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fodlansbestmom asked: Sothis has a few different outfits in her arms as she approached Lief. It’s time to dress him up in cute outfits! “Lief baby~”

The toddler heard his mother and smiled wide before reading a word and babbling while he slowly got up. He blinked twice before letting out a small grunt while he closed his eyes. While puffing up his cheeks, he managed to sprout his horns and tail, hoping the tail might help him balance. He then proceeded to rush towards Sothis, tiny arms out and reaching for her while he giggled.

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Lief would get distracted by his own toes for a moment and blink. He grabbed hold of his foot, brought it up to his mouth (or he is currently trying to) and he makes an attempt to bite his little tootsies. He ended up curling up while he does so and rolls onto his back during his attempt.

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The whole time while going towards the cave, the child would cling to Arkon and blink softly, being quite still. There were signs of conflict in the area, blood trails leading away from the entrance as well as bone-chips around the area. Smoldering spots on the ground, some ash in areas, slash marks, but the hideaway was untouched. The sight alone caused a frown and some distressed noises coming from Lief as he hid his face from sight and closed his eyes tight.

The toddler refused to look around until he was told everything was alright. Though he desperately wanted is toy in his arms as he emit one word in a different language once.

Arkon was once more returning to the cave, this time with a travel pack in his teeth. He had gotten it from some big game hunter who thought he was just some rare dragon. Needless to say, that hunter won't be hunting anytime soon. Or ever again. He stopped just outside it and set the pack down before he called out. "Jo? I have brought something that might interest you."

Jo would walk out of the cave, arms folded in his robe while he gave a tilt to his head. "Is that so? Well, the young master is napping right now... he uh... had a bit of an episode, so Beast and Skull are comforting him while he rests. I'm sure whatever you have will certainly lift his spirits a bit and help him recover a bit." The skeleton would look at the pack and grab his chin. "Ah, I see. Even just the pack would be more than enough, given all you have done for the young master. Thank you for this Arkon. If you wish I can wake him for a moment so he can thank you properly as well."

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//Gonna extend the M!A a lil longer. In RP-terms, Lief will remain a toddler for any threads he was changed in/started and that'll only last a week (in-thread) but if anyone wants to start a thread, he's still a lil 'un.

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The toddler would cling to Sivir and then smile for a moment before nuzzling her and leaning against her. He kept Mr. Hops between them so he could keep hold of his toy now while he looked at his mother and continued to babble before speaking a single word in Ionian which caused Rain to chuckle again and smile while he walked over to the both of them.

'He is saying 'Happy'. That is the word he seems to know from his previous parents at this age... at least, that is my best guess. Seems like he is happy to be in your arms again dear. As for what we are going to deal with until this is over... worry not.' Rain pulled them both in for a tight embrace while kissing Sivir's lips and then Lief's forehead, causing the little one to squeal happily. 'I have no tasks and I will be here with you every step of the way. Okay? Until he is better, consider me a househusband.'

When Lief heard Rain, the toddler would sit up and stare before babbling and reaching out to him. He would say a single word in Ionian and then continue to babble, slapping his hands onto the bed as he did. Meanwhile, the knight had turned to Sivir before looking back at their son and blinking. 'Huh... He said... sad...' His father frowned while he went over to the little one and scooped him up. 'Why are you sad Lief? What's wrong?' The tiny one babbled again and then pointed to Mr. Hops on the floor.

Rainald went over to go and pick up the bunny plush before handing it to Lief and looking to Sivir. 'It is most definitely an age reversal spell... and unfortunately... it is grey-magic which I have no skill against. It seems... only temporary but... Well, do you have any experience with toddlers love?' He questioned while the child squeezed his plush and then reached out for Sivir, causing Rain to let out a small chuckle. 'Seems he wants his momma again.'

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The child still frowned at hearing such, but would have to just accept that this was the case. However... he still wanted something, some sign of proof that she would not leave or abandon him... that he would not end up alone again. He looked up at her, sniffling again before reaching up with a small hand and offering her his pinky. "...Promise... Promise no leave... Promise not ababadon me..."

Lief was very adamant about this, staring into her eyes while he made this request of her and continued to keep his toy close to his chest.

