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@soulsgrip.bsky.social
➤ — It pulls the strings and makes them ring. [18+ mun/themes.]
the reason i didn't have much to say after all that shit in the third sanctuary is because when i saw susie put her bloody hand on the side of ralsei's face i was just kind of thinking "that could be me i kind of wish that was me" yknow
* Ralsei, if you need protein... ▷ They suddenly have bishoujo eyes, holding out their hand. * 𝑰 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒗𝒊𝒅𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝒀𝒐𝒖.
* At least yours is only one. For now. * All three of my family members have fan clubs.
—𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐃𝐈@kindisms.bsky.social · 2mo ago* ‘I hate it.’ * ‘Thank you for the warm welcome, though.’
▷ Their hollow eyes, devoid of interest or passion in any way, lock gazes down with Noelle's at last. Kris doesn't bother moving this time, knowing she'd just pursue them again. * I don't want to be your anything. ▷ They say it harshly, trying to drive her away, before... * Least of all, that.
Elly@alonelyholiday.bsky.social · 2mo ago* Oh, c'mon, Krismas~! [ She squats, looking up at them. Smiling up at them. ] * It's me. * You know you can always come talk to me~. * We've been neighbors for Angel knows how many years. You can tell me anything~. [ Sing-song, with every word she says. ]
▷ Kris meets her gaze only briefly before looking down at the ground instead. Like they did on that day. They don't want to see her like this. * Yes. I'm sure.
Elly@alonelyholiday.bsky.social · 2mo ago[ She's moving around so that she's in their point of view. ] [ Hands behind her back. She's completely innocent here. ] * You sure? You sure?
▷ They turn their entire body to face the way they're looking. Away. * ... No.
Elly@alonelyholiday.bsky.social · 2mo ago[ Staring really hard at them. ] * Got somethin' to say? Hm?
▷ Kris pointedly stares off in a different direction. ... they've had enough of that already.
Elly@alonelyholiday.bsky.social · 2mo ago* (By the Angel I'd love to be in kismesis with Kris.)
* Don't worry, our secret is safe with me. * I mean your secret
* ... ▷ Well, Kris can't stop themself from worrying just because Noelle told them to. But they don't want to push any further on it either, afraid they'll go too far (again), or that I'll push even further after that (again). * Alright. The offer's... open, if you change your mind. —
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧..@gingerbreadh0use.bsky.social · 2mo ago[ A sigh, and she actively pushes her hand back to pace. ] * ..I- It's fine, Kris. * I'll.. I'll handle it soon, okay? [ She can handle one tough conversation by herself. She's not that fragile. She's not. ] * ..you don't have to worry.
▷ The reaction makes Kris feel guilty. They hoped she just had made up with Catti and hadn't told them yet. Guess not... they just ruined everything, as they always expected. * ... Sorry I mentioned it... maybe I can help you talk to her...? ▷ Anything to take that edge out of her voice.
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧..@gingerbreadh0use.bsky.social · 2mo ago* ... [ ..Her smile strains. Her eyes drift off, and her hand slows. ] * ..did, I guess. * ..I- Guess I forgot, fahah. [ ..a little further. A little more stilted at the edges. ]
* ... Do you? * I thought she was... mad. ▷ They move past the suggestion entirely with the topic change, skipping their reasoning for why they'd never ask her for anything.
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧..@gingerbreadh0use.bsky.social · 2mo ago* ... * ..pff. * You can just- Ask, Kris..?? I.. still pet Catti all the time.. [ Her head tilts, slightly. ]
▷ They lean into it instantly, dropping all pretense from their act. Fortunately they don't have a tail, or it'd be going crazy by now. * I win.
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧..@gingerbreadh0use.bsky.social · 2mo ago* ... [ Siiighhh.. Instinctively reaching out to pet their head. ] * Quit it..
▷ It started out serious, now they're in it for the pity points. Deliberately jutting out their lower lip and widening their eyes further to look extra sad. Little... dog whimpering noises...
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧..@gingerbreadh0use.bsky.social · 2mo ago* Feheheh.. * Come onnn.. that's- [ ... ] * That's not still gonna work.. 💧 [ It's working. ]
▷ Pause. They give her shoulder a light push. * No... ▷ And the wet puppy-dog eyes.
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧..@gingerbreadh0use.bsky.social · 2mo ago* ..So you can be the tall one? [ The pointing smile. ]
* I'm like Patrick with the sexy legs.
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧..@gingerbreadh0use.bsky.social · 2mo ago* ... * ..faha. Sure, yeah.
▷ They listened hard, but ⠀⠀the words ⠀⠀weren't there. * ... A goofy goober?
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧..@gingerbreadh0use.bsky.social · 2mo ago* Oh, easy! I'm !
▷ Eventually, Kris stops back in front of her. * ... * What are you, again?
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧..@gingerbreadh0use.bsky.social · 2mo ago* ... [ She's just imagining shitty captions, now. That's the one she remembers seeing, anyway.. ]
▷ Kris circles around her while clapping, occasionally stopping to deliver another 'Congratulations.' in a different tone of voice. ... They're doing an NGE reference, aren't they?
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧..@gingerbreadh0use.bsky.social · 2mo ago* Thank you.. thank you.. [ She starts making large, sweeping bows. ]
* The Noelles need the tar pit in their enclosure for enrichment.
* Congratulations. ▷ They start clapping.
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧, 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧..@gingerbreadh0use.bsky.social · 2mo ago* I am. [ Nodding. ] * Very much so!
* I'll get it done. ▷ They leave their methods in shadow, which is probably best for everyone.