voice test SCREAMS

[unscorched]

I wish I could be as enthusiastic as you are, mun, but I'm afraid I cannot see the fun in being kidnapped and stripped of my magoi. Even if I'll be able to "live normally" there, those are serious transgressions.

[But what about Hakuryuu? HAVE YOU SEEN HIM TALK TO YOUR MOM.] Of course I'm worried about Hakuryuu! It's just... I worry he may be unhappy to see me, let alone speak with me again. Our last conversation was difficult, to say the least.

... regardless, have faith in yourself. If you intend to see this through and done well, you must be determined to do so.

Comments

[righty]

Hakuei...

[ Ouch. Of all the people to be unhappy with, his sister would never fall into that category. Though they may have different opinions for certain matter, he still loved her above anyone else.

If only she knew the lengths he would go for her, and already have. ]

It would be wise to continue to convince your mundane otherwise. This world does not suit you.

[ And because MOM IS THERE. He will not let her threaten you again. ]

[unscorched]

Hakuryuu... [Even if she's somewhat nervous, she's still happy to see her little brother. (Especially if he's not foaming with rage!!) She smiles.] I'm trying, but it is proving to be rather difficult. Would you tell me of what that world is like, just in case? I would rather hear about it from someone I trust.

[righty]

[ He can sense the nervousness, but for the moment chooses to push it aside for the moment. He knows what it is about after all, and as their situations stands, Hakuryuu is not prepared to admit he was wrong for what he said. He truly believes that was he said was true. They could simply agree to disagree for now. ]

It is what you have said- this world rids people of their magoi and distributes them into fake families. [ He pauses, the look on his face showing how displeased he was with both of them. ] Periodically our kidnapper, the Landlord, will hold events to regain our powers, but some magic beyond my understanding causes... strange things to happen.

[unscorched]

[One day she'll help you see the light man ONE DAY... But for now that would be something she could agree to.]

What strange things? You've been alright there, haven't you? [She trusts him to take care of himself of course, but she can't help but worry in that regard.]

[righty]

[ AND AT LAST HE'LL SEE THE LIIIIIGHT cept not really he's a bit on the cray cray side right now. ]

There have been times when this Landlord persuades your personality into acting like another, or doing things you normally would not. [ A pause. Small, audible exhale. ] ... And recently, even switch your body with that of another.

[ His dark expression alone should give enough clearance as to his feelings of the world, but to put it simply: ] I have, but my stay has become most unpleasant.

[unscorched]

[their current relationship rn (sort of) just replace dante with hakuei and trish with hakuryuu i guess]

How horrible... [And to think she hasn't been there all this time to help him. :(] This Landlord must have a twisted idea of what a home is if events such as those occur.

I have changed my mind. I must go there immediately.

[peachbaths]

[ No... NO IT'S THAT WOMAN WHY IS SHE GOING TO HOLLY HEIGHTS SCREAMS!!!

looks away ]

So you are headed for Holly Heights as well.

[ What else can she say? She really doesn't want to talk to her. Don't misunderstand, okay! ]

[unscorched]

Yes, it seems that way. [She smiles pleasantly. Kougyoku what is with you WHAT DID SHE DO WRONG... Or does she even notice Kougyoku's strange attitude towards her the world may never know.] How have you been faring there?

[peachbaths]

[ Hakuei why are you even concerned... Kougyoku doesn't understand. She sneaks a glance at the woman before looking away again. ]

I have, made friends! [ She's doing fine. ] Brother Kouen is there as well, so... [ She's doing very fine. ]

[unscorched]

[She's a nice person man you have to accept it...]

Kouen as well? This Landlord is powerful indeed... [They're one thing but A GUY WITH 3 DJINN?! WHAT IS THIS!! Oh, but wait--] That's great that you made friends though! I'm glad.

[Not that she understands completely exactly how much of a friendless loser Kougyoku is, but she means it all the same.]

