Remm Theo

> Don't be a stranger!
>
> **Remm**, **Epilogue of Pitstop in Purgatory**

* Human
* Deity
* Formal

**Remm Theo** (also called simply **Remm** or **RT**) is the main antagonist of Ezrebeth (A Holiday Mindfudge) and a side character in Pitstop in Purgatory.

Cheery and unstable, her only objective is to make people happy, no matter the means or consequences of achieving it.

## Appearence

Remm has black curly hair in a bun, her eyes are light brown, and she wears brown eyeshadow. She also has the ability to make her eyes turn white, just like The Guide.

In the *Epilogue* of *Pitstop in Purgatory,* she wears a pink button-down shirt under a white coat (which she wears to match Volumnius') and a silver necklace around her neck.

In *Ezrebeth (A Holiday Mindfudge)*, she wears a black button-down shirt under a white suit with yellow buttons and a white scarf and gloves. However, that appearence was taken from *her apprentice,* also called Remm, which died after seeing her in her white clothes.

## Personality

Overall, Remm seems like a good-natured, extremely friendly person. She's always on the lookout for new things, whether as trying out accents or coming up with new nicknames for the people around her. However, at the same time, she is very unstable, snapping at people when they do not act according to her wishes or when they complain about her 'supposedly' kind actions.

She is obssesed with the idea of *special* people, and keeps trying to forcebly befriend those which she judges as special.

## Ezrebeth (A Holiday Mindfudge)

In this game, Ezrebeth sees herself stuck in a time loop with her family, which she despises very much. While trying to find out the truth behind that strange situation, she bumps into RT (an acronym of Remm Theo).

### Loop 0

After Loop 0, the doorbell rings, waking Ezrebeth up. She goes to the door to see who it is, and finds no one. However, upon returning inside, she notices that there is a *shadow* at her window. Interacting with the shadow, Ezrebeth starts yelling at it, demanding that whoever it is identify themselves. The shadow pops up inside the room, startling the owner of the house, but rather than worrying about her reaction it is actually more concerned with the fact that Ezrebeth can *see* it.

    Ezrebeth says it's their fault, since they were the ones who rang her bell, and the shadow apologizes, saying it needs to work harder, and warns that *this* might hurt a bit. Before Ezrebeth can understand anything, she is transported to a poor and dirty little room. But it doesn't stay there for long, as it quickly goes away, rewinding everything back to the beginning.

### Loop 2

After discovering all clues necessary to go on and saying goodbye to everyone, Ezrebeth is once again transported to the poor room. She wonders why she keeps seeing that room and the mysterious shadow from before appears.

    They insist that Ezrebeth needs to stop what she is doing because she will find only misery and unhappiness. The shadow says that by staying where she is, Ezrebeth will remain happy, and Ezrebeth retorts, saying that it is not possible for anyone to believe *that she is happy in the situation she is in*. The shadow says that that's going to be the happiest that *she'll ever be*, and once again tells her to stop. Ezrebeth recognizes her as *The Lady in White* that she was warned about in her notes, but before she can do anything with that information, her vision clears and the loop resets again.

### Final Loop

Amidst confusion and despair, Ezrebeth tries to remember Begonia's words to summon RT and make sense of her situation. However, before she even succeeds, her doorbell rings aggressively, indicating that RT is there.

Ezrebeth starts by asking if that's their real name, and the shadow seems disappointed by the question. She says that *her brother* was right, that *humans* are really strange and faced with this statement, Ezrebeth is surprised by the possibility that RT is *not human.* Responding to her previous question, RT says they doesn't have a name, but they've been called that by people for quite some time.

Following the conversation, RT says that she's been watching Ezrebeth several days in that house, trying to learn about humans. Out of patience, Ezrebeth yells at the shadow, demanding an explanation, and RT decides to reveal themselves.

    She admits that she planted all the clues so that she could discover the truth. By the time Ezrebeth found out about the loops, she had to tweak the whole scenario to keep her happy, because that's her *job*. Ezrebeth asks if all that is real, and RT says it's as real as it gets for her at this point. Noting that the woman does not understand the answer, RT reveals that, in fact, Ezrebeth is *dead*.
Obviously, she is completely shocked, although RT sees nothing wrong with that.

RT says she's watched Ezrebeth's life and jokes that she's seen less traumatizing horror movies (although she herself doesn't handle scary things very well). She says that even though life is bad, at some point you have to take responsibility and confront your own demons. Ezrebeth never took chances to grow out of her bitterness, and RT laments that she's so hard to please. Furthermore, RT also reveals that Ezrebeth died alone in that same dirty room because no one cared about her. However, instead of sending her to "that boring place", RT decided to keep her because of her abilities.

