[It would hearten him to know Temenos never neglected his studies. He took much pride in knowing that Temenos cared to learn his language back when they found some enjoyment in each other's company, but there's nothing left for Lobelia to feel now, no room left to fill. In death, he's found his fulfillment. No longer is he empty, forever wandering, wondering what happiness truly meant and what shape it might come to him in.
All the same, Lobelia manages a smile upon hearing those words. No longer such empty things, that thin, barely there smile is all the more genuine for the happiness he's found.]
Allons-y. I won't lead you astray.
[The only way to move forward, Lobelia has found, is through old pains. This space won't free them until they do, but were it Lobelia's choice, he wouldn't pain Temenos any more than he had in life. After all, he did feel something of an affinity for him.
As they move further into the abyss, the world around them warps and shifts. Lobelia is no longer present, Temenos finding himself alone on an island not entirely dissimilar from the one he's spent the last several weeks on... but ah, no, he isn't exactly alone.
He's much younger now, being fussed over by two people who clearly love him dearly.
"Everyone has the right to be happyโ everyone and anyone. That means you too, Lobelia..."
"Use that talent of yours, and youโre guaranteed to be happy! Youโre a genius, son, and youโre certain to succeed! Live a life of bliss, Lobelia!"
It doesn't take much to realize that these proud, beaming faces belonged to Lobelia's parents.]
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All the same, Lobelia manages a smile upon hearing those words. No longer such empty things, that thin, barely there smile is all the more genuine for the happiness he's found.]
Allons-y. I won't lead you astray.
[The only way to move forward, Lobelia has found, is through old pains. This space won't free them until they do, but were it Lobelia's choice, he wouldn't pain Temenos any more than he had in life. After all, he did feel something of an affinity for him.
As they move further into the abyss, the world around them warps and shifts. Lobelia is no longer present, Temenos finding himself alone on an island not entirely dissimilar from the one he's spent the last several weeks on... but ah, no, he isn't exactly alone.
He's much younger now, being fussed over by two people who clearly love him dearly.
"Everyone has the right to be happyโ everyone and anyone. That means you too, Lobelia..."
"Use that talent of yours, and youโre guaranteed to be happy! Youโre a genius, son, and youโre certain to succeed! Live a life of bliss, Lobelia!"
It doesn't take much to realize that these proud, beaming faces belonged to Lobelia's parents.]