled it out before coming in and for now at least it was staying in his hand, just in case. The presence of lesser transformed spirits was a comfort, though. They weren't fleeing a stronger, more predatory being. "We are likely not in immediate danger, but do stay alert."
2. POSSESSION ('ARMLESS)
An older woman, missing her left arm and much of the skin and hair on the left side of her face, stared at the library in dismay. "The books, all the books," she seemed to say, sounding mournful. She wasn't bleeding, and she'd taken no notice of her injuries.
Emmrich joined her, gaze on the damage. Obviously the woman was long gone but one must still be considerate and careful when dealing with a spirit that had been caught up in the emotion of the dead and dying.
"It must have mattered a great deal to you." Others were tending to the living. He could help see to the dead and a tangled-up Compassion spirit, even if it might look rather odd to an onlooker.
3. POSSESSION (NOT SO HARMLESS)
"You have to help us." The speaker was a young man. His abdomen was wrapped in bloodied bandages, and the jacket over it as well as his pants were filthy. There was an air of condescension to his words and the way he looked at anyone around him. "That's what you're here for, right? You can get us out of here?"
Of course a Pride spirit would be the first to attempt to cross over, Emmrich thought but did not say. It was strong. It was powerful, old enough to seem convincing, and it was right next to actual, non-possessed survivors which means it couldn't be simply confronted. He'd have to play along and hope for assistance.
"In good time. We must first figure out what's happened, so we know it's safe to remove anyone or anything." That was almost definitely not Riftwatch procedure. Emmrich glanced around to see if anyone nearby had also picked up on Pride's presence, or if he was about to be contradicted.
4. WILDCARD
[Hit him up! His focus will be mostly on helping/dealing with/fighting the spirits and aiding any survivors who are in mourning, but I'm down for whatever.]