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Oh?
Why, hello there! I beg your pardon, I was not expecting company today. A human coming to see me? Quite an unprecedented event! And a pleasurable one, too! You know me, I adore attention of any sort. So by all means, come in and witness me!
Just give me a moment to tidy things up a bit. I left out some materials for my project. I am sewing a new outfit for myself.
*Snap!*
Much better. Now you have room to sit down if you’d like.
Mmm… So, I get the impression that you are a bit out of sorts at the moment. How do I know that? Well, as a demon, I have my way of detecting these sorts of things. It has gotten me out of a fair bit of sticky situations. And, admittedly, into some of them, as well. But that’s more due to my inability to keep my mouth shut, rather than the ability itself.
Let’s cut right to the chase, shall we? Things are not looking very good in your world right now, are they? Yes… I see…
Since we are getting along so swimmingly thus far, I think I will let you in on a little secret. This is very hush, hush stuff. The sort of thing you only learn from experience. Listen carefully.
It may feel hopeless at the moment, like everything is spiraling so ruthlessly out of control. But, it’s not. Yes, we are headed towards some very dark times. Yes, things may very well get worse before they get better. But they will get better again.
All of this hopelessness, this fear and doom— that is precisely how those who would do you harm want you to feel. They want you to lie down and accept the fate they have planned for you. They want you to give up.
Do not give up!
No matter how Grimm things may appear, regardless of what they attempt to do, do not let them break your spirit. People can take so much from you, they can do so many selfish and disgusting things, but they can never take away yourself. Not unless you allow them to.
How do I know this? Well, you must remember, I worked alongside evil for quite a while. So I am very aware of the tactics they utilize, the twisted games they play.
…
It’s alright. We can talk about him. It gets easier to speak of him every day. I think this is good for me.
My now former master…
If you were to meet him without his power, without his fearsome reputation, you would not think much of him. At his core, he… Demise… was weak. His motivations were shallow, his monologues were cliché, and he was a terrible fighter. He always telegraphed his attacks. But he would always lash out at me every time I attempted to assist with these problems. It was infuriating to watch him fail, and then blame everyone else but himself.
But I digress. The point is, he needed me a lot more than I needed him. People like him are always like that.
I don’t remember much of my past, but I do remember always being angry. Angry at those who I felt had wronged me, refused to give me the respect I deserved. And that’s how they get people.
When someone puts the hatred of their enemies before the love of their friends, no good can ever come of it. I understand that now.
I spent so many years trapped within a destructive loop of being hurt, and then putting the weight of my agony upon everyone else. I sacrificed my very being out of a mix of love and terror for someone who would toss me aside the moment I was no longer useful to him.
Do not make the same mistakes. Don’t hide the light of your true self in the shadows. Because you are a wonder, my dear. A shining jewel like no other. Do not let the ignorance and vitriol of others tarnish your radiance.
…
Was that too much?
I apologize. I know I can be a little intense sometimes. It is something I’m working on.
The point I was trying to make is that evil and hatred will always exist, and there will always be those who are drawn to it. But as long as the good people in the world never give up, they will prevail in the end. Even if it is not within your lifetime, but I have a good feeling about this one. I don’t believe this will last too long. A few years, perhaps. Who can say? I prefer to remain optimistic.
There is one more thing I would like to say before you go, if you don’t mind me breaking the fourth wall for a bit.
Thank you for playing Skyward Sword.
That game did not show me at my best, to say the least. In fact, it showed a rather ugly side of myself that I have grown… less than proud of. It was a rather harrowing experience, I must admit, knowing that the absolute worst moments of my life were now immortalized for all to see.
Yet somehow, despite this, some of you still manage to believe there is more to me than was shown. And I assume you are one of them, since you are here with me at this moment.
…
Thank you.
I-It means more to me than I could ever possibly convey in words alone.
I know I may not deserve the chance I have been given. I know you could probably do better. But if you are ever in need of anything, and I do mean anything, I will be there. I don’t hold back when it comes to those that I care for. If you learned anything about me from Skyward Sword, it should be that. And you are far more deserving of my loyalty than Demise ever was. I know that for certain.
What’s that, you say?
You would… like a hug?
No, I am not uncomfortable with that request, not in the least. I simply did not expect…
No, don’t feel bad. People actually wanting to be close to me is still something I am getting used to. Now I sound like I’m trying to make you feel bad, don’t I?
Just come here.
Ah, there we go. There there, just relax. You are safe with me.
We shall get through this together.
Oh, and don’t dwell on the darkness of the world too much. Stay informed, yes, but never let it completely consume your mind. We have a long road ahead, but that hardly means that we can’t try to enjoy the ride. Every day is precious, don’t let them steal your time away from you. For as long as you still find reasons to smile, they can never fully win.
Hmm… now, what shall we do? Maybe I should sew something for you. A cloak, perhaps? I wouldn’t want you to catch a chill.
Let’s see… what is your favorite color?
Ooh! I know just the thing!