God of heroes

currently: a baby god

[luherooflegend]

Messed around and became evil I have lots of Evil apples

I have to protect them. No matter what

As for nicknames: Vetran, Green Link

My Ravio: @mrheroexpert

Journal with list of Wilting Iris Arc actions

Honesty ask game

New wards

Current mortal words

[luherooflegend]

*Theres a swirling of magic nearby. And through the portal steps Blackthorne himself.*

Green. I... I need to speak to you if possible.

*He seems nervous for some reason.*

Future @the-gardener-patron-of-fate

*Green stands in the orchard, this piece is Emotions. He works on cutting back bad branches. He turns, setting down the loppers.*

Blackthorne? Is someone hurt?

*He's worried now, you never seem nervous. Ever. So what is happening?*

Are you hurt? Did the fates change their minds and decide to be pissbabies and punish you now?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*How does he say this...*

No... no not hurt. I'm fine, tori is fine, Sky is fine.

*How do you tell a father, that their kid has started calling you a father...*

Ori and Vena are fine. They... they haven't done anything...

*He pinches his nose.*

How well do you know Lolian?

[luherooflegend]

*He relaxes a little.*

Well... good. Uh... shit. Sorry I called them pissbabies. Probably...

*He goes still, unsure why that's a question.*

Pretty well. I've used it to bypass eavesdrop a long time.

... why? Do you need a translation?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

No... no you are not. Your distain for them will always be understandable. Even they know that.

*I grip my hands together.*

In a sense. Tori has begun calling me by a new name and I...

[luherooflegend]

... I'm sorry I said it to you?

*He frowns.*

What?

*Before you get a chance to say anytime further, Tori comes over while trilling and giggle happily.*

Hi! Hi! Tori find you! Hi!

Hi Clou' Bunny!

Vati! Hi!

*Tori comes to settle on your shoulders happily, trilling and preening your hair. Unfortunately, Vati seems to be the second word Tori can say in mortal tounge with a 't' sound.*

Vati visi' Clou' Bunny?

... What.

The.

Fuck?

Clou' Bunny say ba' word!

Did she just call you fucking 'vati'? Really?

Fuck!

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*My face pales as I hear Tori.*

Tori... tori please...

Yes hello Tori, please wait...

*He pales.*

Yes. Yes she did and I.. and I don't know where it came from and i didn't want to hide it from you I came as soon as i knew what it meant. I... I don't. I don't want to replace you and I... I couldn't keep it from you I...

*he raises hands to his mouth. its probably the first time you've seen such an expression. He looks almost upset.*

tori what did i tell you about bad words...

[luherooflegend]

*Green's magic starts acting up - shadows warp towards him, the light seems to warp towards him too, and he makes a chittering sound without meaning too. He... well it's very good no one here is mortal.*

Great. Okay.

Fuck me I guess.

*He wants to soothe ypu when he sees the expression, but he might make it worse if he touches you so. He simply shuts his mouth while mentally screaming all the bad words he knows.*

Tori sorry... Tori... jus' think they're fun? Fun say!

I think I need a goddess damned drink Hylia's fucking ass-

Tori say ass?

No. No you don't fucking say that, Tori.

Tori sad.

Yeah? Me too, kid.

Why Clou' Bunny sad?

Oh, you know, everything is a fucking mess.

... Tori help?

No, Tori. Ypu can't help.

Clou' Bunny mad?

Tori, can you just - can you just go find Sky? Please?

... Clou' Bunny mad. At Tori?

Tori. Go. Find. Bird Boy. Now.

No! Tori Don' wanna! Clou' Bunny no' boss Tori!

Yes I am the fucking boss of you I'm your - never mind. I can't do this shit.

Thanks for telling me, Blackthorne. I need to go... be anywhere else.

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*On instinct a breeze forms around the both of us. In an attempt to keep your magic contained. It cant do much, but it might slow it down if something were to happen.*

I'm so... so sorry... I didn't... I don't...

Tori that is your father. Please listen to him and go and find Sky. He should have been making pie back in my house.

*He looks down.*

I... of course. Of course. I'll... I can. finish this if you need to...

*He grips at his arms. And takes a few steps back from you.*

I... I'm sorry...

[luherooflegend]

*The breeze doesn't seem to change anything... but it does help Green remember where he is and keep from getting worse.*

I know. I just - I fucking can't.

No? Tori have no father? Tori have Vati!

... Tori go fin' Lof' Lof' 'Ky...

*She makes a sad sound and slowly trails away, but she does listen.*

*Green takes a slow breath. At least Tori listens to someone- nope can't say that too upset.*

I can't - Thank you. I just... I need to go.

I... It's not your fault.

*He sounds unsuccessful about that.*

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

you do. You do have a father tori he is right here...

*my hands cover my face.*

tori please...

*Its so much worse than I had expected.*

I...

Green I... I'm so sorry. I...

*I'm shaking. You can see a tear.*

I... don't want to replace you. I...

Sky... sky's waiting for you in Boot world...

[luherooflegend]

*Tori doesn't argue again... but she doesn't have a father? Silly Flower Man.*

*Gren reaches out but stops half way and drops his hand down.*

I...

I am not in a place to respond to anything. I am not giving you the silent treatment I am trying to not say things I don't mean.

*That spiel is tense and said through gritted teeth. Something from therapy, but he turns around and heads off to boot world after he- he doesn't want you to cry. He just... he doesn't know.*

*When he makes it to boot world his form breaks down into a cloud again.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Blackthorne nods.*

I understand. Truely. I shall sort out the orchard for you. And speak to tori about this... ive tried to explain but it seems I have more to do...

*He turns as you do. Listening to the portal open and close before he shrinks down besides a tree. Holding his knees.*

--

*In boot world sky has settles himself besides a large stack of boots. Humming a gentle tune. He hears the portal open and moves to investigate.*

Green?

[luherooflegend]

Don't bother. She's already decided, so unless you don't like the title, there's no point.

*The portal shuts behind him, and the air calms down again.*

-------

*The cloud just makes upset chittering and buzzing sounds until he registers Sky.*

Tori hates me

She hates me and I've been replaced and it's all the fates fucking fault and I hate everything and everyone-

I'm never going home again all I do is ruin everything

*There's the spiral.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I give a soft smile as I move towards you.*

If tori hated you she'd have thrown angry birds at you.

*I sit near you. Within cloud hugging distance if you want it.*

You dont mean that.

*I open my arms and offer a hug. My voice gentle.*

Give your brother Sky a hug and talk to me. I'm here for you.

*Hug first. Then we can work through the feelings.*

Why do you think you've been replaced?

[luherooflegend]

*He just makes a sad buzzing sound and the thumping sound.*

She does hate me!

I do mean it...

*He grumbles about something, but he wraps you up in a cloud hug when prompted, careful not to overwhelm you.*

'M sorry 'm a mess...

I just...

I've been replaced, Sky. She doesn't have a father according to her but she has a Vati - She's calling Blackthorne Vati beauty I'm failing her all over again!

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ive seen what she does when she hates something. Trust me Green. She loves you.

No you dont.

*I hum gently. Running a hand down the cloud to comfort you.*

You have nothing to apologise for. I mean it. Its a hard time for you, and I understand.

You are not being replaced. And you are not failing her all over again.

Just because she calls him Vati dosent replace what you are.

Audrah didnt replace did she? But you call her Mama.

It took you time to remember who we were. Its going to take time for her to remember who we all are too.

[luherooflegend]

... Feels like she hates me.

*He sighs, leaning into you.*

I am failing her though. That's all I've Dime with her lately. She was so angry and I don't know what I did wrong before she passed and now she doest even have a father.

I knew when someone was family, Bird Boy. She remembers Crimson more than me.

... I am being replaced though and I deserve it. I didn't have a mom to replace, Sky. Blackthorne is a better father than Iverson ever been.

If I wasn't be replaced why doesn't she know who the hell I am?

[the-real-lu-sky]

I promise you, if she hated uou she'd have sent so much death magic at you.

She does have a father Green. She's just having trouble remembering. But she loves you. You ended up with a nickname and everything.

Dont forget, weve been working in a time pocket. Its been years in blackthornes realm. Shes met crimson multiple times.

And, much it it was when you were a little deity. You recognised crimson as being connected to me.

*I give the cloud a squeeze.*

But you didnt remember your parental figures. Any of them. For quite some time.

*I sigh.*

Because she dosent remember anybody. We've tried to give her an idea of who everyone is but its always in the discussion of new friends.

Shown them flowers and asked her to feel who they are with the magic.

Green she... didnt recognise Alfie. Not with his flower or his picture. I promise you she isnt doing it purposefully.

[luherooflegend]

... Yeah... yeah...

*He just makes a sad sound that's hard to describe beyond 'upset cloud'.*

I guess....

I... Would be surprised if she hasn't broken out to go see Crimson specifically....

I just... I want my kid back, Sky, and everything keeps getting in the way. Nothing I do is enough to keep her.

*He sighs heavily, still chittering but not as much.*

I didn't have parents, Bird Boy. There was fuck all to remember.

*He makes a broken little squeaking sound.*

But- not even Alfie? Nothing? Not a nickname? Not anything?

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I make a gently pushing sound as I pull you into me a little. Holding you as best as one can while holding a cloud.*

We started bringing Crimson to her because she kept breaking out. Ans it was getting pretty difficult to keep the whole. Bird boy is hanging out with you back home thing to use as a way to get her back when I was with crim a lot.

*I hum.*

I know you do Green. I know you do. And your little girl is in there I promise you that. She will come back to you and she will love you just as much as she did before.

But you did have parental figures.

*I shrink at the sound. Worried ive upset you more.*

Not to begin with. She recognised your magic first. Your fate flower is a part of her little collection whereas his isnt as of yet.

I think she knows you are important to her. But cant give you a reason as to why just yet.

[luherooflegend]

Yeah... that'd be hard...

Crim probably loves it though. He... he loves attention. And the kids.

*He just sobs a little.*

No she isn't! She's never coming back! She didn't love me before she was so mad she couldn't stand me. She's her and he hates me.

*Ah that's a longer seated fear than the ascension.*

*He just mumbles and purrs to try to self soothe.*

Is she... are we sure? She- she's always known him.

... Where is his flower if she doesn't have it?

I think I need to go tell the fates to fuck all the way off. How dare they take that from her?

[the-real-lu-sky]

He does love attention.

*As you sob I pull you into my chest as best I can. Moving a hand up and down the cloud in hopes it helps.*

She dosent hate you Green. I can tell you that first hand. She loves you all and she was so scared of loosing everybody. Your little girl loved you and still loves you.

*I hum.*

His flower is in the gardens. Ours. Mine and yours as well as blackthornes and the fates. Shes gaining more but as of right now. Those are the ones I know.

I think there is a hint of familiarity in there somewhere. But her magic is too volatile still for her to distinguish.

I know you dont like the fates very much. But they are trying their best.

[luherooflegend]

He does.

*He just curls around you further.*

No she doesn't. She was so angry at me and I don't know why! What did I even do?! What am I supposed to do knowing I fail her at every turn?!

How did you go that long thinking I was angry?

*He just sobs again, buzzing miserably.*

I hate them. I hate the fates so much.

I should have known better than to believe the benevolent act!

They aren't trying, Bird Boy, they're try to fuck up my life and my family life!

They stood there and let Future whatever her name was chain Blackthorne in place! Like a neglected dog!

Fuck them

I am going to burn them to the ground

*He... has no idea how to do that.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

Me?

I... it wasnt easy. Lots of restless nights. Trying to think of new ways to speak to you. Its sometbing i hope never to repeat.

*I shuffle backwards leaning against some boots before pulling one from the stack. And offering it.*

Here.

*I then gather you tightly in my arms.*

Theyve made some mistakes. Sure. And I will be the first to fight them on that one but they are also the reason we even have a chance green. Fate decided to let her ascended into something we would still be able to see.

*I shuffle again so I can have you gathered on my chest. Running a hand over you.*

Have you asked them the full story on that one?

*I breathe slowly and gently. Hoping it will steady your anger.*

[luherooflegend]

That... sounds miserable. I'm... I'm so sorry. I - can't have hard conversations right now... but if you want to talk more later about all that stuff we can. I know... it doesn't just go away after years because we talked once.

*He takes the boot, buzzing still but pulling it into the cloud hug.*

Thanks...

*He just sighs, letting you gather him. He's fairly pliant for as upset as he is.*

Ha- you're not fighting them alone.

Sky... Bird Boy, her ascension wasn't the fates. I'll blame them all day long actual but her ascending wasn't their doing. She died scared, miserable, and sicker than a dig because of a curse laid by some nasty deity somewhere that Demise strengthened when he died at her hands.

She was cursed to ascend, Sky. The fates didn't do that.

*He trails off into sharp chitters and the sound of his back leg thumping despite being a cloud.*

No because I might fuck up the garden if I see them. And I don't want to do that to Blackthorne or the garden.

The fates can take a long walk of a real short pier.

*He just burrows against you, trying to match your breathing but unable to do so. A pile of pots shatters far enough away not to hurt you.*

What would they even say? Huh? Sorry we stole your kid, we're just gonna raise her ourselves. Obviously we're great parents that's why we let Blackthorne's get locked away for thousands of years! We have a great success rate?!

[the-real-lu-sky]

It was. Tough. We can discuss it more later. Right now its not about me.

*I give a shall hum.*

Honestly Ive almost given you mine. I packed a spare. I know how much you like them.

*I sigh.*

I know. And while we cant change the past. We can keep looking forward to the future. Even if that takes a strange shape.

*As you burrow I direct you towards my head so I can nuzzle you. I keep my breathing steady.*

Or... hey. We have your kid... She is safe, her magic over death is too volatile to keep outside of any but the strongest of realms for more than a few hours at a time. She's staying with the one you know while we observe and help sometimes.

Its not the best. But from what Ive seen staying there. Blackthorne is the one doing most of the work. While the others maintain the flowers.

Her magic is. So much stronger now. Shes... well lets just say the fates themselves have been keeping protections on me just incase.

[luherooflegend]

... I just... I want you to know I'm willing to later is all.

*He snorts softly.*

You don't have to. We're in my world of boots. I have so many...

*He follows your direction and nuzzles your cheek.*

... I know. He told me... I just.

Fuck them. Okay?

I... I'm glad you're safe and all... but that doesn't mean they're worth forgiving.

*He mutters something but just burrows even closer to you.*

When does it stop hurting?

[the-real-lu-sky]

Of course. Thank you. I appreciate it.

Yeahhh... I know that but. Last time I checked Bird boys boots got hidden so he could never find them.

I reckon you just hold onto them at all times.

*I speak softly. Running through reassurances.*

There you go... thats it... itll be okay in the end...

*He chuckles.*

Maybe. What you need to do, is speak to them one on one. You might find out more from a perspective you didnt know before.

*I sigh softly. Pulling the sailcloth around to cover you. I coo softly.*

It... wont stop hurting. But it will get eaiser. And Im with you every step of the way.

[luherooflegend]

... good.

Sorry. You can have em back in a thousand years.

*He is not sure where the boots are honestly... they only appear sometimes.*

... Fucking maybe. Do I get to pick who?

*He burrows into the sailcloth, starting to become sleepy. Anger is exhausting.*

... 'm sorry you are. I never wanted that for you... but thank you... so so much.

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I chuckle.*

One thousand years on the dot I am coming back and getting my boots from you you know. I'm holding you too that.

I dont see why you cant. I know who'd I'd pick.

*I let you settle beneath the sailcloth. Circling a hand across you. Cooing softly.*

And i never wanted you to have to feel pain like this. Its okay. I will always be here for you when I am able.

Do you want to get some rest? I promise i will stay right here to protect you.

[luherooflegend]

Sure, show up then and you can have the boots back and the book on your feats.

*He huffs.*

I know who seems the least shitty.

*He's so tired it doesn't take much thought to find his answer.*

... Thanks, Bird Boy. I... I appreciate the shit out of you.

... yeah. Sleep... rest might be good.

I'm so sick of feeling my own feelings. It sucks.

[the-real-lu-sky]

I'll hold you too that.

*I chuckle.*

Should I give her a heads up you are coming?

*I hum gently. Gathering you up.*

Then sleep. Ive got you here. You get some sleep.

I know. But you are doing so well. And will continue to do well.

*I begin to Coo softly. Hoping to lull you to sleep.*

[luherooflegend]

I know...

*He sighs.*

It's probably polite or something... if you tell beginning that might be better.

... Thanks.

*He sighs, shifting forms to be a rabbit before curling upon and allows himself to rest. It's not long before he falls asleep, he's been pushed himself too hard for too long.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

I'll tell her.

Anytime

*As you shift into the rabbit. I move my arms so I am supporting you. Moving the blanket so its tucked around you.*

I'll be here when you wake up...

[luherooflegend]

Thanks...

Can you tell Blackthorne I'm not mad at him? I just... fuck...

*He seems to sleep hard at least, you'll be here a little while.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

Of course I can. Get some Rest. You need it.

*I hum gently as you begin to fall asleep. Leaving you for a while until I know i wont move and awake you.*

*I stand up slowly. Shifting the sailcloth again so you are supported now I am upright. And I begin work make my way across the world towards the small house nearby.*

*I enter the house and find the bed. Placing you down onto it while making sure to maintain atleast a hand on you. Before I shuffle onto the bed besides you.*

*I'm unsure how long it is until you wake up.*

[luherooflegend]

*The house is... nore comfortable than you may expect, the majority of it is all one room with a kitchen corner and a bed in a difficult corner. There's a door that leads to a bathroom.*

*Hours pass before he wakes, but when he does he stretches out and yawns before burrowing against you. He's pretty sure you brought him here.*

Bird Boy? You moved us...

Thanks.

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Lying on a bed let me enter a light doze. Quickly broken when I hear you move.*

*I shuffle the sailcloth so I can see your face a little as I run a hand down your back.*

Hey...

I did. Thought we should be more comftorable than leaning back against a pile of shoes. Much as they are comfortable.

Its okay. Hope you had a good rest. Are you feeling any better?

[luherooflegend]

*He just huffs.*

Says you... it is nice here though.

... I... feel empty? Or... I don't know. Less angry... I think.

How are you? Are you okay?

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ehh. I didnt want to upset you by saying you need to reorganise your shoe pile.

*I scratch you behind your ear. Before rolling onto my back. Moving you onto my chest.*

Empty is... understandable.

Do you feel like you want to tear apart the fabric of reality? Thats normally a good gauge of your anger.

Me?

I'm okay. Tired as usual but I Got a little rest. Though I am a little hungry.

You want to tell me whats going on in that head of yours right now?

[luherooflegend]

Just the one?

*He melts across you once you both settle down. His head rests on his paws.*

No... not so much. Everything's still sucks and I'm mad at the situation but reality is safe.

You should rest more soon... we can get you food. What do you want to eat?

*He just hums.*

I... I'm just... trying to work through the stuff? I done know. ... Tori said she doesn't have a father and that hurt.... I am grateful Blackthorne is there, he... he's helped her so much, and in ways I never could become my magic doesn't work like hers and. He... even if his magic isn't the same he knows lots about magic like hers.

[the-real-lu-sky]

Maybe as the first one yes.

*I smile.*

I'm glad reality is safe. I dont think my head could take more of it.

I dont know. Maybe just some bread and jam?

*I nod.*

That makes sense. From my understanding she dosent quite know the family names yet. She calls everyone friends.

*I sigh.*

He may know about the magic. But you know your daughter. She'll remember you I'm sure of it.

[luherooflegend]

Ha... maybe. One of the kids got in here somehow without me and took a pair of boots. I spent days looking for them.

*Tori. Tori broke in and took a pair of boots. She loves boot world.*

Yeah.... sorry about that. You definitely need rest.

... She's always been so friendly. I don't know where she got that... she's a sweetheart... I guess... she wouldn't need to learn family names. Huh?

I... I hope so. Even... even if she never stops being mad at me... It'd be nice if she could remember the others.

... Also I think I owe Blackthorne's an apology for teaching Tori how to escape most things.

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I chuckle.*

The boot collection, like father like kid right?

I'll be okay.

It reminds me of Emerald in a way. Its part of his charm. And its part of hers.

She has... certainly been quite the escape artist. Weve tried a lot to get her to stay minus actually tying her to something. We've already said we wouldnt do that.

But I'm sure He'd appreciate it.

*I look towards the kitchen.*

I should probably stand up. Do you have bread?

[luherooflegend]

Guess so. Just wish they asked.

... You better be. Or else.

*He just smiles softly only half sad.*

She's always been so much like Ravi.

*That's... not a lie but it's not true either.*

*He snorts.*

You can say she been a nightmare to contain. I'm sorry itself caused trouble and stress... but also I'm proud of her. We worked hard to teach her that skill set.

*He huffs.*

There's bread. And jam I think. Tea stuff mostly. Also various vegetables.

... do you want anytime else?

[the-real-lu-sky]

Do you know every single boot in here?

*I chuckle.*

Are you threatening me? You might have to try a little harder than that.

*I scratch you behind the ear again.*

I wouldnt say nightmare. We really dont mind the escapes its simply teaching her if she wants to explore she has to tell someone first.

Between you and me Blackthorne is a worryer.

But you must be so proud. Look at this skill shes putting into practice now.

No. No I'm okay. Come on. Up you get.

*I hold onto you as I move to sit up. Standing up while I hold you against my chest.*

Gotta feed us both. And Tea is an idea too thinking about it...

[luherooflegend]

The majority of them.

*He hums.*

Maybe I am.

*He laughs shakily.*

That... was hard for me to teach her the first time. She gets lonely and goes exploring. She used to say she told the trees.

Blackthorne may be prone to worrying, but I can't say much.

*He just purrs.*

She's better at it than most thats for sure. At least she usually comes back. You know she learned to escape the enchanted play pen right?

*He just shifts to be closer to you.*

Yeah?

Okay. Tea sounds good, and I think food is a plus.

... Can... Can I stay like this for a bit? Is it okay?

[luherooflegend]

*Theres a swirling of magic nearby. And through the portal steps Blackthorne himself.*

Green. I... I need to speak to you if possible.

*He seems nervous for some reason.*

Future @the-gardener-patron-of-fate

*Green stands in the orchard, this piece is Emotions. He works on cutting back bad branches. He turns, setting down the loppers.*

Blackthorne? Is someone hurt?

*He's worried now, you never seem nervous. Ever. So what is happening?*

Are you hurt? Did the fates change their minds and decide to be pissbabies and punish you now?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*How does he say this...*

No... no not hurt. I'm fine, tori is fine, Sky is fine.

*How do you tell a father, that their kid has started calling you a father...*

Ori and Vena are fine. They... they haven't done anything...

*He pinches his nose.*

How well do you know Lolian?

[luherooflegend]

*He relaxes a little.*

Well... good. Uh... shit. Sorry I called them pissbabies. Probably...

*He goes still, unsure why that's a question.*

Pretty well. I've used it to bypass eavesdrop a long time.

... why? Do you need a translation?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

No... no you are not. Your distain for them will always be understandable. Even they know that.

*I grip my hands together.*

In a sense. Tori has begun calling me by a new name and I...

[luherooflegend]

... I'm sorry I said it to you?

*He frowns.*

What?

*Before you get a chance to say anytime further, Tori comes over while trilling and giggle happily.*

Hi! Hi! Tori find you! Hi!

Hi Clou' Bunny!

Vati! Hi!

*Tori comes to settle on your shoulders happily, trilling and preening your hair. Unfortunately, Vati seems to be the second word Tori can say in mortal tounge with a 't' sound.*

Vati visi' Clou' Bunny?

... What.

The.

Fuck?

Clou' Bunny say ba' word!

Did she just call you fucking 'vati'? Really?

Fuck!

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*My face pales as I hear Tori.*

Tori... tori please...

Yes hello Tori, please wait...

*He pales.*

Yes. Yes she did and I.. and I don't know where it came from and i didn't want to hide it from you I came as soon as i knew what it meant. I... I don't. I don't want to replace you and I... I couldn't keep it from you I...

*he raises hands to his mouth. its probably the first time you've seen such an expression. He looks almost upset.*

tori what did i tell you about bad words...

[luherooflegend]

*Green's magic starts acting up - shadows warp towards him, the light seems to warp towards him too, and he makes a chittering sound without meaning too. He... well it's very good no one here is mortal.*

Great. Okay.

Fuck me I guess.

*He wants to soothe ypu when he sees the expression, but he might make it worse if he touches you so. He simply shuts his mouth while mentally screaming all the bad words he knows.*

Tori sorry... Tori... jus' think they're fun? Fun say!

I think I need a goddess damned drink Hylia's fucking ass-

Tori say ass?

No. No you don't fucking say that, Tori.

Tori sad.

Yeah? Me too, kid.

Why Clou' Bunny sad?

Oh, you know, everything is a fucking mess.

... Tori help?

No, Tori. Ypu can't help.

Clou' Bunny mad?

Tori, can you just - can you just go find Sky? Please?

... Clou' Bunny mad. At Tori?

Tori. Go. Find. Bird Boy. Now.

No! Tori Don' wanna! Clou' Bunny no' boss Tori!

Yes I am the fucking boss of you I'm your - never mind. I can't do this shit.

Thanks for telling me, Blackthorne. I need to go... be anywhere else.

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*On instinct a breeze forms around the both of us. In an attempt to keep your magic contained. It cant do much, but it might slow it down if something were to happen.*

I'm so... so sorry... I didn't... I don't...

Tori that is your father. Please listen to him and go and find Sky. He should have been making pie back in my house.

*He looks down.*

I... of course. Of course. I'll... I can. finish this if you need to...

*He grips at his arms. And takes a few steps back from you.*

I... I'm sorry...

[luherooflegend]

*The breeze doesn't seem to change anything... but it does help Green remember where he is and keep from getting worse.*

I know. I just - I fucking can't.

No? Tori have no father? Tori have Vati!

... Tori go fin' Lof' Lof' 'Ky...

*She makes a sad sound and slowly trails away, but she does listen.*

*Green takes a slow breath. At least Tori listens to someone- nope can't say that too upset.*

I can't - Thank you. I just... I need to go.

I... It's not your fault.

*He sounds unsuccessful about that.*

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

you do. You do have a father tori he is right here...

*my hands cover my face.*

tori please...

*Its so much worse than I had expected.*

I...

Green I... I'm so sorry. I...

*I'm shaking. You can see a tear.*

I... don't want to replace you. I...

Sky... sky's waiting for you in Boot world...

[luherooflegend]

*Tori doesn't argue again... but she doesn't have a father? Silly Flower Man.*

*Gren reaches out but stops half way and drops his hand down.*

I...

I am not in a place to respond to anything. I am not giving you the silent treatment I am trying to not say things I don't mean.

*That spiel is tense and said through gritted teeth. Something from therapy, but he turns around and heads off to boot world after he- he doesn't want you to cry. He just... he doesn't know.*

*When he makes it to boot world his form breaks down into a cloud again.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Blackthorne nods.*

I understand. Truely. I shall sort out the orchard for you. And speak to tori about this... ive tried to explain but it seems I have more to do...

*He turns as you do. Listening to the portal open and close before he shrinks down besides a tree. Holding his knees.*

--

*In boot world sky has settles himself besides a large stack of boots. Humming a gentle tune. He hears the portal open and moves to investigate.*

Green?

[luherooflegend]

Don't bother. She's already decided, so unless you don't like the title, there's no point.

*The portal shuts behind him, and the air calms down again.*

-------

*The cloud just makes upset chittering and buzzing sounds until he registers Sky.*

Tori hates me

She hates me and I've been replaced and it's all the fates fucking fault and I hate everything and everyone-

I'm never going home again all I do is ruin everything

*There's the spiral.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I give a soft smile as I move towards you.*

If tori hated you she'd have thrown angry birds at you.

*I sit near you. Within cloud hugging distance if you want it.*

You dont mean that.

*I open my arms and offer a hug. My voice gentle.*

Give your brother Sky a hug and talk to me. I'm here for you.

*Hug first. Then we can work through the feelings.*

Why do you think you've been replaced?

[luherooflegend]

*He just makes a sad buzzing sound and the thumping sound.*

She does hate me!

I do mean it...

*He grumbles about something, but he wraps you up in a cloud hug when prompted, careful not to overwhelm you.*

'M sorry 'm a mess...

I just...

I've been replaced, Sky. She doesn't have a father according to her but she has a Vati - She's calling Blackthorne Vati beauty I'm failing her all over again!

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ive seen what she does when she hates something. Trust me Green. She loves you.

No you dont.

*I hum gently. Running a hand down the cloud to comfort you.*

You have nothing to apologise for. I mean it. Its a hard time for you, and I understand.

You are not being replaced. And you are not failing her all over again.

Just because she calls him Vati dosent replace what you are.

Audrah didnt replace did she? But you call her Mama.

It took you time to remember who we were. Its going to take time for her to remember who we all are too.

[luherooflegend]

... Feels like she hates me.

*He sighs, leaning into you.*

I am failing her though. That's all I've Dime with her lately. She was so angry and I don't know what I did wrong before she passed and now she doest even have a father.

I knew when someone was family, Bird Boy. She remembers Crimson more than me.

... I am being replaced though and I deserve it. I didn't have a mom to replace, Sky. Blackthorne is a better father than Iverson ever been.

If I wasn't be replaced why doesn't she know who the hell I am?

[the-real-lu-sky]

I promise you, if she hated uou she'd have sent so much death magic at you.

She does have a father Green. She's just having trouble remembering. But she loves you. You ended up with a nickname and everything.

Dont forget, weve been working in a time pocket. Its been years in blackthornes realm. Shes met crimson multiple times.

And, much it it was when you were a little deity. You recognised crimson as being connected to me.

*I give the cloud a squeeze.*

But you didnt remember your parental figures. Any of them. For quite some time.

*I sigh.*

Because she dosent remember anybody. We've tried to give her an idea of who everyone is but its always in the discussion of new friends.

Shown them flowers and asked her to feel who they are with the magic.

Green she... didnt recognise Alfie. Not with his flower or his picture. I promise you she isnt doing it purposefully.

[luherooflegend]

... Yeah... yeah...

*He just makes a sad sound that's hard to describe beyond 'upset cloud'.*

I guess....

I... Would be surprised if she hasn't broken out to go see Crimson specifically....

I just... I want my kid back, Sky, and everything keeps getting in the way. Nothing I do is enough to keep her.

*He sighs heavily, still chittering but not as much.*

I didn't have parents, Bird Boy. There was fuck all to remember.

*He makes a broken little squeaking sound.*

But- not even Alfie? Nothing? Not a nickname? Not anything?

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I make a gently pushing sound as I pull you into me a little. Holding you as best as one can while holding a cloud.*

We started bringing Crimson to her because she kept breaking out. Ans it was getting pretty difficult to keep the whole. Bird boy is hanging out with you back home thing to use as a way to get her back when I was with crim a lot.

*I hum.*

I know you do Green. I know you do. And your little girl is in there I promise you that. She will come back to you and she will love you just as much as she did before.

But you did have parental figures.

*I shrink at the sound. Worried ive upset you more.*

Not to begin with. She recognised your magic first. Your fate flower is a part of her little collection whereas his isnt as of yet.

I think she knows you are important to her. But cant give you a reason as to why just yet.

[luherooflegend]

Yeah... that'd be hard...

