[PCA] UNIVERSAL CONSTANTS

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[image description: Charon holds Maes' plush hand, her doll form now dressed in a outfit made of fabric matching his own cape. They're standing in the middle of a urban area, the stars indicate it's nighttime. The entire illustration is done in a limited pallet made of shades of red and white.]

...you compared yourself to a toy earlier.
I don't think that's quite right.


CHARON: What am I, then?


I can count on you to protect me, as long as I take care of you
As long as I put time and energy into your maintenance



You're more of my sword, then


CHARON: Your sword...

 

He squeezes her palm.

A proper blade

 

He can swear it feels like her body pressing against him.

You'll serve me well, right?


CHARON: Of course.


And what are your features?
You didn't have convenient packaging


CHARON: My features?
CHARON: Guess I never thought much there...


I'll give you a reward for your service


CHARON: What kind?


You'll just have to find out


CHARON: Mm.. well I'm field tested for certain.


And in what departments?


CHARON: All the ones that matter really, I can't imagine what you're looking for in a knife can be that complex.


Just a knife?
I was expecting something larger...


CHARON: A knife by my standards is not a knife by yours.


Do tell


CHARON: I'm a bit of a unusual piece I think, I need someone who's willing to put time into a specialist's tool.


Ohh
Hmm
I'll have some learning to do. Especially with you being so




Versatile


CHARON: You get the investment you put in and a little more.


Investment....


.............




I wouldn't mind that.
Something in put time, effort, care into...


CHARON: Something that'll stick for the long run.


Maybe forever, if you treat it right.


CHARON: Sounds nice, right?

Very

I'm a little envious


CHARON: Are you really?
CHARON: Why?


Dolls aren't given such prestige
Especially not like me


CHARON: But a doll with a sword...


True...


CHARON: If a sword holds such a reputation, think of the person that holds it well.


But how can I wield you if I can't even move
I'm not much good for anything like this


CHARON: You're good to hold.


You're the one with a hilt, not me
Holding a doll is...less purposeful


CHARON: It's proof of quality.


Tch
What "quality" exactly? I'm not even a convenient weight


CHARON: Convenient is relative.
CHARON: Perfect to someone like me.


I do suppose you've been holding me this whole time...
And so tightly


CHARON: I really do think you make a good doll... is it alright to say that?


I like it from you



You can say more


CHARON: You look relaxed in a way.


Only because you dressed me so nicely


CHARON: Perhaps... you certainly have less to worry about as well.


Because you'll protect me...


Thank you for that






I did say I owed you a reward, didn't I?


CHARON: I believe you did.
CHARON: I'm curious...


You and I both know what you'd like right now

I could feel you earlier


CHARON: Mm...

 

He squeezes one of her paws again, the squishy palm pad making for a pleasant stim while thinking it over.

You don't have to deny yourself to me
You are my sword now, after all.


CHARON: It wouldn't bother you like this?


You'll treat me better than they do



I trust you.


CHARON: Let's find a safe spot first...


Take me somewhere comfortable
I feel less tight, but I want this to be nice