2nd Petal // Video

[artificialrose]

A prom... I remember going to mine, but that was a few years ago. I enjoyed myself. It's not for everyone, but it's definitely a fun sort of event even if this seems different than what I went to.

Anyway, I have two things I'd like to ask.

First, if there's anyone who wants something specifically made for them to wear to the prom, I'd like to let you know that I have some talent in fashion. I won't ask for too much right now, although certainly enough to cover the cost of materials and my time, but anything to help since my friend and I just arrived not too long ago... Well, it would be helpful to us.

As for my other question... [He pauses and sighs, shoulders slumping a little bit.] Does anyone have advice for someone trying to quite a bad habit? I'm afraid I might be slipping back into one of mine...

Comments

[Audio]

[belphe]

Exactly. That's why you need to retrain yourself to think of it as something that isn't helpful at all. Maybe even something that could hurt you.

[Audio]

[artificialrose]

Considering that it's smoking, it really should be easier to think of it that way, shouldn't it?

[Lung cancer and all that.]

[Audio]

[belphe]

We once cured Beelze-nee of wanting to scarf down Ronove's cookies before they could make it to the tea table by snapping her with rubber bands whenever she whined about being hungry for them. They're one of the few things she still won't eat now...

[clearly she and her sisters are a loving bunch]

[Audio]

[artificialrose]

[Clearly.]

Ah, I... see. I would have to find someone who would be willing to work with me like that, then. My friend that I'm traveling with now... She's far too gentle.

[And he wouldn't ask her to do that anyway.]

[Audio]

[belphe]

I'm sure you could come up with better ways.

[Personally, she'd found the rubber band method to be pretty effective...if not noisy. So much squealing and complaining...]

Maybe you could soak the tips in something you hate the taste of once you buy a pack. Every time you want one, you'll have to wonder if it's worth having that taste in your mouth while you smoke it.

[Audio]

[artificialrose]

Oh! That's a good idea. I'll have to be sure to find something here in town...

Thank you very much for your help. My name is Garry, by the way.

[Audio]

[belphe]

I am Belphegor of Sloth.

It's easier to call me Belphe.

[Audio]

[artificialrose]

Belphe... It's a pleasure to meet you. May I ask what you mean by 'of Sloth'?

[He can't help but be curious.]

[Audio]

[belphe]

Just as it sounds, Garry.

[her tone is matter-of-fact, but it doesn't sound like she's intending to be condescending about it]

Each of the Seven Sisters of Purgatory has her specialty. Sloth is mine.

[Audio]

[artificialrose]

I wish I could say "I see", but I'm afraid I don't. I don't believe I've ever heard of such a title before.

[Audio]

[belphe]

Huu? You've never heard of the seven deadly sins?

[Audio]

[artificialrose]

Very faintly... But I was under the impression they were simply things you weren't supposed to do. I'm afraid I've never been particularly religious...