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his first instinct tells him to run , to leave the bathtub and create some much needed distance between them . it is a reaction that has been threaded into his very being for centuries now , one that his wife is familiar with , and it takes every ounce of willpower to stay put . a scoff falls from his lips , the words that fell from hers mere seconds ago feeling more like a smack than anything verbal . ❛ of course i don't understand . ❜ is that what she thinks ? after all this time ? ❛ how could i ? i never spent a single sleepless night right next to you . i never noticed how feeling ill turned into insecurity , sometimes even self-loathing . i wasn't there when your body defeated that brilliant mind of yours . no . how could i possibly understand , auraline . ❜ a trace of ice freezes the familiar warmth of his tone and it does not take much to notice the tension that has taken over his body at the very same time . leopold would support his wife through almost anything — but he is not going to encourage this behavior . he is not going to watch her , let alone help her put herself down . ❛ great parenting . here i thought that you would comfort them as it would be about them , not about you . ❜

she shakes her head , frustrating filling ( and blinding ) her . ❛ you don't understand , leo ! ❜ her words shake through her as the words do , tears still spilling through her eyes . yes it could have happened to any of them — by the gods , they are all high targets for such things — the difference is that everyone else besides her are more capable of defending themselves . they would not have succumbed like her . ❛ i would only blame myself . ❜ she says in response to his example of their daughters . she prays that they will not inherit her curse ; if they become weak it will be because of her , not leopold .

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the whitelighter appreciates the fact that ceren seems to be mindful of her comfort , but this cannot be easy for her either . ❛ i will keep that in mind . the part about answering questions . ❜ still , there is no need to buy her anything . her body was a necessity . that sentence echoes through her mind and talia cannot help but wonder . was it ? sure , resurrecting her required a new body and they could not have done it without one , but guilt continues to overwhelm her . every now and then , anyway . ❛ it does make it easier . it feels like looking at a version of yourself that has grown and changed with the years . . . not like i am looking at a complete stranger . ❜ she admits , even if there are exceptions to the rule . ❛ a vessel wakes up when the intruder leaves the body soon enough . that is . . . not going to happen here . ❜ she sighs , fingers tapping against her iced latte .

𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬  𝐜𝐚𝐧  𝐛𝐞  𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲  𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠  ,  𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲  𝐢𝐧  𝐚  𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝  where  so  many  of  them  have  been  around  for  very  long  .  “  meaning  depends  on  who  you  ask  and  context  ,  i  suppose  .  ”  she  shrugs  .  they  change  with  time  and  ceren  has  had  to  relearn  some  words  in  her  lifetimes  .  “  i  am  imposing  on  your  time  with  something  that  is  overwhelming  .  it  would  be  the  least  i  can  do  is  pay  for  your  refills  .  and  answer  questions  about  myself  if  you  have  anything  you  would  like  to  know  .  ”  she  offers  .  she  does  not  find  it  unfair  .  “  ah  ,  well  then  the  need  for  her  body  was  a  necessity  .  it  would  make  sense  why  she  would  choose  someone  with  a  similar  name  and  some  visual  similarities  .  i  suspect  that  it  is  slightly  less  jarring  to  be  in  a  new  body  that  holds  some  familiar  features  versus  someone  completely  different  .  ”  she  says  ,  head  tilting  .  “  how  do  you  mean  ?  ”  she  asks  ,  brow  furrowing  .

