Heya, Dollface! It’s Auntie Rosie!

Ruler of Cannibal Town - Overlord - Lutual

[pseudobunart]

Tea Time With Rosie!

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie echoes her, confused.*

In return?

*She scratches her head.*

I don’t want anything in return, silly! Seeing a young pup like you out of harm’s way and flourishing is a reward in and of itself. -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova's tail stops wagging.

"i--... what...? no, surely you'd want something from me, or else you wouldn't..."

She looks upset and confused.

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie shakes her head, further confirming that she wasn’t expecting anything from Nova. Sure, she’s amassed power and influence in the same way as her fellow Overlords, but she does have a code of honor when it comes to who she strikes deals with.*

Is there a problem? -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

"i... i don't..." Nova whines... then sighs and looks away, unable to make eye contact with Rosie. "... i thought that you would demand payment from me... for making you spend time and effort on me, for letting me stay in your guest suite and looking after me these past few days... every other person i've met have been so cruel... not just to me, not just down here... but in life too, in the case of you sinners..."

Nova's paws find themselves tangled in her thick hair, grabbing and kneading big handfuls of curly fluff in an attempt to self-sooth. "when you found me under the bed, i was just gonna hide and escape when you weren't looking... cuz i thought you'd be the same..." Tears start streaming down her face, her eyes glowing from behind the hair covering them. "but now i don't know what to think...! you've been so kind to me and i don't know why, and... i just... i don't..."

She falls and curls up under her hoodie, now sitting on the floor, tugging her hood down so it's covering her face as she whimpers.

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie sits down on the floor next to Nova. She keeps quiet for a few moments, letting Nova feel her feelings before saying anything.*

Y’know, there can be a lot of nuance when it comes to whether or not someone is a good person or a cruel one. Am I the bad guy in some stories? Sure. But I’m the good guy in others.

The way I see it, you gotta give back to souls what you think they deserve. Some folks need their asses kicked. Some just need a little love. If I’m to be a good Overlord then I need to recognize the difference and act accordingly.

It’s hard to believe, I know, but goodness can be found down here. Just like…

*She pauses for a moment, remembering what those nasty Exorcists have taken from her.*

Just like evil can be found in Heaven.

*She lets that sink in.*

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova sniffles and wipes her tears away with her sleeve. She hugs her knees to her chest. "i guess... i just-- i don't think things would be this bad if that were the case... like, i get this is Hell we're talking about, but..."

She huffs and rests her head on her knees. "why did i have to be born down here, of all places...? at least in heaven, i wouldn't have suffered so much... it's not fair..."

[overlord-rosie]

Oh, you just haven’t met enough of the right people yet, that’s all!

*She gently pats Nova on the back.*

There are lots of folks born into circumstances they don’t deserve, and I’m sorry you happen to be one of them, kiddo. Best we can do is fight it off and try to make things better on our own.

And hey, here’s a little glimmer from the bright side, you’re safe from Exterminations! That’s something that not even I can say. -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova's breath wavers as she feels Rosie rub and pat her back. She starts sniffling and sobbing quietly.

"... what good is that gonna do me if i'm barely getting by in the first place..."

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie looks around, thinking quickly, but deeply.*

Well, what if you didn’t have to worry about that anymore? -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova pushes her bangs out of her eyes to wipe them with her sleeve.

She looks up at Rosie. "what do you mean...?"

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie chuckles as Nova does so. Maybe a haircut should be next on the list.*

How would you like to stay here? That guest suite could turn into living quarters pretty easily. -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Interestingly enough, her sclerae are a deep, rich, pinkish purple instead of the typical crimson red.

Nova looks surprised. "you mean you'd...?" She pulls Rosie into a tight hug, or at least as tight as her little arms will allow. Her face is buried in the overlord's chest and her tail is wagging pretty fast. "i would love to...!"

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie hugs Nova in return, smiling warmly. Wrapping her arms around the little Hellhound heals her somehow.*

Alright, it’s settled then.

*She pulls away just enough to show Nova her bright grin.*

Welcome home! -🌹

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie echoes her, confused.*

In return?

*She scratches her head.*

I don’t want anything in return, silly! Seeing a young pup like you out of harm’s way and flourishing is a reward in and of itself. -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova's tail stops wagging.

"i--... what...? no, surely you'd want something from me, or else you wouldn't..."

She looks upset and confused.

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie shakes her head, further confirming that she wasn’t expecting anything from Nova. Sure, she’s amassed power and influence in the same way as her fellow Overlords, but she does have a code of honor when it comes to who she strikes deals with.*

Is there a problem? -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

"i... i don't..." Nova whines... then sighs and looks away, unable to make eye contact with Rosie. "... i thought that you would demand payment from me... for making you spend time and effort on me, for letting me stay in your guest suite and looking after me these past few days... every other person i've met have been so cruel... not just to me, not just down here... but in life too, in the case of you sinners..."

Nova's paws find themselves tangled in her thick hair, grabbing and kneading big handfuls of curly fluff in an attempt to self-sooth. "when you found me under the bed, i was just gonna hide and escape when you weren't looking... cuz i thought you'd be the same..." Tears start streaming down her face, her eyes glowing from behind the hair covering them. "but now i don't know what to think...! you've been so kind to me and i don't know why, and... i just... i don't..."

She falls and curls up under her hoodie, now sitting on the floor, tugging her hood down so it's covering her face as she whimpers.

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie sits down on the floor next to Nova. She keeps quiet for a few moments, letting Nova feel her feelings before saying anything.*

Y’know, there can be a lot of nuance when it comes to whether or not someone is a good person or a cruel one. Am I the bad guy in some stories? Sure. But I’m the good guy in others.

The way I see it, you gotta give back to souls what you think they deserve. Some folks need their asses kicked. Some just need a little love. If I’m to be a good Overlord then I need to recognize the difference and act accordingly.

It’s hard to believe, I know, but goodness can be found down here. Just like…

*She pauses for a moment, remembering what those nasty Exorcists have taken from her.*

Just like evil can be found in Heaven.

*She lets that sink in.*

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova sniffles and wipes her tears away with her sleeve. She hugs her knees to her chest. "i guess... i just-- i don't think things would be this bad if that were the case... like, i get this is Hell we're talking about, but..."

