#ominis audio

[Sound of a metal door sliding open, burning braziers in the background.]

Ominis: I imagined you might be down here, even if a part of me wished it were under better circumstances. May I join you? Or, would... would you prefer to be left alone for now?

[Pause.]

Ominis: It pains me to see you like this, knowing there's nothing I can do to take it all away. I hope I can at least be a comfort to you, if nothing else. Here, take my handkerchief, dry your tears if you can. I'm here for you, little dove.

[Pause.]

Ominis: I know it's hard. I won't pretend to know what you're going through. We all carry our grief differently; some days it's much heavier than others. On the days it's lighter, we can help another carry their own. Take my hand, love, we can just sit here for a little while... if you're not ready to talk.

[Pause.]

Ominis: ...if I may. Here, take a look at this. I've never really shown it to anyone before, and if Sebastian's heard it at night he's has the tact not to say anything... [sound of a music box key being turned] surprisingly enough.

[Music begins. A music box rendition of 'Air on the G String' by Johann Sebastian Bach.]

Ominis: Y-Yes, just so. Just a little music box. I like to keep it with me, for when I'm having days like you are now, especially. It always soothes my aching heart, even if only a little.

[Pause, music continues.]

Ominis: Shh, just close your eyes and listen for a little while. Come, lay your head on my shoulder. Rest, dove... it's only you and I. We'll keep your troubles at bay, if only for a moment.

[Pause, music continues.]

Ominis: It... it was a gift. F-from my dear, dear Aunt Noctua, when I was just a boy. She did always have a way of helping me find my way; t-to find the light again, when I felt lost in darkness...

[Pause, music continues.]

Ominis: She told me, when she gave it to me, t-to... to remember that home and peace c-could always be found where I chose to make it... right now, I choose to make it... with you.

Bit of a personal touch on this one, I started struggling with my cPTSD night terrors again and thought making something cozy, comforting, and warm would be a nice way to settle down for the day. The fact he could probably share moments like this is the primary reason I loved Ominis so much, from the beginning.