Homeless forever (Canon is Hitogata Happa/Gundemonium Series)

[cross_of_the_rose]

...Don't go bragging about how obscure I am. It is better if Rosenkreutz works behind the scenes, out of the public eye. Likewise, it would be quite... unsettling if I were to see another of myself here.

It's bad enough that I'm guaranteed to meet her again. I've... moved on from that time in my life, and yet you insist on bringing me back to it.

[That's an utter lie; she'll never really move on.]

You have no intent on taking me anywhere, so leave me be. There's work to be done, as always.

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[suicidoll]

...

(Such a strong, strong loss of words. And overpowering loss of words. Kreutzer never thought she'd see her again. Her eyes go wide in shock.)

...Rosa?

[cross_of_the_rose]

[...and she's less than pleased. Yes, she knew it was coming; her mun had told her that she was the entire reason Rosa had come around.]

...Kreutzer. Or would you rather be addressed as Empress Wilhelm?

[suicidoll]

(That hurt a lot more than it should have. Not that she didn't deserve it, but still...she shakes her head.)

Just...Kreutzer is fine.

(Oh god oh god oh god, so painfully awkward. WHAT DO)

...how have you been?

[cross_of_the_rose]

I've... been better. You hurt me a lot, you know. And I'm not just talking about what Genoremasody did to my family.

[suicidoll]

I know...

(Not like she could ever bring herself to apologize for it. It's implied, but Kreutzer doubts she'd ever get forgiveness for what she did.)

I'm...glad to hear you moved on. You've grown considerably since I last saw you.

[cross_of_the_rose]

[No, she'll never forgive Kreutzer. As much as Rosa misses her, she can't forgive what happened.]

...Whereas you've stayed the same. I suppose it's a side-effect of getting what you wanted.

[suicidoll]

(In all fairness, she doesn't even deserve forgiveness. There was simply too much to be undone.)

I suppose that's one way of putting it. I didn't plan on getting dragged to any of these games, but these muns tend to be very disagreeable.

[cross_of_the_rose]

A necessary step; alchemy doesn't perform miracles, and a miracle is what's needed for you to truly cleanse your soul.

[suicidoll]

I can't confess to believing in miracles, but it would take something beyond the powers of alchemy; something I'm very much not aware of.

[cross_of_the_rose]

...tell me.

[There's that hard tone again.]

What would you have done if I had realized sooner? Maybe I could have wrenched control of your proxy out of your grasp. I could have walked away.

[suicidoll]

...control is what precisely lead to everything...rather, the lack thereof. I can't disregard that possibility, but...

(She anxiously rests her hand on her chest, staring down at the ground.)

...what could I have done? If I had lost you, I would've had to begin anew. As things were, it was impossible for me to destroy it all on my own.

[cross_of_the_rose]

You have no idea what you put me through. All you ever cared about was stopping yourself.

I hope you don't mind, there wasn't enough of the real you to perform a proper burial, and the proxy... never got the honor.

[fruity_puppeteer]

Work, work, that's all you muses seem to think about.

You really ought to try lightening up...that is, if I weren't worried about your eyebrows flying up.

[cross_of_the_rose]

...Awfully cordial for a demon.

[fruity_puppeteer]

[Oh sorry, he needs to be resting on a cloud of cotton candy.]

That's the first time I've been called that! Usually it's jerk, meanieface, chaos lord, life ruiner, bully, scoundrel, dimple face, living scrabble, flying ass, annoying...

[Pause.]

You know, I had a list. Oh well.

[cross_of_the_rose]

It's the official designation. "Annoying" is accurate, too.

[fruity_puppeteer]

Pearls before swine. Or was it swine in pearls?

[Snaps up some pigs with pearl bodies.]

Excuse me, but my official designation is Lord of Chaos and Disharmony! Also I was the Duke of Grievances for a few months.

[cross_of_the_rose]

You are from a realm other than Earth, have come with the intent of harm, you are a demon by official sanction, regardless of your title in your home dimension.

And that is why I must continue to work.

[fruity_puppeteer]

Blah, blah, blah. It'd be easier to just accept the Lord of Chaos title, kid.

Work? I'm sure there's more interesting things you could be doing.

[cross_of_the_rose]

There certainly is; I've been behind in my alchemy studies. On the other hand, that would allow you free reign to waltz over and turn this place into your personal playground.

[fruity_puppeteer]

I think I got allowed free reign to do that anyways, but you're more than welcome to watch.

[cross_of_the_rose]

Or you're welcome to die slowly. It's only a matter of time.

The one whose head I inhabit has let me know some tidbits.

[fruity_puppeteer]

Like everyone hasn't learned tidbits about me. I wouldn't be doing my job if I didn't.

[cross_of_the_rose]

She's only using you to get what she wants.

[fruity_puppeteer]

[...okay, that's weird. Quick, retaliate with smartassery.]

Nightmare Moon? The dear Changeling Queen? I know their games and I know how to turn the tables. Don't you worry about that, kid.

[cross_of_the_rose]

Kreutzer.

[fruity_puppeteer]

You don't think I'm using her too? Naive. I could throw her away just as easily.

[cross_of_the_rose]

You don't think she has contingencies for that, too?