She huffs and rests her head on her knees. "why did i have to be born down here, of all places...? at least in heaven, i wouldn't have suffered so much... it's not fair..."

[overlord-rosie]

Oh, you just haven’t met enough of the right people yet, that’s all!

*She gently pats Nova on the back.*

There are lots of folks born into circumstances they don’t deserve, and I’m sorry you happen to be one of them, kiddo. Best we can do is fight it off and try to make things better on our own.

And hey, here’s a little glimmer from the bright side, you’re safe from Exterminations! That’s something that not even I can say. -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova's breath wavers as she feels Rosie rub and pat her back. She starts sniffling and sobbing quietly.

"... what good is that gonna do me if i'm barely getting by in the first place..."

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie looks around, thinking quickly, but deeply.*

Well, what if you didn’t have to worry about that anymore? -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova pushes her bangs out of her eyes to wipe them with her sleeve.

She looks up at Rosie. "what do you mean...?"

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie chuckles as Nova does so. Maybe a haircut should be next on the list.*

How would you like to stay here? That guest suite could turn into living quarters pretty easily. -🌹

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie echoes her, confused.*

In return?

*She scratches her head.*

I don’t want anything in return, silly! Seeing a young pup like you out of harm’s way and flourishing is a reward in and of itself. -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova's tail stops wagging.

"i--... what...? no, surely you'd want something from me, or else you wouldn't..."

She looks upset and confused.

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie shakes her head, further confirming that she wasn’t expecting anything from Nova. Sure, she’s amassed power and influence in the same way as her fellow Overlords, but she does have a code of honor when it comes to who she strikes deals with.*

Is there a problem? -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

"i... i don't..." Nova whines... then sighs and looks away, unable to make eye contact with Rosie. "... i thought that you would demand payment from me... for making you spend time and effort on me, for letting me stay in your guest suite and looking after me these past few days... every other person i've met have been so cruel... not just to me, not just down here... but in life too, in the case of you sinners..."

Nova's paws find themselves tangled in her thick hair, grabbing and kneading big handfuls of curly fluff in an attempt to self-sooth. "when you found me under the bed, i was just gonna hide and escape when you weren't looking... cuz i thought you'd be the same..." Tears start streaming down her face, her eyes glowing from behind the hair covering them. "but now i don't know what to think...! you've been so kind to me and i don't know why, and... i just... i don't..."

She falls and curls up under her hoodie, now sitting on the floor, tugging her hood down so it's covering her face as she whimpers.

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie sits down on the floor next to Nova. She keeps quiet for a few moments, letting Nova feel her feelings before saying anything.*

Y’know, there can be a lot of nuance when it comes to whether or not someone is a good person or a cruel one. Am I the bad guy in some stories? Sure. But I’m the good guy in others.

The way I see it, you gotta give back to souls what you think they deserve. Some folks need their asses kicked. Some just need a little love. If I’m to be a good Overlord then I need to recognize the difference and act accordingly.

It’s hard to believe, I know, but goodness can be found down here. Just like…

*She pauses for a moment, remembering what those nasty Exorcists have taken from her.*

Just like evil can be found in Heaven.

*She lets that sink in.*

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova sniffles and wipes her tears away with her sleeve. She hugs her knees to her chest. "i guess... i just-- i don't think things would be this bad if that were the case... like, i get this is Hell we're talking about, but..."

She huffs and rests her head on her knees. "why did i have to be born down here, of all places...? at least in heaven, i wouldn't have suffered so much... it's not fair..."

[overlord-rosie]

Oh, you just haven’t met enough of the right people yet, that’s all!

*She gently pats Nova on the back.*

There are lots of folks born into circumstances they don’t deserve, and I’m sorry you happen to be one of them, kiddo. Best we can do is fight it off and try to make things better on our own.

And hey, here’s a little glimmer from the bright side, you’re safe from Exterminations! That’s something that not even I can say. -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova's breath wavers as she feels Rosie rub and pat her back. She starts sniffling and sobbing quietly.

"... what good is that gonna do me if i'm barely getting by in the first place..."

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie looks around, thinking quickly, but deeply.*

Well, what if you didn’t have to worry about that anymore? -🌹

[overlord-rosie]

Would you like to taste this dish called Spaghetti All' Aragosta? It’s composed of spaghetti and lobster in a mildly spicy sauce.

Sweeten the deal with some garlic bread, and I just might! -🌹

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie echoes her, confused.*

In return?

*She scratches her head.*

I don’t want anything in return, silly! Seeing a young pup like you out of harm’s way and flourishing is a reward in and of itself. -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova's tail stops wagging.

"i--... what...? no, surely you'd want something from me, or else you wouldn't..."

She looks upset and confused.

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie shakes her head, further confirming that she wasn’t expecting anything from Nova. Sure, she’s amassed power and influence in the same way as her fellow Overlords, but she does have a code of honor when it comes to who she strikes deals with.*

Is there a problem? -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

"i... i don't..." Nova whines... then sighs and looks away, unable to make eye contact with Rosie. "... i thought that you would demand payment from me... for making you spend time and effort on me, for letting me stay in your guest suite and looking after me these past few days... every other person i've met have been so cruel... not just to me, not just down here... but in life too, in the case of you sinners..."

Nova's paws find themselves tangled in her thick hair, grabbing and kneading big handfuls of curly fluff in an attempt to self-sooth. "when you found me under the bed, i was just gonna hide and escape when you weren't looking... cuz i thought you'd be the same..." Tears start streaming down her face, her eyes glowing from behind the hair covering them. "but now i don't know what to think...! you've been so kind to me and i don't know why, and... i just... i don't..."

She falls and curls up under her hoodie, now sitting on the floor, tugging her hood down so it's covering her face as she whimpers.

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie sits down on the floor next to Nova. She keeps quiet for a few moments, letting Nova feel her feelings before saying anything.*

Y’know, there can be a lot of nuance when it comes to whether or not someone is a good person or a cruel one. Am I the bad guy in some stories? Sure. But I’m the good guy in others.

