𝓅𝑒𝑒𝓇𝓁𝑒𝓈𝓈 𝑔𝑒𝓂

[mirroriism]

#           ྃ     𝐌𝐈𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐈𝐒𝐌  ⸻       a     sporadic     activity,     private,             HONKAI STAR RAIL         sideblog　 featuring 　the herta　based    on    my    personal    headcanons.     ⺌     max,     ﹙⠀she     ﹨     fae    ⠀﹚      est.     ₂₀₂₅    ◜     ⋆⁺₊❅.     self—implemented     portrayal     written     on     mirrors to the soul ﹔﹝⠀*   &⠀﹞   are you afraid of what you might see in the reflection?   

𝄞 𝄢       ⸻ 　, 　𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐎𝐆𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐎  :  　　　 　　 i walk in to this abyss , 𝐈 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐀 𝐊𝐈𝐒𝐒 , i got something that i'm really gonna hide , 𝐇𝐈𝐃𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐄𝐊 , don't know what you're gonna find , 𝐒𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐍' 𝐃𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐍' 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐒 , find me somewhere in the shadows with a knife , 𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐋𝐘 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄 𝐑𝐇𝐘𝐌𝐄𝐒 , my fuckin' corset on a friday fuckin' night.

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　　　　　　　 so please reference them for this blog as well.

madam herta goes by she / her, a couple of thousand years old since her rebirth into being an ageless being, and bisexual.

her multitude of puppets can also be spoken with if preferred.

credits — icon border and divider: @.faegfx. secondary divider: @.strangergraphics-archive. tertiary divider: @.lavendergalatic.

[nightprompts]

&. 𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐬* 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.

(  dialogue  prompts  taken  from  thunderbolts*  (2025),  directed  by  jake schreier.  feel  free  to  edit  and  change  as  you  seem  fit.  ) 

❛ there is something wrong with me. an emptiness. ❜

❛ you weren’t listening to me. it’s like your mind is somewhere else. ❜

❛ do you think i like taking orders? ❜

❛ you shoot, i dodge. ❜

❛ you guys can never aim for shit. ❜

❛ can you please just say it normal? ❜

❛ how long has it been, huh? a year? ❜

❛ so you… you feel fulfilled? ❜

❛ look around you. i’m miserable. ❜

❛ the light inside you is dim even by eastern european standards. ❜

❛ i've just been wondering, you know, like, what… is the point? in any of this? ❜

❛ the point of work is fame and fortune. fortune buys friends, and love, and a lot of cool clothes. ❜

❛ why do you have this photo out? ❜

❛ we were so bad. ❜

❛ you were happy. ❜

❛ i’ll make you something. ❜

❛ yeah, this just isn’t working for me anymore. ❜

❛ i need you to follow the target inside and find out what she intends to steal. ❜

❛ you’re not even my target. ❜

❛ i’m not here for you. ❜

❛ i know who you are and what you’re doing. ❜

❛ what am i doing? ❜

❛ you’re working me. you’re trying to get me on your side. ❜

❛ you say you know who i am, so you know my story. and you know i didn’t have a choice who i worked for. but you do. ❜

❛ it’s my business card. in case you need some help or you wanna share some secret hidden evidence. ❜

❛ i’m not sure what’s happening here, but you’re all exhausting and my job is done, so... ❜

❛ god only knows the blood on your hands. ❜

❛ pretty ludicrous coming from the dimestore captain america. ❜

❛ that was funny. thank you. we needed that. ❜

❛ it was getting so tense in here for a second. ❜

❛ all right, um… tie yourselves up. ❜

❛ next time, why don’t you just text me like a normal person? ❜

❛ we don’t need to go rogue in the darkness, or whatever you people do. ❜

❛ what exactly are we looking for? ❜

❛ we’re looking for not stupid questions. ❜

❛ hey. didn’t think you’d come back. thanks. ❜

❛ are you hurt? ❜

❛ no, i’m fine. i’m fine. ❜

❛ you do not seem fine. ❜

❛ yeah, well, we’ve only just met. this is… this is how i am. ❜

❛ well, you guys should just go without me. it’ll be easier. ❜

❛ we all feel like shit sometimes. and loneliness, i get that. and that that darkness gets... pretty enticing. ❜

❛ you shove it way down. you just... push it down. ❜

❛ let’s just stick together until we make it to the surface, and after that, you can start a fight with a super soldier. get yourself killed. i don’t care. ❜

❛ so, none of us fly? what, do we all just punch and shoot? ❜

❛ you do not want to start the whole sob story game. i win. ❜

❛ well, you were just a kid, so… ❜

❛ i just think it might be nice to know that you didn’t really know any better. ❜

❛ cucumber, cucumber, cucumber. ❜

❛ growing up, somebody told me that you can stop a sneeze if you confuse your brain. i always just yelled “cucumber.” ❜

❛ you’re the boss now? cute. ❜

❛ anyone else have any pointless childhood stories to tell? ❜

❛ i will fight. you stay behind me. ❜

❛ i’ve always had these episodes since i was a kid. there’s a high, then there’s a big low, and then my memory just goes blank. ❜

❛ you were right, she definitely wants us dead. ❜

❛ this has the makings of a team that can raise to glory. a team that can bring light from the darkness. a team of heroes that can be on the wheaties box and have little kiddie toy… ❜

❛ let’s just forget about them, and let’s focus on you. and how perfect you are. ❜

❛ isn’t that what you want? to be accepted? to be chosen? ❜

❛ no one else sees it, but i do. and i think maybe your past is what makes you so perfect. ❜

❛ look, i’ve been where you are. you can run, but it doesn’t go away. sooner or later it catches up to you, and when it does, it’s too late. so you can either do something about it now, or live with it forever. ❜

❛ you want to be good? or do you want to be somebody who changes the world? ❜

❛ you can do anything. ❜

❛ i'm the only one who knows what your true potential is. and it’s limitless. ❜

❛ i don’t wanna hurt you guys. why don’t you just turn yourselves in? ❜

❛ you can trust me. i know you. ❜

❛ they’re not a threat to me, so why do i need to kill them? ❜

❛ there is no “us.” there is no “we.” ❜

❛ you’re not a hero. you’re not even a good person. ❜

❛ why would a god take orders from anyone at all? ❜

❛ i’m starting to think maybe you don’t know what i am. or what i’m capable of. ❜