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us protecting you does not diminish that fact . a part of her knows that it's the truth — even the strongest creatures may or may not require assistance at some point in their lives , but . . . talia hates feeling like the weak link . ❛ i hope that you are right . ❜ that she is going to be able to protect herself and others in time . the whitelighter rolls her shoulders , trying to ease some of her tension while her fingertips run through lychee's fur . ❛ i appreciate you saying that , but you are biased . ❜ yet , her lips curl into the tiniest smile and she nods her head before she focuses on vasilkaera . ❛ you are very lucky with lacey . she has been so calm and quiet . ❜

𝐬𝐡𝐞  𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐬  𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭  𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚  𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬  𝐭𝐨  𝐛𝐞  𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞  𝐭𝐨  𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭  𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟  .  they  all  want  that  .  but  until  she  can  ,  she  has  vala  to  protect  her  .  “  and  you  will  protect  yourself  .  you  will  learn  ,  and  you  will  be  able  to  protect  yourself  .  us  protecting  you  does  not  diminish  that  fact  .  i  want  you  to  be  able  to  protect  yourself  too  .  you  are  so  strong  .  you  will  be  able  to  .  ”  she  promises  .  talia  survived  purgatory  ,  she  protected  vasilkaera  when  aspasia  threatened  her  .  vala  has  no  doubt  that  she  is  strong  and  will  learn  to  protect  herself  with  her  new  abilities  in  this  world  .         “  take  the  time  you  need  .  ”  she  says  softly  .  more  today  could  be  too  much  .  she  does  not  want  it  to  become  too  overwhelming  .  “  you  will  be  amazing  .  no  matter  what  happens  .  you  already  are  .  ”  there  is  nothing  she  can  do  to  make  vala  think  anything  else  but  that  her  daughter  is  amazing  .

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if anyone paid close attention to dimitri , they would realize that the new inquisitor seems to be a bit of an insomniac . instead of getting some much needed rest he tends to be out at night , patrolling the streets of the city to find things that are out of the ordinary . the scene that unfolds in front of the spa right now may or may not be described as such . the shadowhunter approaches , glancing at the person on the ground before his gaze lifts to the werewolf . ❛ all good . i hope they did not bother you too much ? ❜ and that she threw them out before things got out of hand .

luxe was typically quiet at this hour , close to being too late to be considered night anymore . minty's first foray into seeing if it being open all hours of the day would work and already she regretted it . it took some poking for the werewolf to be annoyed enough to seem anything more than happy go lucky without a care , but a new patron had managed it . rude to her employees , too loud for the hour and now ── held aloft with her right hand gripping their jacket to throw them onto the new york streets . “ don't bother trying to come back , ” she warned once they'd hit the ground a few inches away from the entrance , glancing up and meeting the eyes of another . “ whoops . sorry you had to see that . you can still come in . ”

open starter : in front of luxe spa

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now that is an interesting statement , one that could easily be overheard by said humans . ❛ i suppose they can be . though you might want to make sure they do not hear that . some may question your choice of words . ❜ dimitri places the keys in the inner pocket of his jacket , a small chuckle leaving his lips . ❛ oh , i will . they are not mine , but it would hardly be fair to get friends in trouble because i lost their keys . i hope you and your children have a good day . . . with no one attempting to pet that dog . ❜

𝐬𝐡𝐞  𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐬  𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭  𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭  𝐰𝐨𝐧'𝐭  𝐩𝐞𝐭  𝐚  𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞  𝐝𝐨𝐠  ,  but  there’s  always  someone  who  thinks  it’s  acceptable  ,  whether  the  dog  is  one  of  the  scary  dog  privilege  dog  or  a  service  animal  or  an  actual  friendly  dog  .  “  even  humans  can  be  dangerous  ,  if  given  the  right  circumstances  .  and  while  a  dog  may  not  be  as  much  protection  from  every  danger  that  lurks  in  the  world  ,  it  at  least  deters  some  .  ”  she  says  ,  fingers  stroking  along  lila’s  fur  .  “  no  need  to  apologise  .  though  it’s  best  to  keep  track  of  those  .  ”  

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it starts to make sense when vasilkaera mentions that they have been separated twice before . ❛ is that what you are afraid of ? ❜ cosimo asks , instead of making the assumption . ❛ that it could happen again and it might be easier if you are not in the same building ? ❜ it would explain a lot , considering the dragon's nature . she is beyond protective of her family . ❛ yet , you are comfortable enough to live apart from your daughter . why ? ❜ he has his own theories , of course , but he would prefer to hear the answer from her . give her the chance to speak her mind , like anastasia never even offered . mismatched eyes continue to study her , but he shifts to place lacey back in her mother's arms . for comfort , above all .

