on returning from a hiatus

[phrenesis]

Enough lazing about, child, there is much work to be done. Oh- no no no, don't doubt me, we have made plenty of progress since the last time you felt the need to remind me of my current predicament. [ with a vaguely theatrical flair to it: ] The wand can wait, as long as you effectively allow us both to return to my prospective allegiances.

[ allegiances with demons, Bella, and you insist on misguiding your little cousin. what a charming personality you have ]

I will give you this week, girl, any longer and we will have a far worse encounter than just this conversation.

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[liquidsky]

Allegiances, my lady?

[phrenesis]

There is Regulus, for one.

But more important, demons, Crouch! Not those beasts of books- creatures of legend, willing to lend a hand too.

[liquidsky]

Only you would find companions like that. I won't begrudge you that replacement.

Although you know your cousin is... To be questioned.

[ruination]

Allegiances. [ said with a subtle edge of distaste and with a look that might suggest he's testing the taste of the word on his tongue. ] You've found suitable prospects in that city?

[stag_seeker]

Look what the cat dragged in. Ruby City? That's where I'm being sent, so I can meet up with Sirius. He needs someone to keep him sane and away from weirdos like you.

[phrenesis]

It isn't a replacement, not really. Creatures of legend or no, they are not our equals, mine or yours.

My cousin is an extra number to add to our ranks. Safety in numbers might not be the worst strategy for now.

[phrenesis]

As suitable as werewolves have been to our cause; which is within measure, yes? If I may, my Lord- if they are this willing to break us [ me ] out of our [ my ] prison, then it would be foolish to reject the help. Especially so if the Order is suddenly increasing in numbers! We owe them nothing, after all.

[phrenesis]

That you'd think I would want to be around my dear cousin anymore than I already have to is precious, Potter. I assure you that chivalry will be wholly unnecessary.

[ or so she says :D ]

[stag_seeker]

It's not chivalry, it's being a best mate. Keep away from him, Bellatrix. If you intend to hurt him, you'll have to get through me first.

[siriuslybad_dog]

[Dear God. Not her.]

I feel sorry for the poor creature which happens to be your mundane. Don't you ever tire of being the persistent, deranged person you have turned out to be?

[phrenesis]

Don't be foolish; last I heard getting through you wasn't that difficult. Perhaps you should let the family take care of this, as it should be.

[phrenesis]

[ Missed her? ♥ ]

Oh, I could ask you the same thing! The difference is I don't really , really care for your petty insults. The girl can obviously handle my presence, I'm merely doing her a favour by adjusting her accordingly.

[siriuslybad_dog]

[Sorry cousin but nope.]

Adjusting? Is that what you call it? What, no Crucio or Imperius this time? I'm surprised, Bella. I really am.

[phrenesis]

[ Loosen up a notch! She definitely missed you. Especially the killing part. :D ]

Oh trust me I would love to do so. Alas, this child is not physically with me, so I must be a little more... Creative. You would know a thing or two about that now, wouldn't you, Sirius? You're not that dull.

[siriuslybad_dog]

[Yep, well he's alive. Sorry, Bella.]

I know how much your sick mind enjoys torturing those you believe beneath you. It makes me sad hearing such things from you, yet I am not surprised in the least. Mother and father would be proud. [Sarcasm easily traceable in his voice.]

What do you mean by that?

[phrenesis]

[ They should totally meet up again in the Death Chamber. THEY CAN REENACT ]

Sad? Why, could it be that there is still some concern left for me in your heart? [ That was the most mocking tone, too. ] Why Sirius, I had no idea.

[ With a dismissing wave of her hand: ] Words are powerful, you know this, do you not? I don't need much more than that when I have full access to her thoughts.

[siriuslybad_dog]

[Oh, how fun! I am sure Sirius will love pretending to die over and over again. Not. Oh, Bella you sadist pfft.]

I feel sorry for you because you are a lost cause. A reckless case. My poor, deranged cousin. [Yep, deranged.]

