The Age Of Arma Gedeon

Chapter 53, Play

Erray dressess then they follow him to Belle.

He sits beside her and she happily pinches his leg, "Just checking. Glad you decided to stay with us."

Erray feels very normal as he tells her, "It was closer than I expected.
"Odd thing is I figured my love for Urshawn and Lamica would keep me from ascending."

Belle teases, "How manly of you."

Erray is amused, "Well, I'd not embraced my essence yet when I thought that."

Belle lays her hand on his leg, "Corporeal has its perks, but emotions transcend physical form."

Erray nods and his deck fluffs, "My first hopeful thought to stay was upsetting Urshawn that I left Lamica unguarded."

Belle gives a playful huff, "Like he needs guarding and what am I a baby?"

"You look like one, but illusion is your specialty."

Belle giggles, "How would I be able to work without a baby face?
"So tell me, what kept you here?
"If not your needed love or your needful love."

Erray smiles, "I've another love, ya know?
"My dream girl.
"We've plans for having babies.
"I promised her soul to take the step of parenthood together.

"I want that in my history and I want to get her the living she needs to grow to be with us in the heavens.
"If I went now, she would be the only one I really abandoned.

"I do have stuff I still want to do, before I go, but honestly, having children is the only reason to hold on to this body.
"Once it's gone, won't ever be the same way to parenting again."

Belle nods, "Very true.
"You're still a long ways from your next chance at parenting.

"Best you go stop that boy for he killing himself trying to impress you."

Erray leans to look, but Belle slaps up his chin, making him laugh, "What was that for?"

"No, looking down until you've rested."

He kisses her check, "Yes, Mama."
He starts to get up, but stops to ask, "So what happening for Urshawn right now?"

Belle shakes her head, "By now he's pacing and worrying.
"He did a legal cheat, but cheating is for wizards only.

"So he got a penalty... basically, he's in timeout.
"He can't observe us even, because he did it before the Masters were in play.

"He knew, but he still is worried.
"Lamica is a prize all the Loradies want.
"Many will attempt to eliminate him once they learn, he is too loyal to change his aligance.

"I think we're good.
"Our dragon has them all pissing their pants right now."

Erray gets up, "Funny, how dumb we all can be.
"Everyone wants him cause he's pure untethered power.
"So we keep thinking we have to protect him."

Belle giggles, "It is dumb, but sweet."

Erray kisses Lamica at the kitchen and sends him in to get something to eat.

Erjackson follows Erray to the smithing area.

He's surprised to see Shadow sitting just outside the work space with bowls of Fairy Dust and water.

Dirk is polishing the Fairy Swords she's making.

Erray squats, "Those are beautiful, Shadow."

She sasses, "I'll have to take your word for it."

Dirk holds one up, "They're perfect.
"She's amazing at making us cool toys."

Erray frowns at him, "Don't let your Lorady hear you call them toys."