𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯

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𝐼 𝓌𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝒽𝒶𝓋𝑒 𝓂𝓎 𝓇𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓃𝑔𝑒 .ᐟ
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[𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 @CVRSE0FDARKNESS]

Temp .📍

[𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 @CVRSE0FDARKNESS]

I've had a fondness for black cats ever since I was young , despite my mother calling me disgusting for being around them . . .

[𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 @CVRSE0FDARKNESS]

— could aid many other ailments indirectly or simply become a cure if someone happens to have the same symptoms as you . Though . . . It is quite unfortunate surgery isn't a viable cure .

( Hector moved his eyes off of Fennel, taking his silver tea spoon and idly stirring . )

[𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 @CVRSE0FDARKNESS]

( A sympathetic expression forms on Hector's face. It was known that the forgemasters all went through pain in their past, yet Fennel's condition persisted physically and was less easily hidden behind pursed lips . )

I do not think it is selfish at all , researching this —

[ℱennel .ᐟ @fujofennel]

truthfully...

( fennel hesitates. )

i am looking for a cure for my own condition . please forgive me for being selfish in that regard, but i want to believe that it is not only for my own sake but for the sake of others who also came to the castle, disfigured and in pain ...

[quotebot against humanity. @cIowneryism]

it’s okay to murder people if they disrespect your wife.

[quotebot against humanity. @cIowneryism]

i used to get bullied at school for having such a pretty face. they’d run after me pointing screaming, “pretty face! pretty face!”

[𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 @CVRSE0FDARKNESS]

healing tonics , anti-poison , anti-curse ?

[𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 @CVRSE0FDARKNESS]

( His cake was eaten in a graceful manner as he listened to Fennel , giving a couple nods of acknowledgement . )

Scheduling rotations is very important to get right , but I'm sure everything will be fine . May I ask what kind of medicine you are looking into ? Simple —

[ℱennel .ᐟ @fujofennel]

i have been overseeing the manufacturing of new tinctures and medicines. suffice to say, it is going very smoothly and we have not had any issues in the supply chain this time. i do worry about the over-harvesting of herbs in the region, but we are sure to rotate areas every —

[𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 @CVRSE0FDARKNESS]

tea and about myself . How have you been , Fennel ? Have you been doing much outside of your clay golems ?

[𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 @CVRSE0FDARKNESS]

( Hector took a small sip of his tea as well . )

That's good then . They do not need food but Fairy-types enjoy sweetness , so I typically have honey with mine to provide them with a treat .

( He places his teacup down in exchange for one of the cakes . )

Enough about the —

[ℱennel .ᐟ @fujofennel]

( fennel pauses, a grimace flashing across his face for no more than a second. he's remembering the time, several times truthfully but the most recent one, that he's yelled at the persephones. )

that... may be true.

( he pulls the teacup to his lips and takes a small sip. )

[𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 @CVRSE0FDARKNESS]

— adding a tiny drop of honey at the edge of his . The little Fairy-type excitedly licks at the sugary fluid when the utensil is placed again . )

Ah , I forgot to ask for sugar cubes . . . Apologies if you wanted some . I hope this makes our chat more relaxing none the less .

[𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 @CVRSE0FDARKNESS]

( He pours a teacup for the two of them , using the honey wand to add a small amount to his . )

I simply made the request , the maids of the castle are the ones more deserving of thanks .

( Now , Hector sets aside two plates with a couple mini cakes in front of them , —

[ℱennel .ᐟ @fujofennel]

( fennel watches as hector goes about setting down and arranging the tray. )

... once again, this is very kind of you.

( he's a little quieter, having interpreted hector's statement as more pointed than it should be. fennel takes in a sharp inhale and forces himself to relax. )

[𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 @CVRSE0FDARKNESS]

a teapot , some honey , and a plate of small but elegant petit four cakes . A small nod of gratitude was given to the maid as they closed the door behind him . )

Here , let me set this down for us . . .

[𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 @CVRSE0FDARKNESS]

( While noticed , Hector decided to politely ignore Fennel's fawning of the other forgemaster . )

Your admiration of Isaac is as strong as ever , but I do agree .

( A small knock at the door was swiftly answered by Hector , who was soon bringing in an orate tray carrying —

[ℱennel .ᐟ @fujofennel]

( upon the utterance of isaac's name, fennel lets out a soft exhale. not out of contempt or bitterness, but perhaps something else ... ? )

isaac has such skilled hands to create something as masterful as abel, truly . it is always a pleasure to be a part of his work, no matter —

[𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 @CVRSE0FDARKNESS]

It's quite a wonderous skill yes , to be able to to make these creatures from my own hands . Fairy-types are quite useful despite their lack of offense .

And I'm sure you're no stranger to Isaac's Abel , one of Isaac's most prized creations . Such detailed carvings . . .

[ℱennel .ᐟ @fujofennel]

i.. i understand . i will be more dutiful about having my meals on time. herbal tea does sound very nice, i will admit.

( fennel's eyes trail the fairy-type as it leaves the room. )

such a wondrous power, to be able to create sentient life of your own ...

[𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 @CVRSE0FDARKNESS]

— to fetch tea for two . The fairy-type soon exits the room through a small gap in the door . )

[𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 @CVRSE0FDARKNESS]

It certainly would be ! Herbal tea , honey and some light snacks should fill you up until dinner . In the future though , I advise you to eat some lunch .

( A little Innocent Devil pops out of a glowing orb , little wings fluttering as it listens intensely to Hector's request —

[ℱennel .ᐟ @fujofennel]

... !

( fennel smiles back, beaming at the praise, before he averts his eyes and then straightens out his expression. )

i may have skipped lunch, i fear. the thing with the golems, you understand ... i would not mind having afternoon tea with you, if it is your wish ...

[𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 @CVRSE0FDARKNESS]

— Have you had any sustenance recently ? Some afternoon tea may be in order . It would be good for both of us , don't you think ?

[𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 @CVRSE0FDARKNESS]

Your faith is quite touching , Fennel . My work has been proceeding with much success , Dracula seems quite pleased with the quality of my work and I am sure this mirrors with Isaac .

( A small and gentle smile forms on his face . )

Hmm . . . —

[ℱennel .ᐟ @fujofennel]

( fennel, almost instinctively, straightens up upon hector seating himself. )

... t-thank you . i am glad that it is not an issue .

if you do not mind me asking, how has your work been proceeding yourself .. ? i have nothing but the utmost faith in you both , of course.

[𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 @CVRSE0FDARKNESS]

— stool . )

As long as the noise is not paired with shaking the ground beneath my room , it is no problem .

[𝔇𝔢𝔳𝔦𝔩 𝔉𝔬𝔯𝔤𝔢𝔪𝔞𝔰𝔱𝔢𝔯 @CVRSE0FDARKNESS]

Such a shame . . . But the noise is no matter to me , do not worry . I have learned to tune out many of the castle's various noises . From the clicking of the heels of a Persephone to awful roars from the lower floors . . .

( Hector moves over to sit down on a nearby —

[ℱennel .ᐟ @fujofennel]

i do thank you for choosing me.

( fennel pauses, and purses his lips. )

... and yes. yes i have been. through no fault of my own, i must emphasize, one of them ended up malfunctioning and i had to ... repurpose it. once again, please forgive me for the noise.