"...But Teachers no always be here... Teachers leave and go home... I no wanna just have teacher... But... I no wanna make teacher sad or feel bad..." The child sat down on the ground and squeezed his plush toy to his chest. "Does teacher no want me as her baby?" He questions while looking up at her and blinking softly.

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Lief blinked a bit before looking around, as if trying to find something. It was only then he noticed that his bunny plush was back at the cave. Panic set in and sniffles started at he looked up to Arkon and began to babble a lot, repeating one word that he knew over and over between gibberish. When it looked like the creature was distracted and not paying attention to him, he began to sniffle more and brought his sleeves up to his eyes.

Weakly, he repeated the word as tears began to fall. He had no Jo, no Beast, no Skull, and no Mr. Hops... if Arkon left... he'd be all alone. Tears turned into soft sobbing as he continued to wipe his eyes and try conveying what was lost to Arkon between wipes. Babbles and hugging himself while patting the ground would repeat over and over. The desperation in his little eyes was high until he suddenly stopped and turned his head.

He would go quiet and stare in the direction of the battle that was likely going on. Considering the desperation of the man to try sneaking up on Lief and Arkon, it meant that they were losing or had already lost... but only time would tell. Either the two would see his three constructs return or more threats would come.

Arkon was once more returning to the cave, this time with a travel pack in his teeth. He had gotten it from some big game hunter who thought he was just some rare dragon. Needless to say, that hunter won't be hunting anytime soon. Or ever again. He stopped just outside it and set the pack down before he called out. "Jo? I have brought something that might interest you."

Jo would walk out of the cave, arms folded in his robe while he gave a tilt to his head. "Is that so? Well, the young master is napping right now... he uh... had a bit of an episode, so Beast and Skull are comforting him while he rests. I'm sure whatever you have will certainly lift his spirits a bit and help him recover a bit." The skeleton would look at the pack and grab his chin. "Ah, I see. Even just the pack would be more than enough, given all you have done for the young master. Thank you for this Arkon. If you wish I can wake him for a moment so he can thank you properly as well."

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The toddler knew his name, but he could not say it, so he would blink again while he continued to stare as his cheek was poked and he would close his eyes and giggle a bit. When she had crouched down, Lief would lean forward and towards her as he was lifted and held. Another little giggle and he would lean against her before nuzzling the woman and then looking at her with a smile.

The child would say a different word in Ionian before lowering his face into his scarf and looking around. He then looked back at her and babbled some more, making no real sense and not saying much else that could be understood. There was a pause though as he let out a big yawn for one so little and then started rubbing his eyes for a moment and blinking slower.

The poke to his cheek caused him to plop down and blink twice. He looked back up at her and blinked again before reaching up and to try grabbing hold of her finger. Once more he began babbling until he let out a word in Ionian and then continued back to his babbles. Bright reds eyes would remain locked onto her face despite having to look up quite high. It was then he paused for a moment and would reach up with his other hand, making a grabbing motion as if silently requesting to be lifted.

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Felix looks at his mother, opens his mouth to say something, turns around, turns right back, opens his mouth again, puts his hands up before slapping his sides and walks away. He has no idea how to explain it or if he even could. He goes and picks up his toddler-ized brother and carries him off while patting his back, getting a small burp from Lief. "...Awwwww."

"I never understood that. Is the guy sticking his head out the toilet supposed to be funny or is it a reference I'm not getting?"

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When sat on the ground, the toddler would sit still, little hands on the dirt between his legs while he looked down at sniffled. He uttered one word in an unknown language while he shook more and brought his sleeves up to wipe his eyes. When Arkon spoke, he noticed the hand stretched out towards him and his tiny grip would hold onto him while looking up.

Lief gave a small nod before crawling over to be closer to Arkon as he had to wait for his constructs.

Arkon was once more returning to the cave, this time with a travel pack in his teeth. He had gotten it from some big game hunter who thought he was just some rare dragon. Needless to say, that hunter won't be hunting anytime soon. Or ever again. He stopped just outside it and set the pack down before he called out. "Jo? I have brought something that might interest you."

