There are myriad of reasons to call up the hosts of hell, but all of them come with a cost. Are you willing to pay their toll?
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PROMPTS WHY 1. For power: Imagine what you could achieve with the forces of darkness behind you. 2. For a life: Someone you love needs more time. You're willing to give up some of your own. 3. For vengeance: While you can never strike back at those who've harmed you, you know there are beings that can settle scores. 4. For chaos: Some men just want to see the world burn. 5. For companionship: Don't judge. The world gets lonely when you need a friend...or more. 6. For sex: ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) 7. For no intent of your own: The accident. You knew you shouldn't have opened that book bound with human flesh. Now your weekend's ruined. 8. Wildcard
WHAT YOU'LL GIVE UP 1. Your soul: At least you'll get to keep it for ten more years or so. Besides, in this economy, it wasn't doing much anyway. 2. Your service: Demonic side gigs! 3. Your heart: You'll never love another. 4. Your body: In the gore way or the sexy way. 5. Your sanity: Do you want to end up at an insane asylum eating flies? Because this is how you end up at an insane asylum eating flies. 6. Your innocence: Interpret this as you will. Maybe murder? Maybe not? Maybe...something else! 7. Wildcard
[so, according to the Fairy Godmother, this fragment of another world should manifest someone who was lost to the Heartless. since Sora's still lost to everyone, they can't really rely on him to be checking these out and helping, can they? so it behooves Leon to learn. magic isn't his strongest of abilities, but he can make this work!
just follow the instructions, concentrate, wait for the gem to glow,and then...
[ She was already thinking of all the ways she could put the ghoul to good use, but not before a good number of items would be lobbed at him if he incensed her enough. ]
[Look, she knows more than one person who can open portals when they really absolutely shouldn't. It's fair to say that one of these portals could feasibly open up to a hell dimension or something.]
[ Hatter waits until Kurai finishes her shouting-ahem-mature, regal speech to interject. The demon is half-phasing the wall with their torso sticking out while the bottom half floats on the other side. At their feet laid the brave royal guards, who fainted from shock when xie had come out of the ground and through their legs earlier. Ooopsie~ wrong room! ]
This one offers thousands of apologies, Your Highness~! [ says a completely saccarine and unapologetic voice. ] Humble self is merely worried about the Princess' security if those are the best guards she can afford. ♥
[ A tut follows up a concerned headshake before the demon completely materializes next to the princess. Head bowed in greeting. ]
There is so much to remodel and rebuild. Her Highness must know this, too. [ Their voice is briefly serious to address that. Even if years have passed, their home isn't fully restored from its near-total destruction. That solemnity does not last; Hatter puts another smile, unable to hide the mischievous anticipation gleam in their blue eyes. ] But more importantly, this one has to tell you the latest good news!
[ Are you ready for this? ]
First! Please close your eyes!
sssh i live here now take all the time you need <33
[ Part of her wants to argue that against the fallen angel themselves there are no guards that could compare, and that so long as Hatter was near, there was also no real use for them... But that would definitely please them, so she doesn't.
Instead she scoffs, a pout coming up to adorn the princess' face as she crosses her arms and gives them a look, still far from pacified... But going along with their request nonetheless, as she usually does despite her better judgement. ]
What? Another surprise? Flowers have kinda lost their novelty by now, you know! And if it's about that man, you already know I don't care one bit.
Ohhhh, you caught yours truly. [ The grins widen like a satisfied Chesire Cat. ] This one isn't the slightest sorry.
[ It was an accident this time! A tragic miscalculation to have surprised those boring guards instead of the princess with their mirthful presence.
Nevertheless, lo, the Princess doth protest too much. She's already lowered her pretty, silver lashes and put herself in the hands of a demon from Sheol. That trust is dangerous if Hatter were another Satan. Hmm, hmm~ No, from all of them, the jester is the worst. It's that developed soft spot that keeps her safe. ]
But flowers are so pretty and suit you! ♥ [ Hatter whines, face falling into a heartbreaking pout. It is flowers. Specificially, the jester snaps their slender fingers and has a shower of blue petals, and a crown made of those roses drops atop Kurai's head. ]
A fresh crop of the demonic rose cultivated in the depths of Sheol. [ Hatter reaches to adjust the present, humming happily. ] Does Her Highness know what it means?
