theirdivine

⁄⠀⠀ on sol... and his brother :3

@vermitic,            a slow blink. then another, his blank stare unchanging.  (for those unused to it, he might appear a little creepy..)  kaede’s head tilts.       “   .. hello.   “       he spoke, hand fiddling with his sleeve.  [this stranger.. he hadn’t seen him before.]

*** felt      OH YMG GOD BRUH

@holylies,             his body,     (…)     i͟t͟ ͟b͟u͟r͟n͟s͟.   it is pain like he has never felt before. the boy of several years before would have screamed, surely. would have cried, begged for relief.. just as the shrines who were inspected before him. even when he barely makes a sound, his body still suffers nonetheless—     strength leaving him, he slumps into the hold of waiting handmaidens. they swiftly treat and bandage the wound to his thigh, all the while—     discussions continued above his weakened frame. that single eye observes the proceedings, half-lidded yet still barely seeing.
            
            that elder was clearly overjoyed. terrified at the possibility of /this/ shrine being rejected like the many that came before, his grace’s words came like a balm upon his soul. rapidly bowing, the old man’s shoulders eased with relief. who knows what his fate would’ve been, if soleil had still been displeased.
            
            “   of course, your grace—      of course, if that is what you wish. would your grace like to make your return with this shrine tonight? that could certainly be arranged, but if your grace has other preferences we shall obey your every command..   “          .. such a heartless way of speech, as if the boy were merely an object to be traded away. but the elder would follow soleil’s every order with no complaint,      (…)      such was the power he held.

.. you can say that soleil was astounded by the result,  in this state?  with an unattended wound  ..  and the powerful essence he had recently consumed barely roused a reaction.  merely the staggering of the breath plays in motion,  the chest heaving.  even so─–  the emanator was beyond ecstatic.  ⠀ʺamazing.ʺ  ⠀a gasp is shortly suppressed.  the utterance of his praise hushed╴ hurried.  sanguinary orbs glint of wonder,  as if he had just seen the very missing fragment.  an opportunity for the amalgamation of two separate beings;  towards a cure.
            
            ʺno one has managed to behave themselves all whilst being under the influence of a powerful concoction.ʺ  ⠀soleil began,  truly thrilled by this.  ⠀ʺthe other children;  they cried and screamed in utmost agony  ..  i suppose this one does indeed hold a marvelous resistance to pain,  even that from within.ʺ  ⠀hues crinkle by the slightest.  it was merely moments ago,  however the resounding memory of torn penetrative tones of cries falls upon deaf ears.  what matters,  is what is  ⁄ in front ⁄  of him.  the room was chilling,  perhaps everyone felt the qualms of a horrifying reality.  ⠀ʺi see.  you've made yourself clear with this one,  ▆▆▆▆.ʺ  ⠀for that,  his grace was left impressed judging by a saturnine curvature.  ⠀ʺi have decided  ..  from now on,  he will be under my authority.  p͟e͟r͟m͟a͟n͟e͟n͟tl͟y.ʺ  ⠀blanketing one's power,  just like that.  and the shrine is owned.  his steps,  tap unto wooden flooring,  approaching closer to the boy and the elder.  ⠀ʺunderstood?ʺ

@royalness,              ⋆  it takes a little while but gradually, his panic fades. not completely, but at least.. kaede looked a little less fearful.  ⋆            are you.. okay?  or hurt,           ⋆  he frowns. drawing in one breath, then another—       slowly, calming his racing heart. shoulders slumped. he seemed ashamed, too.. of his reaction to her kind gesture, and the emotions it had evoked in her. her frown.. was so unnatural.  ⋆           i’ll.. i’ll be fine. really. did i.. scare you?

⁽⠀after regaining balance,  the young maiden does not approach the trembling boy;  cautious steps taken back paired by disbelief and understanding.⠀⁾ ⠀ no,  i must apologize..  i should have asked—- it's just,  i really wanted to make you feel better.  ⠀⁽⠀there was naught for her to reason with,  she accepts the fault.  she'd been too comfortable and indeed impulsive.  regretful,  everlydina's commonly bright countenance is embittered alongside the crease of lines.⠀⁾ ⠀ instead i..  made it worse.

@royalness,           ⋆  the normally serene expression was fraught with terror, single pupil blown wide—      kaede stumbles backwards, shrinking away from her. it was an instinctive reaction, but one with devastating consequences.. he’s shaking, too.  ⋆          i.. i’m s͟o͟r͟r͟y͟,  i didn’t.. i didn’t mean to—           ⋆  his chest heaved, shuddering breaths punctuating his words.  ⋆

⁽⠀despite the brief and rather..  solemn smile,  everlydina flushes.  it was quite surprising to witness the curvature to a countenance that often displayed apathy.⠀⁾ ⠀ ah,  okay..  ⸝⸝⸝

@royalness,            .. it’s nothing, don’t worry about me.          ⋆  the boy offers a smile, though it was bitter with unspoken emotion. he pats her arm as if reassuring her.  ⋆

i still think you're pretty cool! ✧ ⠀⁽⠀everly flashed her signature grin,  followed with a thumbs up.⠀⁾ ⠀hm..  but what's with that frown on your face?

then come my dear friend!  i'll let you pick some as well,  but ˢʰʰʰ  on it,  okay?  ⠀⁽⠀her index briefed against her unfaltering smile,  though mischievous.  the dandy steps come advanced to her guest..  yet in mere seconds of striding,  everlydina halts to enthusiastically introduce a flora.⠀⁾ ⠀this flower,  is called orville!  it's kind of hard to spot here in eidolyria since they became rare.  but the dots on the petals glows at night!

