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[VisAnastasis]

" Into the wind? Oh... Sure... Right now? " he bid. " Alright, I will... Just relax, I'll be back in a minute, sir. Always on service. Sir. " he stuttered, seeming uncomfortable to leave Svarik alone so soon, specially before they get the dinner and then lock the door, but seeing it was important for some reason. He took Melody's hair, and he went toward the exit to roof right away, to do as he was told.

[Mirach]

Svarik nodded thankfully, hoping that Melody will get his message and come soon.

[VisAnastasis]

Erdel did not know what the action was supposed to do, so he seemed a bit tense when he came back.
" I did what you said, sir. " he reported, and then bid shyly. " I wonder, just...  if I may know, if there is something I should expect to result from the act. Should I worry about that? " he asked, his inability to protect Svarik from unusual unexpected magic stuff seeming to still linger in his mind. " Should I anticipate something, um, strange? "

[Mirach]

"Nothing you should worry about," Svarik smiled. "Just Melody coming, I hope..."

[VisAnastasis]

" Really? It would be nice to see her again... " man said with some relief, saying that instead of that he is glad someone more competent in soul caring may know to advice him what to do now to help, as he was out of his element in situation where no physical enemies were present. " Do you think I should expect her tonight? Or should I go out on roof, to make sure she can see us if she flies over the city or something? "

[Mirach]

"I don't really know. She just told me that I can call her that way. I think she travels like a wind, but how long would wind need to get here I don't know. I guess she can feel where exactly was the hair when it was released, so leaving to roof door a little open should be enough."

[VisAnastasis]

" I will keep an eye out for her so she doesn't miss us by chance. " Vampire reassured king shyly, so he does not worry.
Around that time, Sage knocked and then came in, not wanting to bother Svarik with undesirable presence of strangers and servants he did not know, bringing him and Xia a tray with warm generous meal himself.

[Mirach]

Svarik thanked him and started eating right away, sharing the meal with Xia. "I... um... took the liberty to invite someone here... It's a spirit. Is that alright?" he asked during the meal.

[VisAnastasis]

Sage leaned on a side of a chair there, appearing lenient, but by very subtle frown, it could be seen he's thinking.
" My demon friend... Has been rather petulant this morning. I grounded him and sent him to his room. " he just explained simply. " He needs to think about what he's done... And, I hope, conveniently heal up a little during that. He's rather pouting for being grounded, right now, I'm afraid, but he needs to learn his lesson, that being that it's not fun to go around and drug his dear unsuspecting friends when they're not looking. However, I don't want to endanger him by having him stay here if we're to expect an unpredictable guest from the land. If your Spirit friend will not be a threat to any of friends of my own, then, by all means, my little guest... " he smiled a bit. "... it will be welcome here... "

[Mirach]

"Oh no, she will be no threat to anyone... I guess Falcon told you about Melody? It's her. She wouldn't hurt a fly..." Svarik assured him.

[VisAnastasis]

" Oh, yes, I sow her in Orphanage that once, and I know he adopted her later on. He said he adored the girl. Am not quite sure if he figured out *what* he adopted, but none the less, I was glad for him. Spirits who like to live out lives as kids are always a delight. " Sage replied, as Falcon apparently did not yet tell him how he learnt Melody's true identity as Morning Dew, not feeling up to sharing that he did not notice he housed a Spirit. " If you say she is trustworthy, I won't say I am too comfortable, as I wouldn't be with anyone tied to Death in any way, but, of course - anyone from Falcon's home is always welcome in my humble dwellings, his adopted daughter shall not be exception. "

[Mirach]

"I'm sorry for causing you more trouble," Svarik said tiredly. "She is a Listener and I need somoene to finish my song..."

[VisAnastasis]

" I noticed you was rough to yourself in the end.. " Lord noticed quietly and touch sadly. " You need to take it slow right now, to recover from pain. If her visit can help you... I will take danger that may come with it.  I can't help it.. It's in my blood. " He smiled a little." Us children of night are very passionate about looking after our own and ensuring their well being, no matter the cost.."

