001 | WheeWhoo

[notthislife]

Tell me, is the Cyclamen Circus a regular affair around here? Or have I discovered something new and uniquely horrifying?

Two somethings, really. Related, if you see a Gestral in a clown mask sniffing at monster feet, try to avoid killing him. He means well.

Usually.

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[notthislife]

Bonked?
Bonked????

Forgive me, I'll make my way there right now. Anything to avoid a punishment as gruesome as that.

[lilyberation]

Bonked! It wouldn't do to make any of your potential injuries or illnesses worse, after all.

If you do need something, I am already there.

[notthislife]

I have my doubts that this world can do worse than my worse, but I'll spare you those nightmares.

Jokes aside, I'm fine. I saw something strange, but I'm used to strange. That's all.

[lilyberation]

Oh, please don't challenge it...

But I'm glad you're okay. I am White Lily Cookie, and I run the clinic. Joshua assists as well, and I know there's a few others with skill to help as needed. Please keep that in mind as needed.

[notthislife]

... Cookie?

[lilyberation]

Cookie.

( she lets it sit for a moment and then- )

My world is inhabited by Witches and their creations- for reasons I do not like to get into, they used their magic to bring the inanimate to life. From flowers and sugar sculptures to cookies and cakes, we are sentient and cookies especially are sapient.

When we from Earthbread were brought to this world, it gave us bodies akin to our creators so we may better survive. I suppose it's funner to torment flesh and blood than dough and jam.

[notthislife]

[... Yeah, that's a painted world if Verso's ever heard of one. And one done by a very imaginative child, at that.]

It sounds like this world was a lot different for you than it was for me. Are you alright?

[lilyberation]

I've had almost a year to adjust, but thank you. There used to be more of us here. My husbands, and a bartender and a councilman.

You'd have enjoyed their company, I'm sure.

[notthislife]

Sounds like it's been a rough go for you. Again, have to ask. Are you alright?

[lilyberation]

No. But the world will resume regardless.

Your concern is appreciated, though.

[notthislife]

You have that right. No matter how much we wish for it to stop, the world keeps going. We keep going. We Continue, as some people from back home say.
... I've been where you have, though. And even if the world resumes, it doesn't mean it hurts any less. Try not to erase that, if you can.

Not that you asked, of course.

[lilyberation]

( he can't see it, but there's a crack of a smile despite her watery eyes. )

I still appreciate it all the same. You're very kind.

The winter has not been good to us. I am hoping that with spring and summer, it may be better. Or as better as it gets in this place?

[notthislife]

I give what I get.

Something tells me it's unwise to make promises in this world. Seems like it has a nasty habit of making sure you break them. But... if there's anything that I can do to keep your world a little safer, let me know.

[lilyberation]

You have no idea. But the effort is worth something too, you know. Just keep safe, alright? I run the clinic, but I'd prefer to never have a patient.

[notthislife]

Understood. Do my best not to worry a single hair on your head. Got it.

[lilyberation]

Yes, exactly!