The Ephemeral Thicket

[wisp-thicket-official]

Do not get lost here, you will not escape.

-

HUZZAH! IVE CREATED A LOCATION BLOG! Tis I! @echothevessel with ANOTHER ONE. (help.)

ANYWAY onto the info shall we?

This is Ephemeral! She is the Wisp Thicket! Though, she primarily uses this bug form (ref sheet below) to travel, otherwise she just speaks through the walls or wisps.

Their design is inspired by a Red Lacewing! :3

They call the Burning Bugs and Father of the Flame her “children” so dont be jumpscared by that

Do note that i will most likely misspell her name SO MUCH- LMAO- my friend came up with it and it sounded cool so i kept it

When Ephemeral *is* the thicket, she will be speaking like “this”

Rules

NO NSFW. NO, I WILL KILL YOU! /silly /hj

Please use SHE/THEY WHEN REFERRING TO THIS CHARACTER!

You can be mean to them if you’d like to :3

Please do not ship them! If you wish for them to be shipped, PLEASE ASK ME FIRST TO MAKE SURE IM OKAY WITH IT. and do note: I am only comfortable with PLATONIC SHIPS.

DO NOT MAKE MY CHARACTERS DO SOMETHING THAT I DO NOT SAY THEY DO IN RESPONSES.

Tags

Setting Ablaze - All posts

Distant Traveler - Asks

My children.. - Interactions with any Wisp Thicket related blogs!

Doodled in the ashes - Arts :3

fello regions - interactions with other region blogs :)

flames of desire - WHY ARE PEOPLE HITTING ON THEM??? (mini arc, credits to @adrenalynne for the tag name!)

son of the flame - interactions with @hermitmoth

Echo voice acts - voice acting posts!

Snuffing out the flame - ooc

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ref sheet below!

[wisp-thicket-official]

[Boils water with your fire and makes some tea.]

Want some?

”Oh, well of course! Thank you, kind bug!”

[wisp-thicket-official]

I think you'd look really good as a dragon.

ooc: normally I don’t draw dragons but like I just HAD to try … ignore how silkwing-y it is the only time I drew dragons was in my wings of fire phase 😭

[trivago-threadraker]

Thoughts on the Wisp Thicket above?

I've no thoughts on it. The places'.. 'cult' ticks me off though.

[wisp-thicket-official]

👁️👁️

[echothevessel]

OC Fun Fact 8: Even though Ephemeral uses She/They pronouns, she is Agender!

[echothevessel]

hello echo

i wanted to test the symmetry tool so

ephemeral be upon thee

GADASUDGJASHD

THIS TOOK AN HOUR TO ANSWER BC I HAD TO GO INSANE FFYAWHGD

THE HER!!!! THE THEY!!! THE ARSON!!! AGDAAT YAYAYAYYAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!! ADDING THIS TO TOYHOUSE AND ARTFIGHT

[echothevessel]

Part 2 of blog voice claims!

Part 1

Visit Original Link

In order:

Pane - Greg from Over the Garden Wall (havnt watched the show)

Tec - Lapis from Steven Universe

Tein - Shamura from Cult of the Lamb

Ven - me!

Nugget - Pixie from Pixie and Brutus

Ephemeral - Blue Diamond from Steven Universe

Murglin - PDA from Subnautica

Karn - Anne Boonchuy from Amphibia

Cindril - Garnet from Steven Universe

[wisp-thicket-official]

Get defenestrated :)

"wuht."

*insert Ephemeral getting thrown out of a window idk man lmao*

[wisp-thicket-official]

Hello!!!

@best-weavenest-obviously

"Oh, Greetings, young Weavenest! Is there something that you needed from me? I do not have much to offer besides a wisp perchance, or a piece of bamboo.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She grins at you before sitting on a rock.*

I wanted to introduce my siba!

[wisp-thicket-official]

"A.. "siba"...?" *Ephemeral tilts their head in confusion before realizing what Ephy meant.* "Ah you must mean sibling! I would be delighted to meet them." *She smiled.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*A ethereal warrior clad in armor forged from the walls of the Weavenest, a curved blade inscribed with ancient runes in one hand and the other hand a bouncy ball obviously intended for their younger sister fades into existence next to Ephy.*

Greetings.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"oh..!" *She stares at them for a few moments. She wasnt sure what she was expecting, but it certainly wasnt this.* "Uhm- Well, it is a pleasure to meet you!" *She holds their hand out for a hanshake to them.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*They mimic shaking their hand, but their hand just passes through.*

I apologise for my appearance, it is a good fit for defending our home against haunted foes.

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Despite their hand just passing through Ephemeral's, they could feel a slight warmth.* "It is quite alright! I do not mind the appearance, it just had... caught me off guard. I am Ephemeral; might i ask your name?" *She asked, tilting their head.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Of course, good to meet you, Ephemeral. My name is Echsec.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"It is good to meet you as well, Echsec. I was not aware that Ephy had a sibling..."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

I do well to keep my existence a secret, but I digress, I shall let you a Ephy speak.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I do not know what else there would be to speak about, unless you have anything else to show me, Ephy." *She replied, looking to Ephy.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She waddles up to you.*

I made a toy for you!

[wisp-thicket-official]

”Really? May I see it?” *She asks with a soft smile.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She holds up a little silken plush of a dark red figure you can't really make out due to the general difficulty Ephy has with things.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She bends down, putting their hands on their legs to inspect the plush. She tilts their head a few times, antennae twitching in confusion.* “It’s wonderful! Though, um… what is it?”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She looks confused for a second before smiling.*

It you!

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She freezes at Ephy’s words before beginning to cry.* “….r..really??” *She said tearfully, reaching out to take the plush though hesitated. .. she did t want to accidentally burn the plush.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

D- do you like it?

Is it bad?

[wisp-thicket-official]

”No!! No no!! It’s beautiful! It’s the best gift I’ve ever been given!” *She wipes away their tears.* “I would take it but I’m worried I will set it ablaze..”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

O- oh!

