Re: Svarik and the company II

[Mirach]

Only then Svarik remembered about the letters Senecio was supposed to write. "Good evening, Tide. Did you come to bring the letters?" he asked.

[VisAnastasis]

" I came to.. kind of talk to you about that. He gave his best. It's just that talking about feelings and such does not come easy to him. " Tide, as he promised, was diligently apologizing in actor's name. " That said, he did write ten pages so far and is still writing, without a brake - but he is still writing apology letter for Erdel, I fear. I am pleased with how is it going so far - he's really trying, Nightingale... He will just need more time. I urged him not to do a fast job, but a good job with this, you see, even if it takes a little longer to do it properly... "

[Mirach]

"Ten pages in one letter? That really seems like he is trying. If he really is doing a good job, then we shall give him more time," Svarik agreed. "You suggested this punishment, after all, so I'll leave to you to assure that it has the desired effect."

[VisAnastasis]

" I want him to really think about what he's done and how it affected others. I want everyone wronged involved to be apologized to properly, too. I want him to write in while events are still fresh... but not really to kill him to exhaustion. That would be nonproductive. " Tide admitted. " I did plan to go with the flow - to encourage him to write down his feelings more thoroughly, and see how it turns out. I am pleased with how it's going so far - I just will need more time, that's what I came to ask for. For that.. And well, there is also a little request from my side that I wanted to discuss. " he coughed, as he added slowly. " This thing with letters, it's my part of his punishment, and I will see to it that it's done - I just wanted to request a little change with the schedule of plays, too, if you would be wiling to hear me out... "

[Mirach]

"That is Hans' part of punishment, so you should discuss it with him. If he will agree, then I'll approve it as well," Svarik said.

[VisAnastasis]

" I will convince him to let me do what I chose, even if being cranky about it, I know. I just thought it's just kinder and more polite to ask you first. " Tide bid. " The first play can be in two weeks, like we requested... But if we get to live long enough to be seeing them, I'd like rest plays to be each a month apart from each other. I know we wanted to have 4 months of his life in exchange for 4 he took from Lorenzo - but he agreed to give 8 months instead if we would be willing to give them to him, so everyone would have time to prepare better and do a decent, not rushed job. I am not asking this for him, as much as for me. I'd welcome that extra time, if it turns out I have it too. " he admitted quietly. He seemed a little bit emotional, as he hesitantly added, with a little streak of some deep, old grief in his rich gentle tone.  " Besides... I am selfish... But hear me out... It's about the choice of this first play. I was wondering... If it's supposed to be bad one... There is this one play that comes to my mind. They only played it twice, and I never sow it, and nobody knows who wrote it - a play about the spirit and demon wars. I would like... I would regret it, if I wouldn't be able to see something like it, before I die. " he admitted quietly. " It was only played twice. Audience didn't like it, but I'd like it. I would like to see him, Nightingale...  play the role of the Spirit King. I know you will live... But I'd like us see it together, once, before the end. "

[Mirach]

"I didn't know there was such a play. And it would even fulfll my request of him playing a king. I would like to see it too."

[VisAnastasis]

" I don't know much of it, either, only that it wasn't popular... But I wish to see it too. I was told that it is gray. I would like to see one depiction of the Great Wars, for once, where they are not painted black and white. " Tide whispered quietly. " That you... For hearing me out. It means much to me. I would like to have that memory of being there with you once more, as we watch it, before the end. It will be a precious memory for me... So, please, do come when Sage sends you invitation, okay? I desire to have this memory with you, and for one day at least, I hope, the land could wait... "

[Mirach]

"I will certainly come, and also bring Falcon with me - drag him, if needed," Svarik promised.

[VisAnastasis]

" I shall be pleased. I've been missing him a lot. He was such a cool guy to be around. " Tide whispered hoarsely, and he reached with his hand underneath the mask, as if to dry silent tears. " I will be very pleased. And about this letter... I doubt he'll finish any other but Erdel's today. Would you like me... To bring it to you after he's done? "

[Mirach]

"If it got that long and he's really figuring out his feelings in it, maybe it would be enough if he wrote that part once for all of us, and then add half a page as a personal apology for every person he wronged. If this one is address to Erdel, maybe let him keep it so he can copy the common part from it, we can pass it around then to go with the private part."

[VisAnastasis]

" But if it's that  long, sir. . I would like to read it tonight, I think. " Erdel voiced himself quietly. " If he could send it after he is done, I wish to read it. After that, he can take it back, and do as he liked with it..."

[Mirach]

"Right," Svarik nodded. "Let him finish it and bring it to Erdel tonight, and he can write the rest tomorrow."

[VisAnastasis]

" I  will. I will go to Hans now to tell him this. However, may I perhaps ask for a word with Erdel in private before I leave? I would just like to speak with him shorty. As his demon elder, I have couple notes on hand long of his powers,  that is all."

[Mirach]

"Sure, it's fine," Svarik nodded. "I will stay with Xia and Melody."

[VisAnastasis]

Erdel was little thoughtful and hesitant, but after reassured, he went with Tide. They seemed to have been speaking seriously, for he returned only around half an hour later, looking more thoughtful, but generally seeming more content that he spoke to Tide than if he wouldn't have. After the talk, Tide went to speak with Hans, for another hour.

[Mirach]

"So how was your day?" Svarik asked Melody while Erdel was away.

[VisAnastasis]

" I slept soundly for whole day. " She said innocently." So I could play some soothing music for your soul before bed time, dear..."

[Mirach]

"That would be nice. And Jake will come tomorrow, so you will meet him too. I still need to talk to Hans or Sage about it, he would like to work for them for a while."

[VisAnastasis]

" ĺ will love to see him anew. " Girl admitted." But right now, you should rest. You are priority now. Will you... let me play for your soul tonight, play you to sleep? To continue song I started playing you that day? I do not want you neglect yourself, and your soul is still vulnerable and tender, and needs care to grow.... I could give it that, if you 's let me... "

[Mirach]

"Of course, dear," Svarik smiled at her thankfully. "After I talk to Sage. Do you know where he is?"

[VisAnastasis]

" I think downstairs, dear. I could go with you and Xia, to search for him. "
" Me too. I will help." Erdel spoke a bit more quietly, seeming a bit vulnerable right now, but somehow peaceful, as if under some painkiller. " I think he is in common room. Writing some letters, if I am right. "

[Mirach]

"Alright, and I think I finally remember the way there," Svarik said, and they went to the common room to find Sage.

[VisAnastasis]

Man was indeed there. He looked a year older, true, but he seemed last anxious than last night, and he was recently working through something. As soon as he noticed king, he imediatelly stood up to greet him.

[Mirach]

Svarik bowed his head slightly. "Good evening to you. How is Lorenzo and Amelia?"