Avrey: …th-that's really sad
Dr Singh: tis true. I know of a few poor souls who had to develop in the dark realm, getting banished to limbo when no one wanted them.
Avrey: A-a-are you saying no one wants me?
Dr Singh: … I thought you knew that
Avrey: sad face
Belle: Looks over at Avrey and wraps him in a hug. Don't worry. Someone somewhere does want you, otherwise you wouldn't be here.
Avrey: accepting the hug, sniffing a bit. Its okay… I've kind of gotten used to it at this point
Belle: Jerks back and looks angry No. Stop that. Cut the self-deprecating bullshit. Stand up straight. Take a deep breath. And then keep going in life without feeling sorry for yourself. It gets you nowhere. It's the reason why entities fade, because they can't look past their own mistakes and flaws. Don't be like them. Be better.
Avrey: takes a deep breath, like she asked, then looks around. At his sister, that he couldn't save. At Dr Singh, who constantly used him. At everyone around that he felt inferior to. He sniffed again, standing up straighter as he smiled warmly at Belle. I… I will. I promise
(DX Why did this get so deep aahgkkk)
Belle: Sees faint ghosts from Avrey's past and watches as he pulls himself together. She smiles back. Good. I will hold you to that.
(Idk, but that's just the way Belle is. I'm not sure I'd want her to be any different.)
Avrey: nods, rubbing his arm. A-alright.
(I love that. I love it even more bc Avrey is completely based on my experiences with severe anxiety and stuttering problems so I'm like, trying not to cry in history class rn (👍 ͡╥ ͜ʖ ͡╥)👍)
Belle: Nods Okay. So, now that we're past that, does Dr. Singh need to die? I saw how you looked at him, and I could at least remove that problem. And Estee… I could literally get you into heaven if you wanted. I may be a demon, but I'm the only one in contact with Heaven.
(Belle is basically just me, lmao! A fairly badass person with a tendency to be very blunt about shit like that. And please don't cry. If you ever feel like crying, imagine throttling whatever is making you want to cry. Strangely enough, it works wonders. Even if it's something that can't be choked out. And remember: if you ever feel dumb, just remember that Captain America tried to strangle himself and a robot.)
Avrey: shakes head. No, I-I-I mean, h-he's already dead. He just has trouble understanding normal s-social customs…
Estee:… I think i'm fine where I'm at. I get to see my brother, and fight evil spirits, so I think I'll stay here. I'll hit you upif I change my mind, though. Winks
(Dude, I love that. Damn, that does work wonders… heh. what an idiot.)
Belle: Don't we all? None of us are even close to a place with anything normal. We're in a soup cult, remember? Drops a wink at the metaphysical entities that started the place. And okay, Estee. Just remember one thing: where you came from. As long as you can do that, you can find your way home.
(See? Told ya. And yeah, but he's also a good dude.)
Mister: tries to wink
Belle: Giggles at Mister You're such a weird racoon.
Mister: acts offended, jumps to Belle's shoulder and gives her a head pat
Belle: Giggles again, scratches Mister behind the ears You know, if anyone ever wants to be a racoon, let me know.
Mister: Chitters and looks for food in her hair
Belle: Produces a sandwich for the racoon. Here you go.
Mister: takes sandwich, pulls of a piece and offers it to her
Belle: Grins Thanks. Eats the bit of sandwhich. So… I could teach you English if you wanted. How to speak it, I mean.
Mister: Chitters happily
Belle: Laughs Okay… Proceeds to teach Mister not only English, but Infernal and Draconic too. There you go! Draconic and Infernal are more useful than anyone thinks they are.
Mister: deep, deep voice T-this is n-not new t-to m-me.
Belle: Jumps Oh, dear god. You have a very deep voice.
Avrey and Estee: look at each other
Dr Singh: in the corner. well, I beat be off! Goodbye, beings who smell of soup!
Mister: Y-Yes, I do.
Belle: Grins, and her voice deepens to an impossible rumble, like the Void speaking. So do I. But it's unsettling to talk like this all the time, so… her voice goes back to "normal" …yeah.
Avrey: 's eyes start glowing and he levitates, talking in an incredibly deep, layered voice. I C-CAN DO THAT TOO
Belle: Grins Estee?
Estee: backs away. I dunno what the actual fuck that is but I can't do it
Belle: Laughs The thing is, you can. You're dead, remember? Everything that exists outside of time has their own sort of voice. That applies to you as well. Here, let me help. She gently taps Estee's throat. There you go. Try saying something.
Estee, who now sounds like Morgan Freeman: Wow, that sure is incredible.
Avrey: WOAH…