𝐬𝐡𝐞  𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬  𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧  𝐚𝐭  𝐡𝐞𝐫  𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐭  ,  shaking  her  head  .  “  i  know  i  can  live  apart  .  logically  .  we  did  not  live  together  before  .  but  i  …  feel  like  i  need  to  be  close  to  him  .  we’ve  already  been  separated  twice  .  ”  she  says  softly  .  if  they  are  together  ,  they  can  protect  each  other  .  and  perhaps  part  of  her  frustration  comes  from  her  fear  .  she  shakes  her  head  ,  “  i  do  not  mean  that  i  cannot  leave  if  i  chose  to  leave  .  ”  she  reaches  out  to  stroke  her  fingers  on  lacey’s  back  humming  softly  and  smiling  when  the  little  dragon  purrs  quietly  at  the  touch  .

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who would have thought that such words would ever leave pride's lips ? cosimo studies the malvagi , surprised by his determination to make things work . ❛ that almost makes it sound like you are serious about her . ❜ and while some would say that having a child should have confirmed it all along , that is not how it works — least of all when it comes to supernatural beings . ❛ i never thought i would live to see the day . ❜

𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠  𝐤𝐚𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞  𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬  𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞  𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤  𝐡𝐞  𝐰𝐨𝐧’𝐭  𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞  𝐭𝐨  𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲  about  her  refusing  to  step  foot  in  the  underworld  .  but  he  still  wants  to  make  sure  she  is  safe  and  comfortable  while  there  .  “  if  she  were  hopelessly  attached  to  the  village  of  spring  ,  i  would  find  a  way  .  ”  he  shrugs  .  kaelie  is  used  to  the  climate  ,  yes  ,  but  if  she  were  not  ,  he  would  try  to  make  things  comfortable  for  her  .

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julian is well aware that she wanted to give him that berry . . . they have been through it time and time again : vasilkaera doesn't do anything she does not want to do ( not that he always believes her ) . ❛ i know you did , but i would have felt like a jerk . ❜ she is the one that found the blueberry , after all . it is only fair if she gets to be the one that enjoys it too . the malvagi places the basket over his arm and proceeds to pick a few berries before he accepts the one that is offered to him . ❛ i have to ? and here i thought you already realized i don't tend to do what i'm supposed to do . ❜ still , he pops the blueberry into his mouth and nods in response to her words . ❛ functioning a taste tester can be arranged . ❜ it is no secret that anything else should not be expected . the kitchen of house wrath was never built for wrath himself . ❛ if you say so . . . ❜ he shrugs before handing her a berry in return .

𝐬𝐡𝐞  𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬  𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭  𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲  𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞  𝐡𝐚𝐝  𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝  𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤  𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡  𝐭𝐡𝐞  𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫  𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲  .  his  comfort  is  important  to  her  ,  and  she  is  glad  it  is  not  as  hot  as  some  august  days  in  new  york  can  be  .  she  loves  fresh  berries  ,  and  she  is  glad  they  got  to  come  here  .  she  smiles  up  at  him  when  he  says  she  should  be  eating  it  .  “  i  wanted  to  give  it  to  you  ,  but  okay  .  but  you  get  the  next  one  .  ”  she  says  as  she  pops  the  berry  into  her  mouth  ,  humming  at  the  taste  .  she  lets  him  take  their  basket  without  argument  ,  and  holds  out  another  berry  to  him  ,  her  other  hand  stroking  along  lacey’s  back  .  “  you  have  to  eat  this  one  .  is  also  one  of  the  best  ones  i  have  found  .  ”  she  says  ,  turning  to  nuzzle  her  face  against  his  shoulder  .         “  if  we  have  enough  left  for  anything  after  our  picnic  ,  i  will  need  a  taste  tester  to  eat  it  .  ”  she  says  .  she  knows  very  well  that  the  actual  baking  is  not  his  thing  but  he  can  eat  it  ,  which  is  what  she  wants  him  to  do  .  “  you  eat  my  food  and  keep  me  company  .  is  very  ,  very  helpful  .  ”  

