re: overall thoughts on everything

[folklorist]

You had me get bit by a vampire. And then Ginia leaves, I know I know, she and Giles could return but that-that isn't the point. And now you're thinking of turning me into, into a demon. I-I don't mind them, not at all, there's a good few at the Academy but-but when you want me to h-hurt people in that state... [ giving such creatures a bad name isn't fair. ]

A-At least let me keep my wits about me. I-I don't...I don't want to hurt anyone. Especially not Giles or anyone else. It's not terribly fair.

[ Life isn't fair! ] I don't suppose you could have my time in that new place be a bit more peaceful could you? I-I mean. It's a lovely world, so very fairytale and fantastic also amazing to boot. I'm quite excited about getting to explore it. I-I just hope you don't...have anything happen too early on. [ Let him get his bearings first. ]

But as for Luceti m-maybe thinking on this while you're studying isn't the best of times either. Stress and the like, you should really focus on your studies. I'm sure you'll do fine though, hm? Never say never.

B-But I do implore you to at least...not, ah, not get ahead of yourself for whatever it is you have in store for me. I do wish you'd not have that happen. Though I'm sure you'll t-take the best course of action when the time comes. [ He's just not sure if he's going to like it or not... ]

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[truelight_soulbright]

[Have a hug, darling.]

You'd never hurt anyone, Helios. No matter what you were. I know that, and your friends should, too.

[consultmybooks]

[Giles is...frankly less hopeful about the entire situation than Elise, however. Just...taking a step back, now.]

W-What, um, what sort of a demon, by any chance?

[folklorist]

[ Oh gods Elise. He is sincerely missing you so much right now...have a returned hug. ]

I-I know but, but such things in Luceti are h-hard to uphold. I d-don't know if that'll be the case this time around.

[folklorist]

I, ah, I-I don't really know. D-Depending on how she feels...it might just be a normal one. I-I mean, nothing specific like an imp or-or...

[ an Incubus. Gods he really hopes that's not the preferred one of choice. Because they both know how the one type went. A sigh. ] I don't honestly know though.

[shadedsunlight]

I'm sorry.

[folklorist]

It's not your fault, Ginia. I-It's not as if we can...choose these things.

[ And he knows that Ginia wouldn't have left like that. But he knows it's selfish to want her return. ]

[shadedsunlight]

I know, but it doesn't make it right to just leave like that. Without... [Without saying goodbye, without doing something. But it isn't how it works, is it.]

I didn't want to go. I...I hope can come back. Th-that's the plan.

[consultmybooks]

[They both know how that particular option went, yes.]

"Depending on how she feels". Yes. I know that particular state of mind rather well.

...what about Apep?

[Yes, it might also be putting ideas in the muns head, but...dammit, Giles has to know.]

[truelight_soulbright]

[The returned hug is, as always, very much welcomed. She's missed you, too, Helios.]

If that's the case, then the person she'll be bringing back won't be you at all.

...but I know that won't stop you trying to make amends for whatever this demon does. And that's what your friends will remember, Helios.

[folklorist]

I...I hope you can too. [ Even if he sounds tentative and conflicted about even saying that. It's such a selfish thing to want isn't it? ]

We'll have to celebrate when y-you and Giles return. M-Maybe a large cake. I think I can get Grune to help with that. [ Just a sad smile as he ponders on it. ]

[folklorist]

It's a rather dangerous state of mind to-to be sure. [ Having been on the receiving end more than enough times before.

Helios will just wince at that question. ] I. I-I don't know. She rather likes both ideas to be honest.

[shadedsunlight]

[Bro, don't look like that. Ginia steps in and gives him a hug.]

Very big cake. And after we'll make you a cake too.

I didn't want to go. I didn't want to leave you.

[never_lies]

[Well Helios, now you can say you've met Abraham Lincoln.]

These "mundanes" are capable of playing with our lives in such atrocious ways?

[folklorist]

[ Holy crap you are Abraham Lincoln. Hold on a second while Helios remembers his manners and stops staring. Right, yes, ahem. ]

O-Oh yes. Unfortunately th-they are, very much so. I-I don't want to say all of them do so, or to s-such a degree. But, but they do have the capabilities.

[never_lies]

It is truly terrible.

Does your mundane at least have the capability and will to revert you back to your original human state at some point in the future?

[He then mused a little, just curious for Helios' reaction.]

If I was still as young and naive as I once was, you would have had a stake in your chest right now.

[magicmaestro]

[Ah there's a face he hasn't seen in forever...]

Hello old friend, it has been ages hasn't it? [He tries to smile.] I see you're going to a new home, hmm? Maybe my mundane will follow. But I know you're the type to hurt anyone, that kind heart of yours will always remain. So don't be worried friend, perhaps we'll also meet again.

[consultmybooks]

[And Giles will sigh at that answer. But, after a few seconds, he shakes his head and forces a smile.]

Can we manage a week after I come back, at least? I, um, I-I do want to see your dragon, and the new housemate, of course.

[Okay, meeting Sabriel is likely to be awkward, knowing Giles. But he'll do his best. He wants to do his best.]

[folklorist]

I-I suppose so, yes. She doesn't want it to be p-permanent. Just...just to have me terrorize people. And possibly lose my life as punishment for doing so.

[ Helios is just...so not happy looking about that, nope. And you will certainly get a reaction out of him. He looks surprised and taken aback. ]

S-Stake?

[folklorist]

I...I hope so. I think that's certainly possible, and I-I do want you to meet Luminair too.

[ A sad smile. ]

[folklorist]

[ Baw Ginia he was not expecting that hug, okay? Helios doesn't stiffen like he would normally. He just...lets it happen and closes his eyes with a small smile. ]

Perhaps I can get the cake to sing. I know. No one ever usually h-has control over it happening.

[shadedsunlight]

[Ginia's hold is gentle, but she's practically clinging to him. Luceti is home, Helios is family, and that's away from both, it hurts too much.

She laughs softly at the idea of a singing cake.]

A singing cake... I'll accept that.

...By the way, what is this about you becoming a demon? [She knows, through her mun, through that brief encounter, but she still doesn't like it.] Should I stop her? [Code for "should I shank her?"]