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Cough syrup has alcohol in it!

Should we tell him?

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No.

Agreed ;)

We'll just have to see in the next couple of pages, I suppose ^w^

Yay! ^w^

poor candle

The guy has it rough

Acrathia: *groans* Oh gods! They're going to be adorable again aren't they?

Well, naturally, Acrathia. I wouldn't have it any other way. It's so entertaining to see a couple in love, especially when they have this kind of chemistry.

Acrathia: Yes love I know YOU wouldn't. I for one like a little more strife in my relations. And don't give me that look I have no intention of causing strife in their relationship just stating a personal preference is all

*Chuckles* Ah, Acrathia, how little you understand of love, if you think it's always this smooth. There will be times where they'll argue and have bumps. Every couple does, no matter how well matched or how true their love. Indeed, one might conjecture that such periods of marital strife are the grounds that show just how strong their love can be for one another, because it is tested.

Acrathia: * puts a hand on her chest and gives a mock stunned expression, followed by one of mild offense* I can not remember the last time I was accused of being naive in the ways of love, but I can assure you that whoever they were they did not end their days human. Your luck I like you dearest Omni ( and that I swore not to curse you). What I spoke of was personal preference. The adorable fuzziness for Candle and Juni is fine for them, but I also agree that being able to weather some discord makes the relationship stronger in the end. Lastly I will say having my preferences hardly connotates a lack of knowledge in said area. Love for me is all the more intense when it bears the risk of being lost

Ah, my apologies, Lady Acrathia. Many times, when I've dealt with the Fae they don't seem to bother learning of such things involving humanity, save in how they might twist it to their own ends. I clearly jumped to the wrong conclusion, based on your initial response. I hope you can forgive me. *flourishes a bouquet of flowers out of the air.*

Acrathia: * gives Omni a smirk and accepts the bouquet graciously* Your apology is accepted love. Just know that as bitter and cynical as I am, I make it my policy never to interfere with true love. It is too rare and valuable a magic that to ruin it is a grievous crime in my eyes. For I have seen it break the most terrible of curses and give strength to the most powerful of spells

Sounds like someone's been watching Once Upon a Time. Or were you merely peeking in on that particular world?

Author: Actually no, I haven't really followed Once upon a time. I will chalk the quincedence up to great minds thinking alike as opposed to I am so horribly unoriginal

Acrathia: It never ceases to amaze me when aspects of the ether and magic long forgotten manage to seep their way into popular culture. Although I suppose I shouldn't be too surprised considering that has been a trope of the tales we far have told for ages

And let's not forget the fact that it is a powerful element of truth. In the end, true love does prevail. It may take time. Indeed, it may not even occur during mortality for some, but it does prevail in the end. Of course, sometimes, true love is not simply there, but must be molded. I believe it is quite possible a certain ass of an author may well experience such a process in the coming months, though we'll have to wait to see.

Acrathia: You hardly need to tell me love. Many is the time where I.have labored to cultivate relationships to yield such power, and even though I have been successful a few times, history always remembers me as the horrible evil witch who tried to destroy true love

Perhaps because of the means you used to achieve the goal?

Acrathia: Ugh! That damn mortal aversion to suffering! Honestly they all end up stronger and better off than they were, isn't that more important?

Not necessarily. There is the little matter of mortal morality to consider, and the various sources of said morality.

Acrathia: Ah yes morality, how they love to throw that word in my face often completely forgetting the fact that they never abided by it themselves until I came to call. But don't get me wrong dearest Omni, I have no regrets even if I do enjoy complaining about it. Thanklessly improving people through trials and tribulations is a role I have come.to accept for myself

And if there's a better one out there?

Acrathia: *in a cynical yet mildly intrigued tone* What role would you propose if not the one I have filled for millennia?

*Shrugs* I don't know. I prefer to case the situation first, then adopt the proper mask or form. Though I admit, sometimes it's chosen for me by others. Sometimes the opposition is the way to go. Sometimes, there are other means or forms to take. By the way, Acrathia, were you the sorceress responsible for Beauty and the Beast?

Acrathia: *Gives Omnikitsune an apprasing stare, then a dark smile crosses her lips* Well done dearest Omni. I was indeed the one responsible for the story they eventually called 'Beauty and the Beast' or as I originally knew it: ' the spoiled little monster of a prince and his codependent servants who made better objects than people.' *pauses for a moment* in hind sight 'Beauty and the Beast' is a more catchy title.

We writers do tend to have a flare with words and names.

Acrathia: Indeed dearest, I wanted to call 'The Frog Prince' ' The slimy little bastard who sought to claim lands I had dwelled on for ages, and instead be came the wretched amphibian he really was'

You know, you could've simply spoken to his father about it. He wasn't the king yet.

