#Coraleye Darling

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Happy Holidays, darlings! 💋

#ts4 #ts4 render #sims 4 #Pin-up #Holiday card #gif #Coraleye Darling #saucy ts4

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Andrew has put the finishing touches on his room. He'll be having some sweet dreams tonight 🔥

Brindleton Baywatch poster by @mosneakers

#the grant legacy #ts4 legacy #generation 2 #andrew ambrose #coraleye darling #Vera got him hooked on My Darling #it's her mission to hook everyone pretty much #ts4 #thesims4 #sims 4 #sims4

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Happiest of birthdays to my lovely friend @mosneakers!! 🎉🎈🧁✨

Thankyou for always being around to be silly with me and share our sims adventures! If Coraleye and Kush were real people they’d be us for sure, lol! xD

I hope you’ve had a wonderful day, darling! 🥰💗💗

#ts4 #coraleye darling #kushali kohli #mosneakers

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Flashback to last New Year's Eve, when Coraleye celebrated New Year's Eve by bringing in the New Year with her long-distance date, while attending university in Britechester.

@surely-sims I wanna tag you in the original post because I just this bar just set this scene so perfectly 🤩💖

#ts4 #ts4 story #ts4 edit #sims 4 #the sims 4 #MD4season9 #MD4 #Coraleye Darling #Tycho Curious #NYE #We didn't see this because of the time skip #and since its still autumn in th story #this is what we get for NYE theme 🥂 #Britechester

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Erwin: Why do you always gotta be such a gentleman? Did you two end up doing anything with the Sage after the seance? Did you at least leave the door open? Give me something, dude! Tycho: [Playful laughter] No, man! I don't kiss and tell, okay? Is this really something we should even be talking about at a time like this, anyway?

Erwin: I'm sure Coni will come back eventually and they'll be all over each other before we know it. Besides... you're the one who put the image in my head. Of course I'm gonna want to know all the details. Tell me! Tycho: I was just telling you about our trip. [Chuckles] I told you everything I possibly can.

Erwin: Thought we were best friends. [Scowls] We used to tell each other everything.

Tycho: Hm? [Sighs] Okay fine. I'll tell you what she whispered to me on Spooky Day night... But I'm keeping it vague.

Erwin's curiosity piques, and Tycho pulls himself forward slightly. Like a game of telephone, Tycho relays the heavenly message Coraleye previously whispered against his ear. He quickly lays back down before Erwin has a chance to register a reaction.

Tycho: Well...?

Erwin grins down at him, satisfied, with his typical Erwin grin. He playfully nudges Tycho's leg. Erwin: I think if she said anything like that to me... I'd die on the spot.

Tycho: Ha. Yeah, made me wish I—

Coraleye: [Knocks twice, muffled voice, through door] Knock-knock!

Coraleye: [Opens the door] It's just me. [Sniffles, wipes her face on sleeve]

Tycho: [Lovingly] Hey, you... Erwin: Speaking of the devil!

Coraleye: [Giggles] I had a feeling I was being summoned. What were you guys talking about? Erwin: Tyke was just telling me about your trip to the Realm. And Spooky Day... Coraleye: Aw, no spoilers! How do you know I didn't want to share too?

Tycho: —So are you doing okay, honey? How's Glo holding up?

Coraleye: [Sighs] Honestly, I've never really seen him like this. He's pretty broken up about this. Personally, I'm still kinda in shock. Tycho: Is there anything I can do? Coraleye: Yeah, actually. He's being really quiet about the whole break-up. He isn't telling me much of anything. Would you go spend some time with him? Maybe he'll be more open with his best friend. I'm gonna try to get ahold of Coni in the meantime.

#ts4 #sims 4 #the sims 4 #ts4 story #MD4season10 #MD4 #Coraleye Darling #Tycho Curious #Erwin Pries #Strangerville #Gif #flashing Gif

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Coraleye: See, Grandpa? Here they are! You see that ring? Glo proposed to Coni! He proposed with Grandma Aggy's ring that you passed down to him. Isn't that just so beautiful? Coraleye beams as she proudly flips through each of Coni and Sunglo's holiday-themed engagement photos:

Seymour lovingly gazes at the photos, his trembling hands clinging to Coraleye, her arms wrapped securely around him. While Seymour may not fully grasp the concept behind the holiday-themed attire in the pictures, or the logistics of his grandson's unconventional three-way marriage, his heart overflows with love, unwilling to ever let her go.

Seymour: [Croaking voice] Oh! Ha-ha! How about that... she said "yes"? Coraleye: [Nods enthusiastically] Mm-hmm. She sure did, Grandpa.

Meanwhile, Tycho watches intently, mentally capturing each moment, as the love of his life and his cherished friend and mentor engage in this heartfelt exchange. He understands why Coni rushed to celebrate Winterfest before the elections and why emotions run so tender for him—it's a fleeting moment, and things will never be like this again. Tycho: [Trying to get out of his own head] Hey, Sy— maybe if you're feeling up for it, you can officiate their wedding too? [Swallows hard] Like you did Coraleye's...

Seymour smiles at Tycho and nods in agreement, squeezing Coraleye tightly once again. Coraleye: Love that idea, honey. I'm sure they would too.

