Marnina Astraea/Voice Lines

## About Relationships

### Former I

Simply put, they’re just another tool that people abuse to gain power for themselves. It gives people leverage over you, and that’s never a good thing in this world of betrayal and treachery. It’s just like Miss Lily said, the heart is much more fragile than the body. Maybe it’s more beautiful or whatever, but beauty doesn’t compensate for any consequences that may befall should one fail to maintain a certain level of wariness in their relationships.

### Former II

It’s a fine line to walk. Let them know enough to know that you care about them, and that you care about the relationship. But at the same time, you don’t want to give yourself away. I’ve been betrayed and hurt by so many, I don’t know how much more I can take. But I’ve also been helped and healed by many more. Does that say something?

### Former III

They’re a waste of my time. I have more important things to be doing than trying to make friends. I don’t have time to even think about trying to make a new friend. I’ll do my best to maintain the ones I have, which honestly are what at this point? James? Evasis? Maybe Josie? Yeah… I don’t have time.

### Current

I don't think I'm meant to have them. Frankly, I've failed most of my friends, and I know some relationships will never be the way they used to. I know only I am to blame, so perhaps this is fate's way to punish me. It does no good to dwell on the past. I will carry on as I always have, whether I have friends by my side or enemies at my back.

## About Aliases

You want to know why I have so many aliases? One word – disassociation. Never let anyone know who you truly are, what you truly believe, what you truly desire, what your true motives are… hah, I sound like a villain when I put it that way. Though, I’ll let you decide for yourself your opinion on me – well, the current alias I’m speaking to you as anyway.

## About Names

Just like everything else in this world, names hold a certain type of power within them. Your identity, your history, your personality, all caught up in a single name. If you change your name, you change who you are, on the outside anyway. That’s all anyone really cares about anyway, no?

## About Love

### Former

A while ago I said that love was a blessing to receive and a curse to give. I don’t believe that to be true anymore though. Love is a curse to both give and receive, to express and to share. Love is nothing but a path that leads to isolation. It’s like setting sail for some legendary treasure, with nothing but a crude map and a broken compass to guide you. Many people set sail for this gold, but allow me to let you in on a little secret: it doesn’t exist. There’s a reason it's a legend, after all. Now, you’ll hear of people who say they’ve found it, say they’ve found the fortune, but all they’ve really found is a curse disguised as a blessing. Friendships burn in the fire, bridges inevitably burn, ties are cut, betrayals around the bend… that’s all it ever ends in. And all the “treasure” you’re left with is in ashes, your eyes water from the smoke of the fire you’ve found yourself in and the flames lick eagerly at your tender flesh… and you tell yourself never again. It’s not worth it. It never was. Love leaves you vulnerable. Love is for the weak-minded... but if utilized correctly love is power. It’s not as pure as one may think, for everything in this world is tied to power. Those that chose to wield this power…well, be my guest.

### Current

I used to view love as some cliche term. A feelings couples said they had only to breakup in weeks, or something one says they have for their family simply because they feel its so obligated. While yes, 'love' may be used in these contexts... I have come to learn it is something far richer than that. It's a violent, passionate beast, unafraid and fierce. But it's also gentle and warm. It's battle cry is a whisper in the dead of a lonely night, it's weapon being but mere words, laced with a sort of genuineness I though impossible. \*Chuckles\* I don't know... Maybe I'm growing soft... Or maybe I'm learning... If Evasis has taught me anything, it's that love is far more complex than anyone gives it credit for.

## About Mental Health

Mental health? What about it? It is exactly as it sounds–the wellbeing of one’s mind. There is simply nothing more to it. I suppose I’ve seen a few of my friends struggle with it before. I hope it to not be a burden to them, and I hope they know they can talk to me about whatever they wish. But as far as personal experience, I’m afraid I’m lacking in that department. Mental health issues are simply derived from irrational and exaggerated feelings. How weak and piteous would it truly be of me to allow something as such affect me. For my personal take on it – if it can’t hit me, it can’t hurt me.

