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[Hm. He did, did he? He does his very best not to make a face at that. Well, at least he's doing the minimum and is making sure his other half is alive. Good.]

I was in the Research Hall when they began coming in through the floor. Luckily running away is among a talent of mine. You needn't worry about me!

[Well, not physically, it isn't but she doesn't need to know that. He's going to be spent before long, with his frailty kicking in with all the panicked running he did. Adrenaline can only carry you so far.]

Good, I'm glad they were looking after you.

[He hesitates a moment, a little unsure of what to do with the sincerity. It's hard to swallow sometimes, to believe its real, but- he steps forward a little and rather than reply he puts his forehead against hers. Just- basking in the closeness. He's relieved, too. He's glad she's safe.]

( ah, he's judging salt.

... honestly though, she won't stop him. she knows there's a vast ocean of hurt between the two, and its up to both of them to figure out how to deal with that- all she can and should do is ensure it doesn't end in a jam-boree.

lily doesn't move away, just holding him close. if he sprinted to the inn alone- she tries not to think about how that could have gone wrong- then he'll need rest and care soon. but for now, they can simply... be. just for a little while. )

I've already secured a room for us. Though if you ever want to go to Pure Vanilla, I'll understand. ( even now she sometimes wants to go to salt, after all. ) I just know we'll both need our rest soon.

[Salt's lucky that's all he's doing. Shadow Milk feels he is at rights to tear him to pieces, considering, but he is trying to be the better cookie here. Show that he isn't the same person he was before and he's above it. It's kind of working.]

[He sighs a little, nodding. He'll pull away once more so he can speak to her.]

Neither one of you will be rid of me, wretched is your fates.

[With a huff he looks towards the Inn door and looks back to Lily.]

I've no desire to stay down here pacing in circles, take me to this room you secured.

( lily laughs softly and it feels good to be able to do so, even if just for a moment in this awful nightmare that's befallen their home. she takes one of shadow milk's hands gently in her own. )

It's on the second floor, fourth door on the right from the staircase. I've put a bell on the handle so you'll be able to find it.

( once he's said his own piece, she'll take the lead, vernal running around and expertly darting between their legs. he's more than an expert on zoomies around moving feet without being kicked by now, after all. )

[Blue Cream will join them. The poor thing had been hiding from all the excitement but seeing Vernal just makes him perk up and go after him. Play! Play!]

Oh? Thinking of me, are you?

[He brings her hand to his lips to give it a little kiss. Just something soft and sweet, and uncharacteristically gentle. He is starting to feel it now, the way his body might be giving up on him soon.]

I think we should retire for the night! It's been exciting enough, don't you think?

( vernal stops for a moment. beeps. peeps. peeps RAPIDLY IT WAS SO SCARY THE HOUSE BROKE BEEP PEEP PEEP PEEP PEEEEEEEEEEEEEP. and then resumes running. he can play now, yes, it was just a very rough time!

lily doesn't hear the baby gossip session, but she does watch them run around and laughs a bit before she smiles at shadow milk, blushing slightly at the gesture. )

Of course. And yes, mon chou, I agree. Though, when you are hungry, tell me. I'll fetch something from the inn's kitchen.

[Blue Cream barely has a brain cell on the best of days but he understands!! Big Scary! Bad Noises! Zoomie time.]

[He blinks a little, his staff looking at her.]

Mon Chou? Oh?

[Time to sign in dramatic cookiefrench a bunch of silly nonsense. But really, that's a cute nickname and he's being kind of shy about it. Don't perceive him.]

[As they get to the stairs, he'll start up a few steps but it becomes incredibly obvious that he loses his stamina almost immediately. He leans hard on the railing and makes a frustrated noise.]

( ah- she isn't the strongest, physically, but-

lily immediately ducks under his arm, one hand holding him while the other supports his back. )

Just a bit further, I promise.

[He gives her a dramatic sigh. Hopefully between the two of them they can at least get up the stairs.]

[She might not be able to see him wildly gesture while she helps him up the stairs, but it is a lot of complaining in sign. WOE IS HIM this entire place sucks. Once they're up the stairs he will step away and turn so he can face her. He's leaning against the railing.]

Really, I can't stand that I'm somehow even MORE powerless than before! They really sapped the vitality right out of me! I hope we have some solution for this soon because I think I'd like to have a word with this disgusting moon.

[As if he wasn't already weak and it's just that having no magic makes it harder for him to cover it up.]

( there's something infuriating about having to wait until they're up the stairs to continue talking. she misses his voice, misses the ease of things- and she feels so much weaker without her soul jam, too.

lily reaches over to cup his cheek gently as he signs, sighing softly. )

I know. It's... I feel so tired already during the winter, but without my Soul Jam it's even worse. I don't know if I would feel this way whole or not, too...

... We'll be able to rest shortly.

[It's incredible how he can yap with his hands just as much as he can with his mouth.]

I'm considering this entire debacle Mage Abuse. Clearly this moon entity was far too afraid of what we would do if it left our magic in tact! Cowardice!

[It's fine now that they are up the stairs he will take her by the elbow so they can shuffle their way into the room.]

Truly. ... I can only pray it isn't permanent.

( she'll guide him, then! he already knows what to listen for as needed, but she's sure feeling them walk this way will help solidify the route for him. though it's hard not to worry about if he'll need help getting up more frequently... ah, maybe this will help build up some stamina? aaaa... she just didn't want to be close to the door that held the old lily's fragment once upon a time. )

Here we are.

( a bell chimes as she opens the door, guiding him further in. )

Rest time?

Oh, if it is, I will make it my life's work to be every thorn in their side imaginable. I will find a way whatever wretched force at work here regrets every waking moment it set its sights on us! I don't need magic for that!

[Ah, his ear flicks to the sound of the bell. There, good, it will be easy to remember this route. He counted the steps!]

Rest time!

[If the room is similar to every other room, then he doesn't need much help finding the bed. Rather, he is going to gently pull her along and then pull her down with him. You are NOT going anywhere.]

( it's hard not to laugh even a little at the threat. he would. he could. but she'd prefer they both be as whole as they can be again. as she's about to let go to put together a tea set, however, she finds herself pulled along and dragged into the soft bedding- )

Oh-!

( ... oh. okay. no, she is not going anywhere, then! lily just looks at him before sighing softly, content to just snuggle into his chest instead. )

Rest time, indeed.

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i love that jam-boree is the canon equivalent to "blood bath"

thats so good LMAO

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