Das okay! It made with silk! Burney doesn't work well on it!

*She squishes Ephemeral's cheek playfully, making a noise similar to a quack as she does so.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She giggles as Ephy squishes their cheek.* "Silk is highly flammable, Ephy.. It is the reason why my children have yet to get haunted by the Citadel.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Not my siba's silk! They strong!

*Ephy sits down crosslegged.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Ephemeral sits down as well, sitting on their knees.* "I don't want to risk it... It is such a wonderful gift, Ephy.. I don't want to ruin it.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

That okay!

*She gets up and walks around the little spot in the thicket in circles as just a thing to do alongside talking.*

Are u alone up here?

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I have my children to keep me company! Though it has been... ahem- quite.. awhile since I last spoke to one of them..." *Their antenna twitches and they look down at the ground.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Don't be sad.

*She pats them on the head.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I am fine, Ephy, I think you for the reassurance though." *She attempts to pat Ephy's head as well.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*The top of Ephy's head turns black as the thicket places her hand on it, as she realises what they have done the silken strands sizzle loudly.*

*"Silk is highly flammable, Ephy."*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She panics, standing up and moving their hand away.* "SHIT-" *She looks around in panic, their usually closed eyes now open.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*You watch as Ephy's eyes go blank, not having an audible reaction, but silver tears drip down her face and onto the floor, mixing in with ash.*

Wh- Why...

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I DIDNT MEAN TO-" *She started crying as well. They wanted to use their wings to blow out the flames but that would only make things worse. She began to think of what to do.*

*Ephemeral then took off their hood, wrapping it around their hand. The cloth did not catch fire, surprisngly. She then took Ephy's hand and ran with them. She ran towards the only pool of water that she knew of in Wisp Thicket.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*The winds stoke the fire as the silk begins to fray, Ephy twitching and flexing her hands, clearly trying to express something.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She stops as soon as they realize that the flame was put out. She turns to Ephy, worry and panic still evident in their expression.* "Are you alright??? I am so, so, so, so sorry...."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

...

*She simply stares.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Their antenane droop down.* "..Ephy..?"

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*Snapping out of it, she sees Ephemeral and dashes into a bush, cowering.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She flinches as Ephy dashed away, not expecting them to. * "Ephy.." *They very slowly walk over to the bush, crouching down beside it.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*Her hair is still singed, almost black while she's in the darkness of the bush.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She sits down on the ground.* "Ephy I'm really sorry..... I didn't mean to hurt you...."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She whimpers before speaking quietly and softly to herself.*

They always hurt me...

[wisp-thicket-official]

”..what?” *She tilted their head in confusion.* “No, nonono… Ephy…. Ouh… I wish I could give you a hug right now… I didn’t mean to hurt you, Ephy.. I promise.. Im not going to make the same mistake again, okay?” *She tried to reassure, speaking as softly as she could.* “..Can you forgive me, little Ephy?”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*You notice the ground of the wisp thicket is stained pale around Ephyra, almost as if the very spirit that makes her up is dissolving.*

...

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Their antennae lower as she sees the pale stain. She sighs.*

“I will leave you alone for awhile if you want, okay? …I really am sorry…”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

...

...

*She gets out of the bush and hugs Ephemeral's legs, sobbing softly.*

I- i'm sorry...

[wisp-thicket-official]

”it’s okay, it’s alright… You do not need to apologize, I should be the one to do so…” *She was about to wrap their arms around Ephy, though they stopped and opted to instead wrap their wings around her. Despite Ephemeral’s wings having a fire pattern on it, they did not seem to burn.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She shivers from the shock of the pain earlier, pressing against Ephemeral, still crying.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

”it’ll be okay, little Ephy.. I could lead you to some silk so you can repair yourself, maybe? After you’ve calmed down, of course.”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Yeah...

*She lies down on the floor, shivering a bit because of the cold but atleast she's not in pain.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Ephemeral very carefully holds their hand out to Ephy, not to hold her hand, but to help warm her up a little.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

Hello!!!

@best-weavenest-obviously

"Oh, Greetings, young Weavenest! Is there something that you needed from me? I do not have much to offer besides a wisp perchance, or a piece of bamboo.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She grins at you before sitting on a rock.*

I wanted to introduce my siba!

[wisp-thicket-official]

"A.. "siba"...?" *Ephemeral tilts their head in confusion before realizing what Ephy meant.* "Ah you must mean sibling! I would be delighted to meet them." *She smiled.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*A ethereal warrior clad in armor forged from the walls of the Weavenest, a curved blade inscribed with ancient runes in one hand and the other hand a bouncy ball obviously intended for their younger sister fades into existence next to Ephy.*

Greetings.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"oh..!" *She stares at them for a few moments. She wasnt sure what she was expecting, but it certainly wasnt this.* "Uhm- Well, it is a pleasure to meet you!" *She holds their hand out for a hanshake to them.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*They mimic shaking their hand, but their hand just passes through.*

I apologise for my appearance, it is a good fit for defending our home against haunted foes.

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Despite their hand just passing through Ephemeral's, they could feel a slight warmth.* "It is quite alright! I do not mind the appearance, it just had... caught me off guard. I am Ephemeral; might i ask your name?" *She asked, tilting their head.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Of course, good to meet you, Ephemeral. My name is Echsec.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"It is good to meet you as well, Echsec. I was not aware that Ephy had a sibling..."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

I do well to keep my existence a secret, but I digress, I shall let you a Ephy speak.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I do not know what else there would be to speak about, unless you have anything else to show me, Ephy." *She replied, looking to Ephy.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She waddles up to you.*

I made a toy for you!

[wisp-thicket-official]

”Really? May I see it?” *She asks with a soft smile.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She holds up a little silken plush of a dark red figure you can't really make out due to the general difficulty Ephy has with things.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She bends down, putting their hands on their legs to inspect the plush. She tilts their head a few times, antennae twitching in confusion.* “It’s wonderful! Though, um… what is it?”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She looks confused for a second before smiling.*

It you!

