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satureja13 · 4 months
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Jack is still visiting the temple regularly to get help with his pain. Arturo doesn't ask questions about the Boys' stay here in the otherworld - but since Kiyoshi is fully back from the tree, Arturo knows all of this had shaken them up. So he invited them to a little dinner party.
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Arturo: "Friends - we have a celebration today. Our diety returned into the worlds again. Many obstacles lie behind - new tasks lie ahead. But today lets just be joyful!" All listened up. Saiwa: "A diety? Kiyoshi?" Jack in his little Armadillo Bubble thinks this is good news. Kiyoshi being a diety means he'll be far far away from him and he can heal in peace...
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Kiyoshi: "What?" Arturo: "What 'what'? You have your temple here, your servants. Your believers make their ardous way here to the Otherworld to worship you and see your wonders. To ask for healing and help. To see the tree that you lived in and lit up for decades."
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Saiwa asked Arturo what this means for them. Dtui said they should stay together until Kiyoshi 'learned' from his mistakes and Other Jeb also urged them to stay together to avoid some of them getting killed. Arturo: "Oh, the Master doesn't have to stay here. The believers are used to not getting to see him. They believe in the tree, you know?" Saiwa doesn't know. This is so weird... Arturo: "The tree is fine without the Master all time around. It still does it's wonders. I was able to heal Jack and help other believers that came here - even when Kiyosho wasn't here. Just take him with you and when you're able to help me a bit around here - I'd be grateful." Saiwa: "Of course we'll do that. Thank you for everything, Arturo."
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Kiyoshi doesn't know what to think anymore. He went to the otherworld to forget about Jack and reflect on his mistakes after he got banned from the Temple in Mount Komorebi because he lost control over his demon. And now he's a diety? (That's not the first time such things happen, Kiyoshi ^^' Even though you are far from being enlightened.) Arturo: "Now let's eat and be joyful - the Master returned!" He didn't need to say this twice to Jack (there's pizza!) and the goats. The others are not so sure if they can eat now ö.Ö'
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Little Goat: "He said we can eat anything today!" Little Goat: "What a great party!" Little Goat: "Long live the Master!"
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After dinner Arturo cleaned up and the others are doing their chores around the temple.
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Before they left, Arturo took Saiwa aside. Arturo: "I'm a bit busy with all the visitors we have here at the temple since the Master is back and I know you can't tell me about anything that's going on with you, but here is a little present for you. Put this circuit board in a device that's strong enough and it will help you through this." Saiwa: "Ok? Thank you."
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'When you are old enough to read these words Their meaning will unfold
These words are all that's left and though we've never met, my only son. I hope you know that I would have been there to watch you grow But my call was heard and I did go Now your mission lies ahead of you As it did mine so long ago
To help the helpless ones, who all look up to you And to defend them to the end
Defender Ride like the wind. Fight proud, my son You're the defender God has sent'
Defender - Manowar
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purplesimmer455 · 5 months
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Iseul was offered an assignment a few days ago to take photos of Tomarang's nature scenery by one of her clients, and she took it eagerly, with her girlfriend Grace accompanying her. They rented a cozy but nice studio unit*, 1 Tam Nang Sands, and unpacked. While Grace napped, Iseul took some photos.
Iseul had last been in Tomarang two years ago when she had to take photos of some buildings and food stalls and write about them for a magazine. She loved visiting places like temples, parks, the tiger sanctuary, restaurants, buying things at stalls, and meeting other people and getting to know about Tomarani culture. She was there for one month and stayed at a vacant unit in Koh Sahpa that the Sadya family rented to her, and even went on a few dates with some cute women she'd met and connected with, and became friends with the Sadyas.
Now, Iseul took a break from her photography and headed back to her rental unit. She changed out of her everyday clothes into her button down red and black dragon shirt, black pants, and put on the onyx dangle earring she'd bought in San Myshuno. Grace was up, and she smiled as she watched Iseul get ready, putting gel in her hair and combing it and then putting on some moisturizer on her face. "You’re dressing up for me, Issy?” She said. "Yup, I want to look nice for our date." She said. "You do. You're the most handsome and beautiful woman, jaan." Grace said softly. “Thanks, you’re gorgeous too, Jagiya.” Iseul said, flushing, and Grace grinned. “I know, thanks Issy.” She said, and Iseul grinned too. “I love how confident you are.” Iseul said. “Let’s head out now because otherwise we’ll spend all night woohooing each other.” Grace said. “On second thought we could stay in.” Iseul joked, and Grace rolled her eyes but smiled. “Come on, Issy. We’ll woohoo when we come back because that nap gave me loads of energy.” She added mischievously, making Iseul blush.