❛ i'm not afraid of you. ❜

❛ well, then, chase me forever. ❜

❛ If you cared, you would have called. ❜

❛ i’m sorry. i don’t know how to do this. i’m not good at it. ❜

❛ i didn’t think you wanted me. ❜

❛ i’m late, but i’m… i’m here now. ❜

❛ all i do is sit and look at my phone and think of all the terrible things that i’ve done. ❜

❛ when i look at you, i don’t see your mistakes. ❜

❛ aren’t you tired of fighting? let me help you. ❜

❛ you can’t outrun the emptiness. ❜

❛ it’s what you said. we’re all alone. all of us. ❜

❛ i have these good days, you know? where i feel invincible. but then there are a lot of bad days when i remember that nothing matters, you know? ❜

❛ so you’re just gonna sit here and let it take over? ❜

❛ well, there’s no use in fighting it. ❜

❛ at least i found a nice room. the other rooms are much worse. ❜

❛ you can’t stuff it down. you can’t hold it in all alone. no one can. we have to let it out. ❜

❛ even if it doesn’t make the emptiness go away, i promise you it will feel lighter. ❜

❛ we can find a way out of here together. will you try and leave here with me? ❜

❛ there’s no death here. the pain only gets worse. ❜

❛ i have a great past, so i’m totally fine. ❜

❛ the most shameful thing of all was thinking you could be anything more than nothing. ❜

❛ wait. you think they care about you? you don’t matter. to anyone. ❜

❛ i’m stronger than you. ❜

❛ you thought you were gonna be some great man? some savior? you can’t even save yourself. ❜

❛ we will always be alone. ❜

❛ i’m here. ❜

❛ it will always be just us. ❜

❛ we’re losing credibility. which we had very little to begin with. ❜

❛ we’re running out of space? It’s impossible. this building is enormous. ❜

❛ i did the dishes though. ❜

[rpclefairy]

strangers beneath the same sky starters.

dialogue starters for first time meetings in historical or fantasy settings.

“forgive my intrusion. have we met before?”

“you walk as one accustomed to long roads.”

“it is rare to find another soul in this place.”

“you bear the air of someone with purpose. may i ask your name?”

“the wind carries your scent of distant lands.”

“you seem far from home, stranger.”

“your robes speak of refinement, yet your eyes tell another story.”

“may i share your fire for a while?”

“it seems fate has led our paths to cross.”

“you handle that weapon with care. a practitioner, perhaps?”

“have you come seeking fortune, or fleeing something?”

“i did not expect company in such a lonely place.”

“you carry a heavy heart. the road must have been unkind.”

“are you a wanderer, or one with a destination in mind?”

“you move with discipline. do you belong to a sect?”

“the way you observe the horizon... what do you see there?”

“i could not help but notice your talisman. a charm for protection?”

“you seem unafraid, even here. that is uncommon.”

“your presence disturbs the silence yet i do not mind it.”

“do you often travel alone, or am i witnessing a rare moment?”

“you look as though you’ve seen ghosts.”

“the stars are kind tonight. perhaps that is why we meet.”

“a name has power. would you share yours?”

“i sense a story behind those eyes.”

“the tea is still warm, if you would sit and rest.”

“do you always meet strangers so fearlessly?”

“you wear no crest or banner, are you unaffiliated?”

“your aura feels… unfamiliar. what manner of cultivation is that?”

“there’s something about you the heavens seem to favor.”

“the world is wide, and yet we cross paths here. curious, isn’t it?”

“your silence speaks louder than words.”

“you carry an old wound. is it battle, or memory?”

“do you seek shelter, or solitude?”

“you’ve seen much, and yet your gaze holds wonder.”

“your voice carries conviction. you must believe in something deeply.”

“even the moon seems to follow you.”

“if i did not know better, i’d say destiny enjoys such meetings.”

“you seem out of place, or perhaps the place is out of time.”

“tell me, stranger. what is it you’re searching for?”

“the night is long. shall we pass it in conversation?”

“your weapon hums faintly. is it bound to your spirit?”

“you don’t avert your gaze. most would.”

“that pendant... it resembles one i once saw in the capital.”

“has the road been kind to you, or cruel?”

“you seem weary, but your steps haven’t faltered.”

“do you believe in omens?”

“you have the bearing of someone who’s seen battle.”

“tell me truthfully, do you trust me?”

“your presence feels... familiar, like a dream i’ve forgotten.”

“you stand as though waiting for someone.”

“if i asked what you’ve lost, would you answer?”

“your hands are steady. a healer’s, perhaps?”

“the forest seems quieter since you arrived.”

“you remind me of someone... though i cannot say who.”

“do you always travel under the moon’s light?”

“you seem untouched by fear. is that wisdom, or recklessness?”

“if we had met under gentler skies, would you still look at me this way?”

“the scent of rain follows you. were you caught in a storm?”

“i wonder, what kind of person leaves footprints like yours?”

“if fate is kind, perhaps our paths will cross again.”

[c4garuda]

long, long ago, when ryuu first became part of the genius society, there weren't a lot of others rattling about--of course, notably there was miss polka kakamond, who paid him a visit to make sure that he wasn't doing anything too destructive to the good of the universe--which, in turn, lead to less visible conflict between them. he watched it grow with the curiosity that he views everything else in the known world, saw geniuses rise and fall, and simply because he has seen so many, he full well knows a lot about how they like to behave.

thusly, he knows sharing research is a big personal no-no for a genius! collaborations were few and far between, with the only one that ryuu currently knows about being the simulated universe project that madame herta kickstarted (not his personal field of research, but something wholly intriguing either way). so, at the very least, ryuu can garner that madame herta is willing to share some aspects to others if she knows that they're going to be working together.

people have never been ryuu's strong suit (that's what he's got miko for), but the tidbit about a potential aeon sparked something in those lavender eyes and he knows he's at least started on a way in.

when the power flickers back on, ryuu blinks confusedly, much like a cat does upon being woken up suddenly, but soon settles. with the light, the station is certainly much more impressive (more impressive than his own relatively minimal lab, but madame herta and he have very different research subjects), but that's not what he ought to be focusing on at the moment.

