#arlo sullyvan

[izayoichan]

Arlo: I never meant to hurt him. Vy: I know. But you did. Arlo: I can never forgive myself for what I did. Vy: But you can make things better for the two of you. What you did, what happened to the both of you will never go away, even if you go away when it's too much for you to handle... But, you can work to make things happier for the two of you that one day, you'll be able to cry together over everything without either of you being hurt by its ghost.

Arlo just looked wide eyed at Vy, and then broke into a deep sobbing cry that made his body shake. Vy sighed, sitting next to Arlo, wrapping his arms around him just letting him cry. It was slowly becoming clear to him that this Arlo, like River had said, was something new, and it needed to mend. They both did.

They eventually got Arlo to calm down enough to eat, but the light crying only ended when he had managed to cry himself to sleep next to his beloved angel. Vy sitting there watching the two, feeling Hayden’s hand on his shoulder.

Hayden: As much as I want to hate that boy… I can’t. I can hate what he did, I can hate what he put our little star through, but I can’t hate what he is now… Vy: He reminds you of yourself doesn’t he? Hayden: In some ways yes, the self hate, the desire to… stop being…

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[mahvaladara]

Welcome Arlo and Apollo Sullyvan!

[izayoichan]

Vy: I brought some things that I know you like, and perhaps you could need them. Fannar: Oh.. ehm... 

They watched their mom take out basically all their favorite treats, even homemade cookies, then came books and some things they recognized from their mom’s hospital.

Fannar: Uhm.. isn’t that the hospital's stuff? Vy: I asked for some, and they said yes. -they smile sadly at their son.- I… ehm.. Fannar: Why did you come, mom? Vy: Because I love you, my not-so-little star. -they looked at Fannar.- And although I may not agree with your choice, and you are angry with me for what I did. I will always love you with all my heart. I want to do the most non-dragon thing I can think of, I want to think about the future, not the past. Fannar: I… 

They felt their mom's arms around them flinching slightly which led to a sad chirp from their mom, and although they as well would never quite forgive what they had chosen, they missed their mom, they missed everything about them, down to the scent, so much so they just left themselves go with the hug, letting go of a shaky chirp in answer.

Fannar: I think I’d like to think about the future too. Arlo: They appear to have made up… It’s my fault, isn’t it? That this tear among them happened?

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[izayoichan]

Arlo nodded, still heaving. He was still frantic, ready to jump on his feet at any moment, but Hayden did good in calming him down, letting the frantic man lean into him, reassuring him while they waited that things would work out, they would be fine while at the same time wondering just how come Fan was sick. Fan was never sick, it was a bit like Flynn.

In a matter of minutes, Vy and the other two were there. Vy rushing to them, Arlo jumped away from Hayden getting up.

Arlo: Please help him! I tried! I tried! But I can’t make him better! Help him!

Vy stood there with River and Flynn who had both jumped to help, Flynn easily opening a portal to the shrine as Arlo had taught him, taking some pressure off Arlo with the returning home. Emil had promised to stay with Lucas while they went to help. River half wanted to stay home, but after a comment about hovering from both his son and his loved one he had let the side that wanted to check on his other twin won.

Vy: We’ll help him, don’t worry. Flynn: Let’s go, we’ll find out more by going. River: Indeed. Vy: Yes - he nodded as he watched Hayden with Arlo.- Arlo, lets go?

Again, a nod. Flynn stepped forward, finding that connection he had with his twin, a portal opening at his fingertips, right by the shrine close to Fannar and Arlo’s home, Arlo not having time to even comment on it, just as quickly as their body would move they hurried back inside Vy following him closely.

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[izayoichan]

Hayden walked over to Arlo and placed a hand on his shoulder having followed them when they had walked to the door of the room they were in as if sensing something.

Hayden: Yes, but we can’t change the past, as they too know. All we can do is fight to have the best possible future like you and Fan will have to. It goes both ways Arlo, Fan needs you as much as you need him. 

Arlo looked at Hayden, there was something in his voice that told them they knew all too well what they were talking about, and there was a vague memory of their angel bunny telling them about their dad's illness.

Arlo: I understand… Hayden: Good, want to go back in, or say hi.

