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O Rose, Thou Art Sick

Chapter Eleven: Tenebrae

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Summary: Mountain comforts Fox after the terrible day they've had, and finally reveals to them why Terzo is so bitter.

Word Count: 5.9k

Content Warnings: So much angst. Fox's mental health is not the best, they have a lot of shit to deal with. This chapter contains a very, very graphic depiction of a traumatic flashback causing a panic attack and dissociation. It might be a little bit overexaggerated, but I used a lot of my own experiences to write it. Proceed with caution. Details regarding major character death, Terzo is undead, references to beheading, and drinking to cope.

Notes: This is a very sappy, angsty chapter and I love it very much. Mountain is just the biggest, most patient softie. This chapter also contains information regarding the Papas' names and ages in this universe, I know that's not everyone's cup of tea but they're just my personal headcanons for the purposes of this fic. Namesake for this chapter is the Dario Argento film of the same name (Which is amazing, you should watch it)

Mountain had several favourite spots around the Ministry. There was, of course, the greenhouse. It was usually quite empty, and it was nice that he could stretch his legs off the side of the high walkways while he stopped for a snack. There was his own private garden, just north of the den. The other Ghouls knew not to visit unless asked, which was admittedly rare but never out of the question, and he always shared the spoils with them regardless. Most of which was a diverse variety of weed, but the occasional carrot snuck its way in there. But his absolute favourite spot out of all of them was deep in the woods. It wasn’t exactly a spot but he liked all of it. All two hundred and ninety seven acres of it. And Mountain knew that Fox was out here.

He also knew they weren’t quite foolish enough to wander very far into the woods, even in the throes of rage, and at night no less. In fact, Mountain knew exactly where Fox would be.

Since that first afternoon in Copia’s garden, the two had spent more time together. Mountain liked that they’d fallen into a sort of game, a game of exchanging flowers and plants, giving each other petals and clippings. Fox could name every one, every time. Even if it wasn’t the full plant, just a leaf or a stem would do. Or a drawing. They knew all the latin names as well. It had been Aurora who had brought up the fact that none of them could actually confirm whether they were ever right or just full of shit. Mountain didn’t want to believe it, even though it was a valid point, and he made a big show of checking online to prove Fox right. Even if they had been lying, which they weren’t, Mountain thought Fox did it so confidently that he would’ve probably just let them keep on with it. And they did bring him so many beautiful flowers, after all.

Sometimes it seemed that Fox spent just as much time outdoors as he did. If he thought they would suddenly start sleeping in the gardens, he might even say they spent more time out there than he did. But one thing he did know was that they had yet to venture into these woods. The two had loitered at the precipice together, and even on that first day they had expressed their sincere interest in one particular spot. It was something about the thicket of trees, where the grass faded into dirt. Circlets of mushrooms stood against the dappled shade, fireflies dotting the dark, making it glow. It was a nice spot.

It had been several hours since Mountain had made sure Fox had gotten away from the den. More importantly, away from Copia. Even more importantly than that, talking them down from killing him. Actually, now that he looked back, there hadn’t been much talking. Fox had not taken too kindly to being manhandled, and the thing they had said the most, Mountain didn’t really want to repeat. The word fuck had lost all its meaning by now, though. In their defence, he had scooped them up again once they’d left the den. But, in his defence, they had tried to make another break for it. He had managed to carry them all the way to the greenhouse over his shoulder before they’d finally calmed down enough for him to set them loose. Unsurprisingly, they hadn’t been in the mood to shoot the shit.

He hadn’t heard anything else from them all evening. Or from Copia for that matter. He’d kept his eye on Fox long enough, watching them storm off inside with all the tact of a brick thrown through a window, and about half as disruptively. Fox had a habit of walking around as if they were in a hurry, stomping clumsily with their fists at their sides, but this was something else. Mountain thought that if he hadn’t let them steam off some of that anger before letting them go, they would’ve walked straight through the first wall unlucky enough to be in their warpath.

Back in the den, Phantom had been the first to ask if Fox was okay. The lingering answer that was already on the tips of everyone’s tongues was like hell they are. But no one wanted to say that to Bug. No one wanted to look into his little face and say ‘Fox is in the middle of a nervous breakdown and might very well leave Papa’s head on a spike’. Except maybe Dew, who was the most excited for having seen the fight. And the most disappointed that Mountain hadn’t let Fox tackle Copia to the ground. Phantom was also the first to get a little upset. Out of the Ghouls, that was. The den briefly fell into a bit of an argument, with Swiss at the head of it.

~They came onto me!

That’s not what I heard-

Did you really have to push his buttons?

How do we know he even did anything?

He was lying, can’t you tell?

He overreacted.

They both overreacted!~

Thankfully, it was a short lived spat. Thanks to Darcy and Bennet, everyone had been left more than a little wound up- in high spirits, and it has just taken some time to come down from that high. Despite it all, the Ghouls shared at least one thought. They all hoped, prayed, Cirrus was having a better night.

Ahead of Mountain, in that thicket of trees, Fox was leant back against the trunk of a cosy looking tree. They were smoking- no surprise there. Mountain was sure they’d probably stress-rolled at least a dozen cigarettes and inhaled at least half of those while they’d been sitting there. He was still standing a ways back. Fox was turned away from him, they wouldn’t have noticed even if he had been closer, but he didn’t want to spook them. Even from this distance, Mountain could see them quite clearly. He had very good night vision, and even in the monochrome of the darkness, it was beautiful out here. He could see the life force floating off everything, like strands of silk rising up to the moon. He could see all the spores and the dirt breathing, trees glowing, roots tangling alive and together beneath the surface. Fox had a soft light.

