[she has what looks like the same tree branch pattern that's on the lace of her skirt and bodice all over her arms, but there are a few words that can be made out here and there. She holds more power than you led us to believe briefly appears written on one of the branches.]
I never think about those things. They're all in the past, irrelevant.
[she might not care about hiding it from other people but she very much doesn't want to have to look at her own fears. the text on one of the branches changes again. You brought her back.]
[ her first thought is 'but you have to learn from your mistakes and your regrets' but then she's like. well this is an adult and she's had more time so i'm sure she's already learned everything she can from them!
except the text changes so. hm. maybe not. who knows. she's trying to be polite, though. ]
It's probably better not to dwell on them. [ nods very seriously. ] We've got bigger problems to focus on, anyway.
[ she's at least optimistic about that. somehow. or stubborn. or lying. one of those! ]
... We're at a disadvantage so any strength might help. And I've heard from people who could really use that wish for what they came from. But it's risky. I don't know yet.
... We're probably good to think it over for a little bit. And it's a mutual decision to reveal your monsters so—at least no one can force anyone into a partnership.
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Week 0: Monday
Could be worse.
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What could?
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The weird curse that's hitting everyone. It could have been painful or something.
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[it's just ink and words.]
If you don't read them, it can't affect you.
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[ respectable, honestly, with how many people are discreetly trying to hide theirs. ]
But even if you read them yourself, it's just bringing up stuff you're probably already thinking about, right? So it doesn't have to be a problem.
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[she might not care about hiding it from other people but she very much doesn't want to have to look at her own fears. the text on one of the branches changes again. You brought her back.]
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except the text changes so. hm. maybe not. who knows. she's trying to be polite, though. ]
It's probably better not to dwell on them. [ nods very seriously. ] We've got bigger problems to focus on, anyway.
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Yes, we really do. I'd much rather focus on serious matters.
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Too bad "serious matters" right now is mostly sitting around waiting...
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[hmm.]
What do you think about all of the monster nonsense?
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[ she's at least optimistic about that. somehow. or stubborn. or lying. one of those! ]
... We're at a disadvantage so any strength might help. And I've heard from people who could really use that wish for what they came from. But it's risky. I don't know yet.
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[sighing out.]
I would like the ability to use that wish. But I fear tying my life to someone else.
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