( audio | un: warlock )

[necromantiae]

Indulge my curiosity for a moment, would you?

( could you deny a face like his? could you? you couldn't. which is good because he's going to ask a somewhat morbid question. )

We're all, apparently, dead. But some of us have died again and been returned via the church. Some of us have disappeared or died and not been returned. Are they still here somewhere? Or have they been sent back to where they came from?

Those are hypothetical questions, by the way. Feel free to try and answer but I think it's going to be a lot of time that could be spent on something more fruitful.

My actual question: could the the way of dying a second time crucial to who stays and who goes? Or did those of us that have been lost end somewhere in this place that we've yet to find?

( he knows that it's not necessarily a fun thing to think about but he recalls the resurrection of his aunt hilda after her many deaths at the hands of his other aunt versus how harvey's brother had come back. two dead people returned to the land of the living but only one went on to live a relatively normal life.

ambrose knows that might be because hilda is a witch herself and tommy was a normal human. but his curiosity still stands. )

Do we need to institute the buddy system to make sure no one else wanders off and doesn't come back?

( he's joking. mostly. )

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[catholicisms]

Kumbaya isn’t so bad, though it’s never the same without a guitar accompaniment.

( he’s really embracing the team atmosphere now!! soon he’ll be the mvp for his impressive team spirit...! )

[necromantiae]

If you're not careful, I'm going to start calling you camp counselor and asking you to organize singalongs and giant sit downs where we all talk about our feelings.

( you earned this designation, matt. )

[catholicisms]

( as long as they only talk about other peoples feelings, this would probably be fine with him. )

I only know how to play hymns, I'm not sure that's the sing-along vibe you're hoping for.

( and trust me, Ambrose, he only plays depressing ones. )

[necromantiae]

You should let me be the judge of that.

( because now he wants to hear these hymns. )

Besides, I bet I can spice up even the most depressing of hymns.

[catholicisms]

( Ambrose why, why would you do that to yourself. that said, even Matt is aware that catholic liturgy could use some spicing up. )

It could probably use some. Dare I ask how? A tambourine, maybe.

[necromantiae]

Triangle.

( didn't expect that one, did you, matt? )

Maybe with a side of tambourine. Something...clangy, yeah.

[catholicisms]

( nothing says spicy like a triangle solo. he laughs (wow, ambrose, 2 in one conversation!!!) just imagining it. )

Just what Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted needs.

( his extremely irish catholic father is prob rolling in his grave at this unabashed sacrilege... )

[necromantiae]

I am probably one of the least religious people you will find so I can think outside the box a bit.

( on account on the dark lord thing and all. )

And sometimes you just need one or two things to make something dull and boring that much better. That's what I'm here for.

[catholicisms]

I'm about as Roman Catholic as a person can be, though I don't think that means I can't find the liturgy a bit on the stodgy side.

Maybe I should just learn to play something else, but that probably isn't a vital priority at the moment.

( finding music in braille is also a bit of a ridiculous ask... )

[necromantiae]

Probably not what with the whole afterlife and death and possibility of dying again being a thing.

( such an obstacle to matt being able to learn a new jam. )

What would you learn if you could?

[catholicisms]

( too bad... sad hymns and the defenders theme it is. )

Hmm. Something more fun than classics, probably. Though I'll date myself if I say classic rock, it seems as if it'd be enjoyable to play.

[necromantiae]

Oh, don't worry. I'm a lot more classic than I may seem.

( he's old, matt. )

Classic rock is timeless! They don't do it like they used to. I miss some of those songs.

[catholicisms]

( Matt is only 31 but that's pretty damn old in Beacon... way to be even more of a grandpa, Ambrose!!! )

It goes by classic for a reason, as far as I'm concerned. I'd much rather learn oldies than anything modern.

[necromantiae]

Oh, I've heard some modern music and you are —

( he pauses, shudders, and makes a face. )

You are correct to stick with your classics. There is some terrible ear pollution out there right now.

[catholicisms]

Ear pollution seems very apt, actually.

( and considering back home Matt could hear things through walls and even through closed car doors, he was haunted by pop music whether he liked it or not.

that said... )

I almost miss it. There's not much in the way of any kind of music here.

[necromantiae]

I could sing.

( just say no, matt. )

If you're that hard up.

[catholicisms]

That's quite an offer. I might just take you up on it.

( don't ever make uncomfortable promises to Matt Murdock, he takes the worst advantage... )

[necromantiae]

( oh dear. well, he can't back out now, can he? )

As long as you're up there with me, I'll do it.

( misery loves company, matt. )

[catholicisms]

This is how people get roped into karaoke night, isn't it?

( he's never been, but this feels like how it happens. )

[necromantiae]

It is and now that you've said the k word, expect me to come find you one night and drag you.

( does this place have karaoke nights? it does now. )

[catholicisms]

( oh god. Matt, what have you done??? )

I suppose that's only fair.

( he's only agreed so easily because he doesn't think there's karaoke here. he's going to be eating crow if a machine ever shows up... )

[necromantiae]

I do appreciate how willing you are. Most people would be giving any excuse in the world to get out of it.

( you're a good man, matt. a good man who was going to have to do a duet with him at some point. )

[catholicisms]

( is he still a good man if he only agreed on the assumption there won't ever be an opportunity for Ambrose to really make him a man of his word??? )

If I was supposed to play hard to get, then I'll only do it if I get to pick the songs.

[necromantiae]

As long as you stay away from the boy bands, I'd be amiable to that.

( nothing against their music but ambrose just doesn't want to do all the dancing. too much work. )

[catholicisms]

That's quite trusting. You must think I'm not the type to use that information against you.

( he's safe, though, Matt is not singing nor dancing to Nsync. )