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[flawful]

[He looks human aside from his slightly longer neck and those glowing eyes of his...otherwise he has as much a man as any other. Of course that's only in this form that he takes - his true self had far more feathers and wings to deal with.]

It did at first...

[Comes the meek reply before he's shaking his head to correct her.]

'Kill' is not a word they would use, nor is the word 'die'. We do not kill one another, not intentionally at least...sometimes mistakes do happen on rare occasions but just because a person is flawed does not mean they are to die. My people are incredibly long lived, so long in fact they choose when to pass on, to return to the star as it were.

Other beings do not have such luxury. Those without souls, to many, are seen as unalive in the first place - only the star can give a creature a soul. It is either spontaneous or something that happens after generations of breeding...forgive me, I am getting off topic.

[He sighs quietly. It's not something he likes talking about.

Let me give you an example: a researcher creates an animal but it ends up with unintended mistakes to its design...let us say three legs instead of four. The creation would be deemed imperfect - even if it could thrive with three legs it was not the intended design. Many would see no issue with simply reducing the animal back to aether and reshaping it into a new creature.

To me though, it is death and there is a cruelty to this view that my people share. It has gotten me into a lot of trouble over the centuries.

[morsangel]

So, those they consider people are safe from being reshaped... However, things that might be alive but without soul... which, ah, could include future species with souls are changed to fit their image of perfection?

[ Well, that was quite worrisome indeed... ]

And your people don't see anything wrong with it... But you do? Hm. I find your stance quite just. I'd hope it wouldn't change even when your people... don't agree.

[ She gripped his arm. Yosano was glad that he diverged from his own people in that regard. She was wholly uncomfortable with the idea of anyone playing with life in such a way, let alone deciding what was perfect or not... Playing God not only over individuals, but over whole species. ]

[flawful]

[The squeeze to his arm has him wincing slightly but her comment has him huffing a laugh under his breath.]

I do not know if you could call me a just person but what I know is that it not fair that we pass judgement without so much as a second thought on all of creation and yet have no one to judge us...are we worthy of existing? Or would we be unmade...

[Whatever slight mirth he'd been showing dissipates quickly, his head finding the back of the sofa.]

My opinion would never change, even if I returned to Elpis and my duty...but I suppose it matters not anymore. Our 'paradise' no longer exists, according to my friend's accounts, and mine own soul was sundered into fragments.

[He's deader than dead - he's completely ceased to exist.]

[morsangel]

Hm. You've certainly a lot of concerns. I, for one, think those that purposefully take life deserve to die themselves...

[ It might sound harsh, but Yosano was convinced, or rather convicted, in her want to protect life. And if she must take it in order to preserve it then she will. ]

—Oh... [ Yosano paused. So he was dead... in his own world? Her voice turned sombre. ] I am sorry to hear that. It must be painful to know you cannot return.

[flawful]

I will admit it is. At least my friends get to pass on to the Underworld.

[And while he is glad for their rest he can't help but feel somewhat bitter over his own pathetic lot.]

But lamenting and languishing over it does one little good. [Even if it's rent free in his head at this point.] I rather focus on ways to help those less fortunate than I here in this place if it is to be my home now.

[morsangel]

[ Yosano nodded in silent agreement. She would no doubt be joining them one day she was sure.

And he was right. For better or worse, this was Hermes life now... if he truly was dead in his own world. And Yosano couldn't help but pity him. She wanted to leave as soon as she could, but to live here forever... well, it was quite the terrible fate. ]

—Well, I hope I can be an adequate friend during our time here then. [ She smiled, raising her glass to him. ] In what ways do you spend your time helping others?

[flawful]

[The word friend has his cheeks heating up, a genuine smile tugging at his lips as he watches her sip her wine. It would be nice to have more friends here - he doesn't have very many.]

If there are Submissives I can help I do my best to in various ways. I pass my time running an organization that takes care of stray animals as well.

[morsangel]

[ Yosano glanced back at Hermes; oh, he was blushing, how sweet. She reached over and pinched his cheek. ]

If you keep that expression up, I'm going to be more predator than friend.

[ She warned innocently. ]

—Hm. Animals? I would very much like to see. Or even offer my services.

