#askaffinity

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A present shows on your doorstep. It comes in the form of a rose decoration carved from onyx. The sender didn't leave a name. Secret admirer?

Bazel holds the beautiful floral decoration up to the sunlight and watches it glisten. 

"What a lovely gift! But no sender…?" He says to himself, examining the package the item came in. 

A voice in the back of his mind interrupts his thoughts. “It’s obviously a trap! Black roses are one of the trademarks of witches! You know this! Destroy the petty trinket!” 

Bazel sighs irritably. “Honestly… you ruin everything. It’s a gift. A lovely gift.”

"Better to be safe than sorry…" His conscious murmurs. "It’s very nice, though. At least you’ll be killed by a pretty weapon."

"I concur." Bazel smiled to himself, placing the rose on his nightstand. 

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How is your Black Friday?

My what now? Is this Friday in commemoration of a colour…? 

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There are a few humans who don't believe you and your kind are any different from the demons.

Wh-!? 

Preposterous! “Ohh, we look scary when you rip off our skin? Must be the same as demons!” Goodness! The nerve of some people… 

We happen to be out for the greater good of the trinity of realities! We protect the good and innocent from those repulsive demons that just want to feed on their souls for their own enjoyment! 

We are good, wholesome creatures! Not revolting monsters!

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Human Joy thingamabobber for joyonetta! 

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One of your affinity friends is in a bind. After coming back from a battle against the forces of darkness, his best Applaud friend was outraged towards him after realizing he failed to bring another comrade home. It's important because that comrade and the Applaud were extremely close. The poor affinity is so afraid his Applaud friend will never want to see him again. Is there any way you can help?

Hm… Losing a friend to the dark forces can be a very painful event. I recommend giving the poor soul some time to grieve before appearing before them once more to ask for forgiveness. While they may still be angry that the Affinity had failed to protect someone close to them, they will need loving support to help them get over the loss.

Given time, I’m sure the Applaud will forgive their friend.  Demons are vicious monsters, and it is important to realize that every once and a while, a friend may fall at their hands, and it is impossible to save everyone. Shutting a friend out because they weren’t able to save another is an unreasonable action, especially if they had made an honest attempt to do what they could to save them. 

In short, don’t be afraid. Give a genuine apology and try to help ease the burden of the loss of a close friend. Your relationship will recover in time. 

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Any regrets in life, so far?

Well, it’s small, but I still regret doing it. 

One time, after I had recently become an angel, I attended an Alfheim party and accidentally drank a bit too much wine. My memory about what happened after that is spotty, and the other angels are too busy laughing at the memories to tell me what I did. My only clue is every once and a while, I’m approached by a giggling angel asking me to convert some inanimate object… 

I regret that entire party. 

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Have you ever felt responsible for anything that's happened to you or your friends, even if it was beyond your control?

A few friends of mine were assigned to Vigrid to try and stop the Umbra Menace from… well, existing. I happened to be selected to bring a message to them by one of the higher-ups, but all I found there when I arrived were bits of their smoldering remains. 

I always thought that maybe if I had arrived a little sooner I could have saved at least one of them, or tried to avenge them in some way… but I know if I had actually been there, she would have killed me with ease. There was nothing I could do, but I still feel a bit guilty about it. 

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Awww, you would have loved 'Riviera: The Promised Land'. You get to play as a wingless angel by the name of Ein who smites demons with his holy weapon with his band of assorted friends.

Oh, what kind of wingless angel is he? An Ardor? That would be so fun!