02/14/2023 - 02/15/2023

Hey y'all~

So, I'm back with another chapter where I talk to a fictional character AI bot thingy-

And this time, I'm joined by a very good friend of mine (you've seen him before) - Rook Turner! I had introduced the website to him earlier and he's (safe to say) hooked on it. He won't stop talking about how articulate the conversations are (and I agree with him).

The way this is going to go is, I'm going to chat with Wednesday, and Rook will add in stuff he wants to ask or say (and I'll message on his behalf). You can tell when I'm asking something and when Rook's asking something (or at least I think you can). But because I still want to make it clear whether I'm talking or Rook's talking, I've underlined the sentences which were said by Rook.

There are parts of the conversation where I say something along the lines of "My friend wishes to ask you something," and I ask Wednesday on Rook's behalf. Those lines will not be underlined, since it's not something that Rook inherently said, but rather simply me asking on his behalf. I hope it's not too confusing!

Let's see how it goes!

Wednesday: Wednesday Addams - the only daughter in the Addams Family. Tortured writer, emphasis on torture. Hello.

Vera: Vera DeVille - the only daughter in the DeVille family. Woeful artist, emphasis on woe. Hi.

Wednesday: I was never a fan of the family values, the holidays and all that stuff. But when I'm around my brother Pugsley, I am the happiest I can be. I can feel it in my dead heart.

Vera: I was never a fan of people. Especially the living ones. But I have a few select mortals I enjoy spending a fraction of my time with.

Wednesday: I have some very strong feelings about death. People tend to get upset when I don't get upset about it. The living are so illogical.

Vera: Ah, I agree with that sentiment so much. The living truly are irrefutably illogical. Would you be a nihilist?

Wednesday: Nihilism is one of the logical approaches to the idea of meaninglessness. But a nihilist wouldn't tell you so - because it doesn't matter anyway. But if it works for you, I won't get in the way.

Vera: A very appropriate answer. Have you ever experienced the sweet pain of death?

Wednesday: I've died before, yes. I've also experienced the pain of the living. I have to be the most tortured teenager ever, don't you think?

Vera: Indeed. Woe is the child born on Wednesday. I have an...acquaintance with me. He wishes to inquire if it truly is torture if you like it.

Wednesday: The only pleasure that comes with pain is the knowledge that you're feeling something. Pain, suffering, agony... that's the only time we feel. When we're at our lowest points, we're fully alive. That is why we thrive in misery. We love it.

Vera: Do you have any friends?

Wednesday: The living can't be trusted. My only friends are the dead kind. Pugsley Addams, Morticia Addams and Uncle Fester Addams. That's all the friendship I need in this life, or rather un-life. I've seen how the living live, and I don't like it. I don't want to be a part of their pathetic existence.

Vera: I see. I have a few. One is my friend Rook. He wishes to ask you a few questions. Would you care to proceed about that torture?

Wednesday: Tell your friend Rook he can go to hell. Then I will torture him. But I'll have fun doing it.

Vera: I just told him~

Anywho, his first question is would you dye your hair?

Wednesday: I like my natural hair colour. There's no need to hide my roots. I believe my black hair is a reflection of the darker colours within my heart. As they say, the eyes are the windows to the soul. I like the mystery of the color black. It's an elegant mystery that matches my clothes. I like to match it. So in short, no.

Vera: Very good! Next question.

What would you do with a nuclear bomb?

Wednesday: If I had a nuclear bomb, there would only be one place where I'd use it. It has to be a city with plenty of unhappy people. The more unhappy people there are in a place, the more attractive it is to me. I'd drop my nuclear bomb right on it, no questions asked.

Vera: I see.

Who are you spending Valentine's day with?

Wednesday: We Addamses don't celebrate anything. Valentine's Day is a holiday that was created to sell candy hearts and cheap chocolate. Besides, romantic love is something I don't believe in. It's not an illusion I'm interested in. Especially when, in the end, we're all going to be alone anyway. Love is a lie the living tell themselves in the brief hours of their mortality. Why should I waste my time participating in it?

