Of course.

The melodious voice of Tridemon resonates in your mind, "Wheeeeee."

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters, "Pff- what? Are you alright, Dad?"

The melodious voice of Tridemon resonates in your mind, "Mmhmm."

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters, "What is fun, yes? Is something happening? Oh! Is the seesaw finally in New Celest?"

The melodious voice of Tridemon resonates in your mind, "Dunno. Just woke up."

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters, "Pff. Yes, that is fair enough."

The melodious voice of Tridemon resonates in your mind, "So! How are you doin'?"

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters, "Mm, I am alright, yes. Deciding what I should do for the rest of the weave, yes."
Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters, "Maybe I should...."

You portal to Celestial Leviathan.

Sun of a Beach.
Stretching out in every direction is a somewhat oddly colored beach- rather than white or brown or red sand, the sand here is largely a bluish-violet. In the immediate area though is a wide, pristine beach blanket covering the warm sands, along with a wide, colorful umbrella that shades a portion of the blanket from the eternal noontime sun. Next to the blanket is a wooden sign which has been planted deep in the sand, with the words 'Out to Lunch' painted neatly across the weathered boards in black and gold. Off to the north, a forest of rising bamboo can be seen in the distance. The light of day shines brightly. Perpetually ticking away the hours, the Immortal Clock of Past's Restoration stands proudly nearby. Sparkling liquids bubble up from a fountain here. Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters lingers nearby, the air about him singing with the rush of the ocean. He wields a dazzling white staff crowned by a platinum pearl in his left hand.
You see exits leading north, east, and down.

You playfully glomp Tridemon, sending him crashing to the floor beneath you.
You give a trillingly melodic laugh, your frills resonating with joy.

Tridemon reaches over and ruffles your hair with a fond expression.

Grinning, you ask, "Hi hi, did I surprise you?"

Tridemon pets you ingratiatingly.
Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Maybe a little."
That is not a valid command.

The call of a cicada welcomes the setting of the sun and the coming night.

You giggle happily.
You have emoted: Cheliyi hums, and sits down beside Tridemon on the sand.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says to you, "Having fun?"

A gentle rolling of waves laps at the sand's edge.

You have emoted: Cheliyi watches the waves, absentmindedly doodling in the sand. She glances up at Tridemon, and grins, shielding her eyes from the sun. "Mhm. I like this beach, now, I think. Lots of fun memories."

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Even though it's purple?"

You glance askance.

The corners of Tridemon's mouth turn up as he grins mischievously.

Mumbling, you say, "We-... well, yeah. It's okay. There are some nice purple things."
You smile softly at Tridemon.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "One or two. Maybe."

You grin mischievously at Tridemon.
Sagely, you say, "Maybe."

You have emoted: Cheliyi uses her hand to smooth out her previously nonsensical squiggles, sketching out a blocky, angular tree with webbed fingers. After a moment's pause, she draws a large, spiky blob around the top, presumably a mass of leaves.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says to you, "Have you shown Gurashi that letter?"

You shake your head.
Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you say, "Dad hasn't been awake yet, I think."

You have emoted: Cheliyi ponders her sand-doodle, and adds a small blob on one of the many branches, and atop that blob, a blocky bird.

Tridemon reaches over and ruffles your hair with a fond expression.
You tilt your head curiously at Tridemon.

The soft sounds of a zither being played and the cry of a crane in flight echo in from somewhere.

Gurashi, The Heart's Friend has entered the realm of Lusternia.
The body of Gurashi, The Heart's Friend appears in a flash and their soul descends to fill it, causing the previously expressionless face to fill with emotion.

Gurashi stares blankly into space.
Gurashi's eyes widen as they stare at you.
Gurashi stares at Tridemon, eyes wide.
Gurashi glances askance.
Gurashi begins to tumble towards the north.

Gurashi blushes furiously.

Rubbing their eyes, Gurashi, The Heart's Friend says, "Sorry sorry sorry."