The way I see it, you gotta give back to souls what you think they deserve. Some folks need their asses kicked. Some just need a little love. If I’m to be a good Overlord then I need to recognize the difference and act accordingly.

It’s hard to believe, I know, but goodness can be found down here. Just like…

*She pauses for a moment, remembering what those nasty Exorcists have taken from her.*

Just like evil can be found in Heaven.

*She lets that sink in.*

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova sniffles and wipes her tears away with her sleeve. She hugs her knees to her chest. "i guess... i just-- i don't think things would be this bad if that were the case... like, i get this is Hell we're talking about, but..."

She huffs and rests her head on her knees. "why did i have to be born down here, of all places...? at least in heaven, i wouldn't have suffered so much... it's not fair..."

[overlord-rosie]

Oh, you just haven’t met enough of the right people yet, that’s all!

*She gently pats Nova on the back.*

There are lots of folks born into circumstances they don’t deserve, and I’m sorry you happen to be one of them, kiddo. Best we can do is fight it off and try to make things better on our own.

And hey, here’s a little glimmer from the bright side, you’re safe from Exterminations! That’s something that not even I can say. -🌹

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie echoes her, confused.*

In return?

*She scratches her head.*

I don’t want anything in return, silly! Seeing a young pup like you out of harm’s way and flourishing is a reward in and of itself. -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova's tail stops wagging.

"i--... what...? no, surely you'd want something from me, or else you wouldn't..."

She looks upset and confused.

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie shakes her head, further confirming that she wasn’t expecting anything from Nova. Sure, she’s amassed power and influence in the same way as her fellow Overlords, but she does have a code of honor when it comes to who she strikes deals with.*

Is there a problem? -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

"i... i don't..." Nova whines... then sighs and looks away, unable to make eye contact with Rosie. "... i thought that you would demand payment from me... for making you spend time and effort on me, for letting me stay in your guest suite and looking after me these past few days... every other person i've met have been so cruel... not just to me, not just down here... but in life too, in the case of you sinners..."

Nova's paws find themselves tangled in her thick hair, grabbing and kneading big handfuls of curly fluff in an attempt to self-sooth. "when you found me under the bed, i was just gonna hide and escape when you weren't looking... cuz i thought you'd be the same..." Tears start streaming down her face, her eyes glowing from behind the hair covering them. "but now i don't know what to think...! you've been so kind to me and i don't know why, and... i just... i don't..."

She falls and curls up under her hoodie, now sitting on the floor, tugging her hood down so it's covering her face as she whimpers.

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie sits down on the floor next to Nova. She keeps quiet for a few moments, letting Nova feel her feelings before saying anything.*

Y’know, there can be a lot of nuance when it comes to whether or not someone is a good person or a cruel one. Am I the bad guy in some stories? Sure. But I’m the good guy in others.

The way I see it, you gotta give back to souls what you think they deserve. Some folks need their asses kicked. Some just need a little love. If I’m to be a good Overlord then I need to recognize the difference and act accordingly.

It’s hard to believe, I know, but goodness can be found down here. Just like…

*She pauses for a moment, remembering what those nasty Exorcists have taken from her.*

Just like evil can be found in Heaven.

*She lets that sink in.*

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie is on the phone with a friend and munching on the severed fingers of an unlucky Exorcist from the last Extermination Day.*

Well, sometimes you just gotta remind ‘em who’s boss, that’s all! Haha!

*She sees that Nova has come downstairs, and waves at her.*

Hey, I gotta go. See you at the meeting next week? Okay! Buh-bye!

*Now she turns her full attention to the little Hellhound.*

Well hello! You look refreshed! How do you feel? -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova's fur and hair looks much cleaner, softer and shinier than before. She smells like vanilla ice cream.

She smiles and walks up to Rosie, her tail wagging behind her. "a lot better, now that i've had a proper shower and bath. i can't remember the last time i was this clean..." Or when someone was this kind to her. "did you have any luck with the vet appointment...?"

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie smiles, charmed, seeing Nova’s tail wag. She gets the same fuzzy and warm feeling in her chest as she does when the children of Cannibal Town are enjoying their annual toy and book fair.*

I sure did! We’ll be their very first appointment tomorrow, so make sure you’re ready for a field trip bright and early!

*She stands from her chair and walks over, motioning to the contents of the room.*

For today, help yourself to anything you see. Enjoy the spoils of being in the care of Auntie Rosie!

*She flashes a big, toothy grin, then softly boops Nova’s nose. Before she can say anything else, her phone rings.*

There that dang thing goes again. I suppose a moment’s peace is the price I’ve paid to be me, huh? Be right back! -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova's tail wags a bit faster when Rosie smiles. She goes to look at some of the things being sold while the overlord went to answer the phone...

Clothes. Lots of pretty dresses and gowns, suits, everyday wear, kids's clothes, all high quality. Some jewelry as well. None of the cheap plastic shit. Snacks and treats, most of which are made from parts of other sinners, of course.

She picks up a plush that catches her eye. She looks it over for a moment, then holds it to her chest and continues to wander around.

[overlord-rosie]

*Fast forward to the following day, Rosie and Nova walk back into the Emporium after both the vet appointment and a trip to a local creamery to treat Nova to a pup cone.*

So, how ya feeling, kiddo? I think we’ve got you all taken care of! Anything else on your to-do list? -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova was pretty calm today. There was a bit of trouble getting her out of bed—mostly because she was very warm and comfortable—but besides that, she behaved herself. She's walking alongside Rosie, tail wagging as she enjoys her ice cream.

She takes a moment to think. "Nnnot really? I mean, most of the things I needed have been taken care of already. A bath, a hot meal, a good night's sleep, the shot..."

She looks up at Rosie, her eyes glowing from behind the hair covering them. "I'm still surprised you were able to book an appointment so soon, by the way. Those are usually a pain in the ass to get. I mean seriously, we're supposed to get a shot every year but you can only book an appointment every three! It's ridiculous..." She finishes her ice cream and scarfs down the cone, pulling a rag out of her hoodie's pocket to clean her paws. "but... i'm glad you did... and i'm grateful for everything you've done for me..."

Nova gets real quiet. "question is... what do you want in return...?"

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie echoes her, confused.*

In return?

