Re: Svarik and the company II

[Mirach]

"Let's go to see the room then," Senecio agreed.

[VisAnastasis]

Tide nodded... And innocently, he led him out.... To the room at the right in the hallway, just beside his own. Demon, apparently, wanted him to have lot of free space, but also be at hand to him, in case actor needs him or they need to quietly quickly sneak out. He grinned, and handed him the key.

[Mirach]

"I get a key? That's nice... And the placement is as well," Senecio smiled, and opened the door.

[VisAnastasis]

" Yes, I negotiated you a key, yes. When I bore you too much, you need to have means to slap doors properly in front of my face and get me to not bother you anymore. " critter grinned shyly, as he watched eagerly and hopefully for his response to the room... That was, indeed, quite peculiar. It was as big as Tide's room, spacious and cozy, but with lot more homely atmosphere. It had closets aside, that were empty, ready for actor to put his things in there, but most of the big room, seemed to be designed to be a big reading room, very comfortable and cozy, with lot of various reading places.

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[Mirach]

"Oh, wow," Senecio whistled. "Don't tell me this place was just sitting here unoccupied... Whom did you have to drive out?"

[VisAnastasis]

" No one. Well, technically, only *myself*. " Tide chuckled a little shyly. " This is... My private reading room. I am a bit of a... hoarder. " he admitted slowly, seeming very flustered, almost like a school boy, much undignified look for an ancient demon. " It is just that... When you are hunted and always living scarcely... when there are times when... You have so little, or nothing... You desire so much. When you finally get chance to own  something, you just keep stacking and stacking stuff up... And those are many years of my memories. Those are all my favorite books, that I picked up over years. " he said, thoughtfully tracing one of the older book covers, as he added, evading his look. " I did not drive anyone out... I would have asked nicely if there was someone else - but there is only us. There is only us, in fact, on this whole floor - because this whole floor, belongs to me. All rooms are filled with different stuff I collected over years... I just thought it through, and thought this place may suite you best. " he smiled a little, as he brought an inviting gesture, and showed Senecio one lovely, empty row of book shelf  in the corner. " I tidied this one up for you already... You are an actor... You'll have lot of scripts, and stuff... You can keep them here... Or you can rearrange and empty other shelves, to your liking... There is lot of nice literature, and poetry... I thought you may enjoy some  free education, and good pastime at hand... "

[Mirach]

"I'm not sure if I'll have much time to read with the play n two weeks, but then it will be my pleasure to check your favourite books," Senecio said, looking around.

[VisAnastasis]

" You don't have to bother rushing. Just check it out as you feel like. There's lot of short poetry that you can read a bit every once in a while, without it being a big commitment, and bigger books can wait. " Tide advised shyly. " It is your room now. I expect you will respect my books as due, but as long as you don't crumble or burn something, you are welcome to mix up the arrangement as much as you like, and bring in new stuff, as long as it's not, um, super flammable. The room has been cleared thoroughly few hours ago, and all blankets and pillows had been washed, to be most comfortable and convenient for you. " he admitted shyly, glancing  hopefully in lad's direction, as if hoping to catch some signs of liking or approval. " It is your room now. Only you have the key, as well as servant responsible for cleaning room and changing sheets every now and then. I will not go in unless invited... But I do retain the right to come around to hang out when I am welcome, or to knock and drop in with your permission, when I want to take some book to read, or to leave you a gift. Other than that, it is all yours. "

[Mirach]

"The books are still yours though, right?" Senecio asked, willing to accept the room, but not the demon's collection of books.

[VisAnastasis]

"Well, um, yeah, if we marry once, they can be ours... " demon shrugged teasingly, in what was only, it seemed, half a jest, as there was some undeniable seriousness in his voice. " But I am sorry... It is still our first day, and I still don't know you well enough to feel comfortable with such big step. I am going to keep them as mine, for now. You are free to read to your heart's content, though.  "

[Mirach]

Senecio smiled a little with the formulation. "Alright, thank you for that as well." He tried to sit down on the bed to see how it feels. He shook his head slowly as he was looking around. "It feels so surreal... all of this. I need some time to get used to all the changes..."