[ Will Kurai realize it? The jester's not inquiring about the meaning of those roses, but the fact they are blooming in Sheol again. The infernal land is recovering. Little by little. A hope to overturn the damage caused by the latest holy war. ]
[ But she entertains them all the same, every single time without fail. They are not the only ones with a soft spot; wicked as they may be, Gehenna's princess and dragon master would still boldly place her safety in their hands without much shadow of a doubt.
As for now, even before they announce it the scent betrays the nature of their offering; big eyes fly open, of a blue even more vivid than those delicate and precious roses, and the smile that blooms‒ ]
I'm so glad.
[ ‒its relief is so palpable that yeah, there's no way the young devil wouldn't get it. Just like here, everywhere in hell... little by little, things are starting to heal. ]
... Plucking such a precious thing for me like this. Next time just take me with you to look at them, dummy.
Be~cau~se it's true~! [ Mirthful words, spun next to each other, this time the adulation drips of honesty. ] Your hair shines like silver, your dark skin, and your pale blue eyes match everything, Princess! ♥
[ She still looks the prettiest in black satin with frills and ribbons. But such fashion is not the willful royal's taste, Hatter knows this. Suggesting a pretty dress would get them a well-deserved kick.
After the demon crowns her, xie takes a step back to admire how the roses' natural beauty compliments hers. Black is the best, but that intense shade of blue must be second. Their expression sobers when she mentions a visit. Ahhh, if only it were so easy. ]
Humble self wishes to invite Her Highness to a stroll in His Majesty's recently planted garden~
[ But, but, but, such noisy word that the demon refuses to utter here. ]
~once the miasma in the air clears.
[ When Kurai was a special guest years ago, Hatter shut in any domains that could mean an instant death for inhaling those poisonous fumes. The archdemons were once angels, and have developed a resistance to Sheol's worse days. With the wreck, plenty of the careful air filtering work must be redone. ]
... Yeah. Once things have improved... let's have another tea party.
[ Their flattery she won't even address; if she were to refute the words, then the mad hatter would go out of their way to declare it all the more ardently, forcing her into violence. And right now, she feels too relieved, too comfortable to kick her butt.
So instead she smiles, tilting her head just so as she looks over their face, painted as it is their custom. It is easier now to... No, actually, it has never been hard to hold the eyes of the satan. To meet their gaze at every turn.
Nowadays... it simply brings her its own sort of comfort. People and places, there's so much that has been lost. But they remain. ]
As far as I can tell... aren't you a bit thinner now? If that man wants to work himself to death that's fine, but... Aren't you tired?
...Absolutely! One will invite Her Highness to the mad~ dest tea party of them all!
[ A reassuring chuckle escapes Hatter's lips while forging this agreement into an extraofficial pact. The demon will work harder to clean spots of Sheol where Kurai can stay safe and sound one day.
The jester finds her eyes searching their face and meets her gaze with their own, a perfect smile painted on their mouth when the dragonmaster expresses her concerns. Ahhh, so adorable. Is xie looking haggard and overworked? Couldn't be! No matter what era, the butterfly may be accused of all vices but indolence. ]
Is the Amber Princess worried yours truly is working themselves into an early grave? ♥ Hmm, mmmm! Humble self is truly touched to receive such kindness and thoughtfulness!
[ The jester grins impishly, hiding half of their face in an attempt to look "bashful;" throwing that show to dodge that question. Oh, Kurai is an open book xie can't get tired of reading all day. Even with their shared past, she can't feel frightened about losing another piece of it, even if the demon has tried to sacrifice her once.
Better the devil you know, as the saying goes. ]
Never mind that, the show must go on. Who else but this one can truly run the ring owned by great His Majesty? [ With that, Hatter reaches to catch a silver curl of her head, leaning over to kiss it unless she pulls away. ] But one is truly happy that your heart cares so much.