“Go away,” they said as he approached, taking a long drag of their cigarette. They didn’t look over. Mountain couldn’t be sure they knew it was him.

“You’re still pouting?” He stayed back a little. Fox deserved that, they deserved the space.

��I’m not pouting, he-”

“I know.” Mountain cut them off, softly. The last thing he wanted was for Fox to get riled up again. But he understood, he really did. He knew he wouldn’t have liked it if someone had killed his plants. It was obvious to him that there was something more at play here than a spiteful feud. It was obvious to anyone with half a brain. It was obvious to anyone without one, if he was honest. He knew it, the whole den knew it, and the only people who didn’t were the perpetrators themselves. Even so, he would guess they both might have been feigning ignorance because of their own damned stubbornness. But he also knew he couldn’t actually say anything or it would provoke the pair into another cage match, and he wasn’t alone in not wanting to pick up the debris again. Mountain was a patient man, he was sure that Fox and Copia would come to the less destructive conclusion themselves. Eventually. But he still didn’t want them to suffer in the meantime. “So you’re just going to stay out here all night?”

Fox blew out a thin stream of smoke and stubbed out their cigarette on the bottom of their shoe. “Maybe,” they said, dropping the butt into a tin that they slipped back into their coat pocket. “What’s it to you?”

Mountain wasn’t quick to anger. Not like Fox, or Dew. Or Aurora. But she wasn’t really angry, just scary. Maybe it was because he was so tall, further away from the licking fires of Hell. But he wasn’t very angry by nature at all, really, he never had been. That being said, he could take a lot and he could take it gracefully. Harsh words and spite like that didn’t touch him so much. When Fox finally looked at him, he could see how sad they really were. Their eyes were puffy and irritated. Glossy and marred by dark circles. They’d been crying, that much was obvious.

After a few strides, he drew in a breath and crouched beside them. Fox didn’t look at him again, instead seeming more interested in drawing patterns in the dirt with the tip of their finger. He noticed a spider creep along beside them and Fox stuck a hand out for it. It scuttled onto their palm and they let it dance over their knuckles for a moment. It made Mountain feel quite hopeful, seeing how soft they could be even when they were so, so angry. It didn’t hurt that he liked spiders too. As long as they stayed outside.

A fair few minutes passed before Fox turned their eyes to Mountain again, but when they did, he stretched out his hand and made sure they were watching. Like brushstrokes, evergreen specks spiralled in his palm. They unfurled, poking up sharp and delicate, cradling blooming bulbs that shone red and pink. Rosehips, a whole collection of them. “Here,” he said.

Fox’s glassy eyes watched in wide, quiet amazement. Mountain knew Fox couldn’t see the tendrils of magic he could, but he knew they would feel it.

“Oh, Mountain…” they breathed. Mountain had never seen them so hesitant to reach out for a plant. Their touch was gentle, far more gentle than he’d ever seen them, as if they thought the buds would crumble under their fingers with the slightest brush.

“You’ll plant them again. And I’ll help, we all will,” he said. “I know they’re not the same, but isn’t there beauty in that?”

Mountain knew that this was nothing less than a heartbreak for Fox. And he knew that plucking a few seeds out of some rosehips wasn’t going to replace how they’d felt when Sunny sprouted those last ones for them. And it wasn’t going to be easy this time. He overturned his hand and bloomed another, letting it spread out long roots and vines that curled around his fingers. Petals peppered his wrists, his arms, spiralling the curves of his horns. He shot a smile at Fox. “We can mourn what we’ve lost, and then we start again. Watch these ones bloom next.”

Fox smiled back and Mountain felt some comfort. They looked back at the hips in their hands, considering them. But a look crossed their face after a moment. Comfort slipped away into a flat, trembling grief. Their eyes welled, mouth twisting like they were trying so hard not to let go. Mountain didn’t say anything, didn’t ask what was wrong. Fox would speak when they were ready.

Everything became quiet. The wind rustled through the trees, crickets chirped around them. The surface wasn’t like home, his first home. Not like it was below, in the Pit. And like most of the other Ghouls, Mountain felt nostalgic at times. Homesick, at times. But he wouldn’t call down there his real home. Not anymore. What an insult that would be to the Earth, where he lived. Where he could love and breathe and where he was surrounded by creatures and flora unknown to him for the longest time. Everything here was so simple and yet anything but. Incomprehensible and confusing and wonderful. Mountain felt the most at home here, out here in the forest, where everything came to life around him. He was happy that he could share it with Fox, even now.

“What’s the point of me even being here if you… can do things like that?”

Mountain frowned. Fox wouldn’t look at him. That’s not what they were trying to say and he knew it, and they clearly knew it too. And they wouldn’t let themself say it. What’s the point of me?

“Don’t say that like you’re not important,” he said. He meant it.

“I’m not.” Fox meant it too. And he believed they really did.

They must have known they had a temper. Fox wasn’t stupid. They were just as bad as Copia, just as to blame for provoking all of this. They could let him be if they really wanted to. Mountain understood that there was a peculiar comfort to feeling the way they did. Not just sad, not just useless. Broken. Maybe there was a part of them that wanted to justify it. A self-fulfilling prophecy. Like he had thought before, it was confusing up here.