"well, for one, the ascendance of an aeon is a pretty big deal," ryuu starts, shrugging casually as if he hadn't recently dropped one hell of a bombshell upon the other genius. "two, out of all the geniuses that i know of, you're the only one who's simulating the entire universe in a program to learn more about the aeons--which, by the way, is something i don't think anyone else has done before to this degree--and three, i believe that this particular aeon is a completely new force. it's part of the reason yaoshi and nanook are throwing tantrums right now."

there's a little flattery in there, but there's something gently sincere about it all that it would be hard to take it as 'buttering-up' or something similar. "i have reason to believe that this new aeon has to do with something that is both creation and destruction, but in a way that it would not overtake either of those concepts and absorb other aeons."

[mirroriism]

𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧   𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬   𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞   𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝   𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐥𝐲   𝐨𝐧   𝐭𝐡𝐞   𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝   𝐟𝐨𝐫   𝐡𝐞𝐫,   how   could   herta   not   want   to   flip   them   over   &   see   what   they   are?   being   curious   was   both   a   blessing   &   curse   ⸻   curiosity   killed   the   cat   ⸻   however   she   believed   with   her   full   chest   that   she   was   not   like   any   other   cat   that   pounced   too   close   to   the   sun.   many   have   burned   to   a   crisp   or   melted   away   at   the   absurdity   of   knowledge   that   their   little   feeble   brains   could   not   comprehend,   but   the   witch   has   not.   she   has   pounced   on   that   sun,   took   naps   upon   its   fiery   surface   more   times   than   the   amount   of   fingers   in   each   of   her   hands   &   still   managed   to   walk   away   unscathed   but   with   more   tools   at   her   disposal.   she   was   not   afraid   to   meddle   with   dangerous   topics   nor   did   she   claim   to   have   a   limit   to   her   reach   ;   she   simply   sees   what   she   wants   &   takes   it.   

&   𝐢𝐧   𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬   𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞,   the   probability   of   another   aeon   to   rise   to   the   ranks   was   far   too   good   of   a   chance   to   pass   up,   even   if   she   didn’t   like   the   fact   that   it   wasn’t   her   who   had   discovered   this   tidbit   on   her   own.   &   yet,   the   sense   of   pride   that   boiled   her   insides   due   to   knowing   that   another   genius   had   to   seek   her   out   for   assistance   was   far   &   true.   

❝   &   you’re   100%   certain   of   this   .ᐣ.ᐣ   ❞

𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚   𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧’𝐭   𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞   𝐭𝐡𝐞   𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐭𝐥𝐞   𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬   𝐭𝐨   𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐤   𝐡𝐞𝐫   𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭,   arching   her   brow   for   a   moment   before   turning   her   back   towards   ryuu.   her   eyes   scanned   the   environment   to   see   the   space   crew   &   her   puppets   returning   to   their   usual   tasks,   &   she   knew   they   were   all   immersed   in   their   own   individual   activities   to   pay   much   mind   to   her.   however,   this   form   of   a   high   caliber   topic   should   not   &   would   not   be   discussed   in   the   open   like   this,   so   with   a   wave   of   her   hand,   the   woman   guided   the   other   to   follow   her   as   she   began   taking   steps.

❝   people   are   far   too   noisy   here,   so   come.   let’s   talk   shop   in   more   private   quarters.   ❞

𝐬𝐡𝐞   𝐥𝐞𝐝   𝐭𝐡𝐞   𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫   𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧   𝐭𝐡𝐞   𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬   &   𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡   𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬   until   they   reached   her   office   full   of   whimsical   technological   wonders   &   bookshelves   stacked   galore.   as   she   made   her   way   towards   her   desk   ⸻   the   echoey   sounds   of   her   heels   focused   within   a   more   isolated   room   ⸻   herta   nonchalantly   spun   one   of   the   few   rolling   chairs   available   &   had   it   set   perfectly   for   ryuu   to   take   a   seat   on.   flowing   fabrics   came   to   a   pause   once   the   witch   descended   upon   her   own   throne,   legs   crossed   for   added   comfort.   lavender   eyes   rested   once   more   upon   the   guest   as   a   shine   now   found   refuge   within   the   pools   of   her   eyes   ⸻   the   interest   clear   &   bright.

❝   it’s   only   common   sense   that   i   require   as   much   data   as   i   can   possibly   attain   for   me   to   forge   a   new   aeon   into   existence   within   the   simulated   universe   &   perhaps   even   establish   minor   contact   with   them   to   get   a   better   understanding   of   their   core   ⸻   ❞

her   voice   lingered   in   the   air   like   a   puff   of   incense,   simmering   into   a   welcoming   boil   before   she   continued.   

❝   ⸻   however,   in   order   for   me   to   do   that,   i   will   need   you   to   cooperate   with   me   &   give   me   every   single   detail   you   know   thus   far,   even   the   most   minute.   but,   of   course,   you’re   not   obligated   to   offer   me   anything,   &   i   will   reciprocate.   although,   considering   how   frantic   you   must   had   been   to   have   made   your   way   to   my   space   station   unannounced,   is   it   wrong   for   me   to   assume   you   have   already   made   up   your   mind   .ᐣ.ᐣ   ❞

𝐭𝐡𝐞   𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧   𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐝   𝐢𝐧   𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐥𝐞   𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐝   𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝,   her   elbows   resting   on   top   of   the   desk   as   her   hands   served   as   surfaces   for   her   chin   to   rest   on.   that   infamous   smile   she   wore   with   such   gratification   would   only   confirm   her   intentions   as   to   what   her   role   would   offer   in   this   massive   discovery   for   she   knew   her   research   proved   to   be   too   important   to   not   be   included.   

❝   now   all   that   you’re   missing   is   persuading   me   to   side   with   you.   ❞

[rpclefairy]

strangers beneath the same sky starters.

dialogue starters for first time meetings in historical or fantasy settings.

“forgive my intrusion. have we met before?”

