I have sent this letter to several different locations, in the hopes that one of them will reach you.

Ilarii is found...but he is comatose.

A cleric sent us a letter from Surwich - she would not elaborate on how she came by our boy, but after taking him to a private hospital for initial medical treatment, she saw him moved to his house on the southern end of the continent - the only house she knew to be his - and found the information to contact us from there. Pa Torian and I are going to visit immediately, and if he is stable enough we will move him to Sweetbriar, where he belongs.

I will send you another letter when I know more. It is the middle of harvest, as you know, so the rest of us Sweetbriar will be here making up the work until your pa and I can return in a few days time. Please come visit us soon - we miss you.

Love always,

Mama Mirym

I’m sorry that it’s been so hard to write for you. I’m sorry that you’re stuck in so much pain and I don’t know the right way to get you out of it. I’m sorry that you’re tied to so much pain and grief for me.

I’ll be receptive to you as soon as I can. I wish I had a better present for you, this year, but I think you’ll like the dream I’ve given you well enough.

I hope it’s not too painful to come back to this when you wake from it.

Ilarii “Lars” Zephyrgrin

Body

long legs / short legs / average legs / slender thighs / thick thighs / muscular thighs / skinny arms / soft arms / muscular arms / toned arms / toned stomach / flat stomach / flabby stomach / soft stomach / six pack / beer belly / lean frame / muscular frame / voluptuous frame / petite frame / lanky frame / short nails / long nails / manicured nails / dirty nails / flat ass / toned ass / bubble butt / thick ass / small waist / thick waist / narrow hips / average hips / wide hips / big feet / average feet / small feet / soft feet / slender feet / calloused hands / soft hands palms (calloused fingers) / big hands / average hands / small hands / long fingers / short fingers / average fingers / broad shouldered / underweight / average weight / overweight

Height

19 hands (6′3″ / 190.5cm)

Skin

pale / rosy / olive / dark / tanned / blotchy / smooth / acne / dry / greasy / freckled / scarred / blue

Eyes

small / large / average / grey / brown / blue / green / gold / violet / hazel / white / doe-eyed / almond / close-set / wide-set / squinty / monolid / heavy eyelids / upturned / downturned

Hair

thin / thick / fine / normal / greasy / dry / soft / shiny / curly / frizzy / wild / unruly / straight / smooth / wavy / floppy / cropped / pixie-cut / shoulder length / back length / waist length / buzz cut / bald / jaw length / mohawk / grey / platinum blonde / white / golden blonde / dirty blonde / blonde / honey / ombre / light brown / mouse brown / chestnut brown / golden brown / chocolate brown / dark brown / jet black / strawberry blonde / ginger / copper / bronze / auburn / dyed red / dyed an unnatural color / thin eyebrows / average eyebrows / thick eyebrows / massive eyebrows

Tattoos/Piercings

no tattoos / new tattoo / a few here and there / multiple / full sleeve / thigh tattoo / neck tattoo / chest tattoo / back tattoo / no piercings / ear piercings / nose piercing / lip piercing / tongue piercing / eyebrow piercing / navel piercing / cheek piercing / nipple piercing / genital piercing / chest piercings

Cosmetic

eyeliner / light eyeliner / heavy eyeliner / cat eyes / mascara / fake eyelashes / matte lipstick / regular lipstick / lip gloss / red lips / pink lips / dark lips / bronzer / highlighter / eyeshadow / neutral eyeshadow / smoky eyes / colorful eyeshadow / blush / lipliner / light countouring / heavy contouring / powder / matte foundation / shiny foundation / concealer / wears regularly / occasionally wears / never wears

Scent

floral / fruity / perfumes / aftershave / cocoa butter / coconut oil / moisturizer / shampoo / cigarettes / leather / sweat / food / incense / marijuana / cologne / whiskey / wine / fried food / blood / fire / metal / ice / dirt / herbs / animals

Clothes

jeans / tight pants / over knee socks / tights / leggings / yoga pants / pencil skirt / tight skirt / loose skirt / formfitting dress / cardigans / blouse / button up shirt / band t-shirt / sweatpants / tank top / undershirt / cutoff t-shirt / designer / high street / online stores / thrift / lingerie / long skirt / miniskirt / maxidress / sundress / tie / tuxedo / cocktail dress / high slit dress/skirt / t - shirt / loose clothing / tight clothing / jean shorts / sweater / sweater vest / khaki pants / suit / hoodie / harem pants / basketball shorts / boxers / briefs / thong / hotpants / hipster pants / bra / sportsbra / crop top / corset / ballerina skirt / leotard / polka dot / stripes / glitter / silk / lace / leather / velvet / chemise / patterns / florals / neon colors / pastels / black / dark colors / linen / fur / faux fur / mail / plate

Shoes

sneakers / slip-ons / flats / slippers / sandals / high heels / kitten heels / ankle boots / combat boots / knee-high / platforms / stripper heels / bare feet / loafers / oxfords / gladiator shoes / boots / hooves

Tagged by: @andijelly (and not tagged, but inspired by @raerys-songbrook)

Take caution if ye swim off the coast of Surwich - swim not too deep, or ye may find a creature looking back from the murky depths...

Ilarii for MerMay! He’s freckly, pink, and decked out in lots of multicolored stuffs! (He even has all his piercings, oh la la.)

Ilarii Zephyrgin

Tagged by: @eye-of-kuu

nail biting | throat clearing | lying | interrupting | chewing the ends of pens | smoking | swearing | knuckle cracking | thumb sucking | muttering under their breath | talking to themselves | nose picking | binge drinking | oversleeping | snacking between meals | skipping meals | picking at skin | impulse buying | talking with their mouth full | humming/singing to themselves | chewing gum | leg jiggling | foot tapping | hair twirling | whistling | eye rolling | licking lips | sniffing | squinting | rubbing hands together | jaw clenching | gesturing while talking | putting feet up on tables | tucking hair behind ears | chewing lips | crossing arms over chest | putting hands on hips | rubbing the back of their neck | being late | procrastinating | doodling | shredding paper | peeling off bottle labels | forgetfulness | running hands through hair | overreacting | teeth grinding | nostril flaring | slouching | pacing | drumming fingers | fist clenching | pinching bridge of nose | rubbing temples | rolling shoulders

Her fluid figure came around from the other side of the post, the night in her hair and laughter in her eyes.

“I am going to burn, being so close to you,” he whispered to her, drawing close and inhaling her aura.

“Perhaps you are the flame,” she replied. Her fingertips skipped feather-light over his sternum.

He brushed his mouth against hers, tenderly. She pressed her mouth to his with more surety, more promise. He melted into her, eager to pour as much as she thirsted for.

Pain replaced his pleasure, and his would-be lover dissipated.

BETRAYAL, she seethed, crippling him. You are MINE. She has abandoned you.

“Yes, Mistress. Please, forgive me,” he sobbed with twin agonies as the bonds around him also burned and constricted.

Never dream of her.

“Never, Mistress. Never again.”

You need guidance - come. We begin.

“Please, Mistress,” he whimpered. “Please-”

Time had lost meaning to him now. He passed in and out of consciousness, coming awake at times when he was alone; other times being aware for the briefest of moments when he was clearly awake but under influence before the blur enveloped his mind again.

It wasn’t like the first time.