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[ Despite the winter chill, however much it had abated, a tiny Ashura had headed out out to play with Agni and Sybil and in what remained of snow and the winter greenery. Everything had been going well, the little boy playing... and then of course, the Castle decided to grant Ashura back his adult body.

So there is a sudden shriek in the gardens, to those pay attention, and when they find the source, it is a once again fully adult Ashura, kneeling amongst pushes, and clutching a child's robes and coat over his nether regions, shivering in the brisk air. Hair offered some decency, lock and thick as it was, and a bit of warmth for it. But it did not take away from the fact he was more than a little confused, bewildered, and not a bit disoriented too.

At the least the Castle had provided that small mercy it did for everyone, and the journal was nearby, flopped open from where his smaller self had been doodling not a few moments before. ]

Ah... could someone perhaps tell me what day it is? I feel... I feel I have lost quite a bit of time. And a coat. I coat would be very nice right now..

[ Because the stunning sensation of being a man again and suddenly out in the cold and unclothed made wishing for one a bit beyond his grasp for the moment.

But all just in time for Valentine's.]

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Happy Valentine's Day Ashura and welcome back to the land of adulthood.

Where are you?

[Felix wasn't quite irresponsible enough to let a toddler out alone, though he'd been sleep-deprived enough by watching over the rambunctious child that he'd sit down for a moment on a bench and sleepily allowed his mind to wander. He wasn't sure if he'd actually drifted off, but the shout of alarm brings him out of it enough to realize he's lost sight of Ashura.

Cursing inwardly, he goes looking - though even as directionally-challenged as he might be, it wasn't difficult to spot the tracks in the snow.

He finds his lover restored and let's out a sigh that is mostly relief.]

There you are...

_{[Ashura turned, sagging in relief at seeing his beloved.]}

Felix! Thank the gods.

What day is it? Why am I out here? Where are my clothes?

_{[The questions rushed out in the midst of his still spinning mind, though he was calmer with Felix with him.]}

Valentine's...? You mean... February 14?

And I am in the garden, amongst some bushes - or at least I think so. It certainly looks like the Castle garden.

The very same. Hold on a minute, I'm heading down there now. I'll bring a robe for you.

[it takes her a few minutes to get down the stairs but she's soon in the garden looking around for her friend.]

[With a trace of amusement he unbuttoned his coat and slipped it around Ashura. It wouldn't cover much, but he was just taller enough for it to do the trick on the king's slightly smaller frame]

Slow down.

It is the fourteenth of the month. You are out here, darling, because you were apparently possessing of an endless supply of energy as a child, and you would not stay put in our apartment, and as for your clothes...well...I think you have literally outgrown them.

_{[Ashura accepted the coat gratefully and rose, perhaps a bit shakily, onto his feet. He came in close to Felix, wanting the comfort of the warmth he provided, not trusting his control of his Talent just yet.]}

I was a child...? So on a loss then.

Perhaps we can discuss in our apartment, dear? I need proper clothing, for one thing.

Over here, Phoebe.

_{[He was still crouched in the bushes, more for his decency than anything. He clutched the children's clothing to his groin, his hair providing the rest of the cover that it was able.]}

[Phoebe looks towards the voice and sees Ashura. She steps close enough to hold out the robe, though not so close that she'd be invading his personal space and risk seeing anything. She spreads it wide enough that he could stand and slip it on.]

Here you go. This might help a little.

_{[He rose quickly and into the robe, wrapping it about himself and sighing as he was offered far more decency.]}

Thank you, Phoebe. I was disoriented there for a bit...

[Phoebe smiles.]

Do you remember anything from the past week or so?

I have no objections.

[It would be warmer, and contain a soft couch to lay down on, for one]

_{[He nodded, glad, and took Felix's arm as they headed indoors, Agni and Sybil following. By now, they were used to transformations and such, so it was no big thing.]}

I hope I was not to much trouble for you, dear.

_{[He shook his head.]}

No, it is all a blur...

Define trouble...