Of course I know how powerful words are. Have you got your mundane under the Imperius curse? I would be surprised if you haven't already.

[phrenesis]

[ Always count on Sirius Black to spoil her fun. She was sure this was the one thing they could have fun with. ]

What you think of as sad, pitiful traits, are revered by some. You needn't feel sorry for me, cousin dear. I might suspect you're becoming sentimental and that will simply not do.

I needn't cast such a curse - not yet. She brought me back willingly and she will continue to allow me my fair share of action that way. The alternative will be regrettable for her.

[siriuslybad_dog]

I feel sorry for what you have become. Your delusional world that you live in. It's just sad. [Oh, he's not sentimental towards you, Bella. He just knows what kind of person you are. Reckless and evil. A lost cause.]

It's only a matter of time, am I right? As soon as she fails to do your bidding, you'll curse her into insanity. Just like the Longbottoms.

[phrenesis]

Delusional? You and I both live in the same world, or have you forgotten that? Blood is thicker than water and I dare say if it weren't for your... [ with a dismissive wave of her hand: ] Obvious, unfounded disagreements with our goals, then we would have quite a bit more in common than you think.

[ But, oh. That'll earn him a loud cackle in response. ] But she performs so much better than the Longbottoms! It is so, so much easier to get accurate responses from her.

[siriuslybad_dog]

I know we both live in the same world, Bella, yet your version of the world is vastly different from my own. You believe that others who are not of pure-blood are filth and traitors. Not even human. There is a choice in life in how you perceive the world around you. Your view is narrow, restricted. You're almost locking yourself into a useless ideal.

It will not last.

[phrenesis]

Because they are filth, our ancestry has taught us as much! Were it not for their kind and their behaviour towards us, we would be free to pronounce ourselves witches and wizards in this age. Our Lord is only fighting to redeem our rightful place.

[ Can you say delusional? ]

You warm up to those worthless creatures so easily - maybe you ought to have been born one of them and spared your own mother her sorrows.

She will do as I say. You have no say in this.

[siriuslybad_dog]

He sighed and pinched his nose. He knew very well that the argument would go no where. Bellatrix viewed every Muggleborn and Half-blooded witch or wizard as filth. Sirius did not.]

They are not worthless, as you have never got to know one. Lily Evans is one of the kindest- [He closed his eyes for one moment, a pang of loneliness aching inside his heart.] -was one of the kindest people you could ever have met. You know so little about the real world, cousin. You and your dreams of pure-blooded perfection.

[phrenesis]

Lily Evans was a mudblood and the mother of my Lord's most insufferable adversary. Trust me when I say that the only reason I would have had to meet her would be to kill her, myself.

[ Which doesn't really help the case, but she's stubborn. It's in their blood, isn't it? ]

You are in no place, no place to tell me of how I see the world. You're a traitor, Sirius, or have you forgotten that? You and your friend James Potter, alike.

[siriuslybad_dog]

[Sirius just stares unfixing at Bella, unable to form a coherent sentence, which wouldn't come out as just insults and more fuel for the argument.]

No, she was more than that, but I see there is no reasoning with you, Bella. You are fixed in your ways and everything I say against you will result in more hatred. James Potter was a good man and nothing can change that. [His voice cuts through the air like ice, anger rising within his voice. The memories of his friends are just too strong to ignore.]

[phrenesis]

He was a blood traitor, just like you! [ She doesn't sound much calmer in return, what with her tone of voice rising in response to his. ] Don't speak to me as if you hold any hope of resolving our issues. It's much too late for that. Your fates alike were well-deserved.

[siriuslybad_dog]

You're just too narrow-minded to see through your hatred, aren't you? Obsessed by blood purity and elitism. [He just sighed as he looked at her. Poor, wretched, creature.]

I know I cannot change your mind, Bella, as it's already set out in the way you've chosen. Such a shame though. If only you could break through the barrier of hatred and prejudice to see there is so much more in life than this.