@royalness,           ⋆  there was a quiet intake of breath, the former shrine falling silent as he admires the scenery. he seemed amazed, his normally calm expression displaying a sense of wonder.  ⋆            you would? ah.. i’d like to see them. 

oh?  i thought you were being sarcastic─– and for the record,  i was also joking. ⠀⁽⠀giggles spilled from the blonde,  ‘he is surely such the serious fellow‘.  everly beamed,  pleased to see kaede's reaction to the grand garden.⠀⁾ ⠀right??  so pretty!  my favorite flowers hasn't bloomed yet but i can show you the other ones.

ᴴᴹ?  ⠀⁽⠀her head raised─– slight tilt supplied by the puzzled look.⠀⁾ ⠀ it doesn't matter,  really.  ⠀⁽⠀her posture returns,  though she muses..  everlydina supposed that the reaction is expected.  he is foreign to their culture,  after all.⠀⁾  ⠀it is customary for us to greet each other that way,  ipc or not,  a bow must be done. (  ˊ꒳ˋ )ᐝ  my name is everlydina,  but you're free to call me everly,  or dina.  but..  please do not call me  /ever/.

@royalness,            ⋆  somewhat taken aback by her serious greeting, kaede hurriedly beckons her upright once more.  ⋆         please stand, i.. i’m not here in any official capacity. i’m not officially affiliated with the ipc, so you don’t have to do that.

oops..! ⠀*blink,  blink.* ⠀i'm so sorry,  where are my manners?  ⠀⁽⠀stepping back,  space is provided between them.⠀⁾  ⠀this is super duper very unladylike for a maestoso..  ᶦ  ᵃᵐ  ˢᵒ  ᵈᵉᵃᵈ  ᶦᶠ  ᵃⁿʸᵒⁿᵉ  ˢᵃʷ  ᵐᵉ  ˡᶦᵏᵉ  ᵗʰᵃᵗᵎ ⠀ ⁽⠀formally bowing,  her body appeared rigid and clumsy whilst digits bunched the sides of her dress, lightly lifting the article.⠀⁾ ⠀good aftern-  ᴵ ᴹᴱᴬᴺ  good morning and welcome dear visitor.

@medichaos,          ⋆  this.. vitale seemed professional enough, he knows what they’re doing. surely they were trustworthy(?)   kaede slides onto the examination table, rather curious. at some point, his thoughts drifted to yomi—  what had become of it now, and why had he been brought to this department? though the answers escaped him, and he could only wonder.  ⋆ 

medical gloves are slipped on,  followed by a pallid coat that is worn. ⠀”  oh?  ” ⠀he'd turn to his shoulder,  sidelong glancing the boy. ⠀”  this'll be quick,  no worries..  you can sit down first.  ”
            
            ،    i didn't see so dw pookie hehe 

/ i repeated unsettling twice BYE pretend u didnt see

@medichaos,           ⋆  kaede remained silent now, what else could he do? his brain worked sluggishly, muscles merely twitching in response to vitale’s actions though he was now rendered powerless to resist. a soft groan escaping, his eyes half-open yet barely seeing as the anaesthetic settles in a heavy fog over his mind. even vitale’s words just barely registered, a passing remark of little significance. kaede is still conscious, yes—    but only just, which they probably had to accept for now. better than having the boy fully awake and aware.  ⋆

the final sedative is placed,  the needle retracted from a former punctured flesh.  that is the final dose,  anymore than that could possibly lead to issues regarding the boy's blood pressure and respiratory.  there's a fascination vitale finds,  this little one even manages to speak;  could even properly hear him within the operation room. ⠀”  you're stubborn.  ” ⠀the glint of those amber hues are a contrast to a dull orifice,  which fought continuously..  though,  at least the body remained immobile.  at this state,  where one is not induced to an unconscious state,  the doctor began to strap down the limbs without a choice..  hands motioned methodically.

@medichaos,            ⋆  the minute prick to his arm was already insignificant, steady waves of pain pulsing through his being with every breath. there’s a slightly incredulous gasp, /go back to sleep?/ that’s exactly what he wanted as well. but kaede couldn’t control the inner workings of his body, how could he have known?  ⋆         i’m /trying,/         ⋆  even as he speaks, there’s the now all-too-familiar pull on his unconscious, urging him to succumb. though perhaps it was instinct to fight it, lashes fluttering.  ⋆

      just makin' conversation, I guess.  besides, I was curious. 

@potestas,           i suppose? um.. why do you ask.

        sheesh,  a guard?  I mean, I guess he does look the part --  are you two close, then?