.Ancient Ruler.

What did he mean by that…?

A pause, as he processes the question. "Uh. Hm." Zoro frowns, scratching his chin. "I don't know if I'd call Luffy a witch? Like I said, he got his powers from eating a devil fruit, so maybe the fruit is the witch? Then again, no one actually knows where they came from or how they really work so..."

Zoro crouches after a moment, tracing a finger across the deck.

[ 0. FOOL ] - What was your muse's point of view during their (humble) beginnings? (Feel free to specify which aspect)

[ I. MAGICIAN ] - What was your muse's dream or ambition? Do they have a role model that inspires them?

[ II. PRIESTESS ] - Does your muse keep a lot of secrets? Do they have anyone they were confident enough to tell these secrets?

[ III. EMPRESS ] - In what place or situation makes your muse feels most comfortable? Do they prefer to share it with someone?

[ IV. EMPEROR ] - How often does your muse act on impulse? Do they get into arguments or fights when they do?

[ V. HIEROPHANT ] - Does your muse often follow rules? Or do they have their own standards that ignore or contrast those rules?

[ VI. LOVERS ] - How does your muse express their feelings to those they deeply care for? Do they prefer to be close with those people or keep some distance?

[ VII. CHARIOT ] - Does your muse always aim for victory? Do they act tough or strong to hinder their possible weakness?

[ VIII. JUSTICE ] - Does your muse feel inferior or not treated fairly by the majority? Do they attempt to be equal or above others?

[ IX. HERMIT ] - Does your muse prefer to be independent? Do they often distant themself from others?

[ X. FORTUNE ] - Does your muse rely on their luck? How often do they get lucky?

[ XI. STRENGTH ] - Does your muse take challenges that could be risky for them? How often do they get courage to face danger or fears?

[ XII. HANGED MAN ] - Has your muse been in a dangerous or difficult situation wherein they were able to survive or make it through?

[ XIII. DEATH ] - In what situation your muse went through which completely changed their life? How did it affect them?

[ XIV. TEMPERANCE ] - Does your muse have any traits that contrast each other (like being kind at someone but not to another)? How often is one trait shown compared to the other trait?

[ XV. DEVIL ] - Does your muse often give in to their temptation? Do they let their desire choose their path?

[ XVI. TOWER ] - Has your muse experienced a great downfall when they were at their peak or was about to reach their goal? How do they deal with losses?

[ XVII. STAR ] - How optimistic is your muse? Do they try to be positive to hide their inner struggles?

[ XVIII. MOON ] - Does your muse usually blame others for the bad situations occurred to them? Do they attempt to correct their own wrongdoings?

[ XIX. SUN ] - Has there been instances in your muse's life wherein they reevaluated their morals? Did they knew what they truly desire for themself?

[ XX. JUDGEMENT ] - What part of your muse's life do they understand the most? How did it affect their character?

     “ The tailor shop… is that what it's called? ” They give a small nod, continuing to follow beside him. Red Orchid Cookie… they'd have to keep that name in mind. Surely there were going to be more names to remember in the Vanilla Kingdom than there had been in back in the garden. Would that end up being difficult or – easy enough? Honestly, they weren't quite sure yet. “ It sounds… fun. This shopping thing. ”

     To be able to go somewhere and not worry of what others might think.

     They were a community, he said. But did that mean Rose Shortbread had a place in it? Or was he simply being… kind? Were there any other oddities like them? Probably not, now that they thought about it. Cookies and cakes, surely – but maybe not both.

No matter if they were cookie, cake – or something else altogether. If there was a home to be found, a home would be made. That was the intent, the purpose of the Vanilla Kingdom. Even if some cookies from the Republic tried to exert some form of social hierarchy; he had deftly nipped that in the bud to prevent those who had come to make the former kingdom home to feel as though they were being shoved out.

There was a small hum, pointing out a few things to Rose Shortbread, a ribbon he felt would suit them. Or a pretty shawl resting in the sunlight. “How soft,” he mused to himself, offering to let the other cookie touch. “The craftsmanship in this shop is always phenomenal. I love it here.”

Shamil will open up! It'll probably just take a a looott of years after going through so much betrayals =͟͟͞͞(꒪ᗜ꒪ ‧̣̥̇)

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Sorry for the late answer, anon ｡°(°¯᷄◠¯᷅°)°｡I'm caught up with other plans and big illustrations aaa. It was supposed to be a rough doodle but a scenario popped up in my head and I got a little too excited hehe ˃͈◡˂͈ a lil' bit of compensation if you still remember me! (՞⸝⸝ᵒ̴̶̷꒳ᵒ̴̶̷⸝⸝՞)💕 Thank you for the request hehe

A pause, as Zoro frowns.

“He’s a Witch then?” only a Creator – a Witch, could do something of that nature. Though Pure Vanilla had never heard of them being male… it apparently didn’t matter in that regard. Hm. Sure. He would just put that in his belief system and move on with his life. Shadow Milk, on the other hand, would not take this very well…

"I've come this far, so no time for hesitation...right?" He spoke softly to himself.

    Flee and turn back. Fight or cower. Kill or be killed.

Dark Enchanter remained at a steady pace before Licorice Cookie, never too far, but never too close. Equal distance. Occasionally a question would be asked, as if expecting an answer, but if he heard it – there wasn’t any indication. It seemed he was simply… focused elsewhere.

Then the path started twisting. Warping. A Door of some kind opened elsewhere as the corrupted hero was beginning to reach their destination.

A final test, one would think. A cookie laid on the ground, bereft of life. Your final task: what would you do if you needed an extra body in a fight?

However, that did not stop her curiosity and seeing what rumors or information she could pick up in the department even if the cookies weren’t talking to her, not noticing she was standing in the corner, and the beast was merely overhearing the conversation.

“That is… partially true.” Pure Vanilla said, “I crumbled them because they were a Dark Enchantress who started to break into various timelines. Timekeeper Cookie requested I handled the situation, so I did.”

It hurt to make that decision, but given how she seemed shocked to see him… he had a feeling that timeline hadn’t fared well. In the very least, he witnessed the aftermath of them snipping it off while the E.N.D. managed clean up. The S.C.O.O.P. department had lauded him for his efforts, but they also spent far too much time trying to study the jam left behind on his clothes.