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[aetherialslumber]

[ A little shudder, as Urianger felt himself slip into sleep. He had no clue that his faerie lover would follow him into them.

Into the strange fields, a golden kirin sitting there. Urianger couldn't help but feel his own mind shifting. This kirin... they came over, gently, and wrapped themselves around Urianger.

Urianger had not realised he had become a child kirin, that he had become much smaller. But he was looking around a little, for he could hear the familiar beating of wings of-- ]

Thancred?

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[aetherialslumber]

It is. All realms I have seen. [ A soft smile. ] I am able to wander between... what you call Shards, yes? And Fragments.

[ Urianger then couldn't help it - he leaned on Thancred more. ]

[wordsinthesoul]

That certainly sounds worth seeing. [He nods.]. The different stars that arose… I wonder what the others are like. It would be interesting to see them for ourselves.

[He makes a soft sound, reaching out to cuddle Urianger, hand stroking him again.]

[aetherialslumber]

[ Urianger cuddled back, gently. Magic pulsing from him. ]

It is a skill that can be taught - but it would take a long time. Would you still wish to see it?

[wordsinthesoul]

[He settles, arm around Urianger, just trying to feel the magic a little.]

…well. I imagine that would be well worth the time. I would, indeed.

[aetherialslumber]

[ Mor Lyon gave a little chuckle. Before seeming to smile. ]

You would be my students, then? Both of you.

[ Urianger gave a happy sound. ]

You are a faerie... would you become an embodiment of the elements, like this one?

[wordsinthesoul]

[He nods.]. Both of us- we should be able to keep out of trouble, most like.

[……he'll probably find some anyway.]

…well. It's been strange, adjusting to this…. I don't suppose it would be much stranger.

[aetherialslumber]

[ A soft headbutt from Urianger. ]

You two are already bonded so very deeply. You'll help each other. I wonder what element will overtake you? He is a being of nature.

[wordsinthesoul]

[He nuzzles back, with a happy sound.]

Of course. Ah- I wonder. What might there be, then? I'd hope… to be someone who could work well with him.

[aetherialslumber]

It would depend on your soul. What, do you think, makes a good combination with nature?

[wordsinthesoul]

A combination? I suppose… respecting nature, and being able to live well with it. If you mean what I think of… I suppose I think of wind and waves the most.

[aetherialslumber]

...If I am not mistaken, were you not one close to the sea before all of this?

[ ...hm. There's a familiar kindness in the eyes of Mor Lyon. But-- it couldn't be, could it? ]

[wordsinthesoul]

Ah…? Well, yes- I spent much of my youth by the sea. How did you know that…?

[A kindness he hadn't expected to see, and he tilts his head, trying to work them out.]

…have we met before?

[aetherialslumber]

You have that feel to you...

...It would be better if you worked that out for yourself, wouldn't it? [ Mor Lyon will not explain further, lowering his head a little. ]

[wordsinthesoul]

I suppose that makes sense. Wherever you go, home never leaves you…

…mm. Is this one of the rules, then? [He reaches out, hand hovering for a moment.]. May I?

[aetherialslumber]

You may. [ It was said so calmly. ] But... no, it is not a rule. I simply worry that you might not believe me - or it may shatter your perception of reality.

[wordsinthesoul]

Thank you. [It seems better to ask to give respect, but his touch is gentle, stroking Mor Lyon's head.]. …I see. So it's something I would adjust to better learning it for myself… I don't suppose you could give me somewhere to start, though?

[aetherialslumber]

Very well. One hint you shall get... is that us Kirin are eternal. Though we can choose to go though mortal lives, we are embodiments of elements and locations.

I was quite particular to Sharlayan, but not loyal to all of their ideals.

[wordsinthesoul]

Deciding to live a life, then…

Ah…? Then we… met there? Or- you picked up that I'd been close to the sea. Could it be…? [But that's… unlikely. Isn't it?]

[aetherialslumber]

[ A little cheeky smile, and then he licked the faerie. ] You'll make a fine ally.

[wordsinthesoul]

[He makes a startled sound, wings twitching.]. …well. I already have, haven't I?

[aetherialslumber]

You have. And you'll continue to. I'm proud of you, Thancred.

[wordsinthesoul]

I… shite. [He leans in, trying to hide the tears he feels beginning to prick at his eyes.]. …It is you, then, isn't it? Louisoix?

[aetherialslumber]

[ He bows, as Urianger is also staring a little. Even in his haze, he can tell this is important. ]

I wanted to live as a person... but could not stand watching injustice.

[wordsinthesoul]

[He reaches out to try and pull Urianger a little closer, wiping his eyes with his other hand.]

No. It… I'd say it's better, anyhow. If we help each other up…. I'd like t think we learned that from you.

[aetherialslumber]

...When Phoenix was released from their suffering, I awoke again. But I dare not return to how I was.

I... am proud that you two are walking in my footsteps.