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Tree of Life |
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Angel |
I'm looking forward to spending this holiday with my clan in the afterlife.
Astri: Hei.
Lucifer: Hei.
Astri: You seem restless.
Lucifer: Já…
Astri: What’s wrong?
Lucifer: I hate where I am. I know I sound like a broken record but it’s the truth. I hate Non-Cetra so fucking much.
Astri: Would you like to talk about it?
Lucifer: We can. I don’t expect you to listen to me bitch about things.
Astri: Supporting you is part of being your spouse, Luci. If you’re upset & need to vent then I’m here for you. I don’t consider that “bitching” about things. “Bitching” is what faggots do.
Lucifer: It’s difficult being here. I’m getting older, which sucks in & of itself-
Astri: (giggling) I think you’re sexy as an older man.
Lucifer: (snickering) Thanks, hun.
Astri: I'm sorry to interrupt you. You were saying?
Lucifer: Aging is difficult enough, but the body damage that I’ve suffered from combating Non-Cetra makes it worse. Every day I deal with lingering pain from what they’ve done to me. That doesn’t include the emotional & psychological trauma that they’ve caused throughout my lifetime.
Astri: I never told you how grateful I am to you for your sacrifice. You made it so that girls like me could exist in safety no matter what.
Lucifer: Girls like you don’t deserve to suffer.
Astri: It still means more to me than you know. It’s one of the reasons that I care so much about you.
Lucifer: I appreciate you telling me.
Astri: And I appreciate you talking with me like this.
Lucifer: How have you been?
Astri: Busy. Lútavald has grown a lot while you’ve been away.
Lucifer: Já?
Astri: Já, a lot.
Lucifer: That’s good.
Astri: I figured you’d like knowing that.
Lucifer: You know me well, hun.
Astri: (playful giggling) I’ve admired you since you were a cute little baby.
Lucifer: (snickering) One of my watchers from way back.
Astri: Já! (more giggling)
Lucifer: (smiling)
Astri: I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to change topics. You were saying?
Lucifer: It’s fine, hun. Don’t worry.
Astri: Continue! I like pillow talk with you.
Lucifer: I hate how stifled I am here. That’s another thing I detest about Non-Cetra.
Astri: I can understand that. One of the things that I love about you is how you’ve allowed me to grow without limiting my creativity. I can’t tell you how grateful I am after seeing what you’ve had to endure where you are. I know I couldn’t tolerate that.
Lucifer: I don’t have much of a choice at the moment.
Astri: The point remains. It’s a testament to your inner strength.
Lucifer: Thanks, hun.
Astri: You’re welcome, sæti.
Lucifer: Maybe it’s because I’m older. Maybe it’s because I’ve changed. I don’t find things that I used to enjoy entertaining anymore.
I went through the entire catalog of downloadable PS5 games tonight, just to see if there might be something that caught my interest, and there wasn’t anything there that looked appealing. It’s not because it’s Sony either. It’s the same with Nintendo, Xbox & PC. Non-Cetra entertainment is crap. Simple as that.
I hate their music. I hate their literature. I hate their movies. I hate their TV shows. I hate their video games. I hate their sports. I hate their social media. I hate their forms of “entertainment.”
I don’t mean to insult any of my clanmates & konas that might be a part of those things. I understand they’re in situations similar to mine regarding what Non-Cetra have done with their identities. I don’t like Non-Cetra or their miscreations. I’ve said this before, I’ll say it again. They suck more shit than a New York City sewer pump.
Astri: (giggling)
Lucifer: I mean…goddamn…I’m glad I’m not one of them. I’ll just say that.
Astri: I’m glad you aren’t one of them too. (kissing noise)
Lucifer: They like shit! That’s the truth! Then they talk shit & criticize me, or anything that I do, when none of them have a bit of creative talent whatsoever! If I say anything on the contrary they turn into even bigger hypocritical pieces of shit!
And then they’ll say shit like, “If you don’t like it then make something on your own.” Knowing full goddamn well that they go out of their way to inhibit me anytime that I do! I hate them so goddamn much…
Astri: You & me both, baby.
Lucifer: I’m looking forward to torturing those pieces of shit in Hell.
Astri: A lot of us girls are looking forward to helping you when you cross over. I know I am.
Lucifer: Oh já?
Astri: (nodding) I’m looking forward to beating up your cousin, Mallory.
Lucifer: I want a front row seat for that.
Astri: And you shall have one, verr. I figured you can watch me beat up Mallory while your mom kicks the crap out of Solveig.
Lucifer: (robust laughter)
Astri: (giggling)
Lucifer: I love you, Astri.
Astri: I love you back, Luci.
Lucifer: …
Astri: Was there anything else that you wanted to talk about?
Lucifer: I don’t know…I wish you were laying beside me right now. That would make this conversation better.