Mountain took a few silent minutes to collect himself, gather his thoughts into a neat little bouquet. “I suppose I could try and tell you all the things that you can do that I can’t.” He wasn’t ashamed of any of his shortcomings. He didn’t think any of the Ghouls should be. He was an Earth Ghoul, right down to his bones, and proud of it. He could manipulate wood and stone, like ripples on the surface of the water. But he couldn’t make it, couldn’t conjure it. He could only make things grow on himself, never in the ground around him, no matter how hard he tried. Fox was entirely dedicated to every plant here, they had a deep and endless passion for them, and their knowledge never seemed to run out.

“Earth isn’t and never could be a replacement for everything you do. But that isn’t what matters, what you can or cannot do. That’s not what makes you.” Mountain paused. “I know I can’t speak for everyone”- Fox tittered- “but we happen to like you. You’re taking care of things, of us. You give a shit. You are important, you just are. That’s the condition to being. You’re doing what you do best, what we all do best. You’re existing and that’s enough.”

Silence fell over the pair again.

“That’s the most I think I’ve heard you talk in one go,” Fox said eventually and Mountain laughed, putting a hand on their knee.

“Come on.” Mountain stood and held his hand out to Fox to help them to their feet. “I want to show you something.”

It was a short walk out of the woods and Fox stayed quiet as they trailed beside Mountain. They were light on their feet, for once, almost shuffling along. They looked a lot shorter than usual curled in on themself like that. Of course, they were quite short, just barely taller than Dew and Lulu. Much like them though, they packed a punch, and they’d never let anyone forget it. When Mountain stopped, Fox bumped into his back. They couldn’t even see over his shoulder.

“Over there,” Mountain said, pointing towards a clearing.

“You’re not going to break my neck when I turn away, are you?” Fox laughed, nervously. It was obvious they were feeling a little awkward, trying to fill the silence with morbid jokes.

“Why do you say things like that?” Mountain said softly, without looking at them. He didn’t want to accuse them, or make them feel worse, but there was really no need to keep deflecting like that. He turned his eyes down to Fox, watching their laugh fizzle away.

“I’m only kidding,” they muttered. They looked pale. Mountain would have thought with their copper hair and all the time they spent outside, they would’ve caught the sun at some point. They must have been cold out here.

“There,” he repeated and he nodded ahead of them.

In the clearing stood a mausoleum. A vast, monstrous statue accompanied it- a towering stone woman, indecently clothed and weeping. Weeping in awful agony. The tomb itself was even bigger than Mountain and decorated with gaudy inlays and patterns, all twisted eyes and hands and stars. A carved noose was cruelly draped over the border of its door. Moss covered every surface. To Mountain’s eyes, the whole thing was glowing. Glowing a sickly green, even in the monochrome of night.

“I’ve never been here,” Fox whispered. Mountain put a hand on their back and encouraged them to take a brave first step.

“I know. Read it.”

He watched as Fox approached the chamber. They looked tiny next to it, like a mouse trapped in a cup or a rabbit beside a cage. Their slow, hesitant footfalls smothered leaves and twigs, their breath swirling in front of their face like ghosts. Their pale fingers traced the engraved words-

Terzo Raffaele Emeritus

1958-2018

Served Him as a Bewitching and Lively Papa

Gone, but with Us

Always

The silence was eerie. Ugly. Sick and heavy like treacle hanging in the air. Haunting, like the dead.

“I don’t understand,” Fox said, shaking their head at him.

He sighed. “Yes, you do.”

Mountain remembered his summoning well. The first face these eyes ever saw was Terzo’s. It seemed that a lot of the Ghouls had fairly punishing summons, but not him. In all truth, he wasn’t entirely familiar with the exact ritual used to conjure him, and he didn’t care very much to learn its intricacies, but his body had been grown in a garden plot beside the eastern cemetery. From a bull’s heart wrapped in fig leaves. Sometimes he wondered if that was still in him somewhere. It was nothing compared to his last form, but he wondered still. When he first crawled out of that patch of dirt, gasping for the air he didn’t know he needed, Terzo had been there to wrap him up and whisk him away. Mountain couldn’t even speak, couldn’t understand a single word, but Terzo was so charming nonetheless. He would forever believe he fell a little bit in love with the man that night. Although, he found himself feeling that way about most of the Ghouls after his summoning as well.

For a while, Mountain had been the baby of the pack. He learnt quickly, he got his moments with Terzo, but never as much as the rest of the Ghouls. When he died, it was so sudden. No one knew it was coming. None of them could have foreseen it. But they all felt it, all at once. It had been like a collective severing. Like all the lights suddenly went out. Dew had taken it the hardest. Mountain was of the firm belief that that was what really triggered his elemental change. That had been hard on everyone. He didn’t want to think about that.

The night Terzo came back was one of the worst days of Mountain’s life. It wasn’t that he was wrong, or even different really. Just so bitter. Like something had turned rotten deep inside him, making him sick. But why wouldn’t he be? He’d been hanged. Beheaded. And he knew Copia had been involved. It didn’t matter that it had been against his will or how wretched and twisted with guilt he had become. Terzo was so angry that he just… kept away from them all. It must have felt like a truly biblical betrayal.

