[video BACKDATED A LOT to like the end of Feb.]

[vianca]

[Perhaps she had waited too long to say anything… but probably it was only too late if nothing was said. It was important to say something, but she knew it was a foolish move to do it if she did not have a chance to do anything for herself. The incident with Mary had left her beaten, there was no denying it. After speaking with Ai, there was no doubt that she had a similar experience with the blonde, and that she had also been told to keep quiet.

As silent as she normally was, this was not something she would stay quiet over. She knew better than to do it recklessly, however. Measures were taken to make sure her sister was safe. This would be ok.]


[Hey look it's the tiny librarian that has made herself incredibly scarce recently. She doesn't look happy, but when has she ever looked happy? More so, she seemed a bit… sad. Those that knew her knew she was very quiet, but she was speaking up now.]

Hello. I will be brief, as I will not say anything good.

Some of you may know Mary. Some may not. She hurt my sister. She ripped off her petals. She assaulted me. She took some of mine. I do not know if you know what that means. I do not know if you know what it means to destroy a petal. It is not good. It hurts. Mary told me to be quiet, but I will not.

I know some of you have flowers of your own. Please take care of them. Please be wary.

Thank you.

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so fucking private I can't even [voice, but may change later]

[the_blue_rose]

[He knew it...

...He had a feeling...that Mary...

He knew it. He freaking knew it. He didn't WANT it to be true. But. It was. And she hurt Ai. She hurt this girl. She's...SHE'S...Garry can't he...He had no words. What can he even do. He felt like he failed. Not just Mary but...but everyone. He kept her secret. He told her he'd help. But she's...going again. Garry was so angry. So very. Angry. Not many people would do what Vianca did. Perhaps the same happened to Ai, and Garry can't blame her for not spilling. This girl knows her true nature, so Garry was close to saying fuck it. Maybe he will. For this second, a mortified voice comes on.]

I...feel like this is my fault.

I...had a feeling when I saw Ai...but I...

Oh, I'm...I'm so sorry...

[private vidya]

[vianca]

[It was a voice that she was not used to, especially not sounding like that. Vianca tilt her head just slightly. Now that she was not announcing anything, her voice trailed back to its usual volume.]

Then you did know.

I do not believe you are at fault.

[private vidya now too]

[roses_are_blue]

[We're showing ourselves now. Garry's mortified face is. Is he familiar? Maybe. He goes to the library.

Warning: You are seeing now many feelings inside Garry. He had this pent up for some time...and now that things are bad.

Well, he's a royal mess. And looking at you...you look like a white haired version of Ib. Right down to the red eyes. It was heart breaking enough, but you looking like Ib might have triggered something worse. Garry's eyes started glossing, ashamed.]

No...you don't understand. I knew Mary before I came here.

[That just...came out. No more hiding. Walls are down. Not in front of her. Not after what Mary did. He just can't do this anymore.]

I knew what kind of person she was. She...is from a different place.

And I...I wanted to help her make friends, give her something better...I wanted her to change. And now she...

...She's becoming just as bad, maybe worse. I promised her I'd keep her secret. You two had to pay the price...

[vianca]

[Her eyes flicked down for a moment.]

You misunderstand me. I know what you know, about who she is. I know that you knew her. I do not know what happened.

[Vianca looked back up at him, as still as ever despite his own emotions.]

You cannot be blamed for another's selfish heart.

[video]

[paletteknife]

...Huh?

[video]

[vianca]

It is as I said.

[roses_are_blue]

...You knew?

[Garry perked every so slightly. Because this now just got interesting in a different way.]

You knew about Mary? And about me?

[vianca]

Yes. She was in a book.

I do not know much about you. Just that you wrecked things.

[Vianca paused, slightly tilting her head in the either direction.]

But since I was supposed to also "wreck" things, I am not certain of the validity of the "wreckage."

[roses_are_blue]

You did nothing wrong. I know you didn't.

[And he was glad Vianca knew this; Mary was unstable. Garry knew this. But note how he didn't mention himself in that.]

...But she was in a book. You probably...know about Guertena, don't you?

