[ It doesn't take long for Astro to comprehend what Dezel is telling him. Calm quickly gives way to joy and excitement, and the bright, happy smile on his face can be felt across the connection, an intense yet gentle pulse of warmth. ]
R-Really? With you?
[ It's not so much that he wants to leave his shack as he just wants a proper home, to not have to be alone. And now, it looks like he's finally going to have that again. ]
How soon?
[ Luckily he won't have a whole lot to pack, just the clothes on his back, the stuff on his desk that he's working on, and a blanket. And also his kitten, of course. ]
[ Oh boy, he's going to have his own room? Not that it particularly bothered him that all he got was a little cubby to sleep in back in Hamegg's, but still...!
The excitement bubbling over on his end lessens just a little at Dezel's last statement; making way for some attentiveness. ]
[Rose's old room seemed the best room to use, due to both its location and since Rose had no want to ever use it.]
The first is that there will be six of us in the house with you there. Aside from you and I, two are human - Sorey and Rose. The other two are seraphim - Edna and Mikleo - and unless you share an alignment with one of them, it will be like when you first met me. The lot of you will have to bond so they'll become visible to you.
[Potentially, that could make things somewhat awkward for a bit and thus is something Astro needs to be okay with.]
[ Ah, that's right... Dezel had mentioned that there were other serphim in Verens. Astro wasn't aware that they'd been living under the same roof as him, though. ]
So, I won't be able to see everyone at first...
[ That's gonna be strange, but Astro can get used to it; he's learned to just roll with things by now. He sends over the mental equivalent of a nod. ]
Alright, I'll keep that in mind.
[ Even so... That sounds like quite the busy household. Maybe not as chaotic as Hamegg's, he assumes, but even if it was, he's sure he'd grow to love it. He's dealt with both extremes in regards to how quiet or busy a home can be, so he's ready for whatever this new arrangement has to throw at him.
There is just one thing that Astro is wondering... ]
I-It's okay with everyone if I bring him along, right? I really don't wanna leave him here...
[ There's a brief image of a familiar black kitten, whom is currently perched at the end of the bed and eyeing one of the jewelry chains dangling off of Astro's desk. He's clean and well-fed and happy; Astro's been taking good care of him...although judging from how his fur is all ruffled, he's clearly been getting into mischief today. ]
[Astro will get the equivalent of a mental smirk from the seraph as the image of the kitten crosses over. Good to see that the kid's been taking good care of the little furball, but then again Dezel didn't expect less.]
We've already got two messenger birds, two rats, one munchkin kitten and a penguin in the house. One more pet running about isn't likely to make much of a difference as long as it's not a dog. Mikleo's afraid of dogs.
I'll need to make sure both you and your kitten are well cleaned up before you move in, however. Just a precaution.
[He rather doubts Astro himself will bring in any pests, since what would bugs want with a machine? Not that they can't hitch a ride, but still. Chances are low. The kitten is another matter and even if he's well groomed at the moment, another bath and check over wouldn't hurt.]
[ He's doing his best, Dezel, but he's still got no idea why this creature likes to pounce at the broken jewelry on his desk or chase lights across the wall. Or how in five seconds he goes from napping on the pillow to climbing up on top of the kitchen cabinets. Cats are truly magical and mysterious creatures.
This place sure sounds like a full house... Astro gets the feeling he's really going to like it here, even with a few invisible housemates. ]
I guess it's a good thing Trashcan isn't here.
[ Still, though... afraid of dogs? Spiders and stuff like that, he can understand. Dogs? Not quite so much. But hey, he won't question it. Everyone's got stuff they're afraid of, even if it may seem silly to others. ]
Don't worry. I'll make sure we're both cleaned up before we arrive.
[ He probably can't do a perfect job, given what he has to work with right now, but he won't be tracking dirt anywhere or anything. ]
["Trashcan"? ...ah, right. That robot dog Astro mentioned sometime back.]
More than likely.
[Also Dezel would explain Mikleo's fear of dogs, except it doesn't seem entirely rational to him, either. It's the barking that startles the water seraph and unnerves him, yet Dezel stands by the idea that it's Mikleo's unchecked anxiety that makes dog bark at him in the first place. Sort of a vicious circle thing that would be best handled on Mikleo's end, but ah...not like that hasn't already been discussed within the household. It's just one of those things that will sit unresolved for who knows how long.]