Mountain knew Fox and Terzo were close by now, and getting closer. Fox wasn’t the only one hurting, they weren’t the only one who felt alone. Perhaps that was why they were so drawn to each other. Mountain felt it too, for having lost Terzo. For having lost his friend. But, he still had hope, no matter how ugly it got. He wanted that for Fox. He wanted that for Fox and Copia, and he only wanted them to see it.

Fox was quiet as they listened. They listened to every horrible detail Mountain could muster for them. They listened and they waited. Frightened, but patient.

***

“He’s your brother.”

Terzo looked surprised. Fox was a bit of a sight, panting to catch their breath, wiping their mussed fringe out of their eyes. They’d raced up here, after having to find out where here even was. It wasn’t their fault Terzo’s chambers were on the top floor of this stupid bloody spire.

They were still reeling a little from what Mountain had told them. But it made sense. It scared them half to death, but God, it made sense. It was why Terzo’s eyes were so dull, why his neck crunched in that blood curdling way. Why he was so damn pale. It surprised Fox that they were more shocked by that than Copia’s supposed involvement, which Mountain had tried to convince them had been forced onto him. It surprised Fox even more that they actually believed him. They didn’t want to, but they felt conflicted. It had taken every ounce of will not to cry while Mountain recounted the tale for them. They really thought for a moment back there that the Ghoul was going to as well.

Copia had hurt Terzo. So much more than they could imagine. Whether he had wanted to or not, and Terzo was still tethered by that anger. Fox didn’t blame him. The fact of it was… Terzo was Fox’s friend. And Copia was not. It didn’t matter what they felt, it didn’t matter whether they suspected Copia was- and they had to swallow their own vomit to even think it- innocent. Terzo was justified either way and Fox could share his sorrow.

Terzo looked tired. More tired than usual. Fox realised he didn’t have that black greasepaint around his eyes. His neck was also bare. Fox suddenly felt ashamed of themself, that they’d disturbed the man in his private chambers. He was wearing dark, loose cotton, hidden under a patterned robe, bare feet and bare hands. But his neck. It made Fox’s chest feel tight, looking at that thick circle of scar tissue. They tried not to.

Fox felt less nervous when Terzo stood aside to let them into the room. His face said he knew they’d discover this eventually. They felt awful for having done so. It must have been nice for him to have someone who didn’t know his shame. Fox wanted to say something, anything, but it was too painful. They wanted to tell him they were sorry. Sorry that he’d lost everything. Sorry that he’d been dragged back to life just to do menial paperwork, having to watch his bastard brother take over his job.

But Fox didn’t say anything.

The chamber was noticeably meagre. It didn’t suit Terzo at all. There was no real living space, just a bathroom off to one side, a fireplace, and a bed. It had four posters, like Fox’s. And it was dark in the room, despite the crackling flames in the hearth.

In front of the fireplace was a set of armchairs. Modern looking and somewhat cosy. Terzo directed them over, let them sit while he poured out two glasses of expensive looking brandy. When Terzo finally sat opposite them, he looked sombre. That wasn’t unusual, of course, but knowing what they did now, it made Fox sad. He toyed with his glass, staring into the liquid as if he could fall in. Fox wondered if he wished he could. They thought that he might have downed the entire drink in one go, but he didn’t and instead took in a breath, readying himself to speak. Fox shook their head and put their hand out to stop him.

“You don’t-” they swallowed. “I know, okay. I know.”

Terzo nodded. He was relieved. He looked relieved, at least. Probably glad that he didn’t have to explain himself.

“Did it…” Fox trailed off, breath catching in their throat. They had to know. They had to. “Did it hurt?” They knew it was selfish. They knew it was a selfish thing to ask, to make Terzo think about it. But they had to know.

It was too similar to…

“No,” Terzo said. “It was over before I even felt it.”

Fox couldn’t tell if he was lying. But if that’s what he wanted them to believe, it was only decent to try to. It felt cruel to try when they didn’t want to, but they didn’t want to think about it now.

“Oh, Volpelino,” Terzo suddenly breathed and he laughed. And it was a real laugh. Real and strong and sweet.

Fox blinked at him. They wanted to feel hurt by it, having their anguish laughed at. They felt a tight knot in the pit of their stomach, sitting heavy and relentless. But he really did think something was funny. “Why are you laughing?”

Terzo smiled. “Because you look like you feel sorry for me,” he said.

Fox’s cheeks felt warm, but looking at that comforting grin made them chuckle ever so. They looked into their drink and took a generous gulp of it. “I kind of do,” they admitted. The situation was… bizarre, to say the least. To Terzo’s credit, laughing did make them feel a little better. They couldn’t help it! They were friends with a zombie. “I mean- you’re dead.”

Terzo shrugged as if it was the most normal thing in the world. They might as well have been talking about what he had for breakfast. “Eh, it’s not so bad,” he said cordially. “I couldn’t do this before-”

Snap.

Fox suddenly couldn’t feel their hands. Their heart was swallowed up into a black hole, beating so hard it felt like it was hammering its way through their body. Unbearable and terrifying. Terzo had pulled his own head off- ripped it away as if he was nothing but a doll. It wasn’t bloody at all, and it didn’t look like it hurt, but maybe that was worse. For Fox, the whole world spun out underneath them. They recoiled before they even realised what they were doing, like their body had a mind of its own and only wanted to get them away. They scrambled out of the chair, falling over themself in a flailing of limbs. They weren’t looking at Terzo anymore, they couldn’t. They were looking at him, at the room, through a thick pane of frosted glass, pushed back and unable to reach out. Barred. Trapped.

