Kalidas

[oi_theoi]

Kalidas Art, Desire, Fire	❧ Played by Mel
Appearance: A slim young woman with dark skin, dark hair and a playful glint to her eye. At any time she’ll have beads or colorful thread woven through her hair, and elaborate makeup decorating her face--it’s always changing as she finds new inspiration. Characteristics: Whimsical, teasing, flirtatious, friendly, temperamental, artistic. Likes: Whimsy, a lack of defined form, passion, creativity, dedication to one’s art, art in its many forms, appreciation for art, balance, dichotomy, fire and all things related, heat, promiscuity, following desires, embracing--rather than being ashamed of--those desires, popcorn, her sister. Dislikes: Rigid order, a lack of appreciation for artwork, rules that stifle creativity and individuality, a lack of creativity, things that are cold, abstinence, stifling one’s own desires, not liking popcorn, her sister.
Shrine: A black flame, large enough that it could fill a small fireplace. It floats several inches from the floor and has no apparent source. Close inspection reveals different colors flicker within it--reds, purples, blues--with no particular pattern or meaning. Ritual: Immolation. To get her attention, you have to place something in the flame to be burned--anything that isn’t part of your own body is free game and will burn, regardless of whether it’s actually flammable. (The only exception is, of course, water. You could melt ice, but it will just turn into water, and then she’ll be very cross with you.) So a leaf, a bullet, a bug, a lock of your best friend’s hair that you cut off while they were sleeping--doesn’t matter.
❧ Will Take	❧ Will Give
Displays of strong emotion Displays of artwork appreciation Succumbing to one’s desires Artwork of any kind, self-created Sexual experimentation. Emphasis on experimentation. Acts of spontaneity Acts of creativity Creating flames (by powers independant of her Kalidas's/independent of items she’s given) Burning things (including the bodies of dead creatures) to cinders Anything that presents dichotomy - whether it be a physical object or a story or something else entirely Anything that presents perfect balance - see above The physical heart of any creature The roots of plants (theoretically like the ‘heart’ of the plant)	Art supplies - Paper, paints, charcoal, pencils, pens, clay, brushes, yarn, dyes, beads, etc. Drugs - aphrodisiacs, things that stimulate creativity, etc. Inspiration (state of mind) Lowering of inhibitions (state of mind) Fire-related items - Matches, fire starters, sparklers, fireworks, candles, etc Sex toys - <3 Chocolate Foods that are extremely spicy Junk food (Very girly) booze. Chocolate Liqueur and Irish Cream, most likely, but perhaps the occasional fine wine. They all have an absolutely ridiculous alcohol content level, despite what logic dictates, probably to irritate her sister. Cigars, if you don’t mock the booze. Glasses - they come in one style: hipster Makeup of all kinds
"❧ Exchange Rate
Items to Units Worth Offering 1-2 Units Creating flames 1-3 Units Roots (depending on volume/rarity) 2-4 Units Hearts (depending on the beast) Immolating smaller objects 2-5 Units Artwork 3+ Units Acts of spontaneity/creativity (retroactively) 4+ Units Succumbing to one's desires Sexual experimentation 5 Units Dichotomy/balance 5+ Units Immolating an entire creature * For tributes like artwork, she's not very consistent. If she's particularly taken with some aspect of it (content, execution, creativity) she'll count it as more units than listed here. (Or, if it's a mediocre effort, less) FLIGHTY, INCONSISTENT, ETC. Units to Items Cost Reward 1 Unit Pens Pencils Paper Markers 2 Units Matches Sparklers Candles Chocolate Makeup 3 Units Lighters Fireworks Sex toys Glasses 4 Units Booze Cigars 5+ Units Drugs Alteration of State of Mind * The price for paint differs depending on the volume/variety of colors requested * She's extremely flighty and not very consistent, so her prices are never all that set in stone. You'll get a lower price if she's having a good day or you amuse her.

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Comments

[backinaflash]

Yeah?

[yeah his voice just cracked]

[oi_theoi]

[She laughs good-naturedly, light and teasing]

But before that, child, you should learn to understand what it is you truly desire.

[backinaflash]

[CLEARS HIS THROAT gawd that was embarrassing]

I uh. I think I might have some idea...

[oi_theoi]

Oh? ♥ Is it something you would share?

[backinaflash]

[glllllances around to see if anyone is nearby/paying attention]

[oi_theoi]

[COAST LOOKS CLEAR, BRO.]

[backinaflash]

It's kinda complicated.

[oi_theoi]

Most things worth wanting are.

[backinaflash]

My... Uh. My best friend... I kinda.

I dunno, it's kinda hard to put words to, y'know?

[oi_theoi]

Ah! The complexities of close friendship. Passions so deep they run away from you, dashing out those pesky boundaries society places between relationships.

Yes, yes, I certainly know.

[backinaflash]

I guess we're kinda more than just best friends now, since winding up here, things have kinda... changed. But it's still complicated.

[oi_theoi]

I see...poor child.

Depending on what it is you think your heart truly desires, I could perhaps render aid in that area.

[backinaflash]

You could?

[oi_theoi]

[She runs a finger across her bottom lip, thoughtful]

Fear stops you from pursuing what your heart desires. I could eliminate that fear.

[backinaflash]

...How?

[oi_theoi]

Two ways...the first, the more effective, is a bit of magic...an alteration in your state of mind, so to speak.

The other is but a modest...let's call it "medication".

[backinaflash]

No thanks.

[oi_theoi]

[She laughs, goodnatured]

Of course it isn't to everyone's tastes. But it is something to consider.

No, if your desires are something you wish to explore on your own...that is also my area, and something I would reward.

[backinaflash]

...I dunno how okay he'd be with uh, dedicating... stuff... to someone else...

[oi_theoi]

Hmm...is it truly dedication? My domain is desire... I argue it would be relevant to me, regardless.

[backinaflash]

Good point.

So, does stuff we've done before... count?

[oi_theoi]

What kind of "stuff"? ♥

[backinaflash]

N-Nothing like that! [oh god blushing]


Just... making out...

[oi_theoi]

... Place your hand in my fire for a moment, won't you? I promise it will not harm you. It's quite a pleasant sensation, in fact.

[backinaflash]

...What's it going to do?