The Fox and the Shadow

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"Hm.. Do we have to do this?"

"Haha! Don't you worry, my dear! This'll be quite fun~"

File: Vizerxa Mortem

File: Sidera Noctis

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Sidera wont reciprocate any romantic feelings to anyone, but sometimes just flirt out of boredom. One-sided things are fine, though.

Vizerxa can be in romantic pairings, but it'll take a long while for her to openly reciprocate.

#Sidera Noctis- the start/first reply of Sidera threads

#Vizerxa Mortem- the start/first reply of Vizerxa threads

#Blue Fox Adventures- Fox-form Sidera shenanigans

[r0yalj3ster]

"Y'know, every time you punish one o' those two like you do, I wonder if you see the resemblance between you and that Ringmaster you hated so much, cuz I'm startin' t' think everyone else with eyes does."

A guest with long blue hair– dark brown at the roots– speaks up, sitting on a crate near a fool they're pretty sure Jester is seeing through. Their elbow is on their thigh, cheek propped on their palm, legs swinging idly.

"I mean, cagin' one of 'em twice? Taunting him directly after eatin' his 'mate' as y' guys call em– isn't that like, killing and eatin' your best friend's wife?– and punishin' him for lashin' out like anyone would? Isolatin' him from everyone else he loves while he grieves from your betrayal – they find ways in, but your intent is there all th' same, isn't it?

Muzzlin' the other? For what, protectin' his kids? That one feels emotions t' the extremes, ya know that; ya jus' punished him for your mistake."

They switch poses, sitting cross-legged now, elbows on their knees and either side of their chin propped on their palms.

"Really, I'm suprised ya haven't hurt 'em yourself! ... Yet.

But really... Are ya really any better than that human you despise, Jester, Darlin'?"

~ 🔵🦊

🎭: *the fool is silent, staring at the guest.* You think you know everything... Do you? Heh. I'd never be violent towards my family unless it is necessary to break up a fight. Even then..I have other means. *They cross their arms* you don't know me. You couldn't even begin to comprehend everything... I am not like the Ringmaster.. I'm not. Starving and abusing my family for entertainment.. Please.

🃏: *two jokers grab them to escort them off the premise* you are to leave this instant.

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"Oh, trust me. I know this story quite well well; it repeats constantly. Besides, I know cruelty, because I am cruelty, darlin'!"

The guest laughs, visibly amused and entertained. They barely even react to getting grabbed, other than white-hot flames sparking in their hands, spreading just enough to engulf their arms; clearly, they aren't harmed by their own ability, but that doesn't mean the jokers aren't.

"I'm gone when I get bored, not when you get upset about someone tellin' ya the truth finally."

"What happens when you keep havin' to cage 'em, over and over and over, because they'll listen to ya less and less, with how ya already broke their trust?

And what happens when you get used to the cycle, and see the beauty in mayhem? In their pain, as they realize you've truly betrayed 'em?

It's only a matter of time until 'necessity' becomes 'entertainment', especially with how frequent your punishments seem to be, darlin' Jester!

I can't wait to see what the next minor little flaw gets someone in your 'family' locked away, chained and caged, by your hand, ends up bein'..."

Their eyes sparkle, as if genuinely looking forward to the next time Jester punishes someone for a "small" crime.

[r0yalj3ster]

🎭: you act as if I enjoy doing this. As if I enjoy causing pain like this to my family. Get out of my sight.

🃏: *they flinch but ignore the pain in their arms and shove the guest towards the exit. Jester is in control of them as well to get the guest out* move it.

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"What, you're sayin' you don't? Coulda fooled even me!"

They laugh, letting themself get dragged away, the fire dying back into non-existence when it clearly does nothing. They walk casually, still smiling, completely unbothered by getting kicked out.

... They'll have plenty of chances to be a bother, after all.

[r0yalj3ster]

"Y'know, every time you punish one o' those two like you do, I wonder if you see the resemblance between you and that Ringmaster you hated so much, cuz I'm startin' t' think everyone else with eyes does."

A guest with long blue hair– dark brown at the roots– speaks up, sitting on a crate near a fool they're pretty sure Jester is seeing through. Their elbow is on their thigh, cheek propped on their palm, legs swinging idly.

"I mean, cagin' one of 'em twice? Taunting him directly after eatin' his 'mate' as y' guys call em– isn't that like, killing and eatin' your best friend's wife?– and punishin' him for lashin' out like anyone would? Isolatin' him from everyone else he loves while he grieves from your betrayal – they find ways in, but your intent is there all th' same, isn't it?

Muzzlin' the other? For what, protectin' his kids? That one feels emotions t' the extremes, ya know that; ya jus' punished him for your mistake."