Crim probably loves it though. He... he loves attention. And the kids.

*He just sobs a little.*

No she isn't! She's never coming back! She didn't love me before she was so mad she couldn't stand me. She's her and he hates me.

*Ah that's a longer seated fear than the ascension.*

*He just mumbles and purrs to try to self soothe.*

Is she... are we sure? She- she's always known him.

... Where is his flower if she doesn't have it?

I think I need to go tell the fates to fuck all the way off. How dare they take that from her?

[the-real-lu-sky]

He does love attention.

*As you sob I pull you into my chest as best I can. Moving a hand up and down the cloud in hopes it helps.*

She dosent hate you Green. I can tell you that first hand. She loves you all and she was so scared of loosing everybody. Your little girl loved you and still loves you.

*I hum.*

His flower is in the gardens. Ours. Mine and yours as well as blackthornes and the fates. Shes gaining more but as of right now. Those are the ones I know.

I think there is a hint of familiarity in there somewhere. But her magic is too volatile still for her to distinguish.

I know you dont like the fates very much. But they are trying their best.

[luherooflegend]

He does.

*He just curls around you further.*

No she doesn't. She was so angry at me and I don't know why! What did I even do?! What am I supposed to do knowing I fail her at every turn?!

How did you go that long thinking I was angry?

*He just sobs again, buzzing miserably.*

I hate them. I hate the fates so much.

I should have known better than to believe the benevolent act!

They aren't trying, Bird Boy, they're try to fuck up my life and my family life!

They stood there and let Future whatever her name was chain Blackthorne in place! Like a neglected dog!

Fuck them

I am going to burn them to the ground

*He... has no idea how to do that.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

Me?

I... it wasnt easy. Lots of restless nights. Trying to think of new ways to speak to you. Its sometbing i hope never to repeat.

*I shuffle backwards leaning against some boots before pulling one from the stack. And offering it.*

Here.

*I then gather you tightly in my arms.*

Theyve made some mistakes. Sure. And I will be the first to fight them on that one but they are also the reason we even have a chance green. Fate decided to let her ascended into something we would still be able to see.

*I shuffle again so I can have you gathered on my chest. Running a hand over you.*

Have you asked them the full story on that one?

*I breathe slowly and gently. Hoping it will steady your anger.*

[luherooflegend]

That... sounds miserable. I'm... I'm so sorry. I - can't have hard conversations right now... but if you want to talk more later about all that stuff we can. I know... it doesn't just go away after years because we talked once.

*He takes the boot, buzzing still but pulling it into the cloud hug.*

Thanks...

*He just sighs, letting you gather him. He's fairly pliant for as upset as he is.*

Ha- you're not fighting them alone.

Sky... Bird Boy, her ascension wasn't the fates. I'll blame them all day long actual but her ascending wasn't their doing. She died scared, miserable, and sicker than a dig because of a curse laid by some nasty deity somewhere that Demise strengthened when he died at her hands.

She was cursed to ascend, Sky. The fates didn't do that.

*He trails off into sharp chitters and the sound of his back leg thumping despite being a cloud.*

No because I might fuck up the garden if I see them. And I don't want to do that to Blackthorne or the garden.

The fates can take a long walk of a real short pier.

*He just burrows against you, trying to match your breathing but unable to do so. A pile of pots shatters far enough away not to hurt you.*

What would they even say? Huh? Sorry we stole your kid, we're just gonna raise her ourselves. Obviously we're great parents that's why we let Blackthorne's get locked away for thousands of years! We have a great success rate?!

[the-real-lu-sky]

It was. Tough. We can discuss it more later. Right now its not about me.

*I give a shall hum.*

Honestly Ive almost given you mine. I packed a spare. I know how much you like them.

*I sigh.*

I know. And while we cant change the past. We can keep looking forward to the future. Even if that takes a strange shape.

*As you burrow I direct you towards my head so I can nuzzle you. I keep my breathing steady.*

Or... hey. We have your kid... She is safe, her magic over death is too volatile to keep outside of any but the strongest of realms for more than a few hours at a time. She's staying with the one you know while we observe and help sometimes.

Its not the best. But from what Ive seen staying there. Blackthorne is the one doing most of the work. While the others maintain the flowers.

Her magic is. So much stronger now. Shes... well lets just say the fates themselves have been keeping protections on me just incase.

[luherooflegend]

... I just... I want you to know I'm willing to later is all.

*He snorts softly.*

You don't have to. We're in my world of boots. I have so many...

*He follows your direction and nuzzles your cheek.*

... I know. He told me... I just.

Fuck them. Okay?

I... I'm glad you're safe and all... but that doesn't mean they're worth forgiving.

*He mutters something but just burrows even closer to you.*

When does it stop hurting?

[the-real-lu-sky]

Of course. Thank you. I appreciate it.

Yeahhh... I know that but. Last time I checked Bird boys boots got hidden so he could never find them.

I reckon you just hold onto them at all times.

*I speak softly. Running through reassurances.*

There you go... thats it... itll be okay in the end...

*He chuckles.*

Maybe. What you need to do, is speak to them one on one. You might find out more from a perspective you didnt know before.

*I sigh softly. Pulling the sailcloth around to cover you. I coo softly.*

It... wont stop hurting. But it will get eaiser. And Im with you every step of the way.

[luherooflegend]

... good.

Sorry. You can have em back in a thousand years.

*He is not sure where the boots are honestly... they only appear sometimes.*

... Fucking maybe. Do I get to pick who?

*He burrows into the sailcloth, starting to become sleepy. Anger is exhausting.*

... 'm sorry you are. I never wanted that for you... but thank you... so so much.

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I chuckle.*

One thousand years on the dot I am coming back and getting my boots from you you know. I'm holding you too that.

I dont see why you cant. I know who'd I'd pick.

*I let you settle beneath the sailcloth. Circling a hand across you. Cooing softly.*

And i never wanted you to have to feel pain like this. Its okay. I will always be here for you when I am able.

Do you want to get some rest? I promise i will stay right here to protect you.

[luherooflegend]

Sure, show up then and you can have the boots back and the book on your feats.

*He huffs.*

I know who seems the least shitty.

*He's so tired it doesn't take much thought to find his answer.*

... Thanks, Bird Boy. I... I appreciate the shit out of you.

... yeah. Sleep... rest might be good.

I'm so sick of feeling my own feelings. It sucks.

[the-real-lu-sky]

I'll hold you too that.

*I chuckle.*

Should I give her a heads up you are coming?

*I hum gently. Gathering you up.*

Then sleep. Ive got you here. You get some sleep.

I know. But you are doing so well. And will continue to do well.

*I begin to Coo softly. Hoping to lull you to sleep.*

[luherooflegend]

I know...

*He sighs.*

It's probably polite or something... if you tell beginning that might be better.

... Thanks.

*He sighs, shifting forms to be a rabbit before curling upon and allows himself to rest. It's not long before he falls asleep, he's been pushed himself too hard for too long.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

I'll tell her.

Anytime

*As you shift into the rabbit. I move my arms so I am supporting you. Moving the blanket so its tucked around you.*

I'll be here when you wake up...

[luherooflegend]

Thanks...

Can you tell Blackthorne I'm not mad at him? I just... fuck...

*He seems to sleep hard at least, you'll be here a little while.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

Of course I can. Get some Rest. You need it.

*I hum gently as you begin to fall asleep. Leaving you for a while until I know i wont move and awake you.*

*I stand up slowly. Shifting the sailcloth again so you are supported now I am upright. And I begin work make my way across the world towards the small house nearby.*

*I enter the house and find the bed. Placing you down onto it while making sure to maintain atleast a hand on you. Before I shuffle onto the bed besides you.*

*I'm unsure how long it is until you wake up.*

[luherooflegend]

*The house is... nore comfortable than you may expect, the majority of it is all one room with a kitchen corner and a bed in a difficult corner. There's a door that leads to a bathroom.*

*Hours pass before he wakes, but when he does he stretches out and yawns before burrowing against you. He's pretty sure you brought him here.*

Bird Boy? You moved us...

Thanks.

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Lying on a bed let me enter a light doze. Quickly broken when I hear you move.*

*I shuffle the sailcloth so I can see your face a little as I run a hand down your back.*

Hey...

I did. Thought we should be more comftorable than leaning back against a pile of shoes. Much as they are comfortable.

Its okay. Hope you had a good rest. Are you feeling any better?

[luherooflegend]

*He just huffs.*

Says you... it is nice here though.

... I... feel empty? Or... I don't know. Less angry... I think.

How are you? Are you okay?

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ehh. I didnt want to upset you by saying you need to reorganise your shoe pile.

*I scratch you behind your ear. Before rolling onto my back. Moving you onto my chest.*

Empty is... understandable.

Do you feel like you want to tear apart the fabric of reality? Thats normally a good gauge of your anger.

Me?

I'm okay. Tired as usual but I Got a little rest. Though I am a little hungry.

You want to tell me whats going on in that head of yours right now?

[luherooflegend]

Just the one?

*He melts across you once you both settle down. His head rests on his paws.*

No... not so much. Everything's still sucks and I'm mad at the situation but reality is safe.

You should rest more soon... we can get you food. What do you want to eat?

*He just hums.*

I... I'm just... trying to work through the stuff? I done know. ... Tori said she doesn't have a father and that hurt.... I am grateful Blackthorne is there, he... he's helped her so much, and in ways I never could become my magic doesn't work like hers and. He... even if his magic isn't the same he knows lots about magic like hers.

[the-real-lu-sky]

Maybe as the first one yes.

*I smile.*

I'm glad reality is safe. I dont think my head could take more of it.

I dont know. Maybe just some bread and jam?

*I nod.*

That makes sense. From my understanding she dosent quite know the family names yet. She calls everyone friends.

*I sigh.*

He may know about the magic. But you know your daughter. She'll remember you I'm sure of it.

[luherooflegend]

Ha... maybe. One of the kids got in here somehow without me and took a pair of boots. I spent days looking for them.

*Tori. Tori broke in and took a pair of boots. She loves boot world.*

Yeah.... sorry about that. You definitely need rest.

... She's always been so friendly. I don't know where she got that... she's a sweetheart... I guess... she wouldn't need to learn family names. Huh?

I... I hope so. Even... even if she never stops being mad at me... It'd be nice if she could remember the others.

... Also I think I owe Blackthorne's an apology for teaching Tori how to escape most things.

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I chuckle.*

The boot collection, like father like kid right?

I'll be okay.

It reminds me of Emerald in a way. Its part of his charm. And its part of hers.

She has... certainly been quite the escape artist. Weve tried a lot to get her to stay minus actually tying her to something. We've already said we wouldnt do that.

But I'm sure He'd appreciate it.

*I look towards the kitchen.*

I should probably stand up. Do you have bread?

[luherooflegend]

Guess so. Just wish they asked.

... You better be. Or else.

*He just smiles softly only half sad.*

She's always been so much like Ravi.

*That's... not a lie but it's not true either.*

*He snorts.*

You can say she been a nightmare to contain. I'm sorry itself caused trouble and stress... but also I'm proud of her. We worked hard to teach her that skill set.

*He huffs.*

There's bread. And jam I think. Tea stuff mostly. Also various vegetables.

... do you want anytime else?

[luherooflegend]

*Theres a swirling of magic nearby. And through the portal steps Blackthorne himself.*

Green. I... I need to speak to you if possible.

*He seems nervous for some reason.*

Future @the-gardener-patron-of-fate

*Green stands in the orchard, this piece is Emotions. He works on cutting back bad branches. He turns, setting down the loppers.*

Blackthorne? Is someone hurt?

*He's worried now, you never seem nervous. Ever. So what is happening?*

Are you hurt? Did the fates change their minds and decide to be pissbabies and punish you now?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*How does he say this...*

No... no not hurt. I'm fine, tori is fine, Sky is fine.

*How do you tell a father, that their kid has started calling you a father...*

Ori and Vena are fine. They... they haven't done anything...

*He pinches his nose.*

How well do you know Lolian?

[luherooflegend]

*He relaxes a little.*

Well... good. Uh... shit. Sorry I called them pissbabies. Probably...

*He goes still, unsure why that's a question.*

Pretty well. I've used it to bypass eavesdrop a long time.

... why? Do you need a translation?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

No... no you are not. Your distain for them will always be understandable. Even they know that.

*I grip my hands together.*

In a sense. Tori has begun calling me by a new name and I...

[luherooflegend]

... I'm sorry I said it to you?

*He frowns.*

What?

*Before you get a chance to say anytime further, Tori comes over while trilling and giggle happily.*

Hi! Hi! Tori find you! Hi!

Hi Clou' Bunny!

Vati! Hi!

*Tori comes to settle on your shoulders happily, trilling and preening your hair. Unfortunately, Vati seems to be the second word Tori can say in mortal tounge with a 't' sound.*

Vati visi' Clou' Bunny?

... What.

The.

Fuck?

Clou' Bunny say ba' word!

Did she just call you fucking 'vati'? Really?

Fuck!

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*My face pales as I hear Tori.*

Tori... tori please...

Yes hello Tori, please wait...

*He pales.*

Yes. Yes she did and I.. and I don't know where it came from and i didn't want to hide it from you I came as soon as i knew what it meant. I... I don't. I don't want to replace you and I... I couldn't keep it from you I...

*he raises hands to his mouth. its probably the first time you've seen such an expression. He looks almost upset.*

tori what did i tell you about bad words...

[luherooflegend]

*Green's magic starts acting up - shadows warp towards him, the light seems to warp towards him too, and he makes a chittering sound without meaning too. He... well it's very good no one here is mortal.*

Great. Okay.

Fuck me I guess.

*He wants to soothe ypu when he sees the expression, but he might make it worse if he touches you so. He simply shuts his mouth while mentally screaming all the bad words he knows.*

Tori sorry... Tori... jus' think they're fun? Fun say!

I think I need a goddess damned drink Hylia's fucking ass-

Tori say ass?

No. No you don't fucking say that, Tori.

Tori sad.

Yeah? Me too, kid.

Why Clou' Bunny sad?

Oh, you know, everything is a fucking mess.

... Tori help?

No, Tori. Ypu can't help.

Clou' Bunny mad?

Tori, can you just - can you just go find Sky? Please?

... Clou' Bunny mad. At Tori?

Tori. Go. Find. Bird Boy. Now.

No! Tori Don' wanna! Clou' Bunny no' boss Tori!

Yes I am the fucking boss of you I'm your - never mind. I can't do this shit.

Thanks for telling me, Blackthorne. I need to go... be anywhere else.

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*On instinct a breeze forms around the both of us. In an attempt to keep your magic contained. It cant do much, but it might slow it down if something were to happen.*

I'm so... so sorry... I didn't... I don't...

Tori that is your father. Please listen to him and go and find Sky. He should have been making pie back in my house.

*He looks down.*

I... of course. Of course. I'll... I can. finish this if you need to...

*He grips at his arms. And takes a few steps back from you.*

I... I'm sorry...

[luherooflegend]

*The breeze doesn't seem to change anything... but it does help Green remember where he is and keep from getting worse.*

I know. I just - I fucking can't.

No? Tori have no father? Tori have Vati!

... Tori go fin' Lof' Lof' 'Ky...

*She makes a sad sound and slowly trails away, but she does listen.*

*Green takes a slow breath. At least Tori listens to someone- nope can't say that too upset.*

I can't - Thank you. I just... I need to go.

I... It's not your fault.

*He sounds unsuccessful about that.*

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

you do. You do have a father tori he is right here...

*my hands cover my face.*

tori please...

*Its so much worse than I had expected.*

I...

Green I... I'm so sorry. I...

*I'm shaking. You can see a tear.*

I... don't want to replace you. I...

Sky... sky's waiting for you in Boot world...

[luherooflegend]

*Tori doesn't argue again... but she doesn't have a father? Silly Flower Man.*

*Gren reaches out but stops half way and drops his hand down.*

I...

I am not in a place to respond to anything. I am not giving you the silent treatment I am trying to not say things I don't mean.

*That spiel is tense and said through gritted teeth. Something from therapy, but he turns around and heads off to boot world after he- he doesn't want you to cry. He just... he doesn't know.*

*When he makes it to boot world his form breaks down into a cloud again.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Blackthorne nods.*

I understand. Truely. I shall sort out the orchard for you. And speak to tori about this... ive tried to explain but it seems I have more to do...

*He turns as you do. Listening to the portal open and close before he shrinks down besides a tree. Holding his knees.*

--

*In boot world sky has settles himself besides a large stack of boots. Humming a gentle tune. He hears the portal open and moves to investigate.*

Green?

[luherooflegend]

Don't bother. She's already decided, so unless you don't like the title, there's no point.

*The portal shuts behind him, and the air calms down again.*

-------

*The cloud just makes upset chittering and buzzing sounds until he registers Sky.*

Tori hates me

She hates me and I've been replaced and it's all the fates fucking fault and I hate everything and everyone-

I'm never going home again all I do is ruin everything

*There's the spiral.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I give a soft smile as I move towards you.*

If tori hated you she'd have thrown angry birds at you.

*I sit near you. Within cloud hugging distance if you want it.*

You dont mean that.

*I open my arms and offer a hug. My voice gentle.*

Give your brother Sky a hug and talk to me. I'm here for you.

*Hug first. Then we can work through the feelings.*

Why do you think you've been replaced?

[luherooflegend]

*He just makes a sad buzzing sound and the thumping sound.*

She does hate me!

I do mean it...

*He grumbles about something, but he wraps you up in a cloud hug when prompted, careful not to overwhelm you.*

'M sorry 'm a mess...

I just...

I've been replaced, Sky. She doesn't have a father according to her but she has a Vati - She's calling Blackthorne Vati beauty I'm failing her all over again!

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ive seen what she does when she hates something. Trust me Green. She loves you.

No you dont.

*I hum gently. Running a hand down the cloud to comfort you.*

You have nothing to apologise for. I mean it. Its a hard time for you, and I understand.

You are not being replaced. And you are not failing her all over again.

Just because she calls him Vati dosent replace what you are.

Audrah didnt replace did she? But you call her Mama.

It took you time to remember who we were. Its going to take time for her to remember who we all are too.

[luherooflegend]

... Feels like she hates me.

*He sighs, leaning into you.*

I am failing her though. That's all I've Dime with her lately. She was so angry and I don't know what I did wrong before she passed and now she doest even have a father.

I knew when someone was family, Bird Boy. She remembers Crimson more than me.

... I am being replaced though and I deserve it. I didn't have a mom to replace, Sky. Blackthorne is a better father than Iverson ever been.

If I wasn't be replaced why doesn't she know who the hell I am?

[the-real-lu-sky]

I promise you, if she hated uou she'd have sent so much death magic at you.

She does have a father Green. She's just having trouble remembering. But she loves you. You ended up with a nickname and everything.

Dont forget, weve been working in a time pocket. Its been years in blackthornes realm. Shes met crimson multiple times.

And, much it it was when you were a little deity. You recognised crimson as being connected to me.

*I give the cloud a squeeze.*

But you didnt remember your parental figures. Any of them. For quite some time.

*I sigh.*

Because she dosent remember anybody. We've tried to give her an idea of who everyone is but its always in the discussion of new friends.

Shown them flowers and asked her to feel who they are with the magic.

Green she... didnt recognise Alfie. Not with his flower or his picture. I promise you she isnt doing it purposefully.

[luherooflegend]

... Yeah... yeah...

*He just makes a sad sound that's hard to describe beyond 'upset cloud'.*

I guess....

I... Would be surprised if she hasn't broken out to go see Crimson specifically....

I just... I want my kid back, Sky, and everything keeps getting in the way. Nothing I do is enough to keep her.

*He sighs heavily, still chittering but not as much.*

I didn't have parents, Bird Boy. There was fuck all to remember.

*He makes a broken little squeaking sound.*

But- not even Alfie? Nothing? Not a nickname? Not anything?

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I make a gently pushing sound as I pull you into me a little. Holding you as best as one can while holding a cloud.*

We started bringing Crimson to her because she kept breaking out. Ans it was getting pretty difficult to keep the whole. Bird boy is hanging out with you back home thing to use as a way to get her back when I was with crim a lot.

*I hum.*

I know you do Green. I know you do. And your little girl is in there I promise you that. She will come back to you and she will love you just as much as she did before.

But you did have parental figures.

*I shrink at the sound. Worried ive upset you more.*

Not to begin with. She recognised your magic first. Your fate flower is a part of her little collection whereas his isnt as of yet.

I think she knows you are important to her. But cant give you a reason as to why just yet.

[luherooflegend]

Yeah... that'd be hard...

Crim probably loves it though. He... he loves attention. And the kids.

*He just sobs a little.*

No she isn't! She's never coming back! She didn't love me before she was so mad she couldn't stand me. She's her and he hates me.

*Ah that's a longer seated fear than the ascension.*

*He just mumbles and purrs to try to self soothe.*

Is she... are we sure? She- she's always known him.

... Where is his flower if she doesn't have it?

I think I need to go tell the fates to fuck all the way off. How dare they take that from her?

[the-real-lu-sky]

He does love attention.

*As you sob I pull you into my chest as best I can. Moving a hand up and down the cloud in hopes it helps.*

She dosent hate you Green. I can tell you that first hand. She loves you all and she was so scared of loosing everybody. Your little girl loved you and still loves you.

*I hum.*

His flower is in the gardens. Ours. Mine and yours as well as blackthornes and the fates. Shes gaining more but as of right now. Those are the ones I know.

I think there is a hint of familiarity in there somewhere. But her magic is too volatile still for her to distinguish.

I know you dont like the fates very much. But they are trying their best.

[luherooflegend]

He does.

*He just curls around you further.*

No she doesn't. She was so angry at me and I don't know why! What did I even do?! What am I supposed to do knowing I fail her at every turn?!

How did you go that long thinking I was angry?

*He just sobs again, buzzing miserably.*

I hate them. I hate the fates so much.

I should have known better than to believe the benevolent act!

They aren't trying, Bird Boy, they're try to fuck up my life and my family life!

They stood there and let Future whatever her name was chain Blackthorne in place! Like a neglected dog!

Fuck them

I am going to burn them to the ground

*He... has no idea how to do that.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

Me?

I... it wasnt easy. Lots of restless nights. Trying to think of new ways to speak to you. Its sometbing i hope never to repeat.

*I shuffle backwards leaning against some boots before pulling one from the stack. And offering it.*

Here.

*I then gather you tightly in my arms.*

Theyve made some mistakes. Sure. And I will be the first to fight them on that one but they are also the reason we even have a chance green. Fate decided to let her ascended into something we would still be able to see.

*I shuffle again so I can have you gathered on my chest. Running a hand over you.*

Have you asked them the full story on that one?

*I breathe slowly and gently. Hoping it will steady your anger.*

[luherooflegend]

That... sounds miserable. I'm... I'm so sorry. I - can't have hard conversations right now... but if you want to talk more later about all that stuff we can. I know... it doesn't just go away after years because we talked once.

*He takes the boot, buzzing still but pulling it into the cloud hug.*

Thanks...

*He just sighs, letting you gather him. He's fairly pliant for as upset as he is.*

Ha- you're not fighting them alone.

Sky... Bird Boy, her ascension wasn't the fates. I'll blame them all day long actual but her ascending wasn't their doing. She died scared, miserable, and sicker than a dig because of a curse laid by some nasty deity somewhere that Demise strengthened when he died at her hands.

She was cursed to ascend, Sky. The fates didn't do that.

*He trails off into sharp chitters and the sound of his back leg thumping despite being a cloud.*

No because I might fuck up the garden if I see them. And I don't want to do that to Blackthorne or the garden.

The fates can take a long walk of a real short pier.

*He just burrows against you, trying to match your breathing but unable to do so. A pile of pots shatters far enough away not to hurt you.*

What would they even say? Huh? Sorry we stole your kid, we're just gonna raise her ourselves. Obviously we're great parents that's why we let Blackthorne's get locked away for thousands of years! We have a great success rate?!

[the-real-lu-sky]

It was. Tough. We can discuss it more later. Right now its not about me.

*I give a shall hum.*

Honestly Ive almost given you mine. I packed a spare. I know how much you like them.

*I sigh.*

I know. And while we cant change the past. We can keep looking forward to the future. Even if that takes a strange shape.

*As you burrow I direct you towards my head so I can nuzzle you. I keep my breathing steady.*

Or... hey. We have your kid... She is safe, her magic over death is too volatile to keep outside of any but the strongest of realms for more than a few hours at a time. She's staying with the one you know while we observe and help sometimes.

Its not the best. But from what Ive seen staying there. Blackthorne is the one doing most of the work. While the others maintain the flowers.

Her magic is. So much stronger now. Shes... well lets just say the fates themselves have been keeping protections on me just incase.

[luherooflegend]

... I just... I want you to know I'm willing to later is all.

*He snorts softly.*

You don't have to. We're in my world of boots. I have so many...

*He follows your direction and nuzzles your cheek.*

... I know. He told me... I just.

Fuck them. Okay?

I... I'm glad you're safe and all... but that doesn't mean they're worth forgiving.

*He mutters something but just burrows even closer to you.*

When does it stop hurting?

[the-real-lu-sky]

Of course. Thank you. I appreciate it.

Yeahhh... I know that but. Last time I checked Bird boys boots got hidden so he could never find them.

I reckon you just hold onto them at all times.

*I speak softly. Running through reassurances.*

There you go... thats it... itll be okay in the end...

*He chuckles.*

Maybe. What you need to do, is speak to them one on one. You might find out more from a perspective you didnt know before.

*I sigh softly. Pulling the sailcloth around to cover you. I coo softly.*

It... wont stop hurting. But it will get eaiser. And Im with you every step of the way.

[luherooflegend]

... good.

Sorry. You can have em back in a thousand years.

*He is not sure where the boots are honestly... they only appear sometimes.*

... Fucking maybe. Do I get to pick who?

*He burrows into the sailcloth, starting to become sleepy. Anger is exhausting.*

... 'm sorry you are. I never wanted that for you... but thank you... so so much.

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I chuckle.*

One thousand years on the dot I am coming back and getting my boots from you you know. I'm holding you too that.

I dont see why you cant. I know who'd I'd pick.

*I let you settle beneath the sailcloth. Circling a hand across you. Cooing softly.*

And i never wanted you to have to feel pain like this. Its okay. I will always be here for you when I am able.

Do you want to get some rest? I promise i will stay right here to protect you.

[luherooflegend]

Sure, show up then and you can have the boots back and the book on your feats.

*He huffs.*

I know who seems the least shitty.

*He's so tired it doesn't take much thought to find his answer.*

... Thanks, Bird Boy. I... I appreciate the shit out of you.

... yeah. Sleep... rest might be good.

I'm so sick of feeling my own feelings. It sucks.

[the-real-lu-sky]

I'll hold you too that.

*I chuckle.*

Should I give her a heads up you are coming?

*I hum gently. Gathering you up.*

Then sleep. Ive got you here. You get some sleep.

I know. But you are doing so well. And will continue to do well.

*I begin to Coo softly. Hoping to lull you to sleep.*

[luherooflegend]

I know...

*He sighs.*

It's probably polite or something... if you tell beginning that might be better.

... Thanks.

*He sighs, shifting forms to be a rabbit before curling upon and allows himself to rest. It's not long before he falls asleep, he's been pushed himself too hard for too long.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

I'll tell her.

Anytime

*As you shift into the rabbit. I move my arms so I am supporting you. Moving the blanket so its tucked around you.*

I'll be here when you wake up...

[luherooflegend]

Thanks...

Can you tell Blackthorne I'm not mad at him? I just... fuck...

*He seems to sleep hard at least, you'll be here a little while.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

Of course I can. Get some Rest. You need it.

*I hum gently as you begin to fall asleep. Leaving you for a while until I know i wont move and awake you.*

*I stand up slowly. Shifting the sailcloth again so you are supported now I am upright. And I begin work make my way across the world towards the small house nearby.*

*I enter the house and find the bed. Placing you down onto it while making sure to maintain atleast a hand on you. Before I shuffle onto the bed besides you.*

*I'm unsure how long it is until you wake up.*

[luherooflegend]

*The house is... nore comfortable than you may expect, the majority of it is all one room with a kitchen corner and a bed in a difficult corner. There's a door that leads to a bathroom.*

*Hours pass before he wakes, but when he does he stretches out and yawns before burrowing against you. He's pretty sure you brought him here.*

Bird Boy? You moved us...

Thanks.

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Lying on a bed let me enter a light doze. Quickly broken when I hear you move.*

*I shuffle the sailcloth so I can see your face a little as I run a hand down your back.*

Hey...

I did. Thought we should be more comftorable than leaning back against a pile of shoes. Much as they are comfortable.

Its okay. Hope you had a good rest. Are you feeling any better?

[luherooflegend]

*He just huffs.*

Says you... it is nice here though.

... I... feel empty? Or... I don't know. Less angry... I think.

How are you? Are you okay?

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ehh. I didnt want to upset you by saying you need to reorganise your shoe pile.

*I scratch you behind your ear. Before rolling onto my back. Moving you onto my chest.*

Empty is... understandable.

Do you feel like you want to tear apart the fabric of reality? Thats normally a good gauge of your anger.

Me?

I'm okay. Tired as usual but I Got a little rest. Though I am a little hungry.

You want to tell me whats going on in that head of yours right now?

[luherooflegend]

Just the one?

*He melts across you once you both settle down. His head rests on his paws.*

No... not so much. Everything's still sucks and I'm mad at the situation but reality is safe.

You should rest more soon... we can get you food. What do you want to eat?

*He just hums.*

I... I'm just... trying to work through the stuff? I done know. ... Tori said she doesn't have a father and that hurt.... I am grateful Blackthorne is there, he... he's helped her so much, and in ways I never could become my magic doesn't work like hers and. He... even if his magic isn't the same he knows lots about magic like hers.

[the-real-lu-sky]

Maybe as the first one yes.

*I smile.*

I'm glad reality is safe. I dont think my head could take more of it.

I dont know. Maybe just some bread and jam?

*I nod.*

That makes sense. From my understanding she dosent quite know the family names yet. She calls everyone friends.

*I sigh.*

He may know about the magic. But you know your daughter. She'll remember you I'm sure of it.

[luherooflegend]

Ha... maybe. One of the kids got in here somehow without me and took a pair of boots. I spent days looking for them.

*Tori. Tori broke in and took a pair of boots. She loves boot world.*

Yeah.... sorry about that. You definitely need rest.

... She's always been so friendly. I don't know where she got that... she's a sweetheart... I guess... she wouldn't need to learn family names. Huh?

I... I hope so. Even... even if she never stops being mad at me... It'd be nice if she could remember the others.

... Also I think I owe Blackthorne's an apology for teaching Tori how to escape most things.

[luherooflegend]

*Theres a swirling of magic nearby. And through the portal steps Blackthorne himself.*

Green. I... I need to speak to you if possible.

*He seems nervous for some reason.*

Future @the-gardener-patron-of-fate

*Green stands in the orchard, this piece is Emotions. He works on cutting back bad branches. He turns, setting down the loppers.*

Blackthorne? Is someone hurt?

*He's worried now, you never seem nervous. Ever. So what is happening?*

Are you hurt? Did the fates change their minds and decide to be pissbabies and punish you now?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*How does he say this...*

No... no not hurt. I'm fine, tori is fine, Sky is fine.