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She freezes at Ephy’s words before beginning to cry.* “….r..really??” *She said tearfully, reaching out to take the plush though hesitated. .. she did t want to accidentally burn the plush.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

D- do you like it?

Is it bad?

[wisp-thicket-official]

”No!! No no!! It’s beautiful! It’s the best gift I’ve ever been given!” *She wipes away their tears.* “I would take it but I’m worried I will set it ablaze..”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

O- oh!

Das okay! It made with silk! Burney doesn't work well on it!

*She squishes Ephemeral's cheek playfully, making a noise similar to a quack as she does so.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She giggles as Ephy squishes their cheek.* "Silk is highly flammable, Ephy.. It is the reason why my children have yet to get haunted by the Citadel.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Not my siba's silk! They strong!

*Ephy sits down crosslegged.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Ephemeral sits down as well, sitting on their knees.* "I don't want to risk it... It is such a wonderful gift, Ephy.. I don't want to ruin it.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

That okay!

*She gets up and walks around the little spot in the thicket in circles as just a thing to do alongside talking.*

Are u alone up here?

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I have my children to keep me company! Though it has been... ahem- quite.. awhile since I last spoke to one of them..." *Their antenna twitches and they look down at the ground.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Don't be sad.

*She pats them on the head.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I am fine, Ephy, I think you for the reassurance though." *She attempts to pat Ephy's head as well.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*The top of Ephy's head turns black as the thicket places her hand on it, as she realises what they have done the silken strands sizzle loudly.*

*"Silk is highly flammable, Ephy."*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She panics, standing up and moving their hand away.* "SHIT-" *She looks around in panic, their usually closed eyes now open.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*You watch as Ephy's eyes go blank, not having an audible reaction, but silver tears drip down her face and onto the floor, mixing in with ash.*

Wh- Why...

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I DIDNT MEAN TO-" *She started crying as well. They wanted to use their wings to blow out the flames but that would only make things worse. She began to think of what to do.*

*Ephemeral then took off their hood, wrapping it around their hand. The cloth did not catch fire, surprisngly. She then took Ephy's hand and ran with them. She ran towards the only pool of water that she knew of in Wisp Thicket.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*The winds stoke the fire as the silk begins to fray, Ephy twitching and flexing her hands, clearly trying to express something.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She stops as soon as they realize that the flame was put out. She turns to Ephy, worry and panic still evident in their expression.* "Are you alright??? I am so, so, so, so sorry...."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

...

*She simply stares.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Their antenane droop down.* "..Ephy..?"

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*Snapping out of it, she sees Ephemeral and dashes into a bush, cowering.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She flinches as Ephy dashed away, not expecting them to. * "Ephy.." *They very slowly walk over to the bush, crouching down beside it.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*Her hair is still singed, almost black while she's in the darkness of the bush.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She sits down on the ground.* "Ephy I'm really sorry..... I didn't mean to hurt you...."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She whimpers before speaking quietly and softly to herself.*

They always hurt me...

[wisp-thicket-official]

”..what?” *She tilted their head in confusion.* “No, nonono… Ephy…. Ouh… I wish I could give you a hug right now… I didn’t mean to hurt you, Ephy.. I promise.. Im not going to make the same mistake again, okay?” *She tried to reassure, speaking as softly as she could.* “..Can you forgive me, little Ephy?”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*You notice the ground of the wisp thicket is stained pale around Ephyra, almost as if the very spirit that makes her up is dissolving.*

...

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Their antennae lower as she sees the pale stain. She sighs.*

“I will leave you alone for awhile if you want, okay? …I really am sorry…”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

...

...

*She gets out of the bush and hugs Ephemeral's legs, sobbing softly.*

I- i'm sorry...

[wisp-thicket-official]

”it’s okay, it’s alright… You do not need to apologize, I should be the one to do so…” *She was about to wrap their arms around Ephy, though they stopped and opted to instead wrap their wings around her. Despite Ephemeral’s wings having a fire pattern on it, they did not seem to burn.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She shivers from the shock of the pain earlier, pressing against Ephemeral, still crying.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

”it’ll be okay, little Ephy.. I could lead you to some silk so you can repair yourself, maybe? After you’ve calmed down, of course.”

[wisp-thicket-official]

Hello!!!

@best-weavenest-obviously

"Oh, Greetings, young Weavenest! Is there something that you needed from me? I do not have much to offer besides a wisp perchance, or a piece of bamboo.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She grins at you before sitting on a rock.*

I wanted to introduce my siba!

[wisp-thicket-official]

"A.. "siba"...?" *Ephemeral tilts their head in confusion before realizing what Ephy meant.* "Ah you must mean sibling! I would be delighted to meet them." *She smiled.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*A ethereal warrior clad in armor forged from the walls of the Weavenest, a curved blade inscribed with ancient runes in one hand and the other hand a bouncy ball obviously intended for their younger sister fades into existence next to Ephy.*

Greetings.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"oh..!" *She stares at them for a few moments. She wasnt sure what she was expecting, but it certainly wasnt this.* "Uhm- Well, it is a pleasure to meet you!" *She holds their hand out for a hanshake to them.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*They mimic shaking their hand, but their hand just passes through.*

I apologise for my appearance, it is a good fit for defending our home against haunted foes.

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Despite their hand just passing through Ephemeral's, they could feel a slight warmth.* "It is quite alright! I do not mind the appearance, it just had... caught me off guard. I am Ephemeral; might i ask your name?" *She asked, tilting their head.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Of course, good to meet you, Ephemeral. My name is Echsec.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"It is good to meet you as well, Echsec. I was not aware that Ephy had a sibling..."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

I do well to keep my existence a secret, but I digress, I shall let you a Ephy speak.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I do not know what else there would be to speak about, unless you have anything else to show me, Ephy." *She replied, looking to Ephy.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She waddles up to you.*

I made a toy for you!

