7th trap ♪

[lucky_breath]

[If your journal is open (or you happen to be passing by the orchard), you'll be treated to the delightful sounds of a flute. The music is odd, though. Almost like it's trying to be cheerful, but failing. She's trying to cheer up! Really. But she misses Kevas. And she's sure he doesn't want her anymore for real this time. And she's not even really

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[drinkuntilidie]

[Well he's just the source of a whole bunch of problems lately now isn't he? Luckily, or perhaps unluckily, he happens to be wandering through the orchard right now looking as miserable as eve, perhaps even more miserable.]

[lucky_breath]

[Aht is mid-twirl when she spots Kevas and the music stops abruptly. Gosh it feels like it's been forever since she's seen him.]

...Kevas?

[drinkuntilidie]

[Kevas stops and turns when he hears his name. Oh hey, someone who doesn't completely hate him now. The smile he gives her is a tired one but it's a smile nonetheless.]

Hey dere sweetheart.

[lucky_breath]

[Oh Kevas, Aht could never hate you! She's just very worried. When he smiles, she smiles too. A tentative step in his direction. Can it be hug times?]

Are you okay?

[drinkuntilidie]

[No he's not, but he doesn't want Aht to know that, even if it is obvious to anyone with eyes.]

I'll live.

[He crouches down to get eye level with her. Yes Aht, it can be hug times.]

[lucky_breath]

[Aht doesn't say anything more. She just launches herself at him. She's missed you so much, Kevas, you don't even know. And don't think she hasn't noticed how miserable she looks because she has!

So she squeezes him, before stepping back. Showing him her flute, she begins to play. A soft, soothing melody, that will take the edge off at the very least. It's a lower end healing spell. She can't perform her higher tier magic without getting ill. So this is the best she can do for now. Please feel better, Kevas. 8(]

[drinkuntilidie]

[Kevas just holds her in his arms for a moment. This is nice. At least with her he doesn't have to worry about any kind of judgement, for now anyway. Soon everyone will learn of what he's done and no doubt she'll be horrified by it. That doesn't mean he won't enjoy it while it lasts.

When she backs away, he listens to hear music and feels some of the throbbing from his head dissipate. Everything else is still there but hey, it's something. Kevas gently ruffles her hair gently before kissing the top of her head.]

Dat be my liddle one. Evah so helpful.

[lucky_breath]

[Oh see now that makes Aht beam. It feels like it's been a long time since her dad thing has spent this kind of time with her. She curls both hands around her flute and draws it close to her chest, smile bright and genuine.]

Do you feel better? I can cast the spell again if you need it!

[drinkuntilidie]

Aye, I be feelin' bettah don'tchu worry.

[Good, she's smiling. He likes it when she's smiling.

Kevas sighs, and looks at the ground for a moment before looking at her in the eyes.]

I be sorry. I been lettin' jah down lately. Haven't spent as much time wid jah as I should. Dat'll change, I promise, but I may be gone fuh a bit here soon.

[lucky_breath]

G-gone?

[The smile falters and her brow furrows.]

But I don't want you to go away.

[She may just seal you up in a world of her own creation...sounds tempting to her...]

[drinkuntilidie]

I promise it won't be too long but...

[How does he explain this in a way she can understand.]

I made a mistake and when da time be comin' I'll haftah own up to it alright? All I be wantin' joo to know be dat none of dis be any of joor fault. It all be mine, and no mattah what be comin' I love joo very much all right?

[lucky_breath]

[But...Aht latchclings to his arm.]

Can I stay with you? Please?

[She has to figure out a way to save him. She has to. There's gotta be a way. And she just needs to be where she can see him.]

[drinkuntilidie]

[He puts his arm around her. If only he could keep her from this. In so little time he's caused so much damage.]

Fuh now, aye, we can stay togedah.

[lucky_breath]

[Aht snuggles into his embrace. She has to will herself not to cry. Because she has to keep her head clear so she can think of a way to save him. If only she could create a space to hold him, so no one could get him.

If only...

She tightens her arms around his neck. Please don't go away.]

[drinkuntilidie]

[Kevas holds her in one arm while he pets the top of her head with the other. Something has got to change, if only so he can stop doing this to her, and Talia, and Rapunzel, and Nel, and everyone he loves. He still doesn't know whether quitting drinking is the best thing he could have done, but he has definitely got to change something.]

Promise me joo'll be a good girliemon okay, and don't worry 'bout me. I'll be back befuh joo know it.

[lucky_breath]

[No. No. She doesn't want him to go. She's already lost Stocke. She can't lose Kevas. Not now. She needs him. She hugs him tight before pulling back enough to look at him.]

I promise.