[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/DWpvwHS.png[/img][hr][h3]~???? | DECIBITUS | LIGENA FATI[/h3][/center][hr]
Rumors were always floating around Decibitus regarding the Depths, but there were few and far that ever approached the prison. After all, who wanted to be around the only place that people seemed to really die in the city? A place where people who were simply too vile in the grand scheme of things to be allowed to make their peace was hardly where the average person wanted to spend the day. It stood to reason that such a reputation was exactly why the immediate area was quiet, the lack of ambient sound making typical white noise almost deafening. 

Or perhaps it was the knowledge that at some point, Ligena Fati must have been packed with villains and that the appearance of a single woman was enough to change that reality into something starkly different. Now it remained a labyrinth of empty cells for the sake of a single existence buried far out of sight and out of mind. 

But what did that matter to a modern reaper? After all, it was often the veterans that took on the mantle of executioner. 

Though whether such thoughts entered Amelia’s or Aron’s heads as they approached the remnant of a time long past was anyone’s guess, especially not when it appeared their target had yet to enter the prison properly. Instead, she seemed to be having a conversation with the guard–one that was easy to hear even from a distance despite Miss Death’s usual soft volume.

The familiar, pink-haired woman gazed at the current guard to the prison with an expression that looked better suited for a statue. Her gaze was equal parts unfaltering and unsettling, and for that, a shudder passed down the guard’s spine again. At least, that was what a combination of experience and logic told Miss Death as she politely chose to ignore the reaction. Apparently, as Uchi pointed out in their last meeting, people didn’t appreciate when she asked if she should retreat to a safer distance. She understood the direction, but the reasoning was harder to follow. 

Then again, maybe they felt more inclined to hide it for her benefit. 

She filed that particular thought away in the back of her head for later.

[color=#796fad]“Um, Miss Death, I get where you’re coming from, but I really don’t think that’s a good idea,”[/color] the guard stumbled over his words, small motions telling her more than his voice. Uncomfortable. Nervous. It was far from an unusual response. [color=#796fad]“And even if it’s you, I reaaaaally think that it’d be better if you got official clearance for it.”[/color]

[color=#fdd0c2]“That is not going to happen. We are both aware of this truth.[/color]” Miss Death tilted her head slightly, her gaze looking somewhere beyond where the guard was standing. [color=#fdd0c2]“His existence draws even greater dread than I. None wish to acknowledge this. I will not be granted my request.”[/color]

[color=#796fad]“Uhh…”[/color] The guard scratched the back of his head for a moment, looking like he needed someone to swoop in to save the day. [color=#796fad]“I, uhhh… I mean… Look, I don’t think I can just let you in.”[/color]

[color=#fdd0c2]“Hm. Acceptable. I am asking for too much.”[/color]

[color=#796fad]“No! I mean, it’s–we’d both get in lots of trouble, and I–”[/color]

Miss Death raised a hand, the softening of her expression both uncanny and unnerving in the absence of any trace of a smile on her face. 

[color=#fdd0c2]“You need not worry. You are fulfilling your duty, and that is not something you must justify,”[/color] the woman stated. [color=#fdd0c2]“Thank you for hearing my request. I hope next time you might sate your curiosity.”[/color]

The guard fidgeted uncomfortably as he gave a response that came off as more unintelligible than anything else, but Miss Death bowed her head to him nonetheless, as though oblivious to his distress. 

[color=#fdd0c2]“I will conduct my usual examination of the other cells before I leave.”[/color][hr]NOTES
[hider][list][*]As usual, please feel free to write out anything leading up to the scene at hand.
[*]Miss Death is within line of sight–that also means both reapers are within her line of sight once she turns around.
[*]If you decide to try and play it stealthy, please let [@PapiTan] know so a value can be generated for any required checks!
[*]The guard will not chase anyone away, assuming nobody tries to bum rush directly into the prison in plain sight.
[*]Both Amelia and Aron should be aware that Miss Death absolutely has the position/authority to force the issue of her request.[/list]
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