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[Mirach]

Svarik smiled a little with appreciation. "There must be so much place suddenly..." he murmured, also trying if he can return to the joking tone without any more hatm.

[VisAnastasis]

" Well, yeah, let me see... I am pretty much drained in the jokes department. Gosh, it's eerily empty out there, it's totally awful, like seeing a library without any book!" critter chuckled, and then it turned its head halfy to Svarik, and continue innocently. "  But thankfully, stories department is still up and running with no problem, and I've been avid fan of cool stories and legends since, like, ever - and I was considered quite of age even by the time Great War just broke. If I don't know some awesome legend, then it'd have to be because it's simply not cool enough to be heard by my gorgeous ears... " he commented quietly, as he tempted Svarik with stories instead of prospects of relationship, and doing it much more gently now, as if, after understanding source of his pain a little better, he felt more of hesitant compassion toward him. " Want stories about moon and stars? And princes and kings? About dragons and fairies? About tides and the moon? I know them all! My story department will blow you mind - figuratively, not literally speaking, of course. " he shrugged innocently, as he slowly tried the next joke, as if tasting it in his mouth. " I am not quite certain about all the details in our boring laws, but from what I heard, blowing king's mind with an arrow or spell, rather than with an ultra amazing cool story, that would already be considered a treason, instead of an awesome pass time... " he smiled at Svarik innocently and hesitantly, as his joke was in same time a hesitant and vulnerable acknowledgement of king's status.

[Mirach]

"Do you see a king somewhere here?" Svarik asked, showing that he appreciates the title but does not wish to bear it here. "I don't know about him, but I would love to hear some of your stories at the evening fire..."

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" Well, yeah, let me see... I am pretty much drained in the jokes department. Gosh, it's eerily empty out there, it's totally awful, like seeing a library without any book!" critter chuckled, and then it turned its head halfy to Svarik, and continue innocently. "  But thankfully, stories department is still up and running with no problem, and I've been avid fan of cool stories and legends since, like, ever - and I was considered quite of age even by the time Great War just broke. If I don't know some awesome legend, then it'd have to be because it's simply not cool enough to be heard by my gorgeous ears... " he commented quietly, as he tempted Svarik with stories instead of prospects of relationship, and doing it much more gently now, as if, after understanding source of his pain a little better, he felt more of hesitant compassion toward him. " Want stories about moon and stars? And princes and kings? About dragons and fairies? About tides and the moon? I know them all! My story department will blow you mind - figuratively, not literally speaking, of course. " he shrugged innocently, as he slowly tried the next joke, as if tasting it in his mouth. " I am not quite certain about all the details in our boring laws, but from what I heard, blowing king's mind with an arrow or spell, rather than with an ultra amazing cool story, that would already be considered a treason, instead of an awesome pass time... " he smiled at Svarik innocently and hesitantly, as his joke was in same time a hesitant and vulnerable acknowledgement of king's status.

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[VisAnastasis]

" Yeah, you're right - I see someone who intruded himself as Nightingale, but didn't come as either King or Nightingale. He just wanted to come here as someone else. Baffling little fellow, I tell you. " Hans smiled faintly and little tiredly. " Okay, *Someone else*, if you like my stories so much, then... Later tonight, after your and Melody's song, if you feel up to it to cheer yourself up a little - it doesn't matter at what hour. By the fire, cool stories, cozy atmosphere, great drinks, my treat - what do you say on it? Does it sound good?We can also roast some potatoes or marshmallows on the fire. I'll throw in some rainbow cookies and apple pies in the offer too, your demon friend told me you like them.  " he added innocently, as he probably, it seemed, inquired Erdel about Svarik's interest and things he likes already, wanting to figure out how to get along with meadow king better, despite in the end his good  intentions had backfired in this case.

[Mirach]

"Sounds really good," Svarik smiled. "And you know what? Just call me Svarik..."

[VisAnastasis]

" Alright, Svarik... " he tasted the name in his mouth carefully. " You know what? You can either call me *Extra amazing extra fabulous cool and of course brilliant guy*... " he smiled a little shyly as he looked away then. " Or you can just call me Llŷr. " he whispered hesitantly, as, with someone who was tortured through true name, sharing even nickname didn't come as easy offer of trust. " That is how Tide and Sage call me... That is how my friends here call me. "

[Mirach]

"Alright.... Extra amazing extra fabulous cool and of course brilliant Llŷr..." Svarik smiled. "Shall we go back now?"

[VisAnastasis]

" If you feel up to it. I just wanted to show you way around the shore, tell you some cool stories... That's all. " critter replied quietly, watching in the distance wonderingly while absently gently patting little Xia. " And I guess I just wanted to say... For you, what has happened was few months ago, but it feels like it was just like yesterday, doesn't it? " he bid him. " I have been around since pretty much dawn of life on this beautiful planet. For me, an event couple centuries ago is like an event that happened yesterday. I know that man is dead for long in your terms and you never knew nothing of him, but he had beautiful voice, and you have beautiful voice too. While it was warm, I could work with that - but hearing sprinkle of coldness in it - it was too much for me. I just hoped you may be able to understand why I got defensive.  "

[Mirach]

"I understand very well," Svarik said quietly. "Especialy since that coldness was defensive as well. I know it's hard to put behind with my voice and hands and jawline... and whatever else do I remind you on him with... constantly being there. I can't do anything about that. But I would be really glad if you accepted my song. Maybe it could ease some of those memories and give you new associations with those features..."

