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[bluescreenwhitedragon]

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[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Have you talked about this to any of the timeshares?

You know we have many running around here. And my world appears to be fucking full of them.

Maybe they can provide you with some alternative option that you're not considering.

[sancrimony]

. . . Ahh, you mean - like Silence-san and Song-san?

[ honestly what is a timeshare ]

If it was a matter of something like Silence-san and Song-san's situation, then it might be easier to consider this. But - well . . .

[ hm ]

It isn't quite the same. For one, there aren't quite three "people", but rather, facets . . . You wouldn't call "Lucifel" and "Ruler" two people in one body, right? Though his situation is more difficult . . .

Erm . . . Do you recall - the house, and the inherited memories of the person that died?

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[That's the thing about timeshares. They come in all flavors! So surely one of them would be relateable to Lucifel.

But that is neither here nor there, so---]

Ah yes.

The "ghosts".

[He does not sound particularly pleased by that term.]

[sancrimony]

. . . Did you experience it yourself? Taking in that memory . . . ?

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

I don't know what all the fuss is about. It shouldn't have been strong enough to overwrite you.

So why would you even humor it?

[sancrimony]

. . . Well -

[ swts ]

I just brought it up to illustrate my point better, but - uhm . . .

In his case, that's how it is. "Avenger" and "D☆☆dl☆m☆n" are like "Ruler" and "Lucifel", but he . . . In the first place, his own identity and ego is weak enough that the memories of the template personality are overwriting him. You couldn't really call that situation similar to Silence-san and Song-san . . .

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

[Just raises an eyebrow]

And who's stronger in you?

Ruler?

... Or Lucifel?

[sancrimony]

. . .

For as long as you are my Master, "Ruler" is secondary to "Lucifel".

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Is that by virtue of having a Master?

Or is your will stronger than Doodles?

[sancrimony]

[ sitting himself up straighter, fingers lacing together ]

. . . It is out of respect to the Master that I have.

Your path to toppling the pieces above us takes priority to my own dream as Ruler. Until that day comes that you sit on Hell's throne, that dream of mine has been shelved.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Ah, yes. Right.

And then I get the joy of dealing with "Ruler", don't I? After all. I made you a promise.

[sancrimony]

[ lightly, ]

It'll be troublesome, but I can't say I'm the least bit apologetic about it in advance ♪

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

I'm glad we agree.

After all, what kind of king of anything would I be if I can't stop one faithful Servant from sabotaging his own life?

[sancrimony]

One can be a king for all his life without ever being a master - though I digress.

[ with a tilt of his head ]

Well, in any case, I'm grateful. I'll dedicate everything to you, and then against you when that time comes.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Make sure you get a good hard look at my weak spots, "Ruler."

Because I'm definitely paying attention to yours.

1/2

[sancrimony]

Of course, Master.

[sancrimony]

[ . . . clearing his throat ]

In any case, does it make more sense, when it comes to Avenger? Intensity-sama is a person who never needed memories in the first place to have an ego, so maybe it's hard to understand, but that's what I mean when I say he's mentally weak . . .

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

So then what do you plan to do about the template?

Or do you plan to do nothing at all?

[sancrimony]

Right now . . .

If he can grab onto something that will establish his identity further, then it would be best - that way, even if he gets more memories of the template personality, he'll have something to hold onto.

So, in short, right now I'm trying to convince him to do that.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Have you thought of blocking those template memories if he starts becoming too far gone?

[sancrimony]

[ - abruptly, narrowing his eyes ]

. . . If possible, I'd rather not have any BARiTONES touch his memories.

Really, if possible, I'd rather not anyone know about this problem of his at all, save for those who need to know.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Fair points, both. You have my word I won't speak of this to anyone outside of you.

...

Which means your only avenue forward is trying to convince him to hold on to himself.

[sancrimony]

[ with a tip of his head, acknowledging the first point in gratitude ]

Precisely. For that, I already have a plan in motion.

[bluescreenwhitedragon]

Predicted success rate?

[sancrimony]

Impossible to tell.

[ a beat ]

In all of my limited knowledge, the only case I know of was a success. But he'll have to work hard for it and believe it will work with all of his heart, so regardless of the predicted success rate, I'm not going to let him think it will fail.