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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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.

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?

They do say as time goes on one's pet tends to take on their traits.

[She huffs a soft laugh and gives the little dragon's chin a quick scritch before fetching a pot to heat the soup in.]

I think I might be able to manage that much without difficulty.

Yes. Luminair has become quite the character since he was born. I remember when he wasn't even the size of one of the cats.

[ Helios chuckles a little as he pets the little dragon who purrs and chirps happily at the affections from both Adele and Helios. ]

Thank you for taking care of him while I was away. I-I hope he wasn't too much of a bother. He can be a bit...mischievous at times.

It was no trouble Helios. He only stole sweets or sugar cubes while I was fixing tea- or. Well. My pens off my writing desk. Hiding them became a game to him.

[Into the pot goes the soup, and onto the stove goes the pot.]

He did miss you dearly, though.

Oh, dear, has he really been stealing things? [ Oh my. He's getting to that age again. ] T-Typically it doesn't really start in these sorts of dragons, but I suppose he's trying to, ah, hoard things.

[ Helios will pet Luminair then. ]

I did promise him that I'd never leave again. I-I suppose that's easier said than done though.

They all did seem to end up in the same spot in the house, piled up. Were it not so adorable and endearing I might be irritated. But it is impossible to be earnestly upset with Luminair, especially since it is part of his nature.

[She stirs the pot on the stove, in a pleasant enough mood to hum a little under her breath.]

You've come home and that is what matters, yes?

Very true. Lets hope he doesn't pick up on that and use it to his advantage though. [ Helios looks at the baby dragon who gives a light little chirp, tail wagging happily behind him. ]

Yes you're absolutely right. And it is very nice to be back I have to admit.

He only will if we reward him for it, I think. Worst comes to worst we spritz him like the cats.

[Once the soup was at an ideal temperature she spoons Helios out a bowl, toasts a bit of bred and offers both to him with a smile.]

It has been too quiet without you.

He might actually like that. Luminair being warm blooded and all.

[ Helios takes both of the offered foods and smiles. ] Thank you. This smells delicious. It's...been a long week, but I'm still very glad to be back. I'm sorry I was away for so long.

Hm. Then I am utterly out of ideas.

[She'll leave it to Helios to choose what to do should Luminair start to misbehave in earnest.] All I did was chop the vegetables. Saori and Sabriel did the actual cooking.

You couldn't help it, there's no need to apologize.

Perhaps giving him something bad tasting would work. [ Because Luminair and food is a thing. Helios will blow on the soup and take a sip of it after its cooled down enough. He makes a rather contented noise in the back of his throat. ] Ah. It's delicious!

[ Helios is just going to help himself okay? Omnomnom food, he was clearly famished. ] Never really- [ another bite ] -give you too much to eat, while you're there.

Sour marshmallows, perhaps? Not rotten just...dusted with citric acid to make them tart. That might work.

[She'd have to find some the next time she was at the store. And make a note of it for her older self. Selves.]

If it was for some manner of medical procedure I can understand why. There's less risk of you becoming ill if you are not fed often.

That actually might work! I think he'd do well to learn a few lessons in regards to eating too much. We can't let him get too plump now can we?

[ Luminair gives a small indignant little chirp, eyes narrowing ever so slightly. He so totally is not plump, it's baby fat okay? Helios just blinks back at the little dragon and laughs, petting the baby dragon affectionately as he does so. ]

Oh, no, it was nothing like that...I don't think. It's hard to, ah, remember all the details.

I do not think there is such thing as 'too plump' in regards to Luminair, Helios.

[She reaches across to give the little fussing dragon a faint poke in the side, tapping it's cuddly frame.]

Then it's naught but cruelty.

You're quite right. He'll grow out of it, anyway. He's not even a year old after all.

[ Luminair chirps again and shifts at Adele's poke. He clicks his tongue and stretches his wings as well. ] I wonder if he and the new dragon on the way will get along.

So it is all babyfat, yes?

[Luminair's chirp of protest has her giggling. He was always and ever the most adorable thing to her.] I certainly hope so.

[ Helios laughs, very amused and very much in good spirits despite coming back as a cold wet mess. ] Yes that's exactly what it is!

[ Luminair huffs in agitation and flicks his tail as he does so. ] As do I. I think everything will be alright. Luminair is quite sociable for his age. [ He smiles and pets the little dragon. ]

Perhaps he can teach them a thing or two.

I hope he only passes along the better habits.

[Adele shakes her head at the little dragon and starts taking the dirty dishes to the sink to start washing them.]

Otherwise we'll have two dragons stealing pens and whatever takes their fancy.

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

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