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can a slave do this? *dies and goes back in time* ([personal profile] usurpers) wrote2019-03-26 04:23 pm

FANTASY DRAGON AU



I DONT REQUIRE YOUR HUMAN UTENSILS ANY LONGER
fiddlestick: (uh oh)

[personal profile] fiddlestick 2019-04-16 04:42 am (UTC)(link)
[ After that display, the villagers are pretty uncertain about what to do about the naked stranger. They keep their distance even after he sinks to the ground, wary of what someone who is clearly not stable would do.

In the end, it's Eleos that approaches. Partly to act as a healer, and partly because he feels drawn to this man without understanding why. So he kneels down next to the man, yellow wings folded against his back as he looks him over.]


Who...are you...?
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[personal profile] fiddlestick 2019-04-16 12:39 pm (UTC)(link)
[Names hold power, especially with those who did the naming. Despite it being a different voice, coming out of a human throat instead of a dragon- he innately knows who is saying his name. His eyes widen in shock, his conscious mind doesn't know how it's possible. But his soul and heart know, and there is no lying to them]

Erebus...?!

[Erebus was here. Erebus was back and somehow human. He...

It was a flood of emotions. The pain of the mark finally relented completely, the physical pain vanishing as if it'd never been. A piece of himself has found his way back, making him feel like a whole person. There's relief, knowing who he cares about most has returned. There's worry, so many questions unanswered and Erebus looked to be in bad shape.

But...there's also anger. Erebus had abandoned him. He ignored Eleos pleas and left him, making it seem like it'd be forever. Had he lied to him this whole time? Did he put through him such unnecessary suffering? For what? The possibilities made him...angrier.

It was tempting to yell at him here. Maybe even throw something. But Erebus was in no condition and this was too public.]


We'll talk later.

[He sucks in his breath and casts a sleep spell, to knock Erebus out completely. When he awakes once more, he'll find himself in a bed of a healers lounge- covered up with robes. This body will be less hungry at least, someone fed him broth while he slept.

And if someone anticipated him lashing out whenever he woke? He's been tied up with ropes. The softest ropes someone could find, but still tied up.]
fiddlestick: (elliot159)

[personal profile] fiddlestick 2019-04-17 02:03 am (UTC)(link)
[Wow it's a wonder why Eleos had suggested to restrain him. A complete mystery.

Eleos had only been across the room as Erebus, not wanting to go much further from his dragon after the days of separation. He'd been trying to sort out his feelings, figure out what to say when he awoke. It was tough! He kept wavering between wanting to caress the sleeping man's cheek, and slapping it.

Emotions man, they complicated.

But you better believe the screeching catches his attention. He gets up from his chair and rushes over to him, sitting on his bedside and trying to get him to stop thrashing about so much. He sits sideways, trying to make sure his wings don't fall on the bed, but the tips of the feathers brush against Erebus anyway.]


Hey- hey calm down! You're safe, you're just in the healers lodge.
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[personal profile] fiddlestick 2019-04-17 11:12 am (UTC)(link)
No it's not. You're perfectly safe.

[Eleos is notably making no move to comply with Erebus's demands. If Erebus looks at his face, there's a clear unhappy expression at being ordered around by the one who blatantly ignored his pleas twice now.]

You'll be untied when I'm ready to untie you. But I want to hear what is going on.

Did you know you could turn into a human when you abandoned me?
fiddlestick: (mild concern)

[personal profile] fiddlestick 2019-04-17 11:11 pm (UTC)(link)
So...you did know.

[There's an expression in his eyes that is mingling with the anger: disappointment and sadness. Part of him been hoping that it was by chance he found out about this after he left. But...no, the logical part about him knew it'd been far too short a time apart for that to be likely.

He had intentionally kept him in the dark. He had left him with no idea what was to come.]


You should've said something. Anything. Even if it was a risk, a little hope would've been better than...

[he swallows]

You made me think you wanted rid of me.
fiddlestick: (elliot172)

[personal profile] fiddlestick 2019-04-17 11:31 pm (UTC)(link)
No, it wouldn't have.

[He shakes his head, swallowing]

Don't do that okay? Don't...hide things from me thinking you're sparing me pain. It just hurts all the more.
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[personal profile] fiddlestick 2019-04-18 09:17 pm (UTC)(link)
[Eleos takes a deep breath, trying to calm himself. Erebus was...stubborn and immature. It's no wonder his human form looked as young as he did. It was easier to hide your age as a dragon to a human who knows very little, but here? Yeah...it's clear Erebus wasn't any older emotionally than he was. ]

It wouldn't have spared you either.

