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[sing_for_me]

Who: Caster and Alex
When: October 11 (early morning after the event)
Where:Oshun’s Temple
What:Caster checking on Alex after the Orihime’s events

[At this point, Alex couldn’t deny how tired she was. After searching for two days nonstop, as well as helping out with those prayers, Alex felt wiped out. As reluctant as she was to return, she transported herself to the outside of the river goddesses’s temple. She let’s out a sigh as she looks at the entrance, walking towards it until she reaches the front steps. Maybe Tem had returned, she hoped, despite sensing nothing. Letting out a drained sigh, she turns to sit on the steps, hugging her knees and burying her face in her arms. No matter how many times she told herself it was too soon the give up, it was hard to fight off the nagging feeling that told her he was really gone. Heading inside would only confirm that.]

See? I told you I’d always be the only one left.

[A deeper sigh this time as her hands tighten into fists. She didn’t even have the energy to try and fight him off this time. Why was he always proven to be right..?]

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[sing_for_me]

[Alex looks up at him as he readjusts the blanket on her.]

Is that part of the spell r are you just being nice?

[Yup. Still a burrito.]

[futhark]

[ Which part- the holding part or the burritoing part? Because he is going to answer about the first one ]

It's absolutely part of the spell, you must hold it for a while. [ He finishes carving the carnelian, and hands it to her too ] And this, always good for having a spare. In case it runs away too fast.

[sing_for_me]

...Runs away...?

[What exactly were these stones going to do? Alex finds herself clutching them tighter. The stones are smooth to the touch, and she can't help but roll them around in her palms. She did feel bad about not doing much else, but she knew nothing about magic.]

[futhark]

The tracking spell makes them move towards what they're searching for.

[ He prepares quickly the third stone, and to demonstrate he moves at the other end of the hall and drops it on the floor. The stone shines brightly and moves at an incredible speed in Alex's direction stopping dead right next to her feet. ]

Like this. So best brace yourself for some running.

[sing_for_me]

E-eh?!

[But she'd just gotten into a burrito! This was not ready for running. She scrambles to get her feet down and slip her shoes on, minus the use of her hands.]

[futhark]

Not right now- I told you have to hold onto them for a while. [ Keep yourself burritoed, please. ]

[sing_for_me]

[But he just said--]

O..oh...

[Now she felt silly for panicking like that. She folds herself back into the burrito, taking a peek at the stones in her hand.]

This..Is this..gonna tire you out or anything..?

[futhark]

[ You're the one tired here. After the whole night of searching. Her comment still makes him wonder- just how much Archer went and told everyone when he was gone? ]

It's a simple spell, really. It's not taking much of my reserves. Barely noticeable.

[ Besides he got back with full battery, turns out dying here has it's perks ]

[sing_for_me]

[But 'reserves' meant you only had a limited amount, didn't it? But if he says it's just a little.. ]

Okay..Just..don't push yourself okay? You just got back..

[From, you know, death.]

[futhark]

Says the woman that was up for a whole night.

[ Sadly, it is a limited amount, but it's not like he's entirely without options about replenishing it ]

Nap first, then we'll search again. I can nap with you if this would make it easier for ya.

[ Napping company ]

[sing_for_me]

[Two nights, but probably best not to tell him that.

Now normally she'd question the offer since it's not like she was a child, and it seemed like Cú's usual teasing, but things were a little different this time around. Being alone didn't sound appealing to her.]

...If it's okay with you..

[futhark]

[ Alex... love yourself... at least a little bit... ]

Sure it is, nap at this hour is my favorite past time. [ Well, maybe not by the book at this particular time, but he does like to lounge, no lie. He grabs another blanket and throws it loosely around himself, not to the level of safe burrito, but enough to keep warm ]

See you in an hour. [ Or more, if he can help it. She must get a bit more sleep than an hour ]

[sing_for_me]

[Alex watched Cu get settled in, smiling over at him when he was ready to sleep.]

Mm, okay.

[She gets a little more comfortable in the blanket, but it'll take more time for her to sleep. Her eyes close, but she just played with the stones in her hand, which kept her conscious. His presence was comforting, which at least had her feeling more relaxed.]

