folklorist | 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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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.

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.

It's not often that you get to watch a dragon hatch from an egg. Either because dragons are awfully protective, hard to find or they don't exist in people's worlds.

Dragons are often thought of as elusive and powerful. I-I can understand why people would want to see one up close. It's...rather refreshing to see. People also tend to fear them for their size and the stories about them too. So not having people regard them that way...it's different than what I'm used to.

Dragons are large and powerful, so the stories about them aren't entirely untrue.

...But it's always nice to see people giving them respect without fear. Some I know would like that.

I'm sure Draco and the other dragons in the enclosure appreciate the well natured sentiments towards them. I mean in retrospect they really are just looking to fit in and live their lives to the fullest.

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

...When's the hatching?

Easier said than done, as the saying goes. As for the hatching...probably tomorrow at some point. That little one really does want to come out.

As long nothing pops up, I'll be there for the hatching.

[And then he got mission'd whoops.</small.]

Wonderful! Feel free to bring any of your friends along too. There's more than enough room for everyone at the house.

Definitely! I'd have to ask one of my roommates, but I know my best friend will tag along.

Ah, good good! The more people the merrier! You can stop by in the afternoon. Say around...one or two o' clock.