Fox saw his face. His face, the boy’s face. Owain’s face. Even when they screwed their eyes shut, tried to get it away, it was still there. Flashing like a death mask. Blood splatter on their face, the smell of the bonfire filling their nostrils, footsteps on the leaves. They felt sick.

But then they didn’t. It was all wrong, it wasn’t them. It wasn’t their body. They were just wearing themself like a suit, like a veil. Floating away. Shrinking. Shrinking, shrinking inside themself.

So why was there no air in the room anymore? Not enough to suck into their lungs no matter how hard they tried to scrape it back in? Why did their eyes sting with tears, why did their fingers feel unsteady against their face?

“Volpe?”

A hand on their back made Fox flinch. Terzo was beside them, well kept as he ever was. His head was back in place, joined at the neck by that neat scar. Fox opened their mouth, but nothing came out. They couldn’t make a sound. Terzo became harder and harder to even see as their vision became blurry with tears. The strain it took trying not to cry was beginning to hurt. It stung, it ached. Felt like their veins were trying to crawl out from their eyes, soul tearing apart from their skin. What they felt most was embarrassment. Hot, hideous embarrassment. Fox wished they could just dissolve.

Terzo’s hand stayed on their back. After a few moments, after he seemed sure they weren’t going to pull away, he took his other hand and placed it over their sternum. He spread his fingers wide, as if he was trying to cover as much area as he could without putting his other hand beside, and he pressed gently. Fox’s breath came back to them slowly. Slowly, their ghost fazed back into their body, settled back deep inside them, and they could breathe again.

“I thought…” Terzo paused. “It seemed nothing would faze you, amico mio.”

Fox felt a flood of relief that he hadn’t said sorry. They knew he wanted to, like they had wanted to. But it would have made them feel worse. There was a look on Terzo’s face now. Soft. Not quite understanding but… acceptance. He didn’t need to say anything else. Fox sniffed and they nodded faintly. They pushed down the sick trails of the shame, the hurt. Pushed it away and let themself feel only Terzo’s hands and the warmth of the room.

“I guess… It does lend a new meaning to giving head…” they said quietly. A joke was good. It made them feel like them again.

Terzo broke into a boisterous laugh. He pulled Fox into his arms, his chest shaking with his chuckling, stroking the back of their head. “Oh, amore mio.”

Usually, Fox wasn’t the biggest fan of brandy. It was their biggest aversion besides fruity cocktails, which were good for getting hammered quickly, but too sweet for their stomach. Brandy was really the one exception to their mostly indiscriminate alcoholic tastes- it was like whiskey pretending to be wine. They didn’t like that. But considering Fox had already dropped one glass and possibly stained Terzo’s floor, and not being one to turn down a drink no matter what it was, especially now, they gracefully accepted another. Terzo joined them, but he made sure they didn’t forget how categorically excellent this brandy was. And expensive. And how it was simply wasted on Fox’s terrible palette. Fox didn’t disagree.

As their glasses slowly emptied, the gentle embrace of comfort eased over Fox. Being with Terzo was like being with an old friend, and even though the remnants of distress and embarrassment lingered in them, it waned like the tide. Fox also knew the safe feeling could partly be due to the steady intake of alcohol, which they were thankful for no matter what it tasted like. They didn’t quite want to think how insufferable the evening would have become if they didn’t have it. Eventually, they had become bold enough to ask Terzo how old he really was. It had been in the back of their mind ever since they’d seen his grave. 1958. That would have made him sixty. Sixty. He didn’t look sixty. He wasn’t a young man, but he hardly looked fifty, let alone older. And dead.

“Are you really sixty?” Fox had asked. All but blurted out, really. Terzo hadn’t seemed shocked and he only shook his head.

“No,” he had said. “I’m sixty-five. You don’t stop having birthdays after being raised from the dead.”

Fox couldn’t pretend to not be surprised. Terzo, of course, was very pleased with himself. Especially when Fox remarked how amazing he looked. And it was true, he did. Fox only hoped they looked that good when they were sixty or also a zombie.

There was one more thing inscribed on that grave that had piqued Fox’s interest, beside the lack of flowers that they would soon be remedying.

Raffaele.

Terzo had been unusually self-conscious at the mention. It looked bizarre on him- he hardly had a face built for embarrassment. But, after being reminded he owed Fox for having been so very nosy about their name, he revealed it was the name his mother had given him. Fox didn’t press any further on that can of worms. ‘Terzo’ was his orthodox name, so to speak, courtesy of his father. The big guy.

“He’s not very creative,” Fox had remarked. “And he must have really hated… you-know-who. To have called him Copia.”

As long as Fox was not mistaken, it must have meant ‘copy’. They were quite proudly Copia’s number one adversary, the one who hated him with every bone in their body, but even they found it just a little cruel. It almost made them feel… no, they’d had too much brandy.

“Micheletto.”

When Fox had looked at Terzo then, he was smirking against his glass. Now that was a look that suited his face. It took a moment for the word to even reach them, but when it did, Fox laughed. They laughed a lot. They couldn’t stop laughing, actually.

“That can’t be his name! Oh, I could kiss you, he’s not going to hear the end of this.”

For only a moment, Terzo gave Fox a disapproving look and they were very much prepared to argue with him. How could he have given them ammo like that and not expect them to use it-

“Save it for the dance,” he said. “It’ll be funnier.”