[VisAnastasis]

" I don't know... Maybe. We will see. We just met, after all. I like you, but I honestly can't say I trust you that much still. Maybe if we get to know each other a bit better. " Creature commented a little thoughtfully, but decisively, with more confidence and certainty. It turned to Svarik, then. " I don't feel like I quite desire a song yet... Time is not right for me yet. But there is this other thing. " he paused, before adding slowly. " A letter. I like the three of you - this silly little fluff, that shy clumsy demon, and you. I would like to know how you're dealing with everything, how you're doing, what are good impressions you'll carry from my sea when you get back home. It was only curiosity speaking through me, when I asked for that, but I still would like it. Not a report, then... But a letter from you. That's what I would really like, for a start. "

[Mirach]

"That I will gladly write you," Svark smiled. "A song we will leave for some other time, then."

[VisAnastasis]

" May I have the privilege to see if I can shake your hand on that deal, then, Svarik? " Spirit asked, and he extended his delicate hand toward meadow king slowly, observing him quietly, but did not touch him - it was obvious by now that he did not want anymore to initiate touch or any form of such closeness without king's explicit consent.

[Mirach]

Svarik took the offered hand, and pressed it three times.

[VisAnastasis]

Llyr beamed a little with unexpected delight when Svarik acknowledged and used the spirit custom properly and respectfully. He was thoughtful and a little tense with the touch in light of more of each other's pains in that they shared with one another. He was looking at king's hand that he was holding in his own, as if seeing it for the first time.

Slowly and hesitantly, with his free hand, he then lightly traced the surface of Svarik's knuckles, grimacing a little, as if seeing something, or someone else with them....
But then he smiled a little shyly, as he had reached some decision. He bowed his head, and then, he slowly leaned his head forward, and he laid his lips upon place where ring would have been, if Svarik wore one right now. It was more of laying lips down in touch than a kiss, but it was a sign of respect and submission that Being wanted to give to Svarik. It was common, for servants and lords to kiss their ruler's hand when he would do something in their favor as sign of respect and grace - and like Svarik respected Spirit customs, Llyr has chosen to respect human ones, and while calling him by name of Svarik, still don't deny dignity and value he had as king of the land.

[Mirach]

Svarik nodded in acknowledgment, but didn't say anything as it didn't seem right at the moment. "Melody waits for me..." he just said quietly when it passed.

[VisAnastasis]

" It would be improper to leave such a kind sweet lady waiting... " Llyr agreed. " It was fun, spending time with you. Let's get back now... " he said, and he led Xia back to the city, to Sage's beautiful castle.

[Mirach]

When they arrived, Svarik asked about where to find Melody.

[VisAnastasis]

It took bit of inquiring, but he eventually learned that she played some music for Tide and guided him to fall asleep, and that she went back to king's room upstairs.
" I would still like to hang out with Xia, if you would prefer to allow me that. " Llyr inquired him. " Would you? I think we should go to Tide, or find some other quicker way, perhaps, to convince Xia you'll be alright without her. I must admit I don't feel quite up to waking up Tide right now that he needs to rest - I've got kinder things to do. "

[Mirach]

"I don't want to wake him either. Xia, can you go with Llyr? Have some fun... I will be fine with Melody," Svarik asked directly.

[VisAnastasis]

Xia seemed a little confused - most of what she understood in the context was *Xia* *Llyr* and *fun*, something that didn't quite make sense to her without addition of *Svarik*.

After bit of explanation and convincing, she measured up Spirit hesitantly, and then nodded - yes, he was fun. He had nice voice and gentle hugs, and she could have nice time hanging out with him, she must had thought. She turned to king, and hesitantly, she licked his cheek, observing him carefully in the eyes as if really trying to see through him and see if it's really what he wants, for her to give him space.

[Mirach]

"Yes, please," Svarik nodded. "Go with Llyr," he pointed at her and the spirit, making a gesture for going. "I will stay here. You would be bored here..."

[VisAnastasis]

Critter wasn't quite sure if *bored* was right word to mark its feelings with, but she certainly recognized and understood word *please* well by now, and with it, she accepted Svarik's request as his need, and she grew more relaxed.
She purred, and she leaned into him, nestling with him as if being but a little purring kitten, before she at last let go, and with parting encouraging woof, she turned to go with Llyr.

[Mirach]

"Good girl..." Svarik caressed her, and then went upstairs to find Melody.

[VisAnastasis]

He found Melody alone in his room upstairs. She was in form of child still, her bright pale golden hair flowing down her back, and her white dress flowing in the air as if by gush of wind. She was standing at a window, looking in the distance at the deep blue Sea, appearing deep in thoughts.

[Mirach]

He knew that she heard him enter, and so he just sat down on the bed, letting her finish her thoughts.