http://from-topside.livejournal.com/ ([identity profile] from-topside.livejournal.com) wrote in [community profile] milliways_bar2006-02-21 12:10 pm

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There be a Perunu inna bar. Witha baby. And a resume.

...what, just because he's a successful business man doesn't mean he's about to muck up the chance to be a high priest. Especially considering the possible biscuits.

[identity profile] flakygoodness.livejournal.com 2006-02-21 06:12 pm (UTC)(link)
"And no small feat that, to be sure. But if I'm going to invest some of my powers into you, I need to know that it won't be an idle sacrifice. I need to be certain that you'll bring my teachings and works to others and bring them to believe as well. So doing, my power can increase, and thereby, yours."

His features go just a bit confused for a moment, and then he chuckles. "Sorry! Didn't mean to whip out the Divine Voice on you. But you get the idea, yeah?"

[identity profile] flakygoodness.livejournal.com 2006-02-21 06:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"And if you're in a real pinch, you can even do without the tea!" he agrees with a conspiratorial wink.

He claps his hands together. "Right, then. Well, first thing, I'll need you to make a shrine. Nothing big for starters, mainly just need an icon of me and an altar for offerings. And it just so happens, I have the first one right here."

Geoff extends his arm, which disappears up to the elbow. The rest of his arm moves, as if searching for something. After a moment, he retracts his arm, which reappears holding a photograph.

"Portable hole. Useful god trick," he explains, handing over the picture.

It's a professional-looking headshot, black and white, with a list of credits on the back... mostly commercials for things like Bisquik and Pillsbury.

"I... toyed with acting for a bit," Geoff says sheepishly. "Had to pay the bills, you know!"

[identity profile] flakygoodness.livejournal.com 2006-02-21 06:50 pm (UTC)(link)
He smiles graciously.

"As for the altar, you just need a large cauldron or bowl of some sort. Stone, iron... stainless steel could work in a pinch. No copper or glass. Encourage offerings of ingredients -- flour, sugar, water, eggs, that kind of thing. No big prayers or anything are required, but a quick 'thanks, Geoff' as the offerings are given wouldn't go amiss.

"Once you've got that set up and there's a couple of offerings, I'll be able to invest power in you through the shrine so that you can perform miracles in my name."

He pauses.

"They won't be great miracles at first, but you gotta start somewhere."

[identity profile] flakygoodness.livejournal.com 2006-02-21 09:09 pm (UTC)(link)
Geoff laughs. "Priests always get first dibs. While they're still warm, in fact!"

[identity profile] flakygoodness.livejournal.com 2006-02-21 09:44 pm (UTC)(link)
"Marvellous!" the god beams. "You just go ahead and get that shrine taken care of, then, and when you've got it, make a little offering, and I'll know. Then we can finalize everything!"

Ahhh, the power of belief. It's a bit intoxicating.

[identity profile] flakygoodness.livejournal.com 2006-02-21 09:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Which is why Geoff was so successful, back in the day. Salvation after death is all well and good, but a bikkie right from the oven? Now that's paradise.