[wisp-thicket-official]

”Really? May I see it?” *She asks with a soft smile.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She holds up a little silken plush of a dark red figure you can't really make out due to the general difficulty Ephy has with things.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She bends down, putting their hands on their legs to inspect the plush. She tilts their head a few times, antennae twitching in confusion.* “It’s wonderful! Though, um… what is it?”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She looks confused for a second before smiling.*

It you!

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She freezes at Ephy’s words before beginning to cry.* “….r..really??” *She said tearfully, reaching out to take the plush though hesitated. .. she did t want to accidentally burn the plush.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

D- do you like it?

Is it bad?

[wisp-thicket-official]

”No!! No no!! It’s beautiful! It’s the best gift I’ve ever been given!” *She wipes away their tears.* “I would take it but I’m worried I will set it ablaze..”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

O- oh!

Das okay! It made with silk! Burney doesn't work well on it!

*She squishes Ephemeral's cheek playfully, making a noise similar to a quack as she does so.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She giggles as Ephy squishes their cheek.* "Silk is highly flammable, Ephy.. It is the reason why my children have yet to get haunted by the Citadel.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Not my siba's silk! They strong!

*Ephy sits down crosslegged.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Ephemeral sits down as well, sitting on their knees.* "I don't want to risk it... It is such a wonderful gift, Ephy.. I don't want to ruin it.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

That okay!

*She gets up and walks around the little spot in the thicket in circles as just a thing to do alongside talking.*

Are u alone up here?

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I have my children to keep me company! Though it has been... ahem- quite.. awhile since I last spoke to one of them..." *Their antenna twitches and they look down at the ground.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Don't be sad.

*She pats them on the head.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I am fine, Ephy, I think you for the reassurance though." *She attempts to pat Ephy's head as well.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*The top of Ephy's head turns black as the thicket places her hand on it, as she realises what they have done the silken strands sizzle loudly.*

*"Silk is highly flammable, Ephy."*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She panics, standing up and moving their hand away.* "SHIT-" *She looks around in panic, their usually closed eyes now open.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*You watch as Ephy's eyes go blank, not having an audible reaction, but silver tears drip down her face and onto the floor, mixing in with ash.*

Wh- Why...

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I DIDNT MEAN TO-" *She started crying as well. They wanted to use their wings to blow out the flames but that would only make things worse. She began to think of what to do.*

*Ephemeral then took off their hood, wrapping it around their hand. The cloth did not catch fire, surprisngly. She then took Ephy's hand and ran with them. She ran towards the only pool of water that she knew of in Wisp Thicket.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*The winds stoke the fire as the silk begins to fray, Ephy twitching and flexing her hands, clearly trying to express something.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She stops as soon as they realize that the flame was put out. She turns to Ephy, worry and panic still evident in their expression.* "Are you alright??? I am so, so, so, so sorry...."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

...

*She simply stares.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Their antenane droop down.* "..Ephy..?"

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*Snapping out of it, she sees Ephemeral and dashes into a bush, cowering.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She flinches as Ephy dashed away, not expecting them to. * "Ephy.." *They very slowly walk over to the bush, crouching down beside it.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*Her hair is still singed, almost black while she's in the darkness of the bush.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She sits down on the ground.* "Ephy I'm really sorry..... I didn't mean to hurt you...."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She whimpers before speaking quietly and softly to herself.*

They always hurt me...

[wisp-thicket-official]

”..what?” *She tilted their head in confusion.* “No, nonono… Ephy…. Ouh… I wish I could give you a hug right now… I didn’t mean to hurt you, Ephy.. I promise.. Im not going to make the same mistake again, okay?” *She tried to reassure, speaking as softly as she could.* “..Can you forgive me, little Ephy?”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*You notice the ground of the wisp thicket is stained pale around Ephyra, almost as if the very spirit that makes her up is dissolving.*

...

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Their antennae lower as she sees the pale stain. She sighs.*

“I will leave you alone for awhile if you want, okay? …I really am sorry…”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

...

...

*She gets out of the bush and hugs Ephemeral's legs, sobbing softly.*

I- i'm sorry...

[wisp-thicket-official]

”it’s okay, it’s alright… You do not need to apologize, I should be the one to do so…” *She was about to wrap their arms around Ephy, though they stopped and opted to instead wrap their wings around her. Despite Ephemeral’s wings having a fire pattern on it, they did not seem to burn.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

Hello!!!

@best-weavenest-obviously

"Oh, Greetings, young Weavenest! Is there something that you needed from me? I do not have much to offer besides a wisp perchance, or a piece of bamboo.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She grins at you before sitting on a rock.*

I wanted to introduce my siba!

[wisp-thicket-official]

"A.. "siba"...?" *Ephemeral tilts their head in confusion before realizing what Ephy meant.* "Ah you must mean sibling! I would be delighted to meet them." *She smiled.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*A ethereal warrior clad in armor forged from the walls of the Weavenest, a curved blade inscribed with ancient runes in one hand and the other hand a bouncy ball obviously intended for their younger sister fades into existence next to Ephy.*

Greetings.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"oh..!" *She stares at them for a few moments. She wasnt sure what she was expecting, but it certainly wasnt this.* "Uhm- Well, it is a pleasure to meet you!" *She holds their hand out for a hanshake to them.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*They mimic shaking their hand, but their hand just passes through.*

I apologise for my appearance, it is a good fit for defending our home against haunted foes.

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Despite their hand just passing through Ephemeral's, they could feel a slight warmth.* "It is quite alright! I do not mind the appearance, it just had... caught me off guard. I am Ephemeral; might i ask your name?" *She asked, tilting their head.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Of course, good to meet you, Ephemeral. My name is Echsec.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"It is good to meet you as well, Echsec. I was not aware that Ephy had a sibling..."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

I do well to keep my existence a secret, but I digress, I shall let you a Ephy speak.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I do not know what else there would be to speak about, unless you have anything else to show me, Ephy." *She replied, looking to Ephy.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She waddles up to you.*

I made a toy for you!