*She scratches her head.*

I don’t want anything in return, silly! Seeing a young pup like you out of harm’s way and flourishing is a reward in and of itself. -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova's tail stops wagging.

"i--... what...? no, surely you'd want something from me, or else you wouldn't..."

She looks upset and confused.

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie shakes her head, further confirming that she wasn’t expecting anything from Nova. Sure, she’s amassed power and influence in the same way as her fellow Overlords, but she does have a code of honor when it comes to who she strikes deals with.*

Is there a problem? -🌹

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie is on the phone with a friend and munching on the severed fingers of an unlucky Exorcist from the last Extermination Day.*

Well, sometimes you just gotta remind ‘em who’s boss, that’s all! Haha!

*She sees that Nova has come downstairs, and waves at her.*

Hey, I gotta go. See you at the meeting next week? Okay! Buh-bye!

*Now she turns her full attention to the little Hellhound.*

Well hello! You look refreshed! How do you feel? -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova's fur and hair looks much cleaner, softer and shinier than before. She smells like vanilla ice cream.

She smiles and walks up to Rosie, her tail wagging behind her. "a lot better, now that i've had a proper shower and bath. i can't remember the last time i was this clean..." Or when someone was this kind to her. "did you have any luck with the vet appointment...?"

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie smiles, charmed, seeing Nova’s tail wag. She gets the same fuzzy and warm feeling in her chest as she does when the children of Cannibal Town are enjoying their annual toy and book fair.*

I sure did! We’ll be their very first appointment tomorrow, so make sure you’re ready for a field trip bright and early!

*She stands from her chair and walks over, motioning to the contents of the room.*

For today, help yourself to anything you see. Enjoy the spoils of being in the care of Auntie Rosie!

*She flashes a big, toothy grin, then softly boops Nova’s nose. Before she can say anything else, her phone rings.*

There that dang thing goes again. I suppose a moment’s peace is the price I’ve paid to be me, huh? Be right back! -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova's tail wags a bit faster when Rosie smiles. She goes to look at some of the things being sold while the overlord went to answer the phone...

Clothes. Lots of pretty dresses and gowns, suits, everyday wear, kids's clothes, all high quality. Some jewelry as well. None of the cheap plastic shit. Snacks and treats, most of which are made from parts of other sinners, of course.

She picks up a plush that catches her eye. She looks it over for a moment, then holds it to her chest and continues to wander around.

[overlord-rosie]

*Fast forward to the following day, Rosie and Nova walk back into the Emporium after both the vet appointment and a trip to a local creamery to treat Nova to a pup cone.*

So, how ya feeling, kiddo? I think we’ve got you all taken care of! Anything else on your to-do list? -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova was pretty calm today. There was a bit of trouble getting her out of bed—mostly because she was very warm and comfortable—but besides that, she behaved herself. She's walking alongside Rosie, tail wagging as she enjoys her ice cream.

She takes a moment to think. "Nnnot really? I mean, most of the things I needed have been taken care of already. A bath, a hot meal, a good night's sleep, the shot..."

She looks up at Rosie, her eyes glowing from behind the hair covering them. "I'm still surprised you were able to book an appointment so soon, by the way. Those are usually a pain in the ass to get. I mean seriously, we're supposed to get a shot every year but you can only book an appointment every three! It's ridiculous..." She finishes her ice cream and scarfs down the cone, pulling a rag out of her hoodie's pocket to clean her paws. "but... i'm glad you did... and i'm grateful for everything you've done for me..."

Nova gets real quiet. "question is... what do you want in return...?"

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie echoes her, confused.*

In return?

*She scratches her head.*

I don’t want anything in return, silly! Seeing a young pup like you out of harm’s way and flourishing is a reward in and of itself. -🌹

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie is on the phone with a friend and munching on the severed fingers of an unlucky Exorcist from the last Extermination Day.*

Well, sometimes you just gotta remind ‘em who’s boss, that’s all! Haha!

*She sees that Nova has come downstairs, and waves at her.*

Hey, I gotta go. See you at the meeting next week? Okay! Buh-bye!

*Now she turns her full attention to the little Hellhound.*

Well hello! You look refreshed! How do you feel? -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova's fur and hair looks much cleaner, softer and shinier than before. She smells like vanilla ice cream.

She smiles and walks up to Rosie, her tail wagging behind her. "a lot better, now that i've had a proper shower and bath. i can't remember the last time i was this clean..." Or when someone was this kind to her. "did you have any luck with the vet appointment...?"

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie smiles, charmed, seeing Nova’s tail wag. She gets the same fuzzy and warm feeling in her chest as she does when the children of Cannibal Town are enjoying their annual toy and book fair.*

I sure did! We’ll be their very first appointment tomorrow, so make sure you’re ready for a field trip bright and early!

*She stands from her chair and walks over, motioning to the contents of the room.*

For today, help yourself to anything you see. Enjoy the spoils of being in the care of Auntie Rosie!

*She flashes a big, toothy grin, then softly boops Nova’s nose. Before she can say anything else, her phone rings.*

There that dang thing goes again. I suppose a moment’s peace is the price I’ve paid to be me, huh? Be right back! -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova's tail wags a bit faster when Rosie smiles. She goes to look at some of the things being sold while the overlord went to answer the phone...

Clothes. Lots of pretty dresses and gowns, suits, everyday wear, kids's clothes, all high quality. Some jewelry as well. None of the cheap plastic shit. Snacks and treats, most of which are made from parts of other sinners, of course.

She picks up a plush that catches her eye. She looks it over for a moment, then holds it to her chest and continues to wander around.

[overlord-rosie]

*Fast forward to the following day, Rosie and Nova walk back into the Emporium after both the vet appointment and a trip to a local creamery to treat Nova to a pup cone.*

So, how ya feeling, kiddo? I think we’ve got you all taken care of! Anything else on your to-do list? -🌹

[overlord-rosie]

What does mantis taste like??? 👀

Like bratwurst and beer cheese. -🌹

[seraphim-adina]

[overlord-rosie]

What’s the matter, snowball? Did you want a taste? Oh, so sorry. -🌹

[seraphim-adina]

…

Hmhm, I mean…no, I have no interest in what lowly Sinners eat. I have my own health to look after, of course~.

