Searing light, soothing night.

"And don't forget this one great truth; that light can burn, and night can soothe." Blog for devil!Etihw and god!Kcalb, from the game "The Gray Garden".

[searinglightsoothingnight]

This, dear co-author, is usually called a “deadlock”. Two girls, one in front of the other, both genuinely flabbergasted, both left without words in mind nor mouth; neither, apparently, set on breaking said stalemate. And it lasted for a fair bit, I’d wager? I won’t tread on your toes and make it too long, but I would go for at least some instants of absolute and embarrassing silence.

The devil’s mind ran in circles for unending seconds. The girl was, undeniably, Etihw. But she had no horns, bearing instead those silly crystal things Kcalb kept on his head; and she wore a grey dress, under a long swirling robe. Of course, wherever the god would have had black, her double showed white, which pointed at her being still anchored to that non-colour; but it wasn’t enough, not nearly enough!

She burst into laughter. It was such a ridiculous situation! The only thing she could think about was running with it. She dropped on the ground, back to one tree and hands behind her head, laughter melting into a large grin.

"So. If I am Etihw, and I am the devil of the Gray Garden, what does that make of you, double of mine?"

[divineslacker]

The sudden laughter from her misshaped clone startled her, distracting her from overthinking on this any further. And yet, the strange Etihw’s laughter relax her guard, and she couldn’t help but smile.

Ah, so that what she was. A devil. This Etihw was still her, but a flipped copy. If that make sense. She must have been able to somehow bring herself to this world. A world similar to hers, and yet, practically mirrored in nature, what are the chances of that? She would have never thought it possible.

“I’m Etihw, God of the Gray Garden.” She answered. If this Etihw is just like her, but a Devil, then it makes sense that she will cause no harm to this world. There was no further need for concern.  “Welcome to the Gray Garden, Etihw.” Etihw stated, with such humor in her voice. She couldn’t contain her own amusement. Even if it felt odd that she was greeting another with her name. Or rather, their name now.

"How may I help you, Etihw?" She asked mischievously. This was far too much fun now.

[searinglightsoothingnight]

Good god. God Etihw. The thought was almost too much - comical, really. She wasn't exactly sainthood material, let alone bearing the heavy load of divinity. But really, that was how it was; it explained all the lighter colours (and how Blackblanc Castle had looked mispelled). Fun, fun, fun. Did it mean that there was another Kcalb around? A Kcalb being the devil?

That was too much. She burst into laughter yet again, trying to picture him being all serious, evil and smirking as he destroye d  th e   w o rl d

...ok. Calm down, girl. Deep breaths. That was long ago. You are an overly cheerful hopping lass, now. A reformed character. Don't need to get back down to the past.

She got back to smiling at her double and opposite.

"I don't know, Etihw. I would presume I have already everything you have. The girls. A room in the castle. Kcalb's cake. All of that. What else?"

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Password is hella

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pass is takoyaki

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[[sorry i messed up with roles last round //nervous laughter

password is still wadanowhynot]]

[abravelittlehobbit]

; send me ❛ brush ❜ for my character's reaction to your character running their fingers through my character's hair.

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bonus if you add description!

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I am suddenly very very afraid of the possibility of devil!Etihw meeting Satanick.

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Please reblog this if you are a roleplayer from the Mogeko game The Gray Garden!

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making a masterlist!

[divineslacker]

Etihw, Devil of the Gray Garden.

[searinglightsoothingnight]

That place was absolutely wonderful.

It looked so much like home! From Blackblanc Castle to the village itself, everything reminded her of her own place; there was a little more white around (which she appreciated), it was a little more light, but it still gave the same vibe she and Kcalb had worked on.

Did that mean there was an Etihw there as well? Did it mean that there was another Kcalb? She wasn’t really sure about what to think. On one hand, it meant more possibilities for poking the god; on the other, it meant having another Kcalb. The two things balanced out pretty well.

That would have required some thought. She flew through the sky towards Evening Forest - which was there too, by the way - lightly landing on the soft ground.

And, just in that moment, she heard her own voice calling out. Ohdear ohdear ohdear. She almost bounced at the thought, a wide smile painting itself on her face as she skipped towards herself. Skip that, of course, came to an abrupt halt as her double appeared in front of her, the smile still frozen.

…why was she dressed like Kcalb?

[divineslacker]

She recognize the person before her. How could she not?

