#But hey I'm sure it will all work out fine for Noir and Adeleine!

[desultory-novice]

“The Swordsman”

...is born.

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Yes, The Blade is giving off...some rather suspicious vibes. But Noir’s still a kid himself. He needs a way to protect his little sister in this world of increasing despair and desperation. Plus, it’s a sword you can wield with your mind! That’s just cool!

[Warning: Do not use for extended periods of time.]

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[Apologies AU] “Apologies”   “One Sneeze”   “Summer”   “A Walk in the Snow”   “The Swordsman” [You Are Here] “Wonderful Gift” "Damnation" "Salvation" "Unstoppable" "Brightest Star"

[Bonus Illust] “Ugly Scarf”   [Bonus Illust] "That's...Funny..." [Bonus Illust] "Full Regalia" (DMS "Gijinka") [Bonus Illust] "Was I A Good Brother?" [Relevant] “Vestige” (script-only)

[Bonus Text] Noir Facts!

[Dark Matter Painter AU] "It wasn't supposed to go this way...!" "You're a good knight!" "The Body Remembers"

[desultory-novice]

EYYYY IM BACK-

okay in all seriousness. I’ve grown curious. So I apologize (hehe) in advance.

Has the sword ever saved you from something? Or like.. Prevented something BAD from happening? Again, touchy subject- I’m sorry.

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I hope that bitch on the radio's lying in a ditch somewhere...

...Sorry about your luck, kid, but it's take or be taken here.

Shit! You're awake?! Thought that'd be enough for two little kids...!

I think I've located the experi...Hello there, son. Can I help you?

She deserved it! She's creepy! You BOTH are!

Yeah, I robbed them. So? Surprised you didn't think to try.

That little girl needs a real family. She should come with us!

We'll all be dead soon enough. W-Why not have...a little fun...?

Where have I heard that name before...? Wait, you're...!

That your sister there? And how old did you say you were...?

Hey?! You can't be in here...!!

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...Fontaine...? You came back... I had a feeling you would...

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"...Keep it a secret, okay, Addie?"

"Okay!"

(secret?)

".......What were you talking to Adeleine about...?"

(what-secret?)

"Girl's talk!"

"......"

(why-won't-she-give-you-a-straight-answer? what-does-she-want-with-your-little-sister? is-she-trying-to-separate-you-two? or-is-this-just-LIKE-WHEN-...)

"Noir. Are you okay...?"

"I'm fine."

(because-you-can-protect-yourself now. finally. you're-well-and-truly-safe. it's.so.easy-too. you-can-silence-them-all-with-a-thought. or-you-can-draw-it-out. it's-too-bad-humans-bleed-out-because-you-could-have-made-HIM-suffer-for...)

"...Hmm? What's that on your nails?"

"...!!"

(what-will-she-think-when-she-sees-the-blood?! will-she-recognize-it?)

"They don't have you doing sewer work now, do they?" "Kidding! You smell too good for that!"

(she-is-too-observant.)

"It's...just some dirt..."

(she-knows-other-things-too. things-Adeleine-mustn't-know. to-protect-her.)

"...Listen, Noir. Think we could talk some later?"

"Yeah, sure."

(...yes.)

"And...in private, maybe?"

(eye-think-we-should.)

"...I think we should."

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Noir's Field Trip Masterpost

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