text; un:goddess of death

[queenofkur]

[ A letter is posted on the network. Evidently, Ereshkigal is convinced she's sent it to the proper recipient, and not to everyone ever. Turns out she's not very good with technology. ]

To the guards who were in charge of helping Shizuka and I:

I write this letter to give you my sincerest apologies. I realize my reaction was excessive and no words exist that can properly convey the depths of my regrets. Of course, under normal circumstances, I would harshly reprimand you for your behavior. Attempting to use your authority to coerce results is shameful indeed. Making use of threats and violence is unbefitting of those with guarding duties. Furthermore, the position you hold require a certain maturity you are very clearly lacking. I firmly believe the three of you to not only be unfit for your duties, but also unfit for any positions that give you an ounce of authority over other living entities.

However, I shall not reprimand you this time as the fault is entirely mine. No matter how vile and repugnant your behavior was, it does not excuse my actions. As the Goddess of Death and Queen of Kûr, you are in right to expect more from me. I may have only intended to scare you when I took the form that is mine as Queen of the Gallû Spirits, but good intents does not excuse evil results. I had expected you to run away at a much greater pace than you did... Thus did my attack hit you. I am ashamed of my behavior and promises to do better from now on.

I talked to the doctor and he assured me you will be able to leave your bed within three months at the very most. It is my understanding human doctors tend to be very conservative in their estimates. I believe there is cause to be hopeful, in two months you may very well be back on your feet! I plan to visit you and bring a gift as soon as possible. Even if you are abhorrent human beings, as a Goddess of the human order, mine is the task to look after you.

I wish you the best of recovery possible;
ERESHKIGAL, GODDESS OF DEATH AND QUEEN OF KÛR

Comments

un: kijyo

[saudadist]

I don't think they'll care that much about such a backhanded apology

[queenofkur]

Backhanded? This apology is genuine.

[ She's confused, what's wrong with her apology? And then a split second later, as she realizes: ]

How are you reading this????

[saudadist]

you didn't make this private, did you?

everyone can see it

un: kensei

[keihatsu]

[ Shizuka feels something rise from within her chest, up to her throat, and out of her mouth - a laugh. An actual laugh. She hasn't laughed in so long that her ribs hurt from this unfamiliar feeling. ]

I was wrong about you.
You're not just a fool.
But a clown as well.

[queenofkur]

[ Okay, she's definitely giving up on salvaging her relationship with that awful woman!! ]

Saying such words after witnessing me is neither foolish nor clownish. It is stupid.

Dimwit.

[keihatsu]

Witness you do what? Throw a tantrum?

Imbecile.

text; @curse

[gimu]

wow, only 3 whole months. truly you outdid yourself, your majesty

[queenofkur]

It was an accident! I meant for them to escape the attack, not stare at me in awe.

[gimu]

it happens, i suppose
was it really that awe-inspiring to look upon?

text; un: contender

[originbullets]

( Oh boy, can he feel his brain seeping out of his ear. )

TL;DR
Tech isn't your strong suit, is it?

[queenofkur]

You are correct. No such technology exist in the Underworld and I am still getting accustomed to it all.

[ Honestly, she should be praised for having adapted so quickly so far! What other goddesses would be able to write letters digitally only after a couple weeks? Very few, surely! ]

[originbullets]

( He is closing his eyes so tight right now. )

Do you need help learning how to use the technology of this world?

( He cannot believe he's doing this, but it is concerning one of their teammates could compromise their presence like this. )

un: ice snap

[bowtography]

I kind of feel like
You're not that great at apologizing

[queenofkur]

This is what others have said.

This is my first apology letter. I am not sure what else to write.

[bowtography]

In a lot of cases, simpler is better!
Like a nice "sorry I hospitalized you, get well soon" kind of thing!

text; @rodya

[axethrows]

Okay, this is way too much to read on the network here! You lost me so fast-

[queenofkur]

Then please do not read it, this is an accident and was meant for other people!

[axethrows]

But if you tell folks not to read it, they will end up wanting to read it!
Anyways, they probably did deserve it so where is their apology to you?

un: livelaughlove

[idrila]

Would it not be more ideal to print this out
and hand the letter to them in person? Perhaps with a bouquet of Get Well flowers
to emphasize your sincerity?
From the context of the letter, they may be in a poor position to browse the internet,
and what are the chances they would come across this post?

[queenofkur]

I do plan to visit them in person.

A bouquet of flowers was exactly what I had in mind... I know where I can purchase beautiful ones.

However, please be aware I did not intend to post this for everyone to see. It was an accident.

[idrila]

Forgive me for not grasping the immediate intent of your post,
though this may prove to be a fortuitous accident for you.
You would not have received my useful advice otherwise,
especially if you truly wish to make amends with the guards.

Can I convince you to recite the contents of this letter instead?
But not to the extent where it sounds rehearsed!

@hearse

[wheft]

You know you can just tell the guards this face to face instead of sending them an email, right?

[queenofkur]

[ Oh great, another person criticizing her!! Everyone is so mean. ]

I will. I have a gift prepared for them when I visit.

@oxhour

[inversal]

This is a waste of time.

For what reason do you need to apologize?

[queenofkur]

I accidentally wounded those men and part of the punishment inflicted upon me is to apologize to them.

Though discussing with so many people has helped me realize how misguided this effort is.