・ slow

she can feel himmel’s stare on her. he’s passionate as ever, she thinks to herself. the silence is too loud, even for her liking.
a lot more time has passed than you think, himmel…
she says, tracing the edges of her grimoire. then, she looks back up, meeting the hero’s gaze.
after you disappeared, i realized something about human lives and how fleeting they were… how i should cherish the moments i share with others. you taught me that, himmel.
she smiles slightly before looking away, leaning back in the spot she sits in.
i must be very different now…

... oh! i'm sure you'll find it. you're the great mage frieren, after all, nothing escapes you!
himmel wonders just how much he'd missed out of frieren's journey. ... then, her words hit him. theh took him aback more than he liked, mouth agape in surprise as he stares, unable to believe his hearing for a good few seconds.
a—ah? are you...—? are you sure you're frieren? i mean—
... she used to tell him things like these didn't matter. said her life is too long, while his own is fleeting like dandelions flying in the wind. "missing" someone was a concept he knew frieren of all people wouldn't care much about, and so—
that's... ah, haha! i—i'm sorry. you're like... a different person now, frieren.

…no such luck, yet. if i could find a spell like that, it would be quite good.
himmel is warm. that’s the first thing frieren thinks as he presses closer; he radiates warmth. it was something that, after many years without him, she had come to miss. she didn’t even realize it until this moment.
us… yes, i think i missed this as well.
frieren speaks a little quieter this time, her ears drooping as she mutters into her tome
i missed you, himmel.

oh! isn't that handy? what about one that can tidy up your hair on a bad hair day?
lets out a laugh as he scoots closer, his thigh touching frieren's from the proximity. it seems she's a lot laidback than before, but himmel finds her still so adorable all the same.
mm. i missed this.
... us, i mean.

mhm. it has a bunch of great spells.
in her excitement, she flips to a page, takes in the information of the spell and looks back up with a satisfied smile
like one for tucking in loose bedsheets into the corners of the bed frame.
she sets the book down on her lap for a moment and slowly shakes her head
i don’t mind you being here. by all means…
she gestures to the spot beside her

a new grimoire? or a story book?
himmel already half expects her answer, and he couldn't stop his never ending interest for everything frieren does even if he tried.
am i bothering you? i'll sit here quietly.

ah, because of this—
holds up a small tome and though her face is mostly neutral, her eyes glimmer with excitement
i wanted to find a quiet spot to read it.

shuffles to sit next to her.
what are you doing here alone?

looks up and tilts head
himmel.

peeks.
（╹◡╹）

dusts self off and sits

settles here with a sigh.

yawns and plops down on the couch, tossing popcorn up in the air to catch in his mouth.

i didn't mean to interrupt your rest, carry on

general

oh

yawns while walking in before flopping down on the couch tiredly.

huddled by himself with a sketchbook and a colored pencils set

yawns

heh thank you!
paimon is very cute! but paimon is also very tough!

like cute? almost?
chuckles and nods. sure, i could-

...in a good way

you're an interesting looking specimen

paimon is paimon!
smile proud
oh! that's okay.. then you should have /two/ snacks for paimon next time! holds up two little fingers

it's a pleasure to meet you too. are you like a.. oh, flying human? or..
no unfortunately not right now ;;

nice to meet you!
does changli have snacks to share with paimom? :]

oh ! i'm changli

i'm paimon! what's your name, friend?

oh hello there

floats around changli
hello!!