The dance! That was perfect. Fox had almost forgotten. Almost. The summer solstice had always been a favourite of theirs, and it was difficult to not look forward to that perfect blend of flowers, fire, and fucking in the grass.

Fox realised they must have been letting their mind drift when Terzo said, “Well, you are going to join me, aren’t you? You’re my date.” He said it as if it was the most obvious thing in the world, as if they should have already known. Fox realised they had, really.

“I don’t have anything to wear,” they said coyly, holding out their glass for a top up.

“That will certainly turn some heads.”

Fox was no stranger to Terzo’s company at this point, nor him to theirs. Since that long night in the cathedral, it wasn’t unusual for Fox to visit Terzo’s office and even less unusual for them to share a drink. Or three. Since that long night in the cathedral, they spoke often and candidly. Funnily enough, the state of Terzo’s upbringing had never made its way into their chats. In light of the evening’s revelations, this night was different.

As if the pair needed anything more to bond over, they swapped stories of their childhoods. They were surprisingly similar, in a way. Children of unconventional churches and unconventional families both. Terzo certainly had it more lavish, and was oddly surprised when Fox told him they hadn’t even seen a washing machine until they were well into their twenties.

Fox never had any real siblings of their own. Friends, certainly. Brothers and sisters alike but never what Terzo had. He spoke of Secondo the most fondly. He had the wherewithal even while muddled with booze to know his brother wouldn’t say as much about him, regardless of the fun they had as boys. Which was made up of mainly playing tricks on Primo. Putting worms in his sandwiches. Leaving rude drawings in his notebooks. Sewing raw meat into the lining of his shoes so the Ghouls would paw at him. Boyish pranks. To Fox’s surprise, Terzo mentioned that even Copia would spend time with them once he was old enough. The only thing Fox heard Terzo say about his baby brother that was even vaguely affectionate, spurred on no doubt by his fourth drink, was that Copia rode around on his little trike like a bat out of hell. A habit that he never seemed to grow out of, even into his forties. Fox was too drunk to comment. Or, at least, they were too drunk to trust themself not to say something damning.

Fox couldn’t be sure what time they ended up falling asleep. They could hardly remember drifting off, let alone what the time could have been, but it was definitely late. That night was the first that Fox slept in Terzo’s bed. And it wouldn’t be the last.

He wasn’t using it, after all. Not for sleeping, anyway.

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I Think I Broke My Back

A/N: some characters are aged up.I am also using an online Na’vi translator so my Na’vi might not be the best.

The night came to an end. The two, Riel and Cecilia, spent the night sharing each other’s latest obsessions; the star of the night, Avatar: the Way of The Water, was what the girls decided to fixate on.

Lo’ak was Cecilia’s favourite; the bad boy, black sheep, of the Sully family. Riel’s favourite was non other than Neteyam; the responsible, eldest son. How fitting of her.

This conversation lead up to Riel’s practice in reality shifting. She proposed the idea of the two living in Pandora, meeting their comfort characters and of course, how funny (but low-key scary) the height difference would be.

Riel had never fully shifted, It was quite difficult, to shift that is; thus, Riel would’ve never thought that the next day she’d end up in Pandora, let alone with her cousin.

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When Cecelia left for the night and drifted off to sleep, the next thing she knew, she was falling out of the sky. Was it a dream? She thought. No, the feeling of wind rushing through her thin black top, sending shivers up and down her spine, was too real. The feeling of gravity pulling at her was too great to feel like those regular falling dreams.

Her back was heavy, like lead, and her long hair sprawled violently in her face making the fall seem more distressing. Just as she was about to scream herself, she heard a voice crackling screech beside her.

She looked to her side; her older cousin looked like a comet, crashing down to earth. Her long hair being the tail.

“Riel!”

Riel frantically looked around her as she spun in the air. She finally caught her cousins gaze but before then two girls knew it, they landed on hard soil.

“I think I broke my back.”

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They snuck away from the village. Into the forest they ventured; the three Sully’s showing off their tree climbing skills to the other Metkayina teenagers.

“Am ohe too fast, friend? (Am I too fast, friend?)” Lo’ak swung through the giant branches. Ao’nung scowled, trying to keep up with the cocky guy ahead of him; his tail meant for the water, working against him. His sister on the other hand, Tsireya, seemed to be having fun. Swinging along with the Sully’s’ getting lift-ups by Kiri, leading them further into the branches.

“Do you need help?” Neteyam landed onto the branch next to the Metekayin.

Ao’nung shoved him off, “I do not need your help.” The pissed off guy hopped up-to the branch. Neteyam sighed, knowing how stubborn he was, despite how much they’ve been through already, and jumped up himself.

he sighed and followed the rest of the group.

“Ahhhhh!” A piercing scream rung throughout the forest, a humanoid scream as a matter of fact. Everyone’s heads seemed to turn around in the direction of the sound.

“Holy shi— what was that?” Lo’ak asked, alertly looking around.

“you heard that right?” Kiri asked.

“We should go check,” Lo’ak leaped off in the direction of the sound before Neteyam could even respond.

“Lo’ak, we shouldn’t run off!” Neteyam tried to yell as the teenager himself followed his idiot brother.

“Skxawng (moron/idiot),” Neteyam hissed. The rest of the teens followed in suit. In a clearing of the forest, the team stalked in the trees and peered onto the figures whom have made the noises.

Two figures, that is. Girls, both sprawled out painfully on the forest floor, one with black hair, and the other with blonde.

