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Avery Frisk:
Avery was near the edge of the hollow, and had a squirrel hobgoblin next to them. The little guy was a kaleidoscope of colors, and had eyes made of gemstones. Avery was practicing their skills by drawing the little guy, likely at request. The changeling had a smile on their face as they started adding finishing details.
Asbolus:
Doing as Winters do, Asbolus slipped through the entrance to the freehold hollow without much fuss, dressed casually as was his wont when not at work. He smiled as he spotted Avery hard at work, approaching quietly as to not disturb either the artist or his subject. "Quite the model you have this afternoon." He said with a small smile once he was within conversation range, giving the pair a nod.
Avery Frisk:
Avery's head tilted slightly at the sound of their mentor's footsteps, a small smile. Avery was finished anyway, and was getting the hobgoblin's approval when Asbolus arrived. A moment later, the hobgoblin was content to take off, paper in its mouth.
"Hello Asbolus. It is nice to see you. I've been practicing my art more. I want to...get better at it. Impress more people. Hedge or Ironside."
A point to a small mound. "If I'm paid partially in coins, I can use Blessing of Perfection without Glamour, and I enjoy the practice."
Avery looks...lighter. Less stressed. The typically anxious changeling having much calmer vibes. Of course, every sound was still something that drew their attention, but they no longer looked like everything was out to get them.
Asbolus:
"Good to see you as well." He nodded as he glanced towards the mound, then looked back to the Courser proper. "You seem to be in good spirits. Things going well, I hope?"
Avery Frisk:
Avery closes the sketchbook and nods. "Yes. I am happy. I have been...spending more time with my partners. They make me happy."
A big and energetic smile. "We watched Mulan last night. I think its my favorite."
Asbolus:
"Glad to hear it. Partners, though?" He said with a smirk as he moved to sit beside Avery. "I only knew of the one."
Avery Frisk:
Avery blinks, then smiles sheepishly.
"I meant to tell you about Maria. I guess...I forgot sorry."
Avery gives a small smile. "She's...Vinny's ghoul. Its like...um...she gets powers from his blood. I didn't like it at first, but she consents and enjoys it. So it feels fine."
Avery gently rubs a spot on their cheek, smiling fondly. "She's...part of the mafia, but doesn't like being pushed down by her family. She's caring, and careful, and...really smart. And good at people...she got me to listen to music." Avery has, on dozens of occasions, complained about music being too loud or too jarring.
Asbolus:
"Did she now..." He nodded, offering a smile of his own. "It's good that you've found people to be close with that care for you in kind. I'm very happy for you."
Avery Frisk:
They give a happy smile. "Thank you Asbolus. Vinny...has been helping me get more into art. Ylva, one of the Autumns, is going to get me a drawing tablet...I still think I like paper more...but its easier if I make mistakes."
Asbolus:
"So I've heard. I need to speak with her again, on that note, and congratulate her on things being handled. I had offered my assistance on that front but it seems someone else beat us to it."
"How is he helping you, out of curiosity?"
Avery Frisk:
Avery nods. "I am glad she can leave...and be with her partners. She didn't like being away from them. I wouldn't either."
The raven changeling thinks, blepping slightly as they do. "There's...a vampire safe space. I did a piece for him...the vampires and ghouls like it a lot...it may go to an auction. Like Sigrun said...giving back to the community is important for us. I...forget the word, but doing art for others that makes them happy and I get money."
Asbolus:
"Ah...glad to hear they liked it. I've always been impressed with your work." He nodded. "Commission, I believe. And yes, working with the community is important."
Avery Frisk:
"I...it helps me feel calm. Commission...yes thats the right word. And if I do it online...I never have to show my face. It would just be a username...it would keep me protected."
Asbolus:
"That it would. It would suit you well, I think." He smirked a touch. "I almost did something similar online, I'll admit, although more in the podcast vein than proper art. Possibly could still, but the work at the theater has been scratching that itch."
Avery Frisk:
Avery nods, happy. "I...my eyes make art easier. Detail is easy. Its one thing that doesn't make me stressed. I like drawing and want to share that with others...I guess its like theater in that way? If that makes sense?" Avery picks up a pencil and twirls it over their fingers
Asbolus:
"It does, yes. You have a passion for it and the skill to back it up, and sharing that passion with others is often quite fulfilling."
Avery Frisk:
Avery has a small happy wiggle. "I'm glad you think so...you make things easier. You know a lot and it helps."
Asbolus:
"Happy to help." He said with a small smile. "There are some things I certainly don't know, but I'm happy to impart what advice I do have available."
Avery Frisk:
Avery smiles, glad their mentor is there.
After a moment they look distant. "I did something last night I regret...can I talk to you about it?"
Asbolus:
"Of course."
Avery Frisk:
Avery continues to twirl the pencil in their hands. Fluid and consistent.
"There was...an arguement. Maria is having some trouble in her life...and Vinny wants to solve it. He is rushing in too much. I didn't like them argueing because it made them say some things and it stressed me out...so I used my Glamour to make them calm so we could talk better...Bedlam."
Avery frowns. "It made the evening easier...but I feel like I did something wrong trying to made the anger go away."
