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[Kurenai wasn't sure how a chalkboard was supposed to help her communicate with the people of her district and the realm. However from the brief contact with the Queen about the communication devices, she was able to figure out how to use the chalkboard.

The feed turned on with her walking along Astralfield. She looked calm and she chose her words carefully.]

Good day everyone. My name is Kurenai.

[She gave a short and respectful bow]

Does anyone know how to get back to the mansion?

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[So does Victor, after everything that's happened to him. Hell, the woman he classes as the love of his life isn't always the most mentally stable. . .]

Sort of? She was still very much dead, just -- up and moving around. Unlife, perhaps.

[He smiles weakly.] Yes, that's what Victoria told me when I first met her, and I'm sure it was the same with Emily. I was something of an accidental hero for her, but -- I'm glad I was able to help her. She was a very sweet woman, and to suffer like that. . . She's free now, though. I helped her let go of her past, and -- well, I guess she's 'moved on.' The last I saw of her, she'd just become a rabble of butterflies spiraling up into the moonlight.

[His face darkens just a little.] And trust me -- Lord Barkis is getting what he deserved. Do you know the really mad thing about all of this? He attended my wedding rehearsal to Victoria, and stepped in as the groom after I disappeared because of my almost-marriage to Emily! He'd intended to do the same to her as he did to Emily!

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[The two of them can't be anymore similar. The love of her life was evil, mad, and insane.]

Well, that isn't really peculiar.

You are a great man Victor. I'm sure if it were anyone else, they would have run away pretending that it never happened. I am very happy she found peace and move on. It must have been unbearable, latching her soul to mortal realms for the sake of love. [Awful, but something Kurenai is all too familiar with.]

I'm glad he's getting his come-upins. What he did was terrible, I can't believe he wanted to do it a second time. The nerve of that man. I'm happy he didn't succeed the second time.

[Weeell -- Alice isn't evil. Killed one man, but the man in question was the truly evil one. Mad and insane though, yeah. Comes with hallucinating as much as she does.]

[Victor can't help but arch an eyebrow at her 'isn't really peculiar' comment.] The people of my hometown certainly thought it was. Until they decided to deny it ever happened. . . [Whoa, that's some bitterness there. But can you blame him?]

[He fiddles with his tie a little, grimacing.] I won't lie -- I did try to run away at first. I was just so scared. . .but when I got to know her, I just. . .I didn't want to hurt her more. I'm very glad I was able to help her. I imagine it was lonely under that old oak tree.

I'm worried he did it to more girls than just Emily -- but yes, it's fortunate we were able to stop him. The man tried to kill me, then accidentally drank poison after Emily saved me. [A rather wicked smile appears on his face.] The Dead were quite happy to have him join their ranks, so to speak. Especially General Bonesaparte and his sword. . .

[Well she has a reason then, but so does Kurei. He killed so many people, destroyed so many lives, to ensure nothing bad would happen to Kurenai. But after she was murdered, he continued doing unspeakable things only to protect his foster mother from being murdered as well.]

[She frowns at the behavior of the people in his hometown.] They're all terribly narrow-minded. A person can do anything for the person they love. If only you can live one more day to see your loved one's smile you'd do anything.... you'd forsake everything. Even if it means that you'll be nothing more than a shadow of your past self...

[She smiles a bit at Victor's confession] And that makes the difference. For you to actually go back and to see through all the superficial obstacles, that's something that has to be admired.

[She lays the chalkboard on her lap and showed Victor her clapping hands] I'm glad you succeeded! That serves him right. And I hope General Bonesaparte's sword is always aimed towards that evil man!

[Ahh, yes. Understandable in the sense of wanting to protect the ones you love, but still -- not exactly good stuff.]

[Victor nods, sighing deeply.] Don't I know it. . . My parents weren't there to see the whole business with Emily. They were, ironically, out looking for me. So if someone in the village had just spoken up. . . [He listens to her speak for a moment, eyes distant as he thinks about everything that he gave up -- that was ripped away from him -- in trying to protect Alice.] Yes. . . I -- I think I know exactly what you mean. . .

[He finds himself smiling back, glad that she didn't find his confession horrible.] I suppose. I couldn't just leave her like that. I had to help.

[And the applause brings about a bit more blushing and some tie-fiddling -- although at least this time it's accompanied by a smile.] So am I. And I don't think it's going to be aimed away from him anytime soon. Not after the horrible things he did.

[Never is good when taken to extremes]

That was pitiful indeed. And you suffered because of it. [She looked a bit sadly at him if not emphatic. In his latter statement, she just nodded at him reassuringly]

[She smiles brightly for him] You're a great man for being so altruistic and helpful!

I'm glad that in the end good guys like you triumphed. And he was punished for being bad!

[Extremes are tricky things, yes.]

Suffered greatly. I barely think of it as home anymore, really. Too many painful memories. [He shakes his head.] That's all in the past, though.

[Really, keep this up and his head will just look like a strawberry forever.] Thank you. I -- I do try.

Me too. I just wish it hadn't taken as long as it did. . . I don't know how long Emily waited for, but it had to have been quite a while.

I feel so sad for you Victor! I hope you never get sad memories again.

[She of course giggles. She's quite amused by Victor.] and you do a good job at it.

Yes, I do think so as well, but I'm still glad it ended nicely, don't you?

I hope so too, thank you. [What he really hopes is that his current sad memories don't cause problems for anyone in Astralfield. He does not want some of his old nightmares walking around. . .]

[That just gets a shy smile and a nod. Well, at least he amuses her.]

Oh yes, me too. I'll never regret meeting her.

If you ever become sad, tell me, and I will immediately run to you. Okay? [Let's just hope none of their nightmares ever surface in Astralfield.]

I'm glad you feel that way!

[Victor's a little surprised by this, but nods.] All right then. . . [And yes, let's hope.]

Well, she had such a big impact on my life. . .and I on hers. Or on her afterlife, technically. It would be wrong to regret finding her.

Oh, but I still hope the time never comes. I hope you'll always be happy.

Indeed. It's a very interesting event certainly. I'm certain where ever she is, she's very happy that you were nervous during your rehearsals and you gave her that ring by accident!

That would be very nice. And I hope the same for you.

[Soft chuckle.] Yes, I bet she is too. Though I'll settle for her just being very happy in general.

Thank you~!

That's certainly nice of you~! I'll see you soon, alright?

You're welcome.

[He nods with a little smile.] I look forward to meeting you in person.

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