dear_mun | Voice testing for luceti

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Please don't mistake me, Miss Mundane. I want to be with Helios. That's where I belong.

But that end could be just as easily reached with the two of us back home, where we belong. The castle needs us. The school needs us.

...still, I can see it. I can see it while I'm in here. He's happy there, isn't he? And he's learned so much. He wouldn't be Helios if he abandoned all of that, even if it was to come home. People respect him there, like they should here, and I'd hate myself if I made him leave that.

Oh, very well. Wings can't be so bad, and it seems as though the plants are friendly enough. The people as well - do we really get a party? Warmest welcome I've had anywhere in a long time. I'll have to show them a few steps.

If you can find the time, I wouldn't mind stopping by for a while. But only if you can find the time. Wife of the headmaster, remember? The old man might pester you, but no one will take your studies more seriously than I will.

I hope that you will consider this decision carefully, and I will respect whatever your choice is. I want to be with Helios, more than anything, but alternatives exist. We can find another way. And we can find one that lets us both be happy together and have a bit of fun. I'm sure he remembers what it is, or he will once I'm there to remind him.

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[ Oh god. This is everything he has been hoping for and dreamed of. This is not something he thought would ever happen though because she was gone, she was always gone no matter how much he tried to bargain with someone to bring her back. But here she was and he feels a terrific pang of pain in his chest as that link thrums inside of him. That bond between them being reunited...

He looks ever so shocked to see you Elise and actually a bit in disbelief too. ] Elise?

[She beams at him even as she self consciously tucks a stray strand of hair behind her ear.] Hello, Helios. [Elise steps forward to take his hands in both of hers', staring up at him with love and light untarnished by that one horrible night.] How long has it been for you? If I knew you'd been gone so long, I would have kicked up a fuss to be brought over there sooner.

[She brushes a hand over his cheek, her smile fading into a gentle frown of concern.]

...are you really getting along all right? Or is she lying to me to make me feel better?

It-it's f-fine. I-I'm sorry you didn't...I didn't, tell you. [ God she's just how he remembers before September 10th. Everything about her is identical to the woman he loved, the woman he was bound to and whom he was going to marry. He slightly flinches but it's hardly anything noticeable never with her. He tries to blink away those stray tears that are forming and his hand takes her with a gentle squeeze.

Sorry dear but he'll just...pull you into a kiss because, yes, it's been far too long. ]

I-I have been but, but, more so now...now that you're here. [ He doesn't care if it's sappy okay? He's missed you a hell of a lot if the kiss was indicative enough. He'll pull away though lightly frowning a little as he brushes a stray strand of hair away from her face. ] I've missed you.

[She notes the flinch. He's always flinched around her, despite her very best and most careful efforts. But it's minor, and he holds her hands in turn, and that makes her smile again.

The kiss gets a gasp of surprise, but soon she's relaxing against him, safe and happy and kissing him back with all the boundless love she feels for him. Elise even laughs a little breathlessly, when they finally pull apart.]

Well, you don't have to anymore. I'm sorry for leaving you on your own for so long, Helios, but not anymore. It's not right. I don't care if I grow a second head, as long as I'm with you.

[Oh god, Helios, her hair, now you have her fussing with her hair again. It's a mess, isn't it? It's always a mess. She must look like such a mess, and begins fidgeting with it.]

...I'm not going to grow a second head, am I?

[ Oh those words. They sting and hurt like a knife in his heart. No he's the one who should be apologizing for leaving her. Because he did and she...she doesn't remember anything.

He laughs one of the most genuine and happy laughs he's had in awhile. As for the hair? Hell no it's perfectly fine, everything's fine, all of this is perfect. ]

No, no you won't. At least I do believe so. I haven't and neither has anyone else. [ ...a cheerful hum. ]

I've met so many wonderful people there, Elise.

From what I've heard? You've met people who see how kind and how brilliant you are, Helios. You've met people who know how wonderful you are.

...no wonder you don't want to go back. [Her look of happiness falters briefly as worry, uncertainty intrude. But she dispels those thoughts with a brief shake of her head, and looks back up at him again with genuine excitement.]

You're going to have to introduce me to them, you know. Every single one. I can't wait! I promise not to embarrass you, Helios. Well...[she waves an airy hand.]...too much. You know how overexcited I can be.

I-I have and they'll-they'll be so excited to meet you.

[ Helios looks sad for a brief moment, but only a second, before it dissipates. There are other reason for not wanting to leave now and he knows they're somewhat selfish but...he can't help it. Still he has to tell her, he has to know what she remembers. He laughs though shaking his head and then giving her another light kiss. ] You never embarrass me.

[ Well nothing he can't take and really he hardly cares. That's just how he is with her. ]

I embarrass you plenty of times. You're just too nice to say so. Case in point - Miss Mundane says new arrivals in your village get a party.

[She takes his hands again and gives Helios a mischevious smile.]

You're going to have to dance with me, and that's that. I hope you've been practicing.

[ That maybe but Helios shakes his head. ] Hardly. I don't think it's a bad thing at all.

[ If Elise doesn't mind holding icy cold hands while they dance? He'll dance with her forever. ] I-I haven't. But you know me. I-I wasn't very good at it to begin with, really.

[Elise doesn't mind, apart from wondering how hard he must be working to have developed such horrible circulation. Honestly, if he can't even look after his hands, he really is hopeless without her.

But she's hopeless without him, so that's alright.

Elise lifts one of his hands up to her mouth and blows gently on it, trying to warm the cold skin. Then she assumes the proper stance, guides him to do the same, and starts leading him in a few slow, simple steps.]

You were wonderful. Everyone stumbles their first few dozen times.

And I'll teach you all over again, if you want. I don't mind. From all I've heard, we'll have time.

[ If she only knew, if she only knew. But that story can wait, and possibly forever, if this is to last. He doesn't want to ruin it, doesn't want to make mention of anything but it'll come eventually. Helios' surprise is replaced with a warm smile and he shivers at the action almost making to pull away but he doesn't.

He'll follow Elise almost stumbling at suddenly being drawn into a dance. ] I'd learn all over again from you. But, yes, all the time in the world.

[ A smile as he follows her each one of his steps getting better and more confident. ]

One, two, three, four...one, two, three, four...see, you remember! [She smiles proudly as his steps become more sure, more confident.] I bet you'll be ready to lead in a few minutes.

...it's all right, isn't it? If I tell them that I'm your fiancee. I know you've settled down nicely over there. I don't want to give anyone a shock.

[ Helios listens to the counting intently looking in brief periods at his feet to make sure he's doing it properly. It's just like before when they used to go out, or well, when Elise used to drag him to go out with her.

He looks at her with a serious expression. ]

Of course it is. Why wouldn't it be? [ He shakes his head as he pulls her back into him after a spin. ] There's more shocking things that have happened there than telling people something like that.

Oh, really? [She tilts her head up to plant a kiss on his cheek before she resumes leading.] Now you've made me curious, Helios. You have to share, now, it's just unfair otherwise.

[The next time she catches him looking down at his feet, Elise ducks her head, catching his gaze with hers'.]

[ A warm smile touches his lips at that kiss and then her eyes meeting his. ] I was turned into a dragon for one.

[ He follows steadily regaining his composure and overall innate ability to do this dance. They've done it a million times before but this was different than the rest. ]

[Only to him. To Elise? This was her student finally gaining his richly deserved confidence in himself.]

I bet you were a wonderful dragon. [And did not set any buildings on fire or camp out in front of the bakery. No sir, Helios, that is not the sort of dragon you were, was it?] It must have been quite the education.

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