*How do you tell a father, that their kid has started calling you a father...*

Ori and Vena are fine. They... they haven't done anything...

*He pinches his nose.*

How well do you know Lolian?

[luherooflegend]

*He relaxes a little.*

Well... good. Uh... shit. Sorry I called them pissbabies. Probably...

*He goes still, unsure why that's a question.*

Pretty well. I've used it to bypass eavesdrop a long time.

... why? Do you need a translation?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

No... no you are not. Your distain for them will always be understandable. Even they know that.

*I grip my hands together.*

In a sense. Tori has begun calling me by a new name and I...

[luherooflegend]

... I'm sorry I said it to you?

*He frowns.*

What?

*Before you get a chance to say anytime further, Tori comes over while trilling and giggle happily.*

Hi! Hi! Tori find you! Hi!

Hi Clou' Bunny!

Vati! Hi!

*Tori comes to settle on your shoulders happily, trilling and preening your hair. Unfortunately, Vati seems to be the second word Tori can say in mortal tounge with a 't' sound.*

Vati visi' Clou' Bunny?

... What.

The.

Fuck?

Clou' Bunny say ba' word!

Did she just call you fucking 'vati'? Really?

Fuck!

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*My face pales as I hear Tori.*

Tori... tori please...

Yes hello Tori, please wait...

*He pales.*

Yes. Yes she did and I.. and I don't know where it came from and i didn't want to hide it from you I came as soon as i knew what it meant. I... I don't. I don't want to replace you and I... I couldn't keep it from you I...

*he raises hands to his mouth. its probably the first time you've seen such an expression. He looks almost upset.*

tori what did i tell you about bad words...

[luherooflegend]

*Green's magic starts acting up - shadows warp towards him, the light seems to warp towards him too, and he makes a chittering sound without meaning too. He... well it's very good no one here is mortal.*

Great. Okay.

Fuck me I guess.

*He wants to soothe ypu when he sees the expression, but he might make it worse if he touches you so. He simply shuts his mouth while mentally screaming all the bad words he knows.*

Tori sorry... Tori... jus' think they're fun? Fun say!

I think I need a goddess damned drink Hylia's fucking ass-

Tori say ass?

No. No you don't fucking say that, Tori.

Tori sad.

Yeah? Me too, kid.

Why Clou' Bunny sad?

Oh, you know, everything is a fucking mess.

... Tori help?

No, Tori. Ypu can't help.

Clou' Bunny mad?

Tori, can you just - can you just go find Sky? Please?

... Clou' Bunny mad. At Tori?

Tori. Go. Find. Bird Boy. Now.

No! Tori Don' wanna! Clou' Bunny no' boss Tori!

Yes I am the fucking boss of you I'm your - never mind. I can't do this shit.

Thanks for telling me, Blackthorne. I need to go... be anywhere else.

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*On instinct a breeze forms around the both of us. In an attempt to keep your magic contained. It cant do much, but it might slow it down if something were to happen.*

I'm so... so sorry... I didn't... I don't...

Tori that is your father. Please listen to him and go and find Sky. He should have been making pie back in my house.

*He looks down.*

I... of course. Of course. I'll... I can. finish this if you need to...

*He grips at his arms. And takes a few steps back from you.*

I... I'm sorry...

[luherooflegend]

*The breeze doesn't seem to change anything... but it does help Green remember where he is and keep from getting worse.*

I know. I just - I fucking can't.

No? Tori have no father? Tori have Vati!

... Tori go fin' Lof' Lof' 'Ky...

*She makes a sad sound and slowly trails away, but she does listen.*

*Green takes a slow breath. At least Tori listens to someone- nope can't say that too upset.*

I can't - Thank you. I just... I need to go.

I... It's not your fault.

*He sounds unsuccessful about that.*

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

you do. You do have a father tori he is right here...

*my hands cover my face.*

tori please...

*Its so much worse than I had expected.*

I...

Green I... I'm so sorry. I...

*I'm shaking. You can see a tear.*

I... don't want to replace you. I...

Sky... sky's waiting for you in Boot world...

[luherooflegend]

*Tori doesn't argue again... but she doesn't have a father? Silly Flower Man.*

*Gren reaches out but stops half way and drops his hand down.*

I...

I am not in a place to respond to anything. I am not giving you the silent treatment I am trying to not say things I don't mean.

*That spiel is tense and said through gritted teeth. Something from therapy, but he turns around and heads off to boot world after he- he doesn't want you to cry. He just... he doesn't know.*

*When he makes it to boot world his form breaks down into a cloud again.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Blackthorne nods.*

I understand. Truely. I shall sort out the orchard for you. And speak to tori about this... ive tried to explain but it seems I have more to do...

*He turns as you do. Listening to the portal open and close before he shrinks down besides a tree. Holding his knees.*

--

*In boot world sky has settles himself besides a large stack of boots. Humming a gentle tune. He hears the portal open and moves to investigate.*

Green?

[luherooflegend]

Don't bother. She's already decided, so unless you don't like the title, there's no point.

*The portal shuts behind him, and the air calms down again.*

-------

*The cloud just makes upset chittering and buzzing sounds until he registers Sky.*

Tori hates me

She hates me and I've been replaced and it's all the fates fucking fault and I hate everything and everyone-

I'm never going home again all I do is ruin everything

*There's the spiral.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I give a soft smile as I move towards you.*

If tori hated you she'd have thrown angry birds at you.

*I sit near you. Within cloud hugging distance if you want it.*

You dont mean that.

*I open my arms and offer a hug. My voice gentle.*

Give your brother Sky a hug and talk to me. I'm here for you.

*Hug first. Then we can work through the feelings.*

Why do you think you've been replaced?

[luherooflegend]

*He just makes a sad buzzing sound and the thumping sound.*

She does hate me!

I do mean it...

*He grumbles about something, but he wraps you up in a cloud hug when prompted, careful not to overwhelm you.*

'M sorry 'm a mess...

I just...

I've been replaced, Sky. She doesn't have a father according to her but she has a Vati - She's calling Blackthorne Vati beauty I'm failing her all over again!

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ive seen what she does when she hates something. Trust me Green. She loves you.

No you dont.

*I hum gently. Running a hand down the cloud to comfort you.*

You have nothing to apologise for. I mean it. Its a hard time for you, and I understand.

You are not being replaced. And you are not failing her all over again.

Just because she calls him Vati dosent replace what you are.

Audrah didnt replace did she? But you call her Mama.

It took you time to remember who we were. Its going to take time for her to remember who we all are too.

[luherooflegend]

... Feels like she hates me.

*He sighs, leaning into you.*

I am failing her though. That's all I've Dime with her lately. She was so angry and I don't know what I did wrong before she passed and now she doest even have a father.

I knew when someone was family, Bird Boy. She remembers Crimson more than me.

... I am being replaced though and I deserve it. I didn't have a mom to replace, Sky. Blackthorne is a better father than Iverson ever been.

If I wasn't be replaced why doesn't she know who the hell I am?

[the-real-lu-sky]

I promise you, if she hated uou she'd have sent so much death magic at you.

She does have a father Green. She's just having trouble remembering. But she loves you. You ended up with a nickname and everything.

Dont forget, weve been working in a time pocket. Its been years in blackthornes realm. Shes met crimson multiple times.

And, much it it was when you were a little deity. You recognised crimson as being connected to me.

*I give the cloud a squeeze.*

But you didnt remember your parental figures. Any of them. For quite some time.

*I sigh.*

Because she dosent remember anybody. We've tried to give her an idea of who everyone is but its always in the discussion of new friends.

Shown them flowers and asked her to feel who they are with the magic.

Green she... didnt recognise Alfie. Not with his flower or his picture. I promise you she isnt doing it purposefully.

[luherooflegend]

... Yeah... yeah...

*He just makes a sad sound that's hard to describe beyond 'upset cloud'.*

I guess....

I... Would be surprised if she hasn't broken out to go see Crimson specifically....

I just... I want my kid back, Sky, and everything keeps getting in the way. Nothing I do is enough to keep her.

*He sighs heavily, still chittering but not as much.*

I didn't have parents, Bird Boy. There was fuck all to remember.

*He makes a broken little squeaking sound.*

But- not even Alfie? Nothing? Not a nickname? Not anything?

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I make a gently pushing sound as I pull you into me a little. Holding you as best as one can while holding a cloud.*

We started bringing Crimson to her because she kept breaking out. Ans it was getting pretty difficult to keep the whole. Bird boy is hanging out with you back home thing to use as a way to get her back when I was with crim a lot.

*I hum.*

I know you do Green. I know you do. And your little girl is in there I promise you that. She will come back to you and she will love you just as much as she did before.

But you did have parental figures.

*I shrink at the sound. Worried ive upset you more.*

Not to begin with. She recognised your magic first. Your fate flower is a part of her little collection whereas his isnt as of yet.

I think she knows you are important to her. But cant give you a reason as to why just yet.

[luherooflegend]

Yeah... that'd be hard...

Crim probably loves it though. He... he loves attention. And the kids.

*He just sobs a little.*

No she isn't! She's never coming back! She didn't love me before she was so mad she couldn't stand me. She's her and he hates me.

*Ah that's a longer seated fear than the ascension.*

*He just mumbles and purrs to try to self soothe.*

Is she... are we sure? She- she's always known him.

... Where is his flower if she doesn't have it?

I think I need to go tell the fates to fuck all the way off. How dare they take that from her?

[the-real-lu-sky]

He does love attention.

*As you sob I pull you into my chest as best I can. Moving a hand up and down the cloud in hopes it helps.*

She dosent hate you Green. I can tell you that first hand. She loves you all and she was so scared of loosing everybody. Your little girl loved you and still loves you.

*I hum.*

His flower is in the gardens. Ours. Mine and yours as well as blackthornes and the fates. Shes gaining more but as of right now. Those are the ones I know.

I think there is a hint of familiarity in there somewhere. But her magic is too volatile still for her to distinguish.

I know you dont like the fates very much. But they are trying their best.

[luherooflegend]

He does.

*He just curls around you further.*

No she doesn't. She was so angry at me and I don't know why! What did I even do?! What am I supposed to do knowing I fail her at every turn?!

How did you go that long thinking I was angry?

*He just sobs again, buzzing miserably.*

I hate them. I hate the fates so much.

I should have known better than to believe the benevolent act!

They aren't trying, Bird Boy, they're try to fuck up my life and my family life!

They stood there and let Future whatever her name was chain Blackthorne in place! Like a neglected dog!

Fuck them

I am going to burn them to the ground

*He... has no idea how to do that.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

Me?

I... it wasnt easy. Lots of restless nights. Trying to think of new ways to speak to you. Its sometbing i hope never to repeat.

*I shuffle backwards leaning against some boots before pulling one from the stack. And offering it.*

Here.

*I then gather you tightly in my arms.*

Theyve made some mistakes. Sure. And I will be the first to fight them on that one but they are also the reason we even have a chance green. Fate decided to let her ascended into something we would still be able to see.

*I shuffle again so I can have you gathered on my chest. Running a hand over you.*

Have you asked them the full story on that one?

*I breathe slowly and gently. Hoping it will steady your anger.*

[luherooflegend]

That... sounds miserable. I'm... I'm so sorry. I - can't have hard conversations right now... but if you want to talk more later about all that stuff we can. I know... it doesn't just go away after years because we talked once.

*He takes the boot, buzzing still but pulling it into the cloud hug.*

Thanks...

*He just sighs, letting you gather him. He's fairly pliant for as upset as he is.*

Ha- you're not fighting them alone.

Sky... Bird Boy, her ascension wasn't the fates. I'll blame them all day long actual but her ascending wasn't their doing. She died scared, miserable, and sicker than a dig because of a curse laid by some nasty deity somewhere that Demise strengthened when he died at her hands.

She was cursed to ascend, Sky. The fates didn't do that.

*He trails off into sharp chitters and the sound of his back leg thumping despite being a cloud.*

No because I might fuck up the garden if I see them. And I don't want to do that to Blackthorne or the garden.

The fates can take a long walk of a real short pier.

*He just burrows against you, trying to match your breathing but unable to do so. A pile of pots shatters far enough away not to hurt you.*

What would they even say? Huh? Sorry we stole your kid, we're just gonna raise her ourselves. Obviously we're great parents that's why we let Blackthorne's get locked away for thousands of years! We have a great success rate?!

[the-real-lu-sky]

It was. Tough. We can discuss it more later. Right now its not about me.

*I give a shall hum.*

Honestly Ive almost given you mine. I packed a spare. I know how much you like them.

*I sigh.*

I know. And while we cant change the past. We can keep looking forward to the future. Even if that takes a strange shape.

*As you burrow I direct you towards my head so I can nuzzle you. I keep my breathing steady.*

Or... hey. We have your kid... She is safe, her magic over death is too volatile to keep outside of any but the strongest of realms for more than a few hours at a time. She's staying with the one you know while we observe and help sometimes.

Its not the best. But from what Ive seen staying there. Blackthorne is the one doing most of the work. While the others maintain the flowers.

Her magic is. So much stronger now. Shes... well lets just say the fates themselves have been keeping protections on me just incase.

[luherooflegend]

... I just... I want you to know I'm willing to later is all.

*He snorts softly.*

You don't have to. We're in my world of boots. I have so many...

*He follows your direction and nuzzles your cheek.*

... I know. He told me... I just.

Fuck them. Okay?

I... I'm glad you're safe and all... but that doesn't mean they're worth forgiving.

*He mutters something but just burrows even closer to you.*

When does it stop hurting?

[the-real-lu-sky]

Of course. Thank you. I appreciate it.

Yeahhh... I know that but. Last time I checked Bird boys boots got hidden so he could never find them.

I reckon you just hold onto them at all times.

*I speak softly. Running through reassurances.*

There you go... thats it... itll be okay in the end...

*He chuckles.*

Maybe. What you need to do, is speak to them one on one. You might find out more from a perspective you didnt know before.

*I sigh softly. Pulling the sailcloth around to cover you. I coo softly.*

It... wont stop hurting. But it will get eaiser. And Im with you every step of the way.

[luherooflegend]

... good.

Sorry. You can have em back in a thousand years.

*He is not sure where the boots are honestly... they only appear sometimes.*

... Fucking maybe. Do I get to pick who?

*He burrows into the sailcloth, starting to become sleepy. Anger is exhausting.*

... 'm sorry you are. I never wanted that for you... but thank you... so so much.

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I chuckle.*

One thousand years on the dot I am coming back and getting my boots from you you know. I'm holding you too that.

I dont see why you cant. I know who'd I'd pick.

*I let you settle beneath the sailcloth. Circling a hand across you. Cooing softly.*

And i never wanted you to have to feel pain like this. Its okay. I will always be here for you when I am able.

Do you want to get some rest? I promise i will stay right here to protect you.

[luherooflegend]

Sure, show up then and you can have the boots back and the book on your feats.

*He huffs.*

I know who seems the least shitty.

*He's so tired it doesn't take much thought to find his answer.*

... Thanks, Bird Boy. I... I appreciate the shit out of you.

... yeah. Sleep... rest might be good.

I'm so sick of feeling my own feelings. It sucks.

[the-real-lu-sky]

I'll hold you too that.

*I chuckle.*

Should I give her a heads up you are coming?

*I hum gently. Gathering you up.*

Then sleep. Ive got you here. You get some sleep.

I know. But you are doing so well. And will continue to do well.

*I begin to Coo softly. Hoping to lull you to sleep.*

[luherooflegend]

I know...

*He sighs.*

It's probably polite or something... if you tell beginning that might be better.

... Thanks.

*He sighs, shifting forms to be a rabbit before curling upon and allows himself to rest. It's not long before he falls asleep, he's been pushed himself too hard for too long.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

I'll tell her.

Anytime

*As you shift into the rabbit. I move my arms so I am supporting you. Moving the blanket so its tucked around you.*

I'll be here when you wake up...

[luherooflegend]

Thanks...

Can you tell Blackthorne I'm not mad at him? I just... fuck...

*He seems to sleep hard at least, you'll be here a little while.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

Of course I can. Get some Rest. You need it.

*I hum gently as you begin to fall asleep. Leaving you for a while until I know i wont move and awake you.*

*I stand up slowly. Shifting the sailcloth again so you are supported now I am upright. And I begin work make my way across the world towards the small house nearby.*

*I enter the house and find the bed. Placing you down onto it while making sure to maintain atleast a hand on you. Before I shuffle onto the bed besides you.*

*I'm unsure how long it is until you wake up.*

[luherooflegend]

*The house is... nore comfortable than you may expect, the majority of it is all one room with a kitchen corner and a bed in a difficult corner. There's a door that leads to a bathroom.*

*Hours pass before he wakes, but when he does he stretches out and yawns before burrowing against you. He's pretty sure you brought him here.*

Bird Boy? You moved us...

Thanks.

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Lying on a bed let me enter a light doze. Quickly broken when I hear you move.*

*I shuffle the sailcloth so I can see your face a little as I run a hand down your back.*

Hey...

I did. Thought we should be more comftorable than leaning back against a pile of shoes. Much as they are comfortable.

Its okay. Hope you had a good rest. Are you feeling any better?

[luherooflegend]

*He just huffs.*

Says you... it is nice here though.

... I... feel empty? Or... I don't know. Less angry... I think.

How are you? Are you okay?

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ehh. I didnt want to upset you by saying you need to reorganise your shoe pile.

*I scratch you behind your ear. Before rolling onto my back. Moving you onto my chest.*

Empty is... understandable.

Do you feel like you want to tear apart the fabric of reality? Thats normally a good gauge of your anger.

Me?

I'm okay. Tired as usual but I Got a little rest. Though I am a little hungry.

You want to tell me whats going on in that head of yours right now?

[luherooflegend]

Just the one?

*He melts across you once you both settle down. His head rests on his paws.*

No... not so much. Everything's still sucks and I'm mad at the situation but reality is safe.

You should rest more soon... we can get you food. What do you want to eat?

*He just hums.*

I... I'm just... trying to work through the stuff? I done know. ... Tori said she doesn't have a father and that hurt.... I am grateful Blackthorne is there, he... he's helped her so much, and in ways I never could become my magic doesn't work like hers and. He... even if his magic isn't the same he knows lots about magic like hers.

[luherooflegend]

*Theres a swirling of magic nearby. And through the portal steps Blackthorne himself.*

Green. I... I need to speak to you if possible.

*He seems nervous for some reason.*

Future @the-gardener-patron-of-fate

*Green stands in the orchard, this piece is Emotions. He works on cutting back bad branches. He turns, setting down the loppers.*

Blackthorne? Is someone hurt?

*He's worried now, you never seem nervous. Ever. So what is happening?*

Are you hurt? Did the fates change their minds and decide to be pissbabies and punish you now?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*How does he say this...*

No... no not hurt. I'm fine, tori is fine, Sky is fine.

*How do you tell a father, that their kid has started calling you a father...*

Ori and Vena are fine. They... they haven't done anything...

*He pinches his nose.*

How well do you know Lolian?

[luherooflegend]

*He relaxes a little.*

Well... good. Uh... shit. Sorry I called them pissbabies. Probably...

*He goes still, unsure why that's a question.*

Pretty well. I've used it to bypass eavesdrop a long time.

... why? Do you need a translation?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

No... no you are not. Your distain for them will always be understandable. Even they know that.

*I grip my hands together.*

In a sense. Tori has begun calling me by a new name and I...

[luherooflegend]

... I'm sorry I said it to you?

*He frowns.*

What?

*Before you get a chance to say anytime further, Tori comes over while trilling and giggle happily.*

Hi! Hi! Tori find you! Hi!

Hi Clou' Bunny!

Vati! Hi!

*Tori comes to settle on your shoulders happily, trilling and preening your hair. Unfortunately, Vati seems to be the second word Tori can say in mortal tounge with a 't' sound.*

Vati visi' Clou' Bunny?

... What.

The.

Fuck?

Clou' Bunny say ba' word!

Did she just call you fucking 'vati'? Really?

Fuck!

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*My face pales as I hear Tori.*

Tori... tori please...

Yes hello Tori, please wait...

*He pales.*

Yes. Yes she did and I.. and I don't know where it came from and i didn't want to hide it from you I came as soon as i knew what it meant. I... I don't. I don't want to replace you and I... I couldn't keep it from you I...

*he raises hands to his mouth. its probably the first time you've seen such an expression. He looks almost upset.*

tori what did i tell you about bad words...

[luherooflegend]

*Green's magic starts acting up - shadows warp towards him, the light seems to warp towards him too, and he makes a chittering sound without meaning too. He... well it's very good no one here is mortal.*

Great. Okay.

Fuck me I guess.

*He wants to soothe ypu when he sees the expression, but he might make it worse if he touches you so. He simply shuts his mouth while mentally screaming all the bad words he knows.*

Tori sorry... Tori... jus' think they're fun? Fun say!

I think I need a goddess damned drink Hylia's fucking ass-

Tori say ass?

No. No you don't fucking say that, Tori.

Tori sad.

Yeah? Me too, kid.

Why Clou' Bunny sad?

Oh, you know, everything is a fucking mess.

... Tori help?

No, Tori. Ypu can't help.

Clou' Bunny mad?

Tori, can you just - can you just go find Sky? Please?

... Clou' Bunny mad. At Tori?

Tori. Go. Find. Bird Boy. Now.

No! Tori Don' wanna! Clou' Bunny no' boss Tori!

Yes I am the fucking boss of you I'm your - never mind. I can't do this shit.

Thanks for telling me, Blackthorne. I need to go... be anywhere else.

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*On instinct a breeze forms around the both of us. In an attempt to keep your magic contained. It cant do much, but it might slow it down if something were to happen.*

I'm so... so sorry... I didn't... I don't...

Tori that is your father. Please listen to him and go and find Sky. He should have been making pie back in my house.

*He looks down.*

I... of course. Of course. I'll... I can. finish this if you need to...

*He grips at his arms. And takes a few steps back from you.*

I... I'm sorry...

[luherooflegend]

*The breeze doesn't seem to change anything... but it does help Green remember where he is and keep from getting worse.*

I know. I just - I fucking can't.

No? Tori have no father? Tori have Vati!

... Tori go fin' Lof' Lof' 'Ky...

*She makes a sad sound and slowly trails away, but she does listen.*

*Green takes a slow breath. At least Tori listens to someone- nope can't say that too upset.*

I can't - Thank you. I just... I need to go.

I... It's not your fault.

*He sounds unsuccessful about that.*

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

you do. You do have a father tori he is right here...

*my hands cover my face.*

tori please...

*Its so much worse than I had expected.*

I...

Green I... I'm so sorry. I...

*I'm shaking. You can see a tear.*

I... don't want to replace you. I...

Sky... sky's waiting for you in Boot world...

[luherooflegend]

*Tori doesn't argue again... but she doesn't have a father? Silly Flower Man.*

*Gren reaches out but stops half way and drops his hand down.*

I...

I am not in a place to respond to anything. I am not giving you the silent treatment I am trying to not say things I don't mean.

*That spiel is tense and said through gritted teeth. Something from therapy, but he turns around and heads off to boot world after he- he doesn't want you to cry. He just... he doesn't know.*

*When he makes it to boot world his form breaks down into a cloud again.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Blackthorne nods.*

I understand. Truely. I shall sort out the orchard for you. And speak to tori about this... ive tried to explain but it seems I have more to do...

*He turns as you do. Listening to the portal open and close before he shrinks down besides a tree. Holding his knees.*

--

*In boot world sky has settles himself besides a large stack of boots. Humming a gentle tune. He hears the portal open and moves to investigate.*

Green?

[luherooflegend]

Don't bother. She's already decided, so unless you don't like the title, there's no point.

*The portal shuts behind him, and the air calms down again.*

-------

*The cloud just makes upset chittering and buzzing sounds until he registers Sky.*

Tori hates me

She hates me and I've been replaced and it's all the fates fucking fault and I hate everything and everyone-

I'm never going home again all I do is ruin everything

*There's the spiral.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I give a soft smile as I move towards you.*

If tori hated you she'd have thrown angry birds at you.

*I sit near you. Within cloud hugging distance if you want it.*

You dont mean that.

*I open my arms and offer a hug. My voice gentle.*

Give your brother Sky a hug and talk to me. I'm here for you.

*Hug first. Then we can work through the feelings.*

Why do you think you've been replaced?

[luherooflegend]

*He just makes a sad buzzing sound and the thumping sound.*

She does hate me!

I do mean it...

*He grumbles about something, but he wraps you up in a cloud hug when prompted, careful not to overwhelm you.*

'M sorry 'm a mess...

I just...

I've been replaced, Sky. She doesn't have a father according to her but she has a Vati - She's calling Blackthorne Vati beauty I'm failing her all over again!

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ive seen what she does when she hates something. Trust me Green. She loves you.

No you dont.

*I hum gently. Running a hand down the cloud to comfort you.*

You have nothing to apologise for. I mean it. Its a hard time for you, and I understand.

You are not being replaced. And you are not failing her all over again.

Just because she calls him Vati dosent replace what you are.

Audrah didnt replace did she? But you call her Mama.

It took you time to remember who we were. Its going to take time for her to remember who we all are too.

[luherooflegend]

... Feels like she hates me.

*He sighs, leaning into you.*

I am failing her though. That's all I've Dime with her lately. She was so angry and I don't know what I did wrong before she passed and now she doest even have a father.

I knew when someone was family, Bird Boy. She remembers Crimson more than me.

... I am being replaced though and I deserve it. I didn't have a mom to replace, Sky. Blackthorne is a better father than Iverson ever been.

If I wasn't be replaced why doesn't she know who the hell I am?

[the-real-lu-sky]

I promise you, if she hated uou she'd have sent so much death magic at you.

She does have a father Green. She's just having trouble remembering. But she loves you. You ended up with a nickname and everything.

Dont forget, weve been working in a time pocket. Its been years in blackthornes realm. Shes met crimson multiple times.

And, much it it was when you were a little deity. You recognised crimson as being connected to me.

*I give the cloud a squeeze.*

But you didnt remember your parental figures. Any of them. For quite some time.

*I sigh.*

Because she dosent remember anybody. We've tried to give her an idea of who everyone is but its always in the discussion of new friends.

Shown them flowers and asked her to feel who they are with the magic.

Green she... didnt recognise Alfie. Not with his flower or his picture. I promise you she isnt doing it purposefully.

[luherooflegend]

... Yeah... yeah...

*He just makes a sad sound that's hard to describe beyond 'upset cloud'.*

I guess....

I... Would be surprised if she hasn't broken out to go see Crimson specifically....

I just... I want my kid back, Sky, and everything keeps getting in the way. Nothing I do is enough to keep her.

*He sighs heavily, still chittering but not as much.*

I didn't have parents, Bird Boy. There was fuck all to remember.

*He makes a broken little squeaking sound.*

But- not even Alfie? Nothing? Not a nickname? Not anything?

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I make a gently pushing sound as I pull you into me a little. Holding you as best as one can while holding a cloud.*

We started bringing Crimson to her because she kept breaking out. Ans it was getting pretty difficult to keep the whole. Bird boy is hanging out with you back home thing to use as a way to get her back when I was with crim a lot.

*I hum.*

I know you do Green. I know you do. And your little girl is in there I promise you that. She will come back to you and she will love you just as much as she did before.

But you did have parental figures.

*I shrink at the sound. Worried ive upset you more.*

Not to begin with. She recognised your magic first. Your fate flower is a part of her little collection whereas his isnt as of yet.

I think she knows you are important to her. But cant give you a reason as to why just yet.

[luherooflegend]

Yeah... that'd be hard...

Crim probably loves it though. He... he loves attention. And the kids.

*He just sobs a little.*

No she isn't! She's never coming back! She didn't love me before she was so mad she couldn't stand me. She's her and he hates me.

*Ah that's a longer seated fear than the ascension.*

*He just mumbles and purrs to try to self soothe.*

Is she... are we sure? She- she's always known him.

... Where is his flower if she doesn't have it?

I think I need to go tell the fates to fuck all the way off. How dare they take that from her?

[the-real-lu-sky]

He does love attention.

*As you sob I pull you into my chest as best I can. Moving a hand up and down the cloud in hopes it helps.*

She dosent hate you Green. I can tell you that first hand. She loves you all and she was so scared of loosing everybody. Your little girl loved you and still loves you.

*I hum.*

His flower is in the gardens. Ours. Mine and yours as well as blackthornes and the fates. Shes gaining more but as of right now. Those are the ones I know.

I think there is a hint of familiarity in there somewhere. But her magic is too volatile still for her to distinguish.

I know you dont like the fates very much. But they are trying their best.

[luherooflegend]

He does.

*He just curls around you further.*

No she doesn't. She was so angry at me and I don't know why! What did I even do?! What am I supposed to do knowing I fail her at every turn?!

How did you go that long thinking I was angry?

*He just sobs again, buzzing miserably.*

I hate them. I hate the fates so much.

I should have known better than to believe the benevolent act!

They aren't trying, Bird Boy, they're try to fuck up my life and my family life!

They stood there and let Future whatever her name was chain Blackthorne in place! Like a neglected dog!

Fuck them

I am going to burn them to the ground

*He... has no idea how to do that.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

Me?

I... it wasnt easy. Lots of restless nights. Trying to think of new ways to speak to you. Its sometbing i hope never to repeat.

*I shuffle backwards leaning against some boots before pulling one from the stack. And offering it.*

Here.

*I then gather you tightly in my arms.*

Theyve made some mistakes. Sure. And I will be the first to fight them on that one but they are also the reason we even have a chance green. Fate decided to let her ascended into something we would still be able to see.

*I shuffle again so I can have you gathered on my chest. Running a hand over you.*

Have you asked them the full story on that one?

*I breathe slowly and gently. Hoping it will steady your anger.*

[luherooflegend]

That... sounds miserable. I'm... I'm so sorry. I - can't have hard conversations right now... but if you want to talk more later about all that stuff we can. I know... it doesn't just go away after years because we talked once.

*He takes the boot, buzzing still but pulling it into the cloud hug.*

Thanks...

*He just sighs, letting you gather him. He's fairly pliant for as upset as he is.*

Ha- you're not fighting them alone.

Sky... Bird Boy, her ascension wasn't the fates. I'll blame them all day long actual but her ascending wasn't their doing. She died scared, miserable, and sicker than a dig because of a curse laid by some nasty deity somewhere that Demise strengthened when he died at her hands.

She was cursed to ascend, Sky. The fates didn't do that.

*He trails off into sharp chitters and the sound of his back leg thumping despite being a cloud.*

No because I might fuck up the garden if I see them. And I don't want to do that to Blackthorne or the garden.

The fates can take a long walk of a real short pier.

*He just burrows against you, trying to match your breathing but unable to do so. A pile of pots shatters far enough away not to hurt you.*

What would they even say? Huh? Sorry we stole your kid, we're just gonna raise her ourselves. Obviously we're great parents that's why we let Blackthorne's get locked away for thousands of years! We have a great success rate?!

[the-real-lu-sky]

It was. Tough. We can discuss it more later. Right now its not about me.

*I give a shall hum.*

Honestly Ive almost given you mine. I packed a spare. I know how much you like them.

*I sigh.*

I know. And while we cant change the past. We can keep looking forward to the future. Even if that takes a strange shape.