Iseul took Grace out to the night market to enjoy some food and buy some local produce and wares. Grace’s eyes widened at the stalls and items and the smell of amazing food and sounds of vendors calling out and people chatting as they sat and ate. Iseul ordered Malaysian Satay from one stall and Grace paused, biting her lip. “What’s wrong, babe?” Iseul asked. “I’m not sure if the Bánh xèo has pork or not. I’ll just order from the vegetarian stall.” She said, Iseul put a hand on her arm. “Hang on, Jagiya, let me ask.” She said, and she spoke in rusty but decent Tomarani, asking the vendor if they had a pork free version, and they did. Iseul and Grace thanked them as they got their food, and Iseul insisted on paying. “It’s my treat, Gracie.” Iseul joked sternly. “Fine, okay.” Grace said, and she bumped her shoulder flirtatiously with Iseul’s as they sat down. “This Bánh xèo looks as good as you.” Grace said, and Iseul laughed, shaking her head at her girlfriend’s cheesiness.
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satureja13 · 4 months
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As promised, Jack took Ji Ho to the Temple to meet Arturo. And even though Kiyoshi left the tree, there must still be a connection between them. The orbs in the tree are still there and glow brightly...
First they meditated and eased Jack's pain. It seems Arturo added even more bird deco to the temple ^^' He's so happy that the man that became a tree and came back is united with his beloved 'Bird' again...
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Jack felt so much better after Arturo eased his pain so he started to do the chores around the temple to help Arturo and pay back for his help. He can't remember how often he said 'Don't eat this!' to the goats today... (Kiyoshi's Little Goat and Kumo are here too. They seemed to have missed the tree. They also spend decades with him.)
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Ji Ho went to talk to Arturo about Vlad. He told him their whole story. Arturo: "You went through a lot." Ji Ho: "Yes. I know it's only him for me and it's only me for him. We can feel us through the bond. We know anything from each other. We don't even have to talk. And I know how much he loves me. Why can't I love him? I was able to love Luci. Luci was basically him - and I still can't. And even though we were so close and even woohooed and kissed a few times it's still so awkward between us."
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Jack and the goats had finished their chores and joined them.
Arturo: "It seems you skipped a few steps, huh?" Ji Ho: "Skipped?" Arturo: "Or should I say you started from the wrong end? Usually you start a relationship with some carefree time together, go on dates, chat and laugh together, get to know each other - and then youfall in love. But you were first afraid of him, then he died, then you were afraid a curse could hit you... You had to do things only lovers do and had the weight of the world upon your shoulders. These are no conditions for love to grow." Jack: "Gods, you are right! They will do all of this and Ji Ho will fall in love! And I will help them!"
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'Here comes the rain again. Raining in my head like a tragedy. Tearing me apart like a new emotion. I want to breathe in the open wind - I want to kiss like lovers do Want to dive into your ocean. Is it raining with you?
So, baby, talk to me - like lovers do Walk with me - like lovers do'
Eurythmics - Here comes the rain again
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On their way back, Jack showed Ji Ho a bit around. They also went to the little beach where Vlad and Jack were before. Ji Ho: "It's just so amazing here. I can't believe we will live here. It's just like paradise. How do we deserve this?" Jack: "I think we really do deserve it after all we went through, don't you think?" Ji Ho: "Haha oh my - right you are!"
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They swam around a bit and admired the stunning scenery. Ji Ho: "These wooden stilt houses are just so beautiful. They would be perfect for a weekend trip to the beach." Jack:"That would be awesome! I wonder if we can buy a lot here to build one. Let's ask Arturo next time."
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They lay on the beach for a while. The warmth is relieving Jack's pain. Ji Ho: "I wonder what Vlad will say about us dating, chatting and laughing ö.ö" Jack: "Hahaha - he will hate it. But don't worry. I'm there."
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Ji Ho: "But Arturo is right. We only had hardships together..." Jack: "I'm sure it gets easier for you when you get to know him. How he really is. You can find no better man."
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satureja13 · 5 months
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Vlad and Jack went to the Temple again. To help Arturo out and bring him the potions as a reward for his help. Arturo: "Thank you, Boys! This will help a lot keep the saplings healthy and strong!"