And there must be multiple mantis sinners that taste like that. No way it could be… -🐇

[overlord-rosie]

*She chuckles.*

Lowly Sinner! Good one, cottontail! Stay blinded by your delusions, will you? It’s fun for the rest of us!

*She uses one of Lee’s preserved antennae as a toothpick.*

Anyway, whatever keeps your coat fluffy and clean, hun. Besides, I’m not much for sharing. -🌹

[seraphim-adina]

Adina’s third eye twitches.

Is..that…YOU—

Several dozens of red eyes flare as Adina hisses, about to attack the Overlord until a small Cherub grabbed her arm.

Miss Adina, no! You’ll get hurt! -🐑

Collin, what are you talking about? She’s a Seraph! She could take down this nobody in seconds! Come on Miss! Reign Heavenly Judgment on this Sinner!! -👼🏻

Would you two hush! You’re ruining her moment! -🎀

[overlord-rosie]

*Now, a more full-bodied laugh.*

Oh, you clouds-for-brains Heavenites really don’t know the scale of who I am, do you? Eh, that’s fair. Most folks down here don’t, either. But, since you’re a pretty little bunny, I’ll let you off with a vague warning; It’d serve you well to not make such an A-List enemy.

*She flicks Keenie’s halo.*

Cute kids, by the way. You order them from Temu? -🌹

[seraphim-adina]

Keenie stumbles back and frantically pulls her halo closer to her.

The audacity! Why I never! -🎀

Adina bristles as she steps forward in between the Cherub and the Overlord.

They are not children. They are Cherubs. Not that I expected Hellspawn to know the difference. And they are my minions, meaning they are under my protection. And it is hilarious you think that your threats would even intimidate me in the slightest~. -🐇

[overlord-rosie]

I hear ya, wiggle-nose, I really do. But all I see is a pouty little thing— mommy’s favorite, maybe?— who swears she’s not scared so that the big kids will stop picking on her.

*Seeing Adina’s frustration grow, she considers whether or not this should escalate. But then she remembers the last time she got in a public altercation— the pesky coyote girl with more electricity than she knew what to do with and the poor, frightened child made for some bad publicity— and decides against it.*

Lucky for you, it wouldn’t behoove me to stop you in your tracks today. I’m a very busy woman with a reputation to uphold, after all! But I can pencil you in for a neutral site tussle sometime if you’re interested. You can even bring the kiddos so they can watch your downfall! How fun!-🌹

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie is on the phone with a friend and munching on the severed fingers of an unlucky Exorcist from the last Extermination Day.*

Well, sometimes you just gotta remind ‘em who’s boss, that’s all! Haha!

*She sees that Nova has come downstairs, and waves at her.*

Hey, I gotta go. See you at the meeting next week? Okay! Buh-bye!

*Now she turns her full attention to the little Hellhound.*

Well hello! You look refreshed! How do you feel? -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova's fur and hair looks much cleaner, softer and shinier than before. She smells like vanilla ice cream.

She smiles and walks up to Rosie, her tail wagging behind her. "a lot better, now that i've had a proper shower and bath. i can't remember the last time i was this clean..." Or when someone was this kind to her. "did you have any luck with the vet appointment...?"

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie smiles, charmed, seeing Nova’s tail wag. She gets the same fuzzy and warm feeling in her chest as she does when the children of Cannibal Town are enjoying their annual toy and book fair.*

I sure did! We’ll be their very first appointment tomorrow, so make sure you’re ready for a field trip bright and early!

*She stands from her chair and walks over, motioning to the contents of the room.*

For today, help yourself to anything you see. Enjoy the spoils of being in the care of Auntie Rosie!

*She flashes a big, toothy grin, then softly boops Nova’s nose. Before she can say anything else, her phone rings.*

There that dang thing goes again. I suppose a moment’s peace is the price I’ve paid to be me, huh? Be right back! -🌹

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie catches the movement out of the corners of her eyes and lets out a soft gasp when she sees Nova’s little nose.*

Well, hi there!

*She clears her throat, reminding herself that this is a Hellhound that needs all sorts of help, not just some potential pet. At least, not in the traditional sense.*

Ope, sorry! Hope I didn’t startle you!

*She crouches down.*

What’s your name, sweetie? -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

The hellhound is already questioning why she's doing this.

"um... nova," she replies, her voice soft and hushed. She looks... stressed, and tired to say the least... "you said you could help me. what exactly would that entail...?"

[overlord-rosie]

Well, that depends. What is it that you need? Other than a bath, of course!

*She looks Nova over the best she can from this unfavorable vantage point.*

And a good brushing, and probably some flea and tick medication. -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

"And a hellbies shot, but good luck trying to book an appointment for that anytime soon," she remarks as she crawls out from under the bed and pulls herself to her feet.

The most obvious thing Rosie could see is that Nova is underweight. Not dangerously so, but certainly enough to be concerning. She's also shivering a bit... Aside from that, she's not too worse for wear.

[overlord-rosie]

Well, lucky for you, I’ve got connections! And by that, I mean I own the soul of the technician at the vet’s office! Ha!

*It takes some effort for Rosie to keep the corners of her mouth from lowering into a sympathetic frown as she studies the girl. Look’s like Nova’s had a rough go of things for a while now, not just the past day or so.*

When’s the last time you had something warm to eat, Nova? If you’d like, in the snap of a finger I can have one of my chefs preparing a three course meal with your name on it! -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Owning someone else's soul... Nova wasn't entirely sure how to feel about something like that. Frankly, she's never had to think about it before until Rosie mentioned it so casually just now... She stashes that thought away for later. Now isn't a good time to be filled with existential dread.

"I... wouldn't recommend that. Not that big a meal, anyways. Something small would be preferable, at least for now. I'd rather not get sick..."

[overlord-rosie]

Right, of course!

*She’s so used to the people of Cannibal Town being ravenously hungry, she hadn’t considered that.*

*Rosie taps her pointer finger to her chin. What else could she offer the girl?*

Well, tell ya what. You just get cleaned up and take some time to think about where you’d like to go from here. In the meantime, I’ll strong-arm my way onto the top of the appointment list at the town vet!