## About Josie

### Former I (Start of Lore)

We live two very different lives, and thus we don’t always seek out the time to stay in close contact – but whenever we do, it’s always refreshing to see her once more. I wish we could do it more often, but there just never seems to be enough time in the day. Nonetheless, Josie is one of the few people left in this world that I would trust with my life, and I suppose I did just that after I… She brought me back. Because of her, I have the rare chance at a second life. I owe her for that, and I will never forget that she did that for me. Though, I feel I must always have some reservations of course. They always say to keep your friends close, but enemies closer. And when there’s people like Sadie in this world who will turn on you at a moment’s notice… I can’t help but remain slightly wary. I know that if it were to ever come to it, there are at least two people she would choose over me. I don’t hold it against her at all, but it is something I constantly bear in mind…

### Former II (As of ~4/8/2023)

I don’t know what to make of her anymore. While I would like to stay friends, I just wonder how much longer we can. No two gods are alike, yet ever since she’s gained this new position she’s changed. She says that mortal and divine relationships are doomed from the start. I mean, sure, once I inevitably die again, I’ll see her in limbo as much as I want. I would certainly like to remain on good terms, and I most certainly still consider her a friend. I can only hope she returns the same sentiment. And if she doesn’t. . . so be it, I suppose

### Current

\*Long sigh.\* Gods, where do I even begin? I’m so tired to losing people, wether it be bitter betrayal or an inevitable demise. I lost two in one go. To be entirely honest? I’m mad. I’m mad she doesn’t understand where I’m coming from, I’m mad at myself for letting this situation spiral completely out of control, I’m mad that I can’t do anything more than I’ve already done. I loved Kamali, I loved Sunny, I was just tyring to protect them both from the current threat. But Maximon beat me to Sunny, and Josie to Kamali. And maybe sure, I did just meet Kamali. But I don’t mourn for what I lost, I mourn for what could have been. I just wish Josie understood, but she doesn’t. Regardless, I still love her. I would die for her in a heartbeat. We’ve been through so much, and I truly believe we can get through this if we want it. I want it. But does she?

## About Alaric Certus

Words cannot express how wretched I feel… I watched him helplessly be dismembered at the hands of a former friend. Miss Lily said I couldn’t have done anything, but there is always  something you can do in any situation, at least I thought. Recent events have shown me there’s a lot that we don’t control, and irks me that that’s how it is. If I’m being completely honest with myself, part of me regrets returning to the realm of the living. I wish I could have stayed with him, made up to him somehow for my incompetence. I attended his memorial service. It was truly heartbreaking to watch his family mourn. His parents didn’t deserve that, his sisters didn’t deserve that… for Ciel’s sake, Alaric didn’t deserve to have his life cut so short. I hope to make something useful out of my second life. I don’t have the strength to face him again for a long while yet…

## About Lily Kyra

I wish I had the chance to properly say my farewells to her – oh, no she’s not dead or anything, thank the stars. It’s just… ever since I came back, I didn’t want anyone from The Amalthea knowing of my return. For obvious reasons, I couldn’t allow that. I often wish I still had her guidance. My parents strongly disapproved of magic and such, so I was often looked down on because of it. Miss Lily showed me how to harness my abilities though, and taught me some important life lessons on the way. Though she did tend to go on about the importance of relationships and connections a lot, we certainly differed on opinions there.

