An old muse finally came back from lj; homeless but potentially looking

[peccaret]

[ The voice comes soft, bitter, and amused all at once. And, it is not without a twinge of envy. For someone who is seemingly leading an empty and endless existence, that's quite a bit of emotion that can be read. That is, for those who know her. Otherwise, she simply comes off as stoic. ] One more. [ Wrath. ] To what end do we seek now, if there will ever be one? Will it all burn, like all those years ago? [ Does it seem like she's talking to herself? Oh, yes. ] Or will this simply continue on, a cycle never-ending?

[ ... ]

I do not pray, Mundane. The inevitable will play out in its fatality. It would be foolish to hope for a peaceful resolution.

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AAAAAH ELLUKAAAAA

[falseidentity]

[...The Countess can tel you've been through a lot, though she. Doesn't quite understand your words.]

Sometimes, hoping for a certain resolution can be just enough. Otherwise there is little reason to continue onward, is there not?

SCREECHES COME TO MY ARMS AAAAA

[servantofevil]

[ ... You remind him of someone he knows though you look entirely different--the way you talk though. Allen has to be sure! ]

... Miss Clockworker? Do you mean that knife...?

[ You know, the one he stopped Clarith from using and becoming Wrath HERSELF with... man, for the one who is apparently going to eventually be important he's very out of the loop here. ]

asdfgjhkl GO EASY ON ME it's been a while for this muse

[peccaret]

[ She glances away, dismissively, a small smile upon her lips. ] Such hope... it is for the transient. [ True words, perhaps, and even truer still for her. She isn't transient. She's eternal. ]

Me and my Veno/Allen want to collect you. ;u; Because yesssss.

[falseidentity]

Perhaps you are right. But without hope for the future, then there is only stagnation. I couldn't live like that.

[It would be far to boring.]

/CRASHES INTO EMBARRASSINGLY

[peccaret]

[ Allen, too, gets a small, ironic smile. How many times has she see that particular face again and again? There is a hint of gratefulness, however, for what he has done. ] ...Ah? You recognize me. [ She'll ignore the comment about the knife for now. Pointedly. ]

you're at a game with them??

[peccaret]

When one does not change, yes, that is the result. [ Stagnation. ] But change occurs regardless of hope, and it is not often for the better. So I ask: why waste time with it?

NO, but I have a musebox for Evillious things! /o/;

[falseidentity]

Because even if change happens regardless, even a tiny hope can have sway.

[It's why she's risking herself to find the missing women. Not just for Yufina... But because someone has to, and because someone has to be brave enough to.]

!!!! count me in, bro/sis!

[peccaret]

You are truly dedicated to this 'hope', I see. [ A chuckle. If it sounds like she's mocking her, well. She is. ]

I will PM it to you shortly.

[falseidentity]

If I don't hope, then I've already lost. It's as simple as that. And I can't go losing when there's countless missing women.

[Not after she's already cut her hair, had to pretend to be something other than a countess, lost someone else dear to her--]

/o/

[peccaret]

[ Her lips purse as she regards her thoughtfully for a moment. Eventually, in a slightly deadpan voice: ] Ah, I suppose there is a need for people like you in the world...

[ Blah blah hopeful fools and all. ]

[falseidentity]

My husband would agree with you, for what it's worth.

[NOT THAT SHE... Likes Count Crim. :| Such a jealous and controlling man.]

[peccaret]

[ ...Why is she not following this. An eyebrow is raised at that comment. ] The... king? [ She has to speculate that. Because to what she remembers, Kachess Crim is, well, male and had married Yufina. Gdi, d_m, for confusing this sorceress so. And this young woman just seems to be an alternate variation of Kachess Crim. ]

[falseidentity]

[That gets a very odd expression for a moment, then a laugh.]

I should hope not! I was married against my will to a count in Marlon. I'm... Hardly a faithful wife, though, and I don't very much like the Count.

[lol Lesbians. which makes everything with Venomania twice as dangerous, and why she's masquerading as a man when she's in Asmodean.]

[peccaret]

I... see. [ Confusing!! Does this mess up the time line? Oh, screw it all. She's not going to think about it. (La de da running away from emerging issues is fun~) ] Perhaps it is better that way. I would not fault you for not being faithful to someone of whom you are not fond. [ Although, issues of faithfulness or lack thereof did cause quite a few problems when sins are involved. ]

[falseidentity]

Thank you for not judging me for doing so, Madame.

[...Kind... Of... ...Let's just say she doesn't get to kill a certain someone on the first attempt at his life. :|;;; ]

[peccaret]

Although... it does make me wonder. [ Another pause, and her voice lowers. ] To what extent would you display that unfaithfulness. Adultery? Betrayal? ...Murder? [ Should she start reciting all derivatives of the Sins now, or... ]

[falseidentity]

...I do have a lover, but we've been trying to make arrangements to run away together for some time now. But that is about the extent I believe I would go to, and only for the woman I love.

[Yufinaaaaaa. Don't even get Chessa started on her she will. Go on for hours.]

[peccaret]

Love comes with such high risks. If you are truly prepared to do everything for her... [ Her voice drifts off, but the meaning that Chessa should be ready to do anything is obvious. None of this ' about the extent I believe I would go to' nonsense. ]

[falseidentity]

...I suppose you're right. I guess I'd only like to believe that's all I'd do.

[But then, isn't she planning on slaying a demon to get Yufina back?]

[peccaret]

[ Now she appears to be satisfied with that answer. ] If I have one hope in this moment, it is that I hope you do not expect to remain the same after this ordeal. [ It's said dryly. ]

[prolong]

[E's trying to make heads and tails of what she said, but in all honesty, he can't even begin to figure it out.]

You don't make any sense.

[at least he's blunt about it]

HOLDS YOU HAPPILY HRRRR Ellukaaa *A*

[servantofevil]

[ A-ah... she's being herself again. This is definitely the woman he knew. Allen tries to smile, but this is a little... awkward for him. ]

It... was more your demeanor. But it's nice to see you again.

[ He isn't even aware of much. Hell, he had no idea she was possessing someone else, so he just thinks she changed how she looks using ~magic~ or something. ]

And... I'm sorry about not going with you when you offered. I don't really know what you're trying to do, but... if I can help, I'll try.

[ You know even though he's technically dead BUT STILL. ]

[falseidentity]

I don't. I'll be facing a demon who could easily add me to the number of missing women. The risks are great, and it's quite likely I could fail--either by dying or becoming one of the missing women. But it's a chance I am willing to take if it saves Yufina.

[Pride is probably her greatest sin, oops.]

[peccaret]

[ ...Well, it was like she had been talking to herself. Or maybe she really is crazy.

Still. Plebeian. A small smile. ] Does it not?

/ALSO CLINGS TO ALLEN

[peccaret]

[ The sharp look in her eyes tell that yes, yes, he should have gone with her. She then glances away. ] What is done is done. [ It's not a comment of accepting an apology. ] Whether it [ That is, him being like... a ghost or whatever. ] complicates events or not in the end remains to be seen.