Bizirik, the leothin trots in with head high, butting Gurashi gently with her head.
As Bizirik, the leothin comes to a stop, Gurashi pulls out A Trusty Saddle of the Rider and attaches it to Bizirik, the leothin, pulling and tightening until the saddle fits firmly in place.
Bizirik, the leothin begins to follow Gurashi obediently.

Gurashi looks between you and Tridemon, wide-eyed.

Tridemon nudges you lightly.

Gurashi blinks.
In an airy, melodic voice, Gurashi, The Heart's Friend asks, "...uhm. How...are?"

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "'m alright."

You have emoted: Cheliyi pauses her tree doodle in the sand, smiling up at Gurashi. "I'm alright, yes. Nice sleep?"

Gurashi nods, blinking one eye, then the other. "I did...what are drawing?" They ask, meandering around to stand behind you, looking down.
Gurashi gives Tridemon a peck on the cheek.

Tridemon gives Gurashi a peck on the cheek.

You have emoted: Cheliyi gestures vaguely at the sprawling shape of a massive tree doodled in the sand, sharp and angular. A single blob sits atop one of the many branches, and atop that blob, a blocky attempt at a bird.

Gurashi takes a step back, canting their head one way, then another, before finally taking to the sky with a few powerful flaps of their wings. They flit about overhead curiously before landing nearby in a tumble, scrambling back over. "A tree!"

You nod your head emphatically.
Shrugging, you say, "Thought it would be fun to doodle, and now I have a tree, yes."

Gurashi's shoulders bunch as they let out a short giggle.

Comprehension flashes across your face.

With a nod, Gurashi, The Heart's Friend says, "It -is- fun to doodle, yes. Is a very goodly doodle."

Gurashi folds their hands behind their back as they lean forward, over you, looking upside-down at her. "How are?"
Gurashi asks this question, but also looks towards Tridemon, ear flicking curiously.

Pulling a letter from her letterbox, you say, "Ah, just remembered, I got a letter from Miss Afollia. Dad asked if you had read it, so I guess you'd want to...?"

You carefully remove stygian stationery dusted in shattered starlight from a delicate letterbox decorated with flowers.
You give stygian stationery dusted in shattered starlight to Gurashi, The Heart's Friend.

Gurashi blinks.

Returning to her doodle, you say, "She's inviting me to a tea time, I think. I'm going to visit next month, yes."

Gurashi smiles as the letter changes hands, unfolds it, begins to read before they abruptly jolt, as if zapped from above, their plumage ruffling out fiercely.

You blink.
You blink.
You have emoted: Cheliyi looks up from her doodle, frowning at Gurashi.

Cautiously, you ask, "Dad?"
You have emoted: Cheliyi glances around warily. "What is wrong?"

Taken aback, Gurashi, The Heart's Friend says, "I..."

Tridemon reaches out to settle a hand on Gurashi's shoulder.

The sounds of waves entice your ears, drawing your senses on a salty journey.

You have emoted: Cheliyi glances between both of your expressions, brow furrowing.

You think to yourself: **a sudden sense of unease, why are they...?**.

Frowning, you say, "Was... was there some part of the letter I missed? It is just asking for tea."
Glancing away, you say, "She'll probably just... well. Be disappointed in me, probably. I feel a little bad about it."
Shrugging, you say, "So, I might as well go, so I can try to... make it less bad? I do not know."

In an airy, melodic voice, Gurashi, The Heart's Friend gasps, "You didn't!"

You blink.
Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you ask, "Didn't what?"

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says to you, "I think Afollia was Mean to Gurashi...."

You narrow your eyes to thin slits.

Bizirik, the leothin sniffs at the letter in Gurashi's hand, then tosses its head violently, nostrils flaring and ears flattening and letting out a very uncharacteristic growl.

You have emoted: Cheliyi's expression darkens, and she sighs, frills wilting.
Bitterly, you whisper, "Of course."

You think to yourself: **the ache in your chest seizing all at once, of course everyone is actually cruel, of course they're all lying, why is it always-**.

You have emoted: Cheliyi lets out another sigh, petting Bizirik, the leothin gently along its flank.

Bizirik, the leothin's growl quiets, and it rests its head against you with an audible 'thump', snorting.

