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sticksandbones2024-06-07 03:26 pm
grimtalker) wrote in sticksandbones2024-06-07 03:26 pm
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Hunter here.
We got dragged out here before I had the chance to say this.
[at least after he'd made up his mind on whether or not to say it in the first place, ahaha.]
I found a rainbow feather that the Forest Guardian has confirmed belongs to the Sky Guardian. The feather reacted to a giant, buried bird skull located on the edge of the burned part of town that I believe is hers as well. She may choose to wake up if we can figure out how to motivate her.
What are everyone's thoughts on how to do so? I figured unearthing her would be a good start, but I wasn't here for the awakening of any other Guardians, so I'll have to defer to others' judgment.
Thank you.
We got dragged out here before I had the chance to say this.
[at least after he'd made up his mind on whether or not to say it in the first place, ahaha.]
I found a rainbow feather that the Forest Guardian has confirmed belongs to the Sky Guardian. The feather reacted to a giant, buried bird skull located on the edge of the burned part of town that I believe is hers as well. She may choose to wake up if we can figure out how to motivate her.
What are everyone's thoughts on how to do so? I figured unearthing her would be a good start, but I wasn't here for the awakening of any other Guardians, so I'll have to defer to others' judgment.
Thank you.
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( and what of shadow milk? does he feel his counterpart's weakening? will it empower him? she holds the artifact close to her chest for a moment with a shuddery breath before almost reluctantly holding it out again. something familiar in her heart aches. )
... I remember how it felt. And what about your health...?
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[ He takes the Souljam back, and stares down at it thoughtfully in his hands. He doesn't wear it on him anymore, not even back in the Grove, so he carefully sets it aside. Then takes her hands gently between his and squeezes them.
If she's observant, she will notice his left hand has been covered in a light glove this entire time. Easily hidden because that's the hand he holds his Staff with. ]
I am well. It was not pleasant at first, but I am beginning to adjust. And my health has been as well as before.
[ He's not feeling any effects of his uh... disease, yet. ]
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is she going to lose him, too?
... her eyes fall to his hands. she wears her wraps diligently, for the most part. after all, dark magic will leave it's mark regardless of good intent. (the cracks hurt more than the staining. both are best left unseen.) )
... Pure Vanilla. Do you remember why I wear these wraps? Do you think... I wouldn't notice something similar?
You've done more than just giving up the Light of Truth, haven't you?
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He sighs lightly, tilts his head, his ears drooping. ]
It... is a disease. Not contagious through most means! And unrelated to the Souljam and the creature's Corruption! Several of our friends here are inflicted with it, and I promised I would search for a cure. But to do that-
[ Ah he's rambling again. Cacao is right about that. She would know full well how best they would both go about curing a disease. So instead he pulls his hands back to grab the glove, sliding it off his hand. On his palm, where he cut himself on Passengers crystal, now grows a black rock. It is small yet, a tiny pebble peeking through the skin of the small scar that had been left behind. But it is there, and he has no desire to accidentally cut someone with it and pass it on. ]
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oh, pure vanilla... )
...
I will help with the research. But before that, there is one thing.
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They've both learned from the school of do first and ask forgiveness later. He puts his glove back on as well. His shoulders are stiff. ]
What is it...?
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she immediately closes the distance and starts hitting him repeatedly with it. )
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He gets a pillow to the face. It gets a bleat out of him. He doesn't fight back. ]
W-White Lily Cookie, plea- [ pillow ] -se! It's not - [ pillowed! ] - dangerous I'm - [ pillowed! ] - in control of it! [ pillow! ] Baa!
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( each word is punctuated with another whap of the pillow.
she hopes it hides that she's crying. )
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Hush...
[ He will not hear her put herself down. So he holds her instead, tight and loving. ]
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You can't do this to yourself- to us, to me- not after Elder Fairy... Just knowing what you've done hurts just as much-
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I promise, I will be all right.
[ With both the Oripathy and the Souljam. ]
You will not lose me that easily, White Lily. Have I not always been there, when you returned? Have I not always been waiting? I would not make you come back only to lose me then.
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No. Did you not just recently (for her) tell me if I cannot trust myself, to trust you? You are stronger than this self-doubt and hatred, my dearest friend. Don't let old griefs and pain sweep through you once more. You know you are strong. You have made your mistakes, but you have grown past them. Remember what you have just accomplished. Remember what has been given to you. If I were to truly follow in your footsteps, I would be only so lucky.
[ He holds her head, makes her look at him, and smiles. The same smile he gave her, after Shadow Milk's corruption had been resealed inside the tree. ]
We are together.
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he's not wrong. even if she still doesn't feel she deserved that chance, that role. maybe she just functions better when everything is on fire and it's someone else's fault.
which is horrible.
maybe she DOES need to be at a beach for a month.
... there's an odd flutter in her chest though, the way he holds her, kisses her forehead. it's-
familiar. )
... I'm sorry. Thank you. ... I'm still upset that you did this, though. I will be looking into this disease. You will not be facing this alone.
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He huffs a little laugh and squeezes her cheeks gently before letting his hands drop. ]
If you were not upset, I would truly wonder if you were my White Lily Cookie... but thank you. It means everything to have you and Dark Cacao by my side. With our knowledge combined, I am sure we will pick this apart in no time.
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that. also makes her feel some sort of way.
she will be not thinking about that now. instead she has to- to do a lot, it seems, to support him now. she'd give him her souljam herself if she didn't think it'd crumble her sooner- with her new duty, she owes it to try and live as long as possible, right?
she wipes her eyes and shifts in his hold. )
We must, yes. I have no intention of letting you suffer.
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Ouch!
Oh well if she ever questions him on it he can simply say of course his White Lily, haha, they're besties. Haha. Sigh. He smiles instead and lets his hold on her relent so she can move. ]
Aha, do not worry about that, the only suffering I am doing so far is from the heat.
[ And the yawning abyss that is the missing part of Jam but it's tinier now! It's closing up! ]
Speaking of, please make sure you are covered in lotion before going out. Human skin does not fair well under the sun for long.
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... You were a fine king. But somehow, fatherhood suits you even more.
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[ His tail wiggles gently to the compliment and he smiles, thoughtful. ]
Yes. They are all quite young, and I have grown quite fond of them. I do believe my changes have made it slightly worse, but I enjoy fussing over them.
[ It's far harder to fail as a father when all that requires is love and listening and understanding.... unlike running a Kingdom. ]
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[ Lily, it's very difficult. They are all very young. ]
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( lily no don't laugh at his woes )
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They do not listen in the least!
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