## About Sunny Acacallis

### Voice Line 1

Sunny and I have an odd relationship. At the very beginning, I suppose I didn’t make the best of impressions on her. Funnily enough, it was Sadie that brought us together. I don’t truly know what happened – I suppose my attachment to her started when the ‘New Sunny’ arrived. Poor child was lost and oblivious, and of all the things to do Sadie decides to pull a gun on her. Perhaps Sunny and I hadn’t been on the best of terms, but I don’t believe that anyone should be subject to that kind of harassment, especially considering Sadie merely wanted to use it to intimidate and gain power over her. The very thought just makes my blood boil… I wouldn’t stand for it. I suppose seeing Sunny in such a weak and vulnerable state thawed something inside me, I grew protective of her and I cared for her as I would for a younger sister. It is a true shame she must endure such a taxing cycle each month, but I want to do what I can to help. Though, I must admit, when she reverts to her normal self, I never am quite sure how to act around her. Younger children are always so much easier…

### Voice Line 2

Oh stars, words can’t describe how awful it was to find myself before her bloodied body. She died too soon, as does everyone I care about it seems… I hope she’s doing all right in limbo. I miss her dearly, and I wish I w- \*sigh\* nevermind. I’m sure you can already guess my many regrets.

## About James Venenum

### Former I

James is a rather peculiar fellow, I’m not entirely sure what to think of him. On one hand, he seems to care for Sunny a great deal, and I mean, Sunny says they’re friends. I find it interesting that he’s the only one who seems to have any clue as to the details of this monthly cycle Sunny goes through, and why he’s so reluctant to tell anyone. He hasn’t questioned much of what I do though, not even with eliminating Sadie, so I suppose I shall respect his boundaries seeing as he’s respected mine. I do wish to know him better though, I am most curious how he learned to make his potions.

### Current

James has come to be someone I’d call a good friend. He understands that he has unfinished business here on Earth, and he strive to fix his mistakes of the past–Things which I believe are honorable ambitions, so he’s certainly earned my respect in that regard. His… mental state, concerns me, though I’m sure he would say the same about me. He’s the first person I feel I’ve truly opened up to my thoughts, and regrets of my past… Then again, he’s really been the only one to ever ask… It’s kind of nice to think that he cares enough about me to ask.

## About Vilhelm Roka

### Former

He’s all right, I suppose. We’ve been on the opposite ends of so many squabbles in the past, our differing beliefs definitely don’t lend their way to any easy common ground. Josie speaks so highly of him though, and I know she cares for him a great deal – for that simple reason I wish no terrible harm befall him. Perhaps we should meet for tea again… hah, no chains required this time.

### Current

Vilhelm… tch, what makes you think I wish to discuss him? It seems Josie has cut her ties with him, and for that I’m sure she has plenty of good reasons. He tried to hurt Max-  for stars’ sake he almost killed Max, almost killed Josie, almost killed me! I have no idea what has happened with the whole Auxillium-Vyn situation. I was told the necklace contained Auxillium, and yet Vilhelm changed to Auxillium before my very eyes–without a necklace, mind you. He truly disgusts me, claiming to want to right his wrongs yet “changes” to Auxillium as soon as he loses his temper. While I do believe they are still separate people in personality, as far as I’m concerned they are not separate people in character. I hate him. But I can’t do much about it, seeing as I’d only gain more enemies if I assassinated Gellis’ king. As long as he stays out of me and my friends’ way, I’ll stay out of his path.

## About Auxillium Raev

\*Laughs bitterly\* Don’t even get me started on him. I hate him with a fiery passion, and that will never change. He deserves to go through what he put Alaric through, he deserves to go through what he put me through, he deserves to go through whatever cruel punishments he put so many through… Oh? No, no, I don’t wish him dead. That’d be far too merciful.

## About Srijan Aster

### Former

Mister Aster and I are what some would call frienemies — we’ll tolerate each other on the rare occasion that our paths cross. We wouldn’t go out of our way to help each other, but we wouldn’t go out of our way to hurt each other either. Besides, Josie seems to have grown rather fond of him, despite immensely disliking him when they first met. Additionally, he was willing to help with the vessel to bring me back, that’s something that can’t be overlooked. In exchange, I gave him tutoring sessions – we’re even now. However, I find his manner of speaking rather irritating, and I don’t like how it feels that every movement I make he sees it. I’m still unsure of how he learned of my magic-status, and I have the inkling that if I asked, he’d just respond with something cryptic like, “I have my ways.” I’m aware that he has some grand plan he’s working on to topple the gods, though what he’s doing to ensure that plan will succeed is beyond me. Apparently learning Agimerian? He doesn’t seem like the type of person to do things without a logical reason behind them – he really is a mystery.

