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Post by AshLightning on Dec 19, 2023 1:32:01 GMT -5
Rev's eyes widened for a moment then he squeezed them shut, leaning and bracing himself against his chair. He slowly opened his eyes and looked at the table. "So even after all this time, she's still here. In some form." He murmured.
Diantha chuckled a bit. "Yes I can see how that could get tiresome. But I imagine they're just trying to show you they love you and want to care for you. Even though they go overboard." Diantha said, smiling at Valex. "They want to show you life here in the castle is better and that they are always here for you." She said gently. "They're just really excited to have you as part of the family."
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Dec 19, 2023 11:04:44 GMT -5
"Yeah but I will say something seems off about her body, it just doesn't feel right. I saw it from a distance when I was there and it was still brimming with life energy," Helix said as he crossed his arms.
Valex snickered as he said, "Well I suppose I can understand that, I am just thankful to have a bit of a reprieve with you and Rye. If it were Lulu here I would imagine she would treat me like a invalid child who couldn't do anything for myself." With a smile he said, "You know if I might be so bold, I can just tell your children will be one of the luckiest in the world."
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 19, 2023 11:23:53 GMT -5
Revelation looked up at his friend, shock and a bit of horror on his eyes. "Helix if you say you're joking right now, I will send you flying clear across the capital." He muttered. "How could her body still be filled with the energy of Life? Helix, it's impossible! You heard all the accounts from the soldiers that were nearby. She died in front of them!" He said, tears now beginning to roll down his face at the painful memory.
Diantha felt a pang in her heart when Valex said her children would be the luckiest in the world. She had half a mind to hug the boy right then and there. She instead held Valex's hand a bit tighter. "Thank you Valex. That means a lot." The elf said softly, an even warmer smile crossing her lips. "Now about Lulu fawning over you, it's not really my place to say but you should ask Scover about how Lulu treated him when she was pregnant. If her letters are anything to go by, you haven't seen half of her 'babying' her younger family." She said with a chuckle.
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Dec 19, 2023 11:47:30 GMT -5
Valex playfully rolled his eyes and said, "Oh he told me of that before coming here. Why he thought that would be a good way to sell meeting his family is beyond me." With a slight sigh he then added, "I planned on using my magic to warp to other places if she did that to me, but that doesn't seem to be an option anymore."
Helix raised an eyebrow and asked, "What about are prior interactions with one another makes you think I would joke about that, like in any way." With a groan he rested his chin in his hand while saying, "Look I don't understand it, but I know what I felt."
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 20, 2023 0:50:02 GMT -5
Diantha chuckled as Valex revealed he was already aware of Lulu's motherly side. "He was probably warning you in advance so you didn't panic or immediately hate everyone you met." She responded gently. "I must admit I was also rather surprised how kind and welcoming everyone was. I only met them briefly and they were still so kind." She said softly. She blended to Rye and gave him a warm smile. "It was definitely a shock but I eventually got used to it." She said.
Rev nodded slowly, taking a few breaths to calm himself down. "I'm sorry, my friend. You know how mad I get when my sister is brought up." He said softly. After a minute he looked back up to Helix. "Alright I'm good now. We'll just have to see what happens." Rev said before moving to the door. "Now to find Sprig and get some of his clothes packed. " the fairy murmured.
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Dec 20, 2023 1:26:07 GMT -5
With a snort Valex said, “Oh I can see that being that sentimental fools line of thinking. I can’t hardly blame him for it in any case, given the end results.” He looked a tiny bit hesitant for a moment, a slightly solemn question popping into his mind. “Tell me something, how is one supposed to be a child? I know that father, mother, and especially Lulu want me to act like a child, but I have no idea how to do that.”
Helix slightly groaned as he started to float into the air. As he started to fly out of the room he said, “Alright let’s get this over with, but I tell you now that if he makes a mess then you are on your own to deal with it.”
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 21, 2023 0:50:50 GMT -5
Diantha listened to Valex's question and she remained quiet for multiple moments, pondering how to answer the boy's question. After a bit she looked back up at Valex, eyes soft with warmth and care. "Well, Valex. It's not a simple question to answer. Bur, in my opinion, being a kid is all about learning. Not just stuff in school, but also in life. Being a kid is getting to use your imagination every day, getting to learn about the world while having fun in it. You're not expected to know everything or learn everything, but just enjoy life. You'll make mistakes, but thats okay. Being a kid is also learning how things work and also that some things have consequences." She said. Pausing for another moment. "Being a kid is having the freedom to do whatever your heart desires, within reason, and not having to worry about what others think or trying to limit you." She said, reaching up and ruffling the tween's hair gently. "Though for boys of your age, you'd be expected to know more things and be able to help with basic household or other things, but you're still not expected to know everything. You'd know you're not supposed to do things but even then you might do them, and face the repercussions of those actions." She said.
