#fromlyric

[beseechingbooks]

hi lyric, hi des! merry christmas! i hope you both had a great day, whether you celebrated or not!

Merry Christmas to you and all those who celebrate! All the holidays are wonderful, and it's enchanting to listen to the stories that revolve around them, don't you think? My day went well for that reason - there are many books with Christmas stories!

[Des seems a bit slower to speak up, but they nod their head.] I do not celebrate many holidays, and even fewer that are rooted in religion. That being said, I do attempt to know the habits and customs for each one, to better understand my clients.

The day went well enough. I hope that you had a good time, however you celebrated.

[beseechingbooks]

okay first! i got an 85% on my final!!! :D im very happy about that bc i studied a ton.

second! des wins best hug out of both of you! lyric, your hug was nice and warm, but des’ hug was better because it was firm and also 🥺 i liked when they rested their head on top of mine aaaaaaaa

and third! i just finished an 8 hour shift and i propose floor time. 🥺 stares at you with my autistic eyes /silly

-B

Ah, I'm glad to hear! You've done marvelously, B, and I'm sure your studies have paid off!

I cannot say I am surprised to hear that you find Desmond's to be better! They're quite the little cuddle bug, no matter what they say.

[Des' shoulders pinch slightly, flustered, as they look away.]

I am. I am glad that you enjoyed my hug. I like hugging. It's nice.

If you want to do floor time, I am happy to join. I like to be on the floor. It is an exercise that has had clinical studies provide results of helping balance yourself and sort through internal chaos.

[Lyric pats Des affectionately on the head before they sit on the floor, progressing into little more than a starfish.]

Yes, of course. Would you like a blanket or some reading for your floor time?

[beseechingbooks]

lyric why do you have a caterpillar on your arm? (is it a reference to the very hungry caterpillar?)

Ah, a very astute question! It may be, but with all literature, there are many interpretations one might take - for example, another might argue it to be a bookworm!

[beseechingbooks]

ough hi hello i'm back (and i missed you both)! i have to take a final exam tomorrow, wish me luck!

also! des, i don't think i ever got a hug from you. yknow, for my experiment? :D

-B

You're going to do wonderfully, B! Make sure to rest up and remain calm - exams are important, but not more important than health!

Oh, um. [Des fidgets slightly.] I am sorry. I did not want to interfere with Lyric's turn, and I did not want to hug you before you were ready, so I wanted to wait for my turn.

[That being said, Des does come forward to hug you. They leave their chin on your head, cheek slightly pressing against it, and provide a firm, yet gentle hug. It seems to sap tension right out of them.]

[beseechingbooks]

question for you both: what is your favorite word and why?

[Lyric seems to splutter at the question, which causes a rare laugh from Des.]

A favorite - a single favorite word? Of all language, of all time-?

I like 'flabbergast'. It is fun to say.

How could one possibly narrow down such a monumental ask-

[beseechingbooks]

question for both of you!

if you could be good at any profession without having to receive the accompanying education or trade experience, which would you choose?

Poker.

Desmond, they mean something you may not already be good at - I for one would admittedly say author, given that I currently feel as though I lack the skills - but otherwise I would love to work making stained glass! Such a beautiful craft, and capable of telling stories in its medium!

Mm. Then, maybe. Cooking? A chef. Um. I am not very good with food. If I could be, that might be... helpful. Nice.

[beseechingbooks]

lyric and des, come home the kids miss you /silly

it’s me, im kids

[Des looks up from a beanbag with surprise while Lyric waves at you, organizing the his library domain.]

We're here, as always! I'm always happy to host guests. I quite miss you all myself!

You miss us? ...Really? Mm, I'm... I am glad to hear that. I was beginning to think we had been forgotten..

[beseechingbooks]

Orpheus chuckled slightly at the comment about Eurydice before shaking his head.

"No, Eurydice is not to be found.."

He shakes his hand carefully, seeming to time the handshake before pulling away at exactly three seconds.

"It is good to meet you, Lyric, I represent the new guitar the owner has gotten. Not as.. Vast as your coverage of the house, regrettably. I am located in the bedroom, but I decided that it would perhaps be beneficial to wander and meet new people."

- 🎼

Is that so? That's marvelous - you should meet Keyes, at some point. She's the piano downstairs. Though there is a triangle in the bedroom closet...

I am more than happy to answer questions you may have about the house!