Dialogue: Fool on the Hill

V

1ASaw a weird image out on the street. Seems like your line of work.

Misty

1AWhat'd it look like?

V

1AGrabbed a scan, take a look.

Misty

1ATarot, major arcanum. What you saw was a sign from a higher power!

V

2ABe a little easier if this higher power learned to be direct.

Misty

2AWell, the world is a maze of illusions. It's not easy for the light to shine into the prison of our earthly existence.

V

2ARight, great – so what do I do with a sign I can't understand, from a power I know nothing about?

Misty

2AI'd start by looking for more of them. The tarot describes a road – so go down it.

V

3ANope. Don't buy it. Sorry, mystical messages from the beyond are, uh, beyond me.

Misty

3AWell, if I were you, I wouldn't ignore the signs.

V

3BStill don't know what I'm s'posed to do with what I find.

Misty

2ALook for more images. They must have some connection to the place where you find them.

2AThink about what you see. You ask me, they've been sent to help you find the truth.

V

2AUgh, findin' the truth is pretty far down on my list at the moment.

Misty

2AA difficult time is coming when you'll have to choose which road to take. Then, you'll understand.

V

2ADunno...

Misty

2ACome on back when you've found more. I'll help you decipher what you've seen.

V

2BThe-- the what now? Major arcanum?

Misty

2BTarot card, archetype, knowledge held in symbolic form, a stage in your journey through life – take your pick.

V

2BEither way – you're sayin' some higher power's talkin' to me through tarot cards?

Misty

2BOr to Silverhand. Or both of you, seeing as you form a harmonious whole at the moment.

Johnny

Would ya look at that. You see it too, right?

V

Either gone completely whacked, or I'm havin' a mystical moment.

Johnny

What's that chick's name, the one with the hair?

V

Misty? Eh, more likely a neuron misfire for Viktor to check out... Or maybe I ask 'em both.

V

4AListen, don't laugh, but – been seein' some weird shit around town. Like, murals or somethin'. But know they're not real.

Victor

4AEh, just a Kiroshi blip. Could take a look.

V

4ANo, no, the images are too complex for a blip. It's like they're – symbols.

Victor

4AThat case, it's the biochip. Brain can't handle the data overload. Either that, or it's reached the cortex.

V

4ACan you do anything?

Victor

4ANope. Better find a way to get rid of that chip.

Johnny

Hey, look!

Johnny

Weird... Go and talk to Misty if it bothers you.

Misty

Look out for yourself, V.

Package is on the table!

Take it, V. Call it a blessing, wishing you the best for your bonds, your future, and maybe even your heart.

V

1ASaw more of those freaky murals.

Misty

1ADid they start making sense? Tell any sort of story?

V

2AAll just a bunch of tarot cards.

2APretty sure my brain's now beyond repair.

2BWell, if they did, it was lost on me.

Misty

1AThe tarot tells the story of a fool's journey. Show me what you found, I'll tell you what's left.

V

1AHere.

Misty

1AHm... You're still missing two arcana – Judgement and The Devil.

1AMy guess is that they relate to a turning point in your life – one that's soon to arrive.

V

3AThanks. Didn't get much out of that, but thanks.

Misty

3AYou'll understand when the time comes. I can't explain everything.

3AAll the tarot can tell me is that you will reach the World by one of four paths.

V

3AMeaning?

Misty

3AThe final leg of the journey goes through the Sun, the Star, Temperance or the Devil.

V

3ACould just die, not even get that far.

Misty

3AOh, c'mon, you won't let that happen.

3ATake this. It's all I can do to help.

Misty

4AGood luck, V. On whatever road you choose.

V

3BWhat's this Judgement about?

Misty

3BOne possible future. Of redemption, transition, awakening.

3BThe angel with the trumpet symbolizes the end of an era – and a call to rebirth, to a new beginning.

V

3CRather not run into the Devil. Got a feelin' he's bad vibes.

Misty

3CThat's the card of primal, dormant desires, but also the will to survive.

V

3CHm. Doesn't sound so bad, actually.

Misty

3CIt also represents a false world – the trap these desires lay for you.

V

3DWhat's up with the wandering fool?

Misty

3DThe fool is you and Silverhand.

3DYou've traveled a long road together, discovered your potential.

V

3DWhere're we headed?

Misty

3DYour destination is the World, the final arcanum. Both of you waged a war on the world, so there are two possibilities – declare victory or make peace.

V

3DCould lose the war, too.

Misty

3DYes – unfortunately, that's true.

V

Hey, Misty. Happened upon some more murals. A little different, these. Can't say exactly how, just... different.

Misty

Hm, describe what you saw for me?

V

5ASheesh, you're a real choom, Misty. Thanks, great insights. Still not sure what to make of what I saw, though.

Misty

5AWell, I think you're caught between strong personalities, warring ones, even. They all wanna influence you, though not all of 'em necessarily know it.

V

5ANothin' new there.

Misty

5ADon't dismiss it, V. You've got new possibilities to explore. New paths to tread… on the way to either your salvation or doom.

5AThe choice is still yours, though. You still shape your life, your fate.

V

6ASo what do I do? What's the right path?

Misty

6AJust be true to yourself, V. Your heart'll know the way. A life-changing event is likely imminent – watch for it closely.

V

6BNah, no way some mystical forces're out there runnin' my life.

