forum Broken Dreams and Haunting Memories// Closed!// 16+

Started September 19, 2020 by @ElderGodSwimwithGamers group

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“Well if you don’t at least try, you’re going to lose them all.” He said bluntly. Emile wasn’t going to handle him gently in this.

"I know," Astral said in turn. He was glad, slightly, that this being wasn't going to be gentle from how things are going. He didn't need his ego fed anymore than it was.
He was disgusted with himself, because he couldn't bring himself to feel bad about what he had done to others; just what he had done to Simon. He still had every single soul on display in his living room like trophies.

“So unless you’re willing to explain to your child why his father killed himself, you need to do better. Simon can’t take too much more.” Surprisingly, Emile was the kinder one between him and Alec.

Astral nodded.
"I… have no idea where to start," the god admitted. "But I'll figure it out. For him."

“Good…” Emile didn’t know if he could actually trust Astral to improve, but he’d keep coming back to make sure he did.

Astral wasn't sure if he could trust himself to improve. Still, he would try.
He'd have this being there to help him, after all. There was no way he was letting someone who could stop the night terrors leave.

Of course Emile didn’t know that. But he was beginning to suspect that. Of course he had no intention of being held prisoner so he’d be a real pain to deal with.

Astral could handle it. He'd dealt with plenty before that hadn't wanted to be captured, his living room proof of it. He wasn't above doing something similar to this being.
"He really does look so peaceful…" the god said quietly.

Emile nodded. “He is. For now at least.” He agreed. Emile definitely had at least one knife on him, he always did. He’d make sure to give Astral hell.

Astral was ready for it- he wouldn't make his move until the other decided to leave, but when he did Astral would be ready. This being wasn't leaving the palace.
"For now. Hopefully, for a long while."

“So is there something you need or can I go back to making sure he stays asleep?” Emile asked, testing if the god was going to let him go.

"It would be best for you to go back to watching over Simon." Astral wasn't going to stop him from doing that. Still, his tone was clear- watch over Simon, or something will be done to ensure it happens anyway. Astral wasn't letting Emile go.

Emile sighed heavily. “You know this is really not something I’d recommend doing.” He said. “It’s just going to make everything worse.”

"No, it won't." Astral said calmly. He genuinely didn't think what he was doing was wrong. He was just going to make sure Simon was taken care of.

“Yes. Yes it will.” He said. “You think kidnapping me will just go over fine with everyone? That’s a really stupid plan. I may be able to help him for a bit but after too long he won’t trust me either.”

"Then you can leave when you can't help anymore," Astral said calmly. "From what I've seen, you go out of your way to make sure Simon doesn't see you- I'm to take it he doesn't remember you at all, right? Then he won't know, so it won't hurt him."

He sighed. “You know you’re really really bad at this not hurting people thing.” He said, not really responding to anything that Astral said.

"I know. See, though, the only one I care about whether he gets hurt or not is Simon. I'll do whatever it takes to keep him safe." Astral looked down at the small being before him, keeping a neutral expression.

“You’re going to lose him like this.” Emile replied simply, staring right back at Astral. “And I won’t feel sorry for you when you do.”

"Only if he ever finds out. And I'll make sure he won't." Astral took a step forward then. This being was talking too much, none of this was helping Simon.

As much as Emile wanted to fight him, he wouldn’t as long as Simon was in the room. He knew the only option he had left right now was to stand his ground, which is exactly what he did.

Astral continued forward, finally standing in front of the being in the room. He set his hand heavily on his shoulder, not wanting a fight.
"None of this is helping Simon at the moment. I would suggest getting back to him."

He stared right back at the god. Emile didn’t seem afraid of Astral even in the slightest. But he’d comply, for now. “Fine. But I’m telling you now, this is a bad idea.”

"It might be," Astral admitted. "But that's not going to stop me."

He rolled his eyes. Emile honestly didn’t even have any words left. This guy just wouldn’t listen. He felt sorry for Simon, the poor kid was stuck with this idiot of a god for probably the rest of time.

Simon was for sure stuck with Astral for the rest of time, and the outlook for him becoming any less stupid wasn't too good at this point. At least he somewhat seemed to care for Simon, though, if not in the best ways. The god took a step back, taking his hand from Emile's shoulder.

Emile gently sat back down at Simon’s side. He knew this would all go so terribly wrong so fast. But there was nothing he could do about it, so he’d do his best to help for now. He began his soft humming again, his hand gently rubbing Simon’s back.

Astral moved back towards the door, but he didn't leave. He didn't need Emile trying to leave, after all, and he doubted the being wouldn't try to once the god was gone. He had no trust for them.

Emile wasn’t intending on trying, knowing the god would stop him. He stayed at Simon’s side, humming the simple melody.

Astral leaned against the wall, arms folded as he listened quietly to Emile's humming. Hopefully, he would be able to take care of Simon for quite some time to come…