(Simon is 100% in a cult. It just so happens to have a pantheon that's really)
Sometimes. Astral had said he'd try to be better, too, to treat Simon with more humanity. He wasn't brainwashing Simon. Not at all. It's normal not to be afraid of Astral.
((Yeahhhhhhh. F for Evan, he’s such a nice guy))
Simon knew it was stupid to believe in the god, but he couldn’t seem to help it. He needed Astral to survive, in any sort of way that that implied.
(F for the Poor Lads)
Mia knew it was stupid, too, and she did her best to help. Still, it wasn't much when she was the one curled up against Simon, in and out of nightmares.
((Evan literally just living his normal life when this weird cult kid shows up and now you have to take care of him because he has a cold but has apparently never been sick a day in his life before and then this god that’s his…lover??? shows up in your house in the middle of the day to take cult kid with him and you have no idea what to do anymore))
Simon kept a close eye on her, ready to wake her up if any nightmares got too much for her to deal with.
(That's totally not an existential crisis waiting to happen) Wouldn't it be horrible if because Evan interacted with Astral Derlik more gods would be attracted to him?
Mia let out a soft whine in her sleep, her head going up against Simon's chest. They were mostly about Astral, her time trapped on the coffee table.
((Totallyyyyyy))
((yes it would, Alec would definitely kidnap him then to you know Uh….keep him safe))
Simon rubbed her back gently. “Shhh…it’s okay, you’re safe here.” He said softly, pulling her close.
(Anywhere's safer than with Derlik Unless Kye's there too) Okay now all I'm thinking is Alec and Derlik have a History of butting heads and I'm laughing too much.)
Mia whined again softly, pressing closer to Simon. It didn't look like things were too bad, though.
((That’d be hilarious. Greg totally threatens Alec that he’s gonna abandon him for Derlik lmao))
Simon would keep monitoring the situation in case things got worse, and wake her up if he thought he should.
(OH MY GOD I LOVE IT)
(Derlik: Well, now, why would Astral be interested in this mortal-?)
(Alec: You)
(Derlik: YOU)
Mia eventually settled down more, but sweat was beading on her forehead.
((YESSSSSS XD))
Simon wiped some of it off carefully, honestly a bit concerned for her now.
((it turns into like a fight club every time lmao))
(Yesssssssss)
Mia leaned into Simon's hand when he wiped at her sweat, eyelids flickering.
((But imagine Astral randomly mentioning Simon to Derlik and Derlik’s just like “you mean Alec’s kid???”))
Simon didn’t wake her just yet but he was definitely paying attention now.
(Atral: He's mine now–)
(Derlik would laugh his ass off before going to rub it in Alec's face)
Mia whimpered softly, her eyes slowly opening. She wasn't moving anymore, eyes darting around.
((he definitely would and Alec would hate it lol))
“Mia? It’s okay, nothing bad’s happening.” He reassured, not touching her in case it’d bother her.
(Derlik: Hey Alec~ How's the kiddo Simon? Oh, wait : ) )
Mia looked up at Simon, tears coming to her eyes. She squeezed them closed again, not moving.
((Alec: stfu >:( ))
“Mia?” He asked softly, resting a hand on her shoulder.
(Derlik: Aw, the tiny demon's getting angy, whatever will I do)
Mia was still for a few minutes, just crying, before finally opening her eyes. She moved close to Simon, hugging him.
"I-I'm sorry, I… S-Sleep paralysis…"
((everyone just getting on out of there because they know the two of them are about to throw down lol))
“No it’s okay. Are you alright?” He asked, pulling her into his side so she could feel protected.
(Astral, watching from his palace with some popcorn: snickers idiots)
Mia nodded slightly, but she came quickly into Simon's side, huddled close. She didn't close her eyes again, wiping at her tears.
((Simon just having no idea what’s happening))
Simon held her close. “It’s okay I’ve got you now.” He reassured, his arms around her protectively.
(Poor bby XD)
Mia nodded again, arms around Simon's waist.
"I…" She still didn't close her eyes, her head against Simon's shoulder.
Simon didn’t say anything, giving her the time to process and calm down. He just held her close, beginning to hum a simple tune under his breath.
((why do i feel like, in his next life, Simon just won’t like Astral. Like he’d probably be afraid of him))
(The heavy brainwashing that Astral would be using him however the god saw fit followed by like, three days of freedom and learning that that is extremely not okay?)
"I miss her…" Mia finally closed her eyes, trembling some as she clung to Simon for the comfort he gave her.
((ye, plus he never liked the idea that the only way he was useful was in how he could be of help to Astral.))
“I know…” Simon said softly, beginning to rub small circles into her back, ready to provide any support she needed.
(He probably thought he'd just be a priest or something but no, he's actually in the palace now and he really is only worth as much as Astral says he is)
(and that 'slight power dynamic shift' is totally to being more of a pet)
(That's not going to mess Simon up at all)
"I-I miss her, and he took her, he h-hurt her, a-and…" Mia let out a soft sob, shaking her head and pressing closer.
((yeahhhhh he really doesn’t like that. And you know Astral’s just gonna wanna move much too quickly because he still knows Simon but Simon doesn’t know him at all and he still feels like he’s just a kid)) ((and he’s definitely going to talk about Evan too much, and that’ll definitely make Astral wanna go back and kill the guy))
“I-I know…” he replied, pulling her in as close as he could. “I’m so sorry…”
(Astral: Simon! My love! I left your room just how you like it :D Cuddles now, though)
(Simon: W-What??)
(Ohhhh he would def go do it, just to bring Evan's soul back or some crap to the palace to make, i dunno, a ring of some sort : ) )(You did say find each other in every life, what's it matter if their souls just end up together 24/7 without actually knowing it?
"A-And now she fucking worships him, s-she–" Mia let out a soft sob. "She d-doesn't remember me at a-all…"
((Yeah Simon would be u n c o m f y and I doubt Astral would give him actual time to adjust)) (( D: yeahhhh stuff like that is why he’s gonna end up in Alec’s protective custody.))
Simon felt so terrible for her. She’d never told him the full story of what had happened, but from what he’d pieced together, it hadn’t been good. So for now he just held her, letting her get it all out.