He blames himself for Mary Magdalane's tragic death, and is perpetually regretful for stealing time from his contractor, Rosette. Despite his amiable persona, he appears persistently influenced by guilt for his actions and mistakes, both past and present. To this point, Chrono is constantly at war with his true nature, which he desperately tries to reject and deny. He will never hesitate to place himself in damaging positions if it means protecting his companions, and if further provoked, he will transform into his demon form. He rarely allows himself to get upset or angry, but appears to have difficulty controlling himself if his friends are put in danger, particularly Rosette.
He is gentle, friendly, has a good sense of humor and is fiercely loyal. The stubs where his horns once fit are visible above his ears.Ĭhrono was in his child form when he first encountered Rosette and Joshua, but wore a poncho much like the one he donned while working alongside Magdalene, Aion and the Sinners.Ĭhrono displays characteristics quite uncommon for a demon. His hair extends into a seemingly prehensile spine-like appendage, and dark bat-like wings sprout from his back. His eyes turn gold, markings appear on his cheeks and three gem-like symbols become visible on his forehead. In this state he bears great resemblance to his adult form. When Rosette releases the seal, Chrono reverts to his true demon form. He is tall and well-built, and wears a poncho and pants with heavy black boots. His hair, however, extends only to the nape of his neck. In his lesser-seen adult form, Chrono takes on the appearance of a handsome young man with features very akin to his juvenile form. He also wears black tights, high white socks and brown shoes. Beneath it he sports a white dress shirt and a tie. He wears a red band over his forehead and a red tailcoat and shorts decorated with gold embellishments. His long violet hair is generally tied back in a braid with a yellow ribbon. In order to preserve Rosette's time, Chrono most frequently appears in his child form, a boy approximately twelve or thirteen with an olive complexion, large crimson eyes, pointed ears and sharp canine teeth. He displays three in the series: a child form, an adult form and a demon form. Then he turned and disappeared in the swirling snow.Like all his kind, Chrono has the ability to take more than one form. TAKE HER SOMEWHERE WARM AND GIVE HER A GOOD DINNER, he commanded, pushing the bundle into the arms of one of them. Death stepped out into the street and accosted two figures who were tramping through the drifts. The snowflakes fell like angel’s feathers. THERE’S NO BETTER PRESENT THAN A FUTURE.ĭeath scooped up the girl and strode to the end of the alley. “You ain’t really allowed to do that,” said Albert, feeling wretched. Then he set the lifetimer on the air and touched it with a finger. “You know, now that I come to tell someone…”ĭeath looked down at the shape under the falling snow. I suppose people think it’s more… satisfying the other way…” Albert hesitated and then growned. WHY NOT TURN UP BEFORE? AN ANGEL HAS QUITE A LARGE CARRYING CAPACITY. That’s how the story goes, master, ‘s not my fault.”
“More sort of just after the last minute.” Albert coughed nervously. THEY TURN UP AT THE LAST MINUTE WITH WARM CLOTHES AND A HOT DRINK? But, look, it’s all right, anyway, because she wakes up and it’s all bright and shining and tinkling music and there’s angels, master.”ĪH. Now whenever I hear the original Hans Christian Anderson piece, it just makes me angry. If it helps, Sir Terry Pratchett included a great bit of fix-it fanfic for this one in Hogfather. I'd never read The Little Match Girl, until as an adult, I read it out loud to my four-year-old nephew and by the end, I was sobbing so much I could barely choke out the last sentence.