@amidstnightmare He feels it permeate through him, the warmth of Illuga’s heartbreak. It feels soft on the nape of his neck, where the other’s hands work away at his hair..
“I’m sorry..” He says, understanding the hurt of losing a home. “How do you it? Hope, I mean..”
@amidstnightmare “You’re right..” He says, sniffling, quickly wiping away the tears forming in his eyes. Aether was lucky, he thought, that the other couldn’t see his face flushed and full of woe.
“It sounds like you’re speaking from experience..”
@amidstnightmare “Mm..” He hesitates for a moment, unused to sharing this fragmented part of himself.
“She was.. gentle-hearted. Back then, she adored simple, sweet things. Love stories, fairytales, soft music.. But I suppose, if enough time passes, anyone can change entirely.. right?”
@amidstnightmare He hums in reply, turning his back to the other for easier access to his hair.
“My sister liked it long..”
Aether fidgets with his fingers as he responds. “She used to love braiding it with flowers. It reminded her of a story she’d once heard..”
@amidstnightmare His eyes lightened up at the other’s offer. “Would you really?” He asks, elated about having his hair braided properly. “Please, go ahead!”
Aether hands over his flowers all too enthusiastically. “My hair’s kind of a mess. Don’t worry about detangling it gently! I can take it.”
@MADSEGMENT “Masala cheese balls it is!”
The glitching certainly has him curious. This segment seemed so different from the other ones he’d met before.. Why?
“You— uh.. wanna let go, bud? I gotta move around to make ‘em!”
Slightly pulling at its hands.. Was it meant to be this strong??
@_bitingcold You’d keep squashing one like a bug and another one would just pop out.. We had to burn down irminsul just to get rid of that guy!
[ He shakes his head, exasperated from the memories. ]
It’s getting late. Wanna stay in my teapot for the night?