Acrathia: The boy claimed he was acting on his father's authority, and produced a rather convincing looking document echoing the decree. I considered the possibility of it being a forgery and the whole thing being a show of adolescent bravado. Whatever his motivation, I found it irrelevant, he claimed my lands for the kingdom not himself, and it was for all intensive purposes and act of war. A lesson needed to be learned.

I take it his father was heartbroken.

Acrathia: Honesty he seemed more angered that I had insulted him and his kingdom by transforming his heir. It could have been a front to not look like a weak leader, but then it was the middle ages and he had other sons. People weren't exactly the most sentimental of parents back then, even among royalty

Fair point. It really was a stupid time when you think how biased everyone was over class. If they'd stopped being so obsessed over rank, the system could well have worked. That, and if the royalty managed to stay humble, instead of being a bunch of pricks.

Acrathia: Oh love you hardly need to remind me of the stupidity of man particularly during those time periods. I survived the witch trials remember?

Fair point. Though that does make me wonder, how did you manage to evade them? I assume you never let them bind you in irons.

Acrathia: Mainly by laying low. As much as I love causing trouble, I was smart enough to know not to draw too much attention during those times. There were sometimes where despite my best efforts I ended up in some hot water. In those cases I would sometimes have to call in some favors from other extraplanar entities.

It is a pity that humanity lost the ability to get along with your kind.

Acrathoa: *nods solemnly* my kind and their own who were graced with the gift of magic. Now I fear humans who were capable of practicing the art are all but extinct. *looks distant* but perhaps humanity was not ready for such power

It is possible. There is also the fact that man tends to worship the god of Christianity. That likely put a few ruffles in your cap.

Acrathia: *Chuckles* Not shying away from controversy are we dearest Omni? All I will say is that I have lived long enough to know you cannot judge a religion based on the actions of some of it's followers. With that I'll say no more on the issue.

Well, I meant more with its stance on magic in general. *shrugs* I'm glad you've been able to keep going for so long, though. I'm sure many have been able to benefit from your assistance.

Moth: Lady Acrathia, darling, I share in your sentiments. Omni is too much of a romantic to understand.

And perhaps that's what draws you to me so much, Lady Moth. *Wiggles my brows teasingly*

Acrathia: Just a difference in opinion between him and I. Candle and Juni's relationship is like and adorable train wreck of fluffiness. You can't look away, you'll vomit, and then look some more

Moth: Yes, I'm afraid I'm guilty of the same reaction. *crosses her arms and watches as things unfold*

... oh dear. I just realized there's usually alcohol in cold medicines. It's minor, but it's usually there. That's probably why she's sweating so much. Poor girl, stuck between a rock and a hard place.

Too right! Once he finds out, I imagine she'll be hard pressed to get him to take medicine of any kind ^^'

Well, a decongestant is possible. And there are cold medicines that don't use alcohol. You just have to look to find them. For example, Zycam is very effective for shortening duration and helping to lessen some of the symptoms. Seriously the stuff saved me a major pain compared to my last head cold.

Oh, certainly. And even children's medicines will omit alcohol. But being burned by medication in general will make him paranoid ^^'

its a trap!!!

Acrathia:

Moth: *giggles wickedly*

On first finding this page: "Oh, haven't seen Candle in happier, more humane circumstances in a while. Even if under the weather, I hope it lasts for--"
On reading the first few comments: "-- Wellp, so much for hoping! ^_^o Sorry, Candle. Um. At least you won't be worrying about the flu symptoms quite so much in a moment?"

But yeah, looking forward to seeing how this proceeds. ^_^ The "Baby, It's Cold Outside" series -- despite how I'm really not a fan of the song -- and short story with these two a ways back were quite cute, so this looks especially promising.

I promise it won't be all bad for him. There's just that awkward period of getting to know a significant other's needs that these two must navigate. I couldn't bear not to give him a bit of joy. The poor fellow has been through a lot ^^

I'm so glad that you are interested! It does my little heart good to know my characters make somebody happy ^w^

Aye, I believe that. I believe things are seldom, if ever, perfect and painless, but they're more rarely too imperfect or painful to keep from taking something valuable from them. Even if that something is just, "Wellp, now we know never to do that again,"and/ or "If we ever do or can't avoid that again, we know how to make it suck a little less." ^__^ But yeah, glad to hear of definitive bright spots in his future.

Then I'm all the gladder I shared my honest opinion. ^__^

I greatly value honesty! ^w^ Just ask Henry.

Henry: *ears swiveling backward* Yeah, yeah.

Ha! XD Well-played.

And chin up, Henry. It's a rough hand (or whathaveyou), but everyone's a punchline at one point or another. ^_^