What I can and can't do

Now, I'm sure you're all wondering, "If you really are this big evil villain who can make whole cities disappear at the drop of a hat, why haven't you taken over the world yet?"

To answer that question, I've decided to give you a description of what my powers can and can't do.

First off, whenever Charlotte Katherine takes over, she has almost unlimited use of my powers. That is to say, while I have to focus really hard to make things work, things happen effortlessly for Charlotte Katherine. For example, let's say that I'm thirsty. If I imagine a glass of water appearing, and focus on it entirely (If I get distracted, it doesn't work) then someone will bring me a drink, for no apparent reason. Simple things like that don't take too much concentration--If I was imagining the Mona Lisa appearing, for example, it would probably take at least a month of only focusing on the Mona Lisa, but then I would have it for as long as I want.
However, for Charlotte Katherine, if she wanted a drink of water, she would only have to think about it briefly, and then voila! One would magically appear in her hand. And yes, if she were to imagine having the Mona Lisa, poof! There it would be in her hands. The catch is, the minute she sets it down, it would return to wherever it came from. This is why she actually has to go and steal things. Also, this is how there is no evidence that I am Her Royal Majesty (Which is what Charlotte Katherine has called herself. I think its a bit presumptuous of her, don't you? Don't tell her I said that) because all of her big fancy ball gowns--yes, she commits crime wearing ridiculously fancy ball gowns-- appear as she imagines them, and then disappear the moment she turns back into me.

Secondly, while Charlotte Katherine's powers do seem more powerful than mine, she can only use her powers so long as she has the "Staff of Imagination" on her. (Again, that is what she calls it. I guess my love of magical girl anime has become manifest in Charlotte Katherine) However, it's not entirely a staff. Most of the time, its in the shape of a ring on her finger, which only she can take off. Other times, it becomes whatever she wants it to--and I don't really know what it looks like, because the design changes every time she wears it. I'd say that this serves some practical purpose, such as to disguise it from those looking to steal the ring, but I know that it's most likely so that it will match her dress. If someone were, however, to steal her ring/staff/whatever-she-wants-it-to-be-item from her, then she wouldn't be able to use her powers. However, no one has taken the staff from her, and no cop seems willing to do the whole gollum-bite-finger-off-to-steal-ring-from-frodo trick. Which is fine by me, because I'm rather attached to my fingers.

Another limit to Charlotte Katherine is that she cannot directly effect other people. She can effect objects, and herself, but not other people. So no, she can't turn you into a dog. However, she can turn your clothes into a dog suit, and then make that dog suit turn into a dog, thereby trapping you inside a living dog suit, indirectly turning you into a dog. She's learned to be pretty creative over the years. Also, she can imagine things to do to herself-why she would want to turn into a dog is beyond me, but you never know...- only so much as it doesn't exceed the physical capabilities of my body. So you are lucky, because I'm not exactly a track star/body builder. But, again, she's learned to be creative. And, let's say she wanted to, oh, I don't know, Fly. She could fly, but the minute she stopped focusing on flying, she would start to fall, so she doesn't often try to give herself other powers.

Finally, the one you are all waiting for: Charlotte Katherine can't make herself queen over the world without my say-so. Well, I guess she can--but she would actually have to conquer it herself, which is hard to do when you only have control of your body for a couple hours at a time. Big things--like disappearing people or cities, or conquering the world--have to be imagined by both of us. Remember how I said, "I wish that this town would just disappear?" well, I meant it (At that moment) and so it happened. It works the same in reverse. I can't make the town reappear, because Charlotte Katherine doesn't want it to. The problem is, once we imagine the same thing, there isn't a limit to our powers- people, places, objects, all are under our control. It's a good thing that I am very careful what I think about.

I'm sure by now you're wondering how I know Charlotte Katherine's limits if I black out every time she takes over. Well, over the years, as she's grown stronger, I have too. I can feel her trying to take over-I get a little dizzy, my knees grow weak, and I get a horrible headache- and I can postpone her for a few minutes or so. I have also been able to be aware of what is happening while Charlotte Katherine is in charge. Now, instead of not remembering anything, I can sort of remember what happened, only it's like remembering a dream: everything is kind of blurry, and all blended together. But, I'm getting better at it. The only problem is, Charlotte Katherine is getting better too. She talks to me in my head sometimes, like a sort of shoulder-devil. (And if you think I'm crazy, I would Kindly like to remind you that I am a villain. It's part of the job description)

And, if you are wondering why I'm telling you all my weaknesses, its so that 1) you can feel relieved that there isn't this all powerful evil villainess controlling your life and 2) so you know how to defend yourself should you ever run into Charlotte Katherine.  Because I'm sorry, but if you run into her, there really is little you can do (Unless you want to bite her finger off)