[Game 21] Epilogue

[arsgoetia]

So, you get your Philly cheesesteak, and you head back on another train, returning to New York at fuck o'clock in the morning. Maybe you get a nap on the train, or maybe you're full of yawns and misery as you head back to Sariel's house at the crack of dawn. Paz went on her merry way with wonderful promises for the future, but Hale is with you, seeming remarkably energetic.

Madison is just barely held back by Kieran, it seems, from just sprinting out the door as soon as you get anywhere near the yard. As it stands, as soon as you all make your way past the gate, there's a redhead barreling down to greet you.

Comments

[psychopompous]

. . . it didn't—feel so bad.

[aethericbody]

There wasn't much in the pantry when I looked, but we could probably duck out and get them groceries or some such thing.

[redetermined]

[what if kiss???]

Are you okay?

[innerdemon]

Oh. I thought it might be gross? I guess, comparatively. That's good.

[defendless]

[actually, you know what

same.]

[turnonmycharm]

[he wrinkles his nose and kisses back]

I mean, yeah. I feel like I had a better night than you guys.

[psychopompous]

. . .

[lifts a hand , holding it out to them]

[redetermined]

Next time I'm staying with Kieran and Madison, especially if the super strong people come to help again.

[innerdemon]

[...takes it?]

[turnonmycharm]

[his mouth twitches a little]

Well, you won't hear me complaining.

[psychopompous]

. . .

[just threads their fingers together]

[redetermined]

Don't make fun of me, caring is stressful!

[innerdemon]

[oh. Looks between that and Sariel]

[it must have been a REALLY bad day for you...]

[psychopompous]

[seems to lose his nerve after a moment, starting to draw back]

I—

[beleaving]

Though I would have to impose on your kitchen, shall I make you some? A bit of sweetness to chase away the anxiety, and warmth to ease the tension.

[innerdemon]

[holds on tighter for a moment] Sorry, he just, is bad with faces?

[psychopompous]

W-what??

[innerdemon]

He wasn't trying to stare you down or anything.

[beginningofwisdom]

....are you expecting us to leave soon?

[psychopompous]

No, I. I know. It's fine.

[innerdemon]

[loosens her own grip] Okay.

[boatsights]

Oh—ah, yes, usually . . . people only stay for a day so after summoning, at most. They go back to their world and—forget, unless, they're summoned again.

[psychopompous]

. . .

[grabs her hand again]

[. . . fuck. jesus. fuck. why is it like this.]

[beginningofwisdom]

I did warn you about the structure. Extended transmutation leaves prana residue that can build up as a resonance.

[innerdemon]

[looks down at their hands again]

[lets out a little laugh?]