*As you burrow I direct you towards my head so I can nuzzle you. I keep my breathing steady.*

Or... hey. We have your kid... She is safe, her magic over death is too volatile to keep outside of any but the strongest of realms for more than a few hours at a time. She's staying with the one you know while we observe and help sometimes.

Its not the best. But from what Ive seen staying there. Blackthorne is the one doing most of the work. While the others maintain the flowers.

Her magic is. So much stronger now. Shes... well lets just say the fates themselves have been keeping protections on me just incase.

[luherooflegend]

... I just... I want you to know I'm willing to later is all.

*He snorts softly.*

You don't have to. We're in my world of boots. I have so many...

*He follows your direction and nuzzles your cheek.*

... I know. He told me... I just.

Fuck them. Okay?

I... I'm glad you're safe and all... but that doesn't mean they're worth forgiving.

*He mutters something but just burrows even closer to you.*

When does it stop hurting?

[the-real-lu-sky]

Of course. Thank you. I appreciate it.

Yeahhh... I know that but. Last time I checked Bird boys boots got hidden so he could never find them.

I reckon you just hold onto them at all times.

*I speak softly. Running through reassurances.*

There you go... thats it... itll be okay in the end...

*He chuckles.*

Maybe. What you need to do, is speak to them one on one. You might find out more from a perspective you didnt know before.

*I sigh softly. Pulling the sailcloth around to cover you. I coo softly.*

It... wont stop hurting. But it will get eaiser. And Im with you every step of the way.

[luherooflegend]

... good.

Sorry. You can have em back in a thousand years.

*He is not sure where the boots are honestly... they only appear sometimes.*

... Fucking maybe. Do I get to pick who?

*He burrows into the sailcloth, starting to become sleepy. Anger is exhausting.*

... 'm sorry you are. I never wanted that for you... but thank you... so so much.

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I chuckle.*

One thousand years on the dot I am coming back and getting my boots from you you know. I'm holding you too that.

I dont see why you cant. I know who'd I'd pick.

*I let you settle beneath the sailcloth. Circling a hand across you. Cooing softly.*

And i never wanted you to have to feel pain like this. Its okay. I will always be here for you when I am able.

Do you want to get some rest? I promise i will stay right here to protect you.

[luherooflegend]

Sure, show up then and you can have the boots back and the book on your feats.

*He huffs.*

I know who seems the least shitty.

*He's so tired it doesn't take much thought to find his answer.*

... Thanks, Bird Boy. I... I appreciate the shit out of you.

... yeah. Sleep... rest might be good.

I'm so sick of feeling my own feelings. It sucks.

[the-real-lu-sky]

I'll hold you too that.

*I chuckle.*

Should I give her a heads up you are coming?

*I hum gently. Gathering you up.*

Then sleep. Ive got you here. You get some sleep.

I know. But you are doing so well. And will continue to do well.

*I begin to Coo softly. Hoping to lull you to sleep.*

[luherooflegend]

I know...

*He sighs.*

It's probably polite or something... if you tell beginning that might be better.

... Thanks.

*He sighs, shifting forms to be a rabbit before curling upon and allows himself to rest. It's not long before he falls asleep, he's been pushed himself too hard for too long.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

I'll tell her.

Anytime

*As you shift into the rabbit. I move my arms so I am supporting you. Moving the blanket so its tucked around you.*

I'll be here when you wake up...

[luherooflegend]

Thanks...

Can you tell Blackthorne I'm not mad at him? I just... fuck...

*He seems to sleep hard at least, you'll be here a little while.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

Of course I can. Get some Rest. You need it.

*I hum gently as you begin to fall asleep. Leaving you for a while until I know i wont move and awake you.*

*I stand up slowly. Shifting the sailcloth again so you are supported now I am upright. And I begin work make my way across the world towards the small house nearby.*

*I enter the house and find the bed. Placing you down onto it while making sure to maintain atleast a hand on you. Before I shuffle onto the bed besides you.*

*I'm unsure how long it is until you wake up.*

[luherooflegend]

*The house is... nore comfortable than you may expect, the majority of it is all one room with a kitchen corner and a bed in a difficult corner. There's a door that leads to a bathroom.*

*Hours pass before he wakes, but when he does he stretches out and yawns before burrowing against you. He's pretty sure you brought him here.*

Bird Boy? You moved us...

Thanks.

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Lying on a bed let me enter a light doze. Quickly broken when I hear you move.*

*I shuffle the sailcloth so I can see your face a little as I run a hand down your back.*

Hey...

I did. Thought we should be more comftorable than leaning back against a pile of shoes. Much as they are comfortable.

Its okay. Hope you had a good rest. Are you feeling any better?

[luherooflegend]

*He just huffs.*

Says you... it is nice here though.

... I... feel empty? Or... I don't know. Less angry... I think.

How are you? Are you okay?

[luherooflegend]

*Theres a swirling of magic nearby. And through the portal steps Blackthorne himself.*

Green. I... I need to speak to you if possible.

*He seems nervous for some reason.*

Future @the-gardener-patron-of-fate

*Green stands in the orchard, this piece is Emotions. He works on cutting back bad branches. He turns, setting down the loppers.*

Blackthorne? Is someone hurt?

*He's worried now, you never seem nervous. Ever. So what is happening?*

Are you hurt? Did the fates change their minds and decide to be pissbabies and punish you now?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*How does he say this...*

No... no not hurt. I'm fine, tori is fine, Sky is fine.

*How do you tell a father, that their kid has started calling you a father...*

Ori and Vena are fine. They... they haven't done anything...

*He pinches his nose.*

How well do you know Lolian?

[luherooflegend]

*He relaxes a little.*

Well... good. Uh... shit. Sorry I called them pissbabies. Probably...

*He goes still, unsure why that's a question.*

Pretty well. I've used it to bypass eavesdrop a long time.

... why? Do you need a translation?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

No... no you are not. Your distain for them will always be understandable. Even they know that.

*I grip my hands together.*

In a sense. Tori has begun calling me by a new name and I...

[luherooflegend]

... I'm sorry I said it to you?

*He frowns.*

What?

*Before you get a chance to say anytime further, Tori comes over while trilling and giggle happily.*

Hi! Hi! Tori find you! Hi!

Hi Clou' Bunny!

Vati! Hi!

*Tori comes to settle on your shoulders happily, trilling and preening your hair. Unfortunately, Vati seems to be the second word Tori can say in mortal tounge with a 't' sound.*

Vati visi' Clou' Bunny?

... What.

The.

Fuck?

Clou' Bunny say ba' word!

Did she just call you fucking 'vati'? Really?

Fuck!

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*My face pales as I hear Tori.*

Tori... tori please...

Yes hello Tori, please wait...

*He pales.*

Yes. Yes she did and I.. and I don't know where it came from and i didn't want to hide it from you I came as soon as i knew what it meant. I... I don't. I don't want to replace you and I... I couldn't keep it from you I...

*he raises hands to his mouth. its probably the first time you've seen such an expression. He looks almost upset.*

tori what did i tell you about bad words...

[luherooflegend]

*Green's magic starts acting up - shadows warp towards him, the light seems to warp towards him too, and he makes a chittering sound without meaning too. He... well it's very good no one here is mortal.*

Great. Okay.

Fuck me I guess.

*He wants to soothe ypu when he sees the expression, but he might make it worse if he touches you so. He simply shuts his mouth while mentally screaming all the bad words he knows.*

Tori sorry... Tori... jus' think they're fun? Fun say!

I think I need a goddess damned drink Hylia's fucking ass-

Tori say ass?

No. No you don't fucking say that, Tori.

Tori sad.

Yeah? Me too, kid.

Why Clou' Bunny sad?

Oh, you know, everything is a fucking mess.

... Tori help?

No, Tori. Ypu can't help.

Clou' Bunny mad?

Tori, can you just - can you just go find Sky? Please?

... Clou' Bunny mad. At Tori?

Tori. Go. Find. Bird Boy. Now.

No! Tori Don' wanna! Clou' Bunny no' boss Tori!

Yes I am the fucking boss of you I'm your - never mind. I can't do this shit.

Thanks for telling me, Blackthorne. I need to go... be anywhere else.

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*On instinct a breeze forms around the both of us. In an attempt to keep your magic contained. It cant do much, but it might slow it down if something were to happen.*

I'm so... so sorry... I didn't... I don't...

Tori that is your father. Please listen to him and go and find Sky. He should have been making pie back in my house.

*He looks down.*

I... of course. Of course. I'll... I can. finish this if you need to...

*He grips at his arms. And takes a few steps back from you.*

I... I'm sorry...

[luherooflegend]

*The breeze doesn't seem to change anything... but it does help Green remember where he is and keep from getting worse.*

I know. I just - I fucking can't.

No? Tori have no father? Tori have Vati!

... Tori go fin' Lof' Lof' 'Ky...

*She makes a sad sound and slowly trails away, but she does listen.*

*Green takes a slow breath. At least Tori listens to someone- nope can't say that too upset.*

I can't - Thank you. I just... I need to go.

I... It's not your fault.

*He sounds unsuccessful about that.*

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

you do. You do have a father tori he is right here...

*my hands cover my face.*

tori please...

*Its so much worse than I had expected.*

I...

Green I... I'm so sorry. I...

*I'm shaking. You can see a tear.*

I... don't want to replace you. I...

Sky... sky's waiting for you in Boot world...

[luherooflegend]

*Tori doesn't argue again... but she doesn't have a father? Silly Flower Man.*

*Gren reaches out but stops half way and drops his hand down.*

I...

I am not in a place to respond to anything. I am not giving you the silent treatment I am trying to not say things I don't mean.

*That spiel is tense and said through gritted teeth. Something from therapy, but he turns around and heads off to boot world after he- he doesn't want you to cry. He just... he doesn't know.*

*When he makes it to boot world his form breaks down into a cloud again.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Blackthorne nods.*

I understand. Truely. I shall sort out the orchard for you. And speak to tori about this... ive tried to explain but it seems I have more to do...

*He turns as you do. Listening to the portal open and close before he shrinks down besides a tree. Holding his knees.*

--

*In boot world sky has settles himself besides a large stack of boots. Humming a gentle tune. He hears the portal open and moves to investigate.*

Green?

[luherooflegend]

Don't bother. She's already decided, so unless you don't like the title, there's no point.

*The portal shuts behind him, and the air calms down again.*

-------

*The cloud just makes upset chittering and buzzing sounds until he registers Sky.*

Tori hates me

She hates me and I've been replaced and it's all the fates fucking fault and I hate everything and everyone-

I'm never going home again all I do is ruin everything

*There's the spiral.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I give a soft smile as I move towards you.*

If tori hated you she'd have thrown angry birds at you.

*I sit near you. Within cloud hugging distance if you want it.*

You dont mean that.

*I open my arms and offer a hug. My voice gentle.*

Give your brother Sky a hug and talk to me. I'm here for you.

*Hug first. Then we can work through the feelings.*

Why do you think you've been replaced?

[luherooflegend]

*He just makes a sad buzzing sound and the thumping sound.*

She does hate me!

I do mean it...

*He grumbles about something, but he wraps you up in a cloud hug when prompted, careful not to overwhelm you.*

'M sorry 'm a mess...

I just...

I've been replaced, Sky. She doesn't have a father according to her but she has a Vati - She's calling Blackthorne Vati beauty I'm failing her all over again!

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ive seen what she does when she hates something. Trust me Green. She loves you.

No you dont.

*I hum gently. Running a hand down the cloud to comfort you.*

You have nothing to apologise for. I mean it. Its a hard time for you, and I understand.

You are not being replaced. And you are not failing her all over again.

Just because she calls him Vati dosent replace what you are.

Audrah didnt replace did she? But you call her Mama.

It took you time to remember who we were. Its going to take time for her to remember who we all are too.

[luherooflegend]

... Feels like she hates me.

*He sighs, leaning into you.*

I am failing her though. That's all I've Dime with her lately. She was so angry and I don't know what I did wrong before she passed and now she doest even have a father.

I knew when someone was family, Bird Boy. She remembers Crimson more than me.

... I am being replaced though and I deserve it. I didn't have a mom to replace, Sky. Blackthorne is a better father than Iverson ever been.

If I wasn't be replaced why doesn't she know who the hell I am?

[the-real-lu-sky]

I promise you, if she hated uou she'd have sent so much death magic at you.

She does have a father Green. She's just having trouble remembering. But she loves you. You ended up with a nickname and everything.

Dont forget, weve been working in a time pocket. Its been years in blackthornes realm. Shes met crimson multiple times.

And, much it it was when you were a little deity. You recognised crimson as being connected to me.

*I give the cloud a squeeze.*

But you didnt remember your parental figures. Any of them. For quite some time.

*I sigh.*

Because she dosent remember anybody. We've tried to give her an idea of who everyone is but its always in the discussion of new friends.

Shown them flowers and asked her to feel who they are with the magic.

Green she... didnt recognise Alfie. Not with his flower or his picture. I promise you she isnt doing it purposefully.

[luherooflegend]

... Yeah... yeah...

*He just makes a sad sound that's hard to describe beyond 'upset cloud'.*

I guess....

I... Would be surprised if she hasn't broken out to go see Crimson specifically....

I just... I want my kid back, Sky, and everything keeps getting in the way. Nothing I do is enough to keep her.

*He sighs heavily, still chittering but not as much.*

I didn't have parents, Bird Boy. There was fuck all to remember.

*He makes a broken little squeaking sound.*

But- not even Alfie? Nothing? Not a nickname? Not anything?

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I make a gently pushing sound as I pull you into me a little. Holding you as best as one can while holding a cloud.*

We started bringing Crimson to her because she kept breaking out. Ans it was getting pretty difficult to keep the whole. Bird boy is hanging out with you back home thing to use as a way to get her back when I was with crim a lot.

*I hum.*

I know you do Green. I know you do. And your little girl is in there I promise you that. She will come back to you and she will love you just as much as she did before.

But you did have parental figures.

*I shrink at the sound. Worried ive upset you more.*

Not to begin with. She recognised your magic first. Your fate flower is a part of her little collection whereas his isnt as of yet.

I think she knows you are important to her. But cant give you a reason as to why just yet.

[luherooflegend]

Yeah... that'd be hard...

Crim probably loves it though. He... he loves attention. And the kids.

*He just sobs a little.*

No she isn't! She's never coming back! She didn't love me before she was so mad she couldn't stand me. She's her and he hates me.

*Ah that's a longer seated fear than the ascension.*

*He just mumbles and purrs to try to self soothe.*

Is she... are we sure? She- she's always known him.

... Where is his flower if she doesn't have it?

I think I need to go tell the fates to fuck all the way off. How dare they take that from her?

[the-real-lu-sky]

He does love attention.

*As you sob I pull you into my chest as best I can. Moving a hand up and down the cloud in hopes it helps.*

She dosent hate you Green. I can tell you that first hand. She loves you all and she was so scared of loosing everybody. Your little girl loved you and still loves you.

*I hum.*

His flower is in the gardens. Ours. Mine and yours as well as blackthornes and the fates. Shes gaining more but as of right now. Those are the ones I know.

I think there is a hint of familiarity in there somewhere. But her magic is too volatile still for her to distinguish.

I know you dont like the fates very much. But they are trying their best.

[luherooflegend]

He does.

*He just curls around you further.*

No she doesn't. She was so angry at me and I don't know why! What did I even do?! What am I supposed to do knowing I fail her at every turn?!

How did you go that long thinking I was angry?

*He just sobs again, buzzing miserably.*

I hate them. I hate the fates so much.

I should have known better than to believe the benevolent act!

They aren't trying, Bird Boy, they're try to fuck up my life and my family life!

They stood there and let Future whatever her name was chain Blackthorne in place! Like a neglected dog!

Fuck them

I am going to burn them to the ground

*He... has no idea how to do that.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

Me?

I... it wasnt easy. Lots of restless nights. Trying to think of new ways to speak to you. Its sometbing i hope never to repeat.

*I shuffle backwards leaning against some boots before pulling one from the stack. And offering it.*

Here.

*I then gather you tightly in my arms.*

Theyve made some mistakes. Sure. And I will be the first to fight them on that one but they are also the reason we even have a chance green. Fate decided to let her ascended into something we would still be able to see.

*I shuffle again so I can have you gathered on my chest. Running a hand over you.*

Have you asked them the full story on that one?

*I breathe slowly and gently. Hoping it will steady your anger.*

[luherooflegend]

That... sounds miserable. I'm... I'm so sorry. I - can't have hard conversations right now... but if you want to talk more later about all that stuff we can. I know... it doesn't just go away after years because we talked once.

*He takes the boot, buzzing still but pulling it into the cloud hug.*

Thanks...

*He just sighs, letting you gather him. He's fairly pliant for as upset as he is.*

Ha- you're not fighting them alone.

Sky... Bird Boy, her ascension wasn't the fates. I'll blame them all day long actual but her ascending wasn't their doing. She died scared, miserable, and sicker than a dig because of a curse laid by some nasty deity somewhere that Demise strengthened when he died at her hands.

She was cursed to ascend, Sky. The fates didn't do that.

*He trails off into sharp chitters and the sound of his back leg thumping despite being a cloud.*

No because I might fuck up the garden if I see them. And I don't want to do that to Blackthorne or the garden.

The fates can take a long walk of a real short pier.

*He just burrows against you, trying to match your breathing but unable to do so. A pile of pots shatters far enough away not to hurt you.*

What would they even say? Huh? Sorry we stole your kid, we're just gonna raise her ourselves. Obviously we're great parents that's why we let Blackthorne's get locked away for thousands of years! We have a great success rate?!

[the-real-lu-sky]

It was. Tough. We can discuss it more later. Right now its not about me.

*I give a shall hum.*

Honestly Ive almost given you mine. I packed a spare. I know how much you like them.

*I sigh.*

I know. And while we cant change the past. We can keep looking forward to the future. Even if that takes a strange shape.

*As you burrow I direct you towards my head so I can nuzzle you. I keep my breathing steady.*

Or... hey. We have your kid... She is safe, her magic over death is too volatile to keep outside of any but the strongest of realms for more than a few hours at a time. She's staying with the one you know while we observe and help sometimes.

Its not the best. But from what Ive seen staying there. Blackthorne is the one doing most of the work. While the others maintain the flowers.

Her magic is. So much stronger now. Shes... well lets just say the fates themselves have been keeping protections on me just incase.

[luherooflegend]

... I just... I want you to know I'm willing to later is all.

*He snorts softly.*

You don't have to. We're in my world of boots. I have so many...

*He follows your direction and nuzzles your cheek.*

... I know. He told me... I just.

Fuck them. Okay?

I... I'm glad you're safe and all... but that doesn't mean they're worth forgiving.

*He mutters something but just burrows even closer to you.*

When does it stop hurting?

[the-real-lu-sky]

Of course. Thank you. I appreciate it.

Yeahhh... I know that but. Last time I checked Bird boys boots got hidden so he could never find them.

I reckon you just hold onto them at all times.

*I speak softly. Running through reassurances.*

There you go... thats it... itll be okay in the end...

*He chuckles.*

Maybe. What you need to do, is speak to them one on one. You might find out more from a perspective you didnt know before.

*I sigh softly. Pulling the sailcloth around to cover you. I coo softly.*

It... wont stop hurting. But it will get eaiser. And Im with you every step of the way.

[luherooflegend]

... good.

Sorry. You can have em back in a thousand years.

*He is not sure where the boots are honestly... they only appear sometimes.*

... Fucking maybe. Do I get to pick who?

*He burrows into the sailcloth, starting to become sleepy. Anger is exhausting.*

... 'm sorry you are. I never wanted that for you... but thank you... so so much.

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I chuckle.*

One thousand years on the dot I am coming back and getting my boots from you you know. I'm holding you too that.

I dont see why you cant. I know who'd I'd pick.

*I let you settle beneath the sailcloth. Circling a hand across you. Cooing softly.*

And i never wanted you to have to feel pain like this. Its okay. I will always be here for you when I am able.

Do you want to get some rest? I promise i will stay right here to protect you.

[luherooflegend]

Sure, show up then and you can have the boots back and the book on your feats.

*He huffs.*

I know who seems the least shitty.

*He's so tired it doesn't take much thought to find his answer.*

... Thanks, Bird Boy. I... I appreciate the shit out of you.

... yeah. Sleep... rest might be good.

I'm so sick of feeling my own feelings. It sucks.

[the-real-lu-sky]

I'll hold you too that.

*I chuckle.*

Should I give her a heads up you are coming?

*I hum gently. Gathering you up.*

Then sleep. Ive got you here. You get some sleep.

I know. But you are doing so well. And will continue to do well.

*I begin to Coo softly. Hoping to lull you to sleep.*

[luherooflegend]

I know...

*He sighs.*

It's probably polite or something... if you tell beginning that might be better.

... Thanks.

*He sighs, shifting forms to be a rabbit before curling upon and allows himself to rest. It's not long before he falls asleep, he's been pushed himself too hard for too long.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

I'll tell her.

Anytime

*As you shift into the rabbit. I move my arms so I am supporting you. Moving the blanket so its tucked around you.*

I'll be here when you wake up...

[luherooflegend]

Thanks...

Can you tell Blackthorne I'm not mad at him? I just... fuck...

*He seems to sleep hard at least, you'll be here a little while.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

Of course I can. Get some Rest. You need it.

*I hum gently as you begin to fall asleep. Leaving you for a while until I know i wont move and awake you.*

*I stand up slowly. Shifting the sailcloth again so you are supported now I am upright. And I begin work make my way across the world towards the small house nearby.*

*I enter the house and find the bed. Placing you down onto it while making sure to maintain atleast a hand on you. Before I shuffle onto the bed besides you.*

*I'm unsure how long it is until you wake up.*

[luherooflegend]

*The house is... nore comfortable than you may expect, the majority of it is all one room with a kitchen corner and a bed in a difficult corner. There's a door that leads to a bathroom.*

*Hours pass before he wakes, but when he does he stretches out and yawns before burrowing against you. He's pretty sure you brought him here.*

Bird Boy? You moved us...

Thanks.

[luherooflegend]

*Theres a swirling of magic nearby. And through the portal steps Blackthorne himself.*

Green. I... I need to speak to you if possible.

*He seems nervous for some reason.*

Future @the-gardener-patron-of-fate

*Green stands in the orchard, this piece is Emotions. He works on cutting back bad branches. He turns, setting down the loppers.*

Blackthorne? Is someone hurt?

*He's worried now, you never seem nervous. Ever. So what is happening?*

Are you hurt? Did the fates change their minds and decide to be pissbabies and punish you now?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*How does he say this...*

No... no not hurt. I'm fine, tori is fine, Sky is fine.

*How do you tell a father, that their kid has started calling you a father...*

Ori and Vena are fine. They... they haven't done anything...

*He pinches his nose.*

How well do you know Lolian?

[luherooflegend]

*He relaxes a little.*

Well... good. Uh... shit. Sorry I called them pissbabies. Probably...

*He goes still, unsure why that's a question.*

Pretty well. I've used it to bypass eavesdrop a long time.

... why? Do you need a translation?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

No... no you are not. Your distain for them will always be understandable. Even they know that.

*I grip my hands together.*

In a sense. Tori has begun calling me by a new name and I...

[luherooflegend]

... I'm sorry I said it to you?

*He frowns.*

What?

*Before you get a chance to say anytime further, Tori comes over while trilling and giggle happily.*

Hi! Hi! Tori find you! Hi!

Hi Clou' Bunny!

Vati! Hi!

*Tori comes to settle on your shoulders happily, trilling and preening your hair. Unfortunately, Vati seems to be the second word Tori can say in mortal tounge with a 't' sound.*

Vati visi' Clou' Bunny?

... What.

The.

Fuck?

Clou' Bunny say ba' word!

Did she just call you fucking 'vati'? Really?

Fuck!

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*My face pales as I hear Tori.*

Tori... tori please...

Yes hello Tori, please wait...

*He pales.*

Yes. Yes she did and I.. and I don't know where it came from and i didn't want to hide it from you I came as soon as i knew what it meant. I... I don't. I don't want to replace you and I... I couldn't keep it from you I...

*he raises hands to his mouth. its probably the first time you've seen such an expression. He looks almost upset.*

tori what did i tell you about bad words...

[luherooflegend]

*Green's magic starts acting up - shadows warp towards him, the light seems to warp towards him too, and he makes a chittering sound without meaning too. He... well it's very good no one here is mortal.*

Great. Okay.

Fuck me I guess.

*He wants to soothe ypu when he sees the expression, but he might make it worse if he touches you so. He simply shuts his mouth while mentally screaming all the bad words he knows.*

Tori sorry... Tori... jus' think they're fun? Fun say!

I think I need a goddess damned drink Hylia's fucking ass-

Tori say ass?

No. No you don't fucking say that, Tori.

Tori sad.

Yeah? Me too, kid.

Why Clou' Bunny sad?

Oh, you know, everything is a fucking mess.

... Tori help?

No, Tori. Ypu can't help.

Clou' Bunny mad?

Tori, can you just - can you just go find Sky? Please?

... Clou' Bunny mad. At Tori?

Tori. Go. Find. Bird Boy. Now.

No! Tori Don' wanna! Clou' Bunny no' boss Tori!

Yes I am the fucking boss of you I'm your - never mind. I can't do this shit.

Thanks for telling me, Blackthorne. I need to go... be anywhere else.

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*On instinct a breeze forms around the both of us. In an attempt to keep your magic contained. It cant do much, but it might slow it down if something were to happen.*

I'm so... so sorry... I didn't... I don't...

Tori that is your father. Please listen to him and go and find Sky. He should have been making pie back in my house.

*He looks down.*

I... of course. Of course. I'll... I can. finish this if you need to...

*He grips at his arms. And takes a few steps back from you.*

I... I'm sorry...

[luherooflegend]

*The breeze doesn't seem to change anything... but it does help Green remember where he is and keep from getting worse.*

I know. I just - I fucking can't.

No? Tori have no father? Tori have Vati!

... Tori go fin' Lof' Lof' 'Ky...

*She makes a sad sound and slowly trails away, but she does listen.*

*Green takes a slow breath. At least Tori listens to someone- nope can't say that too upset.*

I can't - Thank you. I just... I need to go.

I... It's not your fault.

*He sounds unsuccessful about that.*

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

you do. You do have a father tori he is right here...

*my hands cover my face.*

tori please...

*Its so much worse than I had expected.*

I...

Green I... I'm so sorry. I...

*I'm shaking. You can see a tear.*

I... don't want to replace you. I...

Sky... sky's waiting for you in Boot world...

[luherooflegend]

*Tori doesn't argue again... but she doesn't have a father? Silly Flower Man.*

*Gren reaches out but stops half way and drops his hand down.*

I...

I am not in a place to respond to anything. I am not giving you the silent treatment I am trying to not say things I don't mean.

*That spiel is tense and said through gritted teeth. Something from therapy, but he turns around and heads off to boot world after he- he doesn't want you to cry. He just... he doesn't know.*

*When he makes it to boot world his form breaks down into a cloud again.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Blackthorne nods.*

I understand. Truely. I shall sort out the orchard for you. And speak to tori about this... ive tried to explain but it seems I have more to do...

*He turns as you do. Listening to the portal open and close before he shrinks down besides a tree. Holding his knees.*

--

*In boot world sky has settles himself besides a large stack of boots. Humming a gentle tune. He hears the portal open and moves to investigate.*

Green?

[luherooflegend]

Don't bother. She's already decided, so unless you don't like the title, there's no point.

*The portal shuts behind him, and the air calms down again.*

-------

*The cloud just makes upset chittering and buzzing sounds until he registers Sky.*

Tori hates me

She hates me and I've been replaced and it's all the fates fucking fault and I hate everything and everyone-

I'm never going home again all I do is ruin everything

*There's the spiral.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I give a soft smile as I move towards you.*

If tori hated you she'd have thrown angry birds at you.

*I sit near you. Within cloud hugging distance if you want it.*

You dont mean that.

*I open my arms and offer a hug. My voice gentle.*

Give your brother Sky a hug and talk to me. I'm here for you.

*Hug first. Then we can work through the feelings.*

Why do you think you've been replaced?

[luherooflegend]

*He just makes a sad buzzing sound and the thumping sound.*

She does hate me!

I do mean it...

*He grumbles about something, but he wraps you up in a cloud hug when prompted, careful not to overwhelm you.*

'M sorry 'm a mess...

I just...

I've been replaced, Sky. She doesn't have a father according to her but she has a Vati - She's calling Blackthorne Vati beauty I'm failing her all over again!

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ive seen what she does when she hates something. Trust me Green. She loves you.

No you dont.

*I hum gently. Running a hand down the cloud to comfort you.*

You have nothing to apologise for. I mean it. Its a hard time for you, and I understand.

You are not being replaced. And you are not failing her all over again.

Just because she calls him Vati dosent replace what you are.

Audrah didnt replace did she? But you call her Mama.

It took you time to remember who we were. Its going to take time for her to remember who we all are too.

[luherooflegend]

... Feels like she hates me.

*He sighs, leaning into you.*

I am failing her though. That's all I've Dime with her lately. She was so angry and I don't know what I did wrong before she passed and now she doest even have a father.

I knew when someone was family, Bird Boy. She remembers Crimson more than me.

... I am being replaced though and I deserve it. I didn't have a mom to replace, Sky. Blackthorne is a better father than Iverson ever been.

If I wasn't be replaced why doesn't she know who the hell I am?

[the-real-lu-sky]

I promise you, if she hated uou she'd have sent so much death magic at you.

She does have a father Green. She's just having trouble remembering. But she loves you. You ended up with a nickname and everything.

Dont forget, weve been working in a time pocket. Its been years in blackthornes realm. Shes met crimson multiple times.

And, much it it was when you were a little deity. You recognised crimson as being connected to me.

*I give the cloud a squeeze.*

But you didnt remember your parental figures. Any of them. For quite some time.

*I sigh.*

Because she dosent remember anybody. We've tried to give her an idea of who everyone is but its always in the discussion of new friends.

Shown them flowers and asked her to feel who they are with the magic.

Green she... didnt recognise Alfie. Not with his flower or his picture. I promise you she isnt doing it purposefully.

[luherooflegend]

... Yeah... yeah...

*He just makes a sad sound that's hard to describe beyond 'upset cloud'.*

I guess....

I... Would be surprised if she hasn't broken out to go see Crimson specifically....

I just... I want my kid back, Sky, and everything keeps getting in the way. Nothing I do is enough to keep her.

*He sighs heavily, still chittering but not as much.*

I didn't have parents, Bird Boy. There was fuck all to remember.

*He makes a broken little squeaking sound.*

But- not even Alfie? Nothing? Not a nickname? Not anything?

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I make a gently pushing sound as I pull you into me a little. Holding you as best as one can while holding a cloud.*

We started bringing Crimson to her because she kept breaking out. Ans it was getting pretty difficult to keep the whole. Bird boy is hanging out with you back home thing to use as a way to get her back when I was with crim a lot.

*I hum.*

I know you do Green. I know you do. And your little girl is in there I promise you that. She will come back to you and she will love you just as much as she did before.

But you did have parental figures.

*I shrink at the sound. Worried ive upset you more.*

Not to begin with. She recognised your magic first. Your fate flower is a part of her little collection whereas his isnt as of yet.

I think she knows you are important to her. But cant give you a reason as to why just yet.

