31 - Forgive Your Enemies - Nothing Annoys Them So Much

[worldofourown]

[ In a dark bedroom, Karl faces a mirror. ]

[ Awkwardly buttoning up his shirt, one-handed, he shoots his cuffs, and smoothes his hair. He doesn't bother to switch on a lamp. Or acknowledge the blinking Network device on his desk. When he turns, the empty sleeve of his right arm is seen. Tied off, it flaps uselessly at his side. He growls. ]

Waste of a perfect suit. But I forgive this place for being infuriatingly westernized and lacking any decent ao dai.

[ With an air of distaste, he snatches up the device. ]

Others I must forgive are absent. But Saya. I forgive you for being a bloodthirsty bitch and chopping my arm off to begin with. I also forgive you for leaving before I could eviscerate you and return the favor. When we next meet in Hell, may our reunion be a peaceable one. Haji. I forgive you for leaving with Saya, like her damned pet dog. You are pathetic. But you really can't help it.

Brother Amshel. I forgive you for your priggishness and manipulations. You're an utter bastard. But you made me what I am. You're exculpated and I wish you a sweet and sudden death. Solomon. I forgive you for killing me and siding with our enemies for something as idiotic as love. While I'd cheerfully strangle you, I understand you're as insane lonely as I am. Not to mention as stupid.

Grigori. I forgive your crackpot theories and your mongoloid fetish. Your influence on Amshel is why I suffered. If I met you, I'd slaughter you. But I understand you were an addlepated twat who didn't know better. Martin. I forgive you for getting killed by Solomon dying. Although you were a Nazi  had issues, you were all right. James. I forgive you too. You had the personality of a dead gnat. But you were family. Perhaps we could've found something in common over tea and crumpets?

Citizens. I forgive you for being dull, wretched, mewling pests. You're only human. You aren't capable of better.

Tch. I forgive the City, too, for its imbecilic curses and for resurrecting me after my death. I despise being alive. But perhaps I can stop and smell the roses. It's not like I have anything better to do.

[OOC: So very cursed xD ]

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[valentineluke]

[Politely overlooking everything else.]

Exotic wear is to be found Underground.

[worldofourown]

[ Much appreciated. ]

I forgive you for not informing me sooner.

Although it's less the ao dai than my tailor that I miss.

[ He'd designed Karl's clothes while he lacked a right arm, back home. ]

[valentineluke]

I'm surprised you never noticed the many easily found non-debauchery things down here.

I've an excellent City based one [downloads info].

[manyadenouement]

Conclusion:

Brother Nathan is perfect.

[worldofourown]

...

I forgive you too, Nathan.

[manyadenouement]

There is still time for you to learn, Karl.

[toobad_sosad]

So much to forgive.

[worldofourown]

The curse refused to let me filter anything.

[toobad_sosad]

Pity, pity.

Does Karl require help with his clothes?

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[confined_to_briah]

It's hard to believe your forgiveness when it contains not-so-veiled threats. ( She is a bit curious about his arm - or, rather, lack thereof. ) Lose a fight?

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[worldofourown]

The City has cursed me with false benevolence. However, I forgive it. For today.

[ He hesitates. ]

Not a fight. A trade.

[indecent_butterfly]

[Oh Karl, ne's just going to laugh at you for this.]

And those not human, do we receive forgiveness as well?

1/2

[worldofourown]

[ Hardy har har. ]

...

[worldofourown]

I forgive you as well, Hatter.

I even forgive your make-up.

[indecent_butterfly]

[Still laughing.]

Forgiveness is divine. Are you now a god as well in this place?

[beyourarmy]

[He got his answer on WHO AMSHEL IS. He just barely manages not to point that part out. No, Setsuna, don't draw attention and focus to it. Instead he's lost on that the cliched saying.]

Do you even like roses?

[worldofourown]

I forgive you for being abysmally dense and not reading more books.

[beyourarmy]

Your forgiveness sounds resentful, but I'll take that as a no.

[forhishonor]

Someone cut off your arm?!

[ Elliot may or may not be focusing on the wrong thing in this part of the broadcast. ]

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[worldofourown]

[ The very wrong thing. ]

Yes. No. [ It's complicated. ] I forgive you for daring to ask.

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[forhishonor]

How can it be both yes and no? [ Come on, Karl. Spit it out. ] And I can ask whatever I want.

[intheblanks]

I didn't know you were Jewish.

[worldofourown]

I'm not.

[favoritetraitor]

... stupid? Well, that's rather harsh, don't you think? Bordering libel...

video? action?

[worldofourown]

I forgive you for questioning my choice of words.