The True Guide

Originally posted by imadeangirl-butimsamcurious

6elieve what y9u want~

I need a few hours to ask what I mean because I can’t think, but firstly: Dimitri ain’t my cup of tea anymore.

Secondly: That ain’t it. Why did you hurt him?

Such a shame~ Then again, party p99pers w9n’t d9 here!

I’ve seen you ‘round plenty, so I’d safely assume you know me from Dimitri. You do tour and get around Glamorrah, so. Yeah.

Di. Why? That’s my question.

Aaaah~ The little 9ne that l9ved t9 c9me here and enj9y himself~ A shame we d9n’t see y9u t99 9ften anym9re! Y9u used t9 6e a frequent visit9r!

==> A singsong voice. One that sounds vaguely like that of your fiance, but with a sickeningly sweet tone that makes your hair stand on end. The smaller–way smaller, if his floating is any indication of his size–slips an arm around yours. You feel the squirming in your skin start immediately. You don’t want to be impolite, however. In an unpredictable city around unpredictable people it wouldn’t be wise to show your discomfort for fear of insulting them.

“I just got here.” You reply stiffly, looking off to the side. “The forest sounds nice. It’s been a while.”

The similarities are uncanny. You don’t want to look at him. You’re already feeling somewhat guilty, but you push that to the back of your mind. There’s nothing to fret over. This was only a quick visit to get the candy cult off your tail.

“It’s bright, here. Noisy.” You speak up and clear your throat. “Tell me what you do here. Who are you? Why me, of all people?”

“That’s just on the other side of the city! Come, come, it’s not too far.” With a gentle tug, you pull on the other to guide him through the city. You point out things like the casino, Jae’s park, the milkshake place you love, Neri’s sweets, Dyl’s studio, your father’s church. All of the fun things around here that could appeal to everybody. That was the joy here. There was always something for someone.

“Hm?” you asked, looking up at him. 

“You were invited here by Lee, were you not? Everybody invited gets to have a place here, and we’re not to judge that! Lee saw that you might like this, and, as such, I must give you the grand tour.” He smiled a little bit up at him. “That’s what I do. I’m the tour guide, so to speak. I bring people around here, show them the places and entertain them with my words as I let them pick and choose where to go. I make sure that they love each moment they’re here by bringing them exactly where they want, telling them what they want to hear.”

awv sugar, you knowv if I vwas mad at ya, I couldn’t stay mad at that cute face.

howv about I pay you a vwisit and make it up to you like I promised, hm?

It’d be more accurate to say I’ve never been. It’s been hard enough to tear myself from my work.

Crowds aren’t exactly my strong suit. I’d much rather spend time somewhere quiet rather than have to deal with the bustle of a busy street. Keeping you waiting isn’t my intention, but maybe I can pull a few strings if I’m promised a quiet place to retreat to. We’ll have to see how things go.

You don’t have the best reputation around here.

Y9u’re n9t a fan 9f 6usy places. I think I can find a few l9cati9ns that y9u might like! They’re all rahter g9rge9us anyway and s9 that w9uld 6e the m9st interesting t9 see just h9w y9u’d rate them. I’ll av9id the casin9 f9r y9u and sh9w y9u all the nicer places away fr9m m9st prying eyes and l9ud v9ices!

Y9u need t9 relax, Darling~

Like I haven’t heard that before. Dare I say it’s the oldest line in the book. DK will do. I’ve gotten used to it over the months.

Pass the message along to Lee, I’ve been swamped with work and I’m unable to visit for a reasonable amount of time. However I still value your invitation and thank you for your hospitality. And…behaving. I suppose.

9h~? Y9u’ve 6een here 6ef9re? H9w interesting! And I didn’t see y9u, darling DK? A shame!

Speak and the devil shall appear.

I don’t believe I’ve met you, although I could be mistaken. You’ve all been silent as of late.

If y9u met me, there’s n9 way that y9u c9uld f9rget me!

My name is Kanni, darling, 6ut y9u can call me whever y9u like~

vwhy vwould I go on not vwantin to speak vwith ya? You ain’t done nothin vwrong…

right?

I just merely th9ught y9u were upset with me, that’s all!

vwell it’s nothin but a treat seeing you again too, sugar!

I vwouldn’t up and leavwe you doll, sorry if i seemed i vwas neglectin ya. howv about I make it up to you then?

I’vwe been doin alright, sweets, nothin to vworry about on my end. howv you’vwe is vwhat i’m vwonderin.

I’ve 6een d9ing quite well! Entertaining the guests here in Glam9rrah and making sure every69dy is happy!