[ Sometimes Yosano thought she liked animals better than people. A secret softy when it came to the cute creatures. ]

[flawful]

I am used to dealing with predators.

[Meaning he isn't bothered in the slightest, even if his face is still warm when she pinches it.]

I would be happy to show you the place - and of course you are more than welcome to help. I would appreciate it immensely.

[morsangel]

Hm. Are you sure? [ Yosano doubted he knew new exactly what she could do to him. His innocent eyes, oh how lovely it would be to see him cry. Holding his gaze, a small smile that was perhaps a tad threatening. ] —I assure you, you've never dealt with someone like me.

[ Then she turned to drink more wine, in light spirits once again. ] —I would very much like to see the animals. What sorts do you currently have?

[flawful]

[He may have never dealt with someone like her before but he doesn't think he would mind.]

I would be happy to show them to you. There are mostly cats and dogs, lizards, birds...and a goat.

[morsangel]

A goat? [ Yosano laughed into her gloved hand. ] How did that end up here?

[flawful]

I cannot say...all I know is that it is under my care now.

[It's his goat now!]

[morsangel]

Can people adopt said animals? [ She paused then. ] Hah, I'd have to be out of that damned dorm... But I wouldn't mind one.

[flawful]

Of course. Adoption is one of the goals of the sanctuary.

[He smiles happily at the thought she wants to adopt, smile faltering slightly at the second part.]

Have you found someone to contract with yet?

[morsangel]

[ Yosano sighed at the question. Because it truly was a head-ache just thinking about it. ]

—Not yet... But I've a score to settle with one of the citizens here. Let's just say I intend to break him. Ah, he's just as much a sadist as I am so...

[ There's no way of knowing truly who would break first. Of course, their deal was they could both torture each other as much as they liked—no restrictions, bar death. Yosano wouldn't be lying when she thought it would be fun to see him scream and cry, but three months of his presence would be... painful. ]

[flawful]

I see.

[Honestly? Hermes has no idea what she's talking about, nor does he really want to get involved in other people's interpersonal drama (he has enough of his own) but he still finds it necessary to offer what he does next:]

Well, if you find yourself without one, please let me know. I would not mind signing with you if it meant it would keep you safe.

[morsangel]

I appreciate the concern. [ She smiled. ] ...But I imagine it will be him that will need protection.

[ A dark look crossed her features as she started imagining all the ways she was to ruin and break him. Of course, afterwards he might try to hunt her down... in which case having Hermes protection wouldn't be so bad. ]

I will let you know, if I need assistance. Hah, be warned though, I'll want to stay here. [ An innocent smile lighting up her features again. ] Would you let me in your bed, hm?

[flawful]

[In all honesty he didn't expect her to take him up on the offer but he felt he should offer all the same. Her question gets a small laugh out of him.]

If you would want to share it with me.

[morsangel]

[ Yosano hummed. He rolled with her outlandish punches a little too well. No resistance, not even a little. The Doctor wasn't used to it in the slightest. ]

Hm. Of course. I imagine you'll keep me quite warm.

[flawful]

[What is there to resist? He has no reason to say no to her, not when he's lonely and wouldn't mind the company.]

I do tend to be warm...

[His bed was cozy - so much so he had a problem getting out of it at times.]

[morsangel]

Perfect. I tend to sleep quite cold.

[ Yosano chuckled. Her wispy and bony body didn't retain much heat. Almost like she herself was one of the corpses she performed autopsies on. It often kept her awake at night, when her insomnia or nightmares didn't. ]

[flawful]

[Who doesn't love nightmares? Hermes sure doesn't. Yosano isn't the only one who has trouble sleeping.]

Well that works out well then, doesn't it?

[morsangel]

It does. Hm. What are the laws on uncontracted submissives staying the night?

[ The gears started turning in Yosano's head. ]

Oh my. I should just stay tonight. I haven't had a good sleep in quite awhile. [ She smiled innocently at him. For one, she wanted to sleep on a nice bed for a change. Secondly, wine. Finally, he would be too fun to tease. ] —You wouldn't mind right?

[flawful]

As far as I am aware they are allowed to spend the night here and there.

[Which means there shouldn't be an issue at all with her staying the night.]

I wouldn't mind, no. My bed should be big enough for the both of us.