#daemarus

Kresi isn't fond of strangers, and gets really scared if he loses sight of his parents even for a second!

((Text based this time, because it’d just be Azmodeus talking)) Azmodeus: He’d have to be in heat for that. While I function very differently from a normal Dreameater, I do carry one thing in common; I don’t have heat cycles, it seems I’m fertile any time. I have energy, plenty of it, due to being an Astran. That, and little Nava is still far too young for Daemarus to even be able to have another nymph of his own. He wouldn’t even be able to go into heat again until she’s mature enough to go off on her own. Even then, with his age, the heat that produced her was probably the last one he’ll have. Even if he were to go into heat somehow upon her reaching maturity and finding her own territory as Dravhokonus do instinctively, protective measures would be put into place. Carrying her was rough on him. I know. I was there when he dreamed helping him wherever I could. He was exhausted, sick, laying the egg was even worse. With Daemarus’ advanced age, carrying an egg could potentially be deadly for him. When Dravhokonus get to his age, they are no longer able to carry eggs safely so their female side shuts down while their male side remains fertile because that doesn’t take nearly as many resources and isn’t as hard on their body. So, no. There’s absolutely no chance for Daemarus to have an egg. He hasn’t had a heat since Nava was born, and we both think he’s likely never having one again.

“Hi baby sibling!” Nava said softly, her eyes huge with awe as she finally saw the little one for the first time.  Azmodeus gently cleaned the hatchling off. The baby didn’t fuss or squirm the entire time, calmly letting her mother remove all the bits of shell and goop still clinging to her. “The energy feels more feminine than masculine... I think I will name her Mara.” Azmodeus said, gently laying her back in the soft blankets so she could get a look around. “I love that name.” Daemarus said. “It fits her. Our little Mara.” Mara mewled happily. It seemed she liked the name, too! Her little tail twitched as she rolled onto her back and mewled again. She calmly nibbled her little hand. She looked from one face to the next, before kicking her little feet with a happy squeak and poking her forked tongue out. “Can I hold her?” Nava asked. Her voice was soft with awe. “Of course.” Azmodeus said as he gently picked the nymph back up and showed Nava how to safely hold the tiny bundle. Feeling the warm weight of her baby sister settling into her arms, those big, innocent eyes staring up at her, Nava couldn’t stop smiling. Her heart swelled with love for her new baby sister. “I love her!” Nava stated, hugging the little Nymph close. Mara let out a tiny purr, and nuzzled into her big sister’s chest.  “See? I told you she’d like you.” Azmodeus said, with a soft smile.  “I knew you’d be a wonderful big sister, Nava.” Daemarus said softly, pulling Azmodeus, Nava, and baby Mara against him.  That moment, that special, beautiful moment was so perfect that he didn’t want it to end, and didn’t realize there were tears in his eyes to accompany that huge, sappy grin plastered on his scarred old face.

Azmodeus: .... Well that explains why I haven’t been feeling well lately. I guess it is possible after all! Daemarus: Nava’s gonna get a sibling! I bet she’ll be happy! Azmodeus: Funny that you’d ask about Dreameater/Wyrm hybrids... when I find out I am going to have one myself, hah!

Azmodeus: Her egg was big because Dravhokonus go unto their true form while gravid, and lay in their true form. With hybrids, the child will take after the form the Wyrm is in at the time of conception.  Most are unable to shift back and forth. He was, needless to say, in his smaller form. Have you seen his true form? He’s gigantic! That thing’s as big as I am! And there’s two! And one of them has a knot! I may be an Astran, but I have my limits! The point is, the egg will be a normal size. It’s getting close… I am sure of it. 

“Pffh.. You try being sealed in slumber for a few thousand years and see if you come out of it smelling like a spring rose. Ass.” He joked with a raspy laugh.  “C’mon, let’s get you cleaned up. There’s a hot spring not far off.” Daemarus said.  “Ohh, that sounds nice.” Azmodeus tried to stand, but his legs went out from under him as his knees buckled. Daemarus caught him before he could fall, that sudden contact feeling almost electric. Daemarus let out a breath. He was so warm... He’d felt his touch in his dreams, but it was nothing like feeling him here, solid, in reality. Really, really here. He wouldn’t just.. wake up and have him fade from his mind. Daemarus ended up carrying him to the hot spring, allowing the fiery Astran to lean back in his arms. The hot water and healing energy it provided soothed and helped restore a bit of Azmodeus’ strength. It was a few minutes later, that a little smirk appeared on Azmodeus’ face. “I think it’s about time we celebrate, hmmn?” He asked, a light purr in his tone. He made his intention quite clear, lightly trailing his claws down Daemarus’ scarred chest.  “Wh- Az! You can’t even stand on your own!” Daemarus was taken aback, trying to hide the blush that threatened to color the plating on his cheeks.  Azmodeus leaned closer, whispering lightly “I don’t need to walk for you to pound me ‘til I can’t feel my legs.” He purred. And, I am sure, one could quite easily guess what happened next. 

Daemarus, becoming determined to free Azmodeus, buries himself in his studies any time he has the chance. The Nightmare King has been sealed away, locked in a deep slumber and unable to wake up. He feels that if he can find his body and figure out the mechanics of the seal, he may be able to wake him up and set him free.  He can’t find much on the Nightmare King, such information so old that even scrolls don’t have much. This scroll, however, seems to have a hint to narrow his search, and he feels like he is getting closer to setting his dear friend free.  Daemarus, after all... is determined. He doesn’t care how long it takes, he wants to set Azmodeus free.

With the time growing ever nearer, they have both noticed that Nava is very upset, and decide to sit down and have a little family talk and assure her that, no matter what they will always love her. She does feel better, but is still very nervous about her baby sibling.