Re: Svarik and the company II

[VisAnastasis]

" Oh, come on..." critter teased him with a grin, as it lightly leaned his head against his and brushed it, in some instictive act of affection, almost like a kitten that rubs its body against human to mark it as his own. " When you look at me like this, you... you bring rainbow to my heart, and sunshine to my eyes. To not feel ugly,  but feel as beautiful as you see me - it is exhilarating. " He admitted, a little more quietly and vulnerably, as adding." We should be equals. When I am with you, I want to make you feel as beautiful as you make me feel, too. I vow to give you same butterflies you give me. I want to give you love unconditional, and I want us to have bond of conscent and pleasure, free of shame and guilt. "

[Mirach]

"I thought you wanted to take it slowly, not fall into it headfirst..." Senecio murmured. "At least one of us should, and I'm falling quite fast rigt now..."

[VisAnastasis]

A slow smile that spread upon demon 's face at those words was like a sparkling star.
" I shall take it slowly, as we grow to know each other... but I can not help how I feel. " He admitted shyly." In a very uncertain time for me,  this is such a pleasant  unexpected balm, and... I am in lot of pain. It is nice to feel pretty instead of feeling pain. " He gulped thoughtfully, as he added." Yes.... it is very nice. I desire to feel like this forever. "

[Mirach]

Senecio nodded, feeling content with that, and he stayed in the demon's embrace for a while longer, before he sighed regretfully. "I need to take the letters to the king, and then ask Erdel if he will go shopping with me..."

[VisAnastasis]

" It is alright. I desire for you to feel less wortless, and I hope amending things with Erdel will help that..." he whispered, although he let go of embrace only reluctantly as well. " May I.... bid you for favor, before you leave, though?" He asked then. " I don't want to worry Hans with it, because he is worried enough about it. If I showed signs that it hurts and gave it weight, he would only worry more. But if you could.. would you be willing to help me rebandage my hand?" He bid" I didn't have time to get to it since morning, and I was nervous a lot so I sweated a lot, and my bandages are all sweaty, and it bothers me... If you would have time so I don't disturb Sage or Hans, it would be great help."

[Mirach]

"Of course," Senecio agreed readily. "I fear I'm not as good in this as you are though. Just tell me what to do, and I will do it gladly."

[VisAnastasis]

" I just want it to feel cleaner without disturbing my woried sick friends. It will be fine. I will teach you al you need to know." Critter acknowledged patiently, and it brought healing supplies needed from his room.

[Mirach]

Senecio obeyed Tide's instructions very gently, not wanting to cause him pain. "Does it hurt a lot?" he asked. "I really didn't deserve that healing..."

[VisAnastasis]

" It quite does, and you certainly did. " Creature with great mental strain managed to smile fondly through the pain. " Besides, this is hurt upon soul, and thankfuly, Erdel can not heal those, only hurts of flesh. It is alright. I took this upon myself gladly. I shall heal patiently, knowing I did the right thing."

[Mirach]

"It just doesn't feel right that he could heal me and not you. You deserve it more..." Senecio sighed, tying the knot on the clean bandage.

[VisAnastasis]

Creature gritted his teeth through the pain, but when it was done smiled a little, as he observed the bound hand that felt much better with clean bandage and reapplied medicines, looking quite content and grateful.
 
" Even if he would be able to heal me, I would never accept it. How could I ever be content with it, to watch him suffer at my expense for so long? No. " demon shook his head good naturedly, as he added, vibrantly and confidently of his words. " He is a sweet, healthy youngling. A fledgling, barely old enough to be even called a man instead of a boy. It is a moral obligation to look after our own, specially so young. I took that flute, so he wouldn't feel obliged to do it, as he would have had. I shall look after him and help him, to the best of my ability. " he said kindly and fervently, as if it was most simple thing in the world. " He is family, and family sticks out for each other. He needs good uncle Tide, to keep reassuring him he is special and loved. He needs someone to look up to that is kind and reliable, to guide him to reach greatness he was made for."

