Re: Svarik and the company II

[Mirach]

"What are the other two things, then?" Senecio asked.

[VisAnastasis]

" Second thing is, very, very, important, so listen up carefully... it is just that... that I want you to promise to buy Tide lots of gifts. " vampire smiled a little bit with the innocent request, almost amiably, as if trying to make a truce with the man that hurt him, very slowly, and very carefully. " He really thrives on little acts of kindness.. He won't ask for anything, but he keeps this whole elaborate mental list, of all nice things  people do for him, and he gets really flustered and warm about them, and likes to reminisce about those things a lot. It's a delight to watch him happy about it, and I think I would not like to see anything as much, as seeing him happy about getting thoughtful stuff from his boyfriend. " he took a deep breath. " Of course, we expect you to return money to Lorenzo, over time... But this is something very important. Specially if you are to be busy most of the day, and see him little - you need to make sure he does not feel neglected. I want you to buy him at least a little something nice, at least a snack, often. Do not trouble about money now, borrow, if you must, to be able to give him those signs of attentions - your best chance at returning debt you have made, is with getting a new patron, anyway. I had a word with king, we all did, I mean, and we reached agreement. I know him. He will let you chose new patron, if when he returns in two weeks, he sees you are behaving and desiring to improve and lead a good life, if he sees you treat people you wronged well and want to make up for what you did. Until then, just focus on treating Tide, with gifts, if not with time, as you'll be so busy, deal? "

[Mirach]

"I have a bit of money saved. I wanted to returned them to Lorenzo, but if I'll be able to get a new patron, I will use them to treat Tide," Senecio nodded eagerly. 

[VisAnastasis]

Vampire's smile grew a little more relaxed and sincere, as if he enjoyed the eagerness on lad's face.
" You'll get a new patron, trust me - as long as you behave, strive to make up for your wrongdoings, and as long as my king can see you sincerely gave your best at the play - which, bear in mind, he will come to see, too - I can guarantee you, my king will allow you to search for new patron. I must warn you, though - do not try to seek for them for those two weeks, though. " he bid him. " It would look bad for your case - I dare to say, it would look as if you disobeyed his request, even if they don't officially claim you until after this time. Search for new patron only after king Svarik tells you it is alright. It is a test of your obedience and good will, after all, so you are bound with your honor, to respect it. As long as you do so, you'll be allowed to get that funding you require. You're good actor, from what I gathered, so i imagine you'll find patron easily. "

[Mirach]

"I don't think I will havs time for that anyways. Speaking about the play, can I ask you something? You said you know Death. Could you describe him to me? How does he look like? How does he move? Do you remember some gestures or expression he uses? Could you describe his face, his voice?"

[VisAnastasis]

" I imagine ti could be of use to you about doing it the best you can... So I will do my best to help. Those things are hard to describe, though... He is, like... out of this world... Distant, fair, ethereal. He is like a soft, misty cloud, that you never know if it's about to brush your face with summer rain, or thunder storm.  Vague, whisperty, mysterious... That is how he's like... " Erdel proceeded to describe Death to Senecio, in detail, telling him honesty, of all he knew and could observe of him - equally of his coldness to demons, as to how delighted ancient spirit would be, when kitten Sunshine would come around, and when he'd ask Erdel if he can pet her. Both good and the bad things, he spoke slowly, to explain them properly, and he spoke more freely as time went by, with some mix of fascination, wonder, terror and compassion both, describing that peculiar timeless force of nature that could cloak itself with Spirit body.

[Mirach]

Senecio listend carefully, remembering every detail that he could use to portray the Spirit King better. "Thank you," he said finally. "I need to get this as pefect as possible for Tide."

[VisAnastasis]

" I did my best to describe this well for you, because I want you to do well. I am, as it happens, strong believer in second chances. " Vampire acknowledged. " After your curiosity has been sated and you know what you need, would you mind to humor my last request now, then? "

[Mirach]

"Yes, of course," Senecio nodded. "I just wanted to ask that while you are here."

[VisAnastasis]

" Alright then. I would like you to unwrap and let me see your hand, please. " Creature bid, and it extended his palm to actor hesitantly, wanting for him to comply with request." I could not help notice how strained and paimed your hand writing was. I want to see and know, how much have I hurt you and if it's going to leave permanent damage. "

[Mirach]

"Do you really want to?" Senecio sighed, but did ntot dare to dispobey and unwrapped his hand slowly, as it was still painful.