Good. That just leaves the other thing I mentioned...
The others don't know what you are, yet. I didn't feel it was my business to divulge that information, as it's yours to give.
[Also Dezel had promised to keep Astro's secret to himself and thus far, that's exactly what he's done.]
[ A wave of relief - and trust - comes from Astro's end. He didn't think Dezel would be the type to go around telling anyone of Astro's real identity, but he's grateful all the same. ]
I think I'm gonna wait until everyone's used to me first, before I say anything about that. I don't want anyone to get scared or upset or anything.
[ He remembers Cora's look of shock all too well; it was the last thing he saw before he passed out and woke up in Empatheias. Of course, that's not going to stop things from coming out prematurely if things go awry, but he'll handle things as they come. Secrets are only worth so much to stay kept, after all. ]
[Granted, Dezel did tell Rose that Astro is different in some way, but not how. His wording also more than insinuated that said difference had caused issues in the past, which Dezel expects Rose to handle with some level of care.]
It's doubtful anyone will be upset or scared. They are keeping me in the house with them, after all.
[That whole "angel of death" thing in mind.]
Expect surprise and curiosity at most when they do find out.
[ Did any of these people deal with robots before? Either way, maybe that anonymous person was right. Maybe he really won't have so many issues here as he did back home. It'll sure take some getting used to, though. but if Dezel's offering him a home in the first place, it can't be that bad.
Until then, he's brimming over with anticipation...and questions. ]
I'm not sure I've ever met any of the others before. What're they like?
[ Is there proper adult supervision in this household, or is there someone running around with a chainsaw while someone else shoots grapes off of someone's head with a crossbow? ]
Sorey's about as pure-hearted and a selfless as a human can get. A little naive at times, but good with a sword and well versed in our world's history, as well as crazy about exploring ancient ruins. He was raised by seraphim, which is why he's spiritually resonant. He's also the Shepherd in our world, the "chosen one" who's supposed to rid the land of darkness. The rest of us have pacts with him in order to help with that.
Rose is Sorey's Squire and just as resonant as he is. At home, she's the leader of a merchant guild called the Sparrowfeathers. She's a savvy business woman who knows how to seek opportunities, but not someone to pick a fight with, either. She can also be something of a tease and has a penchant for getting into trouble at times.
[There's a brief pause while Dezel decides whether or not he wants to add anything personal to that, then:]
Rose and I are partners; I've been her guardian seraph for some time.
[ Well, color him impressed. He didn't know he'd be moving in with someone so important. A chosen one ridding the land of darkness sounds like something out of a fairy tale, or maybe some high fantasy video game. In fact, he's pretty sure he Toby played a game or two like that back home.
There's a little familiarity when Dezel describes Rose, though; the orphans were all troublemakers in their own ways. Toby himself had been known to get himself into a fix every now and then, a trait that hadn't quite carried over to Astro for some reason. Being a tease, though... Well, Cora certainly gave him his share of jabs, some more well-meaning than others.
For all his attentive listening, though, he is especially attentive when Dezel mentions being a guardian seraph. Astro has known the wind seraph for a long time now, and despite how grumpy he can be, the notion of him being a guardian just seems right somehow, especially given how he's treated Astro thus far. He can only imagine what he could mean to Rose, especially considering that he's her partner as well.
So, along with the rest of those little reactionary pulses of emotion while he listens, there's a warm beat of happiness and fondness at that. He won't really voice anything, though; he doesn't want to make this awkward for Dezel. ]
They sound really nice. I can't wait to meet them.
[ That of course leaves him wondering about Edna and Mikleo, the other two seraphim. He may not be able to see them, but surely they're just as nice as Sorey and Rose seem so far, right? ...right? ]
[As Dezel is rarely one to sugar coat or come up with niceties for no reason, it's safe to take his word there at face value.]
As for my fellow seraphim...
Mikleo is a water seraph and the youngest among us, about Sorey's age. He's a little naive as well and just as crazy about history and ruins as Sorey, but he tends to be more cautious and has more restraint. He and Sorey grew up alongside one another; the two of them may as well be attached at the hip. He's also the least likely to get himself into or cause trouble.
