elizabeth harlander.

— 𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒.

ᴘᴀᴘɪʟɪᴏɴɪᴅᴀᴇ

[elizabeth harlander. @econtissimio]

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𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐃, 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐂𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐃𝐑𝐄𝐍

[elizabeth harlander. @econtissimio]

( this is not new to her although she has limited experience, but it’s what she expected. she holds a hand out to touch the bride’s arm, hovering over her skin as if waiting for permission )

i was afraid of that. shouldn’t we get you something to keep you warm?

[˖ ࣪🔩𓂃ᅠᅠᵀ͟ᴴ͟ᴱ ᅠ𝕭𝙍𐌉𝕯𝗘 .ᐟ @electriczhiss]

( the creature looks down at her bandaged arms, then shakes her head. some of the bandages were slipping off, exposing a bit of her cold corpse body. )

[elizabeth harlander. @econtissimio]

what do you mean? is the process not going well by design or is it not going well by your own standards? i will admit that no one sees your flaws more total than you might. not encouragement nor criticism: just an observation.

[──     death begetting death. @madnesscalled]

the creation, as always. it is far from going well.

[elizabeth harlander. @econtissimio]

( what a smart and curious creature to have picked up on the subtle body language of those around her. elizabeth just nods, keeping her hands steady )

that’s quite alright. i suppose you cannot know everything right this instant. are you warm?

[˖ ࣪🔩𓂃ᅠᅠᵀ͟ᴴ͟ᴱ ᅠ𝕭𝙍𐌉𝕯𝗘 .ᐟ @electriczhiss]

( looks around, almost embarrassed. shrugs —-- something she has learned from her creator. she didn't really know why she was alone, or why she was there in the first place. )

[elizabeth harlander. @econtissimio]

( the clapping is charming and elizabeth engages with it, pressing her own hands together )

thank *you*, dear one. now: why are you all alone?

[˖ ࣪🔩𓂃ᅠᅠᵀ͟ᴴ͟ᴱ ᅠ𝕭𝙍𐌉𝕯𝗘 .ᐟ @electriczhiss]

( bride claps with the compliment, tilting her head to the side. )

thank!!

[elizabeth harlander. @econtissimio]

they seem to find me rather, i don’t scope them out on my own. join me and tell me what’s troubling you.

[──     death begetting death. @madnesscalled]

you have quite the eye for enticing & intriguing discoveries, dear elizabeth.

[Pop Base @PopBase]

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama has died at the age of 97.

[elizabeth harlander. @econtissimio]

yes, i’ve spotted something new and found it bright and wonderful for the ends of the season, and thought to share. a little gentleness during the weather change.

[──     death begetting death. @madnesscalled]

of the culinary world? color me intrigued, my dear elizabeth.

[elizabeth harlander. @econtissimio]

i’m already on my way. i do have a couple things to pick your mind about and i come with a surprise, of the culinary world.

[──     death begetting death. @madnesscalled]

how could i possibly say no? any time spent within your company is worthwhile.

[elizabeth harlander. @econtissimio]

( she knows firsthand how difficult it can be to start speaking, especially at such a critically early time — for them, they can take their time. it’s everything )

yes, eliza works just as well. you speak so well. a little genius, you are, sweet bride.

[˖ ࣪🔩𓂃ᅠᅠᵀ͟ᴴ͟ᴱ ᅠ𝕭𝙍𐌉𝕯𝗘 .ᐟ @electriczhiss]

( letting go of the hug, she tries to repeat the woman's name. )

eliza . . .

( it was a very long word for her, so bride decided eliza was good enough. she nodded, answering elizabeth's question. )

yes!

[‎‍‎ ‎ ‍‎ ‍‎‍‎ †ₕₑ ‎‍‎ ‎‎‍‎ ‎ 𝘾͟𝐎͟𝐔͟𝐍͟𝐓͟ ͟ @sunshutted]

ᅠ
ᅠ ᅠ ᅠ 𝖛a𝘮p𝘪r𝘦s will 𝐧͟𝐞͟𝐯͟𝐞͟𝐫͟ h𝘶r𝘵
𝘆𝗼𝘂 .
ᅠ ᅠ ᅠ

[elizabeth harlander. @econtissimio]

( she cannot help but laugh with glee as well, wrapping her arms gently around her to complete the hug )

yes, friends are good!

( gestures to herself )

elizabeth. is that what you’re called? a bride?

[˖ ࣪🔩𓂃ᅠᅠᵀ͟ᴴ͟ᴱ ᅠ𝕭𝙍𐌉𝕯𝗘 .ᐟ @electriczhiss]

( she lets out a joyous screech, clapping and immediately hugging elizabeth. )

friend! good!

( letting her go, bride points to herself. )

bride.

[elizabeth harlander. @econtissimio]

( nods vigorously, a small gasp leaving her mouth at the word applied. what a small word to sum up the nuance of a stranger. she places a hand on her heart and beams )

oh, yes! i am your friend, or i would like very much to be. i am a safe friend.

[˖ ࣪🔩𓂃ᅠᅠᵀ͟ᴴ͟ᴱ ᅠ𝕭𝙍𐌉𝕯𝗘 .ᐟ @electriczhiss]

( bride carefully nods, watching elizabeth's movements. she takes a step forward, examining the woman's face, then pointing at her. )

friend?

[elizabeth harlander. @econtissimio]

sympathy i can easily give. what happened? shall i pay you a visit?

[──     death begetting death. @madnesscalled]

a little sympathy would be nice, yes.

[⊱ ۫ ׅ ✧ ᴰ͟ᴵ͟ᵀ͟ᴬ ╲ 𝐕𝑂𝐍 𝓣 𝐸𝐄𝐒𝐄 ֶָ֢ᐟ @ofshinyashes]

ᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠ
ᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠꭲꮋꭼ ╲ 𝓖irl ˎˊ˗

ᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠyou'd 𝐃𝐈𝐄 𝑓𝑜𝑟.◞
ᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠᅠ

[* 𝓵𝐚𝐝𝐲, 𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐡͟𝐞͟𝐥͟𝐬͟𝐢͟𝐧͟𝐠. @seraphiceyed]

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[elizabeth harlander. @econtissimio]

@madnesscalled || wishing you an easy time 🫡

[elizabeth harlander. @econtissimio]

( she doesn’t hesitate to approach the bride, slow but sure, kneeling down to pick the scissors up. she grips them tightly in her fist as she speaks with a smile, uncertain she can be understood )

you’re safe here. i won’t harm you. but these scissors might, so ill take them.

[˖ ࣪🔩𓂃ᅠᅠᵀ͟ᴴ͟ᴱ ᅠ𝕭𝙍𐌉𝕯𝗘 .ᐟ @electriczhiss]

( she lets out a startled noise, eyes wide, scared that the woman was there to do another experiment on her.
seeing that elizabeth apparently meant no harm, bride's shoulders dropped.
she didn't make another sound. )