what we in the business call a bruh moment

[finalbows]

 WHO: Rose + ( ? )
WHERE: Rose Barn
WHEN: Night 30 into Day 31

good morning starshines

Comments

[pleasantmisery]

Okay! I'm glad we got that sorted out. I mean, we still have to talk to Blossom, but--it's something we can show that we're working on. Do you want to talk to her yourself?

[finalbows]

...Yes.

_{[ shadow fiend is going to have her hands full cleaning up his messes, and it WOULD help to be expedient. ]}

I'll handle it.

[pleasantmisery]

Okay! Let us know if you need help with the quest.

...Look, I know things seem pretty bad right now. But I don't think it's as unsalvageable as you think! You might--need to explain to more people about the curse and how it affected you, but. Just 'cause you need to be honest about what happened doesn't mean you can't, um, decide how to share it. I know you can figure out a way to do it. So don't give up, okay?

[finalbows]

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I... I know things are bad with Lily, but... I also need to...
_{I need to talk to Muffin, too. Soon. Maybe first. He has...}

I gave him a letter, to hold onto for me. Telling myself about all of this. He knows vaguely I have memory issues, just like Charon knew there was SOMETHING, however he found out, so maybe I'll...

I might. Try to talk to him first. After Blossom. I can't go to him and say I don't know how to make sure it won't happen again.

[pleasantmisery]

That sounds like a good plan! I think...if you can show him how you've tried to fix the curse, it'll go a long way to showing him you're sincere about being sorry. I mean, Muffin's a nice guy so maybe that won't matter so much to him, but... It definitely won't hurt!

[finalbows]

I know. The problem is he's too nice.

[pleasantmisery]

Umm... That's not a bad thing? Unless he's a doormat. But he's not, so...

...Do you not want him to forgive you?

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[finalbows]

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[finalbows]

...Shadow Fiend, I know myself and what I am and am capable of very well, even when I AM afflicted, mentally. I...


Would you like someone you enjoy as a person very very very much to remain.... close.... with someone you personally knew had done the things I have? When you also know that individual is still not under complete control?

[pleasantmisery]

I think that's for the someone you enjoy as a person very very very much to decide. Whatever you think about yourself... You should tell Muffin the facts, and trust in Muffin to decide whether or not he still wants to be friends with you.

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[finalbows]

_{[ so there's no outcome to this situation he can't 100% anticipate or ensure happens besides "the worst possible outcome, probably" ]}

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[finalbows]

_{[ growth is the fact that he is going to NOT choose the sure thing despite it sucking completely ]}

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I'll...
call him and see what happens. Soon. ...As soon as I can.

[pleasantmisery]

I could...be there? If you want? You know, as moral support. I'll cover my ears or something.

[finalbows]

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Goodness! You've posited a torture that I as myself would perhaps find greater than the one the harlequin's demon offered. That's incredible, shepherd mine. I really appreciate it, but I think I am now more prepared than ever to handle this on my own terms.

[pleasantmisery]

Haha, okay, okay, no moral support. But if you want some company after, no matter how it turns out, you can always call me, okay?

[finalbows]

I...

...I know.

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