Edna's element is earth. She's a tiny little pixie of a seraph and the oldest of us here, though she doesn't look it. Just don't ask how old. That's asking to get jabbed with the parasol she carries around. Edna doesn't much like humans and doesn't take well to immaturity. She's also blunt, sarcastic and snarky. The two of us had our issues with each other at home, but now she's just as much family to me as the rest.
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[A pause so Astro can take a moment to recall what Dezel means by that.]
Offer's on the table, kid. If you want out of that shack, get packed. You can move in with me and my family at the Glenwood house.
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R-Really? With you?
[ It's not so much that he wants to leave his shack as he just wants a proper home, to not have to be alone. And now, it looks like he's finally going to have that again. ]
How soon?
[ Luckily he won't have a whole lot to pack, just the clothes on his back, the stuff on his desk that he's working on, and a blanket. And also his kitten, of course. ]
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Within the next few days. We're almost done prepping your room.
There are just a couple of things you should know before you fully agree to this, however...
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[ Oh boy, he's going to have his own room? Not that it particularly bothered him that all he got was a little cubby to sleep in back in Hamegg's, but still...!
The excitement bubbling over on his end lessens just a little at Dezel's last statement; making way for some attentiveness. ]
Sure, what is it?
[ He's all ears! ]
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[Rose's old room seemed the best room to use, due to both its location and since Rose had no want to ever use it.]
The first is that there will be six of us in the house with you there. Aside from you and I, two are human - Sorey and Rose. The other two are seraphim - Edna and Mikleo - and unless you share an alignment with one of them, it will be like when you first met me. The lot of you will have to bond so they'll become visible to you.
[Potentially, that could make things somewhat awkward for a bit and thus is something Astro needs to be okay with.]
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So, I won't be able to see everyone at first...
[ That's gonna be strange, but Astro can get used to it; he's learned to just roll with things by now. He sends over the mental equivalent of a nod. ]
Alright, I'll keep that in mind.
[ Even so... That sounds like quite the busy household. Maybe not as chaotic as Hamegg's, he assumes, but even if it was, he's sure he'd grow to love it. He's dealt with both extremes in regards to how quiet or busy a home can be, so he's ready for whatever this new arrangement has to throw at him.
There is just one thing that Astro is wondering... ]
I-It's okay with everyone if I bring him along, right? I really don't wanna leave him here...
[ There's a brief image of a familiar black kitten, whom is currently perched at the end of the bed and eyeing one of the jewelry chains dangling off of Astro's desk. He's clean and well-fed and happy; Astro's been taking good care of him...although judging from how his fur is all ruffled, he's clearly been getting into mischief today. ]
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We've already got two messenger birds, two rats, one munchkin kitten and a penguin in the house. One more pet running about isn't likely to make much of a difference as long as it's not a dog. Mikleo's afraid of dogs.
I'll need to make sure both you and your kitten are well cleaned up before you move in, however. Just a precaution.
[He rather doubts Astro himself will bring in any pests, since what would bugs want with a machine? Not that they can't hitch a ride, but still. Chances are low. The kitten is another matter and even if he's well groomed at the moment, another bath and check over wouldn't hurt.]
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This place sure sounds like a full house... Astro gets the feeling he's really going to like it here, even with a few invisible housemates. ]
I guess it's a good thing Trashcan isn't here.
[ Still, though... afraid of dogs? Spiders and stuff like that, he can understand. Dogs? Not quite so much. But hey, he won't question it. Everyone's got stuff they're afraid of, even if it may seem silly to others. ]
Don't worry. I'll make sure we're both cleaned up before we arrive.
[ He probably can't do a perfect job, given what he has to work with right now, but he won't be tracking dirt anywhere or anything. ]
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More than likely.
[Also Dezel would explain Mikleo's fear of dogs, except it doesn't seem entirely rational to him, either. It's the barking that startles the water seraph and unnerves him, yet Dezel stands by the idea that it's Mikleo's unchecked anxiety that makes dog bark at him in the first place. Sort of a vicious circle thing that would be best handled on Mikleo's end, but ah...not like that hasn't already been discussed within the household. It's just one of those things that will sit unresolved for who knows how long.]
