AGG: Concept Side Stories

Argento 1

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Commissioned by zomfgmikeftw

Word Count 1102

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Oh, how I absolutely abhorred being alone!

‘That’s because you have poor taste, dearie. Or, rather, not the right kind of taste to appreciate your situation. ‘

*Indeed, tens of thousands of men would be appreciative of our presence. They’d clamor for us to teach them the truths of the heart and amass a valley of pleasure for their perusal. You are simply at the wrong amphitheater and watching the wrong play, child.*

[You dare imply that my company is anything besides impeccable, worm? You are a man grown from the time of my people, yet you’ve yet to bed a single individual! You have no right to say my company is anything besides divine!]

I found myself ashamed. Already, I’d failed in Song-sama’s teachings. Always be busy, he had told me. Never cease learning, doing, or acting in some way or another! Oh, how foolish I was to ignore his advice and decide to simply take a nap! Not only was I tempting myself with the sin of Sloth, but I’ve also wasted his time!

‘You waste all our time by chasing men and refusing to chase the right one, dearie. Truly, there is an Aspect who respects your drive and courage, yet you chase after one more close-minded than him. By all means, you seem intent on making yourself fail.’

*I must agree with her assessment. You’re far better off pursuing the one whose heart is more easily swayed. Besides, is it not better to woo the greatest of warriors? One who is conflict made manifest? Can you even imagine the nights that would come given his power and prowess?*

[A finer warrior there is not. He even lays claim to what he deserves and follows the customs of his people. Backwards he might be, in allowing the woman to be flighty and not merely taken, but he seizes what is his by might, unlike that dense boy you have affection for.]

While arguments only led to anger and wroth, I couldn’t allow them to speak against Hyoudou-kun. Song-sama might be cool and amazing, but Hyoudou-kun was kind and good! Wait! I wasn’t supposed to speak to them! Oh, how I wished I could simply mute them, as Song-sama did to Lucifer! I must be doing something wrong! Oh, I’m such a terrible student! I can’t believe that I’m so inept!  

[The men of the people who created me were strong, mighty, and bothered only with gods should they be addressed in person. Their impudence might have cost them their lives, but they lived true to their own desires! Consider doing the same, and becoming more than a mere worm!]

‘Augh, why must it always be the Aspect of Creation’s dogma with you? It’s certainly enticing, but if that’s all you are, men will have no interest in you beyond superficial relations.’

*Once more, the harlot is correct. Much like an actor, you must have great depth to your being. I must admit, your dedication towards both faith and love is enticing, but without action and reaction, you remain an unliving, unpainted sculpture.*

I tossed and turned in my bed, doing my utmost to tune out their words, and not think of any answers myself. Quite unfortunately, they are taking advantage of my nature! I had to reproach them for their words! They… they were making love out to be some farce! A relationship where only appearance and action mattered! Where’s the beauty in that? The purity? The joy of being accepted!?

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‘…Proceed.’

There’s nothing more pure than a love that was restrained! It… it was courtly love! Where one needn’t fornicate, touch, and other scandalous things! L-like a knight writing poems and looking afar at the object of his affection, respecting the fact that they’re sworn to another, and loving them nonetheless! The affection merely needed to be acknowledged and received for it to go on! P-perhaps, the two would spend time together alone, simply walking together and conversing, and telling one another about their day! It shall simply be mutual understanding, trust, and affection, without any hedonism involved!

‘I am both disgusted and intrigued.’

*I require further information.*

[…I’ll allow it.]

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Love needn’t be as simple as carnal relations based upon physical attraction or desire! It can be more! I-Issei-kun is a normal human, one whose merely doing his best, and standing beside the likes of myths and legends! He trains every day, works himself to the bone, but uses his powers for good and helps people when he can! The very first day we met, he’d come to help me heal my brothers and sisters without any recompense, even though he could have won glory by fighting against the monsters battering at our door! And, well, he needs to be loved and protected because of that! I would protect him all my life, and always cherish him, even if he never saw me as more than a friend. 

[I am somehow both horrified and tantalized. Truly, modernity has slipped into insanity, as our host intends to merely always chase, instead of actually acting. ]

*I don’t know. It’s romantic, I suppose. Just a little. I mean, there’s no pay off. Well, unless frustration counts. It certainly does for some. *

‘Its… its… beautiful! I adore it! It’s amazing! ‘

*What.*

[What.]

{What.}

\What.\

Nani?

‘It’s the tragedy I’ve always wanted! Absolute affection coupled forever with unknown outcomes! It’s a perpetual romance! One that’ll persist forever! Should it become a legend, it’ll transcend culture and society with ease! Everyone understands unrequited love… so all shall respect those who chooses for their love to be unrequited forever! It’s sublime in both form and function! I adore it absolutely and completely!’

[I have absolutely no clue what you’re saying, but it appeals to me by some measure, so I shall allow you to continue speaking.]

‘Oh, I am so confused by all this, dearie. I don’t know what you really want now. I mean, you say all these things so nicely, but in the end, don’t you just want Hyoudou to throw you onto his bed and—‘

Seeing all hope was lost, I decided to begin praying as loudly as I was able. 

Oh, Holy Lord, forgive me for I have once more been swayed by temptation. Once more, I have considered the sacrilegious and lewd acts unbefitting of me! To you, I shall recount all my sins, until I can confess and gain proper absolution!

No matter what Xenovia said, I was sure that God didn’t want me to stop praying to Him!