Editing Metaphaos (section)

==Abilities and Art==
He manifested in response to a shouted invocation from Durocher,<ref>Then, in the first minute of Ms. Durocher talking, she’d shouted out an invocation, and then ''this''.  Inviting a pair of gods into the classroom. - [https://palewebserial.wordpress.com/2021/01/09 Excerpt] from [[Vanishing Points 8.1]]</ref> sending just a small fragment of his true self.<ref name="8.1e1" />

He has a mystic symbol for his worshippers. He can be called upon to heal or mend with a glow of light and warmth, among other things. As a god, he has discretion over what to grant his petitioners.<ref>He held up his hands.  A glowing sign began to form in the empty space before them.  “If you wish to mend or heal, say some words to that effect, and call on my name.  We’ll get it done somehow.”<br><br>[...]<br>“Metaphaos, bright haired cool god-”<br><br>The god laughed at the front of the room.<br><br>“-heal my friend of these cuts.”<br><br>Light shone beneath Verona’s hands.  She stroked the length of the bandage, then pulled her hand back.<br>[...]<br>“One healing for each of you!” Metaphaos addressed a group of boys.  “Don’t be greedy.  If you want more, talk to me.  I only ask for a symbol branded on the arse, thigh, or upper chest, a three week fever dance, or a moderate animal sacrifice, to start!”<br>[...]<br>Verona sniffed.  But light shone.  Warmth leeched into Lucy’s face, like her face was close to a fire, but at no risk of being burned.<br><br>She opened her mouth, then moved her lips.  No cut.  She traced a finger at her lip’s edge to check.<br><br>“Thank you, Metaphaos,” she said.  “Maybe it’s because I was a wimp, but that was bothering me an awful lot.  You’re too kind.”<br><br>The god glanced at her, smiled briefly, then turned his head, looking at another group.  “I’m not healing ''that''.  Be good, girls.” - [https://palewebserial.wordpress.com/2021/01/09 Excerpt] from [[Vanishing Points 8.1]]</ref>

He can hear anything said shortly after someone has used his name.<ref>“Metaphaos, um-” Avery said.<br><br>“Fluff him up a bit,” Verona told her.<br><br>“Fluff?” the god asked, from the front of the room.<br><br>“In the most respectful, appropriate ways,” Verona hurried to say.  “You’re the coolest god I’ve ever met, I wouldn’t be fake about this, don’t worry.”<br><br>“Way to go, Ronnie,” Avery muttered.<br><br>“I didn’t think he’d hear.”<br><br>“You said my name,” Metaphaos boomed.  “I listen.” - [https://palewebserial.wordpress.com/2021/01/09 Excerpt] from [[Vanishing Points 8.1]]</ref>