Good. That just leaves the other thing I mentioned...
The others don't know what you are, yet. I didn't feel it was my business to divulge that information, as it's yours to give.
[Also Dezel had promised to keep Astro's secret to himself and thus far, that's exactly what he's done.]
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[ A wave of relief - and trust - comes from Astro's end. He didn't think Dezel would be the type to go around telling anyone of Astro's real identity, but he's grateful all the same. ]
I think I'm gonna wait until everyone's used to me first, before I say anything about that. I don't want anyone to get scared or upset or anything.
[ He remembers Cora's look of shock all too well; it was the last thing he saw before he passed out and woke up in Empatheias. Of course, that's not going to stop things from coming out prematurely if things go awry, but he'll handle things as they come. Secrets are only worth so much to stay kept, after all. ]
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[Granted, Dezel did tell Rose that Astro is different in some way, but not how. His wording also more than insinuated that said difference had caused issues in the past, which Dezel expects Rose to handle with some level of care.]
It's doubtful anyone will be upset or scared. They are keeping me in the house with them, after all.
[That whole "angel of death" thing in mind.]
Expect surprise and curiosity at most when they do find out.
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[ Did any of these people deal with robots before? Either way, maybe that anonymous person was right. Maybe he really won't have so many issues here as he did back home. It'll sure take some getting used to, though. but if Dezel's offering him a home in the first place, it can't be that bad.
Until then, he's brimming over with anticipation...and questions. ]
I'm not sure I've ever met any of the others before. What're they like?
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Sorey's about as pure-hearted and a selfless as a human can get. A little naive at times, but good with a sword and well versed in our world's history, as well as crazy about exploring ancient ruins. He was raised by seraphim, which is why he's spiritually resonant. He's also the Shepherd in our world, the "chosen one" who's supposed to rid the land of darkness. The rest of us have pacts with him in order to help with that.
Rose is Sorey's Squire and just as resonant as he is. At home, she's the leader of a merchant guild called the Sparrowfeathers. She's a savvy business woman who knows how to seek opportunities, but not someone to pick a fight with, either. She can also be something of a tease and has a penchant for getting into trouble at times.
[There's a brief pause while Dezel decides whether or not he wants to add anything personal to that, then:]
Rose and I are partners; I've been her guardian seraph for some time.
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heToby played a game or two like that back home.There's a little familiarity when Dezel describes Rose, though; the orphans were all troublemakers in their own ways. Toby himself had been known to get himself into a fix every now and then, a trait that hadn't quite carried over to Astro for some reason. Being a tease, though... Well, Cora certainly gave him his share of jabs, some more well-meaning than others.
For all his attentive listening, though, he is especially attentive when Dezel mentions being a guardian seraph. Astro has known the wind seraph for a long time now, and despite how grumpy he can be, the notion of him being a guardian just seems right somehow, especially given how he's treated Astro thus far. He can only imagine what he could mean to Rose, especially considering that he's her partner as well.
So, along with the rest of those little reactionary pulses of emotion while he listens, there's a warm beat of happiness and fondness at that. He won't really voice anything, though; he doesn't want to make this awkward for Dezel. ]
They sound really nice. I can't wait to meet them.
[ That of course leaves him wondering about Edna and Mikleo, the other two seraphim. He may not be able to see them, but surely they're just as nice as Sorey and Rose seem so far, right? ...right? ]
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[As Dezel is rarely one to sugar coat or come up with niceties for no reason, it's safe to take his word there at face value.]
As for my fellow seraphim...
Mikleo is a water seraph and the youngest among us, about Sorey's age. He's a little naive as well and just as crazy about history and ruins as Sorey, but he tends to be more cautious and has more restraint. He and Sorey grew up alongside one another; the two of them may as well be attached at the hip. He's also the least likely to get himself into or cause trouble.
Edna's element is earth. She's a tiny little pixie of a seraph and the oldest of us here, though she doesn't look it. Just don't ask how old. That's asking to get jabbed with the parasol she carries around. Edna doesn't much like humans and doesn't take well to immaturity. She's also blunt, sarcastic and snarky. The two of us had our issues with each other at home, but now she's just as much family to me as the rest.