### Current

He’s just another threat. I have a horrible feeling he’s after me for my falling out with Josie–actually, I know he’s out for me. But I can’t kill him; One, Josie would be devastated and two, he’s too powerful. I suppose I can just pray that he doesn’t find me again.

## About Sadie Sciuridae

Sciuridae and I had a very… constantly fluctuating relationship. I’m somewhat uncertain about the exact terms we ended on. On my part, I considered her a former friend in her final moments. I do not regret killing her, nor do I regret knowing her in this life either. She deserved- no, needed to no longer threaten the safety of me and my friends. I’m not afraid to do what I must to ensure my own safety, I’m not going to carelessly throw out my second life. For Sunny’s sake as well… yeah, no, she just needed to go. But if I could go back in time to change any of my interactions with her, I don’t think I would. She simply reminded me I can never fully trust anyone but myself. That’s all one really has when you can’t trust your family and closest friends.

## About Maximon Sciuridae

### Former

I’ve only known Max for a short time, but people like him prove to be rather predictable. Impulsive, simple-minded, energetic, stubborn… my, those all sound very familiar. Perhaps it runs in the family blood. Though, I must give him credit, he seems to differentiate his sister in many other aspects, such as it seems he highly values how others view him and his… appreciation for Mister Aster, which is… questionable to say the least. But if I’m being honest, he reminds me of Sadie so much, and I both like and hate him for it. I believe it would be wise to continue to monitor him. I’d rather keep an eye on him and it turns out to be nothing, than grow careless and… \*shudders.\* I don’t want to think about the consequences. Afterall, they say to keep your friends close and enemies close. I’ve just yet to decide if he’s either of those.

### Current

Maximon… He should be dead. I somewhat regret not killing him when I had the chance. I missed so many red flags, and so many opportunities… and now Sunny is dead because of my trust in him. He lied to me, he promised me he would NEVER be like Sadie and when confronted about it, he was too blind to see his own reflection. He should thank his lucky stars he’s still alive, and also thank them that I know it will only be a matter of time before he dies. \*Sigh\* To think that I almost viewed him like a little brother…

## About Delilah Sciuridae

Delilah is a lovely woman. She is so easy to talk to, and much more pleasant than her children. Out of all the people I visited in limbo, she was by far the most agreeable. If I’m being honest, I miss being able to spend time with her. She kind of reminds me of Ms. Lily… Anyway, she helped me do something I had neglected for years–facing my past. I feel like I owe her in a way, and maybe that’s partially why I refrained from killing Max, I don’t know. What I do know is I eagerly look forward to seeing her once more… I do hope she can forgive me for killing Sadie…

## About Svjetlo Scuro

I consider him something between a friend and an ally. He was quite gracious to me during my stay in limbo, though his loyalties to Sadie make me want to keep him at a safe distance. I do sometimes wonder about Sadie’s return… simply because he allowed me to come back yet we were never close or anything. But I know Svjetlo holds his policies in high regard, and I respect that about him.

## About Evasis

### Platonically

He’s fine, I suppose. I find his ability to read my emotions at any given time unsettling to say the least. I don’t like being watched. But at the same time I don’t have to explain anything to him, because he just already knows. He’s quiet and observant, and pleasant enough to spend time with. Yeah, he’s a good friend, and I hope to maintain that for.. Well.. as long as someone like me can.

### Romantically (Former)

There’s no other way to say it – I love him, more than I know I should. Years ago I swore to myself I would never fall in love, afterall, anything that falls is bound to break. Unfortunately, love is one of those emotions that is difficult to control. But now that it's happened… it's kind of… … pleasant. I believe as long as I proceed with caution and ensure the feeling is regulated that it might be okay. For now, at least.