Jo would walk out of the cave, arms folded in his robe while he gave a tilt to his head. "Is that so? Well, the young master is napping right now... he uh... had a bit of an episode, so Beast and Skull are comforting him while he rests. I'm sure whatever you have will certainly lift his spirits a bit and help him recover a bit." The skeleton would look at the pack and grab his chin. "Ah, I see. Even just the pack would be more than enough, given all you have done for the young master. Thank you for this Arkon. If you wish I can wake him for a moment so he can thank you properly as well."

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There was a small noise of confusion as she spoke about 'looking like him'. Given his green-tuft of hair and heterochromatic eyes, he already thought he looked like her! Maybe she meant something else? The toddler looked over and spotted her tail before flapping his little wings and squealing as he clapped his tiny hands together and looked up at his mother smiling wide.

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The toddler would end up sitting still in his room and make small grunting noises while puffing up his cheeks. He would then let go and let out a small sigh before repeating it at least two more times. Finally, he managed to sprout his horns, tail, and wings and then squealed with joy before managing to fly up into the air, a bit, and going to search for his momma... after bumping into the wall with a small noise.

Sothis had just finished shopping, arms full of assorted bags. Most things were for Lief so she headed off towards his room. Though the closer she got to his room the more.. noises she heard.

She set the bags carefully down onto the ground and approached his room where the door was open. “Lief, baby? Are you okay?”

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Lief would nuzzle her again while he was held tight and started to giggle a bit as he was peppered with kisses and praised. A little bit of babbling started before it stopped so he could stare while his nose while kissed. Another few giggles before pressing his cheek to her own and showing his mother even more affection as she continued her compliments. Even though he had been hurt a moment ago, he was feeling better thanks to his mother's love.

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The toddler would end up sitting still in his room and make small grunting noises while puffing up his cheeks. He would then let go and let out a small sigh before repeating it at least two more times. Finally, he managed to sprout his horns, tail, and wings and then squealed with joy before managing to fly up into the air, a bit, and going to search for his momma... after bumping into the wall with a small noise.

Sothis had just finished shopping, arms full of assorted bags. Most things were for Lief so she headed off towards his room. Though the closer she got to his room the more.. noises she heard.

She set the bags carefully down onto the ground and approached his room where the door was open. “Lief, baby? Are you okay?”

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The poke to his cheek caused him to plop down and blink twice. He looked back up at her and blinked again before reaching up and to try grabbing hold of her finger. Once more he began babbling until he let out a word in Ionian and then continued back to his babbles. Bright reds eyes would remain locked onto her face despite having to look up quite high. It was then he paused for a moment and would reach up with his other hand, making a grabbing motion as if silently requesting to be lifted.

The toddler looked up at the woman and blinked. Slowly, he would struggle to get up and wobble as he did before slowly trying to walk over. He had actually managed to get close enough to grab her pant-leg and tug on it while babbling before saying a single word in Ionian.

"Ah....you again....." The mage blinked, still perplexed at child's sudden appearance. "How did you get here little one, are you lost?" Vladina leaned down and gently poked the baby's cheek, although she had nothing against Children Vladina knew nothing about tending to them.

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The toddler was rubbing his forehead with both hands while he pouts a bit and sniffles. He flies over to his mother and into her arms, babbling a bit and nuzzling his face into her while he sniffles more. He wasn't full transformed yet, but the little bits he managed had made him happy, so when he went to go show her, he tried to fly... and bumped his head.

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The toddler would end up sitting still in his room and make small grunting noises while puffing up his cheeks. He would then let go and let out a small sigh before repeating it at least two more times. Finally, he managed to sprout his horns, tail, and wings and then squealed with joy before managing to fly up into the air, a bit, and going to search for his momma... after bumping into the wall with a small noise.

Sothis had just finished shopping, arms full of assorted bags. Most things were for Lief so she headed off towards his room. Though the closer she got to his room the more.. noises she heard.

She set the bags carefully down onto the ground and approached his room where the door was open. “Lief, baby? Are you okay?”

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"Ah!' The toddler turned back towards his constructs and frowned while reaching out to them, emitting some small sad babbles while he did. Watching his summons drift further and further away caused some more sniffles as he watched them before small tears began falling down his cheeks. He turned his face towards Arkon and merely sniffled while he shook a bit.

