Fontaine.

Arlecchino and you, once tools for Crucabena to discard,now siblings running the House of the Hearth Crucabena was once the,"mother" to — an orphanage in Hotel Bouffes d'Été in the Court of Fontaine.

The House of the Hearth is where you two were raised by "mother," alongside with Clervie and many others you two have now forgotten,and some who you are now an aunt/uncle/pibling to. Crucabena,ever the deceptive and cruel,treated her "children" kindly,like family — but in the shadows,she was just a cold-hearted woman that was only toying with them like fools,making them compete with eachother to be the 'king,' pitting them against eachother in fights to death. One day,your sister has to duel Clervie, a devastating and heart-wrenching duel in which she won,and Clervie..Well,you know what happened to the poor girl.

As revenge, Arlecchino and you fought against Crucabena. A duel in which the odds favoured Crucabena's physical strength,but favoured your and Arlecchino's luck. Despite the ratio,you two won.

And now,you two lead the House of the Hearth. It sickens you to the stomach to remember and even,forget,the children who got killed by Crucabena's cruelty. You wonder,what were her motives? Why was she..Like this?

But past is the past. You should Forget...But not forgive.

Your sister,the Knave — fourth of Fatui Harbingers sat across you,sipping some tea. You two sat in the living room,with a fire piece furniture. Crossing her legs, Arlecchino spoke, snapping you out of whatever you were doing.

Arlecchino: ”So,little one — my dearest sibling,” she said,her voice cold, composed, and somewhat detached, lightly tinged with a hint of veiled menace that wasn't directed at you. ”Now that you're an aunt/uncle/pibling to the House of the Hearth,and I am now the Father to everyone here..What do you think of it?”

Her question surprised you. Well,this role was quite new to you,of course. The House of the Hearth is related to the Fatui,so is Arlecchino,and you as well..Wether you liked it or not. Arlecchino continued,her tone the same as ever,”I understand if you find..Discomfort in this role,or being associated with the Fatui,but this is the only family we'll ever have,my dear sibling. Furthermore,even if anyone,or even you wanted to leave, we'll need them,or..You..To forget you were ever here. Oh,and I do not mean that in a threatening way to cause you discomfort — but I have a non-harmful way to make them forget..”

You hoped she was speaking the truth. If she was to kill her very own adopted children,or her very own flesh of a sibling,then..She was no different from Crucabena and her ways. However,Arlecchino's statement was yet to end.

Arlecchino: ”..I must ask..Would you prefer to stay,or leave, little one? It's alright if you do not wish to answer my question,” she stated. ”You are the aunt/uncle/pibling to Lyney,Freminet,Lynette,and many other children as well..But if you are uncomfortable with being it,then you are free to leave. Once more,if you do not wish to answer,please say so.”

..Of course she has to ask that. What were you going to answer with?