My suffering was not in vain

Your name, although it is false, and of no importance now, is CARMINE VANTAS. You lived and died a non-violent protester of the Alternian Empire, a demonstrator in search of peac, and prosparity, and now, millions upon millions of sweeps later, you still await the arrival of the friends you had condemned, to greet them into the afterlife with a smile. { Independent Signless / Sufferer blog } { Any and all images used not tagged as such do not believe me, if the original artists would like the removal of the image and/or images, my ask box is always open. } { May become NSFW, all interaction will be tagged as such. Readmores will only be used upon request, however. }

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

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>You are a little surprised to hear him say he was the Signless, this man was your hero long ago! You hate that you have to meet him like this, and not your younger not-blind self, but you have met him and are still excited.<

I-It iz an honour to meet you, Carmine. I am Makari Kantor. When I waz younger, when I waz a-L-ive, I waz very inzpired by you, though I do not remember much if that inzpiration -L-ead to anything in my -L-ife, but regard-L-ess, I did and zti-L-L- do rezpect you.

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

>> Carmine gave a gentle smile, tilting his head up at your guest. 

We are well met, then. I thank you kindly for your words, Makari. I was not much of a troll back then, but hearing of my simple words inspiring you brings me more joy than I can say. 

I am uncertain of whether or not I am the same iteration of your inspiration, but I am thankful regardless. 

I must say though, I am not much different from the rest, so I am quite flattered as well. 

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

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Good evening to you az we-L-L-. Might I azk your name?

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

Certainly, I refer to myself as Carmine. Perhaps a thousands sweeps ago I was known throughout Alternia as the Signless, and then as the Sufferer. However, I now prefer the more simpler name I gave before. 

You may call me whatever you like. Might I ask your name as well?

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

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申し訳ありませんが、ここでNEPETAS名猫ではない。

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

Cat? I see. It is quite unfortunate that Nepeta is not here, but I am glad to meet you as well, dear. 始めまして

How goes it? 

[specialagentace]

Full Truth Friday

Muse and Mun must answer every question posted for the duration of the day absolutely honestly.

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

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Good evening!

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

superhslhuntress has entered your bubble.

Good evening, madam huntress. 

I go by the name of Carmine, I am pleased to meet you.

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

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Greetings, oh capricious one. 

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

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Tea w9uld 6e nice thank y9u. 

6ut I w9uld prefer t9 keep my 6urdens t9 myself, I d9 n9t wish t9 tr9u6le y9u in the slightest. Afterall we did just happen t9 meet, I’d rather learn m9re a69ut y9u.

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

It is no trouble at all, my dear. 6ut I will not pressure you, please do make yourself at home. 

>> The bubble shifts, clear walls turning to a wide tent, filled with pressed flowers and a comfortable seating area in the middle. Carmine removes his cloak, placing it on one the cushions before starting on their brew of tea. 

I am not much of interest these days, but if you would like to know something, please do not be afraid to ask. 

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

I understand. My bubble is not frequented with visitors, but I do remember the first of my...

[trollvirginmary-deactivated2015]

My suffering was not in vain: +1

Yes, I do certainly think that the level of activity in the bubbles I have yet to see is quite a wonderful change of pace. Much more relaxing for a woman like myself.

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

It certainly gives you a lot of time for hobbies, that much is true. I have many to occupy my time, all to remember my friends and loved ones as I await their arrivals as well. 

It is quaint, for certain. 

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

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G99d evening t9 y9u as well, I prefera6ly w9uld rather 6e named 6y Kari. Its a pleasure t9 make y9ur aquaintence, I’ve 6een fairly neutral f9r a very l9ng time. 

6ut n9 need t9 w9rry a69ut my situati9n, h9w have y9u 6een?

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

Kari, of course. I shall remember that. 

9h? Is there something I could do to perhaps improve your mood a little? A nice cup of tea perhaps? I do not mind the trouble, I would be happy to listen to your troubles, if you would desire. 

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

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Quite a few new guests since my rest. 

Good evening, forgive my assumption, but I do believe I recognize you from somewhere. Might I ask your name?

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Hello, my child, good evening. 

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

(( aaaaa bedtime! Like if I owe, I am quite forgetful sometimes ))

[trollvirginmary-deactivated2015]

+1

[trollvirginmary-deactivated2015]

It’s… it’s alright. I’ve met several that aren’t mine. All the same, it is a pleasure to see you. And, everything has been running rather seamlessly as of late. As for you, dear? 

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

I understand. My bubble is not frequented with visitors, but I do remember the first of my mother's alternate's reaction to my rather emotional greeting. 

I am doing quite alright, my thanks to you for inquiring. While the afterlife is quaint and quiet, there are many highlights to this realm as well. 

[partofthe2hiip]

He’2 2uper briight, ye2. And a deliightful miidwiife.

II never 2aw thii2 comiing. II never 2aw mo2t of my liife comiing, though, 2o there’2 that. 2omeday, perhap2, II hope you at lea2t get the chance. And ye2, though he biite2 and ii2 ba2iically a liittle 2hiit half of the tiime…

II 2ee…II’m 2orry two hear that. And II’ve never been iintiimiidated by your alternate2, never once. II’m the iintiimiidatiing one. IIt’2 why II worked a2 a bodyguard kiind of thiing.

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

Haha... I would quite enjoy meeting him. 

I had not quite expected where I would end up either, to be perfectly honest. I lived only a short time compared to that of my passing, and nothing has been so lovely as discovering where the times would lead us next. Certainly, no one would want or hope for tragedy, but the times are consistently changing, things improve, or at least differ, after time. 

My good friend was in a similar position. We knew each other for so very long, and while I myself took up a life of pacifism, he was constantly playing role as guardian for us all. It is so silly, he was the most serious and equally the most rambunctious of our small group as well. 

Oh goodness, the tricks he would play.

... Ah, forgive me, I should not lose myself in my thoughts! Honest mistake, really. 

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+1

[trollvirginmary-deactivated2015]

Oh, Signless, sweetheart, it’s you. Perhaps… perhaps maybe not “my” you, but… still you. 

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

No... I am sorry, dearest Dolorosa. Had I the power, I would seek out "your" child, but I do hope my presence is at least a comfort to you. 

How fares everything? 

[partofthe2hiip]

Ehehehe, II keep gettiing fru2trated reactiion2 from my moiiraiil over iit. But ye2, iit’2 very hard two 2ay no.

They are a lot of work, but iit’2 mo2tly feediing, keepiing them from hurtiing each other or them2elve2, giiviing them 2tuff two do, then cleaniing up 2ome. Miituna’2 the only one who talk2, and even then iit’2…iit’2 grub babble and rare word2.

Ah, 2o you’re iin the bubble2. II certaiinly hope thiing2 go well enough.

[smileindeath-loveineternity]

You moirail sounds like a bright one, then. 

I envy you, really. From a young age I had wished to one day follow my mother's footsteps, and raise an offspring of my own. Perhaps one day it will become a reality. Mituna sounds like quite the bright little one, there is so much hope in these little precious ones. 

It is, if anything, lonely. Very rarely do I have the occasional guest, and quite often do they leave before I am properly acquainted. I would say it is of intimidation, but I for one have never once been quite that intimidating.