REFURBISHED [Morbitia Renovarse]

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[Image Description: The entity stands in her personal void, monochrome and grainy like the world is made of fabric. Her appearance is a lot more elegant.]

The moment you enter the entity's domain, you feel a pressure unlike anything on your earth. 

The ground is hollow, the air presses down on you enough to make your bones chill. 

You're scared in a ugly knotted way you can't describe. 

???: I'm glad to see you're safe. 

Savvy: A-am I? 

???: Mmhmm! A much kinder world than the one you left behind..

Savvy:...

???: A hero who risked it all for a world you'd never get to see fully bloom. All of you knew truly that the fruits of your efforts wouldn't be seen in your lifetimes and yet you paved a path for those who came after..  I'm glad to say all your efforts paid off eventually. The king is no more, the castle returned to the moss and tides.. the people live among bountiful green and the kindest of neighbors... and here you are rewarded by never having to raise arms again..

Savvy: I'm just a courier, it's not that special..

???: A peaceful life. That's what you wanted.

Savvy: I mean.. yeah, it's really nice.

???: Are you surrounded by many allies like before?

Savvy: Yeah.. well I just kind of met some of them but-

???: But it feels natural. You can see things going well in the future.

Savvy: ..Yeah, it does. 

???: Always were good at making allies, you were a wonderful one in another time and place.. 

Your heart sinks into your stomach. 

Did you know her at some point? 

Why can't you remember any of it? Was it the previous owner-?

Savvy: Hate to ask but.. we met before? 

???: Long time ago... I'm glad you didn't come here alone either. I'm.. glad we came across each other in this life too. 

You stagger toward her. 

???: Don't use up your energy.. 

Savvy: I-it only feels right, gut says so. 

???: W-what are you-

[Image Description: A image representing a flash of memory. The tall masked entity in her hat and flowing hair holding hands, interwining fingers lovingly with a insect like woman, mandible horns and white hair over a simple stylized face. Both of their cloaks overlap flowing.

This sensation is familiar, you can't describe why but..

The moment you make contact with her, hands wrapping around hers...

There's clarity, memories that aren't yours. 

Memories that you wish you never forgot. 

The entity is quick to bury her face in your shoulder.

???: It's really you then.. 

Savvy: I don't really know who "you" is right now...

???: That's expected.. 

Savvy: You only made yourself easy to catch because.. you were waiting for me. Catching you in a bakery..  I dunno, that's too easy sounding. 

???: Mmhmm.. I'm only cornered because I allowed it. 

Savvy: Did you know I was coming or-

???: You were just out of range but.. your little Ferryman of a friend is a responsibility of mine too. 

Savvy: Then you two-

???: Never met him before no but.. he's under the eye of a kind comedian I once knew... 

Savvy: Then his guy-

???: An old friend as well but.. I've known he's around, had opportunities to catch up. Not with you...

Savvy: N-no? 

???: Not until now.. I've missed you everyday you know. Death came for all the others but I'm still here. Every holiday gradually more lonely than the last.. death came for everyone except me.

Everyone. 

Are you.. getting choked up? 

???: Wish I could have one more cozy winter like before.. hot drinks, cood company. 

Savvy: M-me too... 

The entity gives you a tight squeeze of a hug. 

???: I.. I'm sorry to complicate things for you.

Savvy: It's okay.. 

???: I.. do you remember my name? 

You do but..

When you mouth it, nothing comes out.

You can feel it in your brain, the feel on your lips.

Every sensation attached to it. 

Why-

Fucking- 

Savvy: I'm sorry.. 

???: It'll come back to you.. my true name. 

Savvy: And.. what about me? 

???: Yours will eventually maybe.. I.. want to ask you something big though. 

Savvy: Mm?

???: I'd like you to sign a contract with me. One that binds us, one that lets me be part of your life once more.. 

Savvy: Just like that?

???: Mmhmm.. right now is a era of deciphering Truth and Legacy. Those who connect to the past and heed the knowledge will truly thrive. I wish to let you thrive.. 

Savvy:..It can't be that simple.

???: Never is but.. if we are to be reuinted here and now, I have to know why. 

Savvy: ...I can end the contract anytime, right? 

???:...Did I say something wrong?

Savvy: I.. I dunno, just got burned by another entity and well-

???: O-oh! Then.. of course! Just.. give me this chance. To be your ally one more time...

Savvy Mm.. you can't just give me your name, right? 

???: No.. it has to be gradually overtime. Anything else... 

Savvy: Then what do I call you? Roost said you went by Lola, right?

???: With the common folk yes.. 

Savvy: You goof with that for now? 

???: Mm... Lola it is.. 

Savvy: Sign me up, Lola.