[wisp-thicket-official]

”Really? May I see it?” *She asks with a soft smile.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She holds up a little silken plush of a dark red figure you can't really make out due to the general difficulty Ephy has with things.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She bends down, putting their hands on their legs to inspect the plush. She tilts their head a few times, antennae twitching in confusion.* “It’s wonderful! Though, um… what is it?”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She looks confused for a second before smiling.*

It you!

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She freezes at Ephy’s words before beginning to cry.* “….r..really??” *She said tearfully, reaching out to take the plush though hesitated. .. she did t want to accidentally burn the plush.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

D- do you like it?

Is it bad?

[wisp-thicket-official]

”No!! No no!! It’s beautiful! It’s the best gift I’ve ever been given!” *She wipes away their tears.* “I would take it but I’m worried I will set it ablaze..”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

O- oh!

Das okay! It made with silk! Burney doesn't work well on it!

*She squishes Ephemeral's cheek playfully, making a noise similar to a quack as she does so.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She giggles as Ephy squishes their cheek.* "Silk is highly flammable, Ephy.. It is the reason why my children have yet to get haunted by the Citadel.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Not my siba's silk! They strong!

*Ephy sits down crosslegged.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Ephemeral sits down as well, sitting on their knees.* "I don't want to risk it... It is such a wonderful gift, Ephy.. I don't want to ruin it.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

That okay!

*She gets up and walks around the little spot in the thicket in circles as just a thing to do alongside talking.*

Are u alone up here?

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I have my children to keep me company! Though it has been... ahem- quite.. awhile since I last spoke to one of them..." *Their antenna twitches and they look down at the ground.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Don't be sad.

*She pats them on the head.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I am fine, Ephy, I think you for the reassurance though." *She attempts to pat Ephy's head as well.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*The top of Ephy's head turns black as the thicket places her hand on it, as she realises what they have done the silken strands sizzle loudly.*

*"Silk is highly flammable, Ephy."*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She panics, standing up and moving their hand away.* "SHIT-" *She looks around in panic, their usually closed eyes now open.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*You watch as Ephy's eyes go blank, not having an audible reaction, but silver tears drip down her face and onto the floor, mixing in with ash.*

Wh- Why...

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I DIDNT MEAN TO-" *She started crying as well. They wanted to use their wings to blow out the flames but that would only make things worse. She began to think of what to do.*

*Ephemeral then took off their hood, wrapping it around their hand. The cloth did not catch fire, surprisngly. She then took Ephy's hand and ran with them. She ran towards the only pool of water that she knew of in Wisp Thicket.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*The winds stoke the fire as the silk begins to fray, Ephy twitching and flexing her hands, clearly trying to express something.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She stops as soon as they realize that the flame was put out. She turns to Ephy, worry and panic still evident in their expression.* "Are you alright??? I am so, so, so, so sorry...."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

...

*She simply stares.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Their antenane droop down.* "..Ephy..?"

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*Snapping out of it, she sees Ephemeral and dashes into a bush, cowering.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She flinches as Ephy dashed away, not expecting them to. * "Ephy.." *They very slowly walk over to the bush, crouching down beside it.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*Her hair is still singed, almost black while she's in the darkness of the bush.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She sits down on the ground.* "Ephy I'm really sorry..... I didn't mean to hurt you...."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She whimpers before speaking quietly and softly to herself.*

They always hurt me...

[wisp-thicket-official]

”..what?” *She tilted their head in confusion.* “No, nonono… Ephy…. Ouh… I wish I could give you a hug right now… I didn’t mean to hurt you, Ephy.. I promise.. Im not going to make the same mistake again, okay?” *She tried to reassure, speaking as softly as she could.* “..Can you forgive me, little Ephy?”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*You notice the ground of the wisp thicket is stained pale around Ephyra, almost as if the very spirit that makes her up is dissolving.*

...

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Their antennae lower as she sees the pale stain. She sighs.*

“I will leave you alone for awhile if you want, okay? …I really am sorry…”

[wisp-thicket-official]

Hello!!!

@best-weavenest-obviously

"Oh, Greetings, young Weavenest! Is there something that you needed from me? I do not have much to offer besides a wisp perchance, or a piece of bamboo.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She grins at you before sitting on a rock.*

I wanted to introduce my siba!

[wisp-thicket-official]

"A.. "siba"...?" *Ephemeral tilts their head in confusion before realizing what Ephy meant.* "Ah you must mean sibling! I would be delighted to meet them." *She smiled.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*A ethereal warrior clad in armor forged from the walls of the Weavenest, a curved blade inscribed with ancient runes in one hand and the other hand a bouncy ball obviously intended for their younger sister fades into existence next to Ephy.*

Greetings.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"oh..!" *She stares at them for a few moments. She wasnt sure what she was expecting, but it certainly wasnt this.* "Uhm- Well, it is a pleasure to meet you!" *She holds their hand out for a hanshake to them.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*They mimic shaking their hand, but their hand just passes through.*

I apologise for my appearance, it is a good fit for defending our home against haunted foes.

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Despite their hand just passing through Ephemeral's, they could feel a slight warmth.* "It is quite alright! I do not mind the appearance, it just had... caught me off guard. I am Ephemeral; might i ask your name?" *She asked, tilting their head.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Of course, good to meet you, Ephemeral. My name is Echsec.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"It is good to meet you as well, Echsec. I was not aware that Ephy had a sibling..."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

I do well to keep my existence a secret, but I digress, I shall let you a Ephy speak.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I do not know what else there would be to speak about, unless you have anything else to show me, Ephy." *She replied, looking to Ephy.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She waddles up to you.*

I made a toy for you!

[wisp-thicket-official]

”Really? May I see it?” *She asks with a soft smile.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She holds up a little silken plush of a dark red figure you can't really make out due to the general difficulty Ephy has with things.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She bends down, putting their hands on their legs to inspect the plush. She tilts their head a few times, antennae twitching in confusion.* “It’s wonderful! Though, um… what is it?”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She looks confused for a second before smiling.*

It you!

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She freezes at Ephy’s words before beginning to cry.* “….r..really??” *She said tearfully, reaching out to take the plush though hesitated. .. she did t want to accidentally burn the plush.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

D- do you like it?