*She walks out the door, but pokes her head back in.*

Feel free to come downstairs when you’re ready! You’ll be amazed at the Emporium’s selection of trinkets! -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

"alright..."

Nova relaxes a little once Rosie is gone. She heads to the bathroom to clean up...

... As she sits in the bathtub, trying her best to scrub off the dried blood in her fur, her mind begins to wander. This woman, Rosie... She seems nice enough. At the very least, she did a good job of hiding any malicious intent if there was any. Letting Nova stay in the guest suite, letting her clean herself up, offering a hot meal... It feels nice to have some help for once.

Nova finishes scrubbing off the blood and reaches for the shampoos and conditioners currently available to her. She doesn't see the usual brand she shoplifts, so she just chooses whatever she likes the smell of most.

No matter how kind-hearted this woman seems, the little hellion should remain cautious of her. This is a Sinner we're talking about and a powerful one at that. Rest, food, a bath, a trip to the vet... Nothing comes free when dealing with Sinners, especially not Overlords. There's always a price tag when it comes to these things and they're usually pretty damn steep. Question is, what could Rosie possibly want in return for all of this? Nova has nothing to her name, materially speaking, and she's too young to legally sign soul contracts. She doesn't have any skills she's particularly good at, nothing she owns that Rosie couldn't acquire elsewhere, no information worth being interrogated or tortured over... The catch isn't readily apparent.

But then again, she isn't sure she wants to stick around long enough to find out what it is. Maybe she can sneak off into Doomsday after the vet visit...

After her bath, she dries herself off as best she can with one of the surprisingly fluffy towels and puts her clothes back on. Her hoodie has been cleaned while she was bathing, the result of a simple spell she learned and imbued into one of its many colorful patches. She slips into it and heads downstairs.

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie is on the phone with a friend and munching on the severed fingers of an unlucky Exorcist from the last Extermination Day.*

Well, sometimes you just gotta remind ‘em who’s boss, that’s all! Haha!

*She sees that Nova has come downstairs, and waves at her.*

Hey, I gotta go. See you at the meeting next week? Okay! Buh-bye!

*Now she turns her full attention to the little Hellhound.*

Well hello! You look refreshed! How do you feel? -🌹

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie catches the movement out of the corners of her eyes and lets out a soft gasp when she sees Nova’s little nose.*

Well, hi there!

*She clears her throat, reminding herself that this is a Hellhound that needs all sorts of help, not just some potential pet. At least, not in the traditional sense.*

Ope, sorry! Hope I didn’t startle you!

*She crouches down.*

What’s your name, sweetie? -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

The hellhound is already questioning why she's doing this.

"um... nova," she replies, her voice soft and hushed. She looks... stressed, and tired to say the least... "you said you could help me. what exactly would that entail...?"

[overlord-rosie]

Well, that depends. What is it that you need? Other than a bath, of course!

*She looks Nova over the best she can from this unfavorable vantage point.*

And a good brushing, and probably some flea and tick medication. -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

"And a hellbies shot, but good luck trying to book an appointment for that anytime soon," she remarks as she crawls out from under the bed and pulls herself to her feet.

The most obvious thing Rosie could see is that Nova is underweight. Not dangerously so, but certainly enough to be concerning. She's also shivering a bit... Aside from that, she's not too worse for wear.

[overlord-rosie]

Well, lucky for you, I’ve got connections! And by that, I mean I own the soul of the technician at the vet’s office! Ha!

*It takes some effort for Rosie to keep the corners of her mouth from lowering into a sympathetic frown as she studies the girl. Look’s like Nova’s had a rough go of things for a while now, not just the past day or so.*

When’s the last time you had something warm to eat, Nova? If you’d like, in the snap of a finger I can have one of my chefs preparing a three course meal with your name on it! -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Owning someone else's soul... Nova wasn't entirely sure how to feel about something like that. Frankly, she's never had to think about it before until Rosie mentioned it so casually just now... She stashes that thought away for later. Now isn't a good time to be filled with existential dread.

"I... wouldn't recommend that. Not that big a meal, anyways. Something small would be preferable, at least for now. I'd rather not get sick..."

[overlord-rosie]

Right, of course!

*She’s so used to the people of Cannibal Town being ravenously hungry, she hadn’t considered that.*

*Rosie taps her pointer finger to her chin. What else could she offer the girl?*

Well, tell ya what. You just get cleaned up and take some time to think about where you’d like to go from here. In the meantime, I’ll strong-arm my way onto the top of the appointment list at the town vet!

*She walks out the door, but pokes her head back in.*

Feel free to come downstairs when you’re ready! You’ll be amazed at the Emporium’s selection of trinkets! -🌹

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie catches the movement out of the corners of her eyes and lets out a soft gasp when she sees Nova’s little nose.*

Well, hi there!

*She clears her throat, reminding herself that this is a Hellhound that needs all sorts of help, not just some potential pet. At least, not in the traditional sense.*

Ope, sorry! Hope I didn’t startle you!

*She crouches down.*

What’s your name, sweetie? -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

The hellhound is already questioning why she's doing this.

"um... nova," she replies, her voice soft and hushed. She looks... stressed, and tired to say the least... "you said you could help me. what exactly would that entail...?"

[overlord-rosie]

Well, that depends. What is it that you need? Other than a bath, of course!

*She looks Nova over the best she can from this unfavorable vantage point.*

And a good brushing, and probably some flea and tick medication. -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

"And a hellbies shot, but good luck trying to book an appointment for that anytime soon," she remarks as she crawls out from under the bed and pulls herself to her feet.

The most obvious thing Rosie could see is that Nova is underweight. Not dangerously so, but certainly enough to be concerning. She's also shivering a bit... Aside from that, she's not too worse for wear.

[overlord-rosie]

Well, lucky for you, I’ve got connections! And by that, I mean I own the soul of the technician at the vet’s office! Ha!

*It takes some effort for Rosie to keep the corners of her mouth from lowering into a sympathetic frown as she studies the girl. Look’s like Nova’s had a rough go of things for a while now, not just the past day or so.*

When’s the last time you had something warm to eat, Nova? If you’d like, in the snap of a finger I can have one of my chefs preparing a three course meal with your name on it! -🌹

[overlord-rosie]

*She points to a neatly made bed.*

Put her there, if you would, please.

