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ϡ - Chapter Forty-One; a new beginning [forward dated to the afternoon]

[ Anyone nearby the bridge by House 47 and House 35 will see the droids unceremoniously drop a rather disgruntled and startled blonde man into the river. Helios wasn’t awake fully at the time, but he sure is now! He is just going to sputter and flail a bit in the water before making his way towards dryer land. Helios is totally not amused by this guys, especially since it's kinda cold out. The water is also an odd shade of purple…and that grass is blue. He is just…really confused, because nothing is the right color and he’s slightly panicking from this revelation. It must be a side-effect…it has to be. And once he finally runs into people, he'll notice a strange and alarming aura around each individual person. It's a side-effect from John's tampering with his death penalty.

He’ll groggily get up and wring out his long sleeve shirt and jacket, huffing and mumbling under his breath. Not the graceful or nicest of re-entries to the enclosure. You can find Helios walking through the village, soaking wet and a bit miffed, back to his house. And once he gets there he’ll get settled, changed, and make a voice entry.]

[Voice]

I’m, ah, b-back. Thank you f-for whoever took care of the Library in my absence. Everything is well, aside from seeing things in c-color again. Surprisingly…strange and saying that is rather odd too. [ A laugh on his end. There’s a rattling noise from somewhere off in the distance. Luminair’s chirps get excited and happy as Helios gives a surprised gasp. ] Oh! Gods , is it really that time already? I-I didn’t even realize…though the time it takes is far less than your own.

[ Helios clears his throat, his tone slightly more jovial and happy than before. ] It’s a pleasure to meet all the new arrivals we’ve gotten these past few weeks. I hope everyone hasn’t had too much t-trouble settling in. The library is free to use for anyone who wants, and we also have a bookclub that meets once a month. Also if anyone has any questions about the spirits of this place, or m-magic in general, I ah wouldn’t mind assisting you in learning. There’s also a m-magic club that meets every once in awhile too! [ Some more rattling as Luminair chirps more emphatically. ]

Oh, dear, I-I wonder if it’ll last until tomorrow… [ A tapping noise as he taps a pencil on the table. ]

Ah. I-I was wondering…how many people would be interested in seeing a newborn dragon hatch? I-I think this calls for a little celebration, don’t you think Luminair? [ A happy chirp in reply is heard from somewhere off in the room. ]

If anyone wants to stop by tomorrow to see the hatching…I wouldn’t mind having a small little get together! I could make some food and-and a cake too. Anyone is welcome to come by house forty-four. We could all benefit from a little celebration once in awhile, hm?

((ooc; For Helios' return effect he is seeing people's auras, along with seeing the world in weird colors and shades. The auras that Helios are seeing, are just different facets to a person's personality. If you don't want him to see someone's aura just let me know and we can work around that! ))

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I will! I'll invite Astrid. [His lady friend. Or something.]

Jeez, that's still unfair! [SIGH]

Oh, Astrid hm? A friend of yours? [ Ohoho. ] By all means invite her as well. I'll make sure to make plenty of food and refreshments as well!

Well there's no saying that you can't give it to someone else once you get it, hm? Or at least help raise it once it hatches or grows up!

[ There's a pause as he thinks on that. Having someone relive that is hard enough. He knows how bad drafts can be, and he knows how hard it hits some people at times. ]

Only if you wished to. I...wouldn't want you to have to speak about it, if it's too much.

I am not terribly bothered by it.

Maybe there's some in the library here... I dunno what all there is, but it seems pretty big. I'll take a look later... maybe when we meet up? Speakin' of that, got a time and place in mind?

If you've just arrived it takes a bit of time for books from your own world to show up. But in due time there's a possibilities of them doing so. I-I can be on the look out for any of them, if you'd prefer. I do run the the library after all. [ He chuckles a little. ]

Hm. How about sometime next week? Or whenever you'd be available to do so. I, ah, am quite free after school ends around two in the afternoon.

Oh... [ hm. Helios isn't sure he believes that. But if Loki insists. ]

Well if you wouldn't mind, then I suppose I'd be more than willing to hear or, read.

That sounds perfect Spock. I'll be sure to contact you, perhaps after Thanksgiving.

LeBlancs are not adorable.

[Easy and offhand- and teasing. Just a bit. Helios is someone she's comfortable enough around to not worry about appearances overmuch. The very last marshmallow goes on the tip of Luminair's nose before she stands and pours Helios his mug of tea.]