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it is hard to imagine that ceren could be frightening and yet , talia is well aware that looks can be deceiving . purgatory forced her to learn , her family forced her to learn well before then . ❛ i suppose it is . ❜ she murmurs . at the end of the day , she is not the right person to discuss semantics anyway . words and phrases once familiar to her are mere ghosts of the past now . ❛ you do not have to buy me coffee or pastries . ❜ there is no need for her to go out of her way just to get answers . it hardly seems fair . the whitelighter takes a deep breath , hands wrapping around her iced latte as she tries to gather her thoughts . ❛ my own body was too damaged to return to it . i never asked my mother why or how , but i suppose it fit . my birth name was anthalaena and she used to call me thalia . there are visual similarities to who i used to be and i suppose that is how i ended up with her , but . . . she is not exactly a vessel . ❜ which may or may not be the hardest truth . not just to speak , but to hear .

𝐡𝐞𝐫  𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧  𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬  𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧  𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚  𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬  𝐡𝐞𝐫  𝐠𝐚𝐳𝐞 ,  curious  as  to  why  she  does  but  thinking  that  may  be  more  personal  then  she  is  willing  to  share  with  a  stranger  .  she  offers  a  small  smile  when  talia  says  she  does  not  seem  very  frightening  .  “  i  am  trying  not  to  be  frightening  .  ”  she  nods  .  she  is  glad  that  she  is  not  frightening  to  talia  .  “  of  course  .  i  meant  more  like  ,  not  quite  trust  ,  i  suppose  ,  but  willingness  to  tell  me  what  you  will  ,  or  have  .  similar  enough  .  i  always  thought  of  it  as  a  form  of  trust  .  ”  she  shrugs  .  she  does  not  want  talia  to  feel  uncomfortable  .  she  pauses  when  asked  what  she  wants  to  know  ,  head  tilting  .  “  how  did  you  end  up  with  talia  as  a  vessel  ?  and we  can  stop  at  any  point  .  i  promise  i  will  not  be  offended  or  hold  it  against  you  . and i can tell you things about me in exchange . or buy you more coffee or pastries or something .  ”  she  feels  a  little  bit  guilty  ,  especially  since  this  is  difficult  .  but  she  wants  to  know  ,  since  she’s  offered  .

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the dragon is not wrong , they picked the perfect weather for this adventure . it's sunny today and yet , it is also cool enough for him to stay comfortable while they are picking blueberries — a suggestion that makes way more sense to julian now that they are actually eating them . still , he shakes his head when vasilkaera offers him one and declares that it's the best she found so far . ❛ you should be the one eating it then . finders keepers . as a matter of fact , i refuse to eat it . ❜ they both know that she is awfully stubborn and the wicked crosses his arms to show her that he is willing to match that attitude . he watches her for a moment before he decides to steal the basket from her as well , just so that she can focus on her daughter and the actual part of picking the berries . the second suggestion of the day makes sense to him too , but he snickers anyway . ❛ there is a chance that you picked the wrong person for that . as delicious as that sounds . ❜ would anyone be surprised if he finished them off , by the time that they are done ? ❛ you ask as if i am ever helpful with baking . i would have fun eating that though , yes . ❜

