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[welcome_home]

From: Nanshe
Date: June 18

[ The video opens to Nanako sprawled on her stomach, kicking her feet in the air behind her but her expression is one of serious thought. Although she looks a little shy and uncertain about leaving a message like this, she also looks pretty determined, too. This... hadn't been something she was sure about asking her big brother, so instead she tries here. Maybe that will be easier? Or people will be less quick to guess why she might be asking... ]

Sooo.... this is heaven, right? And where people go after they die?

If someone died a while ago, can you find them here somewhere?

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[welcome_home]

[ She sent you cookies. You're welcome. ]

Yes! Are you feeling better? Yoon was really worried about you!

[welcome_home]

[ Nanako still looks a little uncertain, but that makes sense. Sort of. ]

Okay. Just so he doesn't get hurt, though.

[armigers]

Nah, he'll be okay. You just worry about practicing your magic for now.

[ He gives her a thumbs up and a lop-sided smile, hoping he's managed to cheer her up at least a little. ]

[neitherdevilnordeath]

[ Wait... Yoon was actually worried about him? And it wasn't just some show of teenage whatever? ]

I am. Though, I'm rather surprised that he expressed any sort of concern. Then again, he did... [ how does he say this without making it sound weird. ] ...he brought cookies the other day.

[welcome_home]

[ Her expression lights up. ]

I wanted to send a gift, to help you feel better. Yoon said he'd give them to you for me. It's no fun being really sick and stuck in bed.

[ ...something she knows all too well. ]

[eternalshield]

Zeno is lucky enough to be paired with Kaya by heaven itself.

[He can't contain just how happy that makes him. There's defiance, too, and some rebellion, after the dragon gods kept them separated for so long, but all of it is buried and drowned deep by the overwhelming joy of getting to be with her again, even if it isn't as husband and wife.]

If the young lady is making her welcome, you have Zeno's deepest appreciation.

[welcome_home]

I met her when we were at the beach! We're gonna build sandcastles sometime soon. She said she'd never seen a castle, though. She said your temple was really pretty, though!

[neitherdevilnordeath]

[ He'd been in and out of consciousness, so if Yoon had mentioned where they'd come from, he couldn't recall... but given her reaction... ]

You sent them? [ Shot straight to the heart - Aya used to do a lot of baking at home, and she'd make him eat what she made, often ruining his dinner because of it. Not that he minded much, because it was something she enjoyed.

He's not good with these words, and he doesn't use them very often at all, but this is one of those times where he genuinely means it. Unlike when Yoon had made him say it after he'd woken up. ] ...Thank you.

[welcome_home]

[ She doesn't realize how deeply her actions had made an impact, just that when she had been very sick, it always meant a lot to her when her friends stopped by or sent her things to cheer her up. It had made being in the hospital for so long a little more bearable.

Which is why she just smiles warmly at him. ] You're welcome! I hoped you'd like them.

[koukai_kirai]

It's a parent's job to worry.

[He never had them, but maybe he was one, by the end. In a manner of speaking, anyway.]

It's your job to live. That's what would make the ones who cared for you happiest.

[eternalshield]

What a relief. If she hated it, Zeno would have to tear the whole thing down and rebuild it so she liked it.

[...is he serious, or...?]

[welcome_home]

[ Her mouth drops open anyway. ]

Whoa! Would you?

[neitherdevilnordeath]

They were very good. You did a great job.

[ Mental note to see about introducing the kid to Aya sometime. Though, between the two of them, his waistline might not survive! ]

You're right, though. It isn't fun being stuck in bed.

However, I wouldn't be opposed to taking some more off your hands the next time you make them.

[welcome_home]

When I make some more, I'll let Yoon know so he can bring you some more. [ She doesn't look like she'd mind this at all. In fact, he'll probably be getting another delivery within the next day or two, specifically for this purpose. ]

Are you feeling better now, though?

[eternalshield]

Oh yes! It's mostly gold, and gold is a soft metal. It melts super easy!

Kaya is so happy, it'd be terrible if she was sad about the temple where she has to live.

[welcome_home]

Well, yes, but melting your whole temple and making a new one sounds like a lot of hard work!

[eternalshield]

[Zeno laughs genially.]

But it'd be worth making Kaya happy... even if maybe we'd have to stay somewhere else for a little while!

Luckily, Kaya is good enough to be happy anyway.

[welcome_home]

[ She considers that before giving him a bright smile. ]

You're a really nice god! I'm glad Kaya is with you.

[eternalshield]

You make Zeno's face get redder!! But it's worth it if the young lady approves.