[Mirach]

"All demons are family to each other?" Senecio asked."He does jot seem that young to me, he has wife ans kids..."

[VisAnastasis]

" We are not exactly related in human sense of word - but we all use same source of power, a force of emotions that permeates the world. We all feed on emotions to some extent, and are influenced by thoughts and emotions of each other. We are not all really related, but it is within culture of my people to deem us all part of one family that looks out for each other. Each of us has terribly strong parental instinct and have need to take care of one another. War twisted lot of that trust and love, but it could not take it all away, and many demons still live by that code. Me included. " Demon whispered quietly but gently, appearing thoughtful." In terms of humans, he was of decent age, but he is demon now, and like Xia, will have to pass through lot of growing pains, till he reaches full maturity and ripens to grow into his true powers and potential, if treated well and allowed to bloom properly. He is a diamond in a rough. If mentored right, he could be one of the Big ones, you know. Eventually. " He smiled a bit suddenly." But by demon counting right now, still... in eyes of other demons... he is but a charming child. Teen, at best, with a strech. He has lot of growing yet to do. "

[Mirach]

Senecio groaned. "If I knew... I would never hurt a child, I swear..."

[VisAnastasis]

" I know that. " Creature acknowledged patiently." You do not have to eelxcuse yourself before me. I already forgave you. I can not blame you for not knowing how demons work and of our customs, and acting in ignorance. Unlike many Spirits, you at least are man enough to admit you stepped out of line. You did a wrong thing, but thankfuly, it's mendable. " He smiled a bit." And maybe you can mend it more than me. You need to reassure him he made right choice to help you. That could ease his mind and help him move on from it. Just treat him as sincerely and kindly as you would treat me, and it shall be alright. "

[Mirach]

"I should go to ask him if he can go shopping with me before the shops close..." Senecio said.

[VisAnastasis]

" You should do that, yes. Good luck, little one, and thank you. You was very patient, and it feels much better now, and it's nice to know that I can count on you. " critter acknowledged him warmly, and, trying to stay true to his word that he won't bother him for permissions every second he wants to do something, he shyly reached for him with his healthy hand, and patted and pressed his shoulder lightly to give weight to his words, smiling timidly but thankfuly, it seeming his heart warmed up with lad's attentive treatment.

[Mirach]

Senecio smiled. "You can. I will visit you when I return, alright?"

[VisAnastasis]

" It would bring me lot of joy if you did." creature grinned lovably, while taking his mask again, it being something a demon or Spirit would not forget."  I will go to my room, to continue writing my instructions too, now, so I can as well make sure to have something nice for Erdel by the morning, I hope."

[Mirach]

"Good luck with that," Senecio smiled, and touch Tideps hand on hi shoulder in a goodbye before he left to ask Erdel if he could join him in the shopping trip. He hesitated before the king's door though, gathering courage to knock and not realizing that Erdel can sense him there.

[VisAnastasis]

Vampire was patient a few moments, watching at the door, but when it became clear man won't enter yet, he sighed tiredly. He stood up, and instead of inviting him in, he just went to the door and swung it open, revealing Senecio who was at the other side, looking at the actor with lightly raised eyebrow in expectation.

[Mirach]

Senecio almost jumped as the sudden opening of the door surprised him. "I... I wanted to ask you something..." he stammered when he saw Erdel.

[VisAnastasis]

" Hmm, do continue... ? " Erdel asked him, observing him from head to toe, though not able to quite not find some satisfaction in Senecio's apparent confusion. " I can't reply to you unless I know what you want, you know. "

[Mirach]

Senecio took a deep breath. "I wanted to get a present for the king, as an apology..." he whispered, so Svarik wouldn't hear him. "And also for Tide. I hoped you might give me an advice... or help me pick something... I do not know what I should give them..."

[VisAnastasis]

Vampire took a deep breath, as if mentally assesing his options.
" Sire, Senecio brought you the letters. " He turned to Svarik then, asking simply." He would like to talk with me privately, though. Normally, I wouldn't , but you have Xia with you - so may I ask to go with him for a little while, sir? I shan't take long, I hope."