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𝐭𝐡𝐞  𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐧  𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬  𝐭𝐨  𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤  𝐚  𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲  𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅  𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠  𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲  ,  cleaning  it  off  gently  on  her  dress  and  then  holding  it  up  to  @violentdesires  .  “  blueberry  ? i think this is the best one i have found so far .  ”  she  offers  ,  smiling  up  at  him  .  she  adjusts  her  arm  around  lacey  ,  a  basket  looped  under  it  ,  even  though  she’s  baby-wearing  so  her  daughter  won’t  be  going  anywhere  even  if  she  does  let  go  for  a  moment  for  something  .  she  drops  some  more  berries  into  their  basket  before  offering  another  to  wrath  .  “  i  am  glad  it  is  not  as  hot  today  as  it  has  been  .  ”  she  muses  .  even  if  she  loves  hot  weather  ,  she  is  getting  used  to  the  cold  ,  and  she  also  does  not  want  wrath  to  be  uncomfortable  ,  since  she  knows  that  heat  is  not  so  nice  for  him  .         she  steps  further  along  the  bushes  ,  humming  softly  and  popping  a  berry  into  her  own  mouth  .  “  if  we  do  not  eat  them  all  by  the  time  we  are  home  ,  we  could  make  a  lemon  blueberry  cake  .  or  blueberry  bars  .  trifles  …  or  just  eat  them  all  .  ”  she  muses  ,  rambling  on  as  she  keeps  picking  berries  ,  and  looking  back  at  the  demon  .  “  it  would  be  fun  ,  yes  ?  ”  

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it feels like a knife to her chest , but that is not ceren's fault . the statement simply reminds her how much vasilkaera would have loved to teach her how to be a dragon after all of this time and she cannot help feeling guilty . she averts her gaze to hide the tears that well up in her eyes , but she nods her head after a moment or two , confirming that the other may sit with her . ❛ yes . ❜ she murmurs , clearing her throat before she continues . ❛ you do not seem very frightening . ❜ which is a compliment , not an insult , and talia hopes that she takes it as such . ❛ trust would be an overstatement , but . . . ❜ she is not uncomfortable with her either and that is a start , no ? the whitelighter takes a deep breath before she glances at ceren . ❛ what exactly do you want to know ? sorry , this is . . . overwhelming . ❜ but she would do her best to explain .

𝐬𝐡𝐞  𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝  𝐧𝐨𝐭  𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐞  𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚  𝐢𝐟  𝐬𝐡𝐞  𝒅𝒊𝒅  𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭  𝐫𝐮𝐧  𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲  𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦  𝐡𝐞𝐫  .  this  is  an  odd  situation  …  to  say  the  least  .  “  a  dragon  ?  that  sounds  cool  .  i’ve  never  met  a  dragon  .  or  ,  former  dragon  .  which  is  also  very  cool  .  ”  she  tilts  her  head  ,  humming  .  she  means  it  ,  although  perhaps  her  wording  is  a  bit  off  .  “  oh  ,  that  is  cool  .  i’ve  never  met  a  whitelighter  either  .  ”  she  hums  when  talia  points  out  that  she’s  still  standing  .  “  is  it  okay  if  i  sit  with  you  ?  i  would  be  interested  to  hear  your  story  .  although  ,  i  fully  understand  if  you  would  rather  not  tell  me  .  i  know  that  this  world  is  full  of  people  with  bad  intentions  . my intentions are mainly curiosity .  ”  she  says  .  she  thinks  that  by  what  she  is  ,  at  least  ,  that  is  somewhat  of  an  indication  that  she  may  not  have  gotten  to  choose  her  vessel  ,  and  ceren  doesn’t  think  she  can  judge  someone  for  something  someone  else  chose  for  them  .  rationally  ,  if  the  person  did  not  choose  the  vessel  ,  ceren’s  upset  should  be  directed  at  whoever  did  choose  the  vessel  .  although  ,  even  then  ,  maybe  there  was  a  valid  reason  .  “  you  really  don’t  have  to  tell  me  anything  you  don’t  want  .  i  know  that  you  don’t  know  me  so  you  don’t  have  any  reason  to  trust  me  .  ”  she  says  ,  though  she  does  settle  in  the  seat  opposite  the  whitelighter  and  sets  her  pastry  down  ,  taking  a  sip  of  her  coffee  .  

