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[–] finitebanjo@lemmy.world 44 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Ah, I think it's one of those cursed enchantments where you get luck with it but lose the equivalent amount of luck as soon as you no longer have it. Kind of like a Zashiki-warashi or a Rabbits Foot.

[–] Zorcron@lemmy.zip 6 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

I was thinking the seller might have a curse that would cause her to get hit by a car, but she had the crystal that was constantly protecting her until she handed it over. But I like your idea too.

[–] stebo02@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 3 weeks ago

yeah her karma was simply queued up until the stone would leave her possession

[–] HawlSera@lemm.ee 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

What is zashiki-warashi? The first part of the name sounds African, but the second part sounds Japanese..... Either way, never heard of it. I could google it, but I find conversation eases understanding for both parties.

[–] abfarid@startrek.website 20 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca 5 points 3 weeks ago

Probably WH00P5, but part of it is covered.

[–] BlueSquid0741@lemmy.sdf.org 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

🎶Slick and Spin get the job done 🎵

[–] nthavoc 11 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Holy smokes I remember having these toys as a kid and losing the pieces on the first day.

[–] BlueSquid0741@lemmy.sdf.org 9 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

At risk of sounding like a loser, I often think about those toys and quote the tv pilot episode I had on vhs. They were my absolute favourite.

[–] edgemaster72@lemmy.world 3 points 3 weeks ago

I see nothing wrong with what you've said

[–] DarkCloud@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

That's just poor timing.

[–] OmegaLemmy@discuss.online 1 points 3 weeks ago

Oh.

I'm going to use this in my own worldbuilding.