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[knifemonopoly]

I see. I think I understand you better, too, now...I think that's a worthwhile goal! I wish you luck, in protecting her heart!

[He's always felt that protecting one's own heart in Ryslig was key to being able to endure the place. This is exactly how Cagliostro should be looking at things: Saint-Germain is lucky to have her.]

I'm familiar with that principle of alchemy. It worked similarly in my world. I don't even disagree with her that here, the best way to ensure an act's success is to determine who it will force to suffer...

...but it's hard to control who the targets will be. The effects will spill out in ways you can't predict...people will always be hurt worse than you intend, especially if you're trying to do something big. And, if she's the sort of person who feels guilt over things like that...then, she'll be hurt, too, and the only one who wins is the person who designed this place, who's getting something out of it being the way it is.

[alchefist]

I think we've both realized that we can't do anything here without hurting someone. But I give you my word that I'll at least be there to help her consider the ramifications.

But the way you phrased that...do you also believe that there's a power beyond the Fog God controlling all of this?

[knifemonopoly]

I do! I'm convinced that this place is designed for a different purpose than what the Fog God seems to want...she's a useful tool, I'm sure, but I believe this entire world is artificial, and tightly controlled by someone she's not aware of.

[alchefist]

I almost wonder if you were the first person to put the idea in Saint-Germain's head.

I wonder what it says about me that I don't personally care if I'm someone else's plaything? All I care about is protecting Saint-Germain's heart and helping her achieve her dream. I already swore to her that I'd accept even the title of a devil if it meant I could be by her side. Her enemy is my enemy for those reasons alone.

But I suppose it's irrelevant if we're all on the same side anyway.

yandere to yandere communication

[knifemonopoly]

I understand.

[He knows a little of what that's like, doesn't he? For someone to be your world -- for their enemies to be your enemies, to exist to protect their heart and their happiness...]

Sometimes, one person is your most important thing in the world...it can feel like you exist for no reason besides them. You'd accept any circumstances if that was what it took to be effective for them!

[He won't tell her she's wrong for living that way. It really is something he can understand...didn't he say that if that was what it took to have the power to protect his friends, he would gladly become a monster? But, living for just one person is dangerous in its own way...if things go badly with them, or you lose them, then it feels like your whole world's tilted, off its axis.

Is it his place to say that, though...? He shouldn't explain her business to her, especially if she's lived several hundred years.]

Do you have friends besides her, yet?

[alchefist]

Oh, Saint-Germain and I had this conversation. She told me I've been too absorbed in our relationship, and I agree with her. I'm making efforts to break out of that.

But as for friends, there's little Nanami-chan and Joshua! I need to spend more time with them!

But in all seriousness, I get what you're saying. But rest assured, protecting Saint-Germain's heart doesn't mean doing everything she says unflinchingly. She's my reason to live, and my motivation, but there's no reason I can't live a rich life beyond her~!

[knifemonopoly]

[Ah, so Saint-Germain already noticed, and was on it. Thank goodness! It's hard enough to have that talk with someone you know well!]

That's good...! I'm glad. You seem like the kind of person who knows how to have fun...I'm sure you won't have difficulty making friends at all!

[alchefist]

Hehehehe.

Like, just call me a social butterfly.