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“I’m a simple messenger-- an apprentice like yourself. My Master finds your research worth investigating.” Charm would flow past his lips with practiced ease-- certainly getting a little involved with things here would be more interesting than ignoring the obvious.

The game was changing. He didn’t wish to simply observe from afar-- it was dull. No-- these mortal men investigating the heart might present him with some much needed clarity.

@teardownheaven cont

Unfamiliar sounds ring through his ears as he slowly awakens. Everything is white-- pristine. He seems to be on something soft-- a cloud? Still delirious, he’s at a loss. Jacques had never before seen a place like this. It had to be heaven. Somewhere so clean and fresh-smelling-- lemons and pine-- wonderful.

He shifts on his cloud, gaze still unfocused as he lets out a few grunts. A gentle chirp-- constant and melodious-- rings through the air. Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep.

Someone else is on his cloud-- Jacques tilts his head, trying to focus on a familiar frock of red hair.

@superiorofthein-between​ cont

“I won’t. I-- I know what you are.” He scowled, attempting to make himself seem bigger, almost defiantly. Jacques might have been small and complacent before-- but he was a far cry from that bumbling sidekick. 

@thegaleandlance cont

“Of course I mean it!” He added, puffing his chest out. Marriage proposals were meant to be confident and self assured. This was two people deciding to be with one another til their final days. It wasn’t to be taken lightly.