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Arturo: "And these potions will help our guests. Let's make a prayer at the shrine." ... Arturo: "So, you're also here to help? Ah, that's great! I'm the only servant here and old, so there's a lot to do ^^' "
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Vlad mopped the decks...
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... and Jack assisted Arturo with the saplings. As soon as Jack touched one of the little trees, it started to glow ö.Ö'
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Arturo: "This world is full of wonders! I've never seen this before! Are you a holy man?" Jack: "Certainly not..."
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Vlad thinks it's time to talk about the tree... Why does it have such a strong influence on Jack and Vlad? Vlad has a hunch. Vlad: "So, for how long is this tree here? And when did your diety became one with the tree?" Arturo: "Oh, I was a young boy of 15 or 16 when I found him here! It must have happened shortly before because I could still see our diety. He was so beautiful! Only a few years older than me. He didn't move and it seemed he was already in other spheres. But before he fully vanished into the tree, his last ond only words were 'I like bird' or something like this. Which makes sense because birds live in trees, right? And maybe he liked them? Who knows. But therefore I decorated this Temple with birds ^^' To make him happy."
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Arturo: "A little later he fully became one with the tree. The glowing orbs were smaller than today. They wandered slowly from the roots to the tree tops and grew. I think they lived off of him. That was the last time something changed. Until yesterday when the roots touched Jack in the hot tub... And today, when he touched the sapling."
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Jack was determined to find out more and went back into the hot tub. But Vlad stayed with him this time to keep him safe. For a while nothing happened and Vlad relaxed. But then the roots reached out for Jack again! Even more and thicker ones than last time! They seemed to grow through his body! But Jack felt no pain - it felt so good. Vlad: "JACK! Get out of there!"
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Jack obeyed, reluctantly: "Don't worry Vlad. They didn't hurt me. It feels good, actually. Look, there's no holes or blood. Maybe they are ethereal?" Vlad: "I don't care. You won't go in there again. My job is to keep you save. We both know how hard it is to loose each other, right?" Jack: "You are right. I'm sorry, Vlad. And we promised Saiwa not to do anything stupid again."
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On their way back, Vlad thought he saw Kiyoshi's Little Goat under the tree from the corner of his eye.
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But when he turned and looked closer, there was nothing. This can't be anyway. This tree is here for decades and Kiyoshi vanished only a few weeks ago.
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satureja13 · 5 months
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Early next morning, after Jeb and Vlad left to rescue Ji Ho, Saiwa and Jack went to the Temple. To help Arturo with his work. And check what they can do to bring Kiyoshi back. There he really is! Kiyoshi's Little Goat! Jack: "So Vlad did see right last time!" Arturo: "You know him? I saw him quite a few times since you left the other day."
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Jack asked Arturo if it's possible to place the box with Kiyoshi's heart near the tree. (Jack had to confess this to Saiwa yesterday... Saiwa was too broken from Jeb's departure to hit him for keeping secrets again...) But eventually they agreed it could be of help to place the box here to bring Kiyoshi back... Arturo didn't ask any questions about the box. The tree already showed him that there must be a special connection between the tree and these Boys. You start to accept the weirdest things when you work at a place like this ^^' Arturo: "Let's put it over there."
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So they placed the box with Kiyoshi's heart at the meditation place right next to the tree. And since they're already here they also meditated for a while. To heal Jack. Arturo also removed the curtain that separated the meditation place from the tree. The Boys already proved that it's not necessary to keep them from the tree. When Arturo walked by a little later, he spotted the tattooed bird on Saiwa's shoulder.
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Arturo: "Is it you my diety referred to in his last words? The Bird? You Boys are really something else!"
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Arturo: "He must have loved you so much. He was barely visible and mainly in other spheres and still he said something that sounded like 'I like 'bird'' before he finally left. That's so romantic! Ah, I really hope he comes back and treats you better then. Aouwww 💕" Seems Arturo is quite the romantic ^^'
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Oh no... This is feeding Jack's crazy theory that Saiwa is Kiyoshi's fated mate and not him! Kiyoshi isn't even back and the madness hits Jack right in his stomach again! And he can't even set it right because he promised Kiyoshi to keep their relationship a secret. They can't tell Arturo anyway because they don't know if they can trust him.
Oh Jack...