Oh, this is so against my better judgment. I don’t even know his real name, nor him mine. Our relationship has been built on a fabricated version of ourselves. While I wholeheartedly agree that what we chose to share is strictly our choice, it’s almost as if we know too little of each other to truly make it work. I fear for our future, but the present is so sweet… I don’t know anymore. So for now, I suppose I’ll just embrace it for what it's worth. And I’ll be there to pick up the shattered pieces of my heart… just as I always have.

### Romantically (Former)

Evasis has been there for my lowest lows and highest highs. Perhaps that should scare me, that he knows where I’m weakest and strongest, but I find it strangely comforting. He promised me he’d never leave me, even if I hurt him. It sounds too good to be true. I’m scared one day he’ll leave, either this earth or simply me. That I’ll become too much for him to deal with anymore, or I do something completely unforgivable. I also fear my time on this earth is limited, I don’t know how to say goodbye. I’m not ready to leave him behind completely, not now, not ever.

### Romantically (Current) *(As of 11/1/2023)*

He probably hates me, and honestly I don’t blame him- *I* hate *me*. This relationship was doomed from the start, and this war will only continue to tear us appart. Isn’t it all a bit ironic? That he started this war partially so we could… ah, what does any of it matter anymore? Maybe Josie was right. I should have just chosen one loyalty and stuck by it. I can’t choose though- or at least I couldn’t. I don’t think I have any options left anymore, save maybe Caligo and Priya but ultimately they have each other… I can’t believe I lost it all- I lost him. And it’s all my fault…

## About Caligo Diruyo

### Former 1

I’ll admit my first impression wasn’t the greatest. I first heard about him through Maximon, who told me that Caligo had betrayed him over some matter regarding the presidency of Taraxacum. And then I heard from Sunny that he tried to kill James. But I feel I’ve come to know him for less than his “crimes,” and more of his character. I’ll be honest, coming back to Taraxacum, being excited to reunite with my friends–it was rough when I found out one had betrayed me and one had passed. Caligo was the only other person who understood anything close to what I felt. It was nice to have someone feel that same pain and grief, and someone to escape reality with all those late nights… He was there when I was at one of my lowest points of my life, and I was there for his. That’s a kind of bond that won’t be easily ignored. To say the least, he was there when no one else was. And to that, I say “cheers~”

### Former 2 *(Following Marnina's departure from Taraxacum)*

I can’t believe I allowed my emotions to overwhelm me a single time. It cost me all my relationships, though Caligo’s hurt the most. I remember now why I don’t make promises. There is nothing more I can do. I wish him nothing but the best, but I don’t intend on ever speaking to him again.

## About Her Parents

Perhaps karma does exist in this world after all.

## About Blair Winslow

She’s a lovely individual, though her choice in a partner is… questionable. Regardless, people are much more than their partner, and she is no exception. She seems like an honorable person, so I respect that about her. It pains me that we can no longer communicate, though this is for the best. I hope she lives a nice life, and I look forward to the day when we reunite in limbo.

## About Herself

You know, a majority of people view me as the villain. By all means, that’s fine with me.  I can’t blame them. I’ve hurt a lot of people, and I admit that. Can I say I regret it? Hah, no not at all. A long time ago, I swore to myself I would never become a traitor, a liar, a murder… and I look back at that promise and am once again reminded that promises are the sweetest lies, but still lies nonetheless. I’ve become everything I’ve sworn to bring justice to. And I think back to all those types of people I’ve crossed paths with, how much I hated them, how much they truly sickened me. And I wonder… “Am I really any better than that?” “I had my reasons for what I did, did they not as well?” The worst feeling is one of disappointment. It's even worse when it's coming from yourself. But y’know, you learn to live with it. We’re all really just villains in another’s tale. And if there’s more stories out there with me as the villain, then fine. I’ll be the villain.