#Serethis Luchiervent

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Same and Difference

I spent the evening at Grindstone to support Zero as he fought. And fight he did. He moved quickly and his fights were short. Often he waited and I stood with him as we determined who his next opponent would be. Serethis told me over the linkpearl he wanted to see me after. Fortunately I heard him out and about with others from conversation on the Rose Linkpearl. I was glad he was about. Though, I was a little disappointed I wasn’t cheering him on here as well. Zero ended up winning his bracket at the Bridge but lost to the Rock champion. It was a shame as the man was very rude.

I went to see Serethis after and he took me to the beach in Costa del Sol. It had become a favorite place of his to take me. I have enjoyed it each time even if my mind has wandered to the dark. We talked and he explained his worries and I asked mine. He told me that they were one person and that sometimes one took over the other at times but in all they were just one person. I was content with that answer. But also, to go with this new change and that he was neither Serethis or Azeiox, he wanted a new name.

Alzein Chevalier.

I can actually say that one. So I am not opposed. I could never say Luchiervent. It was difficult for me. But now we’ve come to a better understanding of what is going on and that is what matters.

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Contemplation and Life

I have been in my state of contemplation for days now. Each fleeting moment feels as if it is merely a dream. As if I am observing but not truly present. It makes my head cloudy, my eyes feeling foggy. Nothing seems to truly be in focus. Though I do what I always do. Take it one day at a time. I support my husband. I do my job. I make time for those who need me. I take care of myself. But then, it seems as if something seems off. I knew what it was when Serethis went to see Dash, to show her what had become of him. Of how he was a blend of Azeiox now. But now, I’m wondering if he is a blend or not.

The context is simple really. Sako likes to go out as a masked wrestler. No one is to know who he was. I knew. Zero knew. But not many did and Serethis was one of them. Sako mentioned his pass time between the four of us and I had to let him know that Serethis didn’t know. But what Serethis said next took me off guard. “I knew. He didn’t.” I have thought on these words since then. What... happened to my husband? I did care about Azeiox and I always will. I took much care to separate that Serethis and Azeiox were two different people over the time we’ve been together. I came to the conclusion that Azeiox really loved Yuki, an apprentice of mine, over me but a love to a miko is forbidden. I took great care to make sure Serethis knew that I never expected him to be Azeiox. That I loved him and I had married him not Azeiox.

What happened to my husband? What happened to Serethis? Is he still in there? I pray that he is a part of this person before me other than his body.

I was brought out of my thoughts quickly as Dash decided she was ready to give birth. She had taken the whole reuniting with Azeiox very easily. With a graceful stride that simply befits her. But as she got up and announced she was going to have Stein induce her. She wasn’t going to wait until she popped. (Which mind you could have been within the week) So, Serethis and I were dragged off to the Infirmary to meet Stein. We were there to help with support as Madame Red arrived and as did others of her family. I felt oddly out of place there but I observed and assisted. I healed her up once all was said and done but the body was exhausted and a new baby girl was in the world. The little Miqo’te girl named C’sandra and in a sense, my new niece.

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Eyes

“Eyes are the window to the soul.”

I do not remember when I learned this. But I have found it quite true. I had gone shopping for a few needed items.Mostly a new bottle of oil, tea leaves, and lotion to keep my skin from cracking in the cold. I was definitely not fond of the weather still. I had heard over the linkpearl. Togy spoke to Althena. Said that Serethis was compliant and there was talk of a transplant. I stopped where I was in the market and listened a moment. My mind reeling. I knew what he was talking about. Togy had spoken to me about it before hand. That his Starlight gift would be the eye that was once given to him. The eye that once belonged to Azeiox. Togy had removed it so that it didn’t get lost when he went on his little adventure. It had been Althena’s safe keeping to keep it viable and to give it back to him when he returned. But Togy refused it. He had seen that Serethis’s eye had been taken. It was due to an attack from dragons many moons ago. He wanted to give it to Serethis.

I was not sure how I felt about the idea of Serethis holding the eye of my deceased lover. Togy wore a mask. I rarely saw the red color staring back at me. But Serethis did no such thing. So I sat down in the market and bought some hot cocoa from a vendor. Drinking it quietly as I mulled over the idea. Already I knew Althena had arrived at the estate. They had grown quiet meaning that the surgery was more than likely taking place. Her delicate work between healing magicks and surgery is actually quite fascinating to watch. But still, Serethis and Azeiox would both be looking at me.

I remember when Azeiox had donated his eye to Togy. It was because he felt at fault for him losing his eye in the first place. I remembered the pain because we were connected at the time. The searing sensation that went through my skull. I brought my hand to my left eye, resting my palm over it carefully. The pain came back only briefly much like a phantom. I took a deep breath and licked my lips. It is just another obstacle to overcome. I can do this.

I finished my shopping and returned only to find a plethora of people within the foyer. Togy’s lingering aether from a teleport was present. By all means it was a whirlwind and identifying all was difficult considering I would not be there long. As Serethis whisked me away to speak privately. When we entered our room he pulled me into his arms and held me tightly and closely. I was unsure of what was going on. Why?

Then he spoke and it made more sense. His tone was not the same as it usually was. I brought my hands to either side of his face and looked to the pair of eye staring back at me. My heart skipped a beat and I knew that still I had loved him and my doubts came to surface again. I cried. Of course I cried. I asked who he was. He told me he was Serethis. But he was more. He was Azeiox too. Their souls finally had begun to blend perfectly to where they were melding into one being and all they needed was the one catalyst.

The window to the soul.

How could I have not realized this?

He’s been there, watching over me and taking care of me. Though it is an adjustment period for both of us. My heart feels almost whole but still I fear. I fear so much that all will be torn away as it has been before. It was my fault he had died. I could not save him. I could not save him...

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Fear

Just like most nights he came home late, I did my evening routine and curled up on the couch with a book. Sometimes I fall asleep, other times I am awake when he gets home. This evening, I was awake. He stumbled with the lock and through the door. He seemed to have trouble keeping his footing. I was quick to get up in case he was hurt but the smell of alcohol was both on his clothes from the tavern he worked at and his breath. I did not like the idea of him coming home drunk. He mumbled and I got him to the bath, watching him and making sure he’d be alright. He seemed to sober up quite well after we talked. He told me that he hadn’t been sleeping well, that he was hearing voices that were not Azeiox. A male voice.

That thought froze my blood. Did the Ascian transfer? Was it not destroyed? The true methods of destroying an Ascian are thought to be with the Scions but I do not have any known contacts through them. Did the rune not work? I explained to him my theory, what they were. I told him we were going to go see Stein and Madame Red to make sure. They were with Azeiox the entire time. I want to make sure that he’ll be alright. I don’t know if it was the Ascian that caused Azeiox’s body to deteriorate or if it wasn’t something else. I will not take any risks with him.

We spoke and I mentioned the Masks. That I could use the power given to me from it to calculate all of it if I needed to. Then he asked. I told him about what the mask, what Avarice, can do. He asked if they were mercenaries. I told him yes and he just grinned. Told me I was just more perfect. But then I got frantic. He may not know the full story of what they do. They are not a publicly known force but should they... he knows I’m linked to it. So I spilled. I told him that I did terrible things, that I did them under this moniker. That I had killed people, tortured them, and experimented just to find the knowledge I need to further my research. I did not tell him what I was working on currently. But I was a mess, a stuttering mess. He told me that nothing was wrong with me. That I did not hurt the people close to us or him and so it didn’t matter. I felt a weight come off my shoulders.

Secrets are on the table. We shall see how it goes. But, now... the research of the soul must include more. Serethis’s health will always be my first priority.