[Mirach]

"I assure you there is no danger from Melody," Svarik said. "And I had no choice at the end... sometimes you need to cut open a wound if it festers from inside..."

[VisAnastasis]

" There are faster and slower ways at dealing with things, I suppose. Time can heal all wounds, they say. For me, it was silence and time, but perhaps it's different when music is used. I won't judge you for that, since I know little of it. I just want to make sure you're well tended under my roof, that's all. " lord acknowledged. He was quiet then in the end, before he slowly spoke up. " You explained yourself. I need to explain myself to you as well... I am sorry for breaking my promise today. I wanted to come in morning as I vouched I could, but I was prevented to. " he admitted quietly. " My friend that introduced to you as Tide said he came in my stead. He can be... Difficult sometimes. Since he had given his heart to me, he's lost lot of powers, alas, and he's having lot of troubles... articulating and dealing with his feelings. He has a good one heart left, but he can sometimes be a little... simple minded. He needs lot of care and has a bit... Special needs. He requires some guidances every now and then, and patience. " he explained slowly, revealing some worry. " I need to know if he did anything to hurt you. If he did, I'll have to talk with him, and he'll have to apologize and make it up to you fair and square. "

[Mirach]

"No, he was very nice to me," Svarik said. "Please don't be harsh with him for drugging you. Sometimes your friends, seeing how you strain yourself, have no other way to make you rest. It happened to Falcon once as well..."

[VisAnastasis]

" Really? Somehow, I am not surprised and surprised at the same time that something like that happened to him. But  goodness... I thank all the deities none the less that Tide remembered to be more thoughtful to you. As you see, by his drugging of his dear poor friend, his moral compass tends to be.. a little off sometimes, usually when you least expect it. Something primordial just kicks in. There are better and worse days. His intentions are always pure, but sometimes he does not know how to articulate them. " he said, seeming rather relived, as if he feared demon may have unintentionally caused him some offend. " I am sorry, but he needs to stay in timeout for little bit, both to heal his hand, and to think about what he's done. Punishments are necessary. I need to be strict with him and remind him often what humans deem polite and what they do not. If I always forgive him his mischievousness, he could forget they're mischief. He's like this because of me, you understand, little Nightingale... I am responsible for him now, so I am making sure he stays on the right path. "

[Mirach]

"We did not understand each other well at first, but he was trying very hard to be nice and helped me a lot, so I have speak on his behalf. He really behaved well. I hope I will get a chance to see him later..."

[VisAnastasis]

" Tomorrow. You can see him tomorrow. " a warm smile touched Sage's lips. " Tonight, just rest, my dear guest, please, and eat up everything, and ask for anything else you feel you need, I urge you. If you feel better in the morning, and if I see you've rested well and been kind to yourself, I'll let you meet Tide again, along with my Spirit friend. Do we have a deal, dear Nightingale? "

[Mirach]

Svarik nodded. "Alright. Tomorrow then..."

[VisAnastasis]

" It's a deal, then, and I plan to keep it this time. Just ask, and I shall bring you to him. It'll be a little reward to him for being good to you. " Sage smiled a little. " I won't burden you with my presence now, if you desire rest. You look exhausted enough. I desire your honesty, Nightingale. Do you wish me to leave you with your friends, or do you have anything else you wish to tell me or ask from me first? "

[Mirach]

"Thank you. But I just wish to rest now, nothing else," Svarik smiled faintly.

[VisAnastasis]

" Look after yourself. I will pray for your good rest. " Sage nodded acknowledgingly to him, and he stood up then, to leave him to relax and get well deserved sleep and private time with his friends.

[Mirach]

Svarik leaned on Xia comfortably, and caressed her before he closed his eyes. He soon fell deeply asleep.

[VisAnastasis]

Xia was purring lightly with relief, seeming to have been terrible anxious without him for so long, and now glad beyond measure to be able to comfort him and make him feel safe and well. Vampire also seemed to be anxiously aware of some change that has happened within Svarik for this short time, and so he wanted to make him feel protected and safe here, and remained ever vigilant beside king's bed, watching over him as he slept throughout night.