Seasons: IC Contact/Continuations

[abnormalizes]

This is Evangeline! Sorry, I'm a little busy right now, but leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as I can!

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[abnormalizes]

Purple...

[No, sorry, you're getting a hug now. It's important.]

You don't have to thank me for something like that. I'm happy you're my best friend.

[demondelic]

But I want to thank you.

[Though, the hug's obviously getting returned while they say as much. It's almost instinctive, at this point.]

I do not know what sort of importance I held to everyone else, back in Everhood. Certainly, Gold Pig would notice I was gone... and perhaps Rasta Beast would worry.
But the others...

[...]

... Green Mage seemingly held a place in everyone's hearts, yet no one went to find them when they became lost within the Mushroom Forest.
I don't believe "importance" is something anyone truly thought about in that realm.

Myself included.

[abnormalizes]

You're important to me.

[She squeezes them tighter, and presses her face against their shoulder.]

When those shadow things were running around, one of the things I saw was you, hurt. Dying. I knew it wasn't real and I was still so afraid. The thought of you gone - hurts.

[demondelic]

...

[Yeah, okay, they're gonna have to wrestle out of that hug for a moment -
But it's purely so they can turn toward her fully, wrapping their arms around her in turn.

They've learned firsthand how comforting being enveloped in a hug can be, so it's only fair to give such a hug to their friends when they need it, right?]

Remember that death is not permanent, here in Ellipsa. I have no plans to leave this realm, so long as I can help it -
Not for the next few thousand years, at the very least.

Even if I were slain in this realm, you will always be able to find me. I promise.

[abnormalizes]

[Ah, that is nice. It helps to feel a tiny bit better.]

I know. ...But even if it's temporary, I don't want you to be hurt or go through any pain.

[Maybe that's silly, considering what they've already experienced. But she can't help it.]

[demondelic]

[Hmmm.

It takes a bit of finagling - using Seasonal magic to change up their own anatomy isn't easy, nor will it ever get easier - but after a moment...
They go ahead and follow that hug with a kiss to her hair.]

The thought is very sweet, Evangeline. It will never be preventable... but I understand how you feel.
If I could keep you safe from every harm this realm may toss your way, I would do so without question.

[abnormalizes]

[Oh! She knows that must be effort to do from her own shapeshifting attempts, so she feels extra special.]

Thank you. -If you ever need help, you can always call on me. I'll do everything I can to protect you.