[It’s true that Dream feels distinctly less at ease in his siblings’ realms, although not all discomfort is created equal. The one that itches his proverbial skin the most is his eldest brother’s realm, Destiny’s, perhaps because the polar opposites of their natures. The rigid inevitability of Destiny’s garden constricts Dream’s fluid nature of endless possibility.
Oddly, the ultimate finality - death - does not feel as restraining. Perhaps because it is only an end in one sense, but mostly, it’s because Death is the sibling with which Dream feels the most attachment. He values her judgment, even if he gets cranky over needing it at times.]
’It’s cool, never kick a good pun in the teeth is what I always say.’ [Matthew’s cheerful demeanor fills the dreary space with cheer to match Death’s.]
I’m sorry to take you away from your duties in the waking world, then. .[Dream figures she was there for work, if she was in the realm closest to him, unless she meant the Soft Places in-between - which would open up new questions.] It is good to see you, though. [He finally turns to face her at that.] See? I can be hospitable, too.
[ A good enough reason for her to skip work, lbr. And besides, she 's very good at waiting for the right time to accompany the dead on their journeys. ]
You say hospitable, I say— [ she looks up at the ceiling. ] Maybe pull back the goth atmosphere a little bit. And that's coming from me.
[ Does it get a snort out of Matthew? It definitely does. But! ] What's up? And I know you asked me not to ask questions, but your text sounded serious.
[ Especially when he told her that not he didn't think it was safe with Lucienne and his library—an extension of his castle, ergo an extension of his realm and basically him at the same time. ]
Family does not always seem to be reason enough these days.
[Though it has always been reason enough for Death to be there for her little brother.
He gives Matthew a little look at the snort, but there’s no bite behind the silent bark. Raising a hand, he gives a little ‘come here’ gesture with his fingers. Matthew knows what it means and flaps over to land on Dream’s shoulder so Dream can pick up the book he’d been sitting on on the throne.]
There has been a dispute over ownership of the book, or more precisely, what ownership of it means to two different groups. There has already been an attempt to abscond with it. Until I can sort the matter, I’d rather it not be kept on the premises.
[And he didn't think anyone, even these groups, would risk crossing Death for it.]
[ And that's why she thinks it might help all of them to have a therapy session—
Well, they can disagree on that but she knows her siblings can come through, given enough time reason, motivation, and a scolding or two. But she's here. She looks at the book in his hands. It looks ancient. ]
Yeah, I can take care of it. Hopefully no one tries to crash my place. Some demons tried when the Lightbringer gave up Hell.
[ Has she told you this story yet? It also ended up into becoming a fun bonding experience with her Despair and Delirium. ]
[Who needs therapy when one can stand in the rain for hours or have breakup breakfasts that include wine with eggs. He’s doing great in life. Though with his recent issues with Lucifer and other godly beings, he’s had less time to stew on love life complications.
Especially when he hears that someone has tried to infiltrate his sister’s realm. Protectiveness flairs, and the stars in his eyes glow ominously against their pitch black backdrop. His voice is low, measured, and certainly not above malice. ]
[ Technically, they crashed into her house because that's where all the damned went. ]
Dream, no. [ In fact, she'll take the book he asked her to keep from him. ] They trashed the house party Del set up with the damned but it's over and done with.
[ Though she had to do all the cleaning. At least her goldfish and hat collection were fine.
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Date: 2023-09-17 04:08 pm (UTC)[It’s true that Dream feels distinctly less at ease in his siblings’ realms, although not all discomfort is created equal. The one that itches his proverbial skin the most is his eldest brother’s realm, Destiny’s, perhaps because the polar opposites of their natures. The rigid inevitability of Destiny’s garden constricts Dream’s fluid nature of endless possibility.
Oddly, the ultimate finality - death - does not feel as restraining. Perhaps because it is only an end in one sense, but mostly, it’s because Death is the sibling with which Dream feels the most attachment. He values her judgment, even if he gets cranky over needing it at times.]
’It’s cool, never kick a good pun in the teeth is what I always say.’ [Matthew’s cheerful demeanor fills the dreary space with cheer to match Death’s.]
I’m sorry to take you away from your duties in the waking world, then. .[Dream figures she was there for work, if she was in the realm closest to him, unless she meant the Soft Places in-between - which would open up new questions.] It is good to see you, though. [He finally turns to face her at that.] See? I can be hospitable, too.
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Date: 2023-09-18 06:19 am (UTC)[ A good enough reason for her to skip work, lbr. And besides, she 's very good at waiting for the right time to accompany the dead on their journeys. ]
You say hospitable, I say— [ she looks up at the ceiling. ] Maybe pull back the goth atmosphere a little bit. And that's coming from me.
[ Does it get a snort out of Matthew? It definitely does. But! ] What's up? And I know you asked me not to ask questions, but your text sounded serious.
[ Especially when he told her that not he didn't think it was safe with Lucienne and his library—an extension of his castle, ergo an extension of his realm and basically him at the same time. ]
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Date: 2023-09-18 09:05 pm (UTC)[Though it has always been reason enough for Death to be there for her little brother.
He gives Matthew a little look at the snort, but there’s no bite behind the silent bark. Raising a hand, he gives a little ‘come here’ gesture with his fingers. Matthew knows what it means and flaps over to land on Dream’s shoulder so Dream can pick up the book he’d been sitting on on the throne.]
There has been a dispute over ownership of the book, or more precisely, what ownership of it means to two different groups. There has already been an attempt to abscond with it. Until I can sort the matter, I’d rather it not be kept on the premises.
[And he didn't think anyone, even these groups, would risk crossing Death for it.]
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Date: 2023-09-19 01:36 am (UTC)And that's why she thinks it might help all of them to have a therapy session—Well, they can disagree on that but she knows her siblings can come through, given enough time
reason, motivation, and a scolding or two. But she's here. She looks at the book in his hands. It looks ancient. ]Yeah, I can take care of it. Hopefully no one tries to crash my place. Some demons tried when the Lightbringer gave up Hell.
[ Has she told you this story yet? It also ended up into becoming a fun bonding experience with her Despair and Delirium. ]
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Date: 2023-09-19 01:48 pm (UTC)Especially when he hears that someone has tried to infiltrate his sister’s realm. Protectiveness flairs, and the stars in his eyes glow ominously against their pitch black backdrop. His voice is low, measured, and certainly not above malice. ]
Which demons.
[He needs names so he can destroy them.]
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Date: 2023-09-19 04:52 pm (UTC)Dream, no. [ In fact, she'll take the book he asked her to keep from him. ] They trashed the house party Del set up with the damned but it's over and done with.
[ Though she had to do all the cleaning. At least her goldfish and hat collection were fine.
Ish. Her goldfish might need therapy. ]
Don't do anything stupid. Or reckless.
[ she gives Matthew a serious look. ] Call me.