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In the evening, after Arturo, Saiwa and Jack finished their work and left. Saiwa: "I can't believe Kiyoshi's last words referred to me. I must confess, I'm a bit flattered... I mean, everyone is crazy for him. We all are. But I never thought he actually ever had been into someone. So this maybe means something else? What could he have meant?" But Jack doesn't listen. He's lost in his own weird theories about Kiyoshi... How did he even end up in that tree? -> Arturo's Version -> What really happened
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When all was quiet, Little Goat went to the box and opened the lid with his little muzzle.
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And this is how Kiyoshi got his heart back. Well done, Little Goat!
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And the tree seemed to glow a little brighter tonight.
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satureja13 · 4 months
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And while Saiwa, Jack and Ji Ho stay at home, Jeb, Kiyoshi and Vlad went to the Temple to help Arturo. All of them silently agree it's best to keep Kiyoshi away from Jack until he healed. It's a long way to go for Jack. Even though he says he's fine. We all know he isn't. It would even be better if they parted ways. But Other Jeb's message makes this impossible. No one wants to take the risk of some of them getting hurt - let alone be killed.
Vlad joined Team Kiyoshi. Jack is Vlad's best friend and this wasn't an easy decision to make for Vlad - but he and Kiyoshi grew very close at Belgraves Institute. They shared a room and ran their penalty laps at the sports ground. They slept next to Jack's pod when he was in his coma. And in the end Kiyoshi had to betray Vlad to the Council to maintain Kiyoshi's camouflage.
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Vlad knows that Ji Ho and Saiwa take good care of Jack and that Kiyoshi is having a hard time now since he became a diety, had been banned from Kojin's Temple and lost Jack. And no one, except for Jeb, knows how to deal with him after they learned that Kiyoshi was Jack's Alpha and fated mate and kind of co-responsible for Jack's misery. And that Kiyoshi had been sent by his father to the Lab to torture captured Jack and Saiwa. And rescued them in the end. It hadn't been easy for Kiyoshi either with all his duties for the temple, the resistance and the council. He didn't hurt Jack on purpose. They just didn't know better and couldn't act better. He can't be mad at Kiyoshi. Maybe it was because they were too young and unexperienced or it just wasn't meant to be - yet. Fate doesn't make mistakes and Vlad is determined to help both of them.
Kiyoshi cared for the saplings of his Tree. And when he touched the little one Jack had lit with some kind of magic, it hit him like a bolt - again. This is a sign. Kiyoshi is sure. As a werewolf, Jack isn't capable of doing such magic. This has to mean something. Jack is his fated mate. Kiyoshi will give Jack all the time he needs to heal - but he will never give up on him. He tried it - for decades while he'd been in the tree - futile.
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Mood is gloomy and everyone was working in silence lost in their own thoughts. Vlad thought he could try Jack's puppy strategy to light up the mood a bit. So he started to tell some funny stories of the times they hadn't been all together. Vlad: "... and when Jeb and Ji Ho had already left to do their school project at Mount Komorebi, Jack insisted to put me on my gloves! I had been blind then, but I still was capable to put on my gloves. And then I made fun of him because he wore a fur jacket! A werewolf in a fur jacket! And then Kiyoshi said: 'I like fur'. Somehow I knew that something was going on between you two." Jeb was cutting the planks, had the pencil between his teeth and chuckled. He repeated 'I like fur' because he thought it was so cute and funny of Kiyoshi. But since he had the pencil between his teeth, it was gibberish.
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Arturo froze: "What did you just say?"
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Jeb, gibberish: "I like fur?"
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Arturo: "Gods - it sounds like the last words from the Master! 'I like bird'!"
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Jeb: "I think everything sounds the same when you have a pencil in your mouth while speaking ^^'" Arturo: "True hahaha." Little Goat: 'Hello?!'' omg...
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After their work at the Temple, they sat down to eat. Arturo: "Vlad, why don't you take a plate and give it a try?" Vlad: "Ah, I'm sorry but I'm a vampire and can't digest food. I get sick if I do and live off of plasma packs and fruit."
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Arturo: "I aware of that - but I also feel your strong craving for food. Other vampires just ignore it." Vlad: "Oh I'd been able to ignore it all my live - until... I drank Ji Ho's blood... and when I came back from hell after I died, I started to smell the incredible odors and had a hard time not giving in and try some ever since."
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Arturo: "A lot of things changed after you drank mermaid's blood, hm? Why not you digesting food? Give it a try." Vlad: "Uhm - ok..." It smelled so amazing, Vlad thought it was worth getting sick.