[luherooflegend]

Yeah... that'd be hard...

Crim probably loves it though. He... he loves attention. And the kids.

*He just sobs a little.*

No she isn't! She's never coming back! She didn't love me before she was so mad she couldn't stand me. She's her and he hates me.

*Ah that's a longer seated fear than the ascension.*

*He just mumbles and purrs to try to self soothe.*

Is she... are we sure? She- she's always known him.

... Where is his flower if she doesn't have it?

I think I need to go tell the fates to fuck all the way off. How dare they take that from her?

[the-real-lu-sky]

He does love attention.

*As you sob I pull you into my chest as best I can. Moving a hand up and down the cloud in hopes it helps.*

She dosent hate you Green. I can tell you that first hand. She loves you all and she was so scared of loosing everybody. Your little girl loved you and still loves you.

*I hum.*

His flower is in the gardens. Ours. Mine and yours as well as blackthornes and the fates. Shes gaining more but as of right now. Those are the ones I know.

I think there is a hint of familiarity in there somewhere. But her magic is too volatile still for her to distinguish.

I know you dont like the fates very much. But they are trying their best.

[luherooflegend]

He does.

*He just curls around you further.*

No she doesn't. She was so angry at me and I don't know why! What did I even do?! What am I supposed to do knowing I fail her at every turn?!

How did you go that long thinking I was angry?

*He just sobs again, buzzing miserably.*

I hate them. I hate the fates so much.

I should have known better than to believe the benevolent act!

They aren't trying, Bird Boy, they're try to fuck up my life and my family life!

They stood there and let Future whatever her name was chain Blackthorne in place! Like a neglected dog!

Fuck them

I am going to burn them to the ground

*He... has no idea how to do that.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

Me?

I... it wasnt easy. Lots of restless nights. Trying to think of new ways to speak to you. Its sometbing i hope never to repeat.

*I shuffle backwards leaning against some boots before pulling one from the stack. And offering it.*

Here.

*I then gather you tightly in my arms.*

Theyve made some mistakes. Sure. And I will be the first to fight them on that one but they are also the reason we even have a chance green. Fate decided to let her ascended into something we would still be able to see.

*I shuffle again so I can have you gathered on my chest. Running a hand over you.*

Have you asked them the full story on that one?

*I breathe slowly and gently. Hoping it will steady your anger.*

[luherooflegend]

That... sounds miserable. I'm... I'm so sorry. I - can't have hard conversations right now... but if you want to talk more later about all that stuff we can. I know... it doesn't just go away after years because we talked once.

*He takes the boot, buzzing still but pulling it into the cloud hug.*

Thanks...

*He just sighs, letting you gather him. He's fairly pliant for as upset as he is.*

Ha- you're not fighting them alone.

Sky... Bird Boy, her ascension wasn't the fates. I'll blame them all day long actual but her ascending wasn't their doing. She died scared, miserable, and sicker than a dig because of a curse laid by some nasty deity somewhere that Demise strengthened when he died at her hands.

She was cursed to ascend, Sky. The fates didn't do that.

*He trails off into sharp chitters and the sound of his back leg thumping despite being a cloud.*

No because I might fuck up the garden if I see them. And I don't want to do that to Blackthorne or the garden.

The fates can take a long walk of a real short pier.

*He just burrows against you, trying to match your breathing but unable to do so. A pile of pots shatters far enough away not to hurt you.*

What would they even say? Huh? Sorry we stole your kid, we're just gonna raise her ourselves. Obviously we're great parents that's why we let Blackthorne's get locked away for thousands of years! We have a great success rate?!

[the-real-lu-sky]

It was. Tough. We can discuss it more later. Right now its not about me.

*I give a shall hum.*

Honestly Ive almost given you mine. I packed a spare. I know how much you like them.

*I sigh.*

I know. And while we cant change the past. We can keep looking forward to the future. Even if that takes a strange shape.

*As you burrow I direct you towards my head so I can nuzzle you. I keep my breathing steady.*

Or... hey. We have your kid... She is safe, her magic over death is too volatile to keep outside of any but the strongest of realms for more than a few hours at a time. She's staying with the one you know while we observe and help sometimes.

Its not the best. But from what Ive seen staying there. Blackthorne is the one doing most of the work. While the others maintain the flowers.

Her magic is. So much stronger now. Shes... well lets just say the fates themselves have been keeping protections on me just incase.

[luherooflegend]

... I just... I want you to know I'm willing to later is all.

*He snorts softly.*

You don't have to. We're in my world of boots. I have so many...

*He follows your direction and nuzzles your cheek.*

... I know. He told me... I just.

Fuck them. Okay?

I... I'm glad you're safe and all... but that doesn't mean they're worth forgiving.

*He mutters something but just burrows even closer to you.*

When does it stop hurting?

[the-real-lu-sky]

Of course. Thank you. I appreciate it.

Yeahhh... I know that but. Last time I checked Bird boys boots got hidden so he could never find them.

I reckon you just hold onto them at all times.

*I speak softly. Running through reassurances.*

There you go... thats it... itll be okay in the end...

*He chuckles.*

Maybe. What you need to do, is speak to them one on one. You might find out more from a perspective you didnt know before.

*I sigh softly. Pulling the sailcloth around to cover you. I coo softly.*

It... wont stop hurting. But it will get eaiser. And Im with you every step of the way.

[luherooflegend]

... good.

Sorry. You can have em back in a thousand years.

*He is not sure where the boots are honestly... they only appear sometimes.*

... Fucking maybe. Do I get to pick who?

*He burrows into the sailcloth, starting to become sleepy. Anger is exhausting.*

... 'm sorry you are. I never wanted that for you... but thank you... so so much.

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I chuckle.*

One thousand years on the dot I am coming back and getting my boots from you you know. I'm holding you too that.

I dont see why you cant. I know who'd I'd pick.

*I let you settle beneath the sailcloth. Circling a hand across you. Cooing softly.*

And i never wanted you to have to feel pain like this. Its okay. I will always be here for you when I am able.

Do you want to get some rest? I promise i will stay right here to protect you.

[luherooflegend]

Sure, show up then and you can have the boots back and the book on your feats.

*He huffs.*

I know who seems the least shitty.

*He's so tired it doesn't take much thought to find his answer.*

... Thanks, Bird Boy. I... I appreciate the shit out of you.

... yeah. Sleep... rest might be good.

I'm so sick of feeling my own feelings. It sucks.

[the-real-lu-sky]

I'll hold you too that.

*I chuckle.*

Should I give her a heads up you are coming?

*I hum gently. Gathering you up.*

Then sleep. Ive got you here. You get some sleep.

I know. But you are doing so well. And will continue to do well.

*I begin to Coo softly. Hoping to lull you to sleep.*

[luherooflegend]

I know...

*He sighs.*

It's probably polite or something... if you tell beginning that might be better.

... Thanks.

*He sighs, shifting forms to be a rabbit before curling upon and allows himself to rest. It's not long before he falls asleep, he's been pushed himself too hard for too long.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

I'll tell her.

Anytime

*As you shift into the rabbit. I move my arms so I am supporting you. Moving the blanket so its tucked around you.*

I'll be here when you wake up...

[luherooflegend]

Thanks...

Can you tell Blackthorne I'm not mad at him? I just... fuck...

*He seems to sleep hard at least, you'll be here a little while.*

[luherooflegend]

*Theres a swirling of magic nearby. And through the portal steps Blackthorne himself.*

Green. I... I need to speak to you if possible.

*He seems nervous for some reason.*

Future @the-gardener-patron-of-fate

*Green stands in the orchard, this piece is Emotions. He works on cutting back bad branches. He turns, setting down the loppers.*

Blackthorne? Is someone hurt?

*He's worried now, you never seem nervous. Ever. So what is happening?*

Are you hurt? Did the fates change their minds and decide to be pissbabies and punish you now?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*How does he say this...*

No... no not hurt. I'm fine, tori is fine, Sky is fine.

*How do you tell a father, that their kid has started calling you a father...*

Ori and Vena are fine. They... they haven't done anything...

*He pinches his nose.*

How well do you know Lolian?

[luherooflegend]

*He relaxes a little.*

Well... good. Uh... shit. Sorry I called them pissbabies. Probably...

*He goes still, unsure why that's a question.*

Pretty well. I've used it to bypass eavesdrop a long time.

... why? Do you need a translation?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

No... no you are not. Your distain for them will always be understandable. Even they know that.

*I grip my hands together.*

In a sense. Tori has begun calling me by a new name and I...

[luherooflegend]

... I'm sorry I said it to you?

*He frowns.*

What?

*Before you get a chance to say anytime further, Tori comes over while trilling and giggle happily.*

Hi! Hi! Tori find you! Hi!

Hi Clou' Bunny!

Vati! Hi!

*Tori comes to settle on your shoulders happily, trilling and preening your hair. Unfortunately, Vati seems to be the second word Tori can say in mortal tounge with a 't' sound.*

Vati visi' Clou' Bunny?

... What.

The.

Fuck?

Clou' Bunny say ba' word!

Did she just call you fucking 'vati'? Really?

Fuck!

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*My face pales as I hear Tori.*

Tori... tori please...

Yes hello Tori, please wait...

*He pales.*

Yes. Yes she did and I.. and I don't know where it came from and i didn't want to hide it from you I came as soon as i knew what it meant. I... I don't. I don't want to replace you and I... I couldn't keep it from you I...

*he raises hands to his mouth. its probably the first time you've seen such an expression. He looks almost upset.*

tori what did i tell you about bad words...

[luherooflegend]

*Green's magic starts acting up - shadows warp towards him, the light seems to warp towards him too, and he makes a chittering sound without meaning too. He... well it's very good no one here is mortal.*

Great. Okay.

Fuck me I guess.

*He wants to soothe ypu when he sees the expression, but he might make it worse if he touches you so. He simply shuts his mouth while mentally screaming all the bad words he knows.*

Tori sorry... Tori... jus' think they're fun? Fun say!

I think I need a goddess damned drink Hylia's fucking ass-

Tori say ass?

No. No you don't fucking say that, Tori.

Tori sad.

Yeah? Me too, kid.

Why Clou' Bunny sad?

Oh, you know, everything is a fucking mess.

... Tori help?

No, Tori. Ypu can't help.

Clou' Bunny mad?

Tori, can you just - can you just go find Sky? Please?

... Clou' Bunny mad. At Tori?

Tori. Go. Find. Bird Boy. Now.

No! Tori Don' wanna! Clou' Bunny no' boss Tori!

Yes I am the fucking boss of you I'm your - never mind. I can't do this shit.

Thanks for telling me, Blackthorne. I need to go... be anywhere else.

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*On instinct a breeze forms around the both of us. In an attempt to keep your magic contained. It cant do much, but it might slow it down if something were to happen.*

I'm so... so sorry... I didn't... I don't...

Tori that is your father. Please listen to him and go and find Sky. He should have been making pie back in my house.

*He looks down.*

I... of course. Of course. I'll... I can. finish this if you need to...

*He grips at his arms. And takes a few steps back from you.*

I... I'm sorry...

[luherooflegend]

*The breeze doesn't seem to change anything... but it does help Green remember where he is and keep from getting worse.*

I know. I just - I fucking can't.

No? Tori have no father? Tori have Vati!

... Tori go fin' Lof' Lof' 'Ky...

*She makes a sad sound and slowly trails away, but she does listen.*

*Green takes a slow breath. At least Tori listens to someone- nope can't say that too upset.*

I can't - Thank you. I just... I need to go.

I... It's not your fault.

*He sounds unsuccessful about that.*

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

you do. You do have a father tori he is right here...

*my hands cover my face.*

tori please...

*Its so much worse than I had expected.*

I...

Green I... I'm so sorry. I...

*I'm shaking. You can see a tear.*

I... don't want to replace you. I...

Sky... sky's waiting for you in Boot world...

[luherooflegend]

*Tori doesn't argue again... but she doesn't have a father? Silly Flower Man.*

*Gren reaches out but stops half way and drops his hand down.*

I...

I am not in a place to respond to anything. I am not giving you the silent treatment I am trying to not say things I don't mean.

*That spiel is tense and said through gritted teeth. Something from therapy, but he turns around and heads off to boot world after he- he doesn't want you to cry. He just... he doesn't know.*

*When he makes it to boot world his form breaks down into a cloud again.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Blackthorne nods.*

I understand. Truely. I shall sort out the orchard for you. And speak to tori about this... ive tried to explain but it seems I have more to do...

*He turns as you do. Listening to the portal open and close before he shrinks down besides a tree. Holding his knees.*

--

*In boot world sky has settles himself besides a large stack of boots. Humming a gentle tune. He hears the portal open and moves to investigate.*

Green?

[luherooflegend]

Don't bother. She's already decided, so unless you don't like the title, there's no point.

*The portal shuts behind him, and the air calms down again.*

-------

*The cloud just makes upset chittering and buzzing sounds until he registers Sky.*

Tori hates me

She hates me and I've been replaced and it's all the fates fucking fault and I hate everything and everyone-

I'm never going home again all I do is ruin everything

*There's the spiral.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I give a soft smile as I move towards you.*

If tori hated you she'd have thrown angry birds at you.

*I sit near you. Within cloud hugging distance if you want it.*

You dont mean that.

*I open my arms and offer a hug. My voice gentle.*

Give your brother Sky a hug and talk to me. I'm here for you.

*Hug first. Then we can work through the feelings.*

Why do you think you've been replaced?

[luherooflegend]

*He just makes a sad buzzing sound and the thumping sound.*

She does hate me!

I do mean it...

*He grumbles about something, but he wraps you up in a cloud hug when prompted, careful not to overwhelm you.*

'M sorry 'm a mess...

I just...

I've been replaced, Sky. She doesn't have a father according to her but she has a Vati - She's calling Blackthorne Vati beauty I'm failing her all over again!

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ive seen what she does when she hates something. Trust me Green. She loves you.

No you dont.

*I hum gently. Running a hand down the cloud to comfort you.*

You have nothing to apologise for. I mean it. Its a hard time for you, and I understand.

You are not being replaced. And you are not failing her all over again.

Just because she calls him Vati dosent replace what you are.

Audrah didnt replace did she? But you call her Mama.

It took you time to remember who we were. Its going to take time for her to remember who we all are too.

[luherooflegend]

... Feels like she hates me.

*He sighs, leaning into you.*

I am failing her though. That's all I've Dime with her lately. She was so angry and I don't know what I did wrong before she passed and now she doest even have a father.

I knew when someone was family, Bird Boy. She remembers Crimson more than me.

... I am being replaced though and I deserve it. I didn't have a mom to replace, Sky. Blackthorne is a better father than Iverson ever been.

If I wasn't be replaced why doesn't she know who the hell I am?

[the-real-lu-sky]

I promise you, if she hated uou she'd have sent so much death magic at you.

She does have a father Green. She's just having trouble remembering. But she loves you. You ended up with a nickname and everything.

Dont forget, weve been working in a time pocket. Its been years in blackthornes realm. Shes met crimson multiple times.

And, much it it was when you were a little deity. You recognised crimson as being connected to me.

*I give the cloud a squeeze.*

But you didnt remember your parental figures. Any of them. For quite some time.

*I sigh.*

Because she dosent remember anybody. We've tried to give her an idea of who everyone is but its always in the discussion of new friends.

Shown them flowers and asked her to feel who they are with the magic.

Green she... didnt recognise Alfie. Not with his flower or his picture. I promise you she isnt doing it purposefully.

[luherooflegend]

... Yeah... yeah...

*He just makes a sad sound that's hard to describe beyond 'upset cloud'.*

I guess....

I... Would be surprised if she hasn't broken out to go see Crimson specifically....

I just... I want my kid back, Sky, and everything keeps getting in the way. Nothing I do is enough to keep her.

*He sighs heavily, still chittering but not as much.*

I didn't have parents, Bird Boy. There was fuck all to remember.

*He makes a broken little squeaking sound.*

But- not even Alfie? Nothing? Not a nickname? Not anything?

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I make a gently pushing sound as I pull you into me a little. Holding you as best as one can while holding a cloud.*

We started bringing Crimson to her because she kept breaking out. Ans it was getting pretty difficult to keep the whole. Bird boy is hanging out with you back home thing to use as a way to get her back when I was with crim a lot.

*I hum.*

I know you do Green. I know you do. And your little girl is in there I promise you that. She will come back to you and she will love you just as much as she did before.

But you did have parental figures.

*I shrink at the sound. Worried ive upset you more.*

Not to begin with. She recognised your magic first. Your fate flower is a part of her little collection whereas his isnt as of yet.

I think she knows you are important to her. But cant give you a reason as to why just yet.

[luherooflegend]

Yeah... that'd be hard...

Crim probably loves it though. He... he loves attention. And the kids.

*He just sobs a little.*

No she isn't! She's never coming back! She didn't love me before she was so mad she couldn't stand me. She's her and he hates me.

*Ah that's a longer seated fear than the ascension.*

*He just mumbles and purrs to try to self soothe.*

Is she... are we sure? She- she's always known him.

... Where is his flower if she doesn't have it?

I think I need to go tell the fates to fuck all the way off. How dare they take that from her?

[the-real-lu-sky]

He does love attention.

*As you sob I pull you into my chest as best I can. Moving a hand up and down the cloud in hopes it helps.*

She dosent hate you Green. I can tell you that first hand. She loves you all and she was so scared of loosing everybody. Your little girl loved you and still loves you.

*I hum.*

His flower is in the gardens. Ours. Mine and yours as well as blackthornes and the fates. Shes gaining more but as of right now. Those are the ones I know.

I think there is a hint of familiarity in there somewhere. But her magic is too volatile still for her to distinguish.

I know you dont like the fates very much. But they are trying their best.

[luherooflegend]

He does.

*He just curls around you further.*

No she doesn't. She was so angry at me and I don't know why! What did I even do?! What am I supposed to do knowing I fail her at every turn?!

How did you go that long thinking I was angry?

*He just sobs again, buzzing miserably.*

I hate them. I hate the fates so much.

I should have known better than to believe the benevolent act!

They aren't trying, Bird Boy, they're try to fuck up my life and my family life!

They stood there and let Future whatever her name was chain Blackthorne in place! Like a neglected dog!

Fuck them

I am going to burn them to the ground

*He... has no idea how to do that.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

Me?

I... it wasnt easy. Lots of restless nights. Trying to think of new ways to speak to you. Its sometbing i hope never to repeat.

*I shuffle backwards leaning against some boots before pulling one from the stack. And offering it.*

Here.

*I then gather you tightly in my arms.*

Theyve made some mistakes. Sure. And I will be the first to fight them on that one but they are also the reason we even have a chance green. Fate decided to let her ascended into something we would still be able to see.

*I shuffle again so I can have you gathered on my chest. Running a hand over you.*

Have you asked them the full story on that one?

*I breathe slowly and gently. Hoping it will steady your anger.*

[luherooflegend]

That... sounds miserable. I'm... I'm so sorry. I - can't have hard conversations right now... but if you want to talk more later about all that stuff we can. I know... it doesn't just go away after years because we talked once.

*He takes the boot, buzzing still but pulling it into the cloud hug.*

Thanks...

*He just sighs, letting you gather him. He's fairly pliant for as upset as he is.*

Ha- you're not fighting them alone.

Sky... Bird Boy, her ascension wasn't the fates. I'll blame them all day long actual but her ascending wasn't their doing. She died scared, miserable, and sicker than a dig because of a curse laid by some nasty deity somewhere that Demise strengthened when he died at her hands.

She was cursed to ascend, Sky. The fates didn't do that.

*He trails off into sharp chitters and the sound of his back leg thumping despite being a cloud.*

No because I might fuck up the garden if I see them. And I don't want to do that to Blackthorne or the garden.

The fates can take a long walk of a real short pier.

*He just burrows against you, trying to match your breathing but unable to do so. A pile of pots shatters far enough away not to hurt you.*

What would they even say? Huh? Sorry we stole your kid, we're just gonna raise her ourselves. Obviously we're great parents that's why we let Blackthorne's get locked away for thousands of years! We have a great success rate?!

[the-real-lu-sky]

It was. Tough. We can discuss it more later. Right now its not about me.

*I give a shall hum.*

Honestly Ive almost given you mine. I packed a spare. I know how much you like them.

*I sigh.*

I know. And while we cant change the past. We can keep looking forward to the future. Even if that takes a strange shape.

*As you burrow I direct you towards my head so I can nuzzle you. I keep my breathing steady.*

Or... hey. We have your kid... She is safe, her magic over death is too volatile to keep outside of any but the strongest of realms for more than a few hours at a time. She's staying with the one you know while we observe and help sometimes.

Its not the best. But from what Ive seen staying there. Blackthorne is the one doing most of the work. While the others maintain the flowers.

Her magic is. So much stronger now. Shes... well lets just say the fates themselves have been keeping protections on me just incase.

[luherooflegend]

... I just... I want you to know I'm willing to later is all.

*He snorts softly.*

You don't have to. We're in my world of boots. I have so many...

*He follows your direction and nuzzles your cheek.*

... I know. He told me... I just.

Fuck them. Okay?

I... I'm glad you're safe and all... but that doesn't mean they're worth forgiving.

*He mutters something but just burrows even closer to you.*

When does it stop hurting?

[the-real-lu-sky]

Of course. Thank you. I appreciate it.

Yeahhh... I know that but. Last time I checked Bird boys boots got hidden so he could never find them.

I reckon you just hold onto them at all times.

*I speak softly. Running through reassurances.*

There you go... thats it... itll be okay in the end...

*He chuckles.*

Maybe. What you need to do, is speak to them one on one. You might find out more from a perspective you didnt know before.

*I sigh softly. Pulling the sailcloth around to cover you. I coo softly.*

It... wont stop hurting. But it will get eaiser. And Im with you every step of the way.

[luherooflegend]

... good.

Sorry. You can have em back in a thousand years.

*He is not sure where the boots are honestly... they only appear sometimes.*

... Fucking maybe. Do I get to pick who?

*He burrows into the sailcloth, starting to become sleepy. Anger is exhausting.*

... 'm sorry you are. I never wanted that for you... but thank you... so so much.

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I chuckle.*

One thousand years on the dot I am coming back and getting my boots from you you know. I'm holding you too that.

I dont see why you cant. I know who'd I'd pick.

*I let you settle beneath the sailcloth. Circling a hand across you. Cooing softly.*

And i never wanted you to have to feel pain like this. Its okay. I will always be here for you when I am able.

Do you want to get some rest? I promise i will stay right here to protect you.

[luherooflegend]

Sure, show up then and you can have the boots back and the book on your feats.

*He huffs.*

I know who seems the least shitty.

*He's so tired it doesn't take much thought to find his answer.*

... Thanks, Bird Boy. I... I appreciate the shit out of you.

... yeah. Sleep... rest might be good.

I'm so sick of feeling my own feelings. It sucks.

[the-real-lu-sky]

I'll hold you too that.

*I chuckle.*

Should I give her a heads up you are coming?

*I hum gently. Gathering you up.*

Then sleep. Ive got you here. You get some sleep.

I know. But you are doing so well. And will continue to do well.

*I begin to Coo softly. Hoping to lull you to sleep.*

[luherooflegend]

I know...

*He sighs.*

It's probably polite or something... if you tell beginning that might be better.

... Thanks.

*He sighs, shifting forms to be a rabbit before curling upon and allows himself to rest. It's not long before he falls asleep, he's been pushed himself too hard for too long.*

[luherooflegend]

*Theres a swirling of magic nearby. And through the portal steps Blackthorne himself.*

Green. I... I need to speak to you if possible.

*He seems nervous for some reason.*

Future @the-gardener-patron-of-fate

*Green stands in the orchard, this piece is Emotions. He works on cutting back bad branches. He turns, setting down the loppers.*

Blackthorne? Is someone hurt?

*He's worried now, you never seem nervous. Ever. So what is happening?*

Are you hurt? Did the fates change their minds and decide to be pissbabies and punish you now?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*How does he say this...*

No... no not hurt. I'm fine, tori is fine, Sky is fine.

*How do you tell a father, that their kid has started calling you a father...*

Ori and Vena are fine. They... they haven't done anything...

*He pinches his nose.*

How well do you know Lolian?

[luherooflegend]

*He relaxes a little.*

Well... good. Uh... shit. Sorry I called them pissbabies. Probably...

*He goes still, unsure why that's a question.*

Pretty well. I've used it to bypass eavesdrop a long time.

... why? Do you need a translation?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

No... no you are not. Your distain for them will always be understandable. Even they know that.

*I grip my hands together.*

In a sense. Tori has begun calling me by a new name and I...

[luherooflegend]

... I'm sorry I said it to you?

*He frowns.*

What?

*Before you get a chance to say anytime further, Tori comes over while trilling and giggle happily.*

Hi! Hi! Tori find you! Hi!

Hi Clou' Bunny!

Vati! Hi!

*Tori comes to settle on your shoulders happily, trilling and preening your hair. Unfortunately, Vati seems to be the second word Tori can say in mortal tounge with a 't' sound.*

Vati visi' Clou' Bunny?

... What.

The.

Fuck?

Clou' Bunny say ba' word!

Did she just call you fucking 'vati'? Really?

Fuck!

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*My face pales as I hear Tori.*

Tori... tori please...

Yes hello Tori, please wait...

*He pales.*

Yes. Yes she did and I.. and I don't know where it came from and i didn't want to hide it from you I came as soon as i knew what it meant. I... I don't. I don't want to replace you and I... I couldn't keep it from you I...

*he raises hands to his mouth. its probably the first time you've seen such an expression. He looks almost upset.*

tori what did i tell you about bad words...

[luherooflegend]

*Green's magic starts acting up - shadows warp towards him, the light seems to warp towards him too, and he makes a chittering sound without meaning too. He... well it's very good no one here is mortal.*

Great. Okay.

Fuck me I guess.

*He wants to soothe ypu when he sees the expression, but he might make it worse if he touches you so. He simply shuts his mouth while mentally screaming all the bad words he knows.*

Tori sorry... Tori... jus' think they're fun? Fun say!

I think I need a goddess damned drink Hylia's fucking ass-

Tori say ass?

No. No you don't fucking say that, Tori.

Tori sad.

Yeah? Me too, kid.

Why Clou' Bunny sad?

Oh, you know, everything is a fucking mess.

... Tori help?

No, Tori. Ypu can't help.

Clou' Bunny mad?

Tori, can you just - can you just go find Sky? Please?

... Clou' Bunny mad. At Tori?

Tori. Go. Find. Bird Boy. Now.

No! Tori Don' wanna! Clou' Bunny no' boss Tori!

Yes I am the fucking boss of you I'm your - never mind. I can't do this shit.

Thanks for telling me, Blackthorne. I need to go... be anywhere else.

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*On instinct a breeze forms around the both of us. In an attempt to keep your magic contained. It cant do much, but it might slow it down if something were to happen.*

I'm so... so sorry... I didn't... I don't...

Tori that is your father. Please listen to him and go and find Sky. He should have been making pie back in my house.

*He looks down.*

I... of course. Of course. I'll... I can. finish this if you need to...

*He grips at his arms. And takes a few steps back from you.*

I... I'm sorry...

[luherooflegend]

*The breeze doesn't seem to change anything... but it does help Green remember where he is and keep from getting worse.*

I know. I just - I fucking can't.

No? Tori have no father? Tori have Vati!

... Tori go fin' Lof' Lof' 'Ky...

*She makes a sad sound and slowly trails away, but she does listen.*

*Green takes a slow breath. At least Tori listens to someone- nope can't say that too upset.*

I can't - Thank you. I just... I need to go.

I... It's not your fault.

*He sounds unsuccessful about that.*

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

you do. You do have a father tori he is right here...

*my hands cover my face.*

tori please...

*Its so much worse than I had expected.*

I...

Green I... I'm so sorry. I...

*I'm shaking. You can see a tear.*

I... don't want to replace you. I...

Sky... sky's waiting for you in Boot world...

[luherooflegend]

*Tori doesn't argue again... but she doesn't have a father? Silly Flower Man.*

*Gren reaches out but stops half way and drops his hand down.*

I...

I am not in a place to respond to anything. I am not giving you the silent treatment I am trying to not say things I don't mean.

*That spiel is tense and said through gritted teeth. Something from therapy, but he turns around and heads off to boot world after he- he doesn't want you to cry. He just... he doesn't know.*

*When he makes it to boot world his form breaks down into a cloud again.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Blackthorne nods.*

I understand. Truely. I shall sort out the orchard for you. And speak to tori about this... ive tried to explain but it seems I have more to do...

*He turns as you do. Listening to the portal open and close before he shrinks down besides a tree. Holding his knees.*

--

*In boot world sky has settles himself besides a large stack of boots. Humming a gentle tune. He hears the portal open and moves to investigate.*

Green?

[luherooflegend]

Don't bother. She's already decided, so unless you don't like the title, there's no point.

*The portal shuts behind him, and the air calms down again.*

-------

*The cloud just makes upset chittering and buzzing sounds until he registers Sky.*

Tori hates me

She hates me and I've been replaced and it's all the fates fucking fault and I hate everything and everyone-

I'm never going home again all I do is ruin everything

*There's the spiral.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I give a soft smile as I move towards you.*

If tori hated you she'd have thrown angry birds at you.

*I sit near you. Within cloud hugging distance if you want it.*

You dont mean that.

*I open my arms and offer a hug. My voice gentle.*

Give your brother Sky a hug and talk to me. I'm here for you.

*Hug first. Then we can work through the feelings.*

Why do you think you've been replaced?

[luherooflegend]

*He just makes a sad buzzing sound and the thumping sound.*

She does hate me!

I do mean it...

*He grumbles about something, but he wraps you up in a cloud hug when prompted, careful not to overwhelm you.*

'M sorry 'm a mess...

I just...

I've been replaced, Sky. She doesn't have a father according to her but she has a Vati - She's calling Blackthorne Vati beauty I'm failing her all over again!

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ive seen what she does when she hates something. Trust me Green. She loves you.

No you dont.

*I hum gently. Running a hand down the cloud to comfort you.*

You have nothing to apologise for. I mean it. Its a hard time for you, and I understand.

You are not being replaced. And you are not failing her all over again.

Just because she calls him Vati dosent replace what you are.

Audrah didnt replace did she? But you call her Mama.

It took you time to remember who we were. Its going to take time for her to remember who we all are too.

[luherooflegend]

... Feels like she hates me.

*He sighs, leaning into you.*

I am failing her though. That's all I've Dime with her lately. She was so angry and I don't know what I did wrong before she passed and now she doest even have a father.

I knew when someone was family, Bird Boy. She remembers Crimson more than me.

... I am being replaced though and I deserve it. I didn't have a mom to replace, Sky. Blackthorne is a better father than Iverson ever been.

If I wasn't be replaced why doesn't she know who the hell I am?

[the-real-lu-sky]

I promise you, if she hated uou she'd have sent so much death magic at you.

She does have a father Green. She's just having trouble remembering. But she loves you. You ended up with a nickname and everything.

Dont forget, weve been working in a time pocket. Its been years in blackthornes realm. Shes met crimson multiple times.

And, much it it was when you were a little deity. You recognised crimson as being connected to me.

*I give the cloud a squeeze.*

But you didnt remember your parental figures. Any of them. For quite some time.