The same slope of the forehead, exact same nose, and the paleness of skin contrasting with the black short hair. It was almost like looking in a mirror. Except…she didn’t have white horns, nor does she wear a fur-lined cloak. It looks almost like Kcalb’s except gray with white.

She was almost tempted to look at herself, but refrained. She wasn’t the unusual one in this place. This twisted mirror twin of hers was.

And speaking of which, she seems to be noticing the difference between them.

Etihw decided this twin, was a visitor from another world. Perhaps this Etihw was from a world where everyone was a demon. Or worst, she was transformed into one for reasons.

“Ah…” She wasn’t sure what to say. What can one say to a look-alike? It wasn’t a situation Etihw found herself in often, thankfully.

[searinglightsoothingnight]

This, dear co-author, is usually called a "deadlock". Two girls, one in front of the other, both genuinely flabbergasted, both left without words in mind nor mouth; neither, apparently, set on breaking said stalemate. And it lasted for a fair bit, I'd wager? I won't tread on your toes and make it too long, but I would go for at least some instants of absolute and embarrassing silence.

The devil's mind ran in circles for unending seconds. The girl was, undeniably, Etihw. But she had no horns, bearing instead those silly crystal things Kcalb kept on his head; and she wore a grey dress, under a long swirling robe. Of course, wherever the god would have had black, her double showed white, which pointed at her being still anchored to that non-colour; but it wasn't enough, not nearly enough!

She burst into laughter. It was such a ridiculous situation! The only thing she could think about was running with it. She dropped on the ground, back to one tree and hands behind her head, laughter melting into a large grin.

"So. If I am Etihw, and I am the devil of the Gray Garden, what does that make of you, double of mine?"

[searinglightsoothingnight]

(◡‿◡✿) tall men that look scary and are feared by most people

(◕‿◕✿) that fall in love with itty bitty people that can bring them to their knees

[divineslacker]

Tiredness.

That what she was feeling right now. Etihw had been busy over the past few days, creating new stones for the safety of her world. As such she’s been traveling to other places, fixing and replacing the broken stone by hand. She has even been adding new stones as a just in case moment.

She even went off the path to hide a few new one, so they wouldn’t be as an obvious target.

Etihw need to rest now. Evening Forest was one of the last place she reinforcing. 

Something moved. And despite her tiredness her head quickly turn in the direction of the noise. Was it an animal? A visitor? Or one of the inhabitant of the world?

"Who’s there?" Etihw called out.

[searinglightsoothingnight]

Etihw, Devil of the Gray Garden.

That place was absolutely wonderful.

It looked so much like home! From Blackblanc Castle to the village itself, everything reminded her of her own place; there was a little more white around (which she appreciated), it was a little more light, but it still gave the same vibe she and Kcalb had worked on.

Did that mean there was an Etihw there as well? Did it mean that there was another Kcalb? She wasn't really sure about what to think. On one hand, it meant more possibilities for poking the god; on the other, it meant having another Kcalb. The two things balanced out pretty well.

That would have required some thought. She flew through the sky towards Evening Forest - which was there too, by the way - lightly landing on the soft ground.

And, just in that moment, she heard her own voice calling out. Ohdear ohdear ohdear. She almost bounced at the thought, a wide smile painting itself on her face as she skipped towards herself. Skip that, of course, came to an abrupt halt as her double appeared in front of her, the smile still frozen.

...why was she dressed like Kcalb?

[searinglightsoothingnight]

Across the mirror. [@shyxdevil]

Kcalb, God of the Gray Garden.

Such a curious world.

Curiosity resided in its being eerily similar to his own reign, mused the deity, because it otherwise looked very familiar. There was a bit more white, the colours were more vivid, but it all still resonated to the place he had built with his own hands. There was even Blackblanc Castle, still watching over the quiet village as he had seen so many times.

All in all, Kcalb felt at home there. And that was curious.

He walked along the path, his black robe swirling behind him. Eti had been very very suspect, as she recommended him to reach this particular dimension. It would have been enlightening, she had said. And her quiet, wide smile had revealed beyond words that the devil had seen something fun.

Remained the main question, though.

Fun for whom?

[searinglightsoothingnight]

And don't forget this one great truth;

   that light can burn, and night can soothe.

RP blog for devil!Etihw and god!Kcalb, from the game "The Gray Garden".