Suddenly, Gurashi, The Heart's Friend whispers, "Do not drink the tea."

You have emoted: Cheliyi blinks slowly, and nods. "I will not."

Gurashi stares at you, eyes wide, fearful. "Or perhaps pretend."
Gurashi glances askance.
Gurashi looks down at the letter, then seems like they might crumple it up, or rip it to shreds, lip drawing into a thin line.
Gurashi gives stygian stationery dusted in shattered starlight to you.

Tridemon kisses Gurashi passionately.

Gurashi gives a horrified gasp.
Gurashi flails about helplessly.
Gurashi abruptly pulls Tridemon back, bawking, plumage again ruffled.
Gurashi stares at Tridemon, eyes wide.

Tridemon gives Gurashi a Look.

Gurashi's plumage slowly starts to relax again, and they blink slowly, eyes filling with tears.

Gurashi steps up towards Tridemon finally, letting their forehead touch to the lucidian's, their wings instinctively wrapping forward around them both, blocking them from view.

You stare blankly into space.
You have emoted: Cheliyi intently focuses on petting Bizirik, the leothin.

You read what is written on stygian stationery dusted in shattered starlight:
Dearest Pebble in the Pond,

Prophecy once spoken is akin to promise once kept, free will's gift
spilling from fountain's blessing. A whisper in my dark dreams left your
name upon my lips, woken as I was by bleeding roots wrapped upon my
wrist.

Pray tell, sweetheart, why your ripples thread upon the filaments of my
web. Fifteen years it has been since last it trembled. Thus, answers I
await, within the filaments of the black rose in two month's time.

Perhaps bring tea ?

Afollia Ebonrose - Her Spinner of Webs
Stygian stationery dusted in shattered starlight is holding:
Nothing.

You glance askance at stygian stationery dusted in shattered starlight.

You pet Bizirik, the leothin ingratiatingly.
Bizirik, the leothin stares blankly at you. After a moment its tail lifts once then thumps back against the ground with potential delight.

Gurashi's wings begin to relax, and as they pull back they blink back fresh tears, staring wide-eyed at Tridemon, lips drawn into a thin line.

Bizirik, the leothin lets out a soft little whine, gently nudging its head into your hands, licking between her fingers.

You think to yourself: **a throbbing ache, of course, of course, they all lie**.
The ghost of a smile passes fleetingly across your lips.

You have emoted: Cheliyi leans forward and kisses Bizirik, the leothin right inbetween their eyes, giving them gentle scritches. "No, I do not have shrimpies. I know, tragic."

Bizirik, the leothin stares implacably at you.
Bizirik, the leothin whines pitifully.

You hum softly, your frills vibrating with song.
Thoughtfully, you ask, "Maybe a sorbet?"

Bizirik, the leothin rolls onto its side, snuffling more eagerly at you, nostrils flared and tail slapping the sand. Suddenly, it sneezes, entire body jolting once.
Bizirik, the leothin stares blankly into space.

You blink.

Bizirik, the leothin sniffs you, trying to decipher just what that smell emanating from you is.
Bizirik, the leothin looks at you hopefully.

You have emoted: Cheliyi stares blankly into space, covered in leothin spittle.
You drop some powderfruit sorbet.

You think to yourself: E w.

Bizirik, the leothin sniffs at the sorbet, then proceeds to eat it whole...only to immediately spit it back out, tongue lashing out as it pants and whines, distressed.

Tridemon pets Gurashi ingratiatingly.

You pet Bizirik, the leothin ingratiatingly.
Bizirik, the leothin stares blankly at you. After a moment its tail lifts once then thumps back against the ground with potential delight.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says to Gurashi, "Did you not want me to know about that?"
Gurashi reaches up, wiping at their face, then looks over at you, sniffling.
Gurashi looks at Tridemon, frowning as their expression fills with concern.

You have emoted: Cheliyi raises a small raincloud over her head, oblivious to Gurashi's tears as she tries to scrub off the leothin's residue.