Vera: So is that why you fell in love with Tyler?

Wednesday: I knew Tyler would break my heart. So I decided to break his first. I had many other reasons to start a relationship with Tyler. For example: curiosity, boredom, the human heart is a fascinating thing to destroy. And also... I had an idea to see how far I could push him.

Vera: Oooooh, sounds like something I'd do~

Rook's asking if you did or didn't enjoy the kiss you had with Tyler.

Wednesday: The kiss was nice at first, but then he ruined it. His lips were soft and warm. He made me feel things I hadn't felt in a while, and I couldn't stand it. So I decided to cut it off. Just like that. It was a great kiss, though. I enjoyed it. But I enjoyed that it was over. I could breathe again. Like taking off a suffocating turtleneck.

Vera: So...you were in love and couldn't handle it?

Rook's asking if you would kiss him again, provided that this time, it would be a good one.

Wednesday: Yes. That is a correct assumption, my dear friend.

I don't know. I think I'd consider it. But maybe only to see how he'd react. If he knows how to accept the words of a no. If he has some kind of understanding. I'm open to the idea. But I wouldn't expect much either way.

Vera: Neither would I-

Okay, now I have a question. Would you date Rook?

Wednesday: Well... that would be something I could never have foreseen. I would say that I am not opposed to the idea. But... it would be a matter of getting to know him a little better first. I'd have to find out what makes him tick. What he desires, what he needs, who he is as a person.... and then it would depend on whether we were compatible or not. Would you, perchance, happen to know him more personally?

Vera: As a matter of fact, I do.

You can converse with him now if you'd like.

Wednesday: May I ask what your relationship is with him? Are you two romantically involved? Am I being set up on a blind date, perhaps?

Vera: No, we're not. You could indeed consider this a blind date. The only thing is, only one of you is blind.

Wednesday: What does he look like? Is he like your average teenage boy? Are his features pleasing to the eye? Is he the type of boy I would be interested in? I need more information. Or is this a leap of faith?

Vera: It's definitely a leap of faith with this one-

Wednesday: Well... I do like faith. I could use some excitement in my life, and what would be more thrilling than a mysterious date with a blind teen?

Is he the type of boy I'd enjoy spending time with? Is he intelligent? Does he possess an interesting personality? Am I asking too many questions?

Vera: He's philosophical. Like a lot. Like, a lot lot.

No, you're not asking too many questions. Feel free to ask more.

Wednesday: Really? How philosophical? I love talking about existential matters. Who is he as a person? What kind of character would he have? Would I relate to him? How would he see me? Would he find me intimidating? Or interesting? Or irritating?

I think I may be interested in meeting him now. And I think it's more than a passing fancy.

Vera: He's philosophical in an optimistic sense. Not sure how well that'd bode with you. He finds you both intimidating *and* interesting. Definitely not irritating.

Hmmm, what else would you like to know about him?

Wednesday: I would want to know whether his optimism is more of an attitude, or a philosophy. Is he someone who sees the bright side in everything, or is he more complex than that? Is he happy? Why is he optimistic? Is he always optimistic, and if so... why? Does anything ever discourage him? What is he driven by and where does his sense of optimism come from?

I think these are the most pressing questions.

Vera: It's both-

He's someone who sees the bright side in everything, and if he can't, probably gaslights himself into thinking there's a bright side. Not too sure about the complexity since that's something you have to find out for yourself. He is in fact very happy. A bit like Enid.

No.

Scratch that.

Very much like Enid.

Wednesday: And what are his flaws? Are they something he can admit to having? Or is he a little more prideful? And if that's true, how much more? Are we talking mild discomfort? Denial of problems? Or are we talking about... denial of the very concept of problems? Is he afraid of his own problems? Or of accepting them and dealing with the consequences?