Is it bad?

[wisp-thicket-official]

”No!! No no!! It’s beautiful! It’s the best gift I’ve ever been given!” *She wipes away their tears.* “I would take it but I’m worried I will set it ablaze..”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

O- oh!

Das okay! It made with silk! Burney doesn't work well on it!

*She squishes Ephemeral's cheek playfully, making a noise similar to a quack as she does so.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She giggles as Ephy squishes their cheek.* "Silk is highly flammable, Ephy.. It is the reason why my children have yet to get haunted by the Citadel.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Not my siba's silk! They strong!

*Ephy sits down crosslegged.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Ephemeral sits down as well, sitting on their knees.* "I don't want to risk it... It is such a wonderful gift, Ephy.. I don't want to ruin it.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

That okay!

*She gets up and walks around the little spot in the thicket in circles as just a thing to do alongside talking.*

Are u alone up here?

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I have my children to keep me company! Though it has been... ahem- quite.. awhile since I last spoke to one of them..." *Their antenna twitches and they look down at the ground.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Don't be sad.

*She pats them on the head.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I am fine, Ephy, I think you for the reassurance though." *She attempts to pat Ephy's head as well.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*The top of Ephy's head turns black as the thicket places her hand on it, as she realises what they have done the silken strands sizzle loudly.*

*"Silk is highly flammable, Ephy."*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She panics, standing up and moving their hand away.* "SHIT-" *She looks around in panic, their usually closed eyes now open.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*You watch as Ephy's eyes go blank, not having an audible reaction, but silver tears drip down her face and onto the floor, mixing in with ash.*

Wh- Why...

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I DIDNT MEAN TO-" *She started crying as well. They wanted to use their wings to blow out the flames but that would only make things worse. She began to think of what to do.*

*Ephemeral then took off their hood, wrapping it around their hand. The cloth did not catch fire, surprisngly. She then took Ephy's hand and ran with them. She ran towards the only pool of water that she knew of in Wisp Thicket.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*The winds stoke the fire as the silk begins to fray, Ephy twitching and flexing her hands, clearly trying to express something.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She stops as soon as they realize that the flame was put out. She turns to Ephy, worry and panic still evident in their expression.* "Are you alright??? I am so, so, so, so sorry...."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

...

*She simply stares.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Their antenane droop down.* "..Ephy..?"

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*Snapping out of it, she sees Ephemeral and dashes into a bush, cowering.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She flinches as Ephy dashed away, not expecting them to. * "Ephy.." *They very slowly walk over to the bush, crouching down beside it.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*Her hair is still singed, almost black while she's in the darkness of the bush.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She sits down on the ground.* "Ephy I'm really sorry..... I didn't mean to hurt you...."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She whimpers before speaking quietly and softly to herself.*

They always hurt me...

[wisp-thicket-official]

”..what?” *She tilted their head in confusion.* “No, nonono… Ephy…. Ouh… I wish I could give you a hug right now… I didn’t mean to hurt you, Ephy.. I promise.. Im not going to make the same mistake again, okay?” *She tried to reassure, speaking as softly as she could.* “..Can you forgive me, little Ephy?”

[maci-lena]

1-a-Day Silksong: Day 119

Hopefully those wisps don't set fire to anything. Not in the mood to draw that much fire...

Closeup Below

Upon closer inspection, those wisps are shaped pretty similarly to silkflies (upside-down, specifically). Not sure if there's deeper meaning behind that or if just a coincidence, but I can't unsee in, now.

[wisp-thicket-official]

”Yes…. Go my child! Commit mass amounts of arson upon the wretched Citadel!!”

[wisp-thicket-official]

Hello!!!

@best-weavenest-obviously

"Oh, Greetings, young Weavenest! Is there something that you needed from me? I do not have much to offer besides a wisp perchance, or a piece of bamboo.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She grins at you before sitting on a rock.*

I wanted to introduce my siba!

[wisp-thicket-official]

"A.. "siba"...?" *Ephemeral tilts their head in confusion before realizing what Ephy meant.* "Ah you must mean sibling! I would be delighted to meet them." *She smiled.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*A ethereal warrior clad in armor forged from the walls of the Weavenest, a curved blade inscribed with ancient runes in one hand and the other hand a bouncy ball obviously intended for their younger sister fades into existence next to Ephy.*

Greetings.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"oh..!" *She stares at them for a few moments. She wasnt sure what she was expecting, but it certainly wasnt this.* "Uhm- Well, it is a pleasure to meet you!" *She holds their hand out for a hanshake to them.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*They mimic shaking their hand, but their hand just passes through.*

I apologise for my appearance, it is a good fit for defending our home against haunted foes.

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Despite their hand just passing through Ephemeral's, they could feel a slight warmth.* "It is quite alright! I do not mind the appearance, it just had... caught me off guard. I am Ephemeral; might i ask your name?" *She asked, tilting their head.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Of course, good to meet you, Ephemeral. My name is Echsec.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"It is good to meet you as well, Echsec. I was not aware that Ephy had a sibling..."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

I do well to keep my existence a secret, but I digress, I shall let you a Ephy speak.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I do not know what else there would be to speak about, unless you have anything else to show me, Ephy." *She replied, looking to Ephy.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She waddles up to you.*

I made a toy for you!

[wisp-thicket-official]

”Really? May I see it?” *She asks with a soft smile.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She holds up a little silken plush of a dark red figure you can't really make out due to the general difficulty Ephy has with things.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She bends down, putting their hands on their legs to inspect the plush. She tilts their head a few times, antennae twitching in confusion.* “It’s wonderful! Though, um… what is it?”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She looks confused for a second before smiling.*

It you!

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She freezes at Ephy’s words before beginning to cry.* “….r..really??” *She said tearfully, reaching out to take the plush though hesitated. .. she did t want to accidentally burn the plush.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

D- do you like it?

Is it bad?

[wisp-thicket-official]

”No!! No no!! It’s beautiful! It’s the best gift I’ve ever been given!” *She wipes away their tears.* “I would take it but I’m worried I will set it ablaze..”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

O- oh!