*I sigh.*

Because she dosent remember anybody. We've tried to give her an idea of who everyone is but its always in the discussion of new friends.

Shown them flowers and asked her to feel who they are with the magic.

Green she... didnt recognise Alfie. Not with his flower or his picture. I promise you she isnt doing it purposefully.

[luherooflegend]

... Yeah... yeah...

*He just makes a sad sound that's hard to describe beyond 'upset cloud'.*

I guess....

I... Would be surprised if she hasn't broken out to go see Crimson specifically....

I just... I want my kid back, Sky, and everything keeps getting in the way. Nothing I do is enough to keep her.

*He sighs heavily, still chittering but not as much.*

I didn't have parents, Bird Boy. There was fuck all to remember.

*He makes a broken little squeaking sound.*

But- not even Alfie? Nothing? Not a nickname? Not anything?

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I make a gently pushing sound as I pull you into me a little. Holding you as best as one can while holding a cloud.*

We started bringing Crimson to her because she kept breaking out. Ans it was getting pretty difficult to keep the whole. Bird boy is hanging out with you back home thing to use as a way to get her back when I was with crim a lot.

*I hum.*

I know you do Green. I know you do. And your little girl is in there I promise you that. She will come back to you and she will love you just as much as she did before.

But you did have parental figures.

*I shrink at the sound. Worried ive upset you more.*

Not to begin with. She recognised your magic first. Your fate flower is a part of her little collection whereas his isnt as of yet.

I think she knows you are important to her. But cant give you a reason as to why just yet.

[luherooflegend]

Yeah... that'd be hard...

Crim probably loves it though. He... he loves attention. And the kids.

*He just sobs a little.*

No she isn't! She's never coming back! She didn't love me before she was so mad she couldn't stand me. She's her and he hates me.

*Ah that's a longer seated fear than the ascension.*

*He just mumbles and purrs to try to self soothe.*

Is she... are we sure? She- she's always known him.

... Where is his flower if she doesn't have it?

I think I need to go tell the fates to fuck all the way off. How dare they take that from her?

[the-real-lu-sky]

He does love attention.

*As you sob I pull you into my chest as best I can. Moving a hand up and down the cloud in hopes it helps.*

She dosent hate you Green. I can tell you that first hand. She loves you all and she was so scared of loosing everybody. Your little girl loved you and still loves you.

*I hum.*

His flower is in the gardens. Ours. Mine and yours as well as blackthornes and the fates. Shes gaining more but as of right now. Those are the ones I know.

I think there is a hint of familiarity in there somewhere. But her magic is too volatile still for her to distinguish.

I know you dont like the fates very much. But they are trying their best.

[luherooflegend]

He does.

*He just curls around you further.*

No she doesn't. She was so angry at me and I don't know why! What did I even do?! What am I supposed to do knowing I fail her at every turn?!

How did you go that long thinking I was angry?

*He just sobs again, buzzing miserably.*

I hate them. I hate the fates so much.

I should have known better than to believe the benevolent act!

They aren't trying, Bird Boy, they're try to fuck up my life and my family life!

They stood there and let Future whatever her name was chain Blackthorne in place! Like a neglected dog!

Fuck them

I am going to burn them to the ground

*He... has no idea how to do that.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

Me?

I... it wasnt easy. Lots of restless nights. Trying to think of new ways to speak to you. Its sometbing i hope never to repeat.

*I shuffle backwards leaning against some boots before pulling one from the stack. And offering it.*

Here.

*I then gather you tightly in my arms.*

Theyve made some mistakes. Sure. And I will be the first to fight them on that one but they are also the reason we even have a chance green. Fate decided to let her ascended into something we would still be able to see.

*I shuffle again so I can have you gathered on my chest. Running a hand over you.*

Have you asked them the full story on that one?

*I breathe slowly and gently. Hoping it will steady your anger.*

[luherooflegend]

That... sounds miserable. I'm... I'm so sorry. I - can't have hard conversations right now... but if you want to talk more later about all that stuff we can. I know... it doesn't just go away after years because we talked once.

*He takes the boot, buzzing still but pulling it into the cloud hug.*

Thanks...

*He just sighs, letting you gather him. He's fairly pliant for as upset as he is.*

Ha- you're not fighting them alone.

Sky... Bird Boy, her ascension wasn't the fates. I'll blame them all day long actual but her ascending wasn't their doing. She died scared, miserable, and sicker than a dig because of a curse laid by some nasty deity somewhere that Demise strengthened when he died at her hands.

She was cursed to ascend, Sky. The fates didn't do that.

*He trails off into sharp chitters and the sound of his back leg thumping despite being a cloud.*

No because I might fuck up the garden if I see them. And I don't want to do that to Blackthorne or the garden.

The fates can take a long walk of a real short pier.

*He just burrows against you, trying to match your breathing but unable to do so. A pile of pots shatters far enough away not to hurt you.*

What would they even say? Huh? Sorry we stole your kid, we're just gonna raise her ourselves. Obviously we're great parents that's why we let Blackthorne's get locked away for thousands of years! We have a great success rate?!

[the-real-lu-sky]

It was. Tough. We can discuss it more later. Right now its not about me.

*I give a shall hum.*

Honestly Ive almost given you mine. I packed a spare. I know how much you like them.

*I sigh.*

I know. And while we cant change the past. We can keep looking forward to the future. Even if that takes a strange shape.

*As you burrow I direct you towards my head so I can nuzzle you. I keep my breathing steady.*

Or... hey. We have your kid... She is safe, her magic over death is too volatile to keep outside of any but the strongest of realms for more than a few hours at a time. She's staying with the one you know while we observe and help sometimes.

Its not the best. But from what Ive seen staying there. Blackthorne is the one doing most of the work. While the others maintain the flowers.

Her magic is. So much stronger now. Shes... well lets just say the fates themselves have been keeping protections on me just incase.

[luherooflegend]

... I just... I want you to know I'm willing to later is all.

*He snorts softly.*

You don't have to. We're in my world of boots. I have so many...

*He follows your direction and nuzzles your cheek.*

... I know. He told me... I just.

Fuck them. Okay?

I... I'm glad you're safe and all... but that doesn't mean they're worth forgiving.

*He mutters something but just burrows even closer to you.*

When does it stop hurting?

[the-real-lu-sky]

Of course. Thank you. I appreciate it.

Yeahhh... I know that but. Last time I checked Bird boys boots got hidden so he could never find them.

I reckon you just hold onto them at all times.

*I speak softly. Running through reassurances.*

There you go... thats it... itll be okay in the end...

*He chuckles.*

Maybe. What you need to do, is speak to them one on one. You might find out more from a perspective you didnt know before.

*I sigh softly. Pulling the sailcloth around to cover you. I coo softly.*

It... wont stop hurting. But it will get eaiser. And Im with you every step of the way.

[luherooflegend]

... good.

Sorry. You can have em back in a thousand years.

*He is not sure where the boots are honestly... they only appear sometimes.*

... Fucking maybe. Do I get to pick who?

*He burrows into the sailcloth, starting to become sleepy. Anger is exhausting.*

... 'm sorry you are. I never wanted that for you... but thank you... so so much.

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I chuckle.*

One thousand years on the dot I am coming back and getting my boots from you you know. I'm holding you too that.

I dont see why you cant. I know who'd I'd pick.

*I let you settle beneath the sailcloth. Circling a hand across you. Cooing softly.*

And i never wanted you to have to feel pain like this. Its okay. I will always be here for you when I am able.

Do you want to get some rest? I promise i will stay right here to protect you.

[luherooflegend]

Sure, show up then and you can have the boots back and the book on your feats.

*He huffs.*

I know who seems the least shitty.

*He's so tired it doesn't take much thought to find his answer.*

... Thanks, Bird Boy. I... I appreciate the shit out of you.

... yeah. Sleep... rest might be good.

I'm so sick of feeling my own feelings. It sucks.

[luherooflegend]

*Theres a swirling of magic nearby. And through the portal steps Blackthorne himself.*

Green. I... I need to speak to you if possible.

*He seems nervous for some reason.*

Future @the-gardener-patron-of-fate

*Green stands in the orchard, this piece is Emotions. He works on cutting back bad branches. He turns, setting down the loppers.*

Blackthorne? Is someone hurt?

*He's worried now, you never seem nervous. Ever. So what is happening?*

Are you hurt? Did the fates change their minds and decide to be pissbabies and punish you now?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*How does he say this...*

No... no not hurt. I'm fine, tori is fine, Sky is fine.

*How do you tell a father, that their kid has started calling you a father...*

Ori and Vena are fine. They... they haven't done anything...

*He pinches his nose.*

How well do you know Lolian?

[luherooflegend]

*He relaxes a little.*

Well... good. Uh... shit. Sorry I called them pissbabies. Probably...

*He goes still, unsure why that's a question.*

Pretty well. I've used it to bypass eavesdrop a long time.

... why? Do you need a translation?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

No... no you are not. Your distain for them will always be understandable. Even they know that.

*I grip my hands together.*

In a sense. Tori has begun calling me by a new name and I...

[luherooflegend]

... I'm sorry I said it to you?

*He frowns.*

What?

*Before you get a chance to say anytime further, Tori comes over while trilling and giggle happily.*

Hi! Hi! Tori find you! Hi!

Hi Clou' Bunny!

Vati! Hi!

*Tori comes to settle on your shoulders happily, trilling and preening your hair. Unfortunately, Vati seems to be the second word Tori can say in mortal tounge with a 't' sound.*

Vati visi' Clou' Bunny?

... What.

The.

Fuck?

Clou' Bunny say ba' word!

Did she just call you fucking 'vati'? Really?

Fuck!

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*My face pales as I hear Tori.*

Tori... tori please...

Yes hello Tori, please wait...

*He pales.*

Yes. Yes she did and I.. and I don't know where it came from and i didn't want to hide it from you I came as soon as i knew what it meant. I... I don't. I don't want to replace you and I... I couldn't keep it from you I...

*he raises hands to his mouth. its probably the first time you've seen such an expression. He looks almost upset.*

tori what did i tell you about bad words...

[luherooflegend]

*Green's magic starts acting up - shadows warp towards him, the light seems to warp towards him too, and he makes a chittering sound without meaning too. He... well it's very good no one here is mortal.*

Great. Okay.

Fuck me I guess.

*He wants to soothe ypu when he sees the expression, but he might make it worse if he touches you so. He simply shuts his mouth while mentally screaming all the bad words he knows.*

Tori sorry... Tori... jus' think they're fun? Fun say!

I think I need a goddess damned drink Hylia's fucking ass-

Tori say ass?

No. No you don't fucking say that, Tori.

Tori sad.

Yeah? Me too, kid.

Why Clou' Bunny sad?

Oh, you know, everything is a fucking mess.

... Tori help?

No, Tori. Ypu can't help.

Clou' Bunny mad?

Tori, can you just - can you just go find Sky? Please?

... Clou' Bunny mad. At Tori?

Tori. Go. Find. Bird Boy. Now.

No! Tori Don' wanna! Clou' Bunny no' boss Tori!

Yes I am the fucking boss of you I'm your - never mind. I can't do this shit.

Thanks for telling me, Blackthorne. I need to go... be anywhere else.

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*On instinct a breeze forms around the both of us. In an attempt to keep your magic contained. It cant do much, but it might slow it down if something were to happen.*

I'm so... so sorry... I didn't... I don't...

Tori that is your father. Please listen to him and go and find Sky. He should have been making pie back in my house.

*He looks down.*

I... of course. Of course. I'll... I can. finish this if you need to...

*He grips at his arms. And takes a few steps back from you.*

I... I'm sorry...

[luherooflegend]

*The breeze doesn't seem to change anything... but it does help Green remember where he is and keep from getting worse.*

I know. I just - I fucking can't.

No? Tori have no father? Tori have Vati!

... Tori go fin' Lof' Lof' 'Ky...

*She makes a sad sound and slowly trails away, but she does listen.*

*Green takes a slow breath. At least Tori listens to someone- nope can't say that too upset.*

I can't - Thank you. I just... I need to go.

I... It's not your fault.

*He sounds unsuccessful about that.*

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

you do. You do have a father tori he is right here...

*my hands cover my face.*

tori please...

*Its so much worse than I had expected.*

I...

Green I... I'm so sorry. I...

*I'm shaking. You can see a tear.*

I... don't want to replace you. I...

Sky... sky's waiting for you in Boot world...

[luherooflegend]

*Tori doesn't argue again... but she doesn't have a father? Silly Flower Man.*

*Gren reaches out but stops half way and drops his hand down.*

I...

I am not in a place to respond to anything. I am not giving you the silent treatment I am trying to not say things I don't mean.

*That spiel is tense and said through gritted teeth. Something from therapy, but he turns around and heads off to boot world after he- he doesn't want you to cry. He just... he doesn't know.*

*When he makes it to boot world his form breaks down into a cloud again.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Blackthorne nods.*

I understand. Truely. I shall sort out the orchard for you. And speak to tori about this... ive tried to explain but it seems I have more to do...

*He turns as you do. Listening to the portal open and close before he shrinks down besides a tree. Holding his knees.*

--

*In boot world sky has settles himself besides a large stack of boots. Humming a gentle tune. He hears the portal open and moves to investigate.*

Green?

[luherooflegend]

Don't bother. She's already decided, so unless you don't like the title, there's no point.

*The portal shuts behind him, and the air calms down again.*

-------

*The cloud just makes upset chittering and buzzing sounds until he registers Sky.*

Tori hates me

She hates me and I've been replaced and it's all the fates fucking fault and I hate everything and everyone-

I'm never going home again all I do is ruin everything

*There's the spiral.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I give a soft smile as I move towards you.*

If tori hated you she'd have thrown angry birds at you.

*I sit near you. Within cloud hugging distance if you want it.*

You dont mean that.

*I open my arms and offer a hug. My voice gentle.*

Give your brother Sky a hug and talk to me. I'm here for you.

*Hug first. Then we can work through the feelings.*

Why do you think you've been replaced?

[luherooflegend]

*He just makes a sad buzzing sound and the thumping sound.*

She does hate me!

I do mean it...

*He grumbles about something, but he wraps you up in a cloud hug when prompted, careful not to overwhelm you.*

'M sorry 'm a mess...

I just...

I've been replaced, Sky. She doesn't have a father according to her but she has a Vati - She's calling Blackthorne Vati beauty I'm failing her all over again!

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ive seen what she does when she hates something. Trust me Green. She loves you.

No you dont.

*I hum gently. Running a hand down the cloud to comfort you.*

You have nothing to apologise for. I mean it. Its a hard time for you, and I understand.

You are not being replaced. And you are not failing her all over again.

Just because she calls him Vati dosent replace what you are.

Audrah didnt replace did she? But you call her Mama.

It took you time to remember who we were. Its going to take time for her to remember who we all are too.

[luherooflegend]

... Feels like she hates me.

*He sighs, leaning into you.*

I am failing her though. That's all I've Dime with her lately. She was so angry and I don't know what I did wrong before she passed and now she doest even have a father.

I knew when someone was family, Bird Boy. She remembers Crimson more than me.

... I am being replaced though and I deserve it. I didn't have a mom to replace, Sky. Blackthorne is a better father than Iverson ever been.

If I wasn't be replaced why doesn't she know who the hell I am?

[the-real-lu-sky]

I promise you, if she hated uou she'd have sent so much death magic at you.

She does have a father Green. She's just having trouble remembering. But she loves you. You ended up with a nickname and everything.

Dont forget, weve been working in a time pocket. Its been years in blackthornes realm. Shes met crimson multiple times.

And, much it it was when you were a little deity. You recognised crimson as being connected to me.

*I give the cloud a squeeze.*

But you didnt remember your parental figures. Any of them. For quite some time.

*I sigh.*

Because she dosent remember anybody. We've tried to give her an idea of who everyone is but its always in the discussion of new friends.

Shown them flowers and asked her to feel who they are with the magic.

Green she... didnt recognise Alfie. Not with his flower or his picture. I promise you she isnt doing it purposefully.

[luherooflegend]

... Yeah... yeah...

*He just makes a sad sound that's hard to describe beyond 'upset cloud'.*

I guess....

I... Would be surprised if she hasn't broken out to go see Crimson specifically....

I just... I want my kid back, Sky, and everything keeps getting in the way. Nothing I do is enough to keep her.

*He sighs heavily, still chittering but not as much.*

I didn't have parents, Bird Boy. There was fuck all to remember.

*He makes a broken little squeaking sound.*

But- not even Alfie? Nothing? Not a nickname? Not anything?

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I make a gently pushing sound as I pull you into me a little. Holding you as best as one can while holding a cloud.*

We started bringing Crimson to her because she kept breaking out. Ans it was getting pretty difficult to keep the whole. Bird boy is hanging out with you back home thing to use as a way to get her back when I was with crim a lot.

*I hum.*

I know you do Green. I know you do. And your little girl is in there I promise you that. She will come back to you and she will love you just as much as she did before.

But you did have parental figures.

*I shrink at the sound. Worried ive upset you more.*

Not to begin with. She recognised your magic first. Your fate flower is a part of her little collection whereas his isnt as of yet.

I think she knows you are important to her. But cant give you a reason as to why just yet.

[luherooflegend]

Yeah... that'd be hard...

Crim probably loves it though. He... he loves attention. And the kids.

*He just sobs a little.*

No she isn't! She's never coming back! She didn't love me before she was so mad she couldn't stand me. She's her and he hates me.

*Ah that's a longer seated fear than the ascension.*

*He just mumbles and purrs to try to self soothe.*

Is she... are we sure? She- she's always known him.

... Where is his flower if she doesn't have it?

I think I need to go tell the fates to fuck all the way off. How dare they take that from her?

[the-real-lu-sky]

He does love attention.

*As you sob I pull you into my chest as best I can. Moving a hand up and down the cloud in hopes it helps.*

She dosent hate you Green. I can tell you that first hand. She loves you all and she was so scared of loosing everybody. Your little girl loved you and still loves you.

*I hum.*

His flower is in the gardens. Ours. Mine and yours as well as blackthornes and the fates. Shes gaining more but as of right now. Those are the ones I know.

I think there is a hint of familiarity in there somewhere. But her magic is too volatile still for her to distinguish.

I know you dont like the fates very much. But they are trying their best.

[luherooflegend]

He does.

*He just curls around you further.*

No she doesn't. She was so angry at me and I don't know why! What did I even do?! What am I supposed to do knowing I fail her at every turn?!

How did you go that long thinking I was angry?

*He just sobs again, buzzing miserably.*

I hate them. I hate the fates so much.

I should have known better than to believe the benevolent act!

They aren't trying, Bird Boy, they're try to fuck up my life and my family life!

They stood there and let Future whatever her name was chain Blackthorne in place! Like a neglected dog!

Fuck them

I am going to burn them to the ground

*He... has no idea how to do that.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

Me?

I... it wasnt easy. Lots of restless nights. Trying to think of new ways to speak to you. Its sometbing i hope never to repeat.

*I shuffle backwards leaning against some boots before pulling one from the stack. And offering it.*

Here.

*I then gather you tightly in my arms.*

Theyve made some mistakes. Sure. And I will be the first to fight them on that one but they are also the reason we even have a chance green. Fate decided to let her ascended into something we would still be able to see.

*I shuffle again so I can have you gathered on my chest. Running a hand over you.*

Have you asked them the full story on that one?

*I breathe slowly and gently. Hoping it will steady your anger.*

[luherooflegend]

That... sounds miserable. I'm... I'm so sorry. I - can't have hard conversations right now... but if you want to talk more later about all that stuff we can. I know... it doesn't just go away after years because we talked once.

*He takes the boot, buzzing still but pulling it into the cloud hug.*

Thanks...

*He just sighs, letting you gather him. He's fairly pliant for as upset as he is.*

Ha- you're not fighting them alone.

Sky... Bird Boy, her ascension wasn't the fates. I'll blame them all day long actual but her ascending wasn't their doing. She died scared, miserable, and sicker than a dig because of a curse laid by some nasty deity somewhere that Demise strengthened when he died at her hands.

She was cursed to ascend, Sky. The fates didn't do that.

*He trails off into sharp chitters and the sound of his back leg thumping despite being a cloud.*

No because I might fuck up the garden if I see them. And I don't want to do that to Blackthorne or the garden.

The fates can take a long walk of a real short pier.

*He just burrows against you, trying to match your breathing but unable to do so. A pile of pots shatters far enough away not to hurt you.*

What would they even say? Huh? Sorry we stole your kid, we're just gonna raise her ourselves. Obviously we're great parents that's why we let Blackthorne's get locked away for thousands of years! We have a great success rate?!

[the-real-lu-sky]

It was. Tough. We can discuss it more later. Right now its not about me.

*I give a shall hum.*

Honestly Ive almost given you mine. I packed a spare. I know how much you like them.

*I sigh.*

I know. And while we cant change the past. We can keep looking forward to the future. Even if that takes a strange shape.

*As you burrow I direct you towards my head so I can nuzzle you. I keep my breathing steady.*

Or... hey. We have your kid... She is safe, her magic over death is too volatile to keep outside of any but the strongest of realms for more than a few hours at a time. She's staying with the one you know while we observe and help sometimes.

Its not the best. But from what Ive seen staying there. Blackthorne is the one doing most of the work. While the others maintain the flowers.

Her magic is. So much stronger now. Shes... well lets just say the fates themselves have been keeping protections on me just incase.

[luherooflegend]

... I just... I want you to know I'm willing to later is all.

*He snorts softly.*

You don't have to. We're in my world of boots. I have so many...

*He follows your direction and nuzzles your cheek.*

... I know. He told me... I just.

Fuck them. Okay?

I... I'm glad you're safe and all... but that doesn't mean they're worth forgiving.

*He mutters something but just burrows even closer to you.*

When does it stop hurting?

[the-real-lu-sky]

Of course. Thank you. I appreciate it.

Yeahhh... I know that but. Last time I checked Bird boys boots got hidden so he could never find them.

I reckon you just hold onto them at all times.

*I speak softly. Running through reassurances.*

There you go... thats it... itll be okay in the end...

*He chuckles.*

Maybe. What you need to do, is speak to them one on one. You might find out more from a perspective you didnt know before.

*I sigh softly. Pulling the sailcloth around to cover you. I coo softly.*

It... wont stop hurting. But it will get eaiser. And Im with you every step of the way.

[luherooflegend]

... good.

Sorry. You can have em back in a thousand years.

*He is not sure where the boots are honestly... they only appear sometimes.*

... Fucking maybe. Do I get to pick who?

*He burrows into the sailcloth, starting to become sleepy. Anger is exhausting.*

... 'm sorry you are. I never wanted that for you... but thank you... so so much.

[luherooflegend]

*Theres a swirling of magic nearby. And through the portal steps Blackthorne himself.*

Green. I... I need to speak to you if possible.

*He seems nervous for some reason.*

Future @the-gardener-patron-of-fate

*Green stands in the orchard, this piece is Emotions. He works on cutting back bad branches. He turns, setting down the loppers.*

Blackthorne? Is someone hurt?

*He's worried now, you never seem nervous. Ever. So what is happening?*

Are you hurt? Did the fates change their minds and decide to be pissbabies and punish you now?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*How does he say this...*

No... no not hurt. I'm fine, tori is fine, Sky is fine.

*How do you tell a father, that their kid has started calling you a father...*

Ori and Vena are fine. They... they haven't done anything...

*He pinches his nose.*

How well do you know Lolian?

[luherooflegend]

*He relaxes a little.*

Well... good. Uh... shit. Sorry I called them pissbabies. Probably...

*He goes still, unsure why that's a question.*

Pretty well. I've used it to bypass eavesdrop a long time.

... why? Do you need a translation?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

No... no you are not. Your distain for them will always be understandable. Even they know that.

*I grip my hands together.*

In a sense. Tori has begun calling me by a new name and I...

[luherooflegend]

... I'm sorry I said it to you?

*He frowns.*

What?

*Before you get a chance to say anytime further, Tori comes over while trilling and giggle happily.*

Hi! Hi! Tori find you! Hi!

Hi Clou' Bunny!

Vati! Hi!

*Tori comes to settle on your shoulders happily, trilling and preening your hair. Unfortunately, Vati seems to be the second word Tori can say in mortal tounge with a 't' sound.*

Vati visi' Clou' Bunny?

... What.

The.

Fuck?

Clou' Bunny say ba' word!

Did she just call you fucking 'vati'? Really?

Fuck!

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*My face pales as I hear Tori.*

Tori... tori please...

Yes hello Tori, please wait...

*He pales.*

Yes. Yes she did and I.. and I don't know where it came from and i didn't want to hide it from you I came as soon as i knew what it meant. I... I don't. I don't want to replace you and I... I couldn't keep it from you I...

*he raises hands to his mouth. its probably the first time you've seen such an expression. He looks almost upset.*

tori what did i tell you about bad words...

[luherooflegend]

*Green's magic starts acting up - shadows warp towards him, the light seems to warp towards him too, and he makes a chittering sound without meaning too. He... well it's very good no one here is mortal.*

Great. Okay.

Fuck me I guess.

*He wants to soothe ypu when he sees the expression, but he might make it worse if he touches you so. He simply shuts his mouth while mentally screaming all the bad words he knows.*

Tori sorry... Tori... jus' think they're fun? Fun say!

I think I need a goddess damned drink Hylia's fucking ass-

Tori say ass?

No. No you don't fucking say that, Tori.

Tori sad.

Yeah? Me too, kid.

Why Clou' Bunny sad?

Oh, you know, everything is a fucking mess.

... Tori help?

No, Tori. Ypu can't help.

Clou' Bunny mad?

Tori, can you just - can you just go find Sky? Please?

... Clou' Bunny mad. At Tori?

Tori. Go. Find. Bird Boy. Now.

No! Tori Don' wanna! Clou' Bunny no' boss Tori!

Yes I am the fucking boss of you I'm your - never mind. I can't do this shit.

Thanks for telling me, Blackthorne. I need to go... be anywhere else.

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*On instinct a breeze forms around the both of us. In an attempt to keep your magic contained. It cant do much, but it might slow it down if something were to happen.*

I'm so... so sorry... I didn't... I don't...

Tori that is your father. Please listen to him and go and find Sky. He should have been making pie back in my house.

*He looks down.*

I... of course. Of course. I'll... I can. finish this if you need to...

*He grips at his arms. And takes a few steps back from you.*

I... I'm sorry...

[luherooflegend]

*The breeze doesn't seem to change anything... but it does help Green remember where he is and keep from getting worse.*

I know. I just - I fucking can't.

No? Tori have no father? Tori have Vati!

... Tori go fin' Lof' Lof' 'Ky...

*She makes a sad sound and slowly trails away, but she does listen.*

*Green takes a slow breath. At least Tori listens to someone- nope can't say that too upset.*

I can't - Thank you. I just... I need to go.

I... It's not your fault.

*He sounds unsuccessful about that.*

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

you do. You do have a father tori he is right here...

*my hands cover my face.*

tori please...

*Its so much worse than I had expected.*

I...

Green I... I'm so sorry. I...

*I'm shaking. You can see a tear.*

I... don't want to replace you. I...

Sky... sky's waiting for you in Boot world...

[luherooflegend]

*Tori doesn't argue again... but she doesn't have a father? Silly Flower Man.*

*Gren reaches out but stops half way and drops his hand down.*

I...

I am not in a place to respond to anything. I am not giving you the silent treatment I am trying to not say things I don't mean.

*That spiel is tense and said through gritted teeth. Something from therapy, but he turns around and heads off to boot world after he- he doesn't want you to cry. He just... he doesn't know.*

*When he makes it to boot world his form breaks down into a cloud again.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Blackthorne nods.*

I understand. Truely. I shall sort out the orchard for you. And speak to tori about this... ive tried to explain but it seems I have more to do...

*He turns as you do. Listening to the portal open and close before he shrinks down besides a tree. Holding his knees.*

--

*In boot world sky has settles himself besides a large stack of boots. Humming a gentle tune. He hears the portal open and moves to investigate.*

Green?

[luherooflegend]

Don't bother. She's already decided, so unless you don't like the title, there's no point.

*The portal shuts behind him, and the air calms down again.*

-------

*The cloud just makes upset chittering and buzzing sounds until he registers Sky.*

Tori hates me

She hates me and I've been replaced and it's all the fates fucking fault and I hate everything and everyone-

I'm never going home again all I do is ruin everything

*There's the spiral.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I give a soft smile as I move towards you.*

If tori hated you she'd have thrown angry birds at you.

*I sit near you. Within cloud hugging distance if you want it.*

You dont mean that.

*I open my arms and offer a hug. My voice gentle.*

Give your brother Sky a hug and talk to me. I'm here for you.

*Hug first. Then we can work through the feelings.*

Why do you think you've been replaced?

[luherooflegend]

*He just makes a sad buzzing sound and the thumping sound.*

She does hate me!

I do mean it...

*He grumbles about something, but he wraps you up in a cloud hug when prompted, careful not to overwhelm you.*

'M sorry 'm a mess...

I just...

I've been replaced, Sky. She doesn't have a father according to her but she has a Vati - She's calling Blackthorne Vati beauty I'm failing her all over again!

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ive seen what she does when she hates something. Trust me Green. She loves you.

No you dont.

*I hum gently. Running a hand down the cloud to comfort you.*

You have nothing to apologise for. I mean it. Its a hard time for you, and I understand.

You are not being replaced. And you are not failing her all over again.

Just because she calls him Vati dosent replace what you are.

Audrah didnt replace did she? But you call her Mama.

It took you time to remember who we were. Its going to take time for her to remember who we all are too.

[luherooflegend]

... Feels like she hates me.

*He sighs, leaning into you.*

I am failing her though. That's all I've Dime with her lately. She was so angry and I don't know what I did wrong before she passed and now she doest even have a father.

I knew when someone was family, Bird Boy. She remembers Crimson more than me.

... I am being replaced though and I deserve it. I didn't have a mom to replace, Sky. Blackthorne is a better father than Iverson ever been.

If I wasn't be replaced why doesn't she know who the hell I am?

[the-real-lu-sky]

I promise you, if she hated uou she'd have sent so much death magic at you.

She does have a father Green. She's just having trouble remembering. But she loves you. You ended up with a nickname and everything.

Dont forget, weve been working in a time pocket. Its been years in blackthornes realm. Shes met crimson multiple times.

And, much it it was when you were a little deity. You recognised crimson as being connected to me.

*I give the cloud a squeeze.*

But you didnt remember your parental figures. Any of them. For quite some time.

*I sigh.*

Because she dosent remember anybody. We've tried to give her an idea of who everyone is but its always in the discussion of new friends.

Shown them flowers and asked her to feel who they are with the magic.

Green she... didnt recognise Alfie. Not with his flower or his picture. I promise you she isnt doing it purposefully.

[luherooflegend]

... Yeah... yeah...

*He just makes a sad sound that's hard to describe beyond 'upset cloud'.*

I guess....

I... Would be surprised if she hasn't broken out to go see Crimson specifically....

I just... I want my kid back, Sky, and everything keeps getting in the way. Nothing I do is enough to keep her.

*He sighs heavily, still chittering but not as much.*

I didn't have parents, Bird Boy. There was fuck all to remember.

*He makes a broken little squeaking sound.*

But- not even Alfie? Nothing? Not a nickname? Not anything?

