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[chipped]

Yeah, well-- me being me, I'm a monster to her.

And all her friends. Including one of her exes, who's also showed up because of course he has

[chipped]

She was dead, you know.

Sacrificed herself for the sake of the world and her kid sister. Spent six months looking after the niblet in the wake of it, because I promised. Because I'd die myself before I let anything happen to her.

And then her friends brought her back. Had barely--a few days to sit with that before I wound up here. Knowing she was back in the world and I'd been yanked somewhere else.

Doesn't feel real. And at the same time, having her here--

It's everything I want. Selfish of me.

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[corporeity]

I’m sorry for your — and her — loss.

But you’re not a monster, Spike, regardless of what others believe. Caring for your beloved’s sister is about the least monstrous and selfish thing one could do, when caught in the tidal wave of grief.

[corporeity]

And, for whatever it’s worth, I’d also rather Astarion remain here with me than continue our fight by his lonesome, regardless of the dangers. If that’s a selfish instinct, it’s a frightfully human one.

[dwelt]

not yet
no, it's tricky magic.

[not letting that slide.]

what gave you trouble?

[corporeity]

Ah, ah, ah! I shall tell you of my troubles if you tell me of yours. A fair trade.

[dwelt]

all i can say is i'm removing something. it's not my place to say what.

is there something else you want to know?

[corporeity]

The magic within you, does it still trouble you and Nick?

[dwelt]

[ah. of course, that's what he decides to ask.]

it's worse after being away.

[corporeity]

[ :( ]

I’m sorry, August.

[ gale won’t do him the disservice of offering to help. they’re alike in some ways, and they’ve surely tried every solution, even as time ticks away. ]

[dwelt]

[he can feel those words through the screen.]

don't get misty eyed, i'm handling things fine.

[debatable!]

what happened with you?

[corporeity]

I assure it’s the pollen.

[ as for his informational debt, ]

Well, like Nick, Armand returned to us as selkie of some sort and nearly drowned me. Thus making me rather easy prey for another vampire — though my rotten blood served as a reminder I’m not for eating, even before Astarion had a word with him.

And I’ve not had any trouble since, at least. Or ventured forward in time, for that matter, since my jaunt at Christmas.

[dwelt]

[that's not what he wanted to hear gale. has august's own silence bought more from his friends, or are the two of them just as secretive? he'd been so blinded by guilt and anger he ignored the signs from gale. he ignored everyone. there is a long pause before a response.]

okay.
i'm going to make you a ward.

[somehow threatening...]

glad you're doing well now.
you can come to me if you need anything in the future.

text ❖ @shadowheart

[nightsung]

Can you send me a picture of your bare chest?

Astarion, if you're reading this over Gale's shoulder, it's not for me.

✉️ text — un: astarion.

[thirsted]

Who on earth IS it for, then???????

[nightsung]

A girl I met who's conducting a survey on tattoos.

[corporeity]

Technically, it’s not a tattoo. Does that disqualify my entry?

[nightsung]

It's more about the aesthetic quality, so your orb is still valid.

[corporeity]

[ reading between the lines — ]

Oh? And is this girl terribly pretty?

[nightsung]

She might be.

I can send her your picture privately, if you don't want it on the network. [ The concession she'll make to privacy. ]

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[corporeity]

I’d appreciate that. I don’t even undress in front of Tara, you know.

[ like it isn’t his picture in the first place 🤡 ]

[corporeity]

[ pause for conflabbing with astarion. ]

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I don’t quite understand how it will help, but I do hope you’ve a nice time.

[corporeity]

[ hey, that’s his line. ]

Ah, you needn’t worry so! I assure you it’s my intention to stay out of trouble from now on.

[ said the guy who was stabbed mere days after arriving. ]

That’s awfully kind, August. I’m sorry to trouble you — or not to trouble you,!in this case.

[nightsung]

You don't undress in front of your cat?

It's a little weird without your nipples, but it'll do.

[corporeity]

She’s a tressym, Shadowheart, and my oldest friend.

[ as for that critique, ]

Yes, well, how fortunate that’s the only thing weird about this.