9th verdict

[lawful_maiden]

Comments

[shadesofevil]

I was wondering what had happened to you, Jeanne.

[lawful_maiden]

Thank you for your concern, but I'm here now, at the very least.

How have you been?

[shadesofevil]

Gender swapping and filter failures aside, I'm as well as ever. Have you been faring well?

[lawful_maiden]

Relatively? I've been far too distracted for my own good.

I'm glad that depite recent events, you're not doing too badly.

[shadesofevil]

Take care not to disappear so quietly again... you had us worried.

If I may be so bold, what exactly is this "Iron Maiden" you spoke of?

[lawful_maiden]

Of course. Worrying anyone was not my intention, I'll be more careful next time.

I... believe it's the name of the torture device depicted in my memories. It's hollow statue with spikes within it.

[shadesofevil]

I'm familiar with the device, but I was wondering why one would feature so prominently in your memories. Don't tell me you were imprisoned in one?

[lawful_maiden]

I was... Constantly, I believe.

[shadesofevil]

Just like...

...That's awful, Jeanne. I can't imagine what kind of hardships you've endured in your world.

[[Strikes readable.]]

[lawful_maiden]

...You knew of a similair situation?

I'm not sure either... It's difficult to think about at times, but... I hope it'll make more sense as my memories come back to me.

[shadesofevil]

...yes, I... once knew someone in a situation like yours. I was unable to help her then, but if there's anything I can do for you... let me know.

[lawful_maiden]

Yes, of course. I'm... really very happy that you care.

[fangirlizm]