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I make a gently pushing sound as I pull you into me a little. Holding you as best as one can while holding a cloud.*

We started bringing Crimson to her because she kept breaking out. Ans it was getting pretty difficult to keep the whole. Bird boy is hanging out with you back home thing to use as a way to get her back when I was with crim a lot.

*I hum.*

I know you do Green. I know you do. And your little girl is in there I promise you that. She will come back to you and she will love you just as much as she did before.

But you did have parental figures.

*I shrink at the sound. Worried ive upset you more.*

Not to begin with. She recognised your magic first. Your fate flower is a part of her little collection whereas his isnt as of yet.

I think she knows you are important to her. But cant give you a reason as to why just yet.

[luherooflegend]

Yeah... that'd be hard...

Crim probably loves it though. He... he loves attention. And the kids.

*He just sobs a little.*

No she isn't! She's never coming back! She didn't love me before she was so mad she couldn't stand me. She's her and he hates me.

*Ah that's a longer seated fear than the ascension.*

*He just mumbles and purrs to try to self soothe.*

Is she... are we sure? She- she's always known him.

... Where is his flower if she doesn't have it?

I think I need to go tell the fates to fuck all the way off. How dare they take that from her?

[the-real-lu-sky]

He does love attention.

*As you sob I pull you into my chest as best I can. Moving a hand up and down the cloud in hopes it helps.*

She dosent hate you Green. I can tell you that first hand. She loves you all and she was so scared of loosing everybody. Your little girl loved you and still loves you.

*I hum.*

His flower is in the gardens. Ours. Mine and yours as well as blackthornes and the fates. Shes gaining more but as of right now. Those are the ones I know.

I think there is a hint of familiarity in there somewhere. But her magic is too volatile still for her to distinguish.

I know you dont like the fates very much. But they are trying their best.

[luherooflegend]

He does.

*He just curls around you further.*

No she doesn't. She was so angry at me and I don't know why! What did I even do?! What am I supposed to do knowing I fail her at every turn?!

How did you go that long thinking I was angry?

*He just sobs again, buzzing miserably.*

I hate them. I hate the fates so much.

I should have known better than to believe the benevolent act!

They aren't trying, Bird Boy, they're try to fuck up my life and my family life!

They stood there and let Future whatever her name was chain Blackthorne in place! Like a neglected dog!

Fuck them

I am going to burn them to the ground

*He... has no idea how to do that.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

Me?

I... it wasnt easy. Lots of restless nights. Trying to think of new ways to speak to you. Its sometbing i hope never to repeat.

*I shuffle backwards leaning against some boots before pulling one from the stack. And offering it.*

Here.

*I then gather you tightly in my arms.*

Theyve made some mistakes. Sure. And I will be the first to fight them on that one but they are also the reason we even have a chance green. Fate decided to let her ascended into something we would still be able to see.

*I shuffle again so I can have you gathered on my chest. Running a hand over you.*

Have you asked them the full story on that one?

*I breathe slowly and gently. Hoping it will steady your anger.*

[luherooflegend]

That... sounds miserable. I'm... I'm so sorry. I - can't have hard conversations right now... but if you want to talk more later about all that stuff we can. I know... it doesn't just go away after years because we talked once.

*He takes the boot, buzzing still but pulling it into the cloud hug.*

Thanks...

*He just sighs, letting you gather him. He's fairly pliant for as upset as he is.*

Ha- you're not fighting them alone.

Sky... Bird Boy, her ascension wasn't the fates. I'll blame them all day long actual but her ascending wasn't their doing. She died scared, miserable, and sicker than a dig because of a curse laid by some nasty deity somewhere that Demise strengthened when he died at her hands.

She was cursed to ascend, Sky. The fates didn't do that.

*He trails off into sharp chitters and the sound of his back leg thumping despite being a cloud.*

No because I might fuck up the garden if I see them. And I don't want to do that to Blackthorne or the garden.

The fates can take a long walk of a real short pier.

*He just burrows against you, trying to match your breathing but unable to do so. A pile of pots shatters far enough away not to hurt you.*

What would they even say? Huh? Sorry we stole your kid, we're just gonna raise her ourselves. Obviously we're great parents that's why we let Blackthorne's get locked away for thousands of years! We have a great success rate?!

[the-real-lu-sky]

It was. Tough. We can discuss it more later. Right now its not about me.

*I give a shall hum.*

Honestly Ive almost given you mine. I packed a spare. I know how much you like them.

*I sigh.*

I know. And while we cant change the past. We can keep looking forward to the future. Even if that takes a strange shape.

*As you burrow I direct you towards my head so I can nuzzle you. I keep my breathing steady.*

Or... hey. We have your kid... She is safe, her magic over death is too volatile to keep outside of any but the strongest of realms for more than a few hours at a time. She's staying with the one you know while we observe and help sometimes.

Its not the best. But from what Ive seen staying there. Blackthorne is the one doing most of the work. While the others maintain the flowers.

Her magic is. So much stronger now. Shes... well lets just say the fates themselves have been keeping protections on me just incase.

[luherooflegend]

... I just... I want you to know I'm willing to later is all.

*He snorts softly.*

You don't have to. We're in my world of boots. I have so many...

*He follows your direction and nuzzles your cheek.*

... I know. He told me... I just.

Fuck them. Okay?

I... I'm glad you're safe and all... but that doesn't mean they're worth forgiving.

*He mutters something but just burrows even closer to you.*

When does it stop hurting?

[the-real-lu-sky]

Of course. Thank you. I appreciate it.

Yeahhh... I know that but. Last time I checked Bird boys boots got hidden so he could never find them.

I reckon you just hold onto them at all times.

*I speak softly. Running through reassurances.*

There you go... thats it... itll be okay in the end...

*He chuckles.*

Maybe. What you need to do, is speak to them one on one. You might find out more from a perspective you didnt know before.

*I sigh softly. Pulling the sailcloth around to cover you. I coo softly.*

It... wont stop hurting. But it will get eaiser. And Im with you every step of the way.

[luherooflegend]

... good.

Sorry. You can have em back in a thousand years.

*He is not sure where the boots are honestly... they only appear sometimes.*

... Fucking maybe. Do I get to pick who?

*He burrows into the sailcloth, starting to become sleepy. Anger is exhausting.*

... 'm sorry you are. I never wanted that for you... but thank you... so so much.

[luherooflegend]

*Theres a swirling of magic nearby. And through the portal steps Blackthorne himself.*

Green. I... I need to speak to you if possible.

*He seems nervous for some reason.*

Future @the-gardener-patron-of-fate

*Green stands in the orchard, this piece is Emotions. He works on cutting back bad branches. He turns, setting down the loppers.*

Blackthorne? Is someone hurt?

*He's worried now, you never seem nervous. Ever. So what is happening?*

Are you hurt? Did the fates change their minds and decide to be pissbabies and punish you now?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*How does he say this...*

No... no not hurt. I'm fine, tori is fine, Sky is fine.

*How do you tell a father, that their kid has started calling you a father...*

Ori and Vena are fine. They... they haven't done anything...

*He pinches his nose.*

How well do you know Lolian?

[luherooflegend]

*He relaxes a little.*

Well... good. Uh... shit. Sorry I called them pissbabies. Probably...

*He goes still, unsure why that's a question.*

Pretty well. I've used it to bypass eavesdrop a long time.

... why? Do you need a translation?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

No... no you are not. Your distain for them will always be understandable. Even they know that.

*I grip my hands together.*

In a sense. Tori has begun calling me by a new name and I...

[luherooflegend]

... I'm sorry I said it to you?

*He frowns.*

What?

*Before you get a chance to say anytime further, Tori comes over while trilling and giggle happily.*

Hi! Hi! Tori find you! Hi!

Hi Clou' Bunny!

Vati! Hi!

*Tori comes to settle on your shoulders happily, trilling and preening your hair. Unfortunately, Vati seems to be the second word Tori can say in mortal tounge with a 't' sound.*

Vati visi' Clou' Bunny?

... What.

The.

Fuck?

Clou' Bunny say ba' word!

Did she just call you fucking 'vati'? Really?

Fuck!

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*My face pales as I hear Tori.*

Tori... tori please...

Yes hello Tori, please wait...

*He pales.*

Yes. Yes she did and I.. and I don't know where it came from and i didn't want to hide it from you I came as soon as i knew what it meant. I... I don't. I don't want to replace you and I... I couldn't keep it from you I...

*he raises hands to his mouth. its probably the first time you've seen such an expression. He looks almost upset.*

tori what did i tell you about bad words...

[luherooflegend]

*Green's magic starts acting up - shadows warp towards him, the light seems to warp towards him too, and he makes a chittering sound without meaning too. He... well it's very good no one here is mortal.*

Great. Okay.

Fuck me I guess.

*He wants to soothe ypu when he sees the expression, but he might make it worse if he touches you so. He simply shuts his mouth while mentally screaming all the bad words he knows.*

Tori sorry... Tori... jus' think they're fun? Fun say!

I think I need a goddess damned drink Hylia's fucking ass-

Tori say ass?

No. No you don't fucking say that, Tori.

Tori sad.

Yeah? Me too, kid.

Why Clou' Bunny sad?

Oh, you know, everything is a fucking mess.

... Tori help?

No, Tori. Ypu can't help.

Clou' Bunny mad?

Tori, can you just - can you just go find Sky? Please?

... Clou' Bunny mad. At Tori?

Tori. Go. Find. Bird Boy. Now.

No! Tori Don' wanna! Clou' Bunny no' boss Tori!

Yes I am the fucking boss of you I'm your - never mind. I can't do this shit.

Thanks for telling me, Blackthorne. I need to go... be anywhere else.

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*On instinct a breeze forms around the both of us. In an attempt to keep your magic contained. It cant do much, but it might slow it down if something were to happen.*

I'm so... so sorry... I didn't... I don't...

Tori that is your father. Please listen to him and go and find Sky. He should have been making pie back in my house.

*He looks down.*

I... of course. Of course. I'll... I can. finish this if you need to...

*He grips at his arms. And takes a few steps back from you.*

I... I'm sorry...

[luherooflegend]

*The breeze doesn't seem to change anything... but it does help Green remember where he is and keep from getting worse.*

I know. I just - I fucking can't.

No? Tori have no father? Tori have Vati!

... Tori go fin' Lof' Lof' 'Ky...

*She makes a sad sound and slowly trails away, but she does listen.*

*Green takes a slow breath. At least Tori listens to someone- nope can't say that too upset.*

I can't - Thank you. I just... I need to go.

I... It's not your fault.

*He sounds unsuccessful about that.*

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

you do. You do have a father tori he is right here...

*my hands cover my face.*

tori please...

*Its so much worse than I had expected.*

I...

Green I... I'm so sorry. I...

*I'm shaking. You can see a tear.*

I... don't want to replace you. I...

Sky... sky's waiting for you in Boot world...

[luherooflegend]

*Tori doesn't argue again... but she doesn't have a father? Silly Flower Man.*

*Gren reaches out but stops half way and drops his hand down.*

I...

I am not in a place to respond to anything. I am not giving you the silent treatment I am trying to not say things I don't mean.

*That spiel is tense and said through gritted teeth. Something from therapy, but he turns around and heads off to boot world after he- he doesn't want you to cry. He just... he doesn't know.*

*When he makes it to boot world his form breaks down into a cloud again.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Blackthorne nods.*

I understand. Truely. I shall sort out the orchard for you. And speak to tori about this... ive tried to explain but it seems I have more to do...

*He turns as you do. Listening to the portal open and close before he shrinks down besides a tree. Holding his knees.*

--

*In boot world sky has settles himself besides a large stack of boots. Humming a gentle tune. He hears the portal open and moves to investigate.*

Green?

[luherooflegend]

Don't bother. She's already decided, so unless you don't like the title, there's no point.

*The portal shuts behind him, and the air calms down again.*

-------

*The cloud just makes upset chittering and buzzing sounds until he registers Sky.*

Tori hates me

She hates me and I've been replaced and it's all the fates fucking fault and I hate everything and everyone-

I'm never going home again all I do is ruin everything

*There's the spiral.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I give a soft smile as I move towards you.*

If tori hated you she'd have thrown angry birds at you.

*I sit near you. Within cloud hugging distance if you want it.*

You dont mean that.

*I open my arms and offer a hug. My voice gentle.*

Give your brother Sky a hug and talk to me. I'm here for you.

*Hug first. Then we can work through the feelings.*

Why do you think you've been replaced?

[luherooflegend]

*He just makes a sad buzzing sound and the thumping sound.*

She does hate me!

I do mean it...

*He grumbles about something, but he wraps you up in a cloud hug when prompted, careful not to overwhelm you.*

'M sorry 'm a mess...

I just...

I've been replaced, Sky. She doesn't have a father according to her but she has a Vati - She's calling Blackthorne Vati beauty I'm failing her all over again!

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ive seen what she does when she hates something. Trust me Green. She loves you.

No you dont.

*I hum gently. Running a hand down the cloud to comfort you.*

You have nothing to apologise for. I mean it. Its a hard time for you, and I understand.

You are not being replaced. And you are not failing her all over again.

Just because she calls him Vati dosent replace what you are.

Audrah didnt replace did she? But you call her Mama.

It took you time to remember who we were. Its going to take time for her to remember who we all are too.

[luherooflegend]

... Feels like she hates me.

*He sighs, leaning into you.*

I am failing her though. That's all I've Dime with her lately. She was so angry and I don't know what I did wrong before she passed and now she doest even have a father.

I knew when someone was family, Bird Boy. She remembers Crimson more than me.

... I am being replaced though and I deserve it. I didn't have a mom to replace, Sky. Blackthorne is a better father than Iverson ever been.

If I wasn't be replaced why doesn't she know who the hell I am?

[the-real-lu-sky]

I promise you, if she hated uou she'd have sent so much death magic at you.

She does have a father Green. She's just having trouble remembering. But she loves you. You ended up with a nickname and everything.

Dont forget, weve been working in a time pocket. Its been years in blackthornes realm. Shes met crimson multiple times.

And, much it it was when you were a little deity. You recognised crimson as being connected to me.

*I give the cloud a squeeze.*

But you didnt remember your parental figures. Any of them. For quite some time.

*I sigh.*

Because she dosent remember anybody. We've tried to give her an idea of who everyone is but its always in the discussion of new friends.

Shown them flowers and asked her to feel who they are with the magic.

Green she... didnt recognise Alfie. Not with his flower or his picture. I promise you she isnt doing it purposefully.

[luherooflegend]

... Yeah... yeah...

*He just makes a sad sound that's hard to describe beyond 'upset cloud'.*

I guess....

I... Would be surprised if she hasn't broken out to go see Crimson specifically....

I just... I want my kid back, Sky, and everything keeps getting in the way. Nothing I do is enough to keep her.

*He sighs heavily, still chittering but not as much.*

I didn't have parents, Bird Boy. There was fuck all to remember.

*He makes a broken little squeaking sound.*

But- not even Alfie? Nothing? Not a nickname? Not anything?

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I make a gently pushing sound as I pull you into me a little. Holding you as best as one can while holding a cloud.*

We started bringing Crimson to her because she kept breaking out. Ans it was getting pretty difficult to keep the whole. Bird boy is hanging out with you back home thing to use as a way to get her back when I was with crim a lot.

*I hum.*

I know you do Green. I know you do. And your little girl is in there I promise you that. She will come back to you and she will love you just as much as she did before.

But you did have parental figures.

*I shrink at the sound. Worried ive upset you more.*

Not to begin with. She recognised your magic first. Your fate flower is a part of her little collection whereas his isnt as of yet.

I think she knows you are important to her. But cant give you a reason as to why just yet.

[luherooflegend]

Yeah... that'd be hard...

Crim probably loves it though. He... he loves attention. And the kids.

*He just sobs a little.*

No she isn't! She's never coming back! She didn't love me before she was so mad she couldn't stand me. She's her and he hates me.

*Ah that's a longer seated fear than the ascension.*

*He just mumbles and purrs to try to self soothe.*

Is she... are we sure? She- she's always known him.

... Where is his flower if she doesn't have it?

I think I need to go tell the fates to fuck all the way off. How dare they take that from her?

[the-real-lu-sky]

He does love attention.

*As you sob I pull you into my chest as best I can. Moving a hand up and down the cloud in hopes it helps.*

She dosent hate you Green. I can tell you that first hand. She loves you all and she was so scared of loosing everybody. Your little girl loved you and still loves you.

*I hum.*

His flower is in the gardens. Ours. Mine and yours as well as blackthornes and the fates. Shes gaining more but as of right now. Those are the ones I know.

I think there is a hint of familiarity in there somewhere. But her magic is too volatile still for her to distinguish.

I know you dont like the fates very much. But they are trying their best.

[luherooflegend]

He does.

*He just curls around you further.*

No she doesn't. She was so angry at me and I don't know why! What did I even do?! What am I supposed to do knowing I fail her at every turn?!

How did you go that long thinking I was angry?

*He just sobs again, buzzing miserably.*

I hate them. I hate the fates so much.

I should have known better than to believe the benevolent act!

They aren't trying, Bird Boy, they're try to fuck up my life and my family life!

They stood there and let Future whatever her name was chain Blackthorne in place! Like a neglected dog!

Fuck them

I am going to burn them to the ground

*He... has no idea how to do that.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

Me?

I... it wasnt easy. Lots of restless nights. Trying to think of new ways to speak to you. Its sometbing i hope never to repeat.

*I shuffle backwards leaning against some boots before pulling one from the stack. And offering it.*

Here.

*I then gather you tightly in my arms.*

Theyve made some mistakes. Sure. And I will be the first to fight them on that one but they are also the reason we even have a chance green. Fate decided to let her ascended into something we would still be able to see.

*I shuffle again so I can have you gathered on my chest. Running a hand over you.*

Have you asked them the full story on that one?

*I breathe slowly and gently. Hoping it will steady your anger.*

[luherooflegend]

That... sounds miserable. I'm... I'm so sorry. I - can't have hard conversations right now... but if you want to talk more later about all that stuff we can. I know... it doesn't just go away after years because we talked once.

*He takes the boot, buzzing still but pulling it into the cloud hug.*

Thanks...

*He just sighs, letting you gather him. He's fairly pliant for as upset as he is.*

Ha- you're not fighting them alone.

Sky... Bird Boy, her ascension wasn't the fates. I'll blame them all day long actual but her ascending wasn't their doing. She died scared, miserable, and sicker than a dig because of a curse laid by some nasty deity somewhere that Demise strengthened when he died at her hands.

She was cursed to ascend, Sky. The fates didn't do that.

*He trails off into sharp chitters and the sound of his back leg thumping despite being a cloud.*

No because I might fuck up the garden if I see them. And I don't want to do that to Blackthorne or the garden.

The fates can take a long walk of a real short pier.

*He just burrows against you, trying to match your breathing but unable to do so. A pile of pots shatters far enough away not to hurt you.*

What would they even say? Huh? Sorry we stole your kid, we're just gonna raise her ourselves. Obviously we're great parents that's why we let Blackthorne's get locked away for thousands of years! We have a great success rate?!

[the-real-lu-sky]

It was. Tough. We can discuss it more later. Right now its not about me.

*I give a shall hum.*

Honestly Ive almost given you mine. I packed a spare. I know how much you like them.

*I sigh.*

I know. And while we cant change the past. We can keep looking forward to the future. Even if that takes a strange shape.

*As you burrow I direct you towards my head so I can nuzzle you. I keep my breathing steady.*

Or... hey. We have your kid... She is safe, her magic over death is too volatile to keep outside of any but the strongest of realms for more than a few hours at a time. She's staying with the one you know while we observe and help sometimes.

Its not the best. But from what Ive seen staying there. Blackthorne is the one doing most of the work. While the others maintain the flowers.

Her magic is. So much stronger now. Shes... well lets just say the fates themselves have been keeping protections on me just incase.

[luherooflegend]

... I just... I want you to know I'm willing to later is all.

*He snorts softly.*

You don't have to. We're in my world of boots. I have so many...

*He follows your direction and nuzzles your cheek.*

... I know. He told me... I just.

Fuck them. Okay?

I... I'm glad you're safe and all... but that doesn't mean they're worth forgiving.

*He mutters something but just burrows even closer to you.*

When does it stop hurting?

[luherooflegend]

*Theres a swirling of magic nearby. And through the portal steps Blackthorne himself.*

Green. I... I need to speak to you if possible.

*He seems nervous for some reason.*

Future @the-gardener-patron-of-fate

*Green stands in the orchard, this piece is Emotions. He works on cutting back bad branches. He turns, setting down the loppers.*

Blackthorne? Is someone hurt?

*He's worried now, you never seem nervous. Ever. So what is happening?*

Are you hurt? Did the fates change their minds and decide to be pissbabies and punish you now?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*How does he say this...*

No... no not hurt. I'm fine, tori is fine, Sky is fine.

*How do you tell a father, that their kid has started calling you a father...*

Ori and Vena are fine. They... they haven't done anything...

*He pinches his nose.*

How well do you know Lolian?

[luherooflegend]

*He relaxes a little.*

Well... good. Uh... shit. Sorry I called them pissbabies. Probably...

*He goes still, unsure why that's a question.*

Pretty well. I've used it to bypass eavesdrop a long time.

... why? Do you need a translation?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

No... no you are not. Your distain for them will always be understandable. Even they know that.

*I grip my hands together.*

In a sense. Tori has begun calling me by a new name and I...

[luherooflegend]

... I'm sorry I said it to you?

*He frowns.*

What?

*Before you get a chance to say anytime further, Tori comes over while trilling and giggle happily.*

Hi! Hi! Tori find you! Hi!

Hi Clou' Bunny!

Vati! Hi!

*Tori comes to settle on your shoulders happily, trilling and preening your hair. Unfortunately, Vati seems to be the second word Tori can say in mortal tounge with a 't' sound.*

Vati visi' Clou' Bunny?

... What.

The.

Fuck?

Clou' Bunny say ba' word!

Did she just call you fucking 'vati'? Really?

Fuck!

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*My face pales as I hear Tori.*

Tori... tori please...

Yes hello Tori, please wait...

*He pales.*

Yes. Yes she did and I.. and I don't know where it came from and i didn't want to hide it from you I came as soon as i knew what it meant. I... I don't. I don't want to replace you and I... I couldn't keep it from you I...

*he raises hands to his mouth. its probably the first time you've seen such an expression. He looks almost upset.*

tori what did i tell you about bad words...

[luherooflegend]

*Green's magic starts acting up - shadows warp towards him, the light seems to warp towards him too, and he makes a chittering sound without meaning too. He... well it's very good no one here is mortal.*

Great. Okay.

Fuck me I guess.

*He wants to soothe ypu when he sees the expression, but he might make it worse if he touches you so. He simply shuts his mouth while mentally screaming all the bad words he knows.*

Tori sorry... Tori... jus' think they're fun? Fun say!

I think I need a goddess damned drink Hylia's fucking ass-

Tori say ass?

No. No you don't fucking say that, Tori.

Tori sad.

Yeah? Me too, kid.

Why Clou' Bunny sad?

Oh, you know, everything is a fucking mess.

... Tori help?

No, Tori. Ypu can't help.

Clou' Bunny mad?

Tori, can you just - can you just go find Sky? Please?

... Clou' Bunny mad. At Tori?

Tori. Go. Find. Bird Boy. Now.

No! Tori Don' wanna! Clou' Bunny no' boss Tori!

Yes I am the fucking boss of you I'm your - never mind. I can't do this shit.

Thanks for telling me, Blackthorne. I need to go... be anywhere else.

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*On instinct a breeze forms around the both of us. In an attempt to keep your magic contained. It cant do much, but it might slow it down if something were to happen.*

I'm so... so sorry... I didn't... I don't...

Tori that is your father. Please listen to him and go and find Sky. He should have been making pie back in my house.

*He looks down.*

I... of course. Of course. I'll... I can. finish this if you need to...

*He grips at his arms. And takes a few steps back from you.*

I... I'm sorry...

[luherooflegend]

*The breeze doesn't seem to change anything... but it does help Green remember where he is and keep from getting worse.*

I know. I just - I fucking can't.

No? Tori have no father? Tori have Vati!

... Tori go fin' Lof' Lof' 'Ky...

*She makes a sad sound and slowly trails away, but she does listen.*

*Green takes a slow breath. At least Tori listens to someone- nope can't say that too upset.*

I can't - Thank you. I just... I need to go.

I... It's not your fault.

*He sounds unsuccessful about that.*

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

you do. You do have a father tori he is right here...

*my hands cover my face.*

tori please...

*Its so much worse than I had expected.*

I...

Green I... I'm so sorry. I...

*I'm shaking. You can see a tear.*

I... don't want to replace you. I...

Sky... sky's waiting for you in Boot world...

[luherooflegend]

*Tori doesn't argue again... but she doesn't have a father? Silly Flower Man.*

*Gren reaches out but stops half way and drops his hand down.*

I...

I am not in a place to respond to anything. I am not giving you the silent treatment I am trying to not say things I don't mean.

*That spiel is tense and said through gritted teeth. Something from therapy, but he turns around and heads off to boot world after he- he doesn't want you to cry. He just... he doesn't know.*

*When he makes it to boot world his form breaks down into a cloud again.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Blackthorne nods.*

I understand. Truely. I shall sort out the orchard for you. And speak to tori about this... ive tried to explain but it seems I have more to do...

*He turns as you do. Listening to the portal open and close before he shrinks down besides a tree. Holding his knees.*

--

*In boot world sky has settles himself besides a large stack of boots. Humming a gentle tune. He hears the portal open and moves to investigate.*

Green?

[luherooflegend]

Don't bother. She's already decided, so unless you don't like the title, there's no point.

*The portal shuts behind him, and the air calms down again.*

-------

*The cloud just makes upset chittering and buzzing sounds until he registers Sky.*

Tori hates me

She hates me and I've been replaced and it's all the fates fucking fault and I hate everything and everyone-

I'm never going home again all I do is ruin everything

*There's the spiral.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I give a soft smile as I move towards you.*

If tori hated you she'd have thrown angry birds at you.

*I sit near you. Within cloud hugging distance if you want it.*

You dont mean that.

*I open my arms and offer a hug. My voice gentle.*

Give your brother Sky a hug and talk to me. I'm here for you.

*Hug first. Then we can work through the feelings.*

Why do you think you've been replaced?

[luherooflegend]

*He just makes a sad buzzing sound and the thumping sound.*

She does hate me!

I do mean it...

*He grumbles about something, but he wraps you up in a cloud hug when prompted, careful not to overwhelm you.*

'M sorry 'm a mess...

I just...

I've been replaced, Sky. She doesn't have a father according to her but she has a Vati - She's calling Blackthorne Vati beauty I'm failing her all over again!

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ive seen what she does when she hates something. Trust me Green. She loves you.

No you dont.

*I hum gently. Running a hand down the cloud to comfort you.*

You have nothing to apologise for. I mean it. Its a hard time for you, and I understand.

You are not being replaced. And you are not failing her all over again.

Just because she calls him Vati dosent replace what you are.

Audrah didnt replace did she? But you call her Mama.

It took you time to remember who we were. Its going to take time for her to remember who we all are too.

[luherooflegend]

... Feels like she hates me.

*He sighs, leaning into you.*

I am failing her though. That's all I've Dime with her lately. She was so angry and I don't know what I did wrong before she passed and now she doest even have a father.

I knew when someone was family, Bird Boy. She remembers Crimson more than me.

... I am being replaced though and I deserve it. I didn't have a mom to replace, Sky. Blackthorne is a better father than Iverson ever been.

If I wasn't be replaced why doesn't she know who the hell I am?

[the-real-lu-sky]

I promise you, if she hated uou she'd have sent so much death magic at you.

She does have a father Green. She's just having trouble remembering. But she loves you. You ended up with a nickname and everything.

Dont forget, weve been working in a time pocket. Its been years in blackthornes realm. Shes met crimson multiple times.

And, much it it was when you were a little deity. You recognised crimson as being connected to me.

*I give the cloud a squeeze.*

But you didnt remember your parental figures. Any of them. For quite some time.

*I sigh.*

Because she dosent remember anybody. We've tried to give her an idea of who everyone is but its always in the discussion of new friends.

Shown them flowers and asked her to feel who they are with the magic.

Green she... didnt recognise Alfie. Not with his flower or his picture. I promise you she isnt doing it purposefully.

[luherooflegend]

... Yeah... yeah...

*He just makes a sad sound that's hard to describe beyond 'upset cloud'.*

I guess....

I... Would be surprised if she hasn't broken out to go see Crimson specifically....

I just... I want my kid back, Sky, and everything keeps getting in the way. Nothing I do is enough to keep her.

*He sighs heavily, still chittering but not as much.*

I didn't have parents, Bird Boy. There was fuck all to remember.

*He makes a broken little squeaking sound.*

But- not even Alfie? Nothing? Not a nickname? Not anything?

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I make a gently pushing sound as I pull you into me a little. Holding you as best as one can while holding a cloud.*

We started bringing Crimson to her because she kept breaking out. Ans it was getting pretty difficult to keep the whole. Bird boy is hanging out with you back home thing to use as a way to get her back when I was with crim a lot.

*I hum.*

I know you do Green. I know you do. And your little girl is in there I promise you that. She will come back to you and she will love you just as much as she did before.

But you did have parental figures.

*I shrink at the sound. Worried ive upset you more.*

Not to begin with. She recognised your magic first. Your fate flower is a part of her little collection whereas his isnt as of yet.

I think she knows you are important to her. But cant give you a reason as to why just yet.

[luherooflegend]

Yeah... that'd be hard...

Crim probably loves it though. He... he loves attention. And the kids.

*He just sobs a little.*

No she isn't! She's never coming back! She didn't love me before she was so mad she couldn't stand me. She's her and he hates me.

*Ah that's a longer seated fear than the ascension.*

*He just mumbles and purrs to try to self soothe.*

Is she... are we sure? She- she's always known him.

... Where is his flower if she doesn't have it?

I think I need to go tell the fates to fuck all the way off. How dare they take that from her?

[the-real-lu-sky]

He does love attention.

*As you sob I pull you into my chest as best I can. Moving a hand up and down the cloud in hopes it helps.*

She dosent hate you Green. I can tell you that first hand. She loves you all and she was so scared of loosing everybody. Your little girl loved you and still loves you.

*I hum.*

His flower is in the gardens. Ours. Mine and yours as well as blackthornes and the fates. Shes gaining more but as of right now. Those are the ones I know.

I think there is a hint of familiarity in there somewhere. But her magic is too volatile still for her to distinguish.

I know you dont like the fates very much. But they are trying their best.

[luherooflegend]

He does.

*He just curls around you further.*

No she doesn't. She was so angry at me and I don't know why! What did I even do?! What am I supposed to do knowing I fail her at every turn?!

How did you go that long thinking I was angry?

*He just sobs again, buzzing miserably.*

I hate them. I hate the fates so much.

I should have known better than to believe the benevolent act!

They aren't trying, Bird Boy, they're try to fuck up my life and my family life!

They stood there and let Future whatever her name was chain Blackthorne in place! Like a neglected dog!

Fuck them

I am going to burn them to the ground

*He... has no idea how to do that.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

Me?

I... it wasnt easy. Lots of restless nights. Trying to think of new ways to speak to you. Its sometbing i hope never to repeat.

