"It appears you shrank."

You stare at a dapper, fawn-banded black felt hat, eyes wide.

You tilt your head curiously.

Faintly buzzing, you ask Esei, "...but, why?"

Master Esei of the Ascending Dusk says, "It is fun."

Esei shrugs helplessly.

You stare at a dapper, fawn-banded black felt hat, eyes wide.

You stare blankly into space.

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Was human once on stage."

You click your mandibles together energetically, chittering to yourself.

Faintly buzzing, you say, "That was a disaster."

You stare at a dapper, fawn-banded black felt hat, eyes wide.

Esei nods their head sagely.

You have emoted: Gurashi sighs, shoulders sagging.

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Should probably try on at home."

A cozy living room above the kitchen.                  (#HAH_5)
The shadowy outline of a twisted forest casts a dark gloom here. Eleven steps, all different dimensions and carved from dark ravenwood lead to a comfortable little living area. Dark floors contrast the gentle green shade painted on the walls, and bright, flickering wall sconces. A curved ceiling looks as if it has been scooped directly out of a tree, and thick support joists criss-cross the expanse. Delicate muslin curtains cover either window and barely touch the floor. On both window sills sit half a dozen tiny planters with newly sprouting flowers and herbs inside. Three plain oak doors typically stand closed, but whiffs of lavender and petrichor can be detected when they open, briefly displacing the delicious smells of the kitchen below. The diminutive size, low lighting, and soothing colors of this room invoke a sense of ease and respite. A tapestry depicting the creation of the lyrebird is proudly hanging here. A lush beige carpet is spread out on the ground. There are 2 elegantly carved ravenwood armchairs here. A beautiful couch here glitters with autumn gemstone leaves. A small dark brown tea table stands here. A painting of Gurashi and the Racist Dartboard is proudly exhibited on a nearby wall. Constructed of sturdy cardboard, an ornately decorated box rests on the ground here. A leopard lurks in the shadows, curiously watching anything that moves. Nothing more than a puffball with cerulean eyes, a seal lynx point ragdoll kitten lies here lounging languidly.
You see exits leading east (open door), southeast (closed door), southwest (closed door), and down.

You move about quickly and lose Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist.

You move about quickly and lose Master Esei of the Ascending Dusk.

You have emoted: Gurashi holds up a hand. "Wait here."

You open the oak door to the southwest.

A quaint bedroom overlooking the garden.               (#HAH_6)
Stepping inside this small, relatively plain bedroom, one might believe it belongs to a youth. Ikon collections have been displayed on thin wall-set shelves, and pretty stones, bug shells and picked flowers decorate various surfaces. A small wooden wind chime has been hung from a hook beside one open window, clunking softly while creating simple melodies. The fragrance of the garden wafts into this room, smelling of rich wet dirt and flowers. On the sill of the other window sits a small terrarium filled with moss and rotting wood, and a tiny death watch beetle ticks happily inside. A wooden board has been hung by the door, pinned with important news bulletins and a few lavender letters. Painting its surroundings with gentle sprays of color, a stained glass lantern glows here. Hanging from fine silver, this large snowflake lantern has light blue gems dangling beneath it, causing a gentle sway. A giant cookie-shaped chair sits here, appearing fresh baked and ready to eat. A four poster bed stands here, invitingly strewn with cushions and blankets. Invitingly deep and made of warmly coloured wood, a rocker is here. Pulled open to let the light shine in, a pair of forestal drapes is here. A large ravenwood chest rests on its side in the corner of the room, its front securely closed. A painting of Gurashi and the Faeling Princess is proudly exhibited on a nearby wall. In the shape of an open palm, a metallic sigil lies here.
You see a single exit leading northeast (open door).

You close the oak door to the northeast.

You ponder a dapper, fawn-banded black felt hat thoughtfully, looking it up and down.

You let loose a long breath from your lungs, exhaling slowly.

