[T]hree- Wait, What?

[ttlyanoracle]

I'm so glad to hear this whole thing is over. But, like, the spell should have worn off by now, right? I don't feel that different.

...

W-wait. Why don't I feel different?! This stupid curse is supposed to be done with! You can't honestly expect me to believe I...

No! This isn't happening. I-I'm an Overlord, damnit! This is a human thing!

...This can't

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[bigstebowski]

Is something the matter, Pram? Has another spell taken to you?

[bigstebowski]

Regardless of the outcome, you will manage; you are an Overlord, Pram. You are strong.

Hmhm. A demon asking a demon to be honest. I promise to answer the question to the best of my ability and I swear on my name to be honest.

[ttlyanoracle]

If anything, that just means I'll be able keep going whether I find a way to give it what it wants or not.

Alex is an Overlord and he's honest. You're a better guy than him; I'm beyond certain I can trust you if I can trust him.

[Even so, she still doesn't look any less anxious.]

But the question is this: When I was cursed, I told you how I felt about you, and even now that the curse is gone, I still kinda feel it.
...Do you think you'd ever be able to... feel that way about me, too? At all?

[bigstebowski]

Do I think I'd ever be able to feel that way about you.

[Pauses for a long, drawn-out moment; his eyes are closed and he smells his rose while he thinks.]

You are the Oracle, not me; as such, I cannot predict the future. I cannot say what will or will not be.

I can say honestly, however, that the possibility is there.

[ttlyanoracle]

[Trying to keep as neutral as possible and failing.]

Sometimes there's just no fun in cheating and reading ahead.

Will you give me the chance to find out for myself how possible the possibility is?

[bigstebowski]

Feel free to do as you wish.

[ttlyanoracle]

I'll do what I have to.

...You know, you're taking this a lot better than I thought you would.

[bigstebowski]

Oh? What did you expect?

[ttlyanoracle]

I don't know. It just doesn't seem like it bothers you at all. Maybe you've had this happen to you before?

[bigstebowski]

Hmhmhm. Perhaps.

Besides, if I let something like this bother me, I would be a poor excuse of a leader. I have faced far worse things than an attractive, powerful woman confessing her affection for me.

[ttlyanoracle]

You're a shameless flatterer when you want to be, hmhm.

Don't think I was complaining about it or anything, though. I know you didn't make a big deal out of it the first time we went through this, but I was still a little worried you'd laugh or something.

[bigstebowski]

I only speak the truth.

You put your trust in me. The least I could do in return was treat you with respect.

[ttlyanoracle]

Well, I won't argue with you, that's for sure.

And things like that make everything seem a lot more clear. I appreciate it.

[bigstebowski]

My pleasure, Pram. If you need anything else at all, even if only to talk, feel free to seek me out any time.

Until then, I'll leave you to your impressive display of arson.

[ttlyanoracle]

I'll keep that in mind.

Wait, arson?

[It takes her a moment or two to notice the various things she'd set on fire before running into him.]

...Hmhmhm, riiight. Actually, I think I'll be okay not burning things now, but maybe I should clean this up... I guess I did make quite a mess of the place.

I'll probably come find you again later. You owe me an afternoon.