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ϡ - Chapter TwentyThree; In which one deals with tricky spells [video/action for housemates/voice]

[ You can have a view of Helios leaning back in his chair, rather comfortably actually. He's in his room and in said background are scattered papers and objects. Incidentally he doesn't have his glasses on today, might be due to the fact that he's conducting a delicate experiment in his room. Keyword being delicate. If you catch a glimpse of any of the papers in the background it'll make no sense if you can't read runes. Though one in particular has the diagram of a ring with various lines and runic lettering on it. Helios will lean forward smiling at the journal. ]

Ah, I hope it's on. Erm, yes. [ Clearing his throat he still doesn't get these things. He just brings a hand to his chin, characteristic thoughtful pose is go! ]

I wonder...many of you know about magic, of course. But how many of you can actually apply magical attributes to an inanimate object? Like--ah, enchantments! They're rather tricky and if done wrong they can well...blow up in your face- [ Or you colleague's faces. ] -but they can be used for all sorts of things. Like making a sword into a flaming sword by applying a fire spell to said sword, and when the right incantation is spoken it alights!

[ A thoughtful hum. ] Also are there any myths or legends in your worlds based around objects? Like Excalibur, hammer of Thor, or maybe even the holy grail? Just wondering...all out of curiosity. [ And possibly to further his own research, maybe even get some help on the little project he's been doing since Halloween. Except during his little questioning session the spell he was trying to place on said inanimate objects will begin to sizzle in the background. Smoke is going to start clouding the video and sparks can be seen as well. His eyes will widen as he turns abruptly knocking the journal on the floor and turning off the video function but not the voice. ]

Oh! No-no not again. This wasn't supposed to--! [ There's a very loud bang and the room shakes with it. Sorry housemates there will be a spillage of black, with what seems to have shards of diamonds sprinkled throughout it, smoke coming from Helios' room as he slams the door open. Helios' face will also bear the marks of said explosion as he tumbles out of the room, face and clothes covered in black soot, but he at least has journal in hand. Also people over the journals can hear him coughing rather a lot. Before long you'll hear him laughing though, replying rather amused. ] Ah, yes, very tricky!

[ Going to be brushing off the fact that just happened. You didn't hear anything, everything is fine. Okay, well, Frederic and Giles might be a tad bit annoyed. ]

Um, right, welcome to Luceti all of you who've just been brought here! It takes a bit to get used to everything but we luckily have a nice welcoming committee! You're free to answer those questions as well if you want to! Anyone can as they are open to everyone to answer.

[ Don't mind the fact he just blew himself up, nope. A brief pause on his end. ]

Hm...oh, is that on fire? That is on fire. Just-just a moment. [ Going to go put that out now yup and you can just...talk to him after wards. Derpy derp nice way to introduce yourself to all the new people, Helios. ]

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[ Might get a small wince from him. ] I-It's understandable. I-I understand.

Thank you. You didn't need to but I just...don't want them ruining anything between us. I-I know that's not their main goal, but sometimes it feels like it is, and giving into it will only make them stronger. [ He swallows thickly, almost nervously looking around. ]

I-I'll clean up everything. I was just...going now to do so.

[He sighs more then tries to be cheerful for his friend, instead of being so blunt.]

Helios please, let me help you clean up. You don't deserve to clean all of this alone.

It was my mistake. I should do it, really.

[ He's been cleaning up a lot of mistakes lately. Some easier than others this, obviously, being one of the easier ones. ]

I-I don't mind.

[He begins helping him clean up then looks at the other.]

...I've been going behind the community building forest area to take care of the flowers Polka planted, in case you were wondering where I've been going.

[ Helios is going to look up from his own position on the floor. His green eyes widening a bit. ]

I had been wondering...it makes sense now though. Flowers that Polka left behind. I'm sure she'd be grateful towards you taking care of them as long as you have.

[ His expression remains neutral because he knows how this subject affects the other. Granted he hasn't heard Frederic speak about it in a long time. ]

[Frederic's expression becomes a little grim.]

They're the only reminders of home I have left now that the people from my world have come and gone. First Polka and Viola, then Prince Crescendo and Count Waltz. All of them came and left, as if I'm only meant to see them for a brief time.

[He continues to clean then sighs until he stops and looks out the window in silence.]