*I shuffle backwards leaning against some boots before pulling one from the stack. And offering it.*

Here.

*I then gather you tightly in my arms.*

Theyve made some mistakes. Sure. And I will be the first to fight them on that one but they are also the reason we even have a chance green. Fate decided to let her ascended into something we would still be able to see.

*I shuffle again so I can have you gathered on my chest. Running a hand over you.*

Have you asked them the full story on that one?

*I breathe slowly and gently. Hoping it will steady your anger.*

[luherooflegend]

That... sounds miserable. I'm... I'm so sorry. I - can't have hard conversations right now... but if you want to talk more later about all that stuff we can. I know... it doesn't just go away after years because we talked once.

*He takes the boot, buzzing still but pulling it into the cloud hug.*

Thanks...

*He just sighs, letting you gather him. He's fairly pliant for as upset as he is.*

Ha- you're not fighting them alone.

Sky... Bird Boy, her ascension wasn't the fates. I'll blame them all day long actual but her ascending wasn't their doing. She died scared, miserable, and sicker than a dig because of a curse laid by some nasty deity somewhere that Demise strengthened when he died at her hands.

She was cursed to ascend, Sky. The fates didn't do that.

*He trails off into sharp chitters and the sound of his back leg thumping despite being a cloud.*

No because I might fuck up the garden if I see them. And I don't want to do that to Blackthorne or the garden.

The fates can take a long walk of a real short pier.

*He just burrows against you, trying to match your breathing but unable to do so. A pile of pots shatters far enough away not to hurt you.*

What would they even say? Huh? Sorry we stole your kid, we're just gonna raise her ourselves. Obviously we're great parents that's why we let Blackthorne's get locked away for thousands of years! We have a great success rate?!

[luherooflegend]

*Theres a swirling of magic nearby. And through the portal steps Blackthorne himself.*

Green. I... I need to speak to you if possible.

*He seems nervous for some reason.*

Future @the-gardener-patron-of-fate

*Green stands in the orchard, this piece is Emotions. He works on cutting back bad branches. He turns, setting down the loppers.*

Blackthorne? Is someone hurt?

*He's worried now, you never seem nervous. Ever. So what is happening?*

Are you hurt? Did the fates change their minds and decide to be pissbabies and punish you now?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*How does he say this...*

No... no not hurt. I'm fine, tori is fine, Sky is fine.

*How do you tell a father, that their kid has started calling you a father...*

Ori and Vena are fine. They... they haven't done anything...

*He pinches his nose.*

How well do you know Lolian?

[luherooflegend]

*He relaxes a little.*

Well... good. Uh... shit. Sorry I called them pissbabies. Probably...

*He goes still, unsure why that's a question.*

Pretty well. I've used it to bypass eavesdrop a long time.

... why? Do you need a translation?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

No... no you are not. Your distain for them will always be understandable. Even they know that.

*I grip my hands together.*

In a sense. Tori has begun calling me by a new name and I...

[luherooflegend]

... I'm sorry I said it to you?

*He frowns.*

What?

*Before you get a chance to say anytime further, Tori comes over while trilling and giggle happily.*

Hi! Hi! Tori find you! Hi!

Hi Clou' Bunny!

Vati! Hi!

*Tori comes to settle on your shoulders happily, trilling and preening your hair. Unfortunately, Vati seems to be the second word Tori can say in mortal tounge with a 't' sound.*

Vati visi' Clou' Bunny?

... What.

The.

Fuck?

Clou' Bunny say ba' word!

Did she just call you fucking 'vati'? Really?

Fuck!

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*My face pales as I hear Tori.*

Tori... tori please...

Yes hello Tori, please wait...

*He pales.*

Yes. Yes she did and I.. and I don't know where it came from and i didn't want to hide it from you I came as soon as i knew what it meant. I... I don't. I don't want to replace you and I... I couldn't keep it from you I...

*he raises hands to his mouth. its probably the first time you've seen such an expression. He looks almost upset.*

tori what did i tell you about bad words...

[luherooflegend]

*Green's magic starts acting up - shadows warp towards him, the light seems to warp towards him too, and he makes a chittering sound without meaning too. He... well it's very good no one here is mortal.*

Great. Okay.

Fuck me I guess.

*He wants to soothe ypu when he sees the expression, but he might make it worse if he touches you so. He simply shuts his mouth while mentally screaming all the bad words he knows.*

Tori sorry... Tori... jus' think they're fun? Fun say!

I think I need a goddess damned drink Hylia's fucking ass-

Tori say ass?

No. No you don't fucking say that, Tori.

Tori sad.

Yeah? Me too, kid.

Why Clou' Bunny sad?

Oh, you know, everything is a fucking mess.

... Tori help?

No, Tori. Ypu can't help.

Clou' Bunny mad?

Tori, can you just - can you just go find Sky? Please?

... Clou' Bunny mad. At Tori?

Tori. Go. Find. Bird Boy. Now.

No! Tori Don' wanna! Clou' Bunny no' boss Tori!

Yes I am the fucking boss of you I'm your - never mind. I can't do this shit.

Thanks for telling me, Blackthorne. I need to go... be anywhere else.

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*On instinct a breeze forms around the both of us. In an attempt to keep your magic contained. It cant do much, but it might slow it down if something were to happen.*

I'm so... so sorry... I didn't... I don't...

Tori that is your father. Please listen to him and go and find Sky. He should have been making pie back in my house.

*He looks down.*

I... of course. Of course. I'll... I can. finish this if you need to...

*He grips at his arms. And takes a few steps back from you.*

I... I'm sorry...

[luherooflegend]

*The breeze doesn't seem to change anything... but it does help Green remember where he is and keep from getting worse.*

I know. I just - I fucking can't.

No? Tori have no father? Tori have Vati!

... Tori go fin' Lof' Lof' 'Ky...

*She makes a sad sound and slowly trails away, but she does listen.*

*Green takes a slow breath. At least Tori listens to someone- nope can't say that too upset.*

I can't - Thank you. I just... I need to go.

I... It's not your fault.

*He sounds unsuccessful about that.*

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

you do. You do have a father tori he is right here...

*my hands cover my face.*

tori please...

*Its so much worse than I had expected.*

I...

Green I... I'm so sorry. I...

*I'm shaking. You can see a tear.*

I... don't want to replace you. I...

Sky... sky's waiting for you in Boot world...

[luherooflegend]

*Tori doesn't argue again... but she doesn't have a father? Silly Flower Man.*

*Gren reaches out but stops half way and drops his hand down.*

I...

I am not in a place to respond to anything. I am not giving you the silent treatment I am trying to not say things I don't mean.

*That spiel is tense and said through gritted teeth. Something from therapy, but he turns around and heads off to boot world after he- he doesn't want you to cry. He just... he doesn't know.*

*When he makes it to boot world his form breaks down into a cloud again.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Blackthorne nods.*

I understand. Truely. I shall sort out the orchard for you. And speak to tori about this... ive tried to explain but it seems I have more to do...

*He turns as you do. Listening to the portal open and close before he shrinks down besides a tree. Holding his knees.*

--

*In boot world sky has settles himself besides a large stack of boots. Humming a gentle tune. He hears the portal open and moves to investigate.*

Green?

[luherooflegend]

Don't bother. She's already decided, so unless you don't like the title, there's no point.

*The portal shuts behind him, and the air calms down again.*

-------

*The cloud just makes upset chittering and buzzing sounds until he registers Sky.*

Tori hates me

She hates me and I've been replaced and it's all the fates fucking fault and I hate everything and everyone-

I'm never going home again all I do is ruin everything

*There's the spiral.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I give a soft smile as I move towards you.*

If tori hated you she'd have thrown angry birds at you.

*I sit near you. Within cloud hugging distance if you want it.*

You dont mean that.

*I open my arms and offer a hug. My voice gentle.*

Give your brother Sky a hug and talk to me. I'm here for you.

*Hug first. Then we can work through the feelings.*

Why do you think you've been replaced?

[luherooflegend]

*He just makes a sad buzzing sound and the thumping sound.*

She does hate me!

I do mean it...

*He grumbles about something, but he wraps you up in a cloud hug when prompted, careful not to overwhelm you.*

'M sorry 'm a mess...

I just...

I've been replaced, Sky. She doesn't have a father according to her but she has a Vati - She's calling Blackthorne Vati beauty I'm failing her all over again!

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ive seen what she does when she hates something. Trust me Green. She loves you.

No you dont.

*I hum gently. Running a hand down the cloud to comfort you.*

You have nothing to apologise for. I mean it. Its a hard time for you, and I understand.

You are not being replaced. And you are not failing her all over again.

Just because she calls him Vati dosent replace what you are.

Audrah didnt replace did she? But you call her Mama.

It took you time to remember who we were. Its going to take time for her to remember who we all are too.

[luherooflegend]

... Feels like she hates me.

*He sighs, leaning into you.*

I am failing her though. That's all I've Dime with her lately. She was so angry and I don't know what I did wrong before she passed and now she doest even have a father.

I knew when someone was family, Bird Boy. She remembers Crimson more than me.

... I am being replaced though and I deserve it. I didn't have a mom to replace, Sky. Blackthorne is a better father than Iverson ever been.

If I wasn't be replaced why doesn't she know who the hell I am?

[the-real-lu-sky]

I promise you, if she hated uou she'd have sent so much death magic at you.

She does have a father Green. She's just having trouble remembering. But she loves you. You ended up with a nickname and everything.

Dont forget, weve been working in a time pocket. Its been years in blackthornes realm. Shes met crimson multiple times.

And, much it it was when you were a little deity. You recognised crimson as being connected to me.

*I give the cloud a squeeze.*

But you didnt remember your parental figures. Any of them. For quite some time.

*I sigh.*

Because she dosent remember anybody. We've tried to give her an idea of who everyone is but its always in the discussion of new friends.

Shown them flowers and asked her to feel who they are with the magic.

Green she... didnt recognise Alfie. Not with his flower or his picture. I promise you she isnt doing it purposefully.

[luherooflegend]

... Yeah... yeah...

*He just makes a sad sound that's hard to describe beyond 'upset cloud'.*

I guess....

I... Would be surprised if she hasn't broken out to go see Crimson specifically....

I just... I want my kid back, Sky, and everything keeps getting in the way. Nothing I do is enough to keep her.

*He sighs heavily, still chittering but not as much.*

I didn't have parents, Bird Boy. There was fuck all to remember.

*He makes a broken little squeaking sound.*

But- not even Alfie? Nothing? Not a nickname? Not anything?

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I make a gently pushing sound as I pull you into me a little. Holding you as best as one can while holding a cloud.*

We started bringing Crimson to her because she kept breaking out. Ans it was getting pretty difficult to keep the whole. Bird boy is hanging out with you back home thing to use as a way to get her back when I was with crim a lot.

*I hum.*

I know you do Green. I know you do. And your little girl is in there I promise you that. She will come back to you and she will love you just as much as she did before.

But you did have parental figures.

*I shrink at the sound. Worried ive upset you more.*

Not to begin with. She recognised your magic first. Your fate flower is a part of her little collection whereas his isnt as of yet.

I think she knows you are important to her. But cant give you a reason as to why just yet.

[luherooflegend]

Yeah... that'd be hard...

Crim probably loves it though. He... he loves attention. And the kids.

*He just sobs a little.*

No she isn't! She's never coming back! She didn't love me before she was so mad she couldn't stand me. She's her and he hates me.

*Ah that's a longer seated fear than the ascension.*

*He just mumbles and purrs to try to self soothe.*

Is she... are we sure? She- she's always known him.

... Where is his flower if she doesn't have it?

I think I need to go tell the fates to fuck all the way off. How dare they take that from her?

[the-real-lu-sky]

He does love attention.

*As you sob I pull you into my chest as best I can. Moving a hand up and down the cloud in hopes it helps.*

She dosent hate you Green. I can tell you that first hand. She loves you all and she was so scared of loosing everybody. Your little girl loved you and still loves you.

*I hum.*

His flower is in the gardens. Ours. Mine and yours as well as blackthornes and the fates. Shes gaining more but as of right now. Those are the ones I know.

I think there is a hint of familiarity in there somewhere. But her magic is too volatile still for her to distinguish.

I know you dont like the fates very much. But they are trying their best.

[luherooflegend]

He does.

*He just curls around you further.*

No she doesn't. She was so angry at me and I don't know why! What did I even do?! What am I supposed to do knowing I fail her at every turn?!

How did you go that long thinking I was angry?

*He just sobs again, buzzing miserably.*

I hate them. I hate the fates so much.

I should have known better than to believe the benevolent act!

They aren't trying, Bird Boy, they're try to fuck up my life and my family life!

They stood there and let Future whatever her name was chain Blackthorne in place! Like a neglected dog!

Fuck them

I am going to burn them to the ground

*He... has no idea how to do that.*

[luherooflegend]

*Theres a swirling of magic nearby. And through the portal steps Blackthorne himself.*

Green. I... I need to speak to you if possible.

*He seems nervous for some reason.*

Future @the-gardener-patron-of-fate

*Green stands in the orchard, this piece is Emotions. He works on cutting back bad branches. He turns, setting down the loppers.*

Blackthorne? Is someone hurt?

*He's worried now, you never seem nervous. Ever. So what is happening?*

Are you hurt? Did the fates change their minds and decide to be pissbabies and punish you now?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*How does he say this...*

No... no not hurt. I'm fine, tori is fine, Sky is fine.

*How do you tell a father, that their kid has started calling you a father...*

Ori and Vena are fine. They... they haven't done anything...

*He pinches his nose.*

How well do you know Lolian?

[luherooflegend]

*He relaxes a little.*

Well... good. Uh... shit. Sorry I called them pissbabies. Probably...

*He goes still, unsure why that's a question.*

Pretty well. I've used it to bypass eavesdrop a long time.

... why? Do you need a translation?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

No... no you are not. Your distain for them will always be understandable. Even they know that.

*I grip my hands together.*

In a sense. Tori has begun calling me by a new name and I...

[luherooflegend]

... I'm sorry I said it to you?

*He frowns.*

What?

*Before you get a chance to say anytime further, Tori comes over while trilling and giggle happily.*

Hi! Hi! Tori find you! Hi!

Hi Clou' Bunny!

Vati! Hi!

*Tori comes to settle on your shoulders happily, trilling and preening your hair. Unfortunately, Vati seems to be the second word Tori can say in mortal tounge with a 't' sound.*

Vati visi' Clou' Bunny?

... What.

The.

Fuck?

Clou' Bunny say ba' word!

Did she just call you fucking 'vati'? Really?

Fuck!

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*My face pales as I hear Tori.*

Tori... tori please...

Yes hello Tori, please wait...

*He pales.*

Yes. Yes she did and I.. and I don't know where it came from and i didn't want to hide it from you I came as soon as i knew what it meant. I... I don't. I don't want to replace you and I... I couldn't keep it from you I...

*he raises hands to his mouth. its probably the first time you've seen such an expression. He looks almost upset.*

tori what did i tell you about bad words...

[luherooflegend]

*Green's magic starts acting up - shadows warp towards him, the light seems to warp towards him too, and he makes a chittering sound without meaning too. He... well it's very good no one here is mortal.*

Great. Okay.

Fuck me I guess.

*He wants to soothe ypu when he sees the expression, but he might make it worse if he touches you so. He simply shuts his mouth while mentally screaming all the bad words he knows.*

Tori sorry... Tori... jus' think they're fun? Fun say!

I think I need a goddess damned drink Hylia's fucking ass-

Tori say ass?

No. No you don't fucking say that, Tori.

Tori sad.

Yeah? Me too, kid.

Why Clou' Bunny sad?

Oh, you know, everything is a fucking mess.

... Tori help?

No, Tori. Ypu can't help.

Clou' Bunny mad?

Tori, can you just - can you just go find Sky? Please?

... Clou' Bunny mad. At Tori?

Tori. Go. Find. Bird Boy. Now.

No! Tori Don' wanna! Clou' Bunny no' boss Tori!

Yes I am the fucking boss of you I'm your - never mind. I can't do this shit.

Thanks for telling me, Blackthorne. I need to go... be anywhere else.

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*On instinct a breeze forms around the both of us. In an attempt to keep your magic contained. It cant do much, but it might slow it down if something were to happen.*

I'm so... so sorry... I didn't... I don't...

Tori that is your father. Please listen to him and go and find Sky. He should have been making pie back in my house.

*He looks down.*

I... of course. Of course. I'll... I can. finish this if you need to...

*He grips at his arms. And takes a few steps back from you.*

I... I'm sorry...

[luherooflegend]

*The breeze doesn't seem to change anything... but it does help Green remember where he is and keep from getting worse.*

I know. I just - I fucking can't.

No? Tori have no father? Tori have Vati!

... Tori go fin' Lof' Lof' 'Ky...

*She makes a sad sound and slowly trails away, but she does listen.*

*Green takes a slow breath. At least Tori listens to someone- nope can't say that too upset.*

I can't - Thank you. I just... I need to go.

I... It's not your fault.

*He sounds unsuccessful about that.*

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

you do. You do have a father tori he is right here...

*my hands cover my face.*

tori please...

*Its so much worse than I had expected.*

I...

Green I... I'm so sorry. I...

*I'm shaking. You can see a tear.*

I... don't want to replace you. I...

Sky... sky's waiting for you in Boot world...

[luherooflegend]

*Tori doesn't argue again... but she doesn't have a father? Silly Flower Man.*

*Gren reaches out but stops half way and drops his hand down.*

I...

I am not in a place to respond to anything. I am not giving you the silent treatment I am trying to not say things I don't mean.

*That spiel is tense and said through gritted teeth. Something from therapy, but he turns around and heads off to boot world after he- he doesn't want you to cry. He just... he doesn't know.*

*When he makes it to boot world his form breaks down into a cloud again.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Blackthorne nods.*

I understand. Truely. I shall sort out the orchard for you. And speak to tori about this... ive tried to explain but it seems I have more to do...

*He turns as you do. Listening to the portal open and close before he shrinks down besides a tree. Holding his knees.*

--

*In boot world sky has settles himself besides a large stack of boots. Humming a gentle tune. He hears the portal open and moves to investigate.*

Green?

[luherooflegend]

Don't bother. She's already decided, so unless you don't like the title, there's no point.

*The portal shuts behind him, and the air calms down again.*

-------

*The cloud just makes upset chittering and buzzing sounds until he registers Sky.*

Tori hates me

She hates me and I've been replaced and it's all the fates fucking fault and I hate everything and everyone-

I'm never going home again all I do is ruin everything

*There's the spiral.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I give a soft smile as I move towards you.*

If tori hated you she'd have thrown angry birds at you.

*I sit near you. Within cloud hugging distance if you want it.*

You dont mean that.

*I open my arms and offer a hug. My voice gentle.*

Give your brother Sky a hug and talk to me. I'm here for you.

*Hug first. Then we can work through the feelings.*

Why do you think you've been replaced?

[luherooflegend]

*He just makes a sad buzzing sound and the thumping sound.*

She does hate me!

I do mean it...

*He grumbles about something, but he wraps you up in a cloud hug when prompted, careful not to overwhelm you.*

'M sorry 'm a mess...

I just...

I've been replaced, Sky. She doesn't have a father according to her but she has a Vati - She's calling Blackthorne Vati beauty I'm failing her all over again!

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ive seen what she does when she hates something. Trust me Green. She loves you.

No you dont.

*I hum gently. Running a hand down the cloud to comfort you.*

You have nothing to apologise for. I mean it. Its a hard time for you, and I understand.

You are not being replaced. And you are not failing her all over again.

Just because she calls him Vati dosent replace what you are.

Audrah didnt replace did she? But you call her Mama.

It took you time to remember who we were. Its going to take time for her to remember who we all are too.

[luherooflegend]

... Feels like she hates me.

*He sighs, leaning into you.*

I am failing her though. That's all I've Dime with her lately. She was so angry and I don't know what I did wrong before she passed and now she doest even have a father.

I knew when someone was family, Bird Boy. She remembers Crimson more than me.

... I am being replaced though and I deserve it. I didn't have a mom to replace, Sky. Blackthorne is a better father than Iverson ever been.

If I wasn't be replaced why doesn't she know who the hell I am?

[the-real-lu-sky]

I promise you, if she hated uou she'd have sent so much death magic at you.

She does have a father Green. She's just having trouble remembering. But she loves you. You ended up with a nickname and everything.

Dont forget, weve been working in a time pocket. Its been years in blackthornes realm. Shes met crimson multiple times.

And, much it it was when you were a little deity. You recognised crimson as being connected to me.

*I give the cloud a squeeze.*

But you didnt remember your parental figures. Any of them. For quite some time.

*I sigh.*

Because she dosent remember anybody. We've tried to give her an idea of who everyone is but its always in the discussion of new friends.

Shown them flowers and asked her to feel who they are with the magic.

Green she... didnt recognise Alfie. Not with his flower or his picture. I promise you she isnt doing it purposefully.

[luherooflegend]

... Yeah... yeah...

*He just makes a sad sound that's hard to describe beyond 'upset cloud'.*

I guess....

I... Would be surprised if she hasn't broken out to go see Crimson specifically....

I just... I want my kid back, Sky, and everything keeps getting in the way. Nothing I do is enough to keep her.

*He sighs heavily, still chittering but not as much.*

I didn't have parents, Bird Boy. There was fuck all to remember.

*He makes a broken little squeaking sound.*

But- not even Alfie? Nothing? Not a nickname? Not anything?

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I make a gently pushing sound as I pull you into me a little. Holding you as best as one can while holding a cloud.*

We started bringing Crimson to her because she kept breaking out. Ans it was getting pretty difficult to keep the whole. Bird boy is hanging out with you back home thing to use as a way to get her back when I was with crim a lot.

*I hum.*

I know you do Green. I know you do. And your little girl is in there I promise you that. She will come back to you and she will love you just as much as she did before.

But you did have parental figures.

*I shrink at the sound. Worried ive upset you more.*

Not to begin with. She recognised your magic first. Your fate flower is a part of her little collection whereas his isnt as of yet.

I think she knows you are important to her. But cant give you a reason as to why just yet.

[luherooflegend]

Yeah... that'd be hard...

Crim probably loves it though. He... he loves attention. And the kids.

*He just sobs a little.*

No she isn't! She's never coming back! She didn't love me before she was so mad she couldn't stand me. She's her and he hates me.

*Ah that's a longer seated fear than the ascension.*

*He just mumbles and purrs to try to self soothe.*

Is she... are we sure? She- she's always known him.

... Where is his flower if she doesn't have it?

I think I need to go tell the fates to fuck all the way off. How dare they take that from her?

[luherooflegend]

*Theres a swirling of magic nearby. And through the portal steps Blackthorne himself.*

Green. I... I need to speak to you if possible.

*He seems nervous for some reason.*

Future @the-gardener-patron-of-fate

*Green stands in the orchard, this piece is Emotions. He works on cutting back bad branches. He turns, setting down the loppers.*

Blackthorne? Is someone hurt?

*He's worried now, you never seem nervous. Ever. So what is happening?*

Are you hurt? Did the fates change their minds and decide to be pissbabies and punish you now?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*How does he say this...*

No... no not hurt. I'm fine, tori is fine, Sky is fine.

*How do you tell a father, that their kid has started calling you a father...*

Ori and Vena are fine. They... they haven't done anything...

*He pinches his nose.*

How well do you know Lolian?

[luherooflegend]

*He relaxes a little.*

Well... good. Uh... shit. Sorry I called them pissbabies. Probably...

*He goes still, unsure why that's a question.*

Pretty well. I've used it to bypass eavesdrop a long time.

... why? Do you need a translation?

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

No... no you are not. Your distain for them will always be understandable. Even they know that.

*I grip my hands together.*

In a sense. Tori has begun calling me by a new name and I...

[luherooflegend]

... I'm sorry I said it to you?

*He frowns.*

What?

*Before you get a chance to say anytime further, Tori comes over while trilling and giggle happily.*

Hi! Hi! Tori find you! Hi!

Hi Clou' Bunny!

Vati! Hi!

*Tori comes to settle on your shoulders happily, trilling and preening your hair. Unfortunately, Vati seems to be the second word Tori can say in mortal tounge with a 't' sound.*

Vati visi' Clou' Bunny?

... What.

The.

Fuck?

Clou' Bunny say ba' word!

Did she just call you fucking 'vati'? Really?

Fuck!

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*My face pales as I hear Tori.*

Tori... tori please...

Yes hello Tori, please wait...

*He pales.*

Yes. Yes she did and I.. and I don't know where it came from and i didn't want to hide it from you I came as soon as i knew what it meant. I... I don't. I don't want to replace you and I... I couldn't keep it from you I...

*he raises hands to his mouth. its probably the first time you've seen such an expression. He looks almost upset.*

tori what did i tell you about bad words...

[luherooflegend]

*Green's magic starts acting up - shadows warp towards him, the light seems to warp towards him too, and he makes a chittering sound without meaning too. He... well it's very good no one here is mortal.*

Great. Okay.

Fuck me I guess.

*He wants to soothe ypu when he sees the expression, but he might make it worse if he touches you so. He simply shuts his mouth while mentally screaming all the bad words he knows.*

Tori sorry... Tori... jus' think they're fun? Fun say!

I think I need a goddess damned drink Hylia's fucking ass-

Tori say ass?

No. No you don't fucking say that, Tori.

Tori sad.

Yeah? Me too, kid.

Why Clou' Bunny sad?

Oh, you know, everything is a fucking mess.

... Tori help?

No, Tori. Ypu can't help.

Clou' Bunny mad?

Tori, can you just - can you just go find Sky? Please?

... Clou' Bunny mad. At Tori?

Tori. Go. Find. Bird Boy. Now.

No! Tori Don' wanna! Clou' Bunny no' boss Tori!

Yes I am the fucking boss of you I'm your - never mind. I can't do this shit.

Thanks for telling me, Blackthorne. I need to go... be anywhere else.

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

*On instinct a breeze forms around the both of us. In an attempt to keep your magic contained. It cant do much, but it might slow it down if something were to happen.*

I'm so... so sorry... I didn't... I don't...

Tori that is your father. Please listen to him and go and find Sky. He should have been making pie back in my house.

*He looks down.*

I... of course. Of course. I'll... I can. finish this if you need to...

*He grips at his arms. And takes a few steps back from you.*

I... I'm sorry...

[luherooflegend]

*The breeze doesn't seem to change anything... but it does help Green remember where he is and keep from getting worse.*

I know. I just - I fucking can't.

No? Tori have no father? Tori have Vati!

... Tori go fin' Lof' Lof' 'Ky...

*She makes a sad sound and slowly trails away, but she does listen.*

*Green takes a slow breath. At least Tori listens to someone- nope can't say that too upset.*

I can't - Thank you. I just... I need to go.

I... It's not your fault.

*He sounds unsuccessful about that.*

[the-gardener-patron-of-fate]

you do. You do have a father tori he is right here...

*my hands cover my face.*

tori please...

*Its so much worse than I had expected.*

I...

Green I... I'm so sorry. I...

*I'm shaking. You can see a tear.*

I... don't want to replace you. I...

Sky... sky's waiting for you in Boot world...

[luherooflegend]

*Tori doesn't argue again... but she doesn't have a father? Silly Flower Man.*

*Gren reaches out but stops half way and drops his hand down.*

I...

I am not in a place to respond to anything. I am not giving you the silent treatment I am trying to not say things I don't mean.

*That spiel is tense and said through gritted teeth. Something from therapy, but he turns around and heads off to boot world after he- he doesn't want you to cry. He just... he doesn't know.*

*When he makes it to boot world his form breaks down into a cloud again.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*Blackthorne nods.*

I understand. Truely. I shall sort out the orchard for you. And speak to tori about this... ive tried to explain but it seems I have more to do...

*He turns as you do. Listening to the portal open and close before he shrinks down besides a tree. Holding his knees.*

--

*In boot world sky has settles himself besides a large stack of boots. Humming a gentle tune. He hears the portal open and moves to investigate.*

Green?

[luherooflegend]

Don't bother. She's already decided, so unless you don't like the title, there's no point.

*The portal shuts behind him, and the air calms down again.*

-------

*The cloud just makes upset chittering and buzzing sounds until he registers Sky.*

Tori hates me

She hates me and I've been replaced and it's all the fates fucking fault and I hate everything and everyone-

I'm never going home again all I do is ruin everything

*There's the spiral.*

[the-real-lu-sky]

*I give a soft smile as I move towards you.*

If tori hated you she'd have thrown angry birds at you.

*I sit near you. Within cloud hugging distance if you want it.*

You dont mean that.

*I open my arms and offer a hug. My voice gentle.*

Give your brother Sky a hug and talk to me. I'm here for you.

*Hug first. Then we can work through the feelings.*

Why do you think you've been replaced?

[luherooflegend]

*He just makes a sad buzzing sound and the thumping sound.*

She does hate me!

I do mean it...

*He grumbles about something, but he wraps you up in a cloud hug when prompted, careful not to overwhelm you.*

'M sorry 'm a mess...

I just...

I've been replaced, Sky. She doesn't have a father according to her but she has a Vati - She's calling Blackthorne Vati beauty I'm failing her all over again!

[the-real-lu-sky]

Ive seen what she does when she hates something. Trust me Green. She loves you.

No you dont.

*I hum gently. Running a hand down the cloud to comfort you.*

You have nothing to apologise for. I mean it. Its a hard time for you, and I understand.

You are not being replaced. And you are not failing her all over again.

Just because she calls him Vati dosent replace what you are.

Audrah didnt replace did she? But you call her Mama.

It took you time to remember who we were. Its going to take time for her to remember who we all are too.

[luherooflegend]

... Feels like she hates me.

*He sighs, leaning into you.*

I am failing her though. That's all I've Dime with her lately. She was so angry and I don't know what I did wrong before she passed and now she doest even have a father.

I knew when someone was family, Bird Boy. She remembers Crimson more than me.

... I am being replaced though and I deserve it. I didn't have a mom to replace, Sky. Blackthorne is a better father than Iverson ever been.

If I wasn't be replaced why doesn't she know who the hell I am?

[the-real-lu-sky]

I promise you, if she hated uou she'd have sent so much death magic at you.

She does have a father Green. She's just having trouble remembering. But she loves you. You ended up with a nickname and everything.

Dont forget, weve been working in a time pocket. Its been years in blackthornes realm. Shes met crimson multiple times.

And, much it it was when you were a little deity. You recognised crimson as being connected to me.

*I give the cloud a squeeze.*

But you didnt remember your parental figures. Any of them. For quite some time.

*I sigh.*

Because she dosent remember anybody. We've tried to give her an idea of who everyone is but its always in the discussion of new friends.

Shown them flowers and asked her to feel who they are with the magic.

Green she... didnt recognise Alfie. Not with his flower or his picture. I promise you she isnt doing it purposefully.

[luherooflegend]

... Yeah... yeah...

*He just makes a sad sound that's hard to describe beyond 'upset cloud'.*

I guess....

I... Would be surprised if she hasn't broken out to go see Crimson specifically....

I just... I want my kid back, Sky, and everything keeps getting in the way. Nothing I do is enough to keep her.

*He sighs heavily, still chittering but not as much.*

I didn't have parents, Bird Boy. There was fuck all to remember.

*He makes a broken little squeaking sound.*

But- not even Alfie? Nothing? Not a nickname? Not anything?