♔ 004 - [ Voice ]

[dat_guardian]

[Again, there is that feeling of the words simply dropping, one by one, into your head. Once more, despite the discomfort the voice may bring, there is also a feeling of calm.]

I have neglected you recently. You may all ask me for one thing, and I will do what I can to give you it.

Would that I could give you a better welcome, newcomers.

Comments

[private]

[north_skie]

So... Could you get like... A cake tin for Nel? I mean, she really loves cake, you know? If that's... Yeah. Whatever.

[private]

[dat_guardian]

Do you mean a tin of cakes, or a tin to bake one in?

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[north_skie]

The kind to bake in. You know? And maybe some flour and sugar, and eggs and um... Butter. That's cake right?

[private]

[dat_guardian]

Of course.

[private]

[north_skie]

... Thanks. I appreciate it a lot. She'll feel better once she's has some cake.

[private]

[dat_guardian]

And you, North? How are you?

[private]

[north_skie]

Still kinda sad. But, I mean... I think I'm starting to sort of like some of the people here a little. I'm risking it you know?

[private]

[dat_guardian]

I do.

I shall have your gifts to you soon. You have a big heart, North.

[private]

[north_skie]

[pause] My heart... It doesn't work right. But... thanks.

Thanks a lot.

[private]

[dat_guardian]

I know the feeling well.

[private]

[north_skie]

... You do?

[private]

[dat_guardian]

Take care of yours, North.

[private]

[north_skie]

[North touches the wooden heart in his pocket, the rough edges smoothing under his thumb] I got it covered, 'Dian.