Lord's Rest Inn

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*I'm up, my pups*

The New Church of Light has sent out propaganda about how Donn has been threatening them. They were prepared for this, and didn't want to wait any longer.

Egregore has been leaving Donn "treats," which are just whatever smelled or looked tasty. Donn has at least six bars of high-quality soap now.

Felix is doing yard work in front of his no-longer-dilapidated house.

 *Donn just eating the bars of soap because goats eat anything.*

Donn has already marked out a numerous amount of sigils around the Church of Light, on the ground, on leaves, on the bark of trees. More goats have shown up actually, sitting and lying around the church without a shepherd to herd them. They just keep showing up by the herd. 

Donn is finding these little gifts and holding on to them dearly as if they are a golden coin or a precious jewel. He sneaks up behind Egregore and hugs him. 

Felix can see multiple bugs skittering around him. They seem to crawl up his ankles a bit, trying to get his attention, and then leading him towards where a pile of armor lies on the ground. 

 Many of the goats are being used as burnt offerings and innocent civilians have begun trying to wipe out the sigils with... some success.

The scarecrow squeaks. He's gotten plumper the more time he spent with Donn, to the point that he looks relatively healthy. "H-hi, Donn." He leans back, putting his moderate weight against his husband.

Felix immediately rushes over, too horrified to even cry as he falls to his knees, resting his head against the armor as if to listen for a heartbeat.

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*I'm up, my pups*

The New Church of Light has sent out propaganda about how Donn has been threatening them. They were prepared for this, and didn't want to wait any longer.

Egregore has been leaving Donn "treats," which are just whatever smelled or looked tasty. Donn has at least six bars of high-quality soap now.

Felix is doing yard work in front of his no-longer-dilapidated house.

 *Donn just eating the bars of soap because goats eat anything.*

Donn has already marked out a numerous amount of sigils around the Church of Light, on the ground, on leaves, on the bark of trees. More goats have shown up actually, sitting and lying around the church without a shepherd to herd them. They just keep showing up by the herd. 

Donn is finding these little gifts and holding on to them dearly as if they are a golden coin or a precious jewel. He sneaks up behind Egregore and hugs him. 

Felix can see multiple bugs skittering around him. They seem to crawl up his ankles a bit, trying to get his attention, and then leading him towards where a pile of armor lies on the ground. 

 Many of the goats are being used as burnt offerings and innocent civilians have begun trying to wipe out the sigils with... some success.

The scarecrow squeaks. He's gotten plumper the more time he spent with Donn, to the point that he looks relatively healthy. "H-hi, Donn." He leans back, putting his moderate weight against his husband.

Felix immediately rushes over, too horrified to even cry as he falls to his knees, resting his head against the armor as if to listen for a heartbeat.

 Some of the sigils that they try to wipe off have straight up sent the folks to his realm. The smoke from the burning goats doesnt seem to leave, permeating the ground around the church and growing thicker with every second. 

Donn smiles and nuzzles him "You look healthy, a bit of fat and muscle now on those bones. I am glad." He says "Our children have decided to come home for a bit. They want to see you." 

As he moves some of the armor, he finds intricate hives built in the layers of the armor, little egg sacs nestled in the hives. Amongst the armor he finds also a withered, mummified heart. The bugs begin to form a vague shape of a human beside him "The armor.. became to heavy.. to wear." Ichigo rasps.

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 Many of the goats are being used as burnt offerings and innocent civilians have begun trying to wipe out the sigils with... some success.

The scarecrow squeaks. He's gotten plumper the more time he spent with Donn, to the point that he looks relatively healthy. "H-hi, Donn." He leans back, putting his moderate weight against his husband.

Felix immediately rushes over, too horrified to even cry as he falls to his knees, resting his head against the armor as if to listen for a heartbeat.

 Some of the sigils that they try to wipe off have straight up sent the folks to his realm. The smoke from the burning goats doesnt seem to leave, permeating the ground around the church and growing thicker with every second. 

Donn smiles and nuzzles him "You look healthy, a bit of fat and muscle now on those bones. I am glad." He says "Our children have decided to come home for a bit. They want to see you." 

As he moves some of the armor, he finds intricate hives built in the layers of the armor, little egg sacs nestled in the hives. Amongst the armor he finds also a withered, mummified heart. The bugs begin to form a vague shape of a human beside him "The armor.. became to heavy.. to wear." Ichigo rasps.

 Egregore's eyes widen slightly. "But... I don't remember them. What if I disappoint them?" He fidgets with his claws a bit. "And... I know this isn't the best time, but I've been having anxiety about something..."

Felix nods shakily. "I... you need to go inside. You can... I'm not sure what the right word is, but infest is all I can think of despite how derogatory it sounds, but you can infest my house. It's nice and warm. I can get someone to move your armor inside." He delicately hugs the bugs, careful not to apply any force at all.