Yeah, yeah, Hells forbid you take a chance by putting anyone from that useless overpowered bunch ruling us to do actual serious work.
[ She pushes them then, rolling her eyes at their theatrics. It is just like Hatter to return honest sentiment with a grand, empty production, but Kurai expects that much. After all, although she would never dare to declare she fully, truly understands the satan, there's a part of them that has become known to the princess; a connection, feeble as it may be, a shared understanding of the vulnerable, pitiful corners of their hearts. ]
Speaking of work– Raziel asked me again about making contact with you lot. Their last attempts at communication were cut yet again, which I'm guessing was intentional, wasn't it?
Hmm~, mmm. Nobility is most useful if they keep busy in their private games, Princess.
[ Hatter laughs after she pushes them, legs wobbling until xie regains heir balance. It was tempting to fall dramatically on the ground to feign injury and demand to be pampered as compensation. But the topic is serious. Politics is a subject the young royal must learn to move in the treacherous Hell's court someday. They can't stay as isolated as they were in the past.
The rest of the remaining Satans should remain in their pocket universes, running the vice they are best known for. Asmodeus' meddling is already problematic to handle. ]
Ahhh, that young wide-eyed rebel is now vying for your attention. [ The demon tuts, but their lips curve into a feline grin when Kurai sharply gauges the situation. ] One cannot fool your wit, mmm? Indeed. He is promising and not as loathsome as the other angels. But he is young and lacks both experience and an official position of power to negotiate with Sheol. [ He is green and too trusting, like a tiny bird flying straight to the waiting paws of a feral cat. ] One did a rare kindness to shut down the communication before he accidentally bargained his soul.
[ She keeps quiet for a while, musing their words. Beyond the castle's windows, Gehenna extends before them– the marred landscape, renewed with the ever-expanding clusters of green. Slowly, the land heals– and the people change with it. ]
... Yeah, I get that you're saying. God isn't here anymore, but His teachings are still ingrained everywhere. For you satans, who have lived so long... It's not like your way of doing things will change overnight just because He is gone.
[ Just because an olive branch is extended, it doesn't mean that they will want to take it. Rather... perhaps most still haven't figured out a way to do it. Endless thousands of year of life and rebellion... How does anyone break free form it? ]
But– it's different for me.
[ She lifts her chin, eyes locked to the vast expanse of the land. ]
Even now, I know that without you by my side, I have no way to defend Gehenna from the lower levels of hell. Although we're all supposed to be subjects of that man, if I were to die– it would surely be because of my shortcomings dealing with you satans. But it's different with Raziel; we're both young and ignorant, struggling to do what we must. We can understand each other, and see eye to eye.
... In this new order of things, Gehenna can't stand alone as it did before. I don't know what sort of man he'll become in the future, but... for now, I want to trust him, and work hard together. So that when lady Alexiel opens her eyes...
[ But that thought, she can't finish. So that when Setsuna dies... and it'll be just a decade more for that, perhaps a little more. Human lives are finite like that. Letting out a sigh, she unconsciously moves a little bit closer to the satan. ]
... She'll find a strong, secure home to arrive to.
[ Hatter's smile wanes, and their posture straightens, gazing down without disturbing Kurai's quiet commentary. It is surprising she has grown so objectively wise. The past princess would yell at Hatter or that angel boy for not promptly cooperating if that was something she wanted.
She must have lost something to become like that, yet what she gained is precious, too. ]
The Holy Hermit's last message was a bittersweet validation for this one. [ The demon grudgingly admits with a softer voice, the edge of bitterness barely suppressed. ] In one declaration, all the laws and distinctions humble self was trying to trample disappeared. The shackles of one's heart eased, but it was not because they lacked worth in their eyes.
[ Everything is precious. And loved. Loved!