Revelation chuckled and nodded. "Deal." He responded, also floating into the air a but before flying off to his son's room. He knocked on thr door before opening it, glancing around to see if Sprig was playing with his toys or possibly with his aunt and uncles. "Sprig?" The fairy called.
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Dec 21, 2023 1:16:45 GMT -5
Valex was a bit taken aback as Diantha rustled his hair, that was something he was not used to. The only time Valkner touched his hair was to use it to throw him places. Thinking for a minute he then said, "Being a child, while nice, sounds full of contradictions and makes little sense to me. I like the learning bit, is it possible that I can just do that?"
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Dec 21, 2023 1:37:48 GMT -5
After he finished talking, Luna pulls away from him to give him a long kiss before pulling back. "Love you too now and forever." She goes back to her previous position and happily accepts the fruit he offers her. No matter what, she always felt loved whenever she was around Jay.
"I can understand that. Before I became a metal man, my dad and I used to travel all over selling our goods." Mason said. "I'll admit they don't exactly teach you a whole lot about goblin culture."
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Dec 21, 2023 16:27:07 GMT -5
Redcap rolled his eyes, humans never cared for goblins culture nor them. With a scoff the goblin said, "Human no nothing of Goblins. No one Goblin culture, there many. Redcaps know fighters, Bugbears conquerors, Brownie (this is a type of small goblin that lives in peoples houses) shy craftsmen who forced to rely on humans. Many think all goblins same, Redcap different from Brownie not right to compare."
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 22, 2023 18:16:20 GMT -5
Diantha listened to Valex's concerns and she frowned the tiniest bit. "While learning is important, Valex, you can't make it your whole life. That's not a good way to live, and you'll find yourself bored and unhappy just learning all day." She said gently. "Is there anything you like doing outside of learning? Did you and Scover play any games or do anything else while at the Academy?" She asked.
((Hey Hawk, Rev and Helix are looking for Sprig cause they're going on a trip to see a fairy community Helix found, if you want to have Sprig interact with Rev and Helix))
Jay smiled as he was kissed and he gazed back at Luna. He gently wrapped an arm around her and hugged her gently, nuzzling her head with his nose briefly and then continuing to eat some of the food in front of them. "I hope Valex gets along with everyone, and that he finds ways to have fun and relax." He murmured after a moment.
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Dec 22, 2023 18:48:26 GMT -5
Valex thought for a moment and said, "Not really, when at the academy I am typically studying something or other. Scover tries to get me to play things, but just never did." Scratching his chin he did say, "I guess we have done some botonny outside of classes."
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 22, 2023 20:48:12 GMT -5
Diantha nodded slowly. "Well, I would encourage you to try and branch out from just studying. You can still learn while doing other things. Lots of games include strategy, or skills other than book smarts that you might find useful." She said. "And lots of activities also involve physical movement, which would help keep you strong and fast." She said, then chuckled a little bit. "But no running or heavy physical effort until that neck of yours is healed." She added.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Dec 22, 2023 21:24:18 GMT -5
Sprig was currently on his back and playing with one of the figures. He waved the figure back and forth off in his own imagination land.
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 22, 2023 21:33:42 GMT -5
Rev soon spotted his young son playing with some of his toys. The fairy smiled and walked over slowly. "Hey buddy, having fun with your toys?" He asked, slowly sitting down with Sprig and waving Helix over as well.
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Dec 22, 2023 22:16:20 GMT -5
Valex listened as Diantha told him of the uses that games had, which he could not help but admit seemed slightly interesting. However, when she brought up physical activity. With a chuckle he said, “I do not plan on doing anything like that until I am healed, so do not worry. Besides I don’t think that I could deal with my parents or the head healer for defying them.”
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Dec 22, 2023 22:19:28 GMT -5
Helix sighed slightly was he walked over with Rev. “Alright get the stuff packed and let’s get going. This is a major event that doesn’t need to be put off any longer than needs to be.”
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 22, 2023 22:19:44 GMT -5
Diantha let out a soft laugh as Valex confessed not being able to deal with Luna or Jay, or the head healer, should he hurt himself again. "Yes I think you are right, Valex. I doubt any of them would be too happy with you." She responded lightheartedly. She enjoyed talking to the younger boy, just glad that she could be of some help keeping him happy and not just bored and waiting.
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Dec 22, 2023 22:47:57 GMT -5
Valex laughed a little bit winced in slight pain from it causing his neck to tense up. He slightly frowned as he said, “Diantha I need to ask you something, and I want your honest opinion. Should I have one of those magic suppression collars put on myself to appease the frightened nobles, even if it might make me blind?”
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Dec 22, 2023 23:43:03 GMT -5
Sprigs perks up when he sees his dad and holds his hands out for him to pick him up. He makes baby noises at him as if he was talking.