You slip into a dapper, fawn-banded black felt hat.
He is an ordinary human wyrden demigod. He stands a few inches short of six feet tall with a slim build. His arms and legs are lanky, square hands nervously balled into fists at his side. His sandy skin has been reddened from exposure to the sun, causing an array of tawny-colored freckles to appear upon his long cheeks and thin, upturned nose. Perhaps the most noteworthy thing about him is his straight mop of fiery red hair, complete with a few strands at his part that to obey the natural laws of gravity. A pair of kind gray eyes gaze out from below red bangs, their hue striking against all the surrounding warm hues. Tattooed on his hands is an illustration of a bumblebee constellation. A scarlet hieroglyph rests in the centre of his forehead, flickering with occasional tongues of lightning to show the truefavour of Mysrai, the Shofet of Abyssal Scales.
He is wearing:
<-- lotta jewelry, no pants

Your eyes bug out as you boggle in amazement.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Master Esei of the Ascending Dusk, "AaaaAAAAAAAAAAA."

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Master Esei of the Ascending Dusk, "**You both hear a surprised clattering inside the bedroom, followed by some expletives you didn't know Gurashi knew**." <-- sent to Xenthos and Esei

For just a split second, the colours of the world invert - red becomes green and blue switches with orange. The phenomenon is so brief you are left wondering if it happened at all.

You flail about helplessly.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Master Esei of the Ascending Dusk, "Esei."

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Master Esei of the Ascending Dusk, "Esei, go into the Glomdoring and buy pants."

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Master Esei of the Ascending Dusk, "-Please-."

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Master Esei of the Ascending Dusk, "**You hear a gentle thunk of a head against the bedroom door**." <--sent to Esei and Xenthos again

You hear a couple sharp raps emanate from the oak door to the northeast.

You open the oak door to the northeast.

You yell, "Just THROW IT."

You flail about helplessly.

Pristine black trousers comes lofting in to you from the northeast, and you catch it nimbly.

A crisp, long-sleeved white shirt comes lofting in to you from the northeast, and you catch it nimbly.

You hands fly to your mouth as you give a short gasp of elation.

You have emoted: Gurashi stares down at himself in confusion. "Is just an illusion..."

<-- goes back into living room

Lifting her head, Ilistala looks at you hopefully.

You look about in confusion.

Xenthos begins to follow you. <-- I MISSED THIS, I MISSED THIIIISSSS

Esei ponders you thoughtfully, looking you up and down.

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Wh..."

You stare at Xenthos, eyes wide.

Loudly and without his usual buzz, you say, "WAIT, HOW COME ARE BOTH SO TALL."

You boggle at Xenthos.

You boggle at Esei.

Master Esei of the Ascending Dusk says, "It appears you shrank."

Clapping his hands on either side of his face, you exclaim, "WHY DID SHRINK??!"

You flail about helplessly.

Esei shrugs helplessly.

Esei ponders the situation.

Esei shrieks about how adorable you are, smooshing your cheeks together in a very aunt-like manner.

Flailing as he is poked and prodded and smushed, you say, "Ahh-wait-shtahp."

You flail about helplessly.

You have emoted: Gurashi pulls himself away, raising his hands defensively. "Is too weird! Am changing back!!"

Master Esei of the Ascending Dusk says to you, "You're adorable."

You have emoted: Gurashi swats at the air before Esei in protest before disappearing back inside his room.

<-- goes back into bedROOM NOT REALIZING XENTHOS WAS FOLLOWING ME

You close the oak door to the northeast.

You remove a crisp, long-sleeved white shirt.

You remove pristine black trousers.

Ilistala, an enormous leopard ponders you thoughtfully, looking you up and down.

Ilistala, an enormous leopard stares implacably at you.

(The Shadow Kindred): You say, "HNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO."
(The Shadow Kindred): Xenthos says, "Gurashi brought me in with him."
(The Shadow Kindred): Xenthos says, "Teehee."

You have emoted: Gurashi points at the door. "Go."

(The Shadow Kindred): You say, "Oh my god."

You open the oak door to the northeast.

Ilistala melds into the shadows, quickly disappearing from view.

You stare blankly into space.