[VisAnastasis]

" Is it good surreal, or bad surreal? " Tide asked quietly. " I hoped we may still hang out for a while, before your bed time... But if you'd feel more comfortable that way... unless you wish to talk or ask me anything... I could leave you to yourself here, to just rest a bit, and get more used to it... with some snacks and drinks at hand at a bed table, of course... I want you to be comfortable. "

[Mirach]

"Good surreal, but I'm really tired now, and still need to write the rest of the letters tomorrow," Senecio said. "It's good to know that you are just next door, but I feel I need to be alone just for a while."

[VisAnastasis]

" I am happy that you are honest. I will go as soon as I bring you in the snacks from my room. " Tide nodded. " I'll remain next door tonight and meditate, so just feel free to call me if you feel unwell, need anything, or have nightmares and need comfort or anything of such kind, deal? " he bid, already at the door to bring the treat to him, so he could have enough to eat and drink to be as on his own as he likes. " I will also bring you your doze of painkillers for tonight, is that okay? "

[Mirach]

"Oh yes, thank you," Senecio nodded, looking at his hand. "I think it needs a new bandage, too..."

[VisAnastasis]

" If you'd let me, I'd like to check out on it. " critter offered earnestly, once he returned and placed needed food, beverages, and medicines on conveniently prepared night table beside the bed. " Nothing better than a new bandage and a warm tea before bedtime, heh? " he asked hesitantly. " That saying, I could also make you some tea, after we look after that hand of yours, if you think it may help soothe you. I personally always liked teas...Teas are just, like, something else, you know? "

[Mirach]

"I like tea," Senecio nodded. "Which one is your favourite?"

[VisAnastasis]

" Well, currently favorite is, um... probably the one you super spoiled by using its degenerate version as poison. " Tide couldn't help but reply truthfully. " But it's a demon tea. I know lot of specific teas that come from other layers that are for all... But from this one, I actually really like nettle tea. It's just very fascinating for me, you know... how a plant that stings so sharply, can taste so nice when made into a tea. When you combine it with sunnycomb, a bright yellow plant from second layer that grows on places where lot of happiness had been experienced, it becomes very strong tonic that can powerfully soothe mind under stress, and numb emotional pains. One of my friends I know from way back when taught me how to make it, and uses it to treat nightmares and traumatic episodes of his demon comrades that have post traumatic stress and fits of violence, scarred by the wars. It is a very soothing tea for Beings, but also for humans alike, as it comes from both our worlds. "

[Mirach]

"Hm, I don't really like the taste of nettle tea, although I know it's good for hair. I like camomile with honey and a drop of milk."

[VisAnastasis]

" Drink up the painkiller, then. While we wait for it to work again before poking around that hurt hand of yours, I am going to make you a chamomile with honey and a drop of milk, deal? " critter grinned a little bit.

[Mirach]

"You are very thoughtful," Senecio smiled. 

[VisAnastasis]

" Nah - I just like to do thoughtful things for others because I love to be complimented in return. It's for totally selfish reasons, see? I have such a terrible personality. " Tide grinned back at him teasingly, but, despite the bold claim, he seemed eased when he sow actor drink up painkiller, and he only then went downstairs to pick up ingredients needed for the tea.

[Mirach]

When Tide left, Senecio walked around the room, getting more familiar with it, trying to sit in different places and look around from them to try how it feels.

[VisAnastasis]

Tide knew it would do him good to have a bit of reprieve to try those things out, so he did not rush, giving him that brake - he only returned with the tray with warm tea when the soothing beverage was already made.

[Mirach]

Senecio was just sitting by the window, looking out at the sea when Tide came with the tea. "Nice view," he commented.