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EasyThreads added AsaniDraws to the group. 11/25/2025 02:58

At Sunrise the Next Day, Dante and Laika Got up to Prepare for their first Meeting with their Guides. (edited)

*Finishing Fixing her Hair.* Are you Ready for this?.

Oh, yeah, totally. I watched every season of Judge Judy, i'm ready to get told what's wrong with me repeatadly till I get arrested for beating up the priest....

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*Snickers a little bit. and then Sighs and turns to Him* Dante... I.. I want to Say that i'm sorry... For.. Making you come here... I Didn't think... I wasn't.. *Trying to find the words* I.. Should have Considered you really... Probably Didn't want to... But i just.. I just thought your Reluctance was.. Fear or.. Annoyance at going somewhere different when we had just settled there... I Just.. I Hope maybe while we are here you could... Maybe try to make the most of it...

Look, I'm not going to lie to you and tell you I love the idea of being told what's wrong with me and what they're going to do to fix me.... But... hey... you know me. My head can get pretty thick, maybe it's what I need. I don't know, but what I do know is... Where you go, I follow...To hell with what they say, for me, for you, don't do it unless it's for yourself... blah blah blah.. Look. I'd do anything for you, just name it. I'd follow you anywhere, and if they want it to be about me, then fine. I like how happy it makes you, I like when you smile, I like when you blush and pretend like you're not looking at me... I like how it makes me feel. Like... maybe my life isn't for nothing. You give my life meaning Laika.. and maybe that'll be enough, and if it's not? Then what do these uppity swans know anyway.... *takes her hand* You're the only thing I want to know....

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*Her eyes began to water as he spoke. A Small crooked smile spreading across her face. She knew she probably should pull her hand away from him. But she couldn't bring herself to. Instead moving his around her waist and then Embracing him. Hugging him tightly* So are you, Dante...

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*Nuzzling his neck a little bit. Just taking in his scent and the feel of his soft fluffy fur against hers*

*The guest-chamber door slides open with a soft scrape of stone on stone just as Laika draws Dante into a tight embrace, his arm around her waist, her face tucked against his chest. Morning light from the high slit-window catches on fur and feather alike.*

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[Mirror-Priest Neris] *pauses in the doorway beside a second robed figure, clearing his throat with deliberate delicacy.* “Ahem.” *One brow lifts, silver eyes flicking between them.* “Are we intruding on a private rite… or is this what passes for ‘preparation’ where you’re from?”

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*There’s no real bite in it—more dry amusement than scolding—but his gaze does linger a heartbeat longer on their closeness than is strictly polite, making the point without needing sharper words.*

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[Mirror-Priestess Seliane] *steps in at his shoulder, younger than most of the Assembly, feathers a soft cream with faint gold along the edges. Her eyes are a calm, river-stone grey.* “Peace, Neris,” *she chides lightly, though there’s a hint of a smile tugging at her beak-soft mouth.* “They were told they are guests, not prisoners. Guests are allowed to hold each other in the morning.” *She inclines her head to Laika and Dante in greeting.* “I am Seliane. I’ve been asked to walk with you, Laika.”

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[Mirror-Priest Neris] *lets the corner of his mouth twitch.* “True. Affection is not forbidden,” *he concedes,* “only unexamined habits.” *He tips his head slightly toward their entwined arms.* “We did say: yourselves first, possible pair second. If you cling too tightly before the mirrors, you risk using each other as a shield instead of a support. That is all I question in this moment.”

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*He steps further into the room, leaving the door open behind him, the gesture clearly inviting air rather than threat.*

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[Mirror-Priest Neris] “Good morning, Laika. Dante.” *He nods to each in turn.* “Today does not begin with verdicts. Only with questions—and with walking.” *His eyes rest on their embrace one last time.* “So, I will ask one small favor before we start: let go of each other for a little while, by choice, not by force. If you can manage that, you will already have taken your first step.”

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[Mirror-Priestess Seliane] *adds gently, turning to Laika:* “You will see him again before the sun is high. We are not separating you as punishment. We simply need to hear the sound of your hearts when they are not pressed against one another.” *She gestures toward the corridor beyond the door, where the faint scent of clean water and early bread drifts in.* “Come, walk with me? We’ll begin under open sky, not under a roof.”

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[Mirror-Priest Neris] *meets Dante’s eyes, tone wry but not unkind.* “And you, Dante, with me. No chains, no shouted orders, no crowd. Just two men talking beside a lake that is very bad at lying.” *He inclines his head slightly, an almost-formal invitation.* “When you’re ready, step away from her and join me. Consider it your first lesson in being your own shape, even when she is standing three paces behind you instead of in your arms.”