That's why the invasion was called off. Hatter's lost their cause, their raison d'etre, and years after xie has not yet obtained a new one. Playing the same role is a mere distraction. A placeholder. Other Satans didn't need to change their routines, but what was declared that day had stripped them of everything xie was for thousands of years. ]
If you want correspondence with that little lord, yours truly could secure a communication channel. Eveasdrop profed! ♥ [ Lifting a hand, cross their hand, only Hatter can spy on them! ] Her Highness should advise him to claim a formal position and the support of the remaining four archangels before he contacts Sheol again.
[ Then the jester leans to speak at eye-level when the girl approaches them. ]
As for His Majesty, don't be mistaken~ He is not in Hell. [ He has only returned briefly to spill his blood once to revitalize the soil and then flew away without a word or a single look in their direction. Ahhh, their heart still clenches in agony. What a cruel, formidable man.
Time for a distraction. It sounds like Kurai needs it as much as the jester does. ] Oohhh, were you worried he'll fall for you and claim you as his true bride?
[ In truth, she wants very badly to hold their hand.
Everything is loved. Everyone is loved. Is that frightening? Are you okay? But like a hurricane, like an unavoidable storm, the jester marches on carrying her along. And so the princess is left flustered and speechless, frustration giving way to annoyance.
Scolding them is still the easiest way out in the world, even now. ]
You no good clown! You already said you wouldn't meet him so stop sticking your nose in my business! I already have Uriel for that anyway!
[ Uriel. Making herself familiar with the beings they weighted bitter war just like that, as if it were the easiest thing in the world. And why shouldn't it be? Love has made them familiar enough with each other, on each trip to Hades to stand vigil by the sleeping Alexiel.
Kurai huffs, cheeks darkening. ]
Don't even joke about it. We both know that if he marries anyone... [ ... ] Where is he anyway?
[ The show must go on! The jester's smile is perfectly poise despite that ambivalence lurking underneath. There is no other ringleader in this hellish circus. The owner left and has said nothing against how Hatter handles the internal affairs.
Kurai's scolding does earn genuine laughter. Mirthful expression scrunching as the demon wrinkles their nose. ]
Ohhh nooo, no, no, no. Princess! How cruel of Her Highness to compare humble self with that taciturn and gloomy judge.
[ The demon whines, pouting at the even implication of resemblance with that joyless bore.
Joke? Joke? Hatter is quite serious. Kurai will grow lovely. Surely she will soon become a good bachelorette. This means reinforcing security is a must. Those guards that flee afraid of a harmless prank are no good. ]
His Majesty's current whereabouts are unknown. He did not say anything before he departed. [ A light roll of their shoulders. It is something Hatter has expected. Silence. Lack of acknowledgment. It tastes less bitter than Adam Kadmon's revelation. It's familiar, and the demon clings to nostalgia. ] One of this one's butterflies last spotted him in Assiah.
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Sister Imperator (1969) | Ghost
Sheogorath | The Elder Scrolls | OTA
You can sweeten the pot with an offering of twine or cabbage. His people are not often people of many means.
leon | kingdom hearts
[so, according to the Fairy Godmother, this fragment of another world should manifest someone who was lost to the Heartless. since Sora's still lost to everyone, they can't really rely on him to be checking these out and helping, can they? so it behooves Leon to learn. magic isn't his strongest of abilities, but he can make this work!
just follow the instructions, concentrate, wait for the gem to glow,and then...
you know, let the power draw its person here!
surely it'll be another Bambi or Dumbo.]
phantom ghoul | ghost
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Really?
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...only to realize that, oh, he's the only Ghoul here. Embarrassing. ]
ɪ ᴄᴀɴ 𝑝𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑦 ᴇxᴘʟᴀɪɴ.
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Go ahead.