Oh honey [You have her sympathies, really. Not remembering sucks.] um, you were a small child.

[She gestures to the clothes that had previously been preserving his dignity]

_{[He blinked and then sighed.]}

I do not know what to expect of that - well, perhaps I do. I have been a child before, albeit many years ago.

I hope I did not cause you or anyone else overmuch stress?

The sort that made you lose a bit of sleep in the night - and not for good reasons.

_{[He smiled faintly, hurrying through the halls and glad for his power, else his feet would have been freezing on the stone floors.]}

[It was just as well, since Ashura was far harder to carry around this way]

Only some trouble then.

[She smiles] Most of us only get the joys of childhood once in our lives.

[Stress, right, yeah.] I think Felix could use a bit of a rest now that you're back to yourself again. I gave him a hand as much as I could, though.

[Since, you know, he came knocking on her door asking for help.]

I fear I owe him more than I can say. It is hard enough when I was asleep in a painting for a month, I am sure, but a babe? I must have driven the man near insane.

_{[He smiled, grateful he had not cause the man too much stress.

He was even more grateful when he found their chambers, stepping in and quickly lighting a fire to warm them. He turned to Felix and leaned over to give him a soft kiss.]}

I shall make it up to you, dear. Perhaps once my limbs are less frozen.

No rush there. Just get yourself sorted and I will...

[He groaned, pressing fingers against his head at a slight dizzy spell, and sat on the couch]

...I will be right here. For awhile, I think...

_{[Ashura's bodily needs were forgotten at that sudden groan, turning to watch with concern as his lover sat down.]}

Felix are you all right? You are not coming down with anything are you?

[she chuckles]

A little, yes. I was able to at least give him a break so he could get some sleep.

I don't think so...

[Given that illnesses were nearly impossible in Paradisa, unless the castle willed otherwise.

He leaned his head back against the couch and closed his eyes]

_{[Ashura frowned, stroking his hair still, biting his lip.]}

You are absolutely sure? Perhaps you just need sleep.

Probably.

[He placed his hand over Ashura's and cracked open his eyes]

It's just been a very long couple of weeks.

_{[He nodded, shifting the grip so that their fingers twined. He leaned in, kissing his cheek.]}

Well, perhaps we should see you to bed then. A nap might do you good.

Haha, well, you have my thanks, Phoebe. I shall be sure to return the favor for you somehow.

[He gave Ashura a slightly rueful look]

I suppose this isn't the your ideal Valentine's Day.

[She laughs]

Don't worry about it. Have me over for tea sometime and we'll call it even.

I am sure your ideal one did not involve caring for a child almost half of it.

_{[ He stroked his hair and kissed, nuzzling softly.]}

I am content this way. If you need a nap then take it. You know how long I can take to bathe sometimes.

[Felix turned his head and kissed Ashura's knuckles]

All right.

_{[He smiled, brushing the other's lips with his fingers again. He leaned forward and rested their foreheads together.]}

Thank you, for taking care of me.

I couldn't have done otherwise in good conscience.

Perhaps not, and perhaps you could, but it still means a bit to me.

_{[His fingers slid down to grip the back of his neck, massaging gently.]}

Why don't you come join me in the bath and relax?

[After so much time bathing and caring for a small child, it's too hard to disassociate his lover from that. Not so soon, anyway.

He sighed and gave Ashura a vaguely guilty look]

No, that's alright. You go ahead.

_{[ Ashura looks vaguely disappointed, but only for a moment. He presses a soft kiss to his mouth.]}

Then climb abed. I shall join shortly.

_{[ With that he rose and meandered to their bath, shutting the door as he filled the tub and stepped in to wash himself properly, he felt, for the first time in a week.]}

I think that can be done. I would be most glad of the company, as would the little ones.

It's a date, then. Just let me know when and I'll be there.

I am free most afternoons. I like to go out in the mornings and tend to Svitana. He is getting restless since the weather is starting to warm enough for him to spend long times outside.

That sounds perfect. I'll let you get settled back into adult life and I'll come visit sometimes soon.

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