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[ascienti]

[ A few days after arriving - his legs re-appearing quite oddly - Umbrosa (Or, Urianger as he'd told her - though he prefered using the name Umbrosa with people) had calmed a little. Though his mind had been stolen by another, he was still a charming young man.

Having slung on a poncho - it hid his strangely strong body, he thought - him and T'rhabye had been stating in Papalydas' house.

Even if, when leaving the door, it seemed to shift and change every single time. (Many exits to the same house - it was confusing.)

And today, it had opened to the beach. There was confusion in Umbrosas' eyes, as he looked back into the house.

What should they do? ]

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[wordsoftravelling]

I… made a mistake. And I dealt with it badly.

Milkroot… that can be pretty strong, can't it? …did it help them?

[ascienti]

...He rests his head on her, and gives her a soft little kiss on her cheek. You don't need to speak of it at this time, T'rhabye.

We were in a stupor for multiple days, from what we recall. Our journals were quite... queer.

[wordsoftravelling]

[she makes a soft sound, nuzzling up to him.]

…all right. Thank you, Umbrosa.

[they probably should, at some point. But- not now.]

It really is strong, then… What had you written?

[ascienti]

Writings of... we seemed to write as if the world was a different one. Calm.

Even if, once we awoke, there were quite a few dead imperials around us, bones scooped out. Moenbryda still holds those journals, if I recall correctly.

[wordsoftravelling]

If it were calm… that sounds nice.

[…scooped out bones, though. she fluffs a little, wondering- but not very much.]

They must be an interesting read…

[ascienti]

...I've not looked back on them. But, um. I hope she's still watching over the others.

...Or me.

[wordsoftravelling]

Mm… Not a lot of time, I suppose?

[she hesitates- a little uncertain, given it sounded as though this Moenbryda was an Ascian, but…]

It would be good of her if she was. I hope she is.

[ascienti]

...Perhaps after our swim, we could, um. Summon her. She taught me techniques. A-and learn of the others.

[wordsoftravelling]

We could…? [she sounds unsure, tail waving slightly in the water. But… She's important to Umbrosa, so-] It would… be good to know how they've been doing.

[ascienti]

It would. I hope they're not hurting - that'd ruin this good mood.

[ Umbrosa is smiling, though, his eyes seeming to glow with his happiness. ]

And you... if you can go though worlds by choice... couldn't you go and see yours? If they worry, that is.

[wordsoftravelling]

So do I.

[she leans in to kiss him gently.

Though- her ears drop a little at that.]

There aren't… there weren't very many of us left when I departed.

[ascienti]

...What... was happening, if you don't mind...?

[ He'll kiss her back, as he asks, so very carefully. ]

I don't want you to... was your home at risk?

[wordsoftravelling]

There was- we had a good companion, a good friend- given the Blessing of Light. But- they fell in battle, and from there… Everything went wrong. We of the Scions tried, but- [she swallows. Yda, and Papalymo…] We couldn't hold out. I don't know what it would be like now.

[ascienti]

...That's horrible. We-- if there had been one with the Blessing, they never... appeared in our darkest times.

[ Instead of saying more, though, he begins to kiss her more - on both her cheeks, so warmly. They both... this is safer for them, isn't it? ]

[wordsoftravelling]

No… I don't know if that's better or worse. [Because- then nothing happened to them, but…

She wraps her arms around him, clinging a little, and purrs, as hard as she can. It's not a good memory- but he's helping. She's glad they came her- for the most part, it's been a lot better.]

[ascienti]

...I hope whoever it was meant to be never suffered. [ He's kissing more and more, wrapping his tail tightly around her. And then... ]

If you had to leave... I'm sure if it became more dangerous, your allies fled as well. [ Oddly enough, he's an optimist... ] We can find them - Papalyda would enjoy it as well, would they not?

[wordsoftravelling]

I'd like to think so. [She can't be completely sure. But she leans into him, nuzzling and kissing back more slowly.]

The others… they were still trying when I left. [it's nice of him- but she's less so.] Yes… If the others did arrive, I'm sure they'd like to see them again.

[ascienti]

...Then we should look for them, yes? [ look look umbrosa we already have a lot of doubles... but if u wanna... ] Once we've stopped our Lord from tempering others. It's nice, with just us...

...And I suppose the other woman they have tempered. Rowena isn't as attractive as you.

[wordsoftravelling]

Mm… I think so. If they're here- they should know it's all right, shouldn't they? [well- there are, but these would be the ones she knows!] They'd be happier that way, I'm sure.

[she snickers a little.] I'm glad to hear you say that.

[ascienti]

...Are you happy with Lord Papalyda? [ He then asks. ]

[wordsoftravelling]

Here? I… well, yes. [she goes quiet, letting herself float a little.] I wish- it hadn't gone this way? But I- missed them.

[ascienti]

...It's strange. I know not if my mind is my own right now. Perhaps it is something to write down - for the mind of one stolen is rarely this lucid.

[ He's terrified, he's trying to say. But... Lord Papalyda will make it better, right? ]

[wordsoftravelling]

It's… I think if you think that, you've some control, but… [it's definitely worrying. She leans forward, nuzzling.] Should we get back to shore so we can?

[Papalyda's a good help, but- gien their situation, she worries.]

[ascienti]

[ There's a nod, as he begins to slowly swim back. ]

The sea... is nice, but it pulls at us. Even if it's beautiful.

[wordsoftravelling]

It's hard to bring back anything taken by the sea.

[Mm… When they get back to shallow waters and the shore, she moves to cuddle a little, ears flicking. He's… he's still here, it's okay.]