Bizirik, the leothin sniffs at the sorbet it just horked back up, then tries to eat it again in a single bite, only to immediately spit it back out again. It starts licking the dessert, tail slapping the sand as it resigns itself to its new fate.

Gurashi exhales, folding their fingers together and pressing their hands against their mouth and chin, tears slowing.

Tridemon leans in to give Gurashi gentle kisses on the forehead and cheeks.

You think to yourself: **green and brown darkening to black, you hate it, why does everyone lie and hurt it doesn't make sense, flashes of Afollia smiling, helping you, consoling you, wanting you to be better, what -was- it for then? Just to hurt Dad more? To use you? You can't trust -anyone- anymore, can you? Only your family.**.

Hoarse, Gurashi, The Heart's Friend whispers, "...was different with me." They look towards the mugwump, tears again filling their eyes. "Cheli's not done anything wrong."

You have emoted: Cheliyi shakes the droplets from her frills, gaze dull as she strokes along Bizirik, the leothin's flank.

You think to yourself: **it hurts, and you want to make them hurt back.**.
You let loose a long breath from your lungs, exhaling slowly.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says to Gurashi, "... There is no shame in fear from trauma, dearest. Only in never moving past it. Didn't you learn from Tiso?"

Gurashi blushes furiously.
Gurashi suddenly grows bright red, shoulders bunching. "A-am moved past!" They insist, though they seem clearly quite upset.

Tridemon gives you a similar Look to the one he had given Gurashi before. "And that kind of thought is the reason that the cruelty of the Merciless Forest continues in a cycle."

You have emoted: Cheliyi visibly jolts, glancing up at Tridemon with wide eyes.

Gurashi blinks, their tears spilling again as they look towards you, fidgeting.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Forgiveness is a very hard thing. Almost as hard as kindness."

You have emoted: Cheliyi swallows, seemingly shrinking away from the Look with a deep frown.

You think to yourself: **the anger boiling and seething in your chest, the ache beating... like a... dark heart.**.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "You want your revenge? BE BETTER. Better than the ones who hurt you and your family."

You have emoted: Cheliyi pales.

Gurashi finally drifts away from Tridemon, their hand lingering within his as long as possible until they arrive at where you is seated on the sand.

You have emoted: Cheliyi nods absently, fidgeting with the edge of her blanket.

Gurashi collapses to their knees, throwing their arms around you and drawing her in to a firm embrace.
Gurashi folds their wings around your body, wrapping you in a feathered embrace.

You blink.
You blink.
You have emoted: Cheliyi freezes, only to melt into the embrace with a quiet exhale.
Faintly, you say, "Sorry."

Gurashi shakes their head several times, sniffling as new tears burst forth. "Do not be sorry - am sorry."

In an airy, melodic voice, Gurashi, The Heart's Friend says to you, "Am sorry for -you-. Am sorry are having to have feelies get all mixed up in all ofs. Is not fun."

Shaking their head and tightening their embrace, Gurashi, The Heart's Friend says to you, "I had a ... -bad- tea times with Miss Afollia. But, also what I did was bad." Finally, they pull back, holding the mugwump at arm's length. "...all you want is to expand your horizons. Do not think they would punish that."

You think to yourself: **you tried so hard to be kind, you thought you weren't going to follow those teachings, you -told- yourself you wouldn't, why did you respond so quickly...**.

A soft breeze stirs the nearby sand, leaving gentle arcs in its wake.

You frown at Gurashi.

Hesitantly, Gurashi, The Heart's Friend says to you, "...b-but. Just in case." More firmly, they add, "Be prepared. To fight? If you need to. You do not have to just accept someone being meanly to you, even if they are a respected elder. You. Have the rights. To feel safe. And, also," They nod once, "Do -not- drink the tea."
Gurashi's eyes widen as they stare at you.

Firmly, you say to Gurashi, "What you did... was not bad. You lied, yes. But you're not... no. You didn't deserve it. And... I will. I will be careful."

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says to you, "Do you know what my first, visceral reaction to being hurt is?"

You glance askance at Tridemon.
You shake your head.

