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Oh-- uh... I don't... want to put you out, or anything...
[ hesitant, but slowly approaches ]
[ hesitant, but slowly approaches ]
Not at all. I'd be delighted if you would join us. I know Shen will be happy to see you, too.
Here, come in.
[she holds the door open for you and invites you inside.]
[Planning to duck in this time without alerting anyone]
[It's unlocked! There's so much going on inside that nobody will probably notice even if you walk around like you own the place.]
[Maybe not?]
[But he's knocking anyway]
[But he's knocking anyway]
[He hauls the broken mirror up again, to put the wrecked frame backstage, out of sight from the mannequin-Cobalt]
[Then he looks around the room again, nods, and heads out to go deal with some daemons]
[Then he looks around the room again, nods, and heads out to go deal with some daemons]
[It takes a moment, but soon the door is opened by a dark-haired woman. When she sees you, her face positively explodes with joy.]
—Lumen!
Welcome back, my dear! Oh, it's wonderful to see you again! It's been entirely too long!
[She opens her arm to hug you!]
[Sidling in with the lamp after the behemoth battle, just looking for a clear spot to put it since he figures this is where lamps should go]
[Oh]
[Oh no]
[Well, if this part of Cobalt's heart recognizes him, surely it must expect the way he goes still and stiff, hair hiding his face,]
[Oh no]
[Well, if this part of Cobalt's heart recognizes him, surely it must expect the way he goes still and stiff, hair hiding his face,]
[Even after a final healing boost from Pink she still feels pretty banged up and rotten. So, a little wary, for once, she approached the house.]
[yes]
[but also, as this is still a part of Cobalt's heart, he is still going to met with maximum affection as she pulls him into a warm and very excited hug, as if she were greeting her own son-in-law and she loves you very much.]
[Her enthusiastic embrace smells like roses in summer, and she kisses you on the forehead.]
Welcome.
He probably shouldn't stay out here.
It'd be better to take him up to the Power Plant. It'll be much safer there.
[There's plenty of furniture to put it on. He could probably make space for it on the mantle over the fire, or on the table with the food. There are lots of options, but no matter where he puts it, it's all the same room, after all.]
[It's really peaceful here. The flowers sway in a breeze, and it's quiet. Lights twinkle from inside the house, friendly and inviting.]
[It seems like a good place to clean up and take a rest.]
[It seems like a good place to clean up and take a rest.]
[She's got enough social graces to knock, at least.]
Hullo? Anyfolk about?
Hullo? Anyfolk about?
[You hear some noises from inside the house and then the door opens to reveal a dark-haired woman. When she sees you, her face lights up.]
Moxie!
Oh, what a wonderful surprise! I'm so glad you were able to make it!
Moxie!
Oh, what a wonderful surprise! I'm so glad you were able to make it!
Forgive me, dear — I'm Shen's mother. I recognize you from the photos he hung on our wall. And he speaks of you often! You've really made quite an impression on him, you know?
Ascensuri. His friends call him "Cobalt" these days. Or "Colby," or sometimes "Pally."
Ah.
He's gatherin' up too many names. . .
He's gatherin' up too many names. . .
[Staying where he is, stiff and awkward in the doorway - though his arms do come up, after a long beat or two, to return the hug]
...thanks.
...thanks.
I'm sure he'll be thrilled to see you. Would you like to come in?
[she gestures for her to come inside.]
[She holds him for a moment longer, then pats his back a few times and lets him go]
Would you like to come in? Shen will be ecstatic to see you, I'm sure.
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