[LOVE, OLDER YOU]🌸﹒⌗﹒fei ⸝⸝

( @the-resolution-of-the-dragonlord )

He blinks slowly, looking up from his spot in the Pagoda. He hadn't heard her per say, but rather just felt her presence. They were two halves of a soul now and forever. He tilts his head ever so slightly.

"Afternoon, my lady. Do you require something of me?"

[The veiled one sat beside the window, overseeing the endless mountain and fog. In front of her, a tea set.]

" Dark Cacao....accompany me, the dawn is about to return from it's slumber ,restarting the cycle yet again.........Join me for some tea"

[She gestured towards the seat next to her, her expression remaining netural and relaxed]

He doesn't bother to correct her on the name, she gave it to him after all. Instead he does as instructed, quietly sitting across from her.

He hums for a moment, just. Content- or something akin to it to be by her side.

"As you wish. How are you today?"

[The veiled one takes a sip from her cup, her face resting in satisfaction]

" It has been pleasant, more and more have finally been freed from their burdenr's and suffering. Getting a well deserved rest for all.......As for you?"

He gently runs his finger over the rim of the cup.

"I have been. At peace. I saw Truthless the other day. His refusal to embrace the peace of Apathy makes me.. rethink some things. But his company is not distracting either."

" And instead, he had fallen deep into my aquaintance's deceit....Unfortunate, he looked tired and full of self loathing. What did your head ponder?"

".. am I ever going to get through to him. I. Want him to no longer be burdened by life itself. I remember that feeling well."

" In the end, if they kept persisting then it is futile and the jester, he won't let that healer go so easily unfortunately.......if everyone were to be fully consumed by apathy, perhaps he could be free of burden. Unlikely due to my aquaintances"

He gives a very small nod. Drinking from his cup, before sighing gently.

"I suppose you are right. I just."

Want the best for him? That felt strange on his tongue. Ghh. Maybe he needed a break from hanging out with Hollyberry. She was rubbing her sweet little emotions onto him again. Didn't sit well.

" Just what? speak clearly"

"I... feel bad for him? I think it is pity. But I do not know..?"

He hasn't.. Felt in a while. It's so jarring.

"I think Hollyberry is rubbing off on me. I do not know where that came from."

" I did tell you she was a bad influence......it seems burden has arrived once more in your mind, calming tea?"

He looks down at his cup.

"You are always right. I will.. cut back on my visits to her and Eternal Sugar's garden."

He looks up again.

".. yes. I would like some." Not the word he wants to use, but that's just how the phrase goes to be polite.

[The hermit grabbed the teapot, pouring a decent amout into the fallen king's cup]

" There, drink up''

He nods a bit with a mumbled little thank you. Before taking a sip. Really, his thoughts were getting a bit too comfortable with gaining emotions.

" Better?"

[The veiled one asked, sttill figdeting with her veill]

"... much."

He looks at her, really looks at her.

"Are you alright, my lady? You seem almost a bit more down lately."

" I am fine, simply some things have been pondering on my mind however it is no good for you to indulge in"

He looks like he wants to ask, but decides against it and shuts his mouth. Still looking at her but doesn't pressure.

".. if you say so, my lady."

#mysticacao #twilightdawn

[The sun had risen, dawn seen by the mountain view. Dewdrops seen in the nearby flora as the veiled one sipped her tea, watching the scene]

pinkugi

"my lady" (i don't have the cherry on the cake photo)

( @the-resolution-of-the-dragonlord )

He almost tilts his head curiously at her. Had not seen that color of hair on her in eons. Dusk blinks. Vaguely remembering something about the multiverse... this was.. probably that.

“…” *She looks at shadow milk. Shaking her head. The cookie of deceit looks like they’re about to burst into confetti.*

“AHAHAHHAHAHA!!!!”

*The jester physically floated back kicking its legs in the air, black tears rolling as he holds his stomach.* “OHHH.. OH MY WITCHES.. WHO THE FUCK DID YOUR HAIR??”

“Shadow milk. Stop.”

He doesn't seem phased at all.

"My lady did. I like it..."

He looks to Mystic for a moment. Why do seem upset by this. I like it! And it's my hair. He does just tilt his head.

"What is so funny? No one but you is laughing. It is rather pointless and has no meaning." Jesus.

“YOU. AHAHAHHHHAAAA. Oh- OHHH I’m gonna throw up. You did that Mystie? Or, “My lady”~! PFFTTT—“ *He then flopped to the floor when she waved her hand and the small clinks of strings snapped.*

“It’s not.. bad..! I just.. had a little.. trouble.. If he likes it, then I like it.” *She gave a smile, her dough making a light crackle noise as she did so.*

“Ppshhh~ whatever. His roots are still dark! This is why you’re not allowed near my or burning spice’s hair anymore.” *The jester shivered and all of their eyes looked away.*

He shrugs slightly.

"It is like the horizon of the setting sun... Dusk... like me."

He gently touches his hair, running his fingers through his hair. He does like it. Makes him feel.. free. He looks at the jester with a head tilt. What?

"..what did she do?"

“… why don’t you tell him, mystic? Explain how you made me half BLIND for 4 months!”

*She covered her face and shook her head.* “It was a… an incident..” *She said looking through her fingers at him.*

"Oh..... well I still think you did a good job, my lady."

He gives her a little smile. Eyes curving up with it. The sunset reflected in them. Considering that... his eyes do look like the fading sun now. He doesn't mind.

“Thank you cacao..” *She said covering her face and shaking her head.*

“Whatever. This is why your kingdom has fallen. Honestly was well deserved~!”

"Like you being locked away in the silver tree for your selfish desires?"

He tilts his head, unbothered.

“I-“

*Mystic flour has to physically cup her hands over her mouth and the dew drops on her lashes fall as her eyes opened and she looked between them.*

“Whatever! I fucking.. I hate you! You- you stupid.. UGH!!” *He floated away and she burst out laughing. Holding his shoulder to stay stable and she looked at him, her face still having a slight crack from smiling, a real smile.*