[vianca]

[She noted it.]

It was a book about his life and work. So yes.

[testgasm]

[The library now has a new, self-appointed security guard who paces the perimeter (especially the entrance) at all hours of the day.

He may or may not have water guns and laser pointers taped to him.

How did he do it

we just don't know.]

[vianca]

[Probably. Someone got a hug when he wasn't on rails. They are not the best of security methods, and she did not feel very deserving, but the thought was still appreciated.]

Video

[monotreme_101]

Wh.. what the... Your petals? But those are... part of you...

[He was no Pikmin expert by any stretch, but he knew enough from his experiences with them what having a flower meant as opposed to a leaf or a bud, and that they were actually connected to the Pikmin, not just a decoration. It would be like someone tearing off a piece of your ear, or a fingernail or something.]

Why would anyone do that!? Do you need... anything?

[He has pretty much no idea what she could possibly need but feels compelled to offer anyway. He really does care about Vianca, after all. His upset is relatively obvious.]

[roses_are_blue]

Then there really is no point in hiding it anymore. At least, not with you, is there?

[He sighed. He didn't want it to be this way. But wishing did him nothing. And it was pointless to even think like that.]

...Then I owe you an explanation. Since she put you through so much.

[not here]

[roses_are_blue]

[JUST YOU WAIT...]

Video

[vianca]

It is not as bad as last time for myself. [Because it wasn't like it was the first time it happened, afterall.] The healing is done.

[As done as it can be. The part Vianca was neglecting to mention to anyone was that since not all her petals were pulled, she did not join Ai in the more beneficial leaf stage. She really had no intentions of bringing that up either.]

I do not require anything, though it is appreciated. I apologize for worrying you.

[vianca]

I am owed nothing. Should you choose to divulge on your own, I will listen.

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[monotreme_101]

What? No - don't apologize, kiddo. It's not like you can help me worrying.

So, you're done healing? Are the petals gonna grow back? And how'd that happen anyway? You said the same thing happened to Ai?

[He had spoken with Ai a few times, but his main interaction (Of sorts.) with her had been with the 'Let's Catch Caim' thing, when Majima captured her. Poor kid - seemed like she got into a lot of trouble for being such a sweet little girl.]

[vianca]

You already worry about too much. I should not be one of them.

I am done, yes. [And that was where it was left.] It was during the blackout... She did not like the things I knew, but they are for her to say. She took all of Ai's petals, but I cannot say the reasons were the same.

[monotreme_101]

Hey, don't worry about what I worry about. I worry cuz... Y'know. You're my buddy. I'd be a pretty crappy friend if I didn't worry when you got injured, right? Most useless friend ever.

Huh.... She didn't like the things you knew? [Considering what he'd spoken about with Mary last, he had an inkling as to what this might be pertaining to. And he did want to delve into it. However, she'd already been hurt once for revealing her knowledge, from the sounds of things. He didn't want her to be targeted again. He'd drop it.]

Right. Do you need any help with Mary? I can talk to her - tell her to leave you be, if you're worried she's gonna pick on you or Ai again.

[vianca]

It is all right. Ai will be fine.

[monotreme_101]

Ai will be fine. That's great.

[The unasked question is, of course, 'what about you, though?' however, considering she told him not to worry, he doesn't want to overstep his bounds.]

You know if you ever need anything, help or whatever, you can always ask me. Right? I know I'm not around the Library much and I live in town, but I'm on campus most days, so, y'know.. if you ever needed anything, I'd be more'n happy to help you out.

[tttttext]

[hissyfit]

Who is Mary?

[roses_are_blue]

No, I think it's well deserved.

[Ahem...]

Well then you must also know she's not human...she's a....

Mary's a...a painting.

[That was...so HARD. But he did it! And he can only go further from here.]

She lived in a world that was terrifying beyond imaginable. I was forcibly brought into it as well as a friend of mine.

[Video]

[thelittlestsparky]

[Watt looks pretty shocked and hurt by this situation.]

W-Wait...she hurt both you and Ai? Oh no no no, how could she even do such a thing?! Are you guys okay?!