“What the he—“ Ao’nung started but was cut off by his sister, Tsireya rushing forward; descending from the trees to the floor.

“Tsireya, wait!” Ao’nung hissed, following his sister. She walked up immediately to the girls while he stalked with caution.

“They are hurt,” she states looking back at him with a stern look. Kiri, Neteyam, and Lo’ak also jumped down and ran up to the siblings.

One of the girls, the brunette, groaned in pain. But soon, her gaze started to fuzz and all she saw was the blurry images of what looked like the Blue Man Group.

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In today’s digital era, the allure of online trading and investment opportunities has led to the emergence of various investment portals. Amidst these offerings, platforms like Korata.com have gained considerable attention, attracting numerous users seeking profitable ventures in online trading.

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Title: Navigating the Deep Web Safely: The Role of VPNs

In the realm of online exploration, the deep web remains a mysterious frontier, often associated with anonymity and privacy. While it holds valuable resources and information, accessing it comes with its own set of risks. This is where Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) step in as indispensable tools for safeguarding one's identity and data.

The deep web comprises websites not indexed by traditional search engines, making it inaccessible through conventional browsers. Its anonymity can be both a boon and a bane, attracting individuals seeking privacy for legitimate reasons, as well as those with nefarious intentions. For those looking to navigate this hidden landscape securely, VPNs offer a crucial layer of protection.

VPNs encrypt users' internet traffic, shielding it from prying eyes including internet service providers (ISPs) and potential hackers. By routing traffic through remote servers and masking IP addresses, VPNs ensure anonymity and prevent third parties from tracking online activities. This cloak of anonymity is particularly vital when delving into the deep web, where discretion is paramount.

Moreover, VPNs provide an additional layer of security against malicious actors lurking in the deep web. They shield users from potential malware, phishing attempts, and other cyber threats prevalent in this clandestine online environment. By establishing a secure tunnel between the user's device and the internet, VPNs create a barrier against unauthorized access and surveillance.

However, not all VPNs are created equal. When venturing into the deep web, it's essential to choose a reputable VPN provider with robust encryption protocols and a strict no-logs policy to ensure maximum privacy. Additionally, users should exercise caution and adhere to legal and ethical boundaries when exploring the deep web, as it may harbor illicit content and activities.

In conclusion, VPNs play a pivotal role in facilitating secure and anonymous access to the deep web. By encrypting data and safeguarding privacy, they empower users to explore this enigmatic realm with confidence, ensuring a safer online experience in the depths of the internet.

Deep web security

The deep web, in contrast to the surface web that is accessible to the general public, is a hidden part of the internet that is not indexed by traditional search engines. Due to its anonymity and untraceability, the deep web has gained a reputation for being a breeding ground for illegal activities such as drug trafficking, weapons sales, and cybercrime. As a result, deep web security has become a major concern for individuals and organizations alike.

One of the primary challenges of deep web security is the lack of transparency and oversight. Criminal elements operate freely in the deep web, taking advantage of encryption tools and anonymous browsing to avoid detection by law enforcement. This poses a significant threat to the privacy and security of users who navigate the deep web for legitimate purposes.

To protect oneself while venturing into the deep web, it is essential to use secure and encrypted communication tools such as virtual private networks (VPNs) and Tor browsers. These tools help mask your identity and encrypt your data, making it more difficult for malicious actors to intercept your online activities.

Furthermore, practicing good cybersecurity habits such as using strong, unique passwords and being cautious of phishing attempts can help mitigate the risks associated with the deep web. By staying informed and implementing robust security measures, users can navigate the deep web more safely and securely.

In conclusion, deep web security is a complex and evolving field that requires diligence and awareness from users. By understanding the risks and employing the right tools and practices, individuals can protect themselves while exploring the hidden corners of the internet.

Tor network encryption

The Tor network, short for The Onion Router, is a privacy-focused network that allows users to browse the internet anonymously. One of the key features of the Tor network is its robust encryption measures, which play a crucial role in maintaining the anonymity and security of its users.

When a user connects to the Tor network, their internet traffic is routed through a series of relays, or nodes, before reaching its final destination. Each relay in the network only knows the IP address of the preceding and following relays, adding layers of encryption like the layers of an onion, hence the name "The Onion Router". This multi-layered encryption process helps to ensure that no single relay can trace both the origin and destination of the data passing through it.

Moreover, the Tor network uses end-to-end encryption to protect the actual content of the communication between the user and the destination website. This means that even if a malicious actor manages to intercept the traffic passing through the Tor network, they would only see encrypted data that is nearly impossible to decipher without the proper decryption keys.

The combination of layered encryption and end-to-end encryption employed by the Tor network makes it a powerful tool for protecting user privacy and security online. However, it is important to note that while Tor provides a high level of anonymity, it is not foolproof, and users should still exercise caution and follow best practices for online security when using the network.

Online privacy protection

In the digital age, online privacy protection has become paramount as individuals navigate through an increasingly interconnected world. With the prevalence of social media platforms, online shopping, and digital communication, personal information is constantly being shared and stored online. However, this convenience comes with inherent risks to privacy and security.

One of the fundamental aspects of online privacy protection is the safeguarding of personal data. This includes information such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and financial details. Ensuring that this data is encrypted and securely stored is essential in preventing unauthorized access and potential identity theft.

Another crucial aspect is being mindful of online activity and the platforms used. Many websites and applications collect data for targeted advertising and other purposes. By being selective about the platforms used and understanding their privacy policies, individuals can better control the dissemination of their personal information.

