𝑀𝒪𝑅

if i conquered all my demons there wouldn't be much left of me.

ᅠᅠᅠᅠ Letting out a quiet breath through his nose, Eris’s gaze lingered on Morrigan’s for perhaps a minute longer than necessary. ᅠ ˝ An exceedingly inconvenient habit you have developed, ˝⠀there was a trace of ᅠᅠᅠᅠ

He doubts someone like Rhysand would see it as her making a problem.

Has she tried telling them that?

ᅠᅠ Eris drew a deep breath as he allowed himself to yield, if just for a moment, to the small comfort his mate’s touch offered. His irritation remained, simmering beneath the surface, though he made no attempt to withdraw his hand from hers. ᅠᅠ ˝ Don’t be, ˝⠀his jaw ᅠᅠ

ᅠᅠᅠᅠ Eris rubbed the bridge of his nose as if the mere thought of the matter threatened to summon a throbbing headache. ᅠᅠᅠᅠ˝ I... ˝⠀he sighed, the sound laced with weary resignation as he continued.⠀˝ I wish I knew. ˝ ᅠᅠᅠᅠ

what did she mean, then?

it is quite normal to have moments of peace, mor.

To a degree. He understands loneliness better than most, and wouldn't wish it upon his worst enemies, least of all her.

... Lonely? Everything alright?

Not always. She said it was quiet. He was 𝒕𝒓𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 to help.

What about some whistling?

Clicks his tongue. Loudly. 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥𝘭𝘺. Is that any better?

ᅠᅠᅠ Eris grumbled under his breath, rolling his eyes in open irritation before finally speaking. ᅠᅠ ˝ Helion has made an increasingly tiresome habit of visiting Autumn of late. Apparently, he is entitled to liberties that he has no real business taking. ˝ ᅠᅠᅠ

ᅠᅠᅠᅠ Besides existing, you mean? ᅠᅠᅠᅠ

ᅠᅠᅠᅠ As if I haven’t been trying. ᅠᅠᅠᅠ

ᅠᅠᅠᅠ Nothing, just... Helion Spell–Cleaver, making a nuisance of himself upon my lands. ᅠᅠᅠᅠ