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Time had passed. So much time, yet in the end, it was as if no time passed at all. He and Velvet were together again, doing as they usually would, and while it may take some energy to keep Kanonushi sealed, it didn’t bother Laphicet. With his power, the energy that he had to expend toward the seal was a very small fraction, and it would only have an effect on him if he were to overuse it. If he were to push himself beyond the limits he had learned of. He could keep it up, at least a year at a time with no problems -- mostly because he may have to use his artes in combat as well, and keeping the seal up from a great distance away would bring more wear about. He was okay, as long as he and Velvet were careful.
Laphicet sat playing with Velvet’s hair, which contrasted greatly in color from his own, fingers threading through to make a braid. It was relaxing to do for the both of them, her hair was soft and smooth, easy to style, it brought up no trouble for him. And he could keep this up for as long as he wished, as hardly ever did anyone come to this place anymore. It was quiet and peaceful.
He tied it off, smiling at his work. Velvet’s hair looked pretty like this, and sometimes he wondered why she didn’t wear it this way. But he could take care of her hair himself if she wished. He liked helping her, after all. It made him happy to see her happy.