Jael looks through the planets, a small smile on his face.
“Chris, I'd like to have a word with you. Once you're done, please come meet me.”
Chris nods, finishing his work, before he goes to meet his boss, walking through the gardens, once again wishing he could take his husband here, show him how nice it actually was, and of course to just see him would be nice too. He missed his family, but he was still sure this was for the best.
He walks up to his boss, watching him watch the planets like he often did.
“I was thinking of sending you home for Christmas, but fate has been unkind. It has started unveiling.”
He shows the planet, where he can see a child being tortured.
”In your time this has already happened. And here is the anomaly. Your job is to not let them die.”
“I see.”
He watches what Jael is showing him, then nods. He had hoped Jael might say that he could go home, but as he watched, he knew his presence was needed there.
“I'll get right to it, anything special I should know, or not do?”
“Just don't let them die. There is a lot going on right now, this is not a good Christmas... There's a lot of things going around this time of the year. Valadara is always bitter during the Winter Solstice so a lot happens just because... And I can't send anyone right now to watch that child... You have a hard job on your hands, because you'll have to keep that child alive when that child will lose both their hearts... “
He sighs, and turns to Chris
“Oh... And their father can see you... Don't engage with him, whatever you do, do not engage. Ignore him, if you interact with him, you'll give him power to hurt you.”
“So ignore the dad, care for the child, make sure they don't die. Got it.”
He looks up at Jael, the look on his face tells tale enough as he walks off, about to vanish to do his work, being stopped by Jael, looking at him questioningly.-
“Oh... I forgot... I have something for you”
They chuckle preventing Chris from leaving just yet.
“As it is "Christmas" and it is a holiday you celebrate. I got you a little something.”
They hold up a little orb.
“Because you cannot "go" to your family. It does not mean you are not allowed to dream with them, perhaps take a walk with your husband like you wanted too. It's only temporary but you'll be able to see your loved ones. I know it serves as little compensation to not being able to see them, but it's what I can do for now.”
“Thank you, work comes first I know.”
He looks a little surprised, then nods and takes the Orb, smiling at Jael before vanishing to do his job.
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