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[grimtalker]

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.

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[purevanillacookie]

[ Oh, he knows that feeling, but for her? He puts his own self-hatred aside, his own doubts. He shifts his hands to cup her face, pull it back enough he can press a kiss to her forehead. Things he should have done ages ago. ]

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.

[lilyberation]

( he's...

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.

[purevanillacookie]

[ Somewhere Elder Fairy Cookie is staring into the endless expanse of souls beyond death going: she's an idiot but I love her.

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.

[lilyberation]

( "my" white lily...

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.

[purevanillacookie]

[ Haha.

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.

[lilyberation]

Yes, I saw Felicity's warning. ... She is the other child you took in, yes?

... You were a fine king. But somehow, fatherhood suits you even more.

[purevanillacookie]

Oh good! I fear I got a little burnt before her warning came to light. Please make sure to reapply it often!

[ 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. ]

[lilyberation]

Worse, you say? ... Because of the nature of sheep...?

[purevanillacookie]

Yes, I believe so. Not only do I have quite the nature to remain herded up with others, but I have a stronger desire to keep the younger ones close by.

[ Lily, it's very difficult. They are all very young. ]

[lilyberation]

... Ah. It must be troubling, then, that they are so adventurous.

( lily no don't laugh at his woes )

[purevanillacookie]

[ She can laugh, it makes him huff gently but his tail wiggles. Oogh ugh he missed her happiness. ]

They do not listen in the least!

[lilyberation]

You poor thing. Just like that old children's song- perhaps you should have Dark Cacao call them home instead, like the ducks did.

[purevanillacookie]

[ That makes him laugh this time. ]

Perhaps! I am sure he would be much better at it, he does have a way with them.

[lilyberation]

Speaking of... ... never mind. I'm going to go to the store for a bit. Will you be alright...?

[purevanillacookie]

Mm?

[ The suddenness takes him aback a bit, his ears perking up. ]

Oh yes, of course. I do mean it when I say I am doing very well.

[lilyberation]

Okay. I'll be back soon. I... ....




I was going to apologize for attacking you with a pillow but I'm not sorry. I'll make sure I put it back, though.

[purevanillacookie]

Ah... No, it is fine, I deserved it.

[ Don't worry, he will put it back. Or hide it so she can't do it again. ]