“you walk as one accustomed to long roads.”

“it is rare to find another soul in this place.”

“you bear the air of someone with purpose. may i ask your name?”

“the wind carries your scent of distant lands.”

“you seem far from home, stranger.”

“your robes speak of refinement, yet your eyes tell another story.”

“may i share your fire for a while?”

“it seems fate has led our paths to cross.”

“you handle that weapon with care. a practitioner, perhaps?”

“have you come seeking fortune, or fleeing something?”

“i did not expect company in such a lonely place.”

“you carry a heavy heart. the road must have been unkind.”

“are you a wanderer, or one with a destination in mind?”

“you move with discipline. do you belong to a sect?”

“the way you observe the horizon... what do you see there?”

“i could not help but notice your talisman. a charm for protection?”

“you seem unafraid, even here. that is uncommon.”

“your presence disturbs the silence yet i do not mind it.”

“do you often travel alone, or am i witnessing a rare moment?”

“you look as though you’ve seen ghosts.”

“the stars are kind tonight. perhaps that is why we meet.”

“a name has power. would you share yours?”

“i sense a story behind those eyes.”

“the tea is still warm, if you would sit and rest.”

“do you always meet strangers so fearlessly?”

“you wear no crest or banner, are you unaffiliated?”

“your aura feels… unfamiliar. what manner of cultivation is that?”

“there’s something about you the heavens seem to favor.”

“the world is wide, and yet we cross paths here. curious, isn’t it?”

“your silence speaks louder than words.”

“you carry an old wound. is it battle, or memory?”

“do you seek shelter, or solitude?”

“you’ve seen much, and yet your gaze holds wonder.”

“your voice carries conviction. you must believe in something deeply.”

“even the moon seems to follow you.”

“if i did not know better, i’d say destiny enjoys such meetings.”

“you seem out of place, or perhaps the place is out of time.”

“tell me, stranger. what is it you’re searching for?”

“the night is long. shall we pass it in conversation?”

“your weapon hums faintly. is it bound to your spirit?”

“you don’t avert your gaze. most would.”

“that pendant... it resembles one i once saw in the capital.”

“has the road been kind to you, or cruel?”

“you seem weary, but your steps haven’t faltered.”

“do you believe in omens?”

“you have the bearing of someone who’s seen battle.”

“tell me truthfully, do you trust me?”

“your presence feels... familiar, like a dream i’ve forgotten.”

“you stand as though waiting for someone.”

“if i asked what you’ve lost, would you answer?”

“your hands are steady. a healer’s, perhaps?”

“the forest seems quieter since you arrived.”

“you remind me of someone... though i cannot say who.”

“do you always travel under the moon’s light?”

“you seem untouched by fear. is that wisdom, or recklessness?”

“if we had met under gentler skies, would you still look at me this way?”

“the scent of rain follows you. were you caught in a storm?”

“i wonder, what kind of person leaves footprints like yours?”

“if fate is kind, perhaps our paths will cross again.”

[mirroriism]

;-- LOOK AT HER AAAAAAAA

[mirroriism]

;-- the fact that this is canon is insane

[mirroriism]

;-- it is of no wonder that herta requires a long, well deserved rest after the events of amphoreus. not only was she putting every waking hour into work, but she single handedly synched herself with nous in order to translate what they were saying to TB which, mind you, is a mind breaking feat in it of itself. not just nous, but i figure merging your consciousness with an aeon, even if you are an emanator, places a heavy toll on your body. from TB's perspective, it seems like herta was only translating nous' questions but from herta's pov, she was listening and watching EVERYTHING.

like think about that for a minute: to be inside the mind of an aeon who holds the answers to everything that once was and will come to be, that would be an information overload. to try and ignore everything else in order to focus solely on translating what nous is saying directly to TB must've been excruciating for her, i'm surprised she came out of that alive. but of course, she is THE madam herta, why wouldn't she be able to?

but at the same time, she is putting herself in harm's way A LOT lately, which is concerning bc what if she pulls a stunt like this again and won't be able to recover from it after all the beating she places her body and mind through? considering in another timeline she sacrifices herself to become irontomb's head in order to save the universe, what's gonna prevent her from doing something like that down the line?

[c4garuda]

during his lookings-into, ryuu had also noticed signs of the destruction, outside of whatever antimatter legion shenanigans that his sister told him about. although his very existence ties into the world of destruction and the very apocalypse, that wasn't the part that intrigued him the most--rather, it was abundance, the continual expanse of life that cursed as much as it granted the wishes of its followers. an interesting concept, sure, but not one that ryuu particularly wished to dive so deep into. there are other geniuses to handle that, obviously!

"i don't know why yaoshi is suddenly pitching a fit, but abundance and destruction do seem to mix abnormally well--things must be destroyed first in order for something else to be created, or so the saying goes." ryuu's musing is quiet, yet still loud enough to be heard over the hum of the station, his hands going to toy with his long braid by means of wrapping it around his wrists and smoothing down the flyaway strands. "they squabble, and everyone else is caught in the crossfire."

his voice grows...distant, almost, for a mere moment, before snapping right back to reality, hands still toying with his braid. "those backup energy sources you said you created must be very useful in this case and would continue to be in case of more cosmic arguments or other such occurrences--i do believe that there will always be more to come, considering the rigidity of the paths and their never-ceasing arguments."

madame herta is a clever woman with pride--it's evident in the way she holds herself, like she knows that she is worthy of praise and expects it from everyone around her to a certain degree. most of the time, ryuu would find that particular kind of personality rather infuriating to deal with, but the woman before him (while very prideful) has proven to be very tolerable and a good speaking companion.

"although, madame herta, i feel as if something new is being born in the cosmos, which is why the aeons are squabbling like that--sometimes you've got to get to the source." his eyes, ever-consuming like an event horizon, seem to only grow darker, sucking the very light within them. "i spent some time collecting data because of this argument, you see, and i've come to the conclusion that another aeon is set to rise."

he won't say how he got the data--but, being a concept himself, he can sense other concepts (or, aeons, to make things more simple) to a certain extent. ryuu's previous tone, quiet yet light, has now taken on a weight with a density heavier than a black hole. "i believe that you, who have done vast amounts of research into the current standing aeons by means of the simulated universe project, may be able to help me decipher what exactly this all will lead to in the end."