[peachbaths]

[ Her eyes grow wide at that unexpected answer, then she hides behind her sleeves. ] It isn't anything to be happy about! It's only something normal people do.

[ Kougyoku stop your loser is showing ]

[unscorched]

Perhaps, but it is always a wonderful thing to be able to make friends. [What does she mean by "normal" though... Like people not part of nobility? oh hakuei if only you realized what kind of person you were dealing with.]

[peachbaths]

Yes... [ oh... kyaa.

I MEAN NO!!! but as much as she wants to disagree with this woman, (ugh) ] I feel the same way. Friends are also very important to have, um, even when one is in an unfamiliar place.

[ Yeah, yeah, she can roll with this! ]

[unscorched]

They are. In fact, I feel they can be especially important to have in an unfamiliar place. [After all, she would've been screwed for sure if she hadn't befriended Aladdin in the Kouga village... Friends are Very Good man.]

[peachbaths]

[ She gets an idea. ]

Then I will make as many friends as I can!

[ Why is Kougyoku's tone so.

Hostile.

SHE WILL MAKE MORE FRIENDS THAN YOU EVER WILL, HAKUEIIIIII ]

[unscorched]

[YEAH SHE'S KIND OF CONFUSED did she say something wrong there... The conversation seemed to be going so well too WHAT IS THE PROBLEM HERE?! Hakuei blinks, startled, but her smile still remains, if somewhat more confused than before.]

That's good. I hope you will be able to make many friends there.

[peachbaths]

[ IT'S NOT YOU, HAKUEI, IT'S HER! Kougyoku narrows her eyes at her cousin. This is no laughing matter. ]

I will definitely make more friends than you... [ Something she forgets to mutter under her breath. ]

[unscorched]

[gj kougyoku gj... Oh, but is that what this is about? Hakuei tries to stifle a laugh, but a small one escapes.]

I don't think you have to worry about that. A charming young lady such as yourself will make many more friends than someone like me, I'm sure.

1/2

[peachbaths]

Charm...

[ Did Hakuei just say something good about her? ]

[peachbaths]

[ But she laughed. IT'S A RUSE!! One-sided Rivals don't compliment the other to catch them off-guard. That's against the rules, Hakuei! Kougyoku knows this! ]

I—I have no need for your patronizing words and flattery!

[unscorched]

[man she is so lost rn KOUGYOKU WHERE DO YOU GET THESE IDEAS]

I apologize if I offended you. I had no intention of patronizing you with idle flattery.

[peachbaths]

[ there's some crazy shit in the imperial library ]

I... forgive you. [ reluctantly ] Perhaps it is better for us to we speak when you arrive instead of continuing this conversation. I have—I have friends to meet now. They are waiting. Definitely.

[ sorry she's lame and rude... ]

[unscorched]

[they're gonna need to clean that library out.... but omg PROGRESS?! granted progress for what she doesn't know but forgiveness is better than bizarre hostility right.]

I understand. I will see you when I arrive then, and please have fun with your friends in the meantime.

[kind and courteous to the last.....]

[gaudliness]

You're really going to encourage her to make you powerless? You must be joking.

[Is this girl a masochist or something? Why would she agree to that? It makes no sense to Apollo at all.]

[unscorched]

Of course not; however, if she truly intends to go through with this, I rather she do it well. That is all. [confidence is key to anything after all!! even in ruining her life apparently....]

[gaudliness]

[Hakuei, your thought process is so confusing...]

If she did badly, you might avoid such a fate altogether. Discouraging her would be a much wiser option, unless you do wish to go and are being dishonest about it.

[unscorched]

If she did badly, it would be an embarrassment to the both of us. [a sigh] There are some reasons to go, however; the more I hear of it, the more I worry for those there.

[or really just hakuryuu but SHE DOESN'T WANT HER LITTLE BRO TO BE THERE ALONE/SCREAMING IN ANGER ALONE]