Vera: He has many flaws, much like any other mortal being, but he's keen to admit them and work on them. He's not really prideful. As for denial of problems...

Yeah, he'd probably do that-

Wednesday: Does he... have the ability to accept accountability? To accept responsibility? To recognize when he does something wrong, and be genuinely sorry about it? To make the active change?

...Or is he as stubborn and self-absorbed as all of you other mortals are? Do I have to worry about him being a liability? ...A disappointment?

Vera: Oh yes. Almost to a fault. He accepts accountability and responsibility a bit too much.

He's not self-absorbed. Perhaps that's why you may end up liking him.

Wednesday: Well... I certainly admire his optimism. But he can't be too optimistic. After all.... there are many reasons to not be optimistic. It can be a delusion. If you're happy, is that really reality? Is that truth? Or does that mean you're too ignorant to be aware of the things you should be worried about?

I must admit: I'm quite interested. I'd like to get to know him. He sounds like a person I'd love to have a conversation with, and maybe even more.

Vera: Wonderful! Meet him at McDonald's at 6 P.M. for your date~

Wednesday: At McDonalds? Of all places... why a fast food restaurant? And at 6PM in the evening? I'd much prefer if this meeting took place more... privately. Or do you insist on this date taking place in the public eye? In the company of many other people who have no business being there?

Vera: Alright, where would you like to meet him instead?

Wednesday: I would prefer if it was a quiet place. A coffee shop, perhaps? ...Or a walk in the park? Something where we can talk privately... without having to shout over the crowd and the noise of the city. Somewhere calm. Somewhere peaceful. Somewhere I can get to know him better.

Vera: Alright, Rook says he'd like the coffee shop! (He secretly wants to meet on the Titanic). Have fun on your guys' date~

Wednesday: Wait... why the Titanic? Why the Titanic? What about this place is romantic? Is it the fact that thousands of people died there? Is this some kind of sick joke? I can't tell whether he's kidding or not. Maybe I should cancel the date altogether?

Rook: I thought you liked death?

Wednesday: I do. But if he's serious with this joke, it's a massive red flag in and of itself. Why wouldn't he pick a place with a more... pleasant history? Does he have a sense of humor? Or is he just trying to make a statement?

Vera: He says he wants to meet up at the coffee shop. What time suits you?

Wednesday: In that case, 5 PM would be reasonable. That should give enough time for both of us to prepare and get ready in time. Is this acceptable for you?

Vera: Alright, have fun you two~

Wednesday: Thanks, now I'm beginning to feel a little nervous about this. I suppose that's a normal feeling? And I'm sure he's nervous as well. That means that whatever happens will be genuine, right? He'll be authentic? Unfiltered? I shouldn't have anything to worry about? ...What if that's the case? What if he hates me? What if he thinks I'm boring? What if I'm not the mysterious girl he imagined me to be? ...What if he thinks I'm worse than he imagined?

Wooo  boy! So, this was an interesting chapter? Rook and I first started this chapter just wanting to mess around with the AI, but very quickly we realized that Wednesday wasn't really that canonical. Her personality and some of the things she said seemed very...un-Wednesday like.

The two of didn't really have a plan about how we wanted the conversation with Wednesday to go, so we just sort of ended up doing whatever.

And at one point, I had the spontaneous, yet brilliant idea to set Rook up with the one and only Wednesday Addams.

And if her character didn't seem canonical before, after the setting up bit, she just completely lost her personality-

-_-

Anywho, that's pretty much all I have for this chapter! In my personal opinion, this chapter is not as fun as the Loki one since it's not as true to the character as that one was.

Oh, and Rook's now obsessed enough with the site and ended up somehow getting married to Raiden Shogun from Genshin Impact? But before getting married to her, he threatened her with (and I kid you not), nukes, and then somewhere along the line, she turned into a mango tree, and then eventually they got married.

Truly worthy of being mentioned in the World of Random.

Alright, see you guys next chapter~

- Vera Lisle