[ Helios will give the composer a soft, comforting, look. ]

It certainly doesn't seem fair to have that done. But you, you should remember all the moments you had here with them. And use them to make you stronger. It's hard I know it has to be for you. The only thing I have from my world is a few books and the ring. I wonder if anyone from my own world will ever show up.

[ He knows it's wrong, he knows he shouldn't deserve such a thing if it happened. But he wants Elise here with him, so much, it hurts. But he knows having her leave him again would be just as painful...a double edge sword if there were one. ]

[He turns back to look at Helios, small tears streaming down his cheeks as he stands there silently for a few minutes. Then he speaks, trying not to sound choked.]

My piano, those flowers, and Feliks are all that I have now to remember home. Why Helios? Why did the Malnosso take them away from me? They knew what I had done to them and yet they still took them away even when I tried so hard to tell all of them the truth. [He turns away again, unable to show his face to the other.] Count Waltz...though he was an enemy, he was still someone from my home and it brought me some comfort.

[ It pains him to see his friend like this. ]

Because they don't care. They don't see people's personal problems in their own worlds as important. They're selfish and sometimes quite cruel. I'm only sorry I can't be more helpful towards you Frederic.

[He only sighs.]

I also continue to question why I exist. Am I to exist as a spirit, a dream figment, or my own soul put into physical form? I do not know.

I think we all tend to do that at one point or another. [ He might still be watching you carefully. ]

I sometimes wonder why I'm even alive at all. [ It was his fault, that night, it should have been him that died really. ]

As for what you are...I don't honestly know. But what I do know is that you're Frederic, always will be to me at least, regardless of whether you're a dream, spirit, or soul in human form. But perhaps we could try to work it out together if you'd like? I know there's bound to be some books in the library with some helpful information.

[He sits at his piano and simply stares at the keyboard for a few minutes.]

I've looked at so many books and even Giles tried to help me, I don't know where to go or who to turn to. [He sits down on the couch and frowns.]

[ Helios might come over and sit next to him looking at nothing but the floor. ]

Maybe it's...one of those instances that you have to decide for yourself. Maybe there's no answer because it's you who needs to figure it out. [ He'll give Frederic a short glance. ]

Sometimes things like this don't have an answer to be found.

[Frederic turns back to look at his friend.]

I wonder what would happen to me if I died here. Would I shatter and never be able to return or would I die as if I was a normal human being?

[ His glance turns sharp as does his tone. ]

Don't even think about that, Frederic. Even if we can be brought back here, death isn't some...some sort game or-or experiment you undergo. I will tell you that you'll hurt a lot of people that way, never mind finding out about your dilemma.

[He hears and see that sharpness coming from his friend then answers.]

I know death is not a game or an experiment, I'm not someone who takes it lightly either given my history. I...have always been told I was dying or had my foot in the grave already.

I think you should prove people wrong then. I-I mean here you can.

I just...don't think you should think like that. It won't, it won't help any.

Prove the doctors and gossipers wrong? I always thought my surviving the tuberculosis was enough to prove them wrong, some did say what happened to me was a miracle in itself. But I still feel as if that was not enough.

[ His tone and voice is a bit softer now looking back at the room silently for a few seconds. ]

Not enough? What more would you want to prove to them then? [ Asks the man who wishes to redeem and prove himself to others. ]

[He becomes more determined in tone.]

That I am not the weak and fragile man I was once, I can be strong if I so desire it.

I never thought you were either. You're a stronger person than I am, at least. People can change and if people saw you now I'm sure they'd agree with that.

So many thoughts I keep inside though, thinking only of my past and those in the past...I thought I was finally able to move on. But now, I've begun to realize that it is time to at last move on for their sakes along with my own.

It's a hard thing...moving on. [ He definately knows the deal with that. ]

But if you can do that...I think it'll make you a better person. A person your friends can rely more on and have faith in. You can still keep them with you to make you stronger and never forget what they mean to you.

Ah, well, at least that's what I always think.

Helios, I never want to forget them. Especially Polka, I want to keep the memory of her alive in this place. She deserves that much from me, considering how much she and Emilia were alike. [He sighs and then looks towards the window again.] I always do wonder what would happen if Emilia ever came to this world. Would she be happy or end up being miserable?

Of course and I'm sure she would do the same. [ Helios pauses looking a bit surprised. ]

I wonder the exact same thing with Elise. After everything that's happened...would she be happy here in this place?

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