[Game 20] Epilogue

[arsgoetia]

Maon leads the way back towards civilization—somehow making his way easily back out through the woods, and you know, there's some things you just don't ask about.

It's a little longer walk back than it was getting there—you'd ended up popping out in a slightly different location. The sun isn't quite up enough to be causing any adverse side effects, and somehow as you walk, you find any fatigue or pain or chill drifting away, leaving you feeling rejuvinated rather than exhausted. The really happy archangel might be partially to blame for that.

The cottage soon comes into sight. Siùsaidh is sitting on the porch waiting, and Tristan's car is once again parked outside.

"Tis about time ye got back," she says firmly. "Tis been three days, and I can only mind an incubus in my home fer so long. Step inside for breakfast, now, won't ye?"

[we will continue to pick at threads in the Endgame but feel free to hit up anybody anywhere in the Epilogue! thanks for the game, see you again in three years soon ♥]

Comments

[tenebrat]

Oh-- well. I think I may have caused some trouble, but nobody seemed very mad, and I have made friends with Madison and Elluka said I was good and everyone is happy and nobody got hurt, so.

I suppose it was fun. I would not mind going back.

[ for the dragon. ]

[turnonmycharm]

[he laughs]

Take care of Maddy, alright? He could use as many friends as he can get.

[tenebrat]

Oh-- well... certainly I can, while I am here... I am not sure how to help if something happens when I am not, though. I had not thought of it until now.

[turnonmycharm]

Where do you go back to?

[tenebrat]

Mostly, I try to find dark places to stay in, in the world I am from. I do not interact with people much at all.

[turnonmycharm]

Sounds lonely.

[tenebrat]

[ a pause ]

I will not lie and say it is not... but it is not much of something I can fix, easily, as I have tried, and many people are too frightened of me.

I was in a place called court, once, but I do not know how to get back there, and my cousin was no longer there regardless so I would not want to.

[turnonmycharm]

There's tentatively the option to stay here, although it can be a little dicey sometimes.

[tenebrat]

[ !!!!! ]

I would be allowed? Why is it "dicey"? No-- that doesn't matter. May I stay? I would very much prefer it-- I like everyone here very much!

[turnonmycharm]

[a little smile, despite himself]

We can try. It involves a bit of magic and effort—usually once someone's been back here a few times, and built up stronger bonds to the people here than they have with anybody at home. Or at least that's my best guess.

[tenebrat]

Oh--

[ a slight frown. ]

I do not want to be a bother if I want to stay. Would it be better, if I waited, after I've been summoned more? If I am, I mean.

[turnonmycharm]

Hah. I'm pretty sure you wouldn't be a bother.

[reaches out to touch Cys's cheek, lightly]

[tenebrat]

Well you said, magic and effort...

[ definitely leaning into that touch, though, delicately settling its fingers against Tristan's. ]

[turnonmycharm]

Which I'm sure you'll find someone willing to spend.

[a quick glance over at Madison]

Our resident powerhouse seems to be very fond of you already.

[tenebrat]

[ glancing at Madison, and smiling again. ]

He's very sweet. I am not entirely sure why he seems to like me already, but I am not going to complain. He is cute.

[turnonmycharm]

He definitely needs friends to take care of him. I think he's got quite a few volunteers.

[tenebrat]

Oh... yes, that is true. I have told him I will help when I can, even if I cannot stay. Kano asked me, before all this, and so my answer hasn't changed now that he's back...

[turnonmycharm]

Kano needs someone to look after him, too.

[tenebrat]

Of course I would like to help Kano as much as I can as well, but--

[ "he's got quite a few volunteers," he'd just said ]

Is there room...?

[turnonmycharm]

[calling out]

Hey, Maddy. How would you feel about Cys sticking around?

[boatsights]

[looking up from where he was texting]

[???]

Y-yes?

[tenebrat]

[ ... how embarrassing. ]

Ah... I do not wish to be a burden.

[boatsights]

You wouldn't be! —do you want to stay?

[tenebrat]

[ an expression that looks a bit flustered, but it's skin tone doesn't change at all... ]

Oh, yes. Tristan said it would take effort, however, and I am content to wait until I've been back more if it is easiest...

[boatsights]

Tristan's lazy.

[going over to them]

It's not a big deal at all.