*She flits around the room, which looks a lot like a nice hotel suite, making sure things like bath towels and such are in place.*

I’m no nurse, but I do have one under soul contract! Ha! I’ll have him come over and tend to her, but honestly it doesn’t look like there’s much that can be done until she wakes up. Then she can tell us what happened and what she needs.

*Rosie scans the room again.*

Oh! I know what’s missing! One of the Emporium’s famously soft embroidered bath robes! I’ll go get one for her to put on once she feels like getting out of those raggedy old bloody threads. I’ll bring one for you, too, dear, for your troubles! -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Butch lays the little hound on the neatly made bed. She folds up her hoodie and sets it on the nightstand next to her. "Oh, um, I'll come with. I gotta get back to my shop anyhow, 'fore someone notices I'm gone... An', uh..."

She bends down and gives Rosie a hug. "Thank ya for this. I woulda taken her in myself, but I'd rather she be with someone who can care for her properly."

[overlord-rosie]

*She is a bit surprised by the gesture, but reciprocates with a smile.*

Sure thing! I could use the good karma anyway!

*Rosie hands Butch a robe to take with her, then takes a second to study her face, noting the touch of worry in her eyes.*

And hey, if you wanna come by and check on her in a day or so, I’m sure she’d like to meet the Good Samaritan who brought her to Auntie Rosie’s! -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Butch takes the robe, running her fingers over its soft, fluffy surface. She smiles. "I'm sure she would."

... Nova stirs from her slumber, groggily opening her eyes. Her head hurts, her muscles ache, her ribs are sore... She blinks a few times until her vision is clear and sits up.

This... This isn't where she was last night.

Instead of lying in the middle of a street or the confines of one of her dumpsters, she's all alone in a bedroom. A nice one, too. The bed she's on is surprisingly comfortable; the sheets are soft and warm, the pillows are just firm enough for her and pleasantly cool to the touch, and the mattress is nice and springy.

She looks up at a clock on the wall. It's almost noon. She huffs and hops out of bed, taking it slow and steady, and makes her way to the nearest mirror to assess her situation.

She feels like utter trash. Her fur is matted and covered with dried blood, her hair is much messier than usual, she has bruises on her arms and torso and scabbed-over scrapes on her knees and outer thigh... Other than that and the aching muscles and tender spots, she doesn't have any new scars, open wounds, broken bones, missing teeth, or otherwise any injuries that she can't deal with by laying low and taking it easy. A rather lucky outcome for her.

For the most part, she's fine. All of this sucks ass, but it's nothing she hasn't handled before and it can always be worse. The bruises are gonna hurt for a while and it's gonna take forever to get all this blood out of her fur, though...

[overlord-rosie]

*There’s a lull in customer traffic at the Emporium at the just the right time. Lazily flipping through a magazine, Rosie hears the thump thump thump of someone walking around upstairs.*

Oh! My guest must be awake!

*She snaps her fingers, and one of the multitudes of souls she has under contract poofs into the room.*

Watch the store, will you? I’ve got something to attend to.

*She makes her way to the guest suite, politely tapping her knuckles on the door.*

Helloooo? Anybody conscious in there? -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova flinches when someone knocks and calls out to her from behind the door. Almost immediately she panics, already looking for somewhere to hide. She doesn't know whose voice that is and frankly, she's not too keen to find out.

She quickly slips under the bed, going far enough back to not be easily reached.

[overlord-rosie]

*When a few moments pass without an answer, Rosie lets herself in. She looks around and finds that the bed is empty.*

Hello?

*She checks the windows. Closed. How else could’ve the poor girl snuck out without anyone realizing?*

Miss? Are you in here?

*Next, she pokes her head into the bathroom. No one there, either. Strange. Though, this is Hell, so a body up and disappearing wouldn’t be the strangest thing to happen.*

So, you’re hiding? Hmm. Well, I won’t oust you. I’m sure you’re in a lot of shock and probably some pain, too.

*Before she goes, she offers a brief explanation.*

My name’s Rosie. You’ve probably heard of me. Bigshot overlord, quietly powerful, blah blah blah. Anyway, you’re in a suite above my Emporium. A good-hearted soul of mine brought you here out of concern for your wellbeing. I intend to help if you’ll accept it. Clean yourself up and come downstairs whenever you’re ready for a chat. -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova simply watches as Rosie enters and moves about the room, staying as still and as quiet as possible. She listens to her talk.

Rosie... Auntie Rosie. Nova has heard things about her in passing. She was a rather kind Sinner from what the hellhound could gather, very polite and cordial. The kind of person that probably would've gotten into Heaven if it weren't for the cannibalism.

She wonders if she should pull herself out of hiding while Rosie is still here. On one hand, if what she heard about the overlord is true, then perhaps she will finally have some security in her life. No more running from animal control, no more stealing just to survive, no more sleeping in dumpsters, no more going entire days without food or warmth... On the other, Rosie's a Sinner. There's always a catch when dealing with Sinners, and It's almost never pleasant. She isn't sure if she could handle any punishment this lady could dish out, especially when she's an overlord.

It would be better for Nova to stay hidden, clean herself up once Rosie leaves, and abscond as soon as she can. She doesn't want to find out what cruelties Rosie is capable of, not if it's aimed towards herself... but... There's a little voice in the back of her head that's telling her to give this woman a chance. It's being rather insistent, despite her better judgment.

Nova slowly, cautiously peeks out from under the bed and up at Rosie. She isn't feeling any malicious intent or deceit from her, at least not immediately.

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie catches the movement out of the corners of her eyes and lets out a soft gasp when she sees Nova’s little nose.*

Well, hi there!

*She clears her throat, reminding herself that this is a Hellhound that needs all sorts of help, not just some potential pet. At least, not in the traditional sense.*

Ope, sorry! Hope I didn’t startle you!

*She crouches down.*

What’s your name, sweetie? -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

The hellhound is already questioning why she's doing this.

"um... nova," she replies, her voice soft and hushed. She looks... stressed, and tired to say the least... "you said you could help me. what exactly would that entail...?"

[overlord-rosie]

Well, that depends. What is it that you need? Other than a bath, of course!

