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Conner’s like an older brother to me. I owe everything to him and his family for taking me in as their own. I doubt I'd be even remotely functioning if he wasn't always so supportive, even when he couldn't really understand everything I was going through.
Volk's my closest cousin and basically my little brother considering we've been raised together since he was newborn. We've been writing and making music together for years, and it's awesome to think we're actually successful and making a living off what we love now. And I'm always there to lend an open ear or a shoulder to cry on should he need it.
If that idiot misses his cue one more time I'm going to ram this mic stand through his skull.
If the Diva ain't happy, ain't nobody happy.
I try to avoid talking to Jasper too much because I'm not exactly sensitive with my words all the time. And he'll cry at the drop of a hair. I think he's the only member of the band I'm not terribly critical with because of that. Just tell him he's doing a good job and to keep practicing. Thankfully he actually does do a good job so I don't have to say much.
Volkmar is kind of a grumpy person, but I guess the creepy things we can't see bug him all the time. He and Conner taught me to play bass. I like playing a lot. He and Lee make lots of music for us to play.
Coming up with lyrics and basic melodies is usually pretty easy for me, and the bulk of my time was put into filling out all the other parts of the songs. Lee has definitely made the process a lot smoother. Although music comes naturally to me, his professional training makes everything sound more developed, and we've been able to make more songs and albums because of it.
A prime example where passion can be just as effective as professional training when it comes to a skill. It's actually quite refreshing to be able to talk about the technical aspects of music with someone.
My guardian devil of sorts. He keeps them from killing me, and I give him blood when he needs more strength to combat them. If he can keep them from killing me so I can die some natural death, then I'll owe him my soul. I'm starting to regret that line in the contract now that I know the consequences of that...
My master whom I am contractually obligated to protect from Eksel threat and interference and ensure that his inevitable death is of causes outside of Eksel influence.
Just because I'm German doesn't automatically mean I play polka music. And no, I'm not experimenting with it for our next album. Stop asking.
Pretty boy usually offers better conversation than his fangirl. Now if only I could get him to dip into my musical tastes.
How the hell did this squirrel-slaying maniac become my best friend? I blame juvie. If only he'd explain what the hell is a bromance is.
My moody, German, grumpyass best friend. Never seems to be normalcy with this guy, but being normal is overrated anyway. And no one can handle the hardcore bromance we've got going on.
My biggest most clingy most obsessive fangirl... We're working on having a less... abnormal friendship.
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE <3
Lin's basically my sister. I've lived with her family all my life, and she was never skeptical when it came to any of my problems with the Eksel. Now if only I could get her to stop trying to braid my hair all the time and keep her away from my shampoo.
Dang it, why does my little cousin have prettier hair than me? XP What does he condition with?
It's okay that you haven't been the best father... Not everyone is cut out for it. But at least you saw that and made the right choice. I'm not a kid anymore though. I know you want to keep me safe, but I want you in my life somehow.
I'm sorry I couldn't have been a bigger part of your childhood, but we both know you would've turned out awfully if I had. Even so, you mean everything to me. Please don't forget that, Kriechtier.
I probably shouldn't mention to my uncle that you taught me to "safely" light myself on fire for a show.
Weird, I think my dad would be pretty proud to hear I taught someone to safely light themself on fire.
...Well, there's a surefire way to make me vomit.
Come here, babe. Just follow my voice and let mama treat you right...
You know more than you're letting on... both about me and about Abel. I don't know if I want to learn what you mean or not...
So much misfortune for one mortal. Your story is merely the tragic consequence of these foolish younglings, trifling with matters they do not understand.
Klaus and I used to be pretty close when we temporarily lived near his family. I guess I've become more abrasive over the years, and he's a pretty sensitive kid. I think we've worked things out though... although I would've preferred if it were some other way besides almost dying in the Realm of the Dead.
I wasn't distant from Conner or Linsey or anything, but I always was closer to Volkmar for some reason. He was like a big brother to me for those years he lived nearby. He's... very different now, but I can understand why...
Anneliese is really into snakes and such, so you could understand why she has such an interest in me... being... part snake-person, I guess... Her pet snake is really cool, but she's had to use her ghosty powers to keep it from... hugging me to death.
Well, you know how I feel about snakes... Volkmar is a very interesting boy...
Genevive is pretty exciting... for better or for worse. She's always suggesting some crazy stuff for songs and music videos.
I'm trying to practice levitating physical beings by practicing on Volky. My sisters don't trust me much with it though. I've only almost dropped him like twice, give me a break.
It would've been so much nicer if I could've been invited to supernatural-school years sooner... Then I wouldn't have had to put up with nearly as many people thinking I'm a nut job when these Eksel are already a proven reality and not just a mental issue...
Oh dear, it's been a long while since I've come across a Devil Whisperer, and they're almost always in such a terrible state. He's a good kid, but we need to keep a close eye on him. These young Eksel aren't nearly as tame as the Originals...
How much of it was real? Was... any of it...?
Maybe you'll never come back... It's for the best, but... I'll never have the chance to tell you...
Anya seems like a strong person, but even she didn't last that long in her life... I don't know if that makes me feel better or worse about myself and my odds...
Haven't seen someone alive in a long while. This kid is just like who we were... misunderstood and afraid of the things no one else could see. We all died early. I can only hope he lasts a bit longer than us.
Hm, I feel like I can relate to Thaddius a lot. That doesn't surprise me considering his dynamic with Anya, since Anya is actually a lot like Alec...
The last thing I wanted to see here was a kid like us who hasn't even died yet... This isn't the place for the living... You still have a chance, and you need to hang onto it for as long as you can.
Wow... some of these Eksel really are ruthless if they'd even kill kids like this for another chance at life.
I know why Volkmar doesn't want to die and be an Eksel, but it really isn't that bad if you use your imagination.
She seemed pretty normal for an Eksel... well, maybe not normal as a person, but you know what I mean.
Hope that kid doesn't hold it against us... For the record, I did a pretty great job of not letting him get shot.
I don't really blame him for not wanting to pass up a perfect opportunity to get out of... being dead... but that doesn't make me feel any better about nearly getting shot.
Nothing against you personally kid, but plenty of these other kids were just like you... they deserve a chance at life as much as you do, but I honestly don't care about you compared to them.
This guy looks like an older version of Carter. Didn't really have much time to get a strong impression of him, but Carter seemed to think highly of him.
I don't think I've ever seen a living Devil Whisperer before him. It's one thing to see these kids who've already become Eksel, their lives cut short unfairly... but it's another to see this kid who still has a chance, but we all know how stacked those odds are firsthand.
Most of the Eksel I've encountered have been dead for a long time, but Carter said he'd be in his mid-thirties if he was still alive. He would've been almost as old as my dad. That's... really unnerving and kind of depressing.
I kinda wish I could've known another Devil Whisperer while I was alive. I feel like it would've been even a little reassuring to know it wasn't just me... I wasn't just crazy. I know how unfair it felt, and I can't help but see a bit of myself in Volkmar. I want him to survive...