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The Truthless Recluse lay curled on the bed oh - so graciously provided by her captor.
Alone.
That's what the Beast had said to her. The role they had designated her for the rest of the sad , pathetic existence she would live. Which , if the Jester didn't decide she was far too boring for their taste , would be for eternity. Their pettiness truly had no bounds. And if she were to speak honestly , being 'alone' would sound far better if it were even true. For the Beast was still here , and it's annoying , loud minions as well. All so loud.
Always bothering her. Not a moment could she have peace until she stepped into the room. It was the safest , in her opinion , place in the Spire. The Beast wouldn't come in , though , that didn't matter much when she was always being watched anyways. But not seeing their face sufficed. The Minions wouldn't come in as often , unless it was because the Jester required something.
. .
when it first happened. That reminds her of when it first happened. The Beast had sent a Minion to bring her down. Black Sapphire , if she'd remembered. When she got to the hall where the Jester stood , it looked ecstatic. More so than when it was merely teasing. She could remember the scene part by part as it played out , she never wanted to , though.
" ' Hahaaa ~! Ohhh , Darling , Truthlesssss.. Don't I just have the most wonderful news for you ! ' " they'd circle her like she was prey , giggling like a young dough as they did so.
She'd rolled her eyes , their behavior was annoying at least , off-putting at worst.
" ' What is it. We don't have all day for this , you know. ' " She spun her finger in a circle as a sign to hurry up. The Recluse hadn't wanted to listen to what they'd say. " ' If you brought me here to tease me , just get it over with. ' "
The Beast hummed , and then stopped directly behind her. " ' Awwwh.. Can't have any fun with you anymoreee ..? How RUDEEE! And mean.. No matter ~! I just figured out a little something about one of your fellow little thieves from a good friend of mine I thought you'd like to knoowww! ' "
. She froze. If it had anything to do with another one of these Monsters , it certainly wouldn't... no. She didn't want to know. She didn't want to hear what they'd have to say. She couldn't tune it out though , she had to know..
" ' . . go.. on. ' " The words came out strangled. She now wishes she'd never said them , but looking back , the Beast would have told her anyways.
.. Thinking about what happened after makes her head hurt. Like an unreachable parasite writhing around in her head. Witches above , now her head did hurt.
" ' O' Recluse..? ' " A voice echoed through the room , it was .. amazing. She sat up , immediately turning herself to the sound of the voice. Her voice.
It was Her. She was right. She wasn't gone. Of course not. She wasn't sure if she should smile or cry - but it didn't feel appropriate to do either. What was appropriate was to bask in the presence of Her Lily. She came back , She didn't leave her behind.
The Recluse rushed over to the edge of the bed where she stood , gloriously. She didn't look much different than the Recluse had remembered. It's just.. her outfit and.. she supposed her eyes were a little different. It was still clearly Her , though. There was no doubt in the Recluse's mind.
" ' .. It's ..you. You're here.' " The Recluse's breath caught slightly as she spoke. It was all so.. hazy - to see someone she'd pictured as dead , rotting.
The figure , one which The Recluse had once gotten to know so well , slowly walked over. The steps made no sounds , she was like a ghost.
The Recluse sat still. Just .. waiting. For Her to talk , sit by her - anything.
" ' .. Hello , My Light. ' " She spoke at last , when she was standing at the foot of the decorated bed. Directly in front of her stood Her Lily. . Her hand reached up , gently holding The Recluse's face.
Blink. The Recluse looked up , in what could only be described as pure astonishment. She was like a savior - She somehow seemed to glow in the murky darkness that was the Spire. Her Lily's thumb gently rubbed up and down , Her shimmering crimson-stained eyes taking in The Recluse's being as if it were something to admire.
" ' My Lily. I knew It was a liar. I knew you wouldn't leave me. ' " The Recluse said , grabbing onto Her robes as if she'd dissolve the moment The Recluse let go , nearly tearing the fabric with her own tight grip.
Her eyes softened as She gazed at The Recluse's state , the look was what one could only describe as pity. The Recluse's eyes were wide , her pupils dilated as sweat from exhaustion dripped down her face.
The Recluse tugged on Her robes , pleading for an embrace. " ' Come here , please. Closer.. I need to look at you and .. and forget It. ' "
She obliged to the request , sitting beside The Recluse , close enough for her to hold on. " ' .. Pure Vanilla Cookie. What are you doing? ' " She spoke , her voice akin to a whisper.
" ' ..I .. It doesn't matter , does it? Isn't it enough for me to have You with me..? ' "
...
" ' I suppose it is. ' "
The Recluse smiled , the most genuine smile she'd had in a long time. She'd be here. With her. And not even They could take that away from her. Ever. Never.
The Recluse's hallucination could last for as long as she could pour her obsession into thought. She'd rot forever in that Spire , now having Her Light. It was the only thing that satisfied her now.
An Eternity without The Beast. A Lifetime of Suffering with an Angel. How lovely.