[He knows that. Erebus would've come to regret how he acted eventually had it not worked. In Eleos mind, it would'be been more understandable if they had tried to make things work, and then only got their separate ways as a last resort. But Erebus never gave him that option. He decided for both of them and didn't listen to a word Eleos had to say.

But there was time to address that later. ]


So...you're human now? And you're okay with that?

[Nothing Erebus has ever done has given Eleos the impression that Erebus wanted to be a human. Ever.]
fiddlestick: (elliot094)

[personal profile] fiddlestick 2019-04-19 09:53 pm (UTC)(link)
[It was easy to tell that no, Erebus wasn't happy being in a human form. It doesn't exactly surprise Eleos, being human was a definite downgrade from being a dragon. You're smaller, weaker, you're forced to rely on others.

Was Erebus really willing to live a life out like this for his sake? Wouldn't he come to resent him one day?]


...Will you be able to turn back? If you don't get used to it?

[...]

I don't want to trap you.
Edited 2019-04-19 21:53 (UTC)
fiddlestick: (jaw scratch)

[personal profile] fiddlestick 2019-04-20 11:44 pm (UTC)(link)
[Well Erebus seems unconcerned about that, which gives some relief to Eleos. Sure, maybe there was a chance Erebus just hasn't realized he can't turn back, but for now- he's going to try to be optimistic about it.

He couldn't see Erebus being foolish enough to do a ritual that was permanent after all. Not with what was at stake.]


Well...you're still pretty weak, seems you didn't eat or drink for awhile. If you tried leaving, you probably wouldn't get far before you collapsed again.

Also...you kinda scared half the village.
fiddlestick: (elliot110)

[personal profile] fiddlestick 2019-04-21 03:24 pm (UTC)(link)
[Yeah that hissing sounds way less intimidating when it's coming out of a human mouth. ]

That's because humans wear clothes when we're among others. Going without them around someone else is seen as ... i-intimate? [His cheeks turn a little pink as he thinks of how to explain in dragon terms] Like with our, um, mate.

[nailed it]

They're loose fitting robes. They shouldn't be that hot.

[he reaches over though, to put his hand on his forehead to check for a fever. And once he does that, without really thinking about it, his hand slides down to touch his cheek, thumb rubbing gently against the skin.

It's...a very strange sensation. Even though he looks so different now, Eleos can't shake the feeling of familiarity from him. No matter the form, he knows Erebus. ]
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[personal profile] fiddlestick 2019-04-22 01:35 am (UTC)(link)
[It's such a little thing, Erebus moving the weight of his head into his palm. A small gesture, compared to anything else. But in a way, it's enough to have something switch in Eleos's brain. A realization that makes his own green eyes widen with awe.

He knew he wanted to stay with Erebus, but he never thought about in what capacity. Simply staying by his side, being free- that had been the goal. But now sinking in was the desire for more than simple companionship. They were meant to be together in every capacity.

They weren't just bonded together. They were mates. As that fact sunk in, the tattoo on his arm grew a little more.

He kept his hand on his cheek, brushing the skin with his thumb. His mate, his dear Erebus. Even with their relationship a little strained, he still knew he'd never leave him.]


Would we go somewhere? Once you've recovered?
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[personal profile] fiddlestick 2019-04-23 01:48 am (UTC)(link)
Making you wear clothes isn't stuffy, Erebus...

[it's a half-hearted argument at best, no real bite to it. He hesitates a little at the question. not because he's unsure but...]

..I-If you'll have me.

[erebus had left him once already, there's still a tinge of worry it might happen again.]

I mean, this village is nice and the people here are really kind. But...

[He bites his lip and his wings shuffle a little, slightly nervous as he thinks of how to say it. It's a little more complicated than just "I want to be with you", even if that fact was true.]

I think I belong out there, not...here.
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[personal profile] fiddlestick 2019-04-23 02:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[That gets Eleos to duck his head a little. But if erebus looks carefully, there's a smile on his face. The first smile he's had since Erebus came to the village. Heck, probably the first one since they parted ways.]

Okay.

[He'll look at him making eye contact]

Then once you're better...we'll go. Together.

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