RT saw Ezrebeth as a challenge, because thanks to her powers she had resisted her illusions more easily, always remembering her past life. Despite her best efforts, Ezrebeth's determination and clinging to the past forced RT to admit defeat and give her the crumbs that got her here. She apologizes and says that she was doing everything for her *happiness*.

RT gets a little bothered. She insists that she gave Ezrebeth the perfect family – *a loving husband, a nice sister, a son and grandson to step all over* – and that she should be *grateful*. Ignoring RT's words, Ezrebeth starts to break down, realizing nothing was actually real - Charta never separated from her sister, Begonia was always a bad person, she never had children and Ishobello was Begonia's son this whole time.

RT asks if that makes her sad, as she believed Ezrebeth didn't want to have children, and Ezrebeth confirms that yes, that was what she wanted, but that *she* *made* them real. Ezrebeth starts to question why RT put her family inside that illusion, when she always hated them.

Believing that *power* was what Ezrebeth had wanted all along, RT gave her the opportunity to get revenge on her family. Ezrebeth, irritated, says that it was none of her business, and that RT definitely didn't do this *for her* (since no one ever did anything for her). Nobody ever asked what she wanted and she never chose to be turned away or disinherited.

However, RT says that yes, Ezrebeth chose those things. Maybe not directly, but things lead to others and in the end, that was the ending her decisions brought her.

        RT snaps at her, calling her ungrateful and starts making drama saying how difficult it is to be her, how difficult it is to get rid of humans who find out too much, and Ezrebeth remembers the apprentice who died when saw the white clothes.

Disturbed by Ezrebeth's cleverness, RT explains that Remm, the cute painter, got too curious and saw just a bit too much but it's all good, because she is using her face now, so she will never be forgotten. She says that she did this out of necessity, as it would be too bad if her existence was revealed to humans.

Bored with Ezrebeth, RT says she can't forgive her for breaking her heart like that, and says she'll turn her into a shadow. No one will be able to see what she looks like, and she will only remember what she wants her to remember. Ezrebeth wonders if this is how it will end.

RT says there is hope for her. For a few minutes, she will be *between worlds*, and will be able to see and do anything she wants, as if it were her *last wish*. Without giving more details, RT begins the transformation and throws Ezrebeth in a limbo.

### Post-credits scene

After the credits, RT appears calling for her "little brother". At that moment, an "enigmatic man" (The Guide) appears. He complains that he's not her brother, and even if he were, he wouldn't be the younger one. Remm asks them not to discuss this 'again', and says that he knows she is much more powerful anyway.

He asks why was brought there, and she says that she has something that could be useful to him in Purgatory.

He is happy with the 'gift', admitting that it can be quite useful to relieve his boredom, and prepares to leave. RT asks if he wants to know about what she's been up to, and receives a no. She complains that he's not fun, and he says that their ideas of 'fun' are quite different.

RT says they are 'deities', so they can let loose, as no one will stop them. He ignores what she says, agreeing with the fact that humans are indeed inferior creatures, but explains that that is not what he is referring to.

    He says she continually cross lines applying her 'perceived goodwill' and RT says she didn't know they had 'lines to cross'. She comments that maybe he has to teach her more about it, and he agrees.
The Guide recognizes the shadow as a member of the Casarecce family and reveals that the youngest recently passed away. He says maybe RT would be interested in him since he's 'right up her alley'.

With this, his "debt" is paid. After a brief discussion, he says goodbye, leaving RT dissatisfied. She comments to herself that she should have a real conversation with him someday, but for now, she will focus on welcoming young *Volumnius* into his afterlife.

## Pitstop in Purgatory

### Epilogue: A Fire in my Heart, a Hole in the World

In the epilogue, the game switches from Astrid's point of view to that of Volumnius. He needs to meet her at the Number 7 Café, and that's where he meets Remm, who insists on helping him throughout the date because she's *bored*.

Volumnius tries to insist that she let him do things alone since it's a date, but she counters by saying he'll probably need her help. Faced with the discomfort he presents, she says that she will not interfere in his relationship with Astrid, and that he can pretend that she is not even there. Volumnius apologizes, saying he doesn't mean to sound rude but is just worried about the date, and she reassures him, saying that it's okay.

After convincing him to let her stay, he is free to interact with the scenery while she sits down and drinks coffee. When he tries to buy Astrid's favorite candy, there's no one at the counter and he doesn't know what to do. Again he is forced to ask Remm for help, who instructs him and so things continue to go smoothly until Astrid arrives. She and Volumnius start talking, while Remm appears to be invisible to the latter. Remm teases him during the conversation, as well as making suggestions as to what he should do, and despite his reluctance, he remains obedient to what she says.

