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[mooglebow]

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[mooglebow]

Yeah, I noticed... I was kinda weird too, just the opposite of how Rokurou and my sister were. [She was love and justice and so positive, so...] But still-- h-hey!

[Ok, no, Eizen had a point. She had to pull him out of that twice, but if he hadn't, what would have happened? The mark on his shoulder had grown, but he didn't look too different other than that. Not like in the dream she shared with him.]

Do you really think he'd turn into a full daemon if he kept going? And what if you had stayed with him, what happens if you get too filled with malevolence?

[tailsneverfails]

Everything works differently in this world so I don't really know, but I have a high suspicion that if you hadn't stepped in, he would have. At the very least he no longer would have been Rokurou...

[ He frowned a little when she brought him up, looking off to the side. ]

Malevolence turns Malakhim into dragons. It's impurity infects them rather quickly and slowly they turn into mindless dragons, unable to recognize anymore.

[mooglebow]

[Well... that explains some things. It's probably a good thing that no one else really dealt with Rokurou (that she knows of) and that she had found him quick enough, but...]

I think Rokurou said he had an idea to help you, but... has it worked?

[Just gonna look to make sure there's no wings or anything crazy on Eizen because dang it, she doesn't want to lose Eizen to being a dragon!]

That sounds too scary to go through, I don't want you to be a dragon, Eizen.

[tailsneverfails]

[ She'll be happy to know it's been long enough that he was hardly even glowing with a dark malevolent cloud anymore. No wings, nothing. ]

He's been allowing me to use stormhowl. The sword is strong enough to handle me and my curse without even cracking.

[mooglebow]

So... you'll be all right?

[That's what it seems like, but still...]

[tailsneverfails]

It's taking a little longer than I'd hoped, but yes. It won't be gone for good, but that's because I already was infected before arriving here, but the new damage should deplete soon enough.

[mooglebow]

[She won't cry, but instead smiles and Eizen gets another hug. Tighter this time, but not filled with any less love and happiness as the first he got. Hearing that actually sets her mind at ease, considering she really had been worried when she learned about what had happened after Rokurou left her room that day with Eizen, and she had caught sight of the shimmering black wings that he had had after.]

I'm so glad, so you'll be back to normal and... and I'll make sure if Rokurou does that again, I'll punch him for you!

[...it won't be on par with a Lightning punch, but she'll make sure she gets one in for Eizen anyway if Rokurou ever goes daemon crazy again and spreads malevolence on over to the malak.]

[tailsneverfails]

[ He's been hesitating this whole time with her being so close, but finally he lets his arms slowly wrap around her in return, swooping her in for a tighter hug. ]

Tch, are you kidding? That wouldn't be punishment for him, he'd like it if you punched him.

[mooglebow]

[Ok no that gets a laugh, because--]

Are you serious? I'm pretty sure my sister has punched him before, and we're almost the same, at least in looks.

[...kind of. Lightning has the resting bitch face, and Serah has the smiles, but....]

[tailsneverfails]

Aye, but it'd be different with you. He's an idiot who loves to fight, loves to see the strength of anyone he comes across. If you punched him as a scolding, he'd only act out more.

[ "Step on me Serah" Something like that is what the daemon was probably into. ]

[mooglebow]

I guess I'll have to be careful, huh?

[She's maybe joking... but maybe not.

Her hug finally fades, though her smile doesn't.]

I'm glad you're all right, Eizen. I know I said that already, but I mean it. I feel a lot better about things too because of it.

[tailsneverfails]

[ He reaches out to purposely mess up her hair as she pulls away from him. ]

Good. Now if I hear anymore about you blaming yourself, I'm going to come back here and knock some sense into you, got it?

[ Despite his words, his face was soft as he looked at her. ]

[mooglebow]

Wh-- hey!

[Eizen why!!! You're such a mean big brother! She tries to smooth her hair out, but she does smile anyway.]

Don't worry, I won't be for this. I think we're good now, right?

[tailsneverfails]

I...

[ There was a awkward look on his face. Were they okay? Would they be okay? It seemed that way, and she... didn't seem to see him any differently than before. ]

Yeah. We're good.

[mooglebow]

[It takes her a moment, but you know what turnabout is fair play and she'll muss up his hair this time.]

Good. So next time just tell me to hit Rokurou for you when it comes to your sister, all right?

[tailsneverfails]

You won't be hearing anything about her again, I promise.

[mooglebow]

All right... then just say outright when Rokurou's being a brat and I'll take care of it. How's that?

[tailsneverfails]

[ he shakes his head a little with a soft smile. ]

Nah, I'm done with that. You never should have been pulled into the middle of my stupid fight with him in the first place. I realize now how ridiculous I have been this month...

[mooglebow]

Well, it still stands, I mean it. I know he can be kind of a handful, huh? But it's all right, it's water under the bridge.

[tailsneverfails]

[ He steps forward and wraps his arm around her head, tugging her into his chest one more time. ]

You're a good kid, Serah.

[mooglebow]

[He just gets a laugh and a big hug in return.]

You're not a bad guy either, Eizen. You just care a lot, is all. More than you like to let on, like a big brother should.

[Because yeah, he's definitely a big brother figure in her life now.]

[tailsneverfails]

Just don't say any of that in front of Rokurou. I get enough crap from him as it is.

[ He gives a soft little huff, but he doesn't let go of her. ]