@duke; text

[frostfist]

I've found myself with somewhat of a slow day today so I thought I'd take the opportunity to get a few of my questions answered.

Is there anything you particularly miss from your home? Or something that make it unique and different from any other place you've been? I doubt we'll get the chance to visit our homes for an extended period any time soon or else I'd just visit and see for myself. As it stands, I'll have to settle for the next best thing.

No need to reply if you're feeling shy but I really would appreciate any answers you're willing to give.

Oh, and before I forget. I received an image awhile back that I was unable to decipher on my own. If someone would be so kind as to explain the meaning behind it, I would be ever so grateful.

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[ thanks ren, he still doesn't know wtf it means. ]

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[gimu]

probably not. i will have to ask.

do you not have entities sealed in jars somewhere where you’re from?

[frostfist]

I can't really say it is. The only things we keep in jars here are various jams and jellies and sometimes the remains of a loved one. I wouldn't call them entities though.

I'm going to assume your brothers haven't been turned into condiments though.

[gimu]

they are safe from consumption that i know of

[ little did either of them know… ]

tell me about these contained remains

[frostfist]

[ help ]

There's not much to tell. Some people prefer keeping their loved ones close to them even after their death and choose to burn their bodies until there's only ash left.

Personally I think it's all a little messy. What if you accidentally knock it over?

[gimu]

only a fool puts something so precious into an unsealed vessel.

besides it can just be swept up again. the roombas are adept at their job.

[frostfist]

You really are very practical, aren't you.

[gimu]

i am what i am. dirt or ash can’t be allowed to sit around even if it is made out of precious people.

[frostfist]

I suppose you have a point.

By the way, I heard you're Yuji's brother?

[gimu]

Yes. I am Yuji's Older Brother. Do you know him? Is he not exemplary??? [ the words seem a little bolder than before, somehow. just a trick of the, uh, brain, surely. surely. ]

[frostfist]

He's definitely a good kid. Strong too. You must be very proud of him.

[gimu]

Without end. Yuji is an amazing young man and I am most blessed to be his brother.

Do you have siblings?

[frostfist]

Plenty. I haven't spoken to them in quite some time though.

[gimu]

[ oh, that’s… sad. the duke has been alone all this time. ]

do you miss them?

[frostfist]

We drifted apart a long time ago. There's not much to miss now.

[ hell yeah, sidestepping the question. ✌️ ]

I wouldn't wish for any of them to end up here, in any case.

[gimu]

[ sad. just so sad. ]

when you feel lonely, you are welcome to stop by our room. there are snacks.

[frostfist]

[ what the hell (positive) ]

Is everyone in your family so nice?

[gimu]

[ huh. nice…? ]

hard to say, but yuji is the best of us all. i just want to be worthy of his goodness.

[frostfist]

From the sounds of things he cares for you quite a bit, and I have a hard time imagining him devoting his time and energy to people undeserving of it. So I'd say you're plenty worthy already.

[gimu]

[ ah. he needs to. to step away a second, just for a moment. there’s something in his eye. it tastes like emotion. agh.

agh!!! ]

youre a really good guy wrio of thesley i will remember you for the rest of my unnatural life

[frostfist]

Unnatural?

[ guess who hasn't picked up on choso being inhuman yet ]

[gimu]

i am half a curse and have existed for 150 years and may continue to exist for longer

[frostfist]

[ that sounds way lonelier than his own existence tbh.... ]

How does one become half a curse?

[gimu]

barring third party means, you must be born one.

[frostfist]

What exactly is a 'Curse' anyway? I don't think I ever asked.

[gimu]

a curse where i come from is born from the accumulated negative emotions of humanity. to put into context, middling to weaker curses are born from places like schools or hospitals. come curses are born from concepts, such as humanity's fear of natural disasters or diseases.