[mirroriism]

❝   given   the   present   circumstances,   it   isn’t   unusual   for   aeons   such   as   yaoshi   to   shove   their   noses   in   business   just   for   the   sake   of   being   in   the   know   of   whatever   gossip   may   transpire   between   their   godly   domains.   ❞

𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐞   𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞   𝐨𝐟   𝐭𝐡𝐞   𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐮𝐬   𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲,   if   herta   wanted   to   view   this   whole   fiasco   from   a   different   light.   while   a   few   were   not   opposed   to   forging   alliances,   some   were   too   prideful   to   share   their   research   with   anyone   but   themselves.   people   minded   their   business   80%   of   the   time,   which   is   possibly   the   reason   as   to   why   there   wasn't   much   news   about   geniuses   going   at   each   other’s   necks,   but   it   wasn’t   0%.   with   ryu   being   in   the   presence   of   madam   herta   seemingly   out   of   nowhere,   there   was   no   telling   how   this   interaction   would   end,   especially   when   the   topic   at   hand   was   about   the   problematic   exchanges   between   the   aeons   themselves.   

but   the   witch   was   far   too   curious   to   let   this   opportunity   slide   now   that   they   were   both   knees   deep   in   the   waters.

❝   &   while   i   know   how   astonishing   it   was   for   me   to   have   created   these   backup   generators   to   continue   fueling   my   station   ⸻   ❞

𝐢𝐧   𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧   𝐚   𝐟𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝   𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐞   &   𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝   𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐬,   the   main   energy   source   recovered   &   resumed   its   usual   habit.   the   sounds   of   the   space   crew   &   herta   puppets   roared   throughout   the   establishment   as   they   regained   their   momentum,   firing   all   systems   back   up   to   their   maximum   potential.   the   generators   were   then   set   to   hibernate   in   case   another   black   out   were   to   come   shortly   after.   preparation   was   key   during   these   confusing   catastrophes,   &   madam   herta   wouldn’t   have   it   any   other   way.

❝   ⸻   i   am   aware   they   are   not   enough.   it   will   take   some   time,   but   i’ll   be   able   to   refine   them   enough   to   where   they   will   serve   as   secondary   suns   ;   so   much   so   that   one   wouldn’t   be   able   to   tell   the   difference.   ❞

𝐛𝐮𝐭   𝐭𝐡𝐞   𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬   𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭   𝐟𝐞𝐰   𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬   𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞   𝐡𝐞𝐫   𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬   𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝   ⸻   the   only   distinguishable   trait   to   her   interest   was   the   glimmer   in   her   eyes.   she   had   assumed   something   along   those   lines   would’ve   been   the   case   ⸻   an   entity   near   aeonhood   ascending   to   its   throne   ⸻   yet   she   wasn’t   entirely   on   board   with   the   idea.   screwllum   had   recommended   to   her   to   look   further   into   the   clashing   as   the   unbalance   of   power   levels   have   been   recorded   before   to   signify   a   change   of   importance,   but   for   another   aeon   to   be   rising   during   this   era?   

she   scoffed   at   her   companion’s   words.

❝   either   another   is   set   to   rise   or   one thought gone forever   has   returned   to   its   former   place.   ❞

𝐚   𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡   𝐦𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐝   𝐭𝐡𝐞   𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭   𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭   𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐝   𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧   𝐡𝐞𝐫   𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞,   eager   to   dive   her   nose   into   her   research   on   simulated   universes   to   try   &   pry   any   information   she   can   for.   while   screwllum   had   given   her   a   lead,   ryu   only   cemented   the   idea   which   gave   her   the   green   light   to   begin   investigating.   

but   there   was   just   one   thing.

❝   &   what   made   you   believe   that   i   would   share   any   intel   that   i   may   find   with   you   .ᐣ.ᐣ   ❞

[c4garuda]

so, it sure seems that the tales about madame herta's personality were by no means exaggerated!

of course, ryuu does understand that what he just did was something many would consider rather rude--showing up at someone's place unannounced is something that many sorts of folks don't typically like, even if they're the kind of person who doesn't mind having visitors over on occasion. he will apologize for that particular part later, but there's better things to do then waffle on about his own minor misgivings.

he takes the verbal hits as they come, only smiling in response to them and folding his hands behind his back. "i'm well aware that i lack the standard common sense that most folk seem to have and value--i mean, to get here, i did jump through a warp gate that spit me out some ways off, and let me tell you, it is a lot easier on the senses if one is in a ship built for handling such high speeds!"

either the tenth genius is as dense as an aeons-damned black hole, or he simply does not care what she has to say. it's more of the latter, as ryuu has been around long enough to hear all sorts of things said about him and his character, and it doesn't bother him that much. his eccentricities and other-worldliness are well-known by those even tangentially involved in the society, as well as the way he refers to the very concepts that became paths.

"the reason i did stop by unannounced--which i am sorry for--besides merely wanting to visit other geniuses, was also this matter of those children squabbling." ryuu flaps a hand casually, meeting madame herta's glowing lavender gaze with an open and almost innocent curiosity despite him having referred to the aeons as mere children. "they knocked the power on my planet for a couple of days, so i decided to look more into it."

madame herta is taller than his current form, especially so in her heeled boots and with that big pointy hat on her head, so ryuu's head is tilted up slightly to properly look at her. he'd seen her puppets on the way in, but they in no way compared to the genuine presence of the woman who has turned science to magic. more than anything, she's a remarkably interesting woman.

"based off of the type of frequency, i believe that one of the chil--aeons-" seems as if he caught himself this time, but does not linger on that word "-is yaoshi of the abundance. there was an overwhelming surge of life, and honestly, it still kind of makes my teeth hurt thinking about it."

