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It’s been a long day for Kris. Darks Worlds, Prophecies, puzzles, evil jesters……..Rouxls, it was a lot for them. They were glad that the SOUL decided to lead them to their bedroom instead of forcing them to socialize with everyone.
Speaking of…….they do hope that it would stop acting sorry and apologizing for everything. It’s getting annoying.
The SOUL appeared in a more humanoid shape this time to communicate with Kris, looking similar to them but with noticeable differences. Kris doesn’t know why they choose to look like that, but doesn’t really care enough to ask why.
“WOW, that was quite an adventure we had back here, don’t ya think?” It said “Did you have any fun back there, Kris, what are your opinions on this?”
As it said this, Kris made their way to sit on the carpet of their room, one leg up, and leaning against their bed. This SOUL doing sitting down next to
“…” Kris really did want to respond. They didn’t want to really talk about it, this wasn’t supposed to be fun for them. They really tried not have fun. In their opinion their not really allowed to have fun in the Darkworld considering their role with the plan. (But they had to admit……it was a little fun)
The SOUL then responded with “Actually, just forget I said that. You probably didn’t have much fun there anyways.” Its voice filled with sorro.
“Look, I’m just really sor-“
(“Shut it”)
“Hmm?”
(“Just shut up. I’m sick of you apologizing all the time. What are you even apologizing about?”) Kris asked.
“Umm, for like possessing you and taking over your body and shit.” It said
Ah, that’s it. Kris internally cringed at that. It didn’t know that they had planed for this or that they had a lot more agency of their actions than they lead on
Of course, they couldn’t just tell them all of that and risk them asking too much questions and for the sake of the plan, so they just decided to play into it.
(“So…… this is your fault?”) They asked
“W-what, n-no no no no no! I didn’t want this anymore than you do, AT ALL!” The SOUL quickly replied (with a bit of offense to that too).
(“Hmm……… so, what are you apologizing for exactly?”)
“H-huh, I-I just sai-“
(“You said you didn’t want this either, and you sound very genuine…….. and offended.”) Kris stated. (“So what I’m getting from that is that this isn’t really your fault”.)
The SOUL thought about that for a moment. “W-well I guess, your right about that. I really didn’t want to possess you. When I first started the game, I was met but a mysterious person who told me that I had to make a vessel. And so I did, I decided how they looked, what it wore, its favorite color, and gave it a gift. I was praised for how I made it and was very proud of myself with it too………. Until I was told I wasn’t allowed to choose who I want to be in this world and my vessel was discarded.” The SOUL told its tale. “Then I was sent to you for some reason and I guess I just really felt bad about this whole situation for you.”
Kris thought about its words and couldn’t help but feel some sympathy for it. Not being allowed to be who you want to be, being told that your choices didn’t matter and forced into something you didn’t want.
(“That sounds like hell.”) They responded (“ I’m sorry you had to go through all of that.”)
“Now what are you apologizing for? You’re not the one who’s being used as a puppet.”
(“Yeah that’s right, but it’s the fact that you’re suffering in this too.”)
“Hmm”
(“Listen, we are both suffering with this. I don’t have much control over what I do, having to rely on you for most things, but you never wanted this to happen. Heck, you even had your own body but someone decided that no, you’re not allowed to have that. We’re both the victims in this, so stop acting like you’re not miserable too.”)
What Kris had said was true for the both of them, an unwilling puppet, and an unwilling puppeteer. Neither of them wanted this, neither of them had much of a choice in the matter. Kris didn’t want to have to become a vessel for the SOUL, and the SOUL didn’t want to take over somebody else’s life.
The SOUL thought about Kris’s words for a moment and sighed. “……… hmm, you… you are right about that. This is hell for both of us.”
(“So, why are you always apologizing to me about it? It’s getting old and annoying.”)
“Oh uh, I just kinda wanted to take the blame for this, since we don’t know who to throw the blame at. You know, just throw myself under the bus since you already hate me.”
(“Hate you? Who said I hated you?”) Kris asked dumbfoundly
“W-well I just thought tha-“
(“What I do hate is the fact that I have to share my body with somebody else, and not have much autonomy. But I don’t hate you. I barely know you. What I do know about you is that you took Ralsei’s word to heart and refused to hurt anyone we encountered. The only time you did use violence was against Jevil, and even then I had to convince you to try something else after dying for like the twentieth time.)” They said (“So no, I don’t hate you.”)