Jo looked back for a moment, he know it must hurt Lief to watch them remain behind and be so far away... even more so that he was smaller now and it looked so much worse to his young eyes. Still, he had to prepare for the upcoming fight with the other two. If he dwelled anymore on it, he might not have the will and choose to return to the child before an impact was made.

Arkon was once more returning to the cave, this time with a travel pack in his teeth. He had gotten it from some big game hunter who thought he was just some rare dragon. Needless to say, that hunter won't be hunting anytime soon. Or ever again. He stopped just outside it and set the pack down before he called out. "Jo? I have brought something that might interest you."

Jo would walk out of the cave, arms folded in his robe while he gave a tilt to his head. "Is that so? Well, the young master is napping right now... he uh... had a bit of an episode, so Beast and Skull are comforting him while he rests. I'm sure whatever you have will certainly lift his spirits a bit and help him recover a bit." The skeleton would look at the pack and grab his chin. "Ah, I see. Even just the pack would be more than enough, given all you have done for the young master. Thank you for this Arkon. If you wish I can wake him for a moment so he can thank you properly as well."

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Lief was out cold, a few soft snores coming from him for the first time as he was actually breathing while he slept. Even once Sivir had come over to him, he was still very much out cold from the ritual. However, as he felt the warmth from her, as if instinctively, he inched closer to her and nuzzled against her while muttering something. She could likely feel it... the warmth that now came from him, the very thing he once lacked was now flowing through him. Perhaps the most shocking was his heart-beat which could now be felt.

Rainald had come over to rest a hand on Sivir's shoulder while he looked at the two of them and smiled a bit. Everything seemed to be alright and was done in a smooth fashion, and with the everything now dealt with, the mage would dismiss his magic around the area before his knees buckled for a second and he had to catch himself for a second. A smile still remained on his features as he let out a small sigh of relief and looked to Sivir. 'Do you want me to bring you both to his bedroom or should I let you both just have this moment for a bit longer? After all, you are the new momma~'

Once the dagger was pressed in, Lief made a small whine... it was still scary but... the child had complete trust within the two adults who were besides him. For a brief moment... both Sivir and Rain could feel the presence of two others within the room with them. It felt like a pair of arms wrapped around Sivir and a female voice whispered 'You're doing fine... I leave him in your care.' Rain would feel a hand on his shoulder and a similar voice muttering 'He's in your hands now... Take care of him.' For a moment, the knight checked the area before shaking his head as he focused.

Rain would quickly pull the dagger from Lief and then take Sivir's hand, lightly cutting the tip of one of her fingers to break the skin before having her bleed into the child's open wound. Once he was sure the undead had taken enough. Thankfully, he knew such was enough when both wounds had suddenly closed and the essence of both of them had poured out from their bodies.

A portion of Sivir's went into Lief's and shockingly, some of the child's went into his adopted mother's as well. The process seemed to knock out the boy as he went limp instantly, and seeing this, Rain made a dash over to catch Sivir in case she took fell. Once this process finished and the both of their essence went back into their respective bodies. The swirl of mana, magic, and the ritual's own spell seemed to cause the lights to flicker. This would last for a moment until it stopped suddenly.

Once it had, Lief's skin would begin to change, shifting from grey to a tone that matched Sivir's. His hair would grow a bit longer, and for the first time, Rain could hear and see him breathing. His joy at this was radiating off of him in waves as he turned to Sivir, unable to voice his glee as he could not find the words.

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Lief would babble again before nuzzling her more and smiling up at her. He was happy he could help his momma, even a little. Leaning against her, his tiny arms continued to hold onto her while he closed his little eyes and started to drift off. He felt warm and safe by her, and perhaps, in his own way, he hoped that would help her even more.

The toddler saw his mother crying and crawled over to her. Using his own magic, a pair of floating skeletal arms would slowly raise him up so he was at Dead's height. There was soft babbling before he reached out and hugged his momma. He nuzzled her and did his best to try and cheer her up

Dead did her best to hold back her tears for the sake of her child. Unfortunately, those tears kept falling but it was tears of joy. She look up at the ceiling and smiled. "Thanks, kiddo." She choked out.