Cheliyi's Concern

You have emoted: Gurashi writes: 'CAN HELP WITH MORE? HOW ARE? GETTING ALONG O-K?' They look up at Cheliyi hopefully.

Eyes flicking away to avoid Gurashi's gaze, Initiate to the Tah'vrai, Cheliyi says, "I... I believe so. I have had some slight worries about fitting into the commune, some things that do not... sit well with me. But I am sure that I'll work them out."

Cheliyi's smile grows hesitant, as she glances back down at you. "I'm sure you must have other things to attend to, and I wish you the best of luck with them. Thank you for your time, truly."

Esei stares implacably at Cheliyi.

You tilt your head, gaze softening as you frown.

You have emoted: Gurashi does not leave, writing something that they hold up for Cheliyi to read once more: 'WORRIES ARE BEST SHARED SO CAN BE BEST!'

Cheliyi blinks, clearly surprised. "I... well. I don't wish to bother you both with trivial concerns."

You tilt your head, gaze softening as you frown.

You have emoted: Gurashi huffs and puffs and scribbles something quickly: 'NOT TRIVIAL IF IS CONCERN!' They puff their cheeks, tail a blur of orange and white.

With silvery tones, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "No concern is trivial."

With silvery tones, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "You said something about not fitting in? Some things worried you?"

You have emoted: Gurashi nods in agreement to Esei's comment, gazing up at the wyrdenwood with wide, concerned eyes.

Cheliyi frowns deeper. "Well, I believe that I used to spend long periods of time alone. I... can hear the trees, and could do so even before my... transformation. But sometimes, my siblings say things to me that are... -interesting.- One might even call them cruel."

Esei tilts their head and listens intently to Cheliyi.

You have emoted: Gurashi does not make much movement, merely listening as they gaze up at Cheliyi with a curious, empathetic expression.

Cheliyi glances at Gurashi, her eyes obscured by cascading leaves, before she quickly glances away. "And these things... they do not feel like things a family would say to each other in compassion. Not to mention, I have felt... concern for some of our commune members, even as little as I was aware of their plights."

Esei's brow quirks upward, gesturing for elaboration.

You have emoted: Gurashi's short tail begins to wag anxiously as they listen, holding a notepad covered in flowers and pollen-dusted bees to their chest, joined in Esei's eagerness for elaboration.

Cheliyi's branches creak inwards, as if the Wyrdenwood is trying to make her presence smaller. "I do not know how much to say, for my words may be considered... I believe the word some use is sacrilegious? I wish to anger none."

Esei shrugs helplessly.

With silvery tones, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "Your intent is to simply tell us."

You have emoted: In bold letters that nearly take up the entire page, Gurashi suddenly writes: 'CARING NEVER WRONG.'

Cheliyi's lips purse, before the words burst from her like water from a dam. "I believe that the Lady Viravain and Lord Nocht are being unnecessarily cruel to Gurashi. And it upsets me deeply. I haven't seen much, but I've heard things on the Aetherwaves, and your interaction with Him left me... doubting." She winces, leaves trembling as if expecting to be slapped.

You stare at Cheliyi, eyes wide.

Both of Esei's brows raise.

You have emoted: Gurashi looks like they are too taken aback to know really what to say, staring up at the eyes of the Wyrdenwood in surprise. After a time, their gaze drops, and they look at Esei, as if embarrassed.

Deep in thought, Esei leans their cheek on their hand.

With silvery tones, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "I would not call Their actions cruel."

Cheliyi blinks slowly, shoulders lowering.

With silvery tones, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "Gurashi..."

Esei purses their lips pensively, gazing off into the distance as they carefully gather their thoughts.

You have emoted: Gurashi lifts their charcoal, then writes in slow, blocky letters: 'YOU ARE SWEET.'

With silvery tones, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "Some lessons can only be learned the hard way."

Cheliyi frowns. "It is not sweet, it's- I'm -doubting- the gods. As far as I'm aware, that's deeply upsetting for most."

With silvery tones, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk says, "To be mortal is to doubt."

You have emoted: 'GLOMDORING IS HARSH PLACE TO LIVE.' Gurashi's words are continued below. 'SOMETIMES MAKE DECISIONS THAT DEEPLY OFFEND. THE WAY THEY TREAT ME IS NOT REFLECTION OF HOW ARE TO REST OF GLOMDORING.' They do not tear away their gaze. 'AM SORRY MY PROBLEMS GAVE YOU TROUBLES.'

Esei caresses a phantasmal shroud of shadows gently.

You glance askance at Esei.

You have emoted: Gurashi resumes looking up at Cheliyi, their eyes wide and sincere.

You think to yourself: ** washes of gray-blue apology **.

Cheliyi's eyes narrow, her lips opening as if to strongly argue against you, before they suddenly snap shut, and she looks sick with herself. "You don't need to be sorry, Gurashi."

You think to yourself: ** guilt - guiltier **.

You have emoted: Gurashi's frown deepens, and they take a step forward, then another, then finally shuffle up to Cheliyi and wrap as much of their arms around the wyrdenwood's trunk as they can manage.

Cheliyi freezes, before she hesitantly leans down to wrap her arms around you in return. Her expression is clearly torn, but something seems to harden in her gaze before she just smiles weakly. "Thank you."

You lean against Cheliyi, eyes half-closing.

With several beats of their wings, Esei alights upon Bizirik, the leothin's shoulder.

Bizirik, the leothin lets out a little noise, a mix between a whine and a snort.

You have emoted: Gurashi finally pulls back from Cheliyi, smiling tiredly. They write: 'YOU ARE GOOD'. Then, they tap where they had previously written 'CARING NEVER WRONG.'

Cheliyi pats your head, smiling weakly in return. "I'll take your word for it."

You have emoted: Gurashi writes: 'MUST GO - DO NEED?' They bite their lip, offering the pad to Cheliyi and Esei in turn.

Esei shakes their head at you.

Esei ponders the situation.

Esei points accusingly at Bizirik, the leothin.

Bizirik, the leothin strikes a pose.

Cheliyi shakes her head. "I'll be fine. Enjoy the rest of your day, Gurashi."

You give chocolate-covered ice cream on a stick to Initiate to the Tah'vrai, Cheliyi.

You give chocolate-covered ice cream on a stick to Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk.

Cheliyi blinks in surprise, before smiling a little brighter.