Misty

6BMystical forces don't really care if you believe. They do their thing, influence you all the same.

6BYour fate, ultimately, is still in your hands, V. Be true to yourself and all will be well.

V

5ASheesh, you're a real choom, Misty. Thanks, great insights. Still not sure what to make of what I saw, though.

Misty

5AWell, I think you're caught between strong personalities, warring ones, even. They all wanna influence you, though not all of 'em necessarily know it.

V

5ANothin' new there.

Misty

5ADon't dismiss it, V. You've got new possibilities to explore. New paths to tread… on the way to either your salvation or doom.

5AThe choice is still yours, though. You still shape your life, your fate.

V

7ASo what do I do? What's the right path?

Misty

7AJust be true to yourself, V. Your heart'll know the way. A life-changing event is likely imminent – watch for it closely.

V

7BNah, no way some mystical forces're out there runnin' my life.

Misty

7BMystical forces don't really care if you believe. They do their thing, influence you all the same.

7BYour fate, ultimately, is still in your hands, V. Be true to yourself and all will be well.

V

5BSo, uh, saw a hooded figure, star or pentagram behind him. Devil's dealings your area of expertise, too?

Misty

5BMh, the King of Pentacles. Havin' dealings of your own. With one who's built a rich, powerful realm through sheer determination.

5BSomeone like that? Dangerous, V. World looks different from atop a throne. Your reign is constantly under threat.

V

5BHm, rather deal with satanic shit, honestly. Sayin' I gotta be on my guard?

Misty

5BI'm not sure simple caution's enough. Bad fate's stronger than that. But follow your heart, I always say. Even in defeat, you'll remain true to yourself.

V

5BSo, uh, saw a hooded figure, star or pentagram behind him. Devil's dealings your area of expertise, too?

Misty

5BMh, the King of Pentacles. Havin' dealings of your own. With one who's built a rich, powerful realm through sheer determination.

5BSomeone like that? Dangerous, V. World looks different from atop a throne. Your reign is constantly under threat.

V

5BHm, rather deal with satanic shit, honestly. Sayin' I gotta be on my guard?

Misty

5BI'm not sure simple caution's enough. Bad fate's stronger than that. But follow your heart, I always say. Even in defeat, you'll remain true to yourself.

V

5CSo there was this figure, seated, holdin' this thingamabob like a club or a scepter or somethin'.

Misty

5CThe King of Wands? So, that suggests you've met a leader who sticks to his principles in pursuing his aims or even some grand vision.

V

5COK, good or bad?

Misty

5CWell, as ever, it depends on you. The King of Wands suggests fresh opportunities, the discarding of old patterns or habits.

5CBut it implies a certain danger, too. Of ruthless action and shortcuts taken. And in the end it could demand a sacrifice towards fulfillment of some great expectation.

V

5CSo there was this figure, seated, holdin' this thingamabob like a club or a scepter or somethin'.

Misty

5CThe King of Wands? So, that suggests you've met a leader who sticks to his principles in pursuing his aims or even some grand vision.

V

5COK, good or bad?

Misty

5CWell, as ever, it depends on you. The King of Wands suggests fresh opportunities, the discarding of old patterns or habits.

5CBut it implies a certain danger, too. Of ruthless action and shortcuts taken. And in the end it could demand a sacrifice towards fulfillment of some great expectation.

V

5DSaw this figure sittin' there with, dunno... a goblet, maybe?

Misty

5DAh, the King of Cups. Oh, be especially careful with anyone you've met who this card might be pointing to.

V

5DWell, gotta be careful with everyone I meet these days.

Misty

5DOn one hand, the King of Cups signifies understanding, emotional balance. On the other, he's the opposite – manipulation and spiritual crisis.

5DAnd V, hun, the last thing your spirit needs is even more chaos and disappointment.

V

5DSaw this figure sittin' there with, dunno... a goblet, maybe?

Misty

5DAh, the King of Cups. Oh, be especially careful with anyone you've met who this card might be pointing to.

V

5DWell, gotta be careful with everyone I meet these days.

Misty

5DOn one hand, the King of Cups signifies understanding, emotional balance. On the other, he's the opposite – manipulation and spiritual crisis.

5DAnd V, hun, the last thing your spirit needs is even more chaos and disappointment.

V

5ESo, saw a guy wieldin' a pair of swords.

Misty

5EMh, you've met the King of Swords. One of my personal favorites.

V

5EHeh, somethin' good?

Misty

5EWell, the King of Swords sees clearly and is a strong voice of reason. But when emotions run high, even reason can't always rise above the jazz.

5EHis truths are often sharp, painful to hear. Some would rather cover their ears, live a lie, if only to avoid suffering.

V

5ESo, saw a guy wieldin' a pair of swords.

Misty

5EMh, you've met the King of Swords. One of my personal favorites.

V

5EHeh, somethin' good?

Misty

5EWell, the King of Swords sees clearly and is a strong voice of reason. But when emotions run high, even reason can't always rise above the jazz.

5EHis truths are often sharp, painful to hear. Some would rather cover their ears, live a lie, if only to avoid suffering.

V

5FThanks, Misty, I guess. Still gotta wrap my head around this.

Misty

5FYou know where to find me if you need any help, V.

V

Hey, Misty. Happened upon some more murals. A little different, these. Can't say exactly how, just... different.

Misty

Hm, describe what you saw for me?