[VisAnastasis]

" Yes. " demon just nodded quietly, and waited till actor was done with it. Then he took the injured arm in his hand, and slowly turned it around and observed the nasty wound intently and quietly, as if trying to figure out how bad is it, if it would heal properly or not, or if some damage to the tissue would be unmendable.

[Mirach]

The wound went all the way to the bone, even a bit into it as the tips of Erdel's fangs penetrated it. Luckily he missed the tendons, but the wound was still nasty and would leave a deep scar when healed, maybe limiting the actor's range of movement. If it got infected though, it could get even more dangerous.

[VisAnastasis]

Erdel observed it carefully, and just as much, he seemed to observe the signs of pain actor would feel with stirring wound, as if trying to find something in it. He took a deep breath, then, breathing in and out, but he did not let go of the hand he was holding.

" Alright... I am going to need you to look away close your eyes. " he said then, simply, authoritatively, with imposing tone, not wanting to leave him place to argue. " I need to check out something, but I am too uncomfortable and distracted when you are looking at me. "

[Mirach]

"That's fair, I am uncomfortable when you are poking around my hand..." the actor said through gritted teeth, the pain making him be less carefull about his words. He obeyed though.

[VisAnastasis]

Vampire took a deep breath anew, and very lightly, he brushed the painful wound with his soft fingertips, as if getting familiar with it. He needed more time this once, as it was something personal to him, and he did not feel quite comfortable with the actor - but in the end, a demonic aura could be felt in the air, enveloping, engulfing the injured hand in it... And then, suddenly, without warning, the pain started to lessen, as actor felt a deep, strong surge of power flow into his injured limb.

[Mirach]

"What are you doing?" Senecio asked, confused.

[VisAnastasis]

" Let's say I am checking out for sign of infections, so unless you want one to stay on, do not interrupt me. " demon just brushed of simply, through gritted teeth. His voice was neutral, but actor could swear that it held a trace of pain. Whatever he was doing, it semeed to brush of Senecio's soul gently, until, with one last pull, all pain was gone, and, with a sound similar to one of light cracking of bones, Erdel suddenly let go of his hand.

[Mirach]

"Can I open my eyes?" Senecio asked tensely, not knowng what to think of it.

[VisAnastasis]

Erdel was quiet for a moment, as he used the brief moment he could, to inconspicuously lossen up the fabric of his sleeve a bit, so his pain wouldn't show.
" Alright, you may. " he just said shortly only then, with a little faint amusement, seeing actor's tenseness.

[Mirach]

Senecio opened his eyes and looked at his hand.Then he looked at Erdel wonderingly, and at his hand again. "I won't ask what did you do since that's obvious, but why?"

[VisAnastasis]

" I will be okay by the end of the day. Better me, than  you, isn't it? " demon whispered. " Besides... You do sound like you are falling in love. I want Tide to be happy... You both will be happier, if your first weeks are not stained with ache. I could see he longed to ask me for this, anyway, but felt it would be improper. " vampire gave him a little, measured smile. " So I didn't wait him, to ask and feel shameful with it. I choose to do this of my volition. He certainly wouldn't be happy if he always worried about you, and felt sad every time he looks at your scars, or if you suffered a bad infection and never healed properly. This... is better path for you. "

[Mirach]

"In that case... thank you. Even though you did it for him..." Senecio said, trying to move his hand.

[VisAnastasis]

Erdel shook his head with some bemusement, as if actor 's conclusion was entertaining to him.
" Sure... let us go with that. It will be for the best. I have done what I came, for, so..." vampire just shrugged a bit, as he slowly stood up." I guess there is little left to say. Here is your letter, you sweet silly boy...." vampire smiled a little more warmly and sadly, as he took out letter from his pocket and he offeed it with his left hand. " I will see you in two weeks, and until then, I guess.... I wish you all the luck and happiness. "

[Mirach]

"I... uh... thank you..." Senecio murmured, finding that rather unexpected. "I'm really sorry for hurting you... I will return the letter to you right after I copy the one part..."