Growth

<-- Immediately after my last loggy "On Love, Cousinlings, and Radical Acceptance"

Your melodic voice sings into Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity's mind, "Can I comes up??"

The melodious voice of Cheliyi resonates in your mind, "You cans, yes. Am fine!"

A comfortable retreat among the canopy.                (#HAH_22)
Following the path offered by the camphor tree's burls, one emerges into a small room that has been carefully built around the trunk and branches. It is cozy, the transported wood sanded over meticulously to a smooth finish. Glassless windows offer a safe overlook into the surrounding aethermanse and house, who's walls are so close they could be touched if one reached far enough. A number of homemade windchimes formed of shells, wood, and bone have been hung from the furthest branches, clinking peacefully with each passing breeze. Chain neatly folded, this globe lantern casts a wistful shade of blue on its surroundings. Warm eggplant purple colours the weave of a tidy hemp rug. A disorganized bed of loose cushions sprawls here. An elegant armoire depicting celestial patterns stands here. A painting of the Shee-Slaugh and An'Ryshe is proudly exhibited on a nearby wall. Muginn, the ghost-feathered magpie perches here with a mischievous glint in his eye. A cat of black ink loiters here, glossy eyes intelligent and curious. Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity stands quietly here, trickles of water playing across her form. She wields a radiant chalice in her left hand.
You see a single exit leading down (open door).

Cheliyi pets a cat of black ink ingratiatingly.
A cat of black ink purrs softly as she butts her head into Cheliyi's hand.

You have emoted: Gurashi scrambles up, wings aiding in their ascent. "Ham is downstairs - sorry! Did not mean to be weird."

You reach out, pulling Cheliyi into a tight embrace.

Your wings flap excitedly behind you.

A wry smile spreads across Cheliyi's face.

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "Are fines."

Cheliyi leans close to you and gently lays a kiss upon your forehead.

You have emoted: Gurashi flops forward, then sits up, resting on their knees. "How're you, mine-child?"

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "Mm, am okay. Talked to Miss Fizzadora! Otherwise, have not done muchly."

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "Also got sat on by Dudley."

The corners of Cheliyi's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.

You have emoted: Gurashi giggles. "I need to apologize to her, for running off," They explain, "because of Mister Thalkros killing angels. Am glad she is still a-round." They furrow their brow, grinning. "I was going to makes Ham sit on Esei if they were going to be naughty," They confess impishly.

In an airy, melodic voice, you ask, "Big doggies - are you o-K?"

You have emoted: Gurashi looks Cheliyi over curiously, wings flapping.

Cheliyi nods her head sagely.

You pet a cat of black ink ingratiatingly.
A cat of black ink purrs softly as she butts her head into Gurashi's hand.

Cheliyi pets you ingratiatingly.

You have emoted: Gurashi smiles, rolling over and onto the pillows, sprawling out. "So. I had to sleeps, before. Did not get to hear all of your thinks, thoughts, goings-ons." They stare upside-down at Cheliyi. "Stories. How are you?"

Cheliyi flops back as well, humming softly. "I am... okay."

You tilt your head and listen intently to Cheliyi.

In an airy, melodic voice, you say, "I remember - was sadly news, last times..." (<-- learned Avaris was ousted from Order last time we spoke! But was right before I left D: )

You tilt your head, gaze softening as you frown.

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "Ah, wells."

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "I am... not thinking about its too hard."

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "Mister Avaris wants to be alone most of alls."

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "But do not want him to suffer."

The gray light of morning bleeds through the branches of the Ravenwood trees.

Incredulously, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "But he -wants- to suffers, weirdly."

Cheliyi sighs quietly, her frills drooping as her tail drags on the ground behind her.

You have emoted: Gurashi's lip twitches as they listen, looking at the natural patterns within the wooden ceiling. "...must feel like like deserves it," They say quietly. "That is not uncommon, among kepheran males..."

Loud to the point of seeming reverberation, cicadas play out buzzing dissonances.

Cheliyi sighs quietly, her frills drooping as her tail drags on the ground behind her.

Cheliyi gives you a friendly squeeze.

Sagely, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "The hives are stupid."

You have emoted: Gurashi flinches. "They are ... outdated," They state finally, nodding. "Remember - were locked away, from the rest of the Basins for soooo long..."

A flurry of blackthorn petals arrives from the down, thorny vines sprouting within the floral cloud and twining together to form the body of Esei.

In an airy, melodic voice, you say, "Did not know were anything else..."

Esei gives a midnight black rose to you.
Esei gives a bright yellow rose to Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity.

You eyes light up as you smile.

Skeletal white blossoms flower along the flesh of Esei as their body splits apart into a blizzard of blackthorn petals that leave to the down.

Cheliyi hums softly, her mauve frills vibrating with song.

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "Still stupid."

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "Because," She states, rolling over to flop across Gurashi's chest,"you exist, and are one of the best things in my life, but they will not value you as muchly because of something as silly as being born differents."

You have emoted: Gurashi huffs as they are squashed, lifting their flower so they do not crush it. "I know."

Cheliyi's mauve frills twitch to some errant sound.