They switch poses, sitting cross-legged now, elbows on their knees and either side of their chin propped on their palms.

"Really, I'm suprised ya haven't hurt 'em yourself! ... Yet.

But really... Are ya really any better than that human you despise, Jester, Darlin'?"

~ 🔵🦊

🎭: *the fool is silent, staring at the guest.* You think you know everything... Do you? Heh. I'd never be violent towards my family unless it is necessary to break up a fight. Even then..I have other means. *They cross their arms* you don't know me. You couldn't even begin to comprehend everything... I am not like the Ringmaster.. I'm not. Starving and abusing my family for entertainment.. Please.

🃏: *two jokers grab them to escort them off the premise* you are to leave this instant.

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"Oh, trust me. I know this story quite well well; it repeats constantly. Besides, I know cruelty, because I am cruelty, darlin'!"

The guest laughs, visibly amused and entertained. They barely even react to getting grabbed, other than white-hot flames sparking in their hands, spreading just enough to engulf their arms; clearly, they aren't harmed by their own ability, but that doesn't mean the jokers aren't.

"I'm gone when I get bored, not when you get upset about someone tellin' ya the truth finally."

"What happens when you keep havin' to cage 'em, over and over and over, because they'll listen to ya less and less, with how ya already broke their trust?

And what happens when you get used to the cycle, and see the beauty in mayhem? In their pain, as they realize you've truly betrayed 'em?

It's only a matter of time until 'necessity' becomes 'entertainment', especially with how frequent your punishments seem to be, darlin' Jester!

I can't wait to see what the next minor little flaw gets someone in your 'family' locked away, chained and caged, by your hand, ends up bein'..."

Their eyes sparkle, as if genuinely looking forward to the next time Jester punishes someone for a "small" crime.

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

Throws frozen strawberries at Vizerxa

[Vizerxa shadow-walks and dissipates away.]

"And what are you attempting to accomplish, my dear?"

[She asks, having reappeared directly behind you, leaning down so her chin is just over your shoulder. She seems vaguely amused. ]

[the-fallen-collective]

I gently throw a smaller frozen strawberry at her when she reappears beside me :3

Im bored, wanted to bother you.

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

She catches it, popping it into her mouth. Tasty.

"You are quite amusing, darling. Your.. shenanigans.. are quite interesting."

[the-fallen-collective]

Cheater.

Well its either that or I use whats available to humanity to engineer the closest possible thing to create a singularity just to see if I can do it.

:3

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"How am I cheating, dear one?"

She chuckles.

"... Please do not. I don't believe that would end well."

[the-fallen-collective]

Cus you caught it :((

Well, I either kill everyone, or I become the most scientist to ever exist. I think the odds could be worth it

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"That was never against the rules, though."

"Hmm... Personally, I'm unsure of those odds."

[the-fallen-collective]

Sighssss

well. I mean. Its like flipping a coin. I usually get it right. Sometimes.

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"... Not good odds, darling."

Vaguely amused Vizerxa.

[the-fallen-collective]

umm youre just pessimistic actually 🙂‍↕️

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"Hm, am I?"

[the-fallen-collective]

yes. You have to be optimistic. Fight through even when the chances seem slim

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"Hmmm... I shall keep that in mind."

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

Throws frozen strawberries at Vizerxa

[Vizerxa shadow-walks and dissipates away.]

"And what are you attempting to accomplish, my dear?"

[She asks, having reappeared directly behind you, leaning down so her chin is just over your shoulder. She seems vaguely amused. ]

[the-fallen-collective]

I gently throw a smaller frozen strawberry at her when she reappears beside me :3

Im bored, wanted to bother you.

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

She catches it, popping it into her mouth. Tasty.

"You are quite amusing, darling. Your.. shenanigans.. are quite interesting."

[the-fallen-collective]

Cheater.

Well its either that or I use whats available to humanity to engineer the closest possible thing to create a singularity just to see if I can do it.

:3

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"How am I cheating, dear one?"

She chuckles.

"... Please do not. I don't believe that would end well."

[the-fallen-collective]

Cus you caught it :((

Well, I either kill everyone, or I become the most scientist to ever exist. I think the odds could be worth it

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"That was never against the rules, though."

"Hmm... Personally, I'm unsure of those odds."

[the-fallen-collective]

Sighssss

well. I mean. Its like flipping a coin. I usually get it right. Sometimes.

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"... Not good odds, darling."

Vaguely amused Vizerxa.

[the-fallen-collective]

umm youre just pessimistic actually 🙂‍↕️

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"Hm, am I?"

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

Throws frozen strawberries at Vizerxa

[Vizerxa shadow-walks and dissipates away.]

"And what are you attempting to accomplish, my dear?"