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of course she knows that vasilkaera would do everything in her power to protect her . they lost each other once and she knows her mother well enough to be aware that she would try so very hard not to let that happen again . ❛ i do know that , but . . . i do not want to be protected . i want to be able to protect myself . ❜ she refuses to become a damsel in distress in the upper world , especially after she managed to survive purgatory for so long . a sigh leaves her lips and she rubs her temples before she nods . ❛ i will sit down and make a game plan . soon . ❜ she has had enough excitement for one day and while she will continue to practice orbing , it makes no sense to add something new tonight that would only overwhelm her further . ❛ yes . maybe . ❜ the whitelighter murmurs , chewing on her lower lip .

𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐤𝐚𝐞𝐫𝐚  𝐧𝐮𝐳𝐳𝐥𝐞𝐬  𝐚𝐭  𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚  𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫  𝐬𝐡𝐞  𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬  𝐡𝐞𝐫  𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝  , before she sits back to face her .  “  you  know  we  would  protect  you  .  but  if  he  doesn’t  leave  you  alone  i  can  always  just  set  him  on  fire  to  make  the  point  .  ”  she  offers  ,  mostly  joking  .  she  would  ,  if  talia  asked  .  but  no  ,  it  probably  is  not  worth  it  ,  if  the  only  reason  is  that  he  wants  a  friend  .  “  maybe  you  start  with  magic  that  interests  you  ?  ”  she  suggests  .  “  narrow  it  down  to  some  things  that  seem  like  the  most  fun  ,  and  start  there  ?  or  with  protection  ?  ”  she  hums  .  “  focus  on  learning  how  to  keep  yourself  safe  ,  and  then  pick  some  things  you  think  will  be  interesting  or  that  apply  towards  hobbies  ?  maybe  something  for  plants  or  something  that  will  be  fun  for  the  cats  as  well  ?  i  know  there’s  a  lot  ,  but  maybe  it  you  think  of  it  as  sections  or  pieces  of  a  puzzle  ,  it’s  not  so  bad  ?  ”  

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it makes sense that the clan leader does not want to deal with such a mess , but . . . ❛ i assume it would be far more frightening if it did not happen in this particular part of the city . ❜ new york holds such beauty , but this spot is the exact opposite . ❛ very well . you may deal with their body , if it spares you trouble . ❜ death is a neutral being , after all . potential conflict between species does not bother them . what bothers them is the fact that a certain werewolf's sister is oblivious to the fact that she was attacked . their features harden into a frown , but they nod . ❛ i took care of the wound and she is resting . you are welcome to remind her that she should , in fact , be resting . your sister enjoys to disagree with me . ❜

it  would  be  something  though  it  would  be  for  someone  with  a  higher  position  in  the  coven  to  handle  it  so  lavender  shrugged.  ❛  i  would  guess  for  mundanes  to  not  get  scared.  i  don't  want  to  hear  the  complaints  of  the  leader.  ❜  they  looked  back  at  zion  confused  and  worried  for  a  second  that  passed  when  she  realized  that  he  hadn't  made  it  sound  urgent.  ❛  pardon  me  ?  she  was  stabbed  ?  you  don't  look  upset  so  i'm  to  assume  that  she's  fine  ?   ❜  lavender  asked  but  she  would  be  giving  minty  a  call  after  this  to  find  out  for  themself  too.

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the kind that does not love . love . . . it is such a difficult word , tied to so many expectations . some would question if death ever loved , if they could love , but that kind of a thing is not as simple as black or white . death remains quiet as they allow her to speak her mind and silence lingers for a moment after . ❛ no . most people believe i must be cruel and careless , unfeeling . they never realize how that in itself is a contradiction . they fail to see that i am the end and the beginning , all at once . ❜ their gaze lifts to the sky above them , so different and yet so similar to the world up above . ❛ i am capable of love , but i would never compare it to the human version of it , for i am not human . nor will i ever be . ❜ aurora's next question brings the smallest smile to their lips . ❛ honesty makes all the difference in the world . ❜

