[i] like a lamb to the slaughter

[unbiaseddeath]

I only know I am not dead because Murder cannot be killed. I was told that I am now a resident of this "New York;" I was unaware there was an old York. What can you tell me of this city aside from its lust for blood? I can feel their hunger and I want only to feed them. Tell me why I should not be allowed to continue my life's purpose.

Can someone please inform me as to the meaning and responsibilities of the title of "Benjamin Roth" as well? I know only of its position as a Medical Examiner.

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[justfivemore.livejournal.com]

The old York is in England.

Eboracum to Eoforwic to Jórvík to Yerke, Yourke, Yarke and finally York. Interesting, no?

I do believe there are a great number of things you will find you are unaware of.

[unbiaseddeath.livejournal.com]

Why so many changes?

Enlighten me.

[justfivemore.livejournal.com]

Someone grows tired of a name or someone that speaks a different language gets tired of peace and changes everything.

Mortals are fickle. History is is built on murder, you should know.

[unbiaseddeath.livejournal.com]

History is built of murder. Slaughter is the fabric on which history's tales are written. It is not a cause.

[inthe-past.livejournal.com]

You beat me too it.

[unbiaseddeath.livejournal.com]

You may inform me as well, if it would help you to feel better.

[justfivemore.livejournal.com]

My apologies, darling, I get rather bored at times. Coffee and books seem made for each other.

[helmed-darkness.livejournal.com]

There is no reason for you to discontinue your purpose.

[unbiaseddeath.livejournal.com]

Sir.

I was discouraged from such an act; I was told it may result in my own imprisonment or demise. I know not enough of this mortal form to reject valid reasoning.

[helmed-darkness.livejournal.com]

Societal constraints should be of no concern beyond an adjustment of methods.

Considering the current way of things, it would be most effective to adopt a manner which is discreet.

[threeheadeddog.livejournal.com]

Benjamin Roth is your name


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[unbiaseddeath.livejournal.com]

My name is Phonos.

[threeheadeddog.livejournal.com]

modern human name derrr


im cerberus

[blesseddeath.livejournal.com]

This place considers it illegal. Should you wish to continue your purpose, you must do so carefully.

And Benjamin Roth is your mortal name. It's what the mortals you interact with will call you.

[unbiaseddeath.livejournal.com]

Why would they call me Benjamin Roth instead of Phonos or Murder?

[Filter: Makaria]
Carefully. How?

[blesseddeath.livejournal.com]

Because these mortals consider us to be elements of stories, not actual beings. And if you told them otherwise, they would consider you crazy.

[Filter: Phonos]
Away from witnesses, of course. And leave no traces.

[morphingreality.livejournal.com]

Purposes change.

[unbiaseddeath.livejournal.com]

No.

Methods change. Motives change. Results change. Purpose remains the same.

[morphingreality.livejournal.com]

And when it's impossible for that purpose to be achieved?

[sidewayseeing.livejournal.com]

Its position entails that it will best explain the deaths of people.
    To tell the how? and when? and why? of its craft.
        To look at death as measurements and figures.

Murder by numbers, of a sorts.

[unbiaseddeath.livejournal.com]

A craft suited to my talents, at least. Thank you.

[sidewayseeing.livejournal.com]

You are welcome.
Though I imagine it is only very little comfort.

[search2destroy.livejournal.com]

Well, this is a surprise.

[Filter: Phonos]

Mortal law enforcement types are depressingly efficient these days, I'm afraid.

[unbiaseddeath.livejournal.com]

Mother.

[Filter: Eris]
I am confident I will find a way, even if the work must be done by other hands than my own.

[Filter: Phonos]

[search2destroy.livejournal.com]

That's always the best way, when there's a convenient scapegoat. I'm sure you'll think of something, sweetheart.