HAWKS PALACE

[doublefried]

The process of entering the palace is... smooth. Painless.


You are falling, but it's not scary at the speed you're going. You drop through the pre-dawn sky like a feather, light and easy on a breeze, descending towards a bright and multicolored island in a sea of dark trees.

When you land, you are somewhere new.

Comments

[rootsforyou]

Oversleeping is a sign that you're tired. I would have been happy to let you rest more, but it was...worrying for everyone.

[inclines her head towards Kaina. and hides the stuffed Hawks behind her back. subtle. smooth.]

And I thought you might like to have a conversation with Madam Tsutsumi, if you're both amicable.

[doublefried]

"Uh- I- okay? Yes. All right. So I should uh, control my body again is step one?"

Kaina waves at him with just the fingers of the arm that turns into a gun.

"We can have a long talk later."

[rootsforyou]

That's right! The first step is the most important one. You both have time to chat at your leisure after this. I'm a little worried that if you don't take your body back, the firebird might get too comfortable.

[doublefried]

"Oh. Wait, he took over? Jeez. Of course he took over. Did he do anything embarrassing."

[rootsforyou]

That would depend on your definition of embarrassing. There was quite a bit of posing. But he was quite amicable, all things considered. If you ask for your body back it sounds as if he'll oblige easily enough!

[doublefried]

"I was a little worried about the posing, but as long as he didn't do too much of it... well, I have no one to blame but me anyway..."

[rootsforyou]

I don't think you were at fault...it seemed to happen at random. Though, I am sorry you were put through so much trouble. Are you feeling alright, then?

[doublefried]

"I'm a little groggy, but I'll wake up properly in a second."

[rootsforyou]

It feels silly to say, but you can rest after you wake up. It's...mm. You've been through a lot, so it's fine to take it easy.

[...puts the Hawks stuffed toy next to the Endeavor one on the table]

[doublefried]

"But maybe 'vacation' rest instead of 'coma' rest?"

[rootsforyou]

Yes. A normal rest! Maybe we can go back to the village after this and you can even enjoy the hot springs.

[doublefried]

"After all this I'll probably need it."

[rootsforyou]

I'd be more surprised if you didn't need it! Between this and your duties at home, you might be overdue for some relaxation.

[doublefried]

"I didn't HATE the nap."

[rootsforyou]

Mm, but it doesn't seem like it's good for your body to have this kind of nap often...

[doublefried]

"I really should minimize the catching on fire."

[rootsforyou]

If only so you don't burn the furniture. It would save us from having to clean it up.

[doublefried]

"And my outfits."

[rootsforyou]

Ah. Should we get you something fireproof to wear?

[doublefried]

"Those fabrics tend not to be very comfortable. I think I'll be okay if I'm careful."

[rootsforyou]

Hmm...You're already overly careful, it seems. A young man your age shouldn't need to be worried about clothes to that extent. I'll find you some fireproof clothes that are comfortable, how about that? You won't need to think about it until I put them in your hands.

[doublefried]

"I get the feeling I'm being worried about."

[rootsforyou]

That's correct. Please bear with it for now. I expect I'll worry a little less once you've had time to recuperate.

[doublefried]

"Well, since I did worry everyone, I'll accept it without complaint for now."

[rootsforyou]

I appreciate it. If it gets to be too much you can just let me know, of course. I don't want to make you uncomfortable either. But...hmm, how should I put it? Since you do a lot for everyone else, it only makes sense that we take this opportunity to spoil you a little.