Gurashi loosens their grip, looking as though they might keel over if they remove their hands from you. They look towards Tridemon, sniffling.

You think to yourself: **the ache, rising, guilty**.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Rage. The desire to rip whatever it was that hurt me to pieces and crush it utterly."

You have emoted: Cheliyi blinks slowly, faintly surprised.

Tridemon smiles a suddenly sharp-toothed smile. "I just keep it under control. Chained up in love and kindness and memory."
Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Being angry isn't such a terrible thing. It's perfectly natural. You just can't let it become an excuse for cruelty."

You purse your lips pensively, gazing off into the distance as you carefully gather your thoughts.
You nod your head at Tridemon.

Gurashi leans in, loosely wrapping their arms around your shoulders, sagging, holding her tiredly.

You think to yourself: **the black receding, but...**.
You let loose a long breath from your lungs, exhaling slowly.

Slightly muffled by their mushed cheek, Gurashi, The Heart's Friend whispers, "Peoples -are- goodly, mine-child..."

Quietly, you say, "I don't think I will forgive her, no."
You glance askance.

Gurashi's voice suddenly rises an octave, wavering as they tighten their grip. "...but I still am -very- afraid whenever am alone with her," They confess finally, a single tear sliding down their left cheek.
Gurashi nods their head sagely.
Gurashi grabs protectively at you.

You think to yourself: **your siblings falling as a tae'dae laughs, Muginn lying dead in a pool of feathers, Dad hurt so many times by so many people... are they? Are they good? You don't want to risk it.**.

You lean on Gurashi seeking consolation.

You hug Gurashi as best as you can, pulling them into a tight embrace.

Tridemon reaches over and ruffles Gurashi's hair fondly.

Bizirik's head begins to droop. It opens its great maw and curls back its lips to allow its forked tongue to unfurl as it yawns before snapping its mouth shut.

You give Gurashi a peck on the cheek.
Seriously, you say, "I will be okay."

Gurashi leans close to you and gently lays a kiss upon your forehead.
Gurashi pets you ingratiatingly.

A light wind whips the cloying scent of roses and congealed blood into your senses, reminding you fondly of home.

Gurashi sniffles, cheek mushed against your head, eyes shut.

You have emoted: Cheliyi leans into Gurashi's chest, her expression scrunching in a clear effort to relax.

Gurashi pets you ingratiatingly.

In an airy, melodic voice, Gurashi, The Heart's Friend whispers, "You are a very goodly persons..."
In an airy, melodic voice, Gurashi, The Heart's Friend whispers, "And am proud of you for who you are, yes."

Gurashi smushes your hair slightly, gaze finally landing on Tridemon nearby.
Gurashi looks at Tridemon hopefully.

Tridemon pets you ingratiatingly.
Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says to you, "You are a good you."
Tridemon nods his head sagely.

In an airy, melodic voice, Gurashi, The Heart's Friend whispers, "The best you - my favorite mine-child."
Gurashi blushes furiously.

Bizirik, the leothin leans on you seeking consolation.

The ever-present sense of your heartbeat thrums, beating to the rhythmic pulse of the Drums of the Dead.

You let loose a long breath from your lungs, exhaling slowly.
You think to yourself: **"a good you" right, right. breathe.**.

---> some very nice hugs

Tridemon shares his connection to the Pure Waters with the both of you, letting the sound of the waves and the warmth of a shallow ocean at noontide envelop you.
The sounds of waves entice your ears, drawing your senses on a salty journey.

Gurashi shifts slightly where they lay, letting out a little sigh, wing twitching as they drift off, clearly asleep.

You have emoted: Cheliyi blinks, slowly, her eyes slipping closed with the comforting sensation.

Bizirik, the leothin looks exhausted and opens her mouth in an enormous yawn.
Bizirik, the leothin begins to follow you.
Bizirik, the leothin leans on you seeking consolation.

Gurashi murmurs softly to themself.
Gurashi grows still and their lips begin to move silently.
Gurashi, The Heart's Friend has left the realm of Lusternia.
Gurashi is enveloped in translucent fire for a moment and is gone, their soul safe until they returns to Lusternia.