Asbolus:
"The want to calm things down in itself isn't a bad thing, nor is using that particular tool in your arsenal. It is a slippery slope, however, and also quite the blunt instrument. Forcing such changes on others can be a blow to your own stability, so keep that in mind."
Avery Frisk:
Avery nods. "It felt bad...but the cuddles after made me feel better. They both help make me feel...seen...and here. Like I belong."
Avery frowns, stopping moving the pencil. "Do you think...they'll be mad I made them calm...I just wanted to stop the argueing and Maria saying bad things about herself...that made me sad."
Asbolus:
"I don't believe so. They likely won't know that it was you unless you say as much, and I wager they would understand the reasoning behind it."
Avery Frisk:
Avery nods. "I should...tell them. I'll do that."
Avery puts down the pencil. "How about you? Is everything going okay? I haven't...talked go you as much as I have been."
Asbolus:
"Things have been going well, yes. Nothing too exciting as of late, which is a good thing in my book." He smiled a touch. "I presumed you were busy, so no worries there. Life takes us in our own way from time to time."
Avery Frisk:
"I am glad it has been easier. That is good to hear. I...yes I have been busy, but I still like my connections to Winter. Summer calls to me...but I like being a friend of Winter."
Asbolus:
"We're happy to have you as well." He nodded with a small smile. "I need to do some work fostering my ties with Autumn, on that front. It's been a bit."
Avery Frisk:
Avery nods happily. "Winter is...comforting. And taught me good lessons." Avery tilts their head in thought. "Is it...smart for me to try to make friends with Spring and Autumn too? Or is...3 too much to help?"
Asbolus:
"You know your own limits on that front, so that would be up to you. Making connections with others in the freehold in general is always a good idea, though."
Avery Frisk:
Avery nods. "I... may try to talk to Spring. They know healing, yes?"
Avery frowns. "The Kiss is nice, but I don't want to be light headed on any patrols. I'm...maybe they can help."
Asbolus:
"They do, yes. Petra may be the one to speak with, both for the healing aspect and her own familiarity with the local vampires." His eyebrow arched a touch. "The 'kiss'?"
Avery Frisk:
"Petra seemed...frustrated at having to give dating advice. But she helped, I know some things. Iron suppliments help with bloodloss."
Avery tries to speak twice, pulling back each time, then answers. "You know when we Harvest...we get a rush of emotion? And it feels good?"
Asbolus:
"Ah...noted." He smirked a touch, nodding. "I do, yes. Take it that's something similar when you're bitten?"
Avery Frisk:
They nod. "It feels...amazing for both him and me. Even better than harvesting..." Avery blushes, rubbing the side of their throat. "It makes me sad that I can only give so much...but I have other duties too. Those are important and are things I want to also do...like draw or patrol. The Kiss is...just for fun."
They seem to be trying to reassure Asbolus...and also that they've listened to others.
Asbolus:
"As long as you know your limits and that he keeps to them, then you should be fine."
Avery Frisk:
"We do...I went too far once...Vorpal knocked me out with a training pad...on accident." Avery gives a sheepish grin.
Asbolus:
Asbolus winced sympathetically, shaking his head with a smirk. "Well then. That's one way to learn, I suppose."
Avery Frisk:
Avery nods. "She gave me fruits to help me, and then I talked to Vinny. We have been careful since. It is...still nice to have. Makes me feel happy and close to him."
Asbolus:
"Good." He nodded, smiling quietly. "Having someone you can connect with like that is always a plus."
Avery Frisk:
They nod. "Someone to...conmect with and feel safe...yes. He has made me happier. Its not perfect but its...almost better that its not perfect."
Asbolus:
"Indeed. It gives you both room to grow and mature together."
Avery Frisk:
Avery nods, thinking. "Maria makes me feel...safer. She knows what she's doing. He is...someone that understand more though...about There. Its nice to have them both to...have those different sides."
Asbolus:
"Vincent does seem a little more of the 'fly by the seat of their pants' type in general, I've noticed." He chuckled quietly. "Sounds like a good arrangement all around."
Avery Frisk:
Avery blushes. "He is very good at making me feel loved. He has gotten better with my clarity too."
Asbolus:
"Good to hear. Having additional anchors on that front is always helpful, especially when one is harder to access at times." Spoken from experience, there...
Avery Frisk:
Avery nods. "They both help my clarity... just being around them. I know they are safe. It makes me feel like I'm here."
Asbolus:
"That safety is a blessing, isn't it? Hard to find at times, but certainly welcome when you have it."
Avery Frisk:
Avery nods with a smile. "It is. I like it. And...easier than needing a Spring that knows how to restore Clarity."
Asbolus:
"True, but when the need arises don't hesitate to ask others in the freehold for assistance. I let my own break with reality linger for far too long by trying to handle it myself to no avail."
Avery Frisk:
Avery's head tilts. "I am glad you found help with your own clarity. If I can ever help...please let me know."
Avery spends a moment peering into the center of the Hollow. "I...have a patrol later. I should go get ready for that. Thank you for the talk Asbolus, we should get italian ice soon!"
Asbolus:
"I will." He said with a smile, nodding quietly. "Very welcome, and sounds like a plan. May your patrol go smoothly."
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