The Duke

Have i been absent? Maybe. Its just.. not much happening recently.

What if *it* truly came to me to face me...? Haha, you're...you're funny. That, that won't happen.. Indeed.

I heard rumors of one of my golems behaving... differently? even some saying it's very friendly. I suppose i can let that slide, as it's amusing. However my creations are not always ment for you to lean in like some stray cat.

I wish you were here to see it, old friend!

Especially whatever had been brewing about Isle of Vigils. Plenty of politics and gossips around, and I heard maybe or maybe not extra things about Mister Evengarde. I can't deny my interest is piqued..

While I indeed confine myself, I can easily hear rumors that are spread across the Etrean Lumen. Some letters are misled near my windows and i cannot help but..peek, before let the wind take whatever it can. I've heard plenty of people using galebreathe to help reach letters from a distance.

I haven't for so long.. I suppose I recall only a few dance moves before i got.. busy.

It's always annoying to face thoose creatures when im trying my way back home.. Thankfully i still have my golems outside to assist me. The last thing i want is dealing with something that can't even think properly.

Even with how I despise *It*, i sometimes wonder what *It's* up to theese days. No matter what I won't let *it* ruin my plan.. filth, utter fraud who starves for nothing but power at all cost.

Hhss! You abseloute little.. Clean me up.
*It almost seemed as the duke hesitated to yell. yet he was commanding.

Silence. I don't have time for false reassurances

...No, there's something going on here. Just a few days ago i was asked about this 'Ferryman' folk then that last night.. i swear there was someone. But before i could even look they escaped.
I'm sure all of this is a sick trick by some bandit...

It seems I fell asleep in the middle of my studies, but when I woke up I saw my empty cup filled with water and a blanket on me. I could’ve never expected such a move from my servants, yet im amused.

W...who,

Brainsuckers are somewhat weak beings despite their intimidating look, even if they're fragile they can cause any intruder plenty of trouble due to them being on air.
They are not my primary protection. But since they're relatively easy to tame even among my servants, they serve decently.

It's fascinating to say the least, everyone across different cultures and places taking a slight change of pace to enjoy the thrill of light-hearted scare. One of my servants before once came up to me with a mask that seems to include the tradition.. though, i'm not very fond of being startled.

How did you-- It's none of your business, fool.

//ooc ngl i feel like im acting way too out of character but considering the lack of further stuff i think. im gonna be cringe and free without being too weird.

People think i randomly pick up people to be my servants. No, there’s a test on them before they can submit to my orders fully. Once again i don’t call them ‘mindless’ and ‘vessels’ for nothing.. But i’ll leave the implication of what this ‘test’ is up to you, reader.

I am young. No further questions about this!

I make sure they’re what I completely call as ‘mindless servants’ before theyre able to serve me..However I suppose a little bit of kindness wouldn’t hurt. I’ll see sometime.

Ah yes, I haven’t had this one for awhile.. Guess i can make good use of theese pathetic vessels.

*The Duke seemed slightly insecure on this topic -- while not pursuing after a romantic life, he felt a sense of underlying loneliness. He seems like he once valued friendship and trust dearly..

Such insolence, prying into my love life shamelessly. I'll have you know I am too focused on important things than to look out for a partner.

I could probably down an entire bowl of mushroom stew right now in under a minute.

I must say, I haven't...quite had a quality meal in a while. People assumed I was some stereotypical mature man who enjoyed wine and cheese. But that is not true; in fact, I can be very fond of sweet things

...I am doing it for the sake of everyone. Even with such sin weighing down on me, i am sure i will be repented for my grateful act.

...That is not directed. I assure you it's an example.