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 Many of the goats are being used as burnt offerings and innocent civilians have begun trying to wipe out the sigils with... some success.

The scarecrow squeaks. He's gotten plumper the more time he spent with Donn, to the point that he looks relatively healthy. "H-hi, Donn." He leans back, putting his moderate weight against his husband.

Felix immediately rushes over, too horrified to even cry as he falls to his knees, resting his head against the armor as if to listen for a heartbeat.

 Some of the sigils that they try to wipe off have straight up sent the folks to his realm. The smoke from the burning goats doesnt seem to leave, permeating the ground around the church and growing thicker with every second. 

Donn smiles and nuzzles him "You look healthy, a bit of fat and muscle now on those bones. I am glad." He says "Our children have decided to come home for a bit. They want to see you." 

As he moves some of the armor, he finds intricate hives built in the layers of the armor, little egg sacs nestled in the hives. Amongst the armor he finds also a withered, mummified heart. The bugs begin to form a vague shape of a human beside him "The armor.. became to heavy.. to wear." Ichigo rasps.

 Egregore's eyes widen slightly. "But... I don't remember them. What if I disappoint them?" He fidgets with his claws a bit. "And... I know this isn't the best time, but I've been having anxiety about something..."

Felix nods shakily. "I... you need to go inside. You can... I'm not sure what the right word is, but infest is all I can think of despite how derogatory it sounds, but you can infest my house. It's nice and warm. I can get someone to move your armor inside." He delicately hugs the bugs, careful not to apply any force at all.

 "I can tell them to postpone a few days if you wish. I don't want you to feel uncomfortable." He offers, smiling softly "Maybe hear what you have anxiety of? Perhaps I can offer some help." 

He nods and clings on to Felix, the bugs barely moving but somehow still keeping shape. "I am sorry.. I wanted to...see the sun.." he rasps.

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 Egregore's eyes widen slightly. "But... I don't remember them. What if I disappoint them?" He fidgets with his claws a bit. "And... I know this isn't the best time, but I've been having anxiety about something..."

Felix nods shakily. "I... you need to go inside. You can... I'm not sure what the right word is, but infest is all I can think of despite how derogatory it sounds, but you can infest my house. It's nice and warm. I can get someone to move your armor inside." He delicately hugs the bugs, careful not to apply any force at all.

 "I can tell them to postpone a few days if you wish. I don't want you to feel uncomfortable." He offers, smiling softly "Maybe hear what you have anxiety of? Perhaps I can offer some help." 

He nods and clings on to Felix, the bugs barely moving but somehow still keeping shape. "I am sorry.. I wanted to...see the sun.." he rasps.

 "I'm... I'm worried that I'll develop differently from the Egregore you knew. I love you so much, and I want you to be happy. My fear is that... I won't be the person you love anymore. I'd be someone else bearing his name, his soul. I know it's stupid... I know you love me... but what if I was perfect before, and I turn out different now, wouldn't that mean I'm not perfect anymore? I want you to have someone perfect..."

Felix stares for a second. The tears gush out in a steady, heavy flow as he whimpers. "I know."

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 Egregore's eyes widen slightly. "But... I don't remember them. What if I disappoint them?" He fidgets with his claws a bit. "And... I know this isn't the best time, but I've been having anxiety about something..."

Felix nods shakily. "I... you need to go inside. You can... I'm not sure what the right word is, but infest is all I can think of despite how derogatory it sounds, but you can infest my house. It's nice and warm. I can get someone to move your armor inside." He delicately hugs the bugs, careful not to apply any force at all.

 "I can tell them to postpone a few days if you wish. I don't want you to feel uncomfortable." He offers, smiling softly "Maybe hear what you have anxiety of? Perhaps I can offer some help." 

He nods and clings on to Felix, the bugs barely moving but somehow still keeping shape. "I am sorry.. I wanted to...see the sun.." he rasps.

 "I'm... I'm worried that I'll develop differently from the Egregore you knew. I love you so much, and I want you to be happy. My fear is that... I won't be the person you love anymore. I'd be someone else bearing his name, his soul. I know it's stupid... I know you love me... but what if I was perfect before, and I turn out different now, wouldn't that mean I'm not perfect anymore? I want you to have someone perfect..."

Felix stares for a second. The tears gush out in a steady, heavy flow as he whimpers. "I know."

 "You are perfect. You are everything. I love you no matter what you develop to be. That is whole point of being conscious, you develop more as you grow. I love you no matter what you are dear, even if you were a spider I would love you." He says, holding Egregore's face on his hands. 

As soon as they get into the house, Ichigo let's go of Felix and burrows into the walls. "I am sorry.." it says "I am a foolish creature.. the bugs wanted to see the sun a final time and I allowed it because they are me."