It will be interesting to see what you turn out to be, you know.
...Interesting that you've raised the stakes for yourself to your pieces, however. I never wanted to claim your title - only the old witch's name and face. Unless you actually do want to wager our titles, and the winner will become the Witch of Dimensions and Misfortune?
[She laughs.]
With that sort of power, you might even be able to rival the Witch of Theatregoing, Drama, and Spectating.
Hmmm? But that doesn't matter in the eyes of the court or our society, you know.
Wearing someone's face is common - but you've been acknowledged by the Senate. It's written that only WATANUKI is the Witch of Dimensions, now.
[She says his name with the proper magical reverence, too.]
I was only able to claim it because this is a game, and you were hiding. In truth, it's a very clever play to get your pieces on your side - to make me out as the true villain here, when we both agreed to play.
Only if you put it up for grabs~ There may be some lawless Witches who would try to take it from you, but we are both witches recognized by the Senate and spoken for by Lady Lambdadelta. Unless you put it up as part of the game, I will respect your power.
[She giggles, apparently not disturbed in the least.]
Does someone on the side of 'right' agree to this game, and then kidnap humans from a Fragment to be their Pieces? You could have invited them in like Lady Lambdadelta did, or made your own pieces that would move according to your will.
[She pokes him on a cheek with her finger.]
It seems to me you don't want to admit you think like what you are - a Witch.
[Not...beyond the normal way a person might 'create life', but he's not getting into that right now.]
And it's fine. I'm going to put them right back. It's not like I'm going to torture them for my amusement. Besides, all the people I picked are ones who would have agreed if I had explained the situation to them anyway.
Hm? 'Put them right back?' You sound like you're talking about actual game pieces instead of living, breathing humans.
...and you did have the opportunity to explain. But you didn't. You acted like a Witch does, and took them to this place because it was your right as the Witch of Dimensions, the ruler of countless worlds.
[When she speaks again, it's....kindly. almost gentle, even.]
...I understand, you know. Realizing you have become something past humanity is hard for someone who was once human to accept. I struggled with it once, too.
But you are not human - and you have not been for a hundred years. The way you speak of the humans you chose for this game alone is proof of that.
[He speaks firmly when he says that, though with a touch of anxiety laced underneath. Like he's worried that she might actually be right.]
I was going to ask, at first. But what I saw at the Foundation was...
[He shakes his head.]
It's too dangerous there, even for a Witch. Every moment I was there I was at risk. So I just grabbed them and ran. Even now it feels like the eyes of the Foundation are watching, like I awoke something that should not have been disturbed.
How interesting. Still - you weren't afraid to grab them, nor explain anything to them once they'd arrived.
...Of course, that was because you made yourself a piece to hide among them. As I said before, it was a clever play.
[She raises her arms above her head, grinning brightly.]
I can't wait to see your response to my next move~ I'm sure it'll be wonderful. Should we stage a public argument to make your pieces see me as even more of a villain?
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And then she just sits on him, smiling as she holds his blankets.]
I don't want to.
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[And now he's flailing.]
Get off!
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My, what a wiggling pillow. I suppose it'll be a good massager as I sleep.
[And then. She just.
Fucking covers herself with his blanket and makes snoring noises.]
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Hm. How unlucky.]
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Oh, but of course. A Witch is the most disgusting creature there is, after all.
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[And since he's free, he's going to send the spider back home now. But fine, he'll also get out of bed.]
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[She just looks over at him, grinning.]
So? How does it feel to be the Witch of Dimensions again?
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[He's still a baby witch, remember? He still thinks like a human.]
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It will be interesting to see what you turn out to be, you know.
...Interesting that you've raised the stakes for yourself to your pieces, however. I never wanted to claim your title - only the old witch's name and face. Unless you actually do want to wager our titles, and the winner will become the Witch of Dimensions and Misfortune?
[She laughs.]
With that sort of power, you might even be able to rival the Witch of Theatregoing, Drama, and Spectating.
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Wearing someone's face is common - but you've been acknowledged by the Senate. It's written that only WATANUKI is the Witch of Dimensions, now.
[She says his name with the proper magical reverence, too.]
I was only able to claim it because this is a game, and you were hiding. In truth, it's a very clever play to get your pieces on your side - to make me out as the true villain here, when we both agreed to play.
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I thought I would have to keep defending it.
[His title, he means. He didn't know it was a 'one and done' kind of thing.
And as for the rest-]
But you are the villain. You stole her name and face. I'm just trying to get it back for her.
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[She giggles, apparently not disturbed in the least.]
Does someone on the side of 'right' agree to this game, and then kidnap humans from a Fragment to be their Pieces? You could have invited them in like Lady Lambdadelta did, or made your own pieces that would move according to your will.
[She pokes him on a cheek with her finger.]
It seems to me you don't want to admit you think like what you are - a Witch.
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[Not...beyond the normal way a person might 'create life', but he's not getting into that right now.]
And it's fine. I'm going to put them right back. It's not like I'm going to torture them for my amusement. Besides, all the people I picked are ones who would have agreed if I had explained the situation to them anyway.
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...and you did have the opportunity to explain. But you didn't. You acted like a Witch does, and took them to this place because it was your right as the Witch of Dimensions, the ruler of countless worlds.
[When she speaks again, it's....kindly. almost gentle, even.]
...I understand, you know. Realizing you have become something past humanity is hard for someone who was once human to accept. I struggled with it once, too.
But you are not human - and you have not been for a hundred years. The way you speak of the humans you chose for this game alone is proof of that.
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[He speaks firmly when he says that, though with a touch of anxiety laced underneath. Like he's worried that she might actually be right.]
I was going to ask, at first. But what I saw at the Foundation was...
[He shakes his head.]
It's too dangerous there, even for a Witch. Every moment I was there I was at risk. So I just grabbed them and ran. Even now it feels like the eyes of the Foundation are watching, like I awoke something that should not have been disturbed.
[...or maybe that's the anxiety he feels. Hm.]
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How interesting. Still - you weren't afraid to grab them, nor explain anything to them once they'd arrived.
...Of course, that was because you made yourself a piece to hide among them. As I said before, it was a clever play.
[She raises her arms above her head, grinning brightly.]
I can't wait to see your response to my next move~ I'm sure it'll be wonderful. Should we stage a public argument to make your pieces see me as even more of a villain?
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Probably! But I'm beginning to like you, despite everything. You - Hm.
[She pauses for a second, looking...distant?]
....I just feel like teasing you, and I don't know why.
[And then it's over, and she shrugs.]
Maybe because you're so easy to rile up~
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...Just...enough. Enough to let me know that no human is worth any kind of trust.
[Her face tightens, a little - and after a moment, she stands.]
Another witch, however...that is a different thing.
I'll leave you to your sleep, WATANUKI. Rest well. I'll see you again when I make my next move.
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[The protest is merely cursory, though. Because now he's watching Nirrti with a sense of curiosity. Hmm, what just happened?]