[She asks, having reappeared directly behind you, leaning down so her chin is just over your shoulder. She seems vaguely amused. ]

[the-fallen-collective]

I gently throw a smaller frozen strawberry at her when she reappears beside me :3

Im bored, wanted to bother you.

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

She catches it, popping it into her mouth. Tasty.

"You are quite amusing, darling. Your.. shenanigans.. are quite interesting."

[the-fallen-collective]

Cheater.

Well its either that or I use whats available to humanity to engineer the closest possible thing to create a singularity just to see if I can do it.

:3

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"How am I cheating, dear one?"

She chuckles.

"... Please do not. I don't believe that would end well."

[the-fallen-collective]

Cus you caught it :((

Well, I either kill everyone, or I become the most scientist to ever exist. I think the odds could be worth it

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"That was never against the rules, though."

"Hmm... Personally, I'm unsure of those odds."

[the-fallen-collective]

Sighssss

well. I mean. Its like flipping a coin. I usually get it right. Sometimes.

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"... Not good odds, darling."

Vaguely amused Vizerxa.

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

Throws frozen strawberries at Vizerxa

[Vizerxa shadow-walks and dissipates away.]

"And what are you attempting to accomplish, my dear?"

[She asks, having reappeared directly behind you, leaning down so her chin is just over your shoulder. She seems vaguely amused. ]

[the-fallen-collective]

I gently throw a smaller frozen strawberry at her when she reappears beside me :3

Im bored, wanted to bother you.

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

She catches it, popping it into her mouth. Tasty.

"You are quite amusing, darling. Your.. shenanigans.. are quite interesting."

[the-fallen-collective]

Cheater.

Well its either that or I use whats available to humanity to engineer the closest possible thing to create a singularity just to see if I can do it.

:3

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"How am I cheating, dear one?"

She chuckles.

"... Please do not. I don't believe that would end well."

[the-fallen-collective]

Cus you caught it :((

Well, I either kill everyone, or I become the most scientist to ever exist. I think the odds could be worth it

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"That was never against the rules, though."

"Hmm... Personally, I'm unsure of those odds."

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

Throws frozen strawberries at Vizerxa

[Vizerxa shadow-walks and dissipates away.]

"And what are you attempting to accomplish, my dear?"

[She asks, having reappeared directly behind you, leaning down so her chin is just over your shoulder. She seems vaguely amused. ]

[the-fallen-collective]

I gently throw a smaller frozen strawberry at her when she reappears beside me :3

Im bored, wanted to bother you.

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

She catches it, popping it into her mouth. Tasty.

"You are quite amusing, darling. Your.. shenanigans.. are quite interesting."

[the-fallen-collective]

Cheater.

Well its either that or I use whats available to humanity to engineer the closest possible thing to create a singularity just to see if I can do it.

:3

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"How am I cheating, dear one?"

She chuckles.

"... Please do not. I don't believe that would end well."

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

Throws frozen strawberries at Vizerxa

[Vizerxa shadow-walks and dissipates away.]

"And what are you attempting to accomplish, my dear?"

[She asks, having reappeared directly behind you, leaning down so her chin is just over your shoulder. She seems vaguely amused. ]

[the-fallen-collective]

I gently throw a smaller frozen strawberry at her when she reappears beside me :3

Im bored, wanted to bother you.

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

She catches it, popping it into her mouth. Tasty.

"You are quite amusing, darling. Your.. shenanigans.. are quite interesting."

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

Throws frozen strawberries at Vizerxa

[Vizerxa shadow-walks and dissipates away.]

"And what are you attempting to accomplish, my dear?"

[She asks, having reappeared directly behind you, leaning down so her chin is just over your shoulder. She seems vaguely amused. ]

[fyodor-dustyevsky]

Felix had come by recently to give Vizerxa her gift books, the two chatting for a bit before Felix returned to his own home. Now Vizerxa is properly looking over the two books she'd been given, while walking over to the couch and getting comfortable. She recognizes a... familiar name on one, though it's likely coincidence.

"I didn't know you're an author," she states to Fyodor when she sees him, holding up Crime and Punishment, humorous despite her tone remaining the same as ever.

@the-fox-and-the-shadow

(finally sending this thread idea lmaoo)

Fyodor had been sitting on the floor playing with both the cats when Vizerxa walked over. He raised an eyebrow slightly and looked up only to see his most popular book in Vizerxa’s hands. It seems she should maybe should have chosen a pen name.

“Oh, yes, I decided to publish my writings out of curiosity to see if they would get anywhere and also to spread my philosophy. Though, I stopped after a while, it wasn’t going in the direction I wanted.”

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

Vizerxa chuckles a bit, before realizing Fyodor is serious. She blinks, looking down at him, then at the book, then back at him, blank but curious.