Luminair picked them out for you, and I do wish I was joking. He was quite adamant. Or he simply wished to nibble on the wrapping. And if you wish for something with more substance I think there is soup I might heat for you.

Sure, I can agree with that. It's a party, after all. [He smiles a little, that fascination still there.] Will the dragon be eating the cake? I've never heard of dragons with eating pastries and cakes.

[Rei stands there proudly, pleased with herself.]

I just thought...maybe I could combine the spells to make something bigger. I've been working hard on what you taught me so far.

I think we've missed Thanksgiving. That's in August...but Christmas is soon.

[At least, the Japanese equivalent is]

It was no problem. He's a dear, sweet little creature.

In summary:

We were drafted initially to fight cultists within Vaskoth. About as interesting as you might think; their power was assuredly in their numbers. On the second day strange symptoms became evident in the number of our enemy. The disease spread quickly to encompass all those we fought as well as the remaining civilian population.

Those infected lost their will and ability to think, became insensible to pain, and developed an overwhelming hunger for human flesh. Transmission occurred upon contact with blood or being bitten, and potentially even from some water.

That was rather unpleasant. We went from fighting cultists to fighting what was effectively the walking dead. Some among our number began working toward a cure in the hopes one could be developed in time, whilst others were infected and had to be caged or simply put down for the safety of others.

Toward the end of the draft, an absolute limit was placed upon our powers. At that point I switched from hunting to lending my aid to those developing the cure. Biology is not my expertise, but I was able to provide help from the viewpoint of chemistry. First a partial cure was developed, in that it would arrest the mental ravages of the disease at least.

We were told a bomb would be set off within the enclosure if the cure was not developed in full. At that time we also heard of a potential "patient zero" who might be found, which would aid in the development of a full cure. Obi-wan Kenobi and myself found the person, one Korras Blake, and brought him back to the labs. Thereafter the cure was developed, and those surviving and newly cured were sent back to Luceti.

There is now a vaccine to act against the plague. If you haven't received it already I would suggest you do.

[...it sounds so much cleaner when written.]

Well it's coming up for, ah, American standards I believe. We weren't really...very good at keeping up with celebrating it back home. [ Being Romanian and all that. But Helios still recognizes it as a holiday for his American students. ]

Yes he certainly is, isn't he? And perhaps soon he'll have a brother or-or sister to play with. Isn't that right Luminair? [ The baby dragon will just give an ecstatic happy little chirp at those words. ]

I'm not so sure I believe that.

[ More of a teasing tone as he takes a seat and nods in thanks at the offered tea and cookies. Luminair will curl up besides Helios letting out a few happy little purrs as he munches on that last marshmallow. So spoiled. ]

I suppose he has picked up on some of my tastes! [ A hearty laugh as Helios looks down at the little dragon. ] Soup actually sounds rather good right about now. It'll get rid of the remaining chill at least. If you, ah, d-don't mind heating some up?

[ You clearly haven't seen Luminair in action Leon. ] If it turns out anything like Luminair...I do foresee cake and pastry eating in its future. But f-for now a stable diet of meat, and vegetables would probably be best. Luminair loves cake after all, but he's almost a year old, I-I don't think that would be very good for a baby dragon.

Ahh, American Thanksgiving. I suppose that is coming up, isn't it?

[She beams at the chirpy dragon]

He very much is. We probably spoil him too much, but a sibling may do him some good. [She gently pinches a bit of his baby fat...or is it sugar fat?]

Great! I'll let her know. Is there anything I can bring?

Ah only if you want to. But I suppose anything will do. Chips, drinks perhaps? It's probably not going to be a large party.

Yes it is. This week if I have my calender right. [ Being gone for a week didn't really help. ]

Yes I think we do spoil him a bit much, and I believe he knows it. [ Luminair squeaks a little at that pinching. It's totally baby fat okay? ] I think a sibling will get along just fine with him though.

Hmm. Perhaps. But perhaps since none of us are American it might make sense to have a bigger Christmas dinner?

[A finger runs along the pinch, she hadn't meant it to hurt]

There there little one, it's alright to be a little pampered.

Yes. Once people move past their preconceptions and realised that.

...When's the hatching?

[Yes, yes she is. How can you tell? And she is still letting out those chirps.] Are you sure? Would it not be respectful if I called you less, my lord?

If you are sure then when shall I come over? Ah, please forgive me and my rudenss, I am Leanne, princess of the heron clan.

[And EEEEE coming right over! A baby is being born!]

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