*She looks Nova over the best she can from this unfavorable vantage point.*

And a good brushing, and probably some flea and tick medication. -🌹

[overlord-rosie]

*She points to a neatly made bed.*

Put her there, if you would, please.

*She flits around the room, which looks a lot like a nice hotel suite, making sure things like bath towels and such are in place.*

I’m no nurse, but I do have one under soul contract! Ha! I’ll have him come over and tend to her, but honestly it doesn’t look like there’s much that can be done until she wakes up. Then she can tell us what happened and what she needs.

*Rosie scans the room again.*

Oh! I know what’s missing! One of the Emporium’s famously soft embroidered bath robes! I’ll go get one for her to put on once she feels like getting out of those raggedy old bloody threads. I’ll bring one for you, too, dear, for your troubles! -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Butch lays the little hound on the neatly made bed. She folds up her hoodie and sets it on the nightstand next to her. "Oh, um, I'll come with. I gotta get back to my shop anyhow, 'fore someone notices I'm gone... An', uh..."

She bends down and gives Rosie a hug. "Thank ya for this. I woulda taken her in myself, but I'd rather she be with someone who can care for her properly."

[overlord-rosie]

*She is a bit surprised by the gesture, but reciprocates with a smile.*

Sure thing! I could use the good karma anyway!

*Rosie hands Butch a robe to take with her, then takes a second to study her face, noting the touch of worry in her eyes.*

And hey, if you wanna come by and check on her in a day or so, I’m sure she’d like to meet the Good Samaritan who brought her to Auntie Rosie’s! -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Butch takes the robe, running her fingers over its soft, fluffy surface. She smiles. "I'm sure she would."

... Nova stirs from her slumber, groggily opening her eyes. Her head hurts, her muscles ache, her ribs are sore... She blinks a few times until her vision is clear and sits up.

This... This isn't where she was last night.

Instead of lying in the middle of a street or the confines of one of her dumpsters, she's all alone in a bedroom. A nice one, too. The bed she's on is surprisingly comfortable; the sheets are soft and warm, the pillows are just firm enough for her and pleasantly cool to the touch, and the mattress is nice and springy.

She looks up at a clock on the wall. It's almost noon. She huffs and hops out of bed, taking it slow and steady, and makes her way to the nearest mirror to assess her situation.

She feels like utter trash. Her fur is matted and covered with dried blood, her hair is much messier than usual, she has bruises on her arms and torso and scabbed-over scrapes on her knees and outer thigh... Other than that and the aching muscles and tender spots, she doesn't have any new scars, open wounds, broken bones, missing teeth, or otherwise any injuries that she can't deal with by laying low and taking it easy. A rather lucky outcome for her.

For the most part, she's fine. All of this sucks ass, but it's nothing she hasn't handled before and it can always be worse. The bruises are gonna hurt for a while and it's gonna take forever to get all this blood out of her fur, though...

[overlord-rosie]

*There’s a lull in customer traffic at the Emporium at the just the right time. Lazily flipping through a magazine, Rosie hears the thump thump thump of someone walking around upstairs.*

Oh! My guest must be awake!

*She snaps her fingers, and one of the multitudes of souls she has under contract poofs into the room.*

Watch the store, will you? I’ve got something to attend to.

*She makes her way to the guest suite, politely tapping her knuckles on the door.*

Helloooo? Anybody conscious in there? -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova flinches when someone knocks and calls out to her from behind the door. Almost immediately she panics, already looking for somewhere to hide. She doesn't know whose voice that is and frankly, she's not too keen to find out.

She quickly slips under the bed, going far enough back to not be easily reached.

[overlord-rosie]

*When a few moments pass without an answer, Rosie lets herself in. She looks around and finds that the bed is empty.*

Hello?

*She checks the windows. Closed. How else could’ve the poor girl snuck out without anyone realizing?*

Miss? Are you in here?

*Next, she pokes her head into the bathroom. No one there, either. Strange. Though, this is Hell, so a body up and disappearing wouldn’t be the strangest thing to happen.*

So, you’re hiding? Hmm. Well, I won’t oust you. I’m sure you’re in a lot of shock and probably some pain, too.

*Before she goes, she offers a brief explanation.*

My name’s Rosie. You’ve probably heard of me. Bigshot overlord, quietly powerful, blah blah blah. Anyway, you’re in a suite above my Emporium. A good-hearted soul of mine brought you here out of concern for your wellbeing. I intend to help if you’ll accept it. Clean yourself up and come downstairs whenever you’re ready for a chat. -🌹

[absolutecatastrophy]

Nova simply watches as Rosie enters and moves about the room, staying as still and as quiet as possible. She listens to her talk.

Rosie... Auntie Rosie. Nova has heard things about her in passing. She was a rather kind Sinner from what the hellhound could gather, very polite and cordial. The kind of person that probably would've gotten into Heaven if it weren't for the cannibalism.

She wonders if she should pull herself out of hiding while Rosie is still here. On one hand, if what she heard about the overlord is true, then perhaps she will finally have some security in her life. No more running from animal control, no more stealing just to survive, no more sleeping in dumpsters, no more going entire days without food or warmth... On the other, Rosie's a Sinner. There's always a catch when dealing with Sinners, and It's almost never pleasant. She isn't sure if she could handle any punishment this lady could dish out, especially when she's an overlord.

It would be better for Nova to stay hidden, clean herself up once Rosie leaves, and abscond as soon as she can. She doesn't want to find out what cruelties Rosie is capable of, not if it's aimed towards herself... but... There's a little voice in the back of her head that's telling her to give this woman a chance. It's being rather insistent, despite her better judgment.

Nova slowly, cautiously peeks out from under the bed and up at Rosie. She isn't feeling any malicious intent or deceit from her, at least not immediately.

[overlord-rosie]

*Rosie catches the movement out of the corners of her eyes and lets out a soft gasp when she sees Nova’s little nose.*

Well, hi there!

*She clears her throat, reminding herself that this is a Hellhound that needs all sorts of help, not just some potential pet. At least, not in the traditional sense.*

Ope, sorry! Hope I didn’t startle you!

*She crouches down.*

What’s your name, sweetie? -🌹