The Soul beamed at this confirmation, overjoyed to learn that Kris doesn’t hate them.
(“BUT, that doesn’t mean I like you either. We may understand each other a bit more, but this doesn’t mean that we’re friends or anything.”) Kris coldly replied.
“Thats okay, I guess.” The SOUL said with a smile “I’m just glad to know that you don’t hate me, and I really don’t expect you to want to be friends with me.”
Kris was also glad that the soul wasn’t so upset about. They were kind of appreciative of them for being so respectful to them.
“…..but I do hope one day we can be”
“……..I’m not sure that may happen.” The human mumbled aloud so it doesn’t hear. That’s one thing they like about this, the SOUL can only hear their thoughts, not what they say out loud.
The SOUL then decided to start talking again “Yeah, so we’re not friends, that doesn’t mean we can’t help each other out.”
(“What do you mean?”)
“What I mean is that we can try to make this shitty situation better and more comfortable for the both of us.” it said
(“…..like how?”)
“Like, whenever there’s a text box we both negotiate on which option to choose from, so you get a say in it as well. How ‘bout that?”
(“…..What about you? How do you benefit from this? What do I need to do for you?”)
“What do you need to do for me? What I want you do is that whenever you see the opportunity to, seize control, and do whatever you want!” The SOUL excitedly said.
(“Wait-huh? You want me to WHAT!?”)
“ You heard me, I want you take control whenever you can. I don’t want you to just be an emotionless puppet.” It told them. “Please, just try to express yourself in anyway that you can. That’s all that you need to do for me.”
Kris turned away for a moment, processing the words they had heard. They had never expected the SOUL to be this kind to them, or to care about them this much. Would it-no they still care about them if it found out about everything? Would they still be this respectful and kind to them if they told them the truth?
They didn’t want to risk it. The SOUL SHOUDN’T know anything, it could maybe ruin everything and they couldn’t let that happen. So Kris than decides do not tell them anything and just go along with them. The SOUL is supposed to be a tool, allowing Kris to enter Dark Worlds and seal the fountain’s. However… this talk with them, getting to know them more, has somewhat change their opinions on them. They didn’t trust them at all but wouldn’t mind being a little friendly with them.
(“……Do you have a name?”) They asked
The SOUL, surprised at their question at first, answered “Just call me “Jabbs”. Thanks for asking.”
(“Mhm. And uh, do you have any preferred pronouns? I’ve just been using they/them (and it) for you”) The human asked.
“Oh, um she/her. But I don’t mind they/them” Jabbs answered
(“Okay then, got it.”)
“……….Hey can I tell you something Kris?”
(“Hm?”)
“There may be times where I’m just very curious about stuff, so I may want to peak around. But if there’s something about yourself that you don’t want me to know, than just tell me and I’ll stop….probably hehe”
……
“What? You don’t trust me? Ha, that’s fair, we barely know each other. I’m not even telling you a lot about myself either. I just wanna make sure I’m not intruding much more than I already am. You know, you can have your own secrets and I can have mine, sounds fair, right?”
“(……….I really don’t know if I can trust you. You seem very nice but like you said, there are things about you that I don’t know. What if this is just an act and you go against me or something? I’m gonna need more time to fully process how I feel about you before I start to trust you.”) They pondered.
Unsurprisingly, Jabbs understood this. She didn’t feel upset or insulted by this. She even knows how to respond to this. “That’s okay, Kris. I shouldn’t have come on so strong like that. I just wanted you to feel safe around me, but I get it. It’s way too soon for that. I hope we can get to that point one day though.”
“Yeah, maybe.”
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After a bit of silence between the two, Jabbs had it in her to say “Hey, we’ve been sitting here for a while, I think it’s about time I got you to bed.”
Kris had to agree with them on this. They were tired and that lengthy conversation had drained them a lot. Not to mention there was a whole entire pie waiting for them downstairs. They really couldn’t wait to sink their teeth into it. Hell, they’re even drooling at the mouth a little just thinking about it. Plus, they wanted to pull a little prank on their new……….companion? I guess that works for now.
They must’ve been really lost in thought about it since they didn’t even notice that they were already standing at the bed.
If I go to bed now, it will mark the end of this chapter
Go to bed
❤️Yes No
As Kris crawled into their bed, Jabbs told them one more thing: “Goodnight, Kris.”
(“Night, Jabbs”) they thought with a smirk on their mouth. Oho, she is not ready for this.