soft birbs

[arcaniststaff]

[ It had been a foolish mis-step. Urianger (and Elidibus, elsewhere) had been exposed to the most extreme of Sharlayan trap in the Great Gubal Library. If a thief triggered such... well, they usually wouldn't be leaving. Why not keep those who wished to be with the books as a guardian?

It was a dark secret. And Urianger had been exposed to it. Thankfully, his magic and the others had stilled it, slowed it - and now he was a half-Skatene man.

Urianger had found himself staying in Dravania, not feeling he could return to the Waking Sands. Not while he was like this. He didn't know if the curse would continue, or if he would become too defensive.

And then the pains had come, and he had begun to nest. Thankfully, he found somewhere safe to nest... not so thankfully, it was out in the open. So perhaps people would see the robed figure who seemed to just be sitting out in the open.

Thankfully, he didn't look too different from a distance. And he had brought some of the books with him. So now he read, letting out soft whistles. ]

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[wordsinthesoul]

[He starts running his hand through, trying to make sure feathers and hair are arrangement comfortably.]

…mm. He certainly seems to know more about the Echo… It wasn't what I expected to happen. Though- I did ask.

[arcaniststaff]

[ Urianger begins to make soft sounds, relaxing. And feeling comfortable. ] Perhaps it triggered due to your trip to another land. Such would alter the soul.

[wordsinthesoul]

[Thancred croons again in response, slowly relaxing as well. His wings come up to shelter them both, comfortable.]

It could well be- everyone who arrived was changed- their abilities with them. It would make sense that would be reflected, on returning home…

[arcaniststaff]

Your abilities changed as well...?

[ Urianger whispered, kissing the other as he held him. ]

[wordsinthesoul]

[He makes a little greedy sound, pressing back into the kiss before parting to speak.]

Yes- I can fly, of course, but I can use songs to influence people, too.

[arcaniststaff]

[ Was it time to talk while making out? Urianger... was okay with that. ]

Like you couldn't already?

[wordsinthesoul]

[He feels comfortable, sneaking another kiss before he speaks again.]

Well, that's true. I suppose that's just a little more magical now. Ah- [He pauses, drawing back a little, to show Urianger he's a little more serious.] If there's something you need to conceal again- that's something we'll need to work around. ['We', he says- hoping that they'll be a team, if that should happen.]

[arcaniststaff]

[ Urianger nods a little - his blush finally fading. ] You'll help me hide it. We'll-- be together.

[wordsinthesoul]

[Thancred smiles and relaxes, cuddling into Urianger again.]. We'll be partners, hm?

[arcaniststaff]

Until I change fully... but that won't happen, with thy aid.

[ Urianger then noticed... the first rays of sunlight. ]

[wordsinthesoul]

No. [He nuzzles into Urianger, a burst of protectiveness striking him.] We'll find an answer- I'll not see you lost to this.

[He glances at the horizon, with a soft sound.]. …should we stay a little longer? Or would you like to move soon?

[arcaniststaff]

[ Urianger thought, before: ]

I'd like to go seek some food, first. I, ahem - have been mostly foraging.

[wordsinthesoul]

That's certainly manageable. [He goes to stand up, reaching out to help Urianger up.]. Let's find something to turn into breakfast, then- I'm sure I can find a few good spots.

[arcaniststaff]

Have you seen the lakes up north? [ Urianger asked, as he stood as well - before he began to remove his robes, so he only had the dress on underneath. So that his wings were free. ]

[wordsinthesoul]

A few times. They're quite lovely… and quiet besides. Oh- [He reaches out.]. May I?

[arcaniststaff]

[ Urianger chirped, tilting his head. ] Of course.

[wordsinthesoul]

Thank you. [He reaches out to touch Urianger's wings stroking them gently.] …If you'd like, I could help you take care of them.

[arcaniststaff]

You could? [ Urianger asked quietly. ] You'd know a lot more then me. Even if mine are part of my arms, and yours are free.

[wordsinthesoul]

Mm. I learned to look after mine- and, well, the person I was Bonded with. -Not in that way. [He leans in to nuzzle Urianger.]. They're still yours.

[arcaniststaff]

I imagine it was not in that way - else you would hath sung about their praises, hm? [ Urianger joked, as he chirped. ] I've never known thee to settle down.

[wordsinthesoul]

[He laughs, tail flicking gently.]. It was a rather unusual situation. Oh? There are certainly people I care for, though.

[arcaniststaff]

Not like that. [ Urianger says quietly, a blush on his cheeks. ] You... continue to move on between ones you love. Even if we continue to meet up again, I wish sometimes we could rest together.

I love you, Thancred.

[wordsinthesoul]

…well. I think I've leant to appreciate staying with others a little more. Certainly… that sounds like a pleasant wish.

[He reaches out to squeeze Urianger's hand, his own heart squeezing pleasantly at those words.]

I love you, too. I'm glad you're here.

[arcaniststaff]

--you do.

[ Urianger was surprised, but he suddenly held Thancred back tightly. He was loved back. Even after everything. ]

[wordsinthesoul]

[He lets out a startled chirp, but then wraps his arms around Urianger.]

You mean so much to me. Let me help take care of you, hm?