*Had Flinched when they came in. Turning. A Terrified Expression on her face as she had Expected the Worst, Feeling as though she'd already Broken a Rule. But As they Spoke she Kind of Relaxed a bit and Slowly pulled away from Dante. Crossing her arms slightly, Keeping them Close to her body as she listens intently. and Nods in Understanding. Before Stepping Forward to Join Seliane*

*trying to contain a growl being told when he can and can't hold his girl.... wait...... his girl....... those words stunning him, as he stands there for a moment before he lowers his head, taking in a breath before stepping towards Neris and reaching out a hand to him.*

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[Mirror-Priestess Seliane] *Her eyes flick first to Laika’s flinch, then to the way she wraps her own arms around herself as if expecting a blow. Seliane’s expression softens; she takes a small half-step closer, careful not to crowd her.* “Good,” *she says quietly,* “you heard what was asked, and you chose to listen. That is all that happened just now.” *Her gaze holds Laika’s for a moment, steady and kind.* “When rules are broken here, we speak of them. We do not strike for them. Your fear of punishment is an old echo, not our voice.” *She turns slightly, gesturing toward the corridor, feathers rustling softly.* “Come. Walk with me before the hall wakes fully. There is a balcony that faces the first light—less stone, more sky. It’s easier to breathe there when we ask hard questions.” *As Laika steps to her side, Seliane adds in a gentler tone:* “Today I am not here to tell you what you did wrong. I am here to learn who you are when you are not bracing for the worst.” ---

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[Mirror-Priest Neris] *watches Dante’s moment of stillness—the way something flickers behind his eyes before he lowers his head and steps forward. When the hand is offered, Neris takes it without hesitation, his own grip firm but unchallenging, the cool silk of feathers brushing calloused skin.* “Better,” *he says simply.* “You came toward me of your own will. That matters more than you think.” *He releases Dante’s hand and turns toward the open doorway, inclining his head toward the hall beyond.* “There is a path down to the lakeshore from here. No crowd, no Assembly, no one taking notes on every word.” *A faint, dry note enters his voice.* “Only a priest who talks too much, and a body of water that reflects more than faces.” *He looks back over his shoulder at Dante, silver eyes measuring but not hostile.* “I told you yesterday: no chains, no shouted orders. I will add one more promise—no one here is going to ‘fix’ you like a broken chair. We will ask you to look at yourself until you recognize what is truly yours and what was hammered into you.” *He steps into the corridor, giving Dante room to choose to follow rather than be herded.* “Come on, then. Let’s see what the lake thinks of you when you are not hiding behind a joke or a girl in your arms.”

*Giving He and Dante one final Glance before taking a deep breath. and Letting Seliane Lead the way. Following her footsteps closely. Though Still Wary of her surroundings. Checking for Any Eyes that may fall upon her. Still feeling a little out of place*

*looks back at her for a moment, waiving to her before turning back and following Neris out*

*Entering their home after a short walk back and looking around to see if Dante has returned yet*

06:22

Hello?.

Liaka.... *gets up and goes over to her taking her hands* I just wanted.....

Dante!! How did it go? Are you okay? *Gripping his hands a bit as he takes hers. Her hands. The hands that Desire his touch*

Sorry.... you go first...

Oh S-Sorry!! You go first.

That's..... actually what I wanted to talk to you about..... I don't know if I ever said it.... *rubbing his thumb on her hands as he holds them tenderly, looking deeply into her eyes* I'm... sorry Liaka... for.. well.. how things turned out... for.. how I treated you before... It's not who I want to be....

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*Keeping her gaze locked too his. Feeling his thumbs. The gentleness. Listening in silence until he was finished* Dante... You don't.. have to apologize for anything.. If anyone should it's me I.. shouldn't have tried to push or.. crowd you all the time.. I guess at that time I was a little desperate but.. but before... everything else.. I really.. really started to want more than what I thought I needed... see you differently.. feel.. for you differently..

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And I want to be the guy you think I am...

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I want to be the guy that deserves you.

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I don't want you to be anyone but yourself.. the way you wanna be. Because as far as I'm concerned, you already do Deserve me.. *She said softly*

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Not yet.... But I will.

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Well.. You're already on the right track then.. *She said with a small smile*

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I.....am?

You have been... Ever since you Opened that Portal...

Sorry, I'm done now... So what is it you wanted to tell me?

Oh.. I just.. Asked how it went for you... But. Mine went... Well.. I think?. It Wasn't so bad.

Did you have to stand there and do nothing too?

Well. For the most part? But there was a bit of walking involved as well as talking.

Did yours make you ask yourself questions too?

Yyyyep. A Lot

Did you answer them?

*Nods* Of course I did. Did you?

Yes? No? Maybe? I don't know.... But he said that was okay, that not knowing the answer was the right answer? I'm so confused.

I have a feeling it'll continue being confusing for awhile

Yaaaaayyyyy... So excited.... *sits down* You get homework too?

*Sits beside him* Sure do, and you?

After some time asking eachother answerable questions and catching up. They Stayed home for awhile. Dante starting on reading the book left for him. Until Eventually They went to explore a bit and Hang out with Malakai and Charito, Where they were more than happy to Fill them in on a few traditions and Things regarding the village. introducing them to a few of the other Tribe members. Settling down for their First Dinner there that evening. and eventually going back home to rest. ready for another day.

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