[mirroriism]

𝐟𝐨𝐫   𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫   𝐨𝐫   𝐟𝐨𝐫   𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞,   it   wasn’t   common   for   members   of   the   genius   society   to   go   off   &   about   seeking   other   geniuses   just   for   the   fun   of   it.   everyone   had   their   own   foot   up   their   own   behind   ⸻   their   own   research   being   the   most   important   focus   for   them   than   mingling   with   others   ⸻   so   it   did   catch   herta   a   tad   bit   off   guard   to   see   one   of   them   waltz   up   to   her   station,   especially   without   a   warning   ahead   of   time.   fortunately   for   her,   she   had   grown   accustomed   to   receiving   every   insult   &   backlash   handed   to   her   by   narcissistic   minds,   so   another   joining   the   fray   would   not   phase   her   in   the   slightest.   if   they   wanted   to   catch   her   in   her   lowest   to   try   &   ridicule   her,   then   so   be   it.

they   will   leave   her   station   unsatisfied   in   that   regard.

❝   yaoshi,   you   say   .ᐣ.ᐣ   ❞

&   𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞   𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚   𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝   𝐨𝐧   𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠   𝐭𝐡𝐞   𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫   𝐭𝐨   𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞   𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬   𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭,   she   held   back   her   tongue   as   she   decided   that   perhaps   it   would   benefit   her   if   she   allowed   for   the   other   to   run   their   mouth.   when   it   came   to   the   current   state   of   the   universe,   who   was   she   to   deny   any   bit   of   information   she   could   gather   in   order   to   lead   to   a   reasonable   conclusion?   from   her   side   of   things,   she   could   pick   up   other   influences   such   as   the   destruction,   yet   the   presence   of   nanook   wasn’t   a   surprise   ⸻   not   in   the   slightest.   the   abundance   being   mixed   amongst   the   ruin   was   also   not   too   far-fetched,   though   several   questions   were   constantly   raised   whenever   herta   tried   to   piece   together   yaoshi.   

❝   it   makes   you   wonder   if   they   are   aware   of   their   doings   as   contradictory   to   their   whole   purpose.   imagine   explaining   to   someone   living   under   a   rock   that   the   aeon   of   abundance   meant   to   give   life   is   also   responsible   for   taking   life.   ❞

𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬   𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐞   𝐭𝐨   𝐫𝐮𝐛   𝐚𝐭   𝐡𝐞𝐫   𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬   ⸻   as   much   as   she   wanted   to   interject   powerful   entities   &   put   them   all   in   time   out,   she   was   well   aware   that   she   did   not   have   the   firepower   to   do   so,   at   least   not   this   second.   here’s   hoping   that   the   aeons   will   drop   whatever   it   is   they   are   fighting   over   &   leave   the   rest   of   the   cosmos   out   of   their   petty   squabble.   

❝   though   i   find   it   not   surprising   to   hear   they   are   a   cause   of   this   mess,   it   still   begs   the   question   of   how   we   are   going   to   counter   their   surges   of   energy.   because   ⸻   mind   you   ⸻   nanook   is   also   involved   in   all   this   &   perhaps   even   others   throwing   in   their   two   cents   when   they   deem   it   necessary.   ❞

𝐭𝐡𝐞   𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬   𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧   𝐡𝐞𝐫   𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝   then   found   their   way   tangled   within   her   long,   soft   hair   as   she   whipped   a   couple   of   strands   over   her   shoulder   yet   again,   a   proud   smile   stretching   the   plump   lips   of   the   woman   clad   in   lavender.

❝   in   spite   of   everything,   i   have   managed   to   create   backup   energy   sources   to   keep   everyone   afloat   until   this   all   dwindles   down.   it   is   merely   a   prototype,   i   will   admit,   yet   with   the   short   amount   of   time   i   have   taken   in   order   to   make   them   into   a   living   concept,   i   say   it   is   a   good   start.   ❞

𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧   𝐡𝐞𝐫   𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐥𝐞   𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐞   𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭   𝐭𝐡𝐞   𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬   𝐨𝐟   𝐭𝐡𝐞   𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫,   a   hint   of   sparkle   in   her   own   as   her   statement   was   purely   made   for   her   to   receive   praise.   if   this   genius   was   going   to   step   foot   in   her   domain,   then   the   least   he   could   do   was   compliment   her   before   she   decides   to   chat   further   with   his   own   ideas.

[ohisms]

✱˚｡⋆ ↪ I SEE FIRE. ( a collection of dialogue prompts from peter jackson's 2013 film 𝒕he 𝒉obbit : the desolation of smaug. adjust phrasing / gendered terms as necessary. )

this is no chance meeting,  is it,  [ name ]? 

take it back your homeland.

what if i were to help you reclaim it? 

that's not the worst of it.

we have another problem.

what did i tell you?  quiet as a mouse.

will you just listen?!  i'm trying to tell you there's something else out there.

the bear is unpredictable,  the man can be reasoned with.

come away from there,  it's not natural.  none of it.

it's obvious,  he's under some dark spell.

you'll be safe here tonight... i hope.

we grow in number,  we grow in strength.

death will come to all.

there are others like you? 

you're running out of time.

a darkness lies upon that forest.

i would not venture there except in great need.

go now while you have the light.

this forest feels... sick.  as if a disease lies upon it.

something moves in the shadows unseen,  hidden from our sight.

if our enemy has returned,  we must know.

i would not do this unless i had to.

you've changed,  [ name ].

you must stay on the path.  do not leave it.  if you do,  you'll never find it again.

is there no end to this accursed forest? 

we're going around in circles,  we are lost.

the sun.  we have to find the sun.

we're being watched.

they're growing bolder.

not just a thief,  but a liar as well.

i myself suspect a more prosaic motive.

i have seen how you treat your friends.

you turned away from the suffering of my people.

a hundred years is a mere blink in the life of an elf.  i'm patient.  i can wait.

did he offer you a deal? 

shh! there are guards nearby.

you were supposed to be leading us out,  not further back in!

are you mad?  they'll find us.

please.  please,  you must trust me.

this is not a nice place to meet.

why now,  [ name ]?  i don't understand.

a human sorcerer could not summon such evil.

in our blindness,  the enemy has returned.

the enemy is preparing for war.

i started this.  i cannot forsake them,  they are in grave danger.

you want me to cast my friends aside? 

i think we've outrun the orcs.

we've no weapons to defend ourselves.

do it again,  and you're dead.

what makes you think i would help you? 

no doubt you have some hungry mouths to feed.

oh,  come on - enough of the niceties.

i would like to know who you are.  and what you're doing in these lands.

we need food,  supplies... weapons.  can you help us? 

i'd wager there are ways to enter that town unseen.

for that,  you'd need a smuggler.

there was more he could have told us.

i don't care what he calls himself,  i don't like him.

we don't have to like him,  we just have to pay him.

i've been bled dry by this adventure! and what have i seen for my investment? 

if you value your freedom,  you'll do as i say.

folk in this town are suffering.

you'd do well to remember ; we know where you live.

it's a small town,  [ name ],  everyone knows where everyone lives.

who would have the nerve to question my authority? 

you promised us weapons.

death! that is what you'll bring upon us.

have you forgotten what happened to [ name ]?

let us not be so quick to lay blame.

join us when you're healed.