He almost thought Arlo would go say hi, but they retreated back into their room, Hayden just making sure they felt fine while Fannar and Vy talked. After the hug ending, Vy and Fan worked together on making sure all the new stuff found a place, then finished making dinner together, which Fannar delivered for his dad and Arlo in Arlo studies, letting them and their mom talk a bit longer. 

Hayden: I guess we should ask Flynn to take us back? Vy: I guess so. Fannar: But you will come back, say hi? Vy: Of course, if you want us too? Fannar: I do.

They noticed that little tone of panic in Fan’s voice when they asked if they would come back, as did Hayden, both realizing River had been very right with his mentioning of Fannar being very lonely in a way.

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[izayoichan]

He smiled again as Arlo suddenly sat on a chair in front of him, notebook in hand ready to take notes. The two only stopped when Fannar came in to tell them that dinner was ready.

Fannar: Uhm.. What are you two up to? Arlo: You did not mention your uncle is a sage! And he knows potions! River: I think I’ll send my sister over to help him more. Fannar: -chuckles- sounds good, but for now, how about some dinner? You have been in there for two hours. River: Sounds good, right Arlo, we can talk more potions later. Arlo: Ok. -he walked over to Fannar and took his hand.- I like your uncle.

River just chuckled as they came out to the others. Syra discussed something with Flynn, while Chris was helping serve the food. Fannar watched them all, in a way wishing they could keep them all here as he had missed all this. They knew they could not, but perhaps now they could have some visits more often. Seeing Arlo sit with his uncle and chat made them wish that it would be something like that with his mom, but he could not see his mother ever giving Arlo that chance.

It ended up being quite late at night, before they at Chris’s suggestion tested to just open the portal right outside the cottage. Arlo interrupted them, directing them to a small shrine, where he believed it would be much easier. And, much like Nat had mentioned, it did indeed work just as well. 

River: You just call us on the crystal if you want some help okay, I’ll talk to Meadow about stopping by as well with Flynn so that the actual Sage of potions can teach him even more. 

Fannar: We would love that, and should you want to visit, you're always welcome to. Flynn: We will. -they hugged their twin.- Next time I am sure Emil will come too. I can guess he would like to visit some people while here though. Fannar: Anytime.

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[izayoichan]

Watching them all leave, Arlo looked at Fannar for a bit, they realized their angel bunny missed their family, and they knew River was much like a father to them.

Arlo: I like them. Fannar: I’m glad, now come, how about we make hot chocolate and watch the stars tonight? Arlo: Yes.

After the first visit, Meadow came over to chat with Fannar and Arlo on a regular basis, helping Arlo with his potions. Honestly, the ones that had not been over were Hayden and Vy. Hayden didn’t want to push Vy yet, but the more time passed, the more he hoped that Vy might want to even if their son had sent them home. 

River: You sure? Vy: Yes, unlike you, I am clearly not welcome! He kicked me out! River: He didn't kick you out. He asked you to go home. Vy: It's the same thing! River: Well. You nearly left his heartlight to die. What did you expect? Vy: My stars! Why do you all insist to treat me as if I'm the one at fault here!

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[izayoichan]

He let the others talk and prepare dinner, walking to the room where he could sense and hear Arlo work, gently knocking on the door before entering.

Arlo: Angel… Oh… River: He is making dinner, he mentioned visitors. Arlo: Oh yes he did. River: I’m River, Flynn’s dad, and Fannar’s uncle.

Arlo looked at him, then smiled, before they went straight back to what they were working on. River looked around the room, it was incredibly cozy and light, with shelves filled with potions and ingredients. Arlo was focused on his work and River watched him, he was incredibly skilled with his technique, River had to admit.

River: So what are you making? Arlo: Oh, I call it a perk up potion, as I can never remember the right name. I want to give them to my angel-bunny so that he doesn’t get so tired at work. River: Why not plentiful needs? It’s easier, you only need an apple and you have some outside. Arlo: Bunny says it’s a hack and actually helped cause my anemia. I’m forbidden to take them so I need to find an alternative. But.. It’s not quite right. River: Ah -he knew the potion, and his eyes quickly looked over what he had.- That would be because you have the wrong root.

Arlo stopped and looked at River with large eyes.

Arlo: You know potions? River: Some, I am a sage, but potions is not my best field, my sister on the other hand. Arlo: Teach me, please? River: Sure.

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