In an airy, melodic voice, you say, "All can do is try to make changes, one steps at a time, yes." They look back up at the ceiling. "I have been, ah, working. On another book? A sadder one, than the other ones. About my kepheran experiences, yes."

In an airy, melodic voice, you say to Cheliyi, "In hopes that can bring about some changes. Give hopes, to other males who left, that they are more than the destiny that was originally destermined for thems."

Cheliyi smiles softly.

Cheliyi hugs you with no small amount of effort, pulling you into a tight embrace.

A passing breeze causes the flame within a delicate glass lantern to flicker, innumerable tiny flowers suddenly painting the surroundings in a colorful wash of pale blues and violets.

Warmly, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "Am prouds of you Dad."

You reach out, pulling Cheliyi into a tight embrace.

Blurting out, you say to Cheliyi, "And I am proud of YOU, mine-childs!"

The eyes of Cheliyi go briefly out of focus.
Cheliyi blinks.

Cheliyi giggles happily.

You have emoted: Gurashi smiles, wings flapping, pinned by the pillows. "You are a very goodly you!"

You see Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity yell, "You can come ups, you knows! Are not sneaky, dad."

The corners of Cheliyi's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.

A flurry of blackthorn petals arrives from the down, thorny vines sprouting within the floral cloud and twining together to form the body of Esei.

Esei gasps in delight, reaching out to boop Cheliyi lightly on the nose with their finger.

You have emoted: Gurashi wiggles anxiously.

Cheliyi blinks.

In an airy, melodic voice, you say to Esei, "You are not Tridemon!"

Cheliyi inhales sharply, and then sneezes so hard that her frills puff out like balloons.

Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "No."

You have emoted: Gurashi looks at the entrance to the treehouse room expectantly.

Cheliyi stares blankly into space.

Cheliyi giggles happily.

Esei pets a cat of black ink ingratiatingly.
A cat of black ink purrs softly as she butts her head into Esei's hand.

You have emoted: Gurashi gives Cheliyi another squishy hug, then sits upright, staring expectantly to the ladder.

Esei ponders the situation.

Esei violently grabs at an invisible rope and whips it out into nothingness.

Cheliyi blinks.

The corners of Cheliyi's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.

A swirl of sparkling motes of light appears over head and dumps Tridemon unceremoniously to the ground.

Esei nods their head sagely.

Tridemon turns towards the down and steps forward, instantly collapsing into a torrent of water that rushes outwards with a thunderous crash of water.

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

Skeletal white blossoms flower along the flesh of Esei as their body splits apart into a blizzard of blackthorn petals that leave to the down.

In an airy, melodic voice, you say, "...DEAR ONE."

Your snout twitches and trembles at the air, sensing through a striped badger nose upon your face the faint traces of others in the surrounding area.
You make out the scent of Tridemon coming from A sheltered grove of wild clover and vines.
You make out the scent of Esei coming from A charming patio overlooking oblivion.
You make out the scent of Cheliyi coming from A comfortable retreat among the canopy.

You flop down onto the ground.

Cheliyi openly laughs, her frills resonating with joy as the occasional squeak escapes her.

You fret over everything that might go wrong.

You have emoted: Gurashi sits up, puffing up. "He didn't get his cake!"

You have emoted: Gurashi frowns, then slowly turns to look back to Cheliyi. "...he can come and get it..." They inhale. "You were saying, though. Telling me things. I still wanna know."

You have emoted: Gurashi plants their hands on the ground and awkwardly scoots their butt closer to be next to Cheliyi again.

Esei tells you, "...uh..."

Your melodic voice sings into Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk's mind, "You are O-K?"

Esei tells you, "I can confirm I am not plagued."

Your melodic voice sings into Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk's mind, "You were not."

A gust of wind carries on it the pleasant warmth of the noon day sun and the tranquil song of insects.

From somewhere unseen, a cat meows softly before it is heard scampering off.

Cheliyi snuggles up close and leans comfortably on you.

You pet Cheliyi ingratiatingly.

Your melodic voice sings into Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters's mind, "...are you O-K? Dear one?"

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "Um... guess, also..."

You tilt your head and listen intently to Cheliyi.

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "Hm. Mostly just have been thinking about Mister Avaris. And because it was what me and my Lady talked about last months."

Your melodic voice sings into Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters's mind, "...are you wanting kisses? I do not think Cheliyi should see that though. I can come give you kisses if you wants."

You tilt your head, gaze softening as you frown.

In an airy, melodic voice, you say, "So it is most of what is on your brains..."

You pet Cheliyi ingratiatingly.

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "Is... weird, in a ways. Feels like She notices me more than He ever dids. Even though He is... yknow. Always watchings."

Softer, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "I... really like Hers. Love Her, honestlies. Is nice, to trust Someone again."

You gaze softens as you smile.

Gently, you say, "It is nice, isn't it?" They lean over, smooching the mugwump on the forehead. "I am so happy, for you."

The Mantle of Starlight shimmers and twinkles as the starlit darkness that it is formed of continues its eternal motion.

Cheliyi hums softly, her mauve frills vibrating with song.

You give Cheliyi a friendly squeeze.