[ She was already thinking of all the ways she could put the ghoul to good use, but not before a good number of items would be lobbed at him if he incensed her enough. ]
Etna ❤️ Disgaea ❤️ OTA
sparkle ✦ honkai: star rail
aerith gainsborough ✧ ff7re
-T̶h̶e̶ K̶n̶i̶g̶h̶t̶ The Lord of Shades • Hollow Knight • OTA
MJ | MCU | OTA
mad hatter 🦋 angel sanctuary
SCREAMS AND CRIES
[ The young princess isn't screaming, for she is a mature and proper ruler now, thank you very much. So she truly isn't screaming. ]
STOP INTERFERING WITH MY PRACTICE, STOP BEING SUMMONED WHEN NOBODY IS CALLING YOU, AND STOP SCARING MY GUARDS!
[ She is merely using her outdoor voice indoor. That's it, really. ]
Stupid Hatter! Aren't you like, supposed to be busy with hell-things anyway!?
omg!!! <33 heads up: the next three days are crazy here, so I'll be slow
This one offers thousands of apologies, Your Highness~! [ says a completely saccarine and unapologetic voice. ] Humble self is merely worried about the Princess' security if those are the best guards she can afford. ♥
[ A tut follows up a concerned headshake before the demon completely materializes next to the princess. Head bowed in greeting. ]
There is so much to remodel and rebuild. Her Highness must know this, too. [ Their voice is briefly serious to address that. Even if years have passed, their home isn't fully restored from its near-total destruction. That solemnity does not last; Hatter puts another smile, unable to hide the mischievous anticipation gleam in their blue eyes. ] But more importantly, this one has to tell you the latest good news!
[ Are you ready for this? ]
First! Please close your eyes!
sssh i live here now take all the time you need <33
[ Part of her wants to argue that against the fallen angel themselves there are no guards that could compare, and that so long as Hatter was near, there was also no real use for them... But that would definitely please them, so she doesn't.
Instead she scoffs, a pout coming up to adorn the princess' face as she crosses her arms and gives them a look, still far from pacified... But going along with their request nonetheless, as she usually does despite her better judgement. ]
What? Another surprise? Flowers have kinda lost their novelty by now, you know! And if it's about that man, you already know I don't care one bit.
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[ It was an accident this time! A tragic miscalculation to have surprised those boring guards instead of the princess with their mirthful presence.
Nevertheless, lo, the Princess doth protest too much. She's already lowered her pretty, silver lashes and put herself in the hands of a demon from Sheol. That trust is dangerous if Hatter were another Satan. Hmm, hmm~ No, from all of them, the jester is the worst. It's that developed soft spot that keeps her safe. ]
But flowers are so pretty and suit you!
♥[ Hatter whines, face falling into a heartbreaking pout. It is flowers. Specificially, the jester snaps their slender fingers and has a shower of blue petals, and a crown made of those roses drops atop Kurai's head. ]A fresh crop of the demonic rose cultivated in the depths of Sheol. [ Hatter reaches to adjust the present, humming happily. ] Does Her Highness know what it means?
[ Will Kurai realize it? The jester's not inquiring about the meaning of those roses, but the fact they are blooming in Sheol again. The infernal land is recovering. Little by little. A hope to overturn the damage caused by the latest holy war. ]
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[ But she entertains them all the same, every single time without fail. They are not the only ones with a soft spot; wicked as they may be, Gehenna's princess and dragon master would still boldly place her safety in their hands without much shadow of a doubt.
As for now, even before they announce it the scent betrays the nature of their offering; big eyes fly open, of a blue even more vivid than those delicate and precious roses, and the smile that blooms‒ ]
I'm so glad.
[ ‒its relief is so palpable that yeah, there's no way the young devil wouldn't get it. Just like here, everywhere in hell... little by little, things are starting to heal. ]
... Plucking such a precious thing for me like this. Next time just take me with you to look at them, dummy.
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[ She still looks the prettiest in black satin with frills and ribbons. But such fashion is not the willful royal's taste, Hatter knows this. Suggesting a pretty dress would get them a well-deserved kick.
After the demon crowns her, xie takes a step back to admire how the roses' natural beauty compliments hers. Black is the best, but that intense shade of blue must be second. Their expression sobers when she mentions a visit. Ahhh, if only it were so easy. ]
Humble self wishes to invite Her Highness to a stroll in His Majesty's recently planted garden~
[ But, but, but, such noisy word that the demon refuses to utter here. ]
~once the miasma in the air clears.
