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

[folklorist]

[ 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! ))

Comments

[Voice]

[faithfulflame]

Helios-san, welcome back.

[Rei's voice is a bit tired, but otherwise well enough]

How are you feeling?

[Voice]

[folklorist]

Oh! Rei. I'm, ah, f-feeling alright. A bit tired, but no worse for wear I'm glad to say.

[ He notes the tired tone of her voice. ] Has everything been alright here?

[voice]

[savarin]

I'm kinda interested in seein' if I can get in touch with some of the spirits here, especially... whatshisface? The electricity one. Think you could give me a quick lesson? I'd really like t' know what kinda stuff powers the magic here too, like the Nono or something else.

[Red's aura is... well, it's more than likely just red. That is, if Helios can see auras via the journal.]

[voice]

[folklorist]

Tsinku you mean? He's one of the more challenging spirits to contact, but with a little work and practice I think everyone can make connections with all the spirits here. If you'd like to meet sometime during the week that'd be fine too. [ Hm. ]

Does your own world have magic then?

[Action]

[quicktoanger]

The splash caught my attention first.

I ran toward the sound. It might be a New Feather, in danger of drowning because of bad luck, or else somebody had fallen in. Any number of possibilities that would demand assistance.

But instead, I found one Helios, slightly damp but none the worse for wear. He'd saved himself.

"... Helios. Are you alright, man?"

[Action]

[folklorist]

[ Don't mind him coughing and sneezing a little at the sudden attention. Helios' head darts up to see Harry there on the bank. A derpy smile is what you'll get Harry because Helios is very glad to be back. ] Oh! Harry! I'm quite alright the droids decided to give me a ah, impromptu w-wake up.

[ A huff and shiver as he shakes his head, running a hand through damn hair as he makes his way up to where the other wizard is. ] V-very poor manners I have to admit.

[ Just another sneeze after that comment. ]

[Written]

[complicatedliar]

I had no idea there was a book club.

Also I hope you intend to have plenty of food about for the dragon.

[Written]

[folklorist]

I haven't been very adamant in telling people about it. But, yes, we do have one. It's open to any and all people if you'd like to come to the meetings.

[ Helios smiles on his end. ] But of course! Baby dragons have voracious appetites when they first hatch. Luminair was...very much like that. I've gotten some experience with him at least. [ A pause. ]

You're more than welcome to attend the small little get together, if you'd like?

[spohkh]

Greetings Professor Helios. I would be most interested in observing this event.

[folklorist]

I was thinking that you might like to come, Spock. [ He sounds quite amused in his reply. He knew how curious a mind the other man had and that suited Helios just fine. He almost shared the same trait, overt curiousness, you could never know too much. ]

I'd love to have you come then. I figure if anything, the little one will get used to humans and the people here more readily by being introduced to them initially.

[Action]

[windandrain]

[The moment Helios entered the house, he was greeted by none other than his newest housemate. Saori was smiling brightly from her seat on the couch a book in her lap, but the instant he walked in she was already crossing the room, a towel grabbed up and tossed to him. Without pause she held out a hand for his wet clothes.]

It's good to see you back, Helios. Are you injured?

[Really, she is. It's all she can do to not hug him right then and there, but he's wet and cold and that would be a little icky]

[Action]

[folklorist]

[ One water logged headmaster at your service Saori. Helios bites back a yelp and catches the offered towel. He looks back at her with a mildly sheepish smiles. He shakes his head as he begins to dry his hair off. Glass and coat are discarded on a nearby table and chair. ] Oh, n-no. I'm quite alright Saori, thank you for asking. Aside from a ruined pair of shoes and wet clothes. [ He laughs warm and amused. The house being as hot as it is, is already helping loads. ]

H-How is everything here? Nothing to, ah, mention I hope?

[ It would be icky and awkward as Helios still hasn't gotten out of his wet clothes. He most certainly is not going to in the room! He has his reason, okay? ]

[action]

[not_a_troll]

[Loki did not hear Helios land in the water, but he is seeing him coming out of said water. Since water is a very, very, very cold thing right now he does not think to actually get into that water, but he approaches Helios quickly and does his very best to not snicker.]

Helios! This is not the right time for a swim!

[action]

[folklorist]

[ Helios is shivering when he hears a voice call out. Oh, he knows that voice, Loki? Hm. Helios will just...get to his feet a bit of a stagger at first before he finally manages to stay upright without the threat of falling over. He hasn't noticed Loki's aura yet...but in due time he certainly will. ]

L-Loki? [ he laughs at the others words. ] I-I didn't really get a say in the matter. The droids felt it prudent to, ah, give me a wake up call. [ He laughs and coughs afterwards. Cold water. Not good for a middle of November day. ]

[video] auras? That's so cool. XD

[idealism]

A baby dragon?

