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You could hypothetically test the validity of my claims if you so wished to. Or not. Doesn't bother me either way. I don't need to prove anything to the likes of you.

Shadow Milk Cookie keeps inching closer to the papers. Just what is he planning?

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You do realize those ones are for show, right? They're sightless.

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There's not much else to see, now is there? You're reading into the words of a liar a little too much, my dear. Are you certain you can trust anything that comes from me?

The eyes on his tailcoat and on the underside of his hair still occasionally glance at the collection of art despite these statements.

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Shadow Milk Cookie keeps a deadpan look on his face for a few moments before suddenly bursting out laughing, doubling over in the process.

Pft- Ha ha ha ha! Now why on Earthbread would you take me, out of all cookies, seriously? Why would I be interested in something as trivial as this?

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...You can't be serious.

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Well, don't be a killjoy! Show it to me!

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Of course you'd just have that lying around somewhere. Archiving more than just information, I presume? How scandalous.

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I meannn, I'm all for drama, but why not just cause it and then watch the chaos unfold? This isn't as nearly as dramatic as it could be.

He trails off for a moment.

Hmm... I wonder how he'd feel about this..?

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Aw man. Now I have a headache...

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I need to sit down for awhile and think.

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Ughhh, but there's too many of them! And I should know where they're coming from!

Why is the realm I'm stuck in flooding with Star Jellies?!

He's just a disembodied voice this time. No physical appearance through looking like an apparition. He doesn't sound too happy.

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Half Moon cookie uses their All-Seeing Eye spell to peer into the other realm. They can't make much out of where the Star Jellies are coming from, but they have some vague ideas of what it could be.

"Hmm. I'm not sure. I'm seeing a shadow of some sorts, and I think they're droppping the jellies down. Perhaps it's the one that trapped you here, but I can't figure out what they look like. I know that the other witches have serious beef with you. Perhaps it's one of them, as my magic doesn't work as well when it comes to other witches. Maybe it's something not even the witches would know..."

Half-Moon Cookie shrugs, but they smile.

"Ah well. Might as well enjoy all the jellies while they're there."

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Am I expected to DROWN in these now?! After I said something, it just got worse!

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Shadow Milk Cookie is surrounded by Star Jellies. They are coming from an unknown source, and drop from the ceiling occasionally and at random areas. By now, there are multiple piles of them everywhere. One even bounces off his head as it falls down, before ending up on the floor just like the rest.

...Okay, this isn't funny anymore. Who is sending me these.

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Shadow Milk Cookie is surrounded by Star Jellies. They are coming from an unknown source, and drop from the ceiling occasionally and at random areas. By now, there are multiple piles of them everywhere. One even bounces off his head as it falls down, before ending up on the floor just like the rest.

...Okay, this isn't funny anymore. Who is sending me these.

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Hmm... it's boring here again. I should make a puppet! Or doll. I can't find string. Either thing will work though!

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Surprisingly enough, the beds are actually comfy here! Perfect for a nice, refreshing nap. If you've got the time, I highly recommend trying it out...

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Awww man. I lost that one feeble connection I had to the real world. Ughhh... it's going to take forever just to be able to do that again, and all I have around me is stupid FURNITURE!

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...I wonder how it's possible to have internet connection here in the first place.

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This does manage to make him fall silent for a moment, his eye twitching slightly and his pupils noticeably thinning in response. His smile barely falters, however, and his theatrics resume.

Sure, sure... well played... Bet you don’t know why I'm here then. I'm not even tired yet, so I'm pretty sure I could keep this up for awhile longer. Can't be that different of a world I'm in if I still have a connection to the real one!

Well, well, well, what do we have here? An archivist? And what a little liar you are for being in that Cookie form all the time! Must be difficult trying to compile all that information, hm?

Shadow Milk Cookie appears as a mere ghost of his true self, but still himself nonetheless. He's mostly transparent, but is still visible, if only barely. Shouldn't he have more power than that? It doesn't fully make sense for him to show up like this.

Ooh! I know... what if I quiz you right now on why I'm here... like this?

He makes a sweeping gesture as he motions towards himself.

That'd be fun, riiiight?

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"Huh. My first time talking to a beast Cookie. I know you guys hate me for being a witch, but this is quite exciting! "

Half-Moon Cookie looks unfazed by the appearance of Shadow Milk Cookie, even a bit excited! They lean in the direction of the beast, hands behind their back and with narrowed eyes (a contrast from their usually happy and curious look) and a sly smile.

"Before we start, I'd like to have you know that I am much, much older than you are. I have more knowledge in my archives that you could ever dream of, Fount of Knowledge. And, I don't like to flaunt it around much, but don't forget; my people created you. Your power is nothing compared to mine. With a snap of my fingers, you could be gone in an instant."

They immedietaly revert back to their usual curious and happy demeanor as if nothing happened.

"Now, shall we begin the game?"

"It's a trick question! My Shadow Milk Cookie is different from you! The Shadow Milk Cookie in my world was locked up away in the Silver Tree by the witches and guarded by Elder Faerie Cookie. But, the beasts still had some influence, like you, Shadow Milk Cookie. You still had some of your power and access to the world through the Dark Side of the Moon."

"You, however? Something else has trapped you here; something that I don't even have full knowledge of. Isn't that something? The Witch of Knowledge and Information not having enough knowledge or information on something? Ha! But, either way, your power has still been limited in the world you're in right now. I'd suggest saving a bit more of your energy, less you tire yourself out!"