Your melodic voice sings into Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters's mind, "*a childish pout*."

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "Let's go jump hims."

Cheliyi nods her head sagely.

You have emoted: Gurashi remains flopped. "He might be naked," They tease. "Never sneaks up on someone in their bedrooms."

You narrow your eyes at Cheliyi, canting your head and peering at her suspiciously.

You reach over and ruffle Cheliyi's hair fondly.

Cheliyi giggles happily.

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "Fine."

Smiling faintly, you say, "Before..."

In an airy, melodic voice, you say, "...I really, AM proud of you, mine-child." They look the mugwump over thoughtfully. "Where you are, how far you have comes."

In an airy, melodic voice, you say to Cheliyi, "I am glad, that you live in Celest. That you have a Mantles." They reach out and fix where it rests on the mugwump's legs. "That you have a Goddess you loves."

Brilliant sunset hues bathe your surroundings in a vividly carmine afterglow.

Quietly, you say, "Earlier was talking to Esei ..."

Cheliyi tilts her head curiously.

In an airy, melodic voice, you say, "Was letting them know, that once got married... would make me Regalis, yes. No longer, a Shee-Slaugh. An'Ryshe." They say this, strangely calm. "Wyrdenkin. I told them, that I would not ever be able to be Wyrdenkin, again."

In an airy, melodic voice, you say, "Because, I am happy, where I am, even if the things that I have done make me sad. I do not want to be at odds with them ...but..."

Cheliyi pauses, sitting up. Quietly, she reaches over and puts her hand atop your's.

Quietly confessing, you say, "My Mantles, it doesn't hurt me. And the Ladies of the City have never ... made me feel badly, for being who I ams. Nor have they ever frightened me."

You have emoted: Gurashi pauses at this. "Well, O-K, that one time the Lady Empyreals gave me a warning to be-have, that was scary, but NO OTHER TIMES."

Cheliyi blinks.

Cheliyi peers at you unscrupulously.

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "She -whats-."

Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity thinks to herself: **a surge of confused indignance.**.

You have emoted: Gurashi puffs their cheeks. "Must understand how my departing the Glomdoring looked to other peoples... 'n Peoples. She just did not want me to be naughty, bring Chaos into New Celest, know? Is Her jobs to protect New Celest...."

Cheliyi purses her lips pensively, gazing off into the distance as she carefully gathers her thoughts.

With a sigh, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "Yes, is Her job. And... guess, is fairs. She would not be scary without a really goodly purpose."

In an airy, melodic voice, you say, "I yam scary."

Cheliyi peers at you unscrupulously.

You have emoted: Gurashi puffs up excitedly, wiggling.

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "You are the least spooky thing in the whole Basin."

Cheliyi squishes your face gently.

Your melodic voice sings into Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters's mind, "Dear one - am I scary? I could try to be, maybe..."

You have emoted: Gurashi gasps aloud as they are squished, plumage ruffling up even more. "Oh no!" They warble.

You beam broadly at Cheliyi.

Cheliyi giggles happily.

Cheliyi pulls her hands away, falling into silence.

You have emoted: Gurashi watches Cheliyi lean back, canting their head to the side. "Sovereign for your thinks?"

Your melodic voice sings into Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters's mind, "I do not mind not being scary."

Softly, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "I am happier here too. Existence does not hurt, at least. Not as muchly. No one is yelling at me for what to dos, do not feel hungry... feel safer. I feel like I am me, and that no one can rip a rug from beneath mes."

Esei tells you, "Ah... I am sorry."

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "Went into Glomdorings, recently. To visit Esei. And... was nice. My siblings have stopped yelling, and I do not feel terrible. Is just... a place, now. Nothing that rips at my heart."

You look at Cheliyi hopefully.

Quietly, you say, "Just a place..."

You reach out, pulling Cheliyi into a tight embrace.

Your melodic voice sings into Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk's mind, "What for?"

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters has left the realm of Lusternia.

Cheliyi nods her head sagely.

Cheliyi hugs you with no small amount of effort, pulling you into a tight embrace.

Esei tells you, "** a shiver across the dark aether. silence. **."

You give Cheliyi a friendly squeeze.

Golden shades radiate from your chest and your heart beats faster with newly-appeared determination.

With a slow nod, you say, "Good."

You gaze softens as you smile.

You hum softly to yourself.

The gray light of morning bleeds through the branches of the Ravenwood trees.

Esei tells you, "...nothing important. Do not worry."

You have emoted: Gurashi heaves a great sigh. "...which brings me back to needings to wriiiiiiiiiiite things," They flop backwards. "Ah, dear one left..." They pout. "I will give him his belated cakes, later."

Cheliyi nods her head sagely.

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "Can come alongs, while you write."

You brandish an azure, marble clipboard menacingly.

The corners of Cheliyi's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.

In an airy, melodic voice, you say, "I will go nowheres!"

Your wings flap excitedly behind you.

Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, Slakened Cheliyi, Novitiate of Purity says, "Alrights."

Cheliyi flops back, yawning slightly.
<-- ANd then wholesome nonsense and me having to leave and do things but wholesome conversations :')