You think to yourself: **the mutters and whispers of your siblings fading, replaced by the sounds of ocean waves**.

You have emoted: Cheliyi blinks as Gurashi disappears, landing in Tridemon's lap with a quiet thump.
You chuckle softly, your frilled tail flicking idly with amusement.
You snuggle close to Tridemon and lean comfortably on him.

Tridemon wraps his arms around you comfortably. "Feelin' better?"
You think to yourself: **the ache, quieter**.
Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you murmur, "Mhm."

You think to yourself: **a sudden flare, now that you're thinking about it, you don't want to be kind to her, she lied to you that's not good not kind she doesn't deserve it back**.
You have emoted: Cheliyi grimaces, glancing away. "Okay, nevermind."

Tridemon pets you ingratiatingly.

You think to yourself: **with the sound of your siblings drowned out, you are simply left adrift in the sea, with the ache in your chest. It is quiet, yet... not. Different.**.

You have emoted: Cheliyi hums pensively.
The Mantle of Starlight shimmers and twinkles as the starlit darkness that it is formed of continues its eternal motion.

Tridemon pets you ingratiatingly.
Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says to you, "You are good. You are loved."
Tridemon nods his head sagely.

The sounds of waves entice your ears, drawing your senses on a salty journey.

You smile softly.

You think to yourself: **and yet, the ache remains. you keep trusting them, and they keep pulling the ground from beneath your feet. perhaps it is better to hoard your trust, and keep it close.**.

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

You think to yourself: **the only ones who will not hurt you, not on purpose, your dads, and maybe Brother Rowan, but even then, he was quiet too...**.

You think to yourself: **flashes of faces, once smiling and content, now seemingly porcelain, are they all masks of people who want to use you? Miss Evette? Maybe Miss Velcora, or Tikki... no, not Tikki.**.

You think to yourself: **the ache growing deeper, stinging as if saltwater has seeped in, you don't want to trust another Divine ever again. Do not want to be a fool twice.**.

You make a petting motion with your hand.

---> Bizi poofed :(

You peer about yourself unscrupulously.
You hum softly, your frills vibrating with song.
You snuggle close to Tridemon and lean comfortably on him.

Tridemon pets you ingratiatingly.

You think to yourself: **suddenly bitter** I was the fly, wasn't I?

You sigh quietly, frills drooping as your tail sags.
You have emoted: Cheliyi shifts, laying her head against Tridemon's chest, as if to listen to his heartbeat.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Mm. I was lucky. I picked somewhere I could be kind. Even though it was so hard."

A gentle rolling of waves laps at the sand's edge.

Quietly, you say, "I chose there because I thought I couldn't live anywhere else. But now... I guess it is the opposite. Feels like since I met both of you, I am a changed puzzle piece. Do not fit without a lot of pain."

Aquamantic symbols suddenly project themselves upon the very air in dark blue light, fading after a brief moment.

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "... you don't blame us for it?"

You blink.
You stare blankly at Tridemon.
Incredulously, you say, "What? No."

Ocean waves echoing softly behind his voice, Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Oh. Good."

You think to yourself: **the ache, fiercer, you could never blame them, you thought your siblings would change with you, would feel the kindness, but... they are stubborn, for all of their 'change'**.

Faintly, you say, "I... well. I feel happy when I am around you both. Normal? It made me realize... how hollow everything else felt, yes. My siblings did and do love me, but I was just... an echo like an aetherwaves radio. Not a person. Just a ripple."

Fainter, you say, "I think... that -that- is the version of me that they want to come back to them."

Tridemon gives you a friendly cuddle.

You hum softly, your frills vibrating with song.

---> Mister Dad times out

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters has left the realm of Lusternia.
Tridemon is enveloped in translucent fire for a moment and is gone, his soul safe until he returns to Lusternia.
A gentle rolling of waves laps at the sand's edge.

The sounds of waves entice your ears, drawing your senses on a salty journey.

You think to yourself: **your siblings rushing back in like the tide, the ache sharp once more.** Mm.

You sigh quietly, frills drooping as your tail sags.