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Angelo Jank (1868-1940), Illustration from Jugend magazine, 1902

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"Feeling cute today. I think I'll murder my next victim."

He looks over to @the-expatriate

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"Feeling cute today. I think I'll murder my next victim."

He looks over to @the-expatriate

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EVERYONE QUICK describe your oc story in the worst way possible

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"Now you're asking the right questions," M says. "It's simple. If you happen to move next door, I'd likely follow."

Mister M regards them for a moment. "...Was that not the answer you were looking for, Soul?"

"Get that watch out of here. I ain't in the mood." ~CursedSunlight

"No one's ever in the mood for my watch, I'm afraid. It stays."

@cursedsunlight

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He's quiet for a moment.

"...I haven't spoke to someone in so long. This almost feels unreal. Is this what dreaming is like?"

Something has entered her building. Something unknown to Tenebris. It arrives suddenly, but with a gentleness of a dead leaf falling from its branch. As gentle as it is, it's entered the Queen's castle uninvited, nonetheless.

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*It doesn't take her too long to feel the presence of an unknown being in her castle, which leads her towards him.

Her figure appears from the shadows that move towards the center of the room, a few feet in front of him.

There's a curious look in her eyes, despite the solemn and elegant posture, but she's a bit in alert, simply because there are a few young souls with her, hiding behind her big wings*

"Ima, who's this person?"

*Asks one of them, holding on her dress. Despite not being related, the little one calls Tenebris as Ima, for it means Mother, probably because those are souls that see her as a mother figure.

And, as a mother, she's way more wary when an unknown person is around and her children are in the area*

I don't know my dear, I don't remember expecting someone..maybe our new guest can tell us who he is.

Right, my young dear?

*Asks The Queen, staring at the other with her glowing green eyes.

Hers is not a threat, but an invitation to present himself, so they can start knowing each other*

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"Thank you." Mister M takes a seat.

"Please forgive my... Rude behavior. I normally am minding my manners, however, I have just been through a lot. I'm afraid I'm still trying to process it all."

Something has entered her building. Something unknown to Tenebris. It arrives suddenly, but with a gentleness of a dead leaf falling from its branch. As gentle as it is, it's entered the Queen's castle uninvited, nonetheless.

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*It doesn't take her too long to feel the presence of an unknown being in her castle, which leads her towards him.

Her figure appears from the shadows that move towards the center of the room, a few feet in front of him.

There's a curious look in her eyes, despite the solemn and elegant posture, but she's a bit in alert, simply because there are a few young souls with her, hiding behind her big wings*

"Ima, who's this person?"

*Asks one of them, holding on her dress. Despite not being related, the little one calls Tenebris as Ima, for it means Mother, probably because those are souls that see her as a mother figure.

And, as a mother, she's way more wary when an unknown person is around and her children are in the area*

I don't know my dear, I don't remember expecting someone..maybe our new guest can tell us who he is.

Right, my young dear?

*Asks The Queen, staring at the other with her glowing green eyes.

Hers is not a threat, but an invitation to present himself, so they can start knowing each other*

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Mister M flinches ever so slightly at the offered rose and makes no move to take it. "Of course... Tenebris..."

Something has entered her building. Something unknown to Tenebris. It arrives suddenly, but with a gentleness of a dead leaf falling from its branch. As gentle as it is, it's entered the Queen's castle uninvited, nonetheless.

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*It doesn't take her too long to feel the presence of an unknown being in her castle, which leads her towards him.

Her figure appears from the shadows that move towards the center of the room, a few feet in front of him.

There's a curious look in her eyes, despite the solemn and elegant posture, but she's a bit in alert, simply because there are a few young souls with her, hiding behind her big wings*

"Ima, who's this person?"

*Asks one of them, holding on her dress. Despite not being related, the little one calls Tenebris as Ima, for it means Mother, probably because those are souls that see her as a mother figure.

And, as a mother, she's way more wary when an unknown person is around and her children are in the area*

I don't know my dear, I don't remember expecting someone..maybe our new guest can tell us who he is.

Right, my young dear?

*Asks The Queen, staring at the other with her glowing green eyes.