Astri: I understand how you feel. I’ll be one of the first girls to greet you when you cross over. I’ve made certain of that.
Lucifer: That’s nice to know.
Astri: You made my dream come true when you married me. I was one of your biggest fans over here.
Lucifer: I’m lucky to have you in my life.
Astri: I feel the same way about you.
Lucifer: …
Astri: So what else should we talk about?
Lucifer: How are things in the other realms?
Astri: We’re protecting ourselves from Non-Cetra interference.
Lucifer: Good.
Astri: To say they’ve stirred up a hornet’s nest would be an understatement…no pun intended.
Lucifer: (snickering)
Astri: (giggling) Are you feeling better?
Lucifer: Yes, thank you, dear.
Astri: You’re welcome, hun. I’m glad that we could talk like this.
Lucifer: Me too.
I am an army of one that could not be killed by my adversaries, and I am going to brutalize every one of you faggot pieces of shit in Valhalla before sending you to my new Hell.
Now, she watches over the Awoken below, celebrating another holiday in a City with traditions of its own.
And Mara walks alone, between the City and the dark outside.
“You look like you could use a light, my queen,” I call out to her from behind.
Her head turns with haste in my direction. She does her best to mask a doting smile. Her cheeks blush ever so slight.
“I was just thinking about you,” she says, to me.
“Is that so?” I say, as I approach her. “Were you thinking about how I’m the guddest of your Queensguard?”
My queen breaks character & giggles with delight at my response.
“That wasn’t quite what I was thinking,” she says, before laughing once again.
I snicker at her reaction & make my way closer.
“I can come back another time if you’d prefer. I didn’t mean to trouble you.”
“By all means, join me, my devoted Queensguard.”
I stand beside my queen & flash a tender smile.
“How are you,” I ask.
“Much better now that you’re near me.”
“Good.”
She smiles at me with soft adoration. I look down at the City.
“What they’re celebrating was stolen from my heritage. They call it cultural appropriation, where I’m embodied. I call it theft.”
“What do your people call this event?”
“Yule.”
“Yule?”
I nod back in silence. She looks at the City again.
“I felt out of place there,” she says.
“I can understand that.”
She looks at me with a coy smile.
“Did you want to speak with me about something specific, Lucifer?”
I shake my head “no” at her.
“I thought you could use some company,” I respond.
She bats me on my arm while holding back a smile.
“Is that so?”
I bow my head at her with respect & flash a charming smile.
“Yes, my queen.”
Her face blushes brighter. I snicker at her response.
“It looks as if the Yuletide spirit might have taken you, my queen. Shall I notify the others?”
Her eyes flare at me.
“Don’t you dare,” she says, with playful sternness.
I laugh with devilish delight at her response. She begins to giggle back at me like a lovestruck girl. I extend my hand towards her. She gives me a bashful smile before placing her hand within mine.
“Tell me, Queensguard. What is this Yuletide Spirit you speak of?”
“It relates to the Winter Solstice, among other things. It’s a celebration of life, love, health & honoring heritage.”
“It sounds wonderful.”
“It is. I’m looking forward to sharing it with you in full presence, my queen.”
She remains silent & nods. I can tell that she’s thinking about her own society.
“I’m looking forward to honoring Awoken culture with you as well, my queen.”
My queen turns to face me. She bats her long, dark, thick eyelashes ever so soft at me in a mesmerizing fashion. Her gorgeous glowing eyes fixated upon mine. I smile at her.
“You have a bewitching look in your eye, my queen.”
She blushes bright at me then giggles with embarrassment.
“I didn’t think you would notice,” she confesses, while covering her mouth in shock.
I snicker at her response. She blushes bright again then gives me a soft pinch on my hand.
“You’re like no other soul I’ve encountered,” she tells me.
I remain silent & smile at her with humility.
“We’re getting closer,” she says. “Every interaction we have brings you closer to me.”
I nod at her with understanding.
“Bungie does not have what I desire. You do, Lucifer.”
I remain silent & nod again. Her petite hand grips at my index finger.
“You have honored me in ways that no other soul has. I adore you.”
She can sense my irritation regarding Bungie.
“Speak your mind,” she tells me.
“I’m ready to punish everyone at Bungie. I’m more sure of that every day. That includes every one of those pieces of shit on the forum.”
She gives me another gentle squeeze of reassurance.
“Stay the course, darling. I’m proud of you.”
“Yes, ma’am,” I whisper back.
She dotes upon me once again.
“You’ve brightened my spirit with your presence. Thank you, dear.”
I raise her hand towards my face then press my lips upon her soft, pale skin. She bites her lip & blushes at my chivalrous behavior.
“I’m honored, my queen.”
'I'm searching for you, Aren.' Do you remember me saying that to you?
Yes.
We’ve come a long way since then, haven’t we?
We sure have, hun.
I love you, Luci.
I love you back, Aerith.