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

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?

[queenofkur]

Of course! Why would you doubt it?

[ Her poor self-esteem can't take it! ]

[gimu]

i’ve never seen a goddess of death or a big name queen before. for all i know, your true form could have entranced them by it’s unexpectedness.

like a golden rabbit.

or a capybara.

i’d stop in my tracks for a capybara.

[queenofkur]

No. My transformation was what you humans would call a gigantic skeleton.

But a majestic one, with a veil longer than any you've seen before.

And with multiple skulls and a lot of magical blood.

[ She's very proud. ]

[gimu]

[ that… that’s A Lot but totally in line with what he’d expect of a deity-type. It Checks Out. ]

were the skulls on the shoulders, or elsewhere? inquiring minds wish to know.

[queenofkur]

[ Oh wow...! He's actually interested in her transformation? The text in her reply is sparkling. She didn't use some html or css for it, it just sparkles. Best not to question it. ]

Around the spine and on the rib cage, if you want to know!

[gimu]

[ it lights up the inside of his head like a neon sign. agh. ]

that is so many skulls. no wonder they stopped. you must have been really angry

[queenofkur]

[ He sounds impressed and awed... So of course, the text keeps sparkling. ]

They were threatening me and using violence, of course. A perfect goddess cannot allow such transgressions to slide.

[gimu]

[ she is so bright. it's so bright! flowing red stack does nothing! wait, maybe if he does this, it'll insulate-- ]

understandable. yes, it's perfectly understandable
comprehensible
hardly reprehensible
somewhat defensible

what did you even hit them with?

[queenofkur]

I thrust my spear into the ground and the resulting shockwave is what hit them.

[ It is pretty cool that the mere shockwave of her attack had such devastating effects, right? She's feeling her confidence soar! Such a kind and understanding interlocutor. If only everyone could be like that... ]

I thank you for being so understanding, even if I am undeserving of such kindness.

[gimu]

i see [ too much, his whole skull has been lit up from the inside. ]

for someone with so many titles you are very humble [ ? ]

[queenofkur]

[ Wow! Is he buttering her up? No matter, she likes it so he can continue. It's not often she gets compliments of any sort. ]

I am unaccustomed to hearing kind things such as the ones you said. I do not know if this qualifies as humbleness, but I appreciate the sentiment all the same.

[gimu]

[ closing his eyes does nothingggg.

but if that was considered kind... ]

you've really had a hard life until now haven't you?

[queenofkur]

I

[ There is a five minutes delay until her next reply.]

Not at all! I am very happy with my life, I have found a lot of fulfillment and joy in conducting my duties. I cannot imagine of a life better than the one I've had so far.

[ Noticeably, her replies are no longer sparkling. ]

But I thank you for your concern.

[gimu]

[ it’s like dance floor strobes suddenly shutting down. everyone pack up, party’s over.

interesting. ]

it’s okay if you do imagine something different. i do too.

but good job so far with the one you’ve got.

[queenofkur]

Thank you!

Likewise, I can tell you're a person with great skills when it comes to discernment. [Why else would he be in awe??] I hope your life is a joyful and satisfying one!

[gimu]

thank you, ereshkigal, goddess of death and queen of kur. [ it's nowhere near as fancy as hers was, but there does seem to be a bit of embellishment on the brain texts there. just a little. ]

good luck with your letter delivery.

[queenofkur]

[ There are no replies.

She's just crying on her bed because that's the most respectful and kind anyone has ever been towards her! Even as she's done something bad and doesn't deserve kindness. She'll make sure to remember his name so she can properly thank him when they meet in person. ]