Denouement subtitles

Art by @tacuo7886 and @YUE_1103_

(Alastor outside Vixy's door, knocking angrily)

Vixy! (knocking loudly)

(Vixy walking to door and opens it fx)

Alastor (inside, walking forcefully fx;): Oh, Vixy, I found you. Damn it, gal, I know you like your privacy, but even this is ludicrous!

(Vixy walks slowly fx) The last time I heard from you was our tryst in that bathroom those months back. (Alastor sits on couch fx)

After that, you just vanished from the scene. No phone number, no contact, nothing!

And then, the Exterminators targeted your district in last week's siege! I was a nervous wreck when I learned about it!

How'd I get past your guards? THAT'S your takeaway from all of this?!

Well, they were rather adamant about barring me, so I got rid of them. Best hire some more competent replacements.

But stay on topic! Why'd you vanish after our encounter? If I didn't know better, I'd think you were avoiding me.

I... I know you're a busy Overlord, but that shouldn't prevent you from picking up the phone, being congenial, something! Damn it, Vixy, you can't just disappear like that!

Why? Because I was worried!

Oh, don't give me that malarkey (nonsense), you know I've always had a soft spot for you!

Well, bellyaching (complaining) won't accomplish anything. How'd you fare with the attack? How many casualties?

Damned sanctimonious lapdogs, preaching about how superior they are, when they're no better than shit smeared on the bottom of a shoe.

Well, I wish your district a swift recovery.

Thankfully, Pentagram city was spared.

I'm starting to think the Exterminators simply flip a coin to see where they'll target.

How are things with me? Good... well, better, now that I know you're safe. Any updates with you?

You're... you're pregnant? Ah, you hardly show! C-c-congratulations! It seems you finally found a suitor to tame your headstrong spirit. Who'd have thought it possible?

Well, I assume you're married... no? Really?

I-I- I'm not saying you're not capable - I mean, gracious, you're an Overlord....

The father? Why would the father's identity bear any relevance to me?

What?

I'm the father?

Ooh, yes... the timing does coincide with out last meeting....

Truly? It's mine? No, no, that came out wrong, I- I'm not insinuating you... "get around"... forgive my ill-chosen words.

I... I don't... I don't know what to say... I'm... I'm overcome... I mean, it's safe to say I had a few hell spawns running around back then, unbeknownst to me, but I... but I never knew without a doubt....

I'm going to be a father!

Vixy, I must do the honorable thing! (gets off couch fx)

For years I yearned for you, and this fortuitous turn will surely seal our future! I ask, with fluttering heart, and on bent knee: will you marry me?

No? W-w... why?

You want your independence? You're capable of raising the child on your own?

Oh, don't spout that suffragette horseshit! this child needs a father in their life!

Vixy... I had a horrendous relationship with my own father, and I want to let this child experience the love and attention I never got from him!

You're not thinking straight! Do you realize how many people would gladly throw themselves at me?

Oh, oh, so I see: my seed is good enough for you, but not me as a whole.

What is it that makes me so intolerable? My mixed race?

Well, I have to consider all possibilities, don't I?!

I-I know my skin color never bothered you....

So you never want to marry anyone, regardless of who they are?

Don't you tire of the perpetual bachelorette life?

I-I know modern women can raise kids on their own, especially if they have the means....

Why do you push me away like this?

I've always yearned for you, but you're like an unobtainable mirage.

Always been a spitfire (strong woman), you have. You vowed never to marry, and here you are, living your dream.

But... why want a child now?

No, I shouldn't ask that... it's none of my business.

I've been courting you for decades, thinking I could make you crack under pressure...

But, your resolve stands firm. I have to commend you.

(thunder fx)

You'll let me visit the child? What good would that do, though? to get a taste of a bucolic life I'll never quite have?

No... I don't like being teased.

It's better I stay away. I don't need the alias of "Uncle" Alastor. No need muddling the situation.

Even if they knew without a doubt I sired them, they'd wonder why I only visited occasionally.

No... best I'm out of the picture entirely.

Well, to... to tell the truth, I feel a little slighted (hurt), but I do have a flimsy ego... or, so I've been told....

Do you require any financial assistance?

I thought not. you evidently are doing well money-wise.

Vixy... are you sure you don't want me to be a part of your life?

Well, had to give it one final "college try" (attempt), right?

I never had a chance with you... did I?

Well, no use lingering around like a stray waiting for table scraps. You're safe, and that's what matters.

(Alastor walks back to door fx)

I suppose this is the end of our story.

(Vixy walks to him fx)

No... I wish we could remain friends, but I can't. Not with... not with my prevalent feelings for you... No Vixy, I....

Oh, I'll find replacements for your door guards, post haste. I acted far too rashly...

Do you know if it's a boy or a girl?

Twins?! How blessed you are! I'll send you a card after you give birth.

No, no, don't hug me... I fear I'll suffer a complete breakdown. The last thing I want to do is embarrass myself in your present. Let's settle for a handshake.

Adieu, Vixy.

(Door opens fx, Alastor steps out into the rain, Vixy closes door behind him fx)

(Alastor crying outside)