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 23, 2023 18:21:07 GMT -5
Diantha frowned amd she slowly shook her head. "To be honest, I'd say forget about the nobles. They're only scared because they haven't taken the time to think about things logically. They didn't see what happened like the rest of us did. They refuse to believe you might have been controlled. But we know the truth, and we know you'd never do what you did on your own volition." She said, gently bringing Valex into a soft hug. "You're a kind young boy, and a lot to live for. Don't worry what others think." She said.
((He'd be about two or so now, idk if we'd want to say he doesn't develop as quickly since he's a fairy or not))
Rev smiled and picked up his little boy, holding him in his arms and kissing his head. "There's my baby boy. You're so handsome." He said happily before slowly standing up and gently moving to be beside Helix. "Now little man, can you go to your big uncle Helix? We're going to go on a trip! And we have to get your clothes and toys all packed up." He said.
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Dec 23, 2023 22:59:26 GMT -5
Valex was a tiny bit shocked at being brought into a hug by Diantha. He slowly wrapped his arms around her, tears gathering up within his eyes. All this love and affection was still something he was getting used to. Nuzzling slightly into the elf he shakily said, "T-thank you."
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 23, 2023 23:13:22 GMT -5
Diantha nodded and just continued to hug Valex as long as he wanted. She hated seeing him so upset and in such a state, willing to give up everything for someone else's selfishness. "You're an incredible boy, Valex. And you deserve to be happy, the way you want to be happy. Don't let others try to tell you what should make you happy, because they don't know you as much as you do." She said softly.
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Dec 23, 2023 23:32:16 GMT -5
With a sniffle the young mage said, "You are just like the rest of this family, out to break my pride to utter shards and make me feel like a little kid with all the crying. Thank you for not hating me." Suddenly he started to feel rather tired and started to fall asleep with his head on her shoulder.
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 23, 2023 23:37:52 GMT -5
Diantha chuckled softly and nodded. "I'm sorry if I sound like a parrot, echoing everything they say back to you." She said quietly. She felt Valex's head leaning into her more and she could feel him falling asleep. She ever so gently moved and, using her hands to support his neck and head, gently laid him back down so he could sleep. She carefully tucked Valex in under the bedsheets before she slowly got to her feet and turned to Rye, smiling gently, if not with a hint of sadness, back at her husband.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Dec 23, 2023 23:44:03 GMT -5
(He could develop a lot faster than most!)
"Hewix." Sprigs couldn't quite say his name but he did try. He waddles over to Helix and waves his hand at him.
"I feel the same but once again I believe he will. There is plenty of time for him to build relationships and to bond with others." Luna says as she picks up a napkin and cleans her fingers.
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 24, 2023 15:55:08 GMT -5
Revelation chuckled as Sprig toddled over to Helix and the fairy quickly walked to get a bag to carry Sprig's clothes and one to pack his toys. He wanted to make sure to pack Sprig's toys first before he realized his toys were being put 'away' and got cranky. He made sure to grab Sprig's favorite toys he played with a lot, plus some books and other toys that helped the young boy learn while he was having fun.
Jay nodded in agreement with Luna, cleaning off his hands and corners of his mouth. "Yes that is true." He said. He then smiled and looked back to Luna, gently taking one of her hands in his again. "Now my wife, what should we do?" He asked. ((At some point we'll have to have them run into Rev or Lulu to discuss their plan, or have Rev/Lulu come find them))
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Post by bloodrosepelt on Dec 25, 2023 0:34:27 GMT -5
Helix looked down at Sprig and slightly groaned a bit. Children have never been the fairy's forte, they are just to chaotic for his liking. Crouching down to the boys level he said, "U-um hey there kid, how are you?"
Valex groaned slightly as Diantha laid him down in his bed and tucked him into it. He wanted to fight a little bit and continue their talks, he was finding them rather enjoyable. However, he could not fight back the sudden bout of exhaustion and fell asleep.
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Post by Hawkeyes258 on Dec 25, 2023 23:41:14 GMT -5
"We should go see Lulu, Revelation and Sprigs." Luna suggested, They needed to discuss what they were going to do about the Duke and she wanted to see her grandbaby.
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Post by AshLightning on Dec 26, 2023 0:12:07 GMT -5
Rev looked over at Helix as he tried to interact with Sprig. He chuckled softly, seeing his friend so awkward was kind of funny to him. He continued packing up Sprig's toys and when finished he moved on to getting some of Sprig's outfits packed up as well.
Jay smiled and nodded, taking Luna's hand before starting to make their way to the couple's room. "Do you want to see them or see our little grandson?" The king responded, grinning softly before kissing Luna's cheek.
Diantha walked back over to her bed, and her husband beside it. But instead of laying back down she instead walked around and settled onto Rye's lap. "Hi sweetheart." The elf said softly, looking into Rye's eyes.
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