Hers is not a threat, but an invitation to present himself, so they can start knowing each other*

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"I'm afraid not," M answers quietly. "I... I do apologize, your highness. It's been quite a day."

Something has entered her building. Something unknown to Tenebris. It arrives suddenly, but with a gentleness of a dead leaf falling from its branch. As gentle as it is, it's entered the Queen's castle uninvited, nonetheless.

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*It doesn't take her too long to feel the presence of an unknown being in her castle, which leads her towards him.

Her figure appears from the shadows that move towards the center of the room, a few feet in front of him.

There's a curious look in her eyes, despite the solemn and elegant posture, but she's a bit in alert, simply because there are a few young souls with her, hiding behind her big wings*

"Ima, who's this person?"

*Asks one of them, holding on her dress. Despite not being related, the little one calls Tenebris as Ima, for it means Mother, probably because those are souls that see her as a mother figure.

And, as a mother, she's way more wary when an unknown person is around and her children are in the area*

I don't know my dear, I don't remember expecting someone..maybe our new guest can tell us who he is.

Right, my young dear?

*Asks The Queen, staring at the other with her glowing green eyes.

Hers is not a threat, but an invitation to present himself, so they can start knowing each other*

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The skeleton doesn't answer. He grows quiet again and looks back towards the roses. His hand reaches up to his chest, out of habit when he's in deep thought.

"You're a protector of sort," he finally says in a murmur after a long, uncomfortable pause.

Something has entered her building. Something unknown to Tenebris. It arrives suddenly, but with a gentleness of a dead leaf falling from its branch. As gentle as it is, it's entered the Queen's castle uninvited, nonetheless.

@empty-pocket-watch

*It doesn't take her too long to feel the presence of an unknown being in her castle, which leads her towards him.

Her figure appears from the shadows that move towards the center of the room, a few feet in front of him.

There's a curious look in her eyes, despite the solemn and elegant posture, but she's a bit in alert, simply because there are a few young souls with her, hiding behind her big wings*

"Ima, who's this person?"

*Asks one of them, holding on her dress. Despite not being related, the little one calls Tenebris as Ima, for it means Mother, probably because those are souls that see her as a mother figure.

And, as a mother, she's way more wary when an unknown person is around and her children are in the area*

I don't know my dear, I don't remember expecting someone..maybe our new guest can tell us who he is.

Right, my young dear?

*Asks The Queen, staring at the other with her glowing green eyes.

Hers is not a threat, but an invitation to present himself, so they can start knowing each other*

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The skeleton is quiet for a while. He stares at the roses with those empty sockets. He's standing so still, he might as well been a statue himself.

But he does eventually moves his skull to look back at Tenebris, ignoring her question as if he hadn't heard her. "Did you say you are a Queen?"

Something has entered her building. Something unknown to Tenebris. It arrives suddenly, but with a gentleness of a dead leaf falling from its branch. As gentle as it is, it's entered the Queen's castle uninvited, nonetheless.

@empty-pocket-watch

*It doesn't take her too long to feel the presence of an unknown being in her castle, which leads her towards him.

Her figure appears from the shadows that move towards the center of the room, a few feet in front of him.

There's a curious look in her eyes, despite the solemn and elegant posture, but she's a bit in alert, simply because there are a few young souls with her, hiding behind her big wings*

"Ima, who's this person?"

*Asks one of them, holding on her dress. Despite not being related, the little one calls Tenebris as Ima, for it means Mother, probably because those are souls that see her as a mother figure.

And, as a mother, she's way more wary when an unknown person is around and her children are in the area*

I don't know my dear, I don't remember expecting someone..maybe our new guest can tell us who he is.

Right, my young dear?

*Asks The Queen, staring at the other with her glowing green eyes.

Hers is not a threat, but an invitation to present himself, so they can start knowing each other*

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"As you wish," is all Mister M says in response. He will follow her lead.

Hearing her mention the white roses does pique his interest, as he's always has had a soft spot for that particular flower. And he's been always fond of the color. If Tenebris is paying attention, she will catch the skeleton gazing at the mentioned roses outside after she points to the statue.