They talk about her reason for being late, and she muses about preparations for her next role, her passion for acting and her parents. The conversation ends with her asking him if he has thought of an answer to *the thing* (moving in together) and Vol seems still reluctant, so Astrid ends up leaving.

In the face of this failure, Volumnius seems rather bummed, and Remm tries to motivate him, saying that although he still needs her help, he has won over Astrid before, without anyone's help. He takes his leave after that, saying he's going for a walk, leaving Remm alone.

Some time later, he returns to Casarecce Manor, still worried about the whole situation between him and Astrid. Remm appears again, and advises him to call Astrid. Vol worries, as calling her wasn't in his plans or in his notes, and Remm says Astrid wants a *man*, not a perfectionist robot. He asks what he should say on the call, and she says he'll figure it out, since she needs to meet her *brother*. She leaves him alone, and the epilogue continues, Vol preparing a surprise for Astrid.

Later, he "runs out of time" with her, and Remm appears again, taking him back. Remm praises Vol's performance, and they talk for a while about what just happened and their relationship back when they were alive. She ends up asking him why he relived that particular day instead of one of the days they lived together, and Volumnius replies that it was because it was the day he realized he loved Astrid. Remm finds it boring, but he adds that the *mundane* is also part of the *human experience*. She says that she needs to write that down, and that she's learning a lot from him, and Vol admits that he doesn't understand how someone like her can learn so much from him. She dismisses the statement, saying she is doing her best.

After exchanging more comments, Volumnius says he's going to rest so he can write the *dream journal* and she teases him about how everything in his afterlife is about Astrid, and he confesses that she was the best thing that ever happened to him, which she thinks is pretty cheesy. However, she reinforces that she just wants to see him satisfied, because she wants everyone in her *world* to be happy, and he says goodbye, suggesting changes in the next *restart*, which she counters, saying that mixing the variables keeps things interesting.

They say goodbye, and Remm begins to sing a macabre song, ending with an ominous giggle.

### DLC: I'll Remember You

Remm also appears in the DLC from Pitstop in Purgatory. The DLC takes place after the events of Guide's route but before Astrid becoming a deity, being a great farewell to Purgatory's characters and a preparation for what will come next.

Before saying goodbye to everyone, Astrid asks Guide for a moment to prepare. Even though he doesn't like it, he ends up giving in. At that moment, the game switches point of view, showing Remm, who grumbles about something not being right.

Suddenly Volumnius appears (or rather *is brought* by her). She suddenly lashes out on him, frustrated, and he patiently asks why he was brought there, as Remm doesn't normally spend time with other people outside of the *simulations* and she claims that the reason is that he is special. Volumnius has a hard time believing it, and that suddenly makes her very angry. He tries to explain that he's not used to being put on a pedestal, and that the only time he's felt like he's important for anything was with Astrid, and Remm sighs, a little frustrated that she can't compete with her.

Anyhow, the two put this argument aside and Remm says that she needs his help. She explains that something is happening at the "*playground*", which is a place *far away from there* where the souls of dead humans gather. Only people who are *not* special like Volumnius are there.

Disappointed but not surprised, Remm ends up answering Volumnius' question, and states that yes, *Astrid is there*. He asks why she never told him this, and she says that Astrid is held against her will thanks to a *meanie*, and that if it weren't for that she would have reunited them by now. Despite being *God*, her powers have *limits*. Vol has a hard time to believe, but Remm appeals to the fact that she hasn't let him down so far, which ends up convincing him. And then, she makes her proposal.

Remm has a plan to solve whatever is going on in Purgatory, and to accomplish it, she needs Volumnius' help. She promises that if he helps her, she will reunite him with Astrid again, and he accepts without a second thought - first, because he would do anything for Astrid, but also to repay her hospitality in *Heaven*. Remm then perks up with the prospect of make him her *servant*. Volumnius finds the nomenclature strange, but then again ends up giving in and trusting Remm. After that, the DLC continues as usual.

## Gallery

A colorized sketch of her assets.Main menu art, after completing the Epilogue. Remm appears behind The Guide.
## Trivia

* Once, *someone* challenged her to do *something*, but things ended up really badly for a lot of people.
* She has many another forms, and keeps switching between them.
* Her theme is the same as The Guide's theme, except her version is major scale.
* She can read minds, like The Guide.
* She doesn't handle scary things very well.

## References

1. ↑ See dialogue in Pitstop in Purgatory.
2. ↑ See dialogue in Ezrebeth (A Holiday Mindfudge).
3. ↑ See dialogue of Epilogue of Pitstop in Purgatory.
4. ↑ See a dialogue between her and Volumnius (Epilogue of Pitstop in Purgatory).
5. ↑ See in-game Ezrebeth dialogue.
6. ↑ See dialogue in Ezrebeth.