"... Truly? Oh, that's quite interesting. Story tellers are an honorable profession, being able to spin tales from your mind, and create a world with simply paper and ink.."

[fyodor-dustyevsky]

Fyodor tilts his head slightly when Vizerxa chuckles, staring at her deadpan.

“I suppose. It wasn’t too difficult when I had as much time to think as I did back then, where I lived at the time either kept you mindlessly busy or kept you dead, with as much factory work as there was, there wasn’t too much keeping my full attention. I do still need the same sustenance a human does so I did need to work then, but my jobs were usually simple due to my… condition, so… lots of time to drift off.”

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"Ah, I see. Still, quite noble, truly."

Vizerxa gets comfortable, opening the book.

[fyodor-dustyevsky]

“Well I hope you enjoy, that is my most well known one.”

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"Thank you. I'm sure it's a wonderful book."

[fyodor-dustyevsky]

Felix had come by recently to give Vizerxa her gift books, the two chatting for a bit before Felix returned to his own home. Now Vizerxa is properly looking over the two books she'd been given, while walking over to the couch and getting comfortable. She recognizes a... familiar name on one, though it's likely coincidence.

"I didn't know you're an author," she states to Fyodor when she sees him, holding up Crime and Punishment, humorous despite her tone remaining the same as ever.

@the-fox-and-the-shadow

(finally sending this thread idea lmaoo)

Fyodor had been sitting on the floor playing with both the cats when Vizerxa walked over. He raised an eyebrow slightly and looked up only to see his most popular book in Vizerxa’s hands. It seems she should maybe should have chosen a pen name.

“Oh, yes, I decided to publish my writings out of curiosity to see if they would get anywhere and also to spread my philosophy. Though, I stopped after a while, it wasn’t going in the direction I wanted.”

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

Vizerxa chuckles a bit, before realizing Fyodor is serious. She blinks, looking down at him, then at the book, then back at him, blank but curious.

"... Truly? Oh, that's quite interesting. Story tellers are an honorable profession, being able to spin tales from your mind, and create a world with simply paper and ink.."

[fyodor-dustyevsky]

Fyodor tilts his head slightly when Vizerxa chuckles, staring at her deadpan.

“I suppose. It wasn’t too difficult when I had as much time to think as I did back then, where I lived at the time either kept you mindlessly busy or kept you dead, with as much factory work as there was, there wasn’t too much keeping my full attention. I do still need the same sustenance a human does so I did need to work then, but my jobs were usually simple due to my… condition, so… lots of time to drift off.”

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"Ah, I see. Still, quite noble, truly."

Vizerxa gets comfortable, opening the book.

[fyodor-dustyevsky]

Felix had come by recently to give Vizerxa her gift books, the two chatting for a bit before Felix returned to his own home. Now Vizerxa is properly looking over the two books she'd been given, while walking over to the couch and getting comfortable. She recognizes a... familiar name on one, though it's likely coincidence.

"I didn't know you're an author," she states to Fyodor when she sees him, holding up Crime and Punishment, humorous despite her tone remaining the same as ever.

@the-fox-and-the-shadow

(finally sending this thread idea lmaoo)

Fyodor had been sitting on the floor playing with both the cats when Vizerxa walked over. He raised an eyebrow slightly and looked up only to see his most popular book in Vizerxa’s hands. It seems she should maybe should have chosen a pen name.

“Oh, yes, I decided to publish my writings out of curiosity to see if they would get anywhere and also to spread my philosophy. Though, I stopped after a while, it wasn’t going in the direction I wanted.”

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

Vizerxa chuckles a bit, before realizing Fyodor is serious. She blinks, looking down at him, then at the book, then back at him, blank but curious.

"... Truly? Oh, that's quite interesting. Story tellers are an honorable profession, being able to spin tales from your mind, and create a world with simply paper and ink.."

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

Vizerxa stands in the bathroom, staring blankly at the mirror. Apparently, Sidera had glued fake cat ears to the base of her horns and drawn cat features on her face in permanent marker.

Finding half her furniture moved one inch out of place was bad enough.

"... I need to stop sleeping the night of April Fool's."

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

licks sidera

Le gasp!

...

Sidera used Chomp!

>:3

[the-fallen-collective]

OW WHY????

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"Revenge" :3

[the-fallen-collective]

mean >:(

you taste like blue raspberry poprocks though

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"Hehe~

Thank you, thank you!"

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

licks sidera

Le gasp!

...

Sidera used Chomp!

>:3

[the-fallen-collective]

OW WHY????

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

"Revenge" :3

[the-fox-and-the-shadow]

licks sidera

Le gasp!

...

Sidera used Chomp!

>:3