Something has entered her building. Something unknown to Tenebris. It arrives suddenly, but with a gentleness of a dead leaf falling from its branch. As gentle as it is, it's entered the Queen's castle uninvited, nonetheless.

@empty-pocket-watch

*It doesn't take her too long to feel the presence of an unknown being in her castle, which leads her towards him.

Her figure appears from the shadows that move towards the center of the room, a few feet in front of him.

There's a curious look in her eyes, despite the solemn and elegant posture, but she's a bit in alert, simply because there are a few young souls with her, hiding behind her big wings*

"Ima, who's this person?"

*Asks one of them, holding on her dress. Despite not being related, the little one calls Tenebris as Ima, for it means Mother, probably because those are souls that see her as a mother figure.

And, as a mother, she's way more wary when an unknown person is around and her children are in the area*

I don't know my dear, I don't remember expecting someone..maybe our new guest can tell us who he is.

Right, my young dear?

*Asks The Queen, staring at the other with her glowing green eyes.

Hers is not a threat, but an invitation to present himself, so they can start knowing each other*

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The skeleton says nothing as Tenebris speaks, and even as she stops to wait on his response, he's still quiet.

His hands rest behind him, his movements smooth and slow. His empty gaze does not shy away from hers.

"I'm an old man," he finally says. "Not a child. Please call me Mister M. As for intruding on your home, I'd like to apologize again. It's very rare for others to see me as easily as you do. I've no place to go, so I wander aimlessly. I will leave if you wish me to. I'm quite used to it."

Something has entered her building. Something unknown to Tenebris. It arrives suddenly, but with a gentleness of a dead leaf falling from its branch. As gentle as it is, it's entered the Queen's castle uninvited, nonetheless.

@empty-pocket-watch

*It doesn't take her too long to feel the presence of an unknown being in her castle, which leads her towards him.

Her figure appears from the shadows that move towards the center of the room, a few feet in front of him.

There's a curious look in her eyes, despite the solemn and elegant posture, but she's a bit in alert, simply because there are a few young souls with her, hiding behind her big wings*

"Ima, who's this person?"

*Asks one of them, holding on her dress. Despite not being related, the little one calls Tenebris as Ima, for it means Mother, probably because those are souls that see her as a mother figure.

And, as a mother, she's way more wary when an unknown person is around and her children are in the area*

I don't know my dear, I don't remember expecting someone..maybe our new guest can tell us who he is.

Right, my young dear?

*Asks The Queen, staring at the other with her glowing green eyes.

Hers is not a threat, but an invitation to present himself, so they can start knowing each other*

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At first, there's nothing. But since she was able to track him down so easily, the source of all of this fuss emerges from his own shadows. A skeleton man presents himself, dressed formally in a suit and tie - as if he just arrived from his own funeral.

"Don't be alarmed," the skeleton says in a soft-spoken voice, almost a whisper. "I deeply apologize. I was passing through. I didn't mean to cause alarm."

His empty sockets fall on the little one for a moment, then back on the queen. "I'm very sorry, madam," he apologizes again.

Something has entered her building. Something unknown to Tenebris. It arrives suddenly, but with a gentleness of a dead leaf falling from its branch. As gentle as it is, it's entered the Queen's castle uninvited, nonetheless.

@empty-pocket-watch

*It doesn't take her too long to feel the presence of an unknown being in her castle, which leads her towards him.

Her figure appears from the shadows that move towards the center of the room, a few feet in front of him.

There's a curious look in her eyes, despite the solemn and elegant posture, but she's a bit in alert, simply because there are a few young souls with her, hiding behind her big wings*

"Ima, who's this person?"

*Asks one of them, holding on her dress. Despite not being related, the little one calls Tenebris as Ima, for it means Mother, probably because those are souls that see her as a mother figure.

And, as a mother, she's way more wary when an unknown person is around and her children are in the area*

I don't know my dear, I don't remember expecting someone..maybe our new guest can tell us who he is.

Right, my young dear?

*Asks The Queen, staring at the other with her glowing green eyes.

Hers is not a threat, but an invitation to present himself, so they can start knowing each other*

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Can someone ship with my murdery skeleton man? 🥺👉👈

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ID: [plays the piano loudly], [slaps dirty flowers on desk] /end ID