[ name ],  you belong with the company.

i belong with my brother.

we have no time to wait,  we're on our own.

the evil that is hidden here... i command it reveal itself.

you have keen eyes,  [ name ].

let all those who doubted us rue this day!

i know these walls... these halls,  this stone.

i do not know what you'll find down there.

it never ceases to amaze me.  the courage of hobbits.

if there is in fact a live dragon down there,  don't waken it.

come,  now... don't be shy.  step into the light.

there is something about you,  something you carry.

there you are,  thief in the shadows.

i did not come to steal from you.

do you think flattery will keep you alive? 

what else do you claim to be? 

truly,  you are mistaken.

you have nice manners,  for a thief and a liar.

i know the smell and taste of dwarf.

they are drawn to treasure like flies to dead flesh.

did you think i did not know this day would come? 

you should leave us.

and go where?  there is nowhere to go.

the dragon,  it's going to kill us.

i kill where i wish,  when i wish.

my armor is iron,  no blade can pierce me.

i need you to distract the guards.

time to do what,  to get killed? 

yes,  i'm afraid.  i'm afraid for you.

you're not yourself.

the darkness is coming... it will spread to every corner of the land.

you were only ever a means to an end.

i will not part with a single coin.  not one piece of it.

your reputation precedes you.

you have no equal on this earth.

i think our little game ends here.

so tell me,  thief... how do you choose to die? 

we've given him the slip.

there may be a way out.

it's our only chance,  we have to try.

i've heard tales of the wonders of elvish medicine.

that was a privilege to witness.

i will not die like this.  cowering.  gasping for breath.

if this is to end in fire,  then we will all burn together.

perhaps it is time i paid them a visit.

this isn't their fault!

you care about them,  do you?  good.  then you can watch them die.

i am taking back what you stole.

you will take nothing from me.

i laid low your warriors of old.  i instilled terror in the hearts of men.

this is not your kingdom.  these are dwarf lands.

revenge?  revenge?! i will show you revenge!

i am fire.  i am death.

what have we done? 

[cartethyia-fleurdelys]

FAVOURITE CHARACTERS ⤷ The Herta (Honkai Star Rail)

[mirroriism]

;-- hsr spoilers blep

;-- i like to think that with cyrene being connected to the remembrance she had been able to dive into herta's own memories and was met with her divine question she posted a while back. if im basing this off my cyrene hcs, then it'd be as though herta was in the presence of a makeshift fuli during this conformation, technically speaking to an aeon herself. cyrene isn't fuli themselves but a fraction and i like to imagine that the path of remembrance embraced herta immensely throughout amphoreus's arc, almost like a gentle caress, and that is how cyrene had been able to listen to herta's lingered question of divinity.

herta had posed this to nous but was given no answer until it was cyrene herself who responded. almost like a "thank you" gift before departure. it could've also had been nous who saw this future and, in a weird way, gave their answer to herta via cyrene. i honestly can go either way.

but in the case of herta, it's beautiful to see how much amphoreus actually affected her mental state. never had we seen ( at least in our pov ) herta get so sweaty after a problem, which mind you is something she welcomes with open arms:

and forgive my screwllum x herta mind, but i do feel like she'll be even more closer to him than before as there has been nothing more human to her, more real to her, than her relationship with her partner. and i can only hope to see more development on screwllum's behalf too and see more from his pov towards herta and the rest of the cosmos. gosh i do love two genius becoming more into tune with their flawed selves and finding power with that sndosnskdkd

and i love how it humanized her to where she will probably have a lot to reflect on after she recovers from her exhaust, thinking on a more realistic, human way rather than reaching for something that can either not be reached or out in the imagination state of things. for her to recognize that not everything comes in the form of science and magic but also through the heart and soul will def build her up to be an even bigger version of herself, possibly become even stronger with this new mindset. she'll be more lenient towards those she interacts with, more patient and more kind, though i do feel like her personality will still stick to par, but she'll credit where credit is due. especially after seeing with her own eyes the tragedy that befell on the chrysos heirs and everything they went through, i KNOW she must've shed some tears behind closed doors from how frustrated she must've felt to feel, well, hopeless. not to mention losing TB and the rest of the AE too like those people really did become a part of her daily life and her family as a whole.

i'm not saying herta didn't already have this sense of humanity prior to amphoreus, she def had a softer side to her deep down under the mask of "narcissistic" performance, but now it might be more prolific. like i mentioned, her confidence won't diminish, in fact it would only grow fonder, bc this is a woman who knows her worth and knows the worth of others. she is a good def of "tough love" and, honestly, probably holds the biggest heart up to date within the genius society. i mean, the other geniuses she contacted had better things to do and mocked her throughout her selfless efforts, but she didn't care. bc in the end, she was doing this for herself to serve and protect everyone in the cosmos. she doesn't want to be known as The Hero, but just wants to do what she can to keep others safe. she saw what happened with amphoreus throughout cycles ; she doesn't want to see that again.