Furthermore, utilizing tools such as virtual private networks (VPNs) and encrypted messaging services can add an extra layer of protection to online communications. VPNs encrypt internet traffic, making it more difficult for third parties to intercept and decipher sensitive information. Encrypted messaging services, meanwhile, ensure that messages remain private and cannot be accessed by anyone other than the intended recipient.

Additionally, staying informed about privacy laws and regulations can empower individuals to advocate for their rights and hold companies accountable for mishandling personal data. Governments around the world are increasingly enacting legislation to protect individuals' online privacy, and staying abreast of these developments can help individuals make informed decisions about their online activities.

In conclusion, prioritizing online privacy protection is essential in safeguarding personal information in today's digital landscape. By being proactive, staying informed, and utilizing available tools and resources, individuals can take control of their online privacy and reduce the risks associated with digital activities.

Anonymous browsing tools

Anonymous browsing tools are essential for individuals seeking heightened privacy and security while navigating the internet. These tools offer various features and functionalities to conceal users' identities, activities, and sensitive information from prying eyes, including government surveillance, internet service providers (ISPs), and malicious actors.

One popular anonymous browsing tool is the Tor (The Onion Router) browser, which routes internet traffic through a network of volunteer-operated servers, encrypting data multiple times and bouncing it through several relays before reaching its destination. This process helps anonymize users' IP addresses and obscures their online activities, making it difficult for third parties to track or monitor them.

Another effective tool is a virtual private network (VPN), which creates a secure and encrypted connection between the user's device and a remote server operated by the VPN provider. By tunneling internet traffic through this encrypted connection, VPNs effectively mask users' IP addresses and encrypt their data, safeguarding it from interception or surveillance by unauthorized parties.

Proxy servers also play a significant role in anonymous browsing by acting as intermediaries between users and the internet. They relay users' requests to websites on their behalf, masking their IP addresses in the process. However, it's essential to choose reputable proxy services that prioritize user privacy and security to avoid potential risks associated with untrustworthy providers.

Additionally, privacy-focused web browsers like Brave and Firefox offer built-in features such as private browsing modes, tracker blockers, and script blockers, which help users minimize their digital footprint and enhance their online privacy.

In conclusion, anonymous browsing tools are indispensable for individuals seeking to protect their privacy and maintain anonymity while accessing the internet. By utilizing these tools wisely and adhering to best practices for online security, users can enjoy a safer and more private browsing experience.

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VPN benefits for BlackHatWorld

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Furthermore, the lack of stringent security measures on BlackHatWorld raises concerns about data breaches and unauthorized access to user information. Without proper safeguards in place, users are at risk of having their personal details exposed to cybercriminals or other malicious entities.

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VPN necessity on BlackHatWorld

For users of BlackHatWorld, a popular online forum focusing on digital marketing strategies, the necessity of using a VPN cannot be stressed enough. With discussions on SEO techniques, social media marketing, and other internet marketing tactics, users often find themselves navigating through sensitive digital territories where anonymity and security are of utmost importance.

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Security measures for BlackHatWorld

BlackHatWorld is an online platform that caters to individuals interested in black hat marketing techniques, search engine optimization, and other related topics. Due to the nature of the platform's content and user base, implementing robust security measures is essential to safeguard user data and maintain a safe environment for all members.

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Regular security audits and updates are also crucial for ensuring the platform's security. By conducting routine checks for vulnerabilities and promptly patching any identified issues, BlackHatWorld can stay one step ahead of potential security threats. Moreover, educating users about best practices for online security, such as avoiding clicking on suspicious links or sharing personal information, can help reduce the risk of malware infections and phishing attacks.

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Overall, prioritizing security measures such as strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, regular audits, user education, and data encryption can help BlackHatWorld maintain a secure environment for its users and safeguard sensitive information from potential threats.

Online anonymity solutions for BlackHatWorld

In the realm of internet marketing and online forums, BlackHatWorld has established itself as a prominent platform where professionals and enthusiasts convene to discuss various strategies, tools, and techniques related to digital marketing. However, with the increasing concerns about online privacy and security, many users are seeking ways to protect their identities and remain anonymous while engaging in discussions on the platform.

One of the key considerations for users on BlackHatWorld is the use of online anonymity solutions to safeguard their identities. Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are commonly utilized by individuals to mask their IP addresses and encrypt their internet traffic, thereby enhancing their online privacy and security. By routing their connection through remote servers located in different countries, users can protect their anonymity and avoid potential tracking or monitoring.

Another option for maintaining online anonymity on BlackHatWorld is the use of proxy servers. By acting as intermediaries between users and the internet, proxy servers can help disguise a user's IP address and enable access to geo-restricted content. With different types of proxies available, such as HTTP proxies, SOCKS proxies, and residential proxies, users can choose the most suitable option based on their specific needs.

Furthermore, anonymous browsers like Tor provide an additional layer of anonymity by redirecting internet traffic through a network of volunteer-operated servers. By encrypting data multiple times and bouncing it around various nodes, Tor helps users obfuscate their online activities and protect their identity from prying eyes.

In conclusion, online anonymity solutions such as VPNs, proxy servers, and anonymous browsers play a crucial role in safeguarding the privacy and security of users on BlackHatWorld. By adopting these tools and practices, individuals can engage in discussions and share insights without compromising their anonymity or risking their online safety.

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