[He can't help himself. That sounds so exciting.]

I mean welcome back, Helios!

[video] fff I'm glad you approve! >:[

[folklorist]

[ Helios blinks, seeing Tsuzuki's strangely colored aura around him. It's the only thing it could be, Helios deduced, because everyone has their own individual colors and shapes. It was...odd to see this around everyone he's run into so far. And it even worked over the journal's video feed. Helios will stare before realizing it, and blinking. ] Oh, um, yes! A-A baby dragon. It's going to hatch sometime tomorrow I believe. Would you like to stop by and watch?

[ Helios smiles on his end, he's at least not drenched anymore. Dry clothes are so much better than completely wet ones. ] Thank you Tsuzuki. It's...very nice to be back. A-Although the side-effects are bit disorienting at the moment.

[ Considering the other's face is yellow and hair is blue...and his aura. ]

[Action]

[the_other_leblanc]

[Adele's the one to open the door when Helios arrives, and she spends a moment blinking at his soaked state before stepping back to allow him inside.]

What happened to you?

[Action]

[folklorist]

[ A white puff of air escapes Helios' lips as he huffs a little. His shoulders are hunched as he's bunched up in on himself when he steps inside the house. He nods to Adele in thanks and offers her a smile. A slight shiver runs through his body as the warmth of the house finally penetrates the coldness infused into his bones. This feels so nice right now, you have no idea. ]

D-Droids, um, dropped me in the river. I-I guess they wanted me to go for a little swim. [ A chuckle as he takes off his soggy jacket. ]

[voice]

[godbent]

Didn't you already have a dragon?

[voice]

[folklorist]

That's Luminair, yes. But I, ah, received another egg from A-Adele as a-a gift.

HAHAHAHAHAHA I CAN AT LAST TAG YOU!

[song_princess]

A dragon being hatched? Where can I see it?

[Cause awwwwwww, new baby is all the reason she needs to leave her place of warmth and fail nest building.]

Hehehe >:3

[folklorist]

[ Oh! You're an unfamiliar voice. Helios likes meeting new people though, so he is most certainly the right person to ask. ] Well at my house of course! House forty-four, its right behind the town plaza actually.

[Voice]

[de_bel_survivor]

Welcome back, Mr. Helios. I'm glad to see [well, hear, but technicalities] you doing alright.

And I wouldn't mind coming over to watch the hatching.

[Voice]

[folklorist]

More than what usually happens a-after they do all that fiddling with you. But, thank you Kouki. I'm rather glad to be back.

[ He smiles on his end, his voice tinged with amusement. ]

Wonderful! I'm rather happy to see so many people willing and excited to see the hatching.

voice;

[dragoneer]

You're hatching a dragon? I'd love to see that!

voice;

[folklorist]

Ah Hiccup! [ Helios sounds a bit excited to hear you on the other end. ]

I was going to ask you if you wanted to come and see it. Maybe you can even bring Toothless along with you, if you wanted.

[Voice]

[lostinmyway]

[Grune was going to give Helios an enthusiastic welcome back, but then she rather gets distracted. Dragons tend to have that effect on most people.]

Oh, my. Can I come see your dragon hatch?

[Voice]

[folklorist]

Of course Grune. You're always invited over, you know, dragon hatching or not! [ Helios sounds mighty happy about this prospect the more and more he talks about it. ]

[voice]

[fellpool]

Cake? For a newborn dragon? [Yes, with everything that Helios talked about right there, that's what Leon decides to focus on. He sounds both amused and fascinated.]

[voice]

[folklorist]

[ He laughs on his end, because it does sound quite ridiculous doesn't it? ]

But of course! Every celebration needs some cake, don't you think?

[Action] So late D:

[keyandstar]

[ She peeks at him from the doorway, listening to his message before speaking up. ]

Are you all right, Helios?

[Action] It's a-okay! C:

[folklorist]

[ The egg will still be rattling a little in its blanketed corner of Helios' room. He almost jumps slightly when Lirael speaks to him from the doorway. Helios turns around to greet her with a beaming smile. ] Oh! Lirael! No, no, nothing is wrong at all.

[ besides your aura being in his face, but he's trying to not mention it, okay? ] I-I think the dragon egg is about to hatch though. Which is wonderful news!