[ohisms]

✱ ˚｡⋆ ↪ MAKING DEMANDS ... [ REMASTERED ] ( a collection of various original dialogue prompts centered around posing requests / demands. adjust phrasing / gendered terms as necessary. )

memorize my coffee order, already!

quit fidgeting, you look suspicious.

stop comparing yourself, it's pointless.

give yourself a minute, [ name ]. you need rest.

don't move ... a single muscle.

can you teach me how to do that?

order room service – let's be lazy today.

pull out your ID, they card everyone here.

pack light, we'll be walking for awhile.

stop second guessing yourself.

don't say another word.

show me what you've been working on.

we're already late, can you hurry?!

we don't have time for this, [ name ].

just take the compliment, okay?

don't you dare just leave me here.

quit being so stubborn about this.

relax, i've got everything handled.

turn up the music! i love this song.

take my jacket, i'm not asking.

give me your hand, let's take a walk.

order whatever you want, it's my treat.

stop picking fights when you're tired.

meet me tonight ... our spot.

loosen up, quit being so serious all the time.

stay awake, you might have a concussion.

just let yourself be happy for once.

you have to stop sabotaging yourself.

tell me why you're really here.

drop your [ weapon / gun / knife ]!

quit trying to change the subject.

just breathe with me for a minute. in, out.

follow me and stay close.

just be yourself, [ name ]. that's all i want.

call me when you get home safe.

don't beg,  it's pathetic.

stop trying to fix everyone else's problems.

can you  [ tie / zip ]  this for me?

stop lying to me.  tell me what you did.

put that down,  you don't know what it is.

tell me what you're thinking right now.

stay quiet until i figure this out.

tell me something i don't know about you.

come dance with me.

get out of my sight.

wear the [ item ] i bought you tonight.

take my arm, those heels look dangerous.

let me drive – you can enjoy the scenery.

can you stop hovering?

wait ...! hold still, i want to take a picture.

keep your hands where i can see them.

stop pretending you know what's going on.

find a first-aid kit.  quickly!

you can't tell anyone what you saw.

take a nap, i'll wake you for dinner.

keep your voice down, they'll hear us.

don't you dare lie to me.

take the scenic route, we're not in a rush.

tell me a story from when you were little.

answer your phone when i call you.

give me your jacket, i'm freezing.

don't get yourself killed.

tell me what you see when you look at yourself.

tell me what you see when you look at me.

stop being so modest about your achievements!

leave them to me,  just go.

just admit that you love me.

just admit that you hate me.

come here,  let me look at you.

don't listen to them, they don't know what they're talking about.

[ name ],  don't make me do this.

drop your  [ weapon ].

stay here and wait for my signal.

don't just sit there,  move.

take this and run,  don't let anyone have it.

pretend you're my  [ partner / gf / bf ].

don't look , you'll give us away.

stay with me, don't drift off.

stop pretending like you care.

go make sure the coast is clear.

take this with you.  it's a good luck charm.

don't tell anyone about this.

if anybody asks about today,  lie.

stop looking at me like that.

tell me you love me.

just kiss me,  already.

talk to me in [ language ].

keep your eyes on the road.

stop crying and calm down.

give me one chance to explain.

come with me.  there's so much we could do.

wear the  [ dress / tie / item ]  i gave you tonight.

show me how you like to be touched.

hold my hand.

kiss me,  make it look real.

look at me.  how many fingers am i holding up?

[ name ] ... will you marry me?

just slow down for a minute.  what's going on?

take a deep breath,  you need to calm down.

get out of here,  [ name ]!

draw your weapon.

go rest.  i'm not asking.

take a step back.

keep your promise for once.

quit assuming you know what i'm thinking.

give me a straight answer.

be polite to our guests.

look me in the eye and say that again.

put your feelings aside for a moment.

keep close to me.

here,  let me see that.

look up at the sky.

run ... run and don't stop!

get out of here,  i don't want to see you right now.

stand up,  this isn't over yet.

close your eyes and count to ten.

keep your head down and keep moving.

[ name ],  let me past.

listen carefully to what i'm about to say.

don't just stare, come in.

stop laughing, this isn't funny.

take this and hide it from me.

don't make a sound.

the sidewalk is slippery, give me your hand.

quit causing problems everywhere you go.

just admit that you don't know what you're doing.

stop right there, i mean it.

don't say that name aloud.

just trust me, okay?

stop acting so childish.

call the police.  now.

tell me you love me, even if it's not real.

take a good hard look.

stop the car,  [ name ].

let me walk you to your [ door / car ].

almost done, just give me five more minutes!

don't make eye contact.

stay out of trouble.

let me see that beautiful smile again.

just do it already,  we've waited long enough.

hold me tight,  and never let me go.

finish what you started.

tell me what you know.

quit being so melodramatic.

just stay away from me.

turn around.  slowly.

don't be scared.

put it down before somebody gets hurt.

stop pretending , i'm tired of the pretending.

grab me my  [ item ],  will you?

don't make assumptions.

put this over it to stop the bleeding.

get to safety! i'll be right behind you!

stay the night, i hate sleeping alone.

wipe that look off your face.

keep an eye on them.

look at yourself in the mirror.

eat.  you haven't touched your food in days.

[mirroriism]

;-- madam herta, miss peerless gem, the woman that you are like yes cyrene you are ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. we couldn't had done it without her and screwy like those two carried so hard, i know their backs hurt and praying for herta's immediate recovery bc i know this took a massive toll on her.

you know what they say, the smartest people are normally the most mentally drained bc they know too much and who knows perhaps herta will need to clock out for a whole for her to recover yet collect all the data she gathered from this experience bc we know she won't just sit around and wait. she has new answers and new inquires to ponder on, knowledge isn't going to obtain itself.

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;-- ill dive a bit deeper into herta's role in the story in a later post, but i wanted to talk about this first. hsr spoilers below !

;-- the fact that herta would sacrifice herself no matter what cycle, dimension, universe bc her resolve is just that strong is very commendable. however, screwy ain't having none of that no matter how heroic it may be. herta is technically his partner in every sense of the word, and i cannot imagine how distraught he'd get if herta did pay the price. and while herta may brush it off as annoying, deep down i know she is scared and i know she is happy to know that screwy cares that much about her bc she knows she'd do the same for him. you can't tell me they don't have a deep bond with one another. i practically was screaming for them to kiss fidndkdnkdnd

[mirroriism]

;-- and my herta ship tier list bc why not