there are not many things the nephilim dare not speak . was it strength or weakness ? the way her mind slips through her lips so easily . ❛ the kind that does not love . ❜ she states , head tilting . if the thought ever crossed her mind about being in death's presence , she never would have imagined . . . this . the very thought of him haunted and comforted her and yet here they are , walking beside each other just having a conversation . zion is not the being she expected . ❛ you know most people don't really think of you as having such feelings . ❜ is this how all ancients saw their celestial family — indifference . . . she wonders if god would deny being her grandfather ( or would he boast at that title before trying to smite her down again ) ? ancients certainly are complicated . ❛ and if i feel a certain way about you ? what difference would that make ? ❜

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death did not expect the devil to reveal emotions . close as they are , this is a very private topic and it is quite like them to keep both of their thoughts to themselves . ❛ that we do . ❜ they admit . ❛ and , unfortunate as it is , this is not a one man job . i would have preferred to let you rest , even if i am pleased to have you back . ❜ it is a tragedy what became of their family , after all . ❛ i do believe that many of your followers will feel the same way . it was not an easy task , keeping the rumors at bay . ❜

for all their power , choice is hardly in their hands . no , it is ultimately in the hands of the fates . just as everyone else . kaladhar is unsure if he should be glad to hear of zion's news of their brother . any mixed feelings that fill the void inside him , he does not display . ❛ i see . ❜ he takes another drink of the water death offered him earlier . ❛ we definitely have our work cut out for us . ❜ while neither of them had any denizen over heaven before — the place too holy for the likes of them — did that have to change now that god was gone ?

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the wicked is well aware that kaladhar views it like that and some would agree with him . he created their species , but wrath is so much more than that . ❛ you must be very proud to use create and murder as synonyms . ❜ he was born , not created . he used to be human , even if he barely remembers what that used to be like before his sin consumed him . ❛ but calling me your son requires a connection . ❜ and truth be told , he is not sure they ever had it . ❛ i am referring to my house . no one could rule house wrath the way i can . do you really want me to rebel against you , dear father , because you think i should do the dirty work for incapable siblings ? ❜

❛ i created you . ❜ they remind the wicked ; some would say that makes him a parent . mostly the some who say that is him , but alas . . . his mortal parents from his current life meant little to the both of them and even with them in ( or out ) of the picture , wrath never really ever saw him as a father figure . ❛ you question if it is all up to you , but also make the claim if you step down everything crumbles ? now which one is it that you believe ? ❜ he questions , fingers tapping against the arm of his chair .

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the warlock is well aware that kaladhar is a powerful being and yet . . . ❛ there is a difference between being high and mighty and acting high and mighty . i expected you to be aware of that . ❜ and while the devil only ever made offers , as he puts it , it has never been quite that simple . exhaustion washes over his features and the look in kal's eyes does not intimidate him . it looks far too familiar . ❛ can you blame me for wondering ? you know that you tend to approach me for far more than the goodness of your heart . i do not want my daughters to become pawns in someone else's game . ❜ a couple of minutes ago , that statement would have aggravated him . leopold only shakes his head now , blue eyes resting on his features . ❛ my wife is a very smart woman , but above all , we are a team . she would never take your word over mine , but you are welcome to try if you want to stoop that low . ❜

❛ i am high and mighty . ❜ kaladhar is a god in the eyes of many , the devil in most , but high and mighty he is . the ego is not something he needs to bother with ; he is far too old for that . ❛ i have never made you do anything leopold . i have only made offers . ❜ yes , he would be happy to have the warlock in his employ — he is powerful , the son of one of the oldest demons . but his eyes flash then , traces of death radiating in his gaze . ❛ my protection does not come with doom . ❜ some ( leopold included ) may make that claim ( are they right ? ) and as much as the ancient will deny it , he finds the statement hurtful . ❛ if you will not see reason perhaps i should speak with your wife . i am sure she would be willing to do what is necessary to protect her children . ❜ now that was a purposeful jab .