[futhark]

[ Caster is generally quick to fall asleep, which can be both blessing and a curse. He almost drifts off to sleep but notices that the one who should nap, is still awake- suddenly his hand covers Alex's the one playing with the stones.

Maybe he's moving in his sleep, or maybe it's a comforting gesture. His eyes are closed if anything ]

[sing_for_me]

[ Her eyes open when she feels his hand over hers, slightly embarrassed when she realized that she must've disturbed him with the sound of the rocks rubbing against each other. ]

Sorry...[ She whispers softly. His hand does keep her from fidgeting more, which in some way, helps her body relax. It was comforting. Damn, she felt like a big child.

[futhark]

Huh? [ That makes him open one eye. ]

Come on... There is nothing to apologize for.

[sing_for_me]

[ She sinks into the blanket more. The man was too considerate for his own good...

But she appreciated his patience. Alex will definitely try to repay him someday for his kindness.]

Sor-- I'll try to sleep this time, promise.

[futhark]

[ If you thought about easily falling to sleep, you might take into consideration someone who wants to join in the whole "I'm a napping burrito" thing. And a large, white dog suddenly wants to sleep too, and is very excited, with wagging tail and everything.

Nap? Nap? I love nap! ]

Ack, someone let them in!

[ Or they just magically cannot be kept outside, take your pick ]

[sing_for_me]

[ Alex is surprised by the sudden weight she feels against her as the dog looks up at them, as if asking if he could join. ]

It's alright. [ She chuckles. ] I don't mind if he wants to join...if that's okay with you.

[ Cú seemed to find his dogs to be a bother at times, and she wasn't about to overstep on any house rules he may have. Deep down though, she would like for the fluff ball to stay. ]

[futhark]

This particular one can be a bother when he trips the guests over and smothers them with love. Excitement isn't bad, but you're a big dog buddy, have some consideration.

Sure thing, just don't be afraid to push him off if he tries to cuddle too much.

[ And this is how you get a large dog-pillow next to you. The tail wagging is still there, and that huge dog-smile only dogs can do, but Pal is behaving for now ]

He won't bite, but he might be too obnoxiously affectionate at times.

[ Says who ]

holy shit Im behind Im sorry

[sing_for_me]

[ She reaches out to ruffle the fur around his neck with both her hands, smiling as she's suddenly filled with more pleasant emotions. Dogs really are quite healing. ]

You know, he kind of gives me the same feelings when I'm around you.

worry not <3

[futhark]

[ Being compared to dog is almost always annoying. Almost. There are times when he can live with it, because- maybe, just maybe he can get out something good of it. So his reply is immediate ]

Does it mean I will get a headpat too?

[ Besides it was never meant as insult in first place ]

[sing_for_me]

[ It occurs to her after the words leave her mouth that maybe that wasn't the best comparison, but his comment after has her pausing before her follow up apology. She chuckles, reaching over with her other hand to comb through the top of his head and ruffle his hair slightly. ]

I guess it's the least I could do.

[ It really was, considering all he's done for her so far. ]

[futhark]

[ His smile widens as his eyes close, yeah he's a simple man and affections like this wins him big way. While he might be concerned - or not at all - that this makes for a truly goofy image, it does not matter. Because he stays like this as he dozes off into the nap quite quickly.

The big dog meanwhile settles more comfortably between them ]

[sing_for_me]

[ She continues to stroke his hair, even as she notices him start to nod off. Her movements become gentler as he does, until she has to catch him. She moves his head so that it’s leaning against the back rest of the couch, flapping the blanket so it covered him and bringing it up to his shoulders. Once he’s settled in, she’ll gently slip her hand from under him, shifting till she’s settled herself, facing him and leaning on the couch as well. There was a weight on her lap, and Alex moves her hand so she’s petting the dog’s head.

She felt comfortable. This was comfortable. Maybe temporary, but Alex would like to allow herself to enjoy it for now, tuning out the voice in her head that would tell her to do otherwise. Caster seemed to have that effect.