Das okay! It made with silk! Burney doesn't work well on it!

*She squishes Ephemeral's cheek playfully, making a noise similar to a quack as she does so.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She giggles as Ephy squishes their cheek.* "Silk is highly flammable, Ephy.. It is the reason why my children have yet to get haunted by the Citadel.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Not my siba's silk! They strong!

*Ephy sits down crosslegged.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Ephemeral sits down as well, sitting on their knees.* "I don't want to risk it... It is such a wonderful gift, Ephy.. I don't want to ruin it.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

That okay!

*She gets up and walks around the little spot in the thicket in circles as just a thing to do alongside talking.*

Are u alone up here?

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I have my children to keep me company! Though it has been... ahem- quite.. awhile since I last spoke to one of them..." *Their antenna twitches and they look down at the ground.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Don't be sad.

*She pats them on the head.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I am fine, Ephy, I think you for the reassurance though." *She attempts to pat Ephy's head as well.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*The top of Ephy's head turns black as the thicket places her hand on it, as she realises what they have done the silken strands sizzle loudly.*

*"Silk is highly flammable, Ephy."*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She panics, standing up and moving their hand away.* "SHIT-" *She looks around in panic, their usually closed eyes now open.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*You watch as Ephy's eyes go blank, not having an audible reaction, but silver tears drip down her face and onto the floor, mixing in with ash.*

Wh- Why...

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I DIDNT MEAN TO-" *She started crying as well. They wanted to use their wings to blow out the flames but that would only make things worse. She began to think of what to do.*

*Ephemeral then took off their hood, wrapping it around their hand. The cloth did not catch fire, surprisngly. She then took Ephy's hand and ran with them. She ran towards the only pool of water that she knew of in Wisp Thicket.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*The winds stoke the fire as the silk begins to fray, Ephy twitching and flexing her hands, clearly trying to express something.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She stops as soon as they realize that the flame was put out. She turns to Ephy, worry and panic still evident in their expression.* "Are you alright??? I am so, so, so, so sorry...."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

...

*She simply stares.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Their antenane droop down.* "..Ephy..?"

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*Snapping out of it, she sees Ephemeral and dashes into a bush, cowering.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She flinches as Ephy dashed away, not expecting them to. * "Ephy.." *They very slowly walk over to the bush, crouching down beside it.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*Her hair is still singed, almost black while she's in the darkness of the bush.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She sits down on the ground.* "Ephy I'm really sorry..... I didn't mean to hurt you...."

[wisp-thicket-official]

Hello!!!

@best-weavenest-obviously

"Oh, Greetings, young Weavenest! Is there something that you needed from me? I do not have much to offer besides a wisp perchance, or a piece of bamboo.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She grins at you before sitting on a rock.*

I wanted to introduce my siba!

[wisp-thicket-official]

"A.. "siba"...?" *Ephemeral tilts their head in confusion before realizing what Ephy meant.* "Ah you must mean sibling! I would be delighted to meet them." *She smiled.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*A ethereal warrior clad in armor forged from the walls of the Weavenest, a curved blade inscribed with ancient runes in one hand and the other hand a bouncy ball obviously intended for their younger sister fades into existence next to Ephy.*

Greetings.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"oh..!" *She stares at them for a few moments. She wasnt sure what she was expecting, but it certainly wasnt this.* "Uhm- Well, it is a pleasure to meet you!" *She holds their hand out for a hanshake to them.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*They mimic shaking their hand, but their hand just passes through.*

I apologise for my appearance, it is a good fit for defending our home against haunted foes.

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Despite their hand just passing through Ephemeral's, they could feel a slight warmth.* "It is quite alright! I do not mind the appearance, it just had... caught me off guard. I am Ephemeral; might i ask your name?" *She asked, tilting their head.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Of course, good to meet you, Ephemeral. My name is Echsec.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"It is good to meet you as well, Echsec. I was not aware that Ephy had a sibling..."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

I do well to keep my existence a secret, but I digress, I shall let you a Ephy speak.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I do not know what else there would be to speak about, unless you have anything else to show me, Ephy." *She replied, looking to Ephy.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She waddles up to you.*

I made a toy for you!

[wisp-thicket-official]

”Really? May I see it?” *She asks with a soft smile.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She holds up a little silken plush of a dark red figure you can't really make out due to the general difficulty Ephy has with things.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She bends down, putting their hands on their legs to inspect the plush. She tilts their head a few times, antennae twitching in confusion.* “It’s wonderful! Though, um… what is it?”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She looks confused for a second before smiling.*

It you!

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She freezes at Ephy’s words before beginning to cry.* “….r..really??” *She said tearfully, reaching out to take the plush though hesitated. .. she did t want to accidentally burn the plush.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

D- do you like it?

Is it bad?

[wisp-thicket-official]

”No!! No no!! It’s beautiful! It’s the best gift I’ve ever been given!” *She wipes away their tears.* “I would take it but I’m worried I will set it ablaze..”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

O- oh!

Das okay! It made with silk! Burney doesn't work well on it!

*She squishes Ephemeral's cheek playfully, making a noise similar to a quack as she does so.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She giggles as Ephy squishes their cheek.* "Silk is highly flammable, Ephy.. It is the reason why my children have yet to get haunted by the Citadel.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Not my siba's silk! They strong!

*Ephy sits down crosslegged.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Ephemeral sits down as well, sitting on their knees.* "I don't want to risk it... It is such a wonderful gift, Ephy.. I don't want to ruin it.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

That okay!

*She gets up and walks around the little spot in the thicket in circles as just a thing to do alongside talking.*

Are u alone up here?

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I have my children to keep me company! Though it has been... ahem- quite.. awhile since I last spoke to one of them..." *Their antenna twitches and they look down at the ground.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Don't be sad.

