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[baron_badass]

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[baron_badass]

[Percy had attempted to work. The half filled mould on his workbench attests to that. But he gave up...his heart just wasn't in it. What was the point of fighting so hard to save the Labyrinth when half the people he was saving it for were gone. They could come back, he knows that, but that doesn't help with the hurt now. He looks over at Willow and shakes his head.]

They may come back some day...that is what little hope I have at this point.

[He wishes he had warned them what they were going back to...but he'd wanted to preserve their happiness.]

For now I'll do what I can for the ones who are left.

[anything_grows]

Yeah. I…

[ She hesitates a moment, then steps forward and wraps her arms around his waist in a hug.

It hurts her too. Vex and Vax had been among the first people to help her when she first arrived in Somnius, and she considered the people from Exandria like family.

But she knows that those people are Percy’s family. And nothing she can say can really make him feel better. She can only hope to remind him that she’s here for him too. ]

[baron_badass]

[He is not normally a hugger, but Percy hugs Willow tightly taking comfort in the fact that this young woman needs comfort too. It's like Cassandra and Vesper are here and need him. He will fight for Willow and her friends because that is what he is good at.]

It's alright Willow...we will be okay.

[anything_grows]

[ She nods against him, even as she buries her face in his chest, trying to blink back the tears threatening to fall. ]

I-I know.

[ They could manage to get through. It’s really all they can do. But it will still hurt. ]

[baron_badass]

[He gently rubs her back to let her know it's okay to mourn the people that are gone. He has spent so much time grieving that he understands the importance of tears.]

I have you...it's alright...cry if you need to you'll feel better.

[anything_grows]

[ She can’t help a soft, sad laugh at that, pulling back a bit to look up at him as she wipes her eyes under her glasses. ]

I came to check up on you…I didn’t mean to make you comfort me.

[baron_badass]

[He smiles at her though the spark of it doesn't reach his eyes]

It's happened before....and sometimes comforting another pulls me out of my own head.

[anything_grows]

[ She sees the at the smile doesn’t quite reach, and she frowns a little. ]

But you deserve to grieve too. And I know I can’t do much to help, but…I’m here if you need it.

[baron_badass]

And I am grateful for that. Grief of any kind isn't easy for me to deal with but knowing you and Scanlan and Tary are here will help.

[anything_grows]

[ Willow nods, but she still wishes she can do something to help. ]

Is it…okay if I stay here with you for a while?

[ She could understand if he preferred to be alone right now, but… ]

[baron_badass]

Of course...you can help me.

I am trying to make Essek and Caleb a wedding gift but struggling with what to make.

[He nodded at the now cool mold on the workbench]

That is the newest attempt over there.

[anything_grows]

[ With a small smile, Willow nods and hops up onto the extra chair, looking over the mold. ]

What is it?

[baron_badass]

An astrolab...but I can't find a metal flexible enough to make the more delicate parts

[Percy sighs in frustration]

I tried wedding rings as well. but then I didn't want to assume they would do those. Wedding customs are different across Exandria I figure an astrolab might be welcome most wizards have them.

[anything_grows]

Maybe you could ask them if they have want rings.

But what’s an astrolab?

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[likemybooks]

[The castle is even quieter today. Grog and Pike disappeared, then went Vex and Vax. The bakery was empty this morning, and Taryon couldn't handle being there for more than a few minutes. He closed the shop and returned home with Doty following him loyally.

Percival is still here, despite everything. His brother in science needs him. Taryon approaches the door to his room and knocks.] Percy? Are you in there?

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[baron_badass]

Come in Tary.

[Percy's voice is calm but otherwise emotionless. Waking up to most of Vox Machina gone had been a shock. So he'd tried to sort out his raging emotions through work only to have Vernos call him out as a coward on the Sleepr. To say he was angry was an understatement.]

Ah Doty...good to have you back.

[Various projects are scattered around the work bench and Percy is looking tried as he looks at Tary.]

[likemybooks]

Tary. [Doty steps inside and remains by the door while Taryon walks up to one of the benches. He keeps a safe distance from the half-finished projects, but he wonders what each of them are meant to be.]

He'll be a big help around here. [He offers an uneasy smile that is quickly dropped.] ...I thought you mind want some extra hands in here.

[baron_badass]

[Percy attempts a smile, but he knows he's failing at it.]

Extra hands will be welcome now that the castle is a bit more empty....

[He finally speaks with emotion.]

How are you doing?

[baron_badass]

I've been meaning to do that and time has gotten away from me.

[He smiles slightly]

An astrolabe is a device that uses altitude to measure both time and the stars. Ships captains use them for navigation and wizards sometimes use them to measure time by the stars,..that helps with ritual magic. So like a star watch.

[likemybooks]

I'm fine. I'm okay. [He raises his shoulders and drops them immediately.] I'm told they'll be safe in my future, so I'm fine.

[His hand drifts over his chest, where his dragon tooth necklace would be hanging if he was wearing it when he was brought to Somnium.]

So, [He turns around and moves his hand onto his hip.] What can I help with here?

[baron_badass]

[Percy looks around the workshop at the various projects.]

I was attempting a wedding gift for Caleb and Essek but inspiration has flown.

[likemybooks]

[Taryon nods. Better not to push Percy to be inspired what he and Vex would want. It's up to him to solve this.]

They both like books. What about something thay turns the pages for them while they're in the bath? I think it's annoying when I have to dry my fingers every tim.le.

[baron_badass]

That's not a bad idea...that always annoyed me as well.

[Percy is deep in his mind trying to work out how to do it.]

The chemicals needed might be hard to get.

[likemybooks]

Just let me enchant it, it'll be easy. We'll have a present from both of us.

[anything_grows]

Oh, so kind of like a star chart? Okay. [ She looks over the mold again, thinking. ] Do you know Blake? She works in a forge where they make weapons. Maybe they might have something there that could help?