[ When Kurai was a special guest years ago, Hatter shut in any domains that could mean an instant death for inhaling those poisonous fumes. The archdemons were once angels, and have developed a resistance to Sheol's worse days. With the wreck, plenty of the careful air filtering work must be redone. ]
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[ Their flattery she won't even address; if she were to refute the words, then the mad hatter would go out of their way to declare it all the more ardently, forcing her into violence. And right now, she feels too relieved, too comfortable to kick her butt.
So instead she smiles, tilting her head just so as she looks over their face, painted as it is their custom. It is easier now to... No, actually, it has never been hard to hold the eyes of the satan. To meet their gaze at every turn.
Nowadays... it simply brings her its own sort of comfort. People and places, there's so much that has been lost. But they remain. ]
As far as I can tell... aren't you a bit thinner now? If that man wants to work himself to death that's fine, but... Aren't you tired?
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[ A reassuring chuckle escapes Hatter's lips while forging this agreement into an extraofficial pact. The demon will work harder to clean spots of Sheol where Kurai can stay safe and sound one day.
The jester finds her eyes searching their face and meets her gaze with their own, a perfect smile painted on their mouth when the dragonmaster expresses her concerns. Ahhh, so adorable. Is xie looking haggard and overworked? Couldn't be! No matter what era, the butterfly may be accused of all vices but indolence. ]
Is the Amber Princess worried yours truly is working themselves into an early grave? ♥ Hmm, mmmm! Humble self is truly touched to receive such kindness and thoughtfulness!
[ The jester grins impishly, hiding half of their face in an attempt to look "bashful;" throwing that show to dodge that question. Oh, Kurai is an open book xie can't get tired of reading all day. Even with their shared past, she can't feel frightened about losing another piece of it, even if the demon has tried to sacrifice her once.
Better the devil you know, as the saying goes. ]
Never mind that, the show must go on. Who else but this one can truly run the ring owned by great His Majesty? [ With that, Hatter reaches to catch a silver curl of her head, leaning over to kiss it unless she pulls away. ] But one is truly happy that your heart cares so much.
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[ She pushes them then, rolling her eyes at their theatrics. It is just like Hatter to return honest sentiment with a grand, empty production, but Kurai expects that much. After all, although she would never dare to declare she fully, truly understands the satan, there's a part of them that has become known to the princess; a connection, feeble as it may be, a shared understanding of the vulnerable, pitiful corners of their hearts. ]
Speaking of work– Raziel asked me again about making contact with you lot. Their last attempts at communication were cut yet again, which I'm guessing was intentional, wasn't it?
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[ Hatter laughs after she pushes them, legs wobbling until xie regains heir balance. It was tempting to fall dramatically on the ground to feign injury and demand to be pampered as compensation. But the topic is serious. Politics is a subject the young royal must learn to move in the treacherous Hell's court someday. They can't stay as isolated as they were in the past.
The rest of the remaining Satans should remain in their pocket universes, running the vice they are best known for. Asmodeus' meddling is already problematic to handle. ]
Ahhh, that young wide-eyed rebel is now vying for your attention. [ The demon tuts, but their lips curve into a feline grin when Kurai sharply gauges the situation. ] One cannot fool your wit, mmm? Indeed. He is promising and not as loathsome as the other angels. But he is young and lacks both experience and an official position of power to negotiate with Sheol. [ He is green and too trusting, like a tiny bird flying straight to the waiting paws of a feral cat. ] One did a rare kindness to shut down the communication before he accidentally bargained his soul.
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... Yeah, I get that you're saying. God isn't here anymore, but His teachings are still ingrained everywhere. For you satans, who have lived so long... It's not like your way of doing things will change overnight just because He is gone.
[ Just because an olive branch is extended, it doesn't mean that they will want to take it. Rather... perhaps most still haven't figured out a way to do it. Endless thousands of year of life and rebellion... How does anyone break free form it? ]
But– it's different for me.
