forest of sorrows

If he learns to feel and to control his own power, he will be able to stop the flow himself...that is the goal, at least. For the moment, I will ward the other channels, so it cannot go out of control.

[ He works quickly, giving all those sealed channels the same treatment. He can feel that pulse of the...bond? Whatever it is, as the man takes comfort from his partner.

Interesting. ]

It would be ideal to have a quick way of contacting others, or letting others know you are in...distress.

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[nods at what Kimmuriel said. To Vanyel, earnest, with a pulse of wordless support -- You're so brave and strong:]

Whatever you remember, it's in the past and the present is you and me, here and now, okay? You'll never have to deal with it alone.

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[. . . will you teach us? You already told me you wanted me to stop being afraid of my own, too. I'll help, if it'll help him . . .]

[typical Lark to not be willing to do it for her own sake but hey,]

I mean, there's the whistles . . . I think there was some talk of an alarm spell being floated around again, I can't remember who was looking into it. I can find out, though. You're not the only one who might benefit from something like that.

[we need to get Life Alert for Miles, she doesn't add]

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twicebonded

Sorry, I'm sorry . . .

[a little shuddering breath. he squeezes Stef's hands.]

I don't mean to be a trouble . . .

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[ It's about what he expected. But hey, any progress is good progress. I can teach you as well, if you wish to learn. ]

Many people come here with things they do not understand about themselves. It is only misfortune that yours acts with much outward force.

You need not apologise. It is not something you can help, nor something you desired. [ If he had done it on purpose, certainly. An apology would be more necessary. But he finds apologies to be tedious at the best of times. ]

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You're no trouble, right? If everything we could do went unneeded by others, it would be a very lonely life.

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I need to help people for enrichment or else I chew and piss on all the furniture.

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twicebonded

[why]

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[ just gives lark a Look as he withdraws from vanyel's brain ]

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Well, we don't want that to happen.

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Right! So there's no need to worry about it.

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twicebonded

[faintly]

I . . . appreciate all the assistance.

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[ He shakes his head. ]

She is always like this. You will get used to her.

Is there anything else you need of me currently? [ This man seems a little too...frail to ask for lessons as of yet. ]

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I don't... think so? [glances at the others] But... I'm so grateful. Thank you.

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[she nods]

. . . this should help for now. You probably need some time to just—rest, and process.

In the meantime, I'll think about what else we can do. And come and get us if you need anything else.

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twicebonded

. . . thank you.

[looks at Stef, then nods]

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[smiles and bows to Kimmy and Lark both] I'll see ourselves out, then. Thank you again so much.

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twicebonded

[does the same, and heads out with him]

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[thinks a loud THANK YOU ALSO LARK at Lark specifically.]

You okay, Van... I mean, Lyric?

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twicebonded

[in your head you hear, from Lark: Take care of him, sweetheart. And yourself. And remember neither of you are alone here.]

[Vanyel is blinking owlishly at Stef]

. . . you. You can call me Vanyel.

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[shyly, trying the name out] Vanyel.

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twicebonded

[flushes slightly. he still looks a bit Haunted, but trying to breathe through it. letting Stef ground him and reassure him.]

Ah. It sounds nice when you say it.

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It's a really beautiful name. Van... Van.

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twicebonded

[stops, turning to face him and taking both of Stef's hands in his own, squeezing]

Are you—alright? Hearing all of that was . . .

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