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And this is how Vlad tried his first food!
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And it seems he likes it!
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Oh my Arturo was right - Vlad yould have eaten food since he bit Ji Ho September 2022! And even though he knew he'd changed a lot and craved for it, he never tried - because he was afraid and convinced it would make him sick. This sounds trivial but made him think a lot. What else could he have experienced since then and never tried? And how much has Ji Ho changed him? But before he could follow his thoughts any further, it hit him! Hot hot HOT!!! Arturo: "Maybe Burmesan Samosa Soup wasn't a good choice for your first meal ^^'"
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But it was. Vlad will never forget this - his first meal. And it will remind him to be bolder and try new things and not hide behind his fears! (Hear, Hear!)
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After lunch Arturo went for a walk with them. He has an idea wow they can make up with the others.
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And after a hard day's work, they gathered at the fire. Arturo was pondering all afternoon about 'I like bird' and 'I like fur'... (Try it yourself, it really sounds the same!) Arturo: "Kiyoshi - who did you think about before you became one with the tree?" Kiyoshi: "Jack. I've never been able to forget him. Even when I felt nothing else anymore, I still felt him."
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Arturo: "I have a weird inkling: maybe your last words weren't 'I like Bird' but 'I like Fur'? Because Jack is a werewolf? Or you thought of that experience with the fur jacket?" Jeb: "When Kiyoshi thought of Jack and not of Saiwa before he left and Saiwa isn't his fated mate but Jack... Gods - I urged Sai into this fake relationship with Kiyoshi to bring him back because we thought Kiyoshi's last thoughts were about Sai... Saiwa will kill us all." (Omg... ö.Ö') And there's no way not to tell him because they all agreed to be honest to each other...
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'I know your eyes in the morning sun I feel you touch me in the pouring rain And the moment that you wander far from me I wanna feel you in my arms again And you come to me on a summer breeze Keep me warm in your love, then you softly leave And it's me you need to show
How deep is your love? I really mean to learn 'Cause we're living in a world of fools Breaking us down when they all should let us be We belong to you and me
I believe in you You know the door to my very soul You're the light in my deepest, darkest hour You're my savior when I fall And you may not think I care for you When you know down inside that I really do And it's me you need to show'
How deep is your love? - The Bee Gees
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satureja13 · 5 months
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Vlad and Jack arrived at the temple to seek relief for Jack's pain. They greeted Arturo, the servant at this Temple, Chán's partner. Jack thought it would be honest to tell Arturo in advance that they don't have much money before he makes any effort to help him. But Arturo reassured him. This Temple helps anyone in need.
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Arturo: "You know, our diety once was a temple servant too. He put his duty for his diety and his studies for the temple over everything. Even over his loved one. As a result, he lost his love. His diety was furious and banned him. So he sat under this tree here to reflect and eventually became one with the tree. This reminds us that we are here to serve the people and our loved ones before anything else."
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Arturo: "The tree cares for us. We pot his saplings and sell them. They have the tree's healing powers too. The income just from the saplings is enough to run the temple. So don't worry about money, hm?" Jack: "I see. Thank you. This place is really amazing." Arturo: "It is. I consider myself very lucky to be allowed to serve here. The tree is picky ^^' He allows not just anybody around him and touch his precious saplings and soil."
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Arturo took them inside to see what he can do for Jack. And Jack told him about his searing pain after he left his fated mate. Arturo: "Oh I never met someone who left his fated mate. It's a wonder you are still alive! How did it happen?" Jack: "He kept claiming that we were fated mates but I never felt it. I ... had a very difficult past and I'm... damaged, you know? He had his obligations, urged me to keep our relationship a secret, was barely there - all this stacked and drove me just deeper into my madness. It was too much for me to keep going. My life and sanity - or our love. I chose life. I guess fate makes mistakes sometimes too. If I only were 'normal' - I could have endured it and..." Vlad: "No Jack. No one should have to 'endure' anything when it comes to love. That's also the reason why I want to cut the bond. I love Ji Ho too much to let him 'endure' me and the Bond." Arturo: "But Jack, you just gave you the answer yourself!" Jack: "What do you mean?"
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Arturo: "Follow me." They offered fruit and incense at the shrine in silence.