*She pats them on the head.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I am fine, Ephy, I think you for the reassurance though." *She attempts to pat Ephy's head as well.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*The top of Ephy's head turns black as the thicket places her hand on it, as she realises what they have done the silken strands sizzle loudly.*

*"Silk is highly flammable, Ephy."*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She panics, standing up and moving their hand away.* "SHIT-" *She looks around in panic, their usually closed eyes now open.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*You watch as Ephy's eyes go blank, not having an audible reaction, but silver tears drip down her face and onto the floor, mixing in with ash.*

Wh- Why...

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I DIDNT MEAN TO-" *She started crying as well. They wanted to use their wings to blow out the flames but that would only make things worse. She began to think of what to do.*

*Ephemeral then took off their hood, wrapping it around their hand. The cloth did not catch fire, surprisngly. She then took Ephy's hand and ran with them. She ran towards the only pool of water that she knew of in Wisp Thicket.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*The winds stoke the fire as the silk begins to fray, Ephy twitching and flexing her hands, clearly trying to express something.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She stops as soon as they realize that the flame was put out. She turns to Ephy, worry and panic still evident in their expression.* "Are you alright??? I am so, so, so, so sorry...."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

...

*She simply stares.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Their antenane droop down.* "..Ephy..?"

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*Snapping out of it, she sees Ephemeral and dashes into a bush, cowering.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She flinches as Ephy dashed away, not expecting them to. * "Ephy.." *They very slowly walk over to the bush, crouching down beside it.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

Hello!!!

@best-weavenest-obviously

"Oh, Greetings, young Weavenest! Is there something that you needed from me? I do not have much to offer besides a wisp perchance, or a piece of bamboo.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She grins at you before sitting on a rock.*

I wanted to introduce my siba!

[wisp-thicket-official]

"A.. "siba"...?" *Ephemeral tilts their head in confusion before realizing what Ephy meant.* "Ah you must mean sibling! I would be delighted to meet them." *She smiled.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*A ethereal warrior clad in armor forged from the walls of the Weavenest, a curved blade inscribed with ancient runes in one hand and the other hand a bouncy ball obviously intended for their younger sister fades into existence next to Ephy.*

Greetings.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"oh..!" *She stares at them for a few moments. She wasnt sure what she was expecting, but it certainly wasnt this.* "Uhm- Well, it is a pleasure to meet you!" *She holds their hand out for a hanshake to them.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*They mimic shaking their hand, but their hand just passes through.*

I apologise for my appearance, it is a good fit for defending our home against haunted foes.

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Despite their hand just passing through Ephemeral's, they could feel a slight warmth.* "It is quite alright! I do not mind the appearance, it just had... caught me off guard. I am Ephemeral; might i ask your name?" *She asked, tilting their head.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Of course, good to meet you, Ephemeral. My name is Echsec.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"It is good to meet you as well, Echsec. I was not aware that Ephy had a sibling..."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

I do well to keep my existence a secret, but I digress, I shall let you a Ephy speak.

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I do not know what else there would be to speak about, unless you have anything else to show me, Ephy." *She replied, looking to Ephy.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She waddles up to you.*

I made a toy for you!

[wisp-thicket-official]

”Really? May I see it?” *She asks with a soft smile.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She holds up a little silken plush of a dark red figure you can't really make out due to the general difficulty Ephy has with things.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She bends down, putting their hands on their legs to inspect the plush. She tilts their head a few times, antennae twitching in confusion.* “It’s wonderful! Though, um… what is it?”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*She looks confused for a second before smiling.*

It you!

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She freezes at Ephy’s words before beginning to cry.* “….r..really??” *She said tearfully, reaching out to take the plush though hesitated. .. she did t want to accidentally burn the plush.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

D- do you like it?

Is it bad?

[wisp-thicket-official]

”No!! No no!! It’s beautiful! It’s the best gift I’ve ever been given!” *She wipes away their tears.* “I would take it but I’m worried I will set it ablaze..”

[best-weavenest-obviously]

O- oh!

Das okay! It made with silk! Burney doesn't work well on it!

*She squishes Ephemeral's cheek playfully, making a noise similar to a quack as she does so.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She giggles as Ephy squishes their cheek.* "Silk is highly flammable, Ephy.. It is the reason why my children have yet to get haunted by the Citadel.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Not my siba's silk! They strong!

*Ephy sits down crosslegged.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Ephemeral sits down as well, sitting on their knees.* "I don't want to risk it... It is such a wonderful gift, Ephy.. I don't want to ruin it.."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

That okay!

*She gets up and walks around the little spot in the thicket in circles as just a thing to do alongside talking.*

Are u alone up here?

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I have my children to keep me company! Though it has been... ahem- quite.. awhile since I last spoke to one of them..." *Their antenna twitches and they look down at the ground.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

Don't be sad.

*She pats them on the head.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I am fine, Ephy, I think you for the reassurance though." *She attempts to pat Ephy's head as well.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*The top of Ephy's head turns black as the thicket places her hand on it, as she realises what they have done the silken strands sizzle loudly.*

*"Silk is highly flammable, Ephy."*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She panics, standing up and moving their hand away.* "SHIT-" *She looks around in panic, their usually closed eyes now open.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*You watch as Ephy's eyes go blank, not having an audible reaction, but silver tears drip down her face and onto the floor, mixing in with ash.*

Wh- Why...

[wisp-thicket-official]

"I DIDNT MEAN TO-" *She started crying as well. They wanted to use their wings to blow out the flames but that would only make things worse. She began to think of what to do.*

*Ephemeral then took off their hood, wrapping it around their hand. The cloth did not catch fire, surprisngly. She then took Ephy's hand and ran with them. She ran towards the only pool of water that she knew of in Wisp Thicket.*

[best-weavenest-obviously]

*The winds stoke the fire as the silk begins to fray, Ephy twitching and flexing her hands, clearly trying to express something.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*She stops as soon as they realize that the flame was put out. She turns to Ephy, worry and panic still evident in their expression.* "Are you alright??? I am so, so, so, so sorry...."

[best-weavenest-obviously]

...

*She simply stares.*

[wisp-thicket-official]

*Their antenane droop down.* "..Ephy..?"