[ She lifts her chin, eyes locked to the vast expanse of the land. ]
Even now, I know that without you by my side, I have no way to defend Gehenna from the lower levels of hell. Although we're all supposed to be subjects of that man, if I were to die– it would surely be because of my shortcomings dealing with you satans. But it's different with Raziel; we're both young and ignorant, struggling to do what we must. We can understand each other, and see eye to eye.
... In this new order of things, Gehenna can't stand alone as it did before. I don't know what sort of man he'll become in the future, but... for now, I want to trust him, and work hard together. So that when lady Alexiel opens her eyes...
[ But that thought, she can't finish. So that when Setsuna dies... and it'll be just a decade more for that, perhaps a little more. Human lives are finite like that. Letting out a sigh, she unconsciously moves a little bit closer to the satan. ]
... She'll find a strong, secure home to arrive to.
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She must have lost something to become like that, yet what she gained is precious, too. ]
The Holy Hermit's last message was a bittersweet validation for this one. [ The demon grudgingly admits with a softer voice, the edge of bitterness barely suppressed. ] In one declaration, all the laws and distinctions humble self was trying to trample disappeared. The shackles of one's heart eased, but it was not because they lacked worth in their eyes.
[ Everything is precious. And loved. Loved!
That's why the invasion was called off. Hatter's lost their cause, their raison d'etre, and years after xie has not yet obtained a new one. Playing the same role is a mere distraction. A placeholder. Other Satans didn't need to change their routines, but what was declared that day had stripped them of everything xie was for thousands of years. ]
If you want correspondence with that little lord, yours truly could secure a communication channel. Eveasdrop profed! ♥ [ Lifting a hand, cross their hand, only Hatter can spy on them! ] Her Highness should advise him to claim a formal position and the support of the remaining four archangels before he contacts Sheol again.
[ Then the jester leans to speak at eye-level when the girl approaches them. ]
As for His Majesty, don't be mistaken~ He is not in Hell. [ He has only returned briefly to spill his blood once to revitalize the soil and then flew away without a word or a single look in their direction. Ahhh, their heart still clenches in agony. What a cruel, formidable man.
Time for a distraction. It sounds like Kurai needs it as much as the jester does. ] Oohhh, were you worried he'll fall for you and claim you as his true bride?
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Everything is loved. Everyone is loved. Is that frightening? Are you okay? But like a hurricane, like an unavoidable storm, the jester marches on carrying her along. And so the princess is left flustered and speechless, frustration giving way to annoyance.
Scolding them is still the easiest way out in the world, even now. ]
You no good clown! You already said you wouldn't meet him so stop sticking your nose in my business! I already have Uriel for that anyway!
[ Uriel. Making herself familiar with the beings they weighted bitter war just like that, as if it were the easiest thing in the world. And why shouldn't it be? Love has made them familiar enough with each other, on each trip to Hades to stand vigil by the sleeping Alexiel.
Kurai huffs, cheeks darkening. ]
Don't even joke about it. We both know that if he marries anyone... [ ... ] Where is he anyway?
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Kurai's scolding does earn genuine laughter. Mirthful expression scrunching as the demon wrinkles their nose. ]
Ohhh nooo, no, no, no. Princess! How cruel of Her Highness to compare humble self with that taciturn and gloomy judge.
[ The demon whines, pouting at the even implication of resemblance with that joyless bore.
Joke? Joke? Hatter is quite serious. Kurai will grow lovely. Surely she will soon become a good bachelorette. This means reinforcing security is a must. Those guards that flee afraid of a harmless prank are no good. ]
His Majesty's current whereabouts are unknown. He did not say anything before he departed. [ A light roll of their shoulders. It is something Hatter has expected. Silence. Lack of acknowledgment. It tastes less bitter than Adam Kadmon's revelation. It's familiar, and the demon clings to nostalgia. ] One of this one's butterflies last spotted him in Assiah.
Mithrun | Dungeon Meshi
bruce wayne | gotham | ota
Blitzø || Helluva Boss