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Arturo. "You are damaged and your fated mated couldn't protect you and even caused you more pain. So you protected yourself - from him and your love for him. Subconsciously. That's why you couldn't feel it. As you said. Going on with him and deepen your relationship - giving in being fated mates - would only have caused you more and more pain. So your subconscious stopped you from feeling it. You have to heal first." Jack: "How can I heal?" Arturo: "It takes time and treatment. Like healing any other wound. The pain in your soul and heart already reached your body. It was about time you came here. The tree can ease your pain and pave a path for you. But you'll have to walk it yourself." Jack: "I will." Arturo: "Let's go then!"
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Arturo: "Meditaion is important on your way to healing. You need a certain state of mindfulness and awareness to listen to and care for the needs of your soul and your heart. Come join us, Vlad!"
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When Arturo took Jack to the massage, Vlad didn't join them ^^' Arturo: "I will be very careful to not touch your rash. But your body needs this to relax. To be able to deal with the pain. You'll feel so much better this evening, you'll see." Jack: "I really hope so..." Arturo: "And when it's getting worse again, don't hesitate to come back, hear me? I'm here to help." Jack: "Ok ^^' "
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Vlad went over to the kitchen to prepare a meal for them. That's the least he can do for Arturo for helping Jack.
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To be continued... (If you have an idea about the tree, you might be right ö.Ö' But please do not spoil ;) This was a very mindblowing episode for me. I never knew why Jack never felt 'the fated mates thing' until this night! And what Arturo said is also very important for my own healing. Thank you, Arturo!
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satureja13 · 5 months
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🌴 The Temple in Koh Sahpa 🛕
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Meditation Place
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The shrine
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The Patio
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Massage room
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Hot tub
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Kitchen (Slow Cooker is functional!)
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And the garden where arturo pots and sells the saplings. The story behind the temple is -> here
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satureja13 · 2 months
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'Guess who just got back today? Them wild-eyed boys that had been away Haven't changed, had much to say But man, I still think them cats are crazy They were askin' if you were around How you was, where you could be found I told 'em you were livin' downtown Drivin' all the old men crazy'
The Boys are back in Town - Thin Lizzy
We are back! From a new computer! (EA App stopped working on my old Windows 7 PC -.-) Arturo invited them to celebrate the opening of a brand new Temple in Morensong (and for a belated Ostara/Spring Equinox Festival since we couldn't celebrate together last week. Day and Night were equal on March 21st and warmer days are coming. Hopefully for the Boys too).
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They aren't really ready to meet again. Neither Saiwa and Jeb (after Sai's breakdown) nor Jack and Kiyoshi (after Jack's breakdown). But Ji Ho has a plan.
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Arturo welcomed them and showed them around. This Temple is much bigger than Kiyoshi's/ the Tree's in Koh Sahpa. Had Kiyoshi gained so much more popularity since he's back from the tree?
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Arturo: "Haha no ^^' Kiyoshi's followers wanted this Temple for Kiri, Little Goat and Kumo who hadn't left Kiyoshi's side and cared for him while he was one with the Tree for all those decades. And Little Goat played a big part in bringing him back eventually." Oh... ok Ö.ö So we have a Stable Temple now... For horses, goats and sheep. We've seen stranger things, haven't we? There are 12 easter eggs hidden in the following pics and posts. I write the amount of eggs in the respective pic below in brackets. For example in the pic below you can find 1 easter egg, so I write (1). (The same egg can appear in different pics and angles, but it still counts as 1 egg.)
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Kiyoshi is embarrassed. He knows that the others are keeping his distance to him since they know the whole truth about him and Jack and that he became a demon, he's back and and a diety now and they are forced to stay together to avoid a catastrophe in their possible future and he destroyed Jeb and Saiwa's relationship with this damn 'Bird' misunderstanding... He just wanted to live quietly among them and somehow make it up to them and serve them and not to cause a ruckus and being treated as something special and upset them even more. (1)
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The Temple is big enough for all the horses and goats and Kumo so they finally have a place to stay in Tomarang! (1)
The Boys' horses are Otherworlds horses and they are free to roam whereever they want to and the Boys can call them via the goats. Not sure if they stay here all together all the time since they have their own problems and misunderstandings and quarrels among them... (see our spin off -> The Stables)
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Arturo: "What do you think? It's awesome, right?" Saiwa: "It absolutley is. They will live in a palace!" Arturo: "Come over to the meadow. I prepared games and food." (3) (But only two new eggs, the third egg is already shown 3 pics above. That makes a total of 5 different eggs in this post. Have you found them all? The other ones can be found in the following episodes and I will reveal where they are hidden in an extra post after the festival.)
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Jack and Vlad visit the Temple in Koh Sahpa - Part 2 Part 1 is -> here
After the massage Arturo showed Jack the hot tub. Arturo: "This is healing water. Saturated with the magic of the tree. Filtered by his roots. I'll check on you later, take your time and relax." Jack: "Thank you. For everything." Arturo: "You are very welcome here, Jack."
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After Jack entered the tub, he suddenly felt so sad. Telling Arturo about Kiyoshi brought up all the memories in a bulk and Jack was having a hard time dealing with all the feelings that hit him. He should have tried harder to stay with Kiyoshi, his fated mate. But he was too weak...
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In the meantime Vlad went to the river. Ji Ho would love it here. But he's not with them.
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He's surely with Genji! Because of them! Oh no, the Bond is overwhelming Vlad again! But before he totally freaked out, he felt the tree reaching out for him, soothing him. And he dragged Vlad back towards the temple...
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The aura of this tree seems oddly familiar. A presence Vlad hadn't felt since...
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Jack felt something at his back. As if someone was caressing him. To console him ö.Ö'
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The roots were reaching out for him!
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Jack yelled for Arturo. The roots weren't trying to strangle him, were they? Vlad also came running from the river.
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Jack told them what happened. Arturo: "This is really strange. He never did this before. Did he hurt you?" Jack: "No. Not at all. It's strange but I really feel so much better now!" Arturo: "Ah that's a relief. Let's eat then!"
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Vlad is serving the food he cooked earlier. He's proud of himself ^^'
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Vlad: "I hope you're hungry!" Jack: "And how hungry I am! We haven't eaten since yesterday evening at the Night Market!"
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Vlad: "Dig in!" Jack, making a choked noise: "Omg Vlad!" Vlad: "What?" Jack: "The food! I'm so sorry, Arturo! Vlad can't digest food so he could'nt taste what he cooked!" Arturo: "Uh *coughs* I'm...*coughs* ... fine!" Vlad: "Uhm, I'll better fetch you some water then. I'm inconsolable, Arturo. After all you did for us today. We are going to make it up to you." Arturo: "It's fine. Just... don't cook for me again ^^' "
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Jack: "Where is our home? ö.Ö' " Jeb: "We took the right route back, did we?" Vlad: "Yes..." Siawa: "Gods! I can't believe it! Are we cursed?" Chánh Linh walked by and overheard the last sentence: "Cursed? You should visit the temple then. Your arm doesn't look good either, boy."
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Chánh Linh: "My name is Chánh and my partner Arturo serves at the temple. I'm sure he can help you. It's in Koh Sahpa." Jack: "Thank you!" Chánh Linh: "Oh and you should stay away from that place. It's cursed!"
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And then he left. Only - they can't stay away from that place. Because it's their home... Or it was... But Jack can't accept this! Other Jack and Jeb sacrificed so much to give them a home! Saiwa: "Jack! Wait!"
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And as soon as they stood near enough, they could see it! Jack: "Oh! I think this is a protection spell to hide our home! I bet other Jeb did that to keep us safe! Like Grimmauld Place!" Vlad: "But aren't we safe anyway in the otherworld?" Saiwa: "They must have had their reasons. Maybe they were extra cautious because we died?" Jeb: "Don't say that! We don't know what happened."
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Jack: "It's convenient that the buildings are barricaded. Lock Malfoy, Vlad and me up. Mal and I will stop Vlad before he reaches you - should he freak out again." Saiwa sighs: "Ok. Let's hope Ji Ho joins us soon..."
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And so they locked themselves in. As soon as Jeb and Saiwa were alone... Saiwa: "What are you doing?"
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Jeb: "I want to do it with you - now. We wasted too much time. What if you really die and we never..." Saiwa: "Jeb. No. I could have died yesterday or last week. It can happen anytime. We never know. I certainly won't have my first time on the floor in this junkyard - with the goats watching." Jeb: "Vanië, please."
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Jack: "Omg Jeb! We can hear you and Malfoy can even see you! Get a room!"
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Then they finally slept. And they dreamt. Saiwa, Jack and Jeb dreamt of the Temple, Vlad of Ji Ho and Genji, Malfoy of his friends at the burrow, Crabbe and Goyle, and the goats dreamt that Valerian and Lunatic were a couple.
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(It is said what you dream in the first night under a new roof will come true.)
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