Coraleye is just about to suggest Sy blow out his candles on his special zombie birthday cake, when the doorbell rings. Coraleye: Oh! A trick-or-treater! Tyke, do you mind staying with Grandpa while I—

Kirsten: You two go ahead. I've been stuck in the bathroom the past 15 minutes, missed most of the movie, and I want to try to get your Grandpa to catch me up!

#ts4 #sims 4 #the sims 4 #ts4 story #MD4season10 #MD4 #Brindleton Bay #Kirsten Darling #Seymour Darling #Coraleye Darling #Tycho Curious #Sunglo Darling #Cecilia Bot #Aurora Darling #Spooky Day

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Coraleye Darling in: Brindleton Bay-watch 🌊

Had to try out this hair @simandy what have u done 🥴😩

#I really thought the 70s suited Corie best but damn 90s bombshell Coraleye hits different 😳 #Tycho won't survive this lol #ts4 #ts4 edit #MD4 #Coraleye Darling #simandy #new pfp needless to say xD

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Seymour: [Croaky voice] My sisters love me now, but oh, Persy sure wasn't too thrilled to have me as her baby brother back in those days! [Soft chuckle] She wanted me dead.

Tycho: No, I'm sure she was just adjusting.

Coraleye: Yeah! I bet it all changed for her when she saw your handsome little face.

Seymour: It took her some time to warm up to me. Even then the little shit preferred her animals and imaginary friends.

Coraleye: [Smiles] Uncle Bo...

Kirsten: And she wasn't even the one they considered "troubled." Gwendolyn, now that's the one they had to watch out for...

Gwendolyn Darling

Mr. and Mrs. Darling often wondered what kind of personality —if any— Gwendolyn would have developed if it weren't for the invention of the modern television. Her entire demeanor was made up of pieces of tidbits she collected from her time spent in front of the screen.

Despite the children from school finding her rather strange, Gwendolyn navigated social settings with ease. She'd smile like a dazzling silver screen starlet, and crack jokes like a beloved gameshow host.

Persephone Darling

Persephone was a very grumpy and irritable child. often opting to keep to herself due to her crippling social awkwardness. As Seymour explained, her only real friends were creatures with feathers or four legs, as well as those conjured by her imagination. But where she lacked in cheerfulness, she made up for in athleticism and harbored a profound passion for animals. Persephone maintained an active lifestyle and found enjoyment in a variety of sports, spanning from swimming and ball games to the art of ballet.

As Seymour's due date drew closer, a knock on the door followed by the family dog barking madly signaled an unexpected visit from Agnes's nephew, Mortimer—a visit undoubtedly orchestrated by Cornelia. As if he were being forced to recite the offer against his will, Mortimer reluctantly extended his services to babysit the girls, as her days grew busier with a new baby. Agnes appreciated the offer and could've certainly used his help, but she knew well that Mortimer, being a teenage boy, would likely rather be off doing something else, rather than tasked with keeping an eye on his younger cousins.

Agnes remembered back to her sister Cornelia's assertion that Mortimer's best friend, Bella Bachelor, was beginning to "smile at him in a different way now." Struck with a clever idea, Agnes proposed a deal to Mortimer: If he would be willing to babysit the girls and take good care of them during her labor and the early days with the new baby, he could bring Bella along to assist him. Considering his mother didn't allow him and Bella to be alone anymore, Mortimer lit up like a lightbulb, and eagerly accepted. He did request, however, that Agnes not mention Bella's involvement in this arrangement to his mother.

And it sure was lucky the Darlings got a babysitter just in time, for not long after, in the early hours of the morning at 4:27 AM, on All Hallow's Eve, the Darlings welcomed a bouncing baby boy with little babydoll eyes. They held him close, celebrating the first happy birthday of many more to come.

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Coraleye: Well, I think the trick-or-treaters seem to be satisfied for the night. Think we should call it? Tycho arches an eyebrow, his gaze lingering on Coraleye. She playfully giggles as he reaches for her like a greedy child grabbing for their treats, pulling her onto the shoe bench with a yearning intensity. Candy spills from the bowl, unnoticed in the heat of their interaction. Tycho: Maybe a few more minutes can't hurt. Just to be sure.

Candy scattered everywhere, the sounds of their fervent kisses are hushed by the thriller playing from the living room TV on full volume, where Seymour and Kirsten's attention remains captured.

Tycho: [Reluctantly whispers] Baby, please... it'd be impossible to explain this if we got caught...

Coraleye: [Giggles] I guess you're right. Here, help me pick up this mess.

As Coraleye places the candy bowl back on the table, Tycho trails behind, grabbing her hand.

Tycho: I think you got me hooked...

Coraleye: [Laughs softly] Oops... Tycho: Still planning on sharing the rest of your Grandma Agnes encounter with Seymour? I'm sure he'd love to hear more, it'd be a great birthday gift. Coraleye: [frowns and hesitates] I... guess I should, huh? Considering it's likely his last —

Tycho: Shh... No. Don't say that. Come here. Coraleye silently throws her arms around him, and he gently rocks her, soothing away her fears. Tycho: Ready, darling?

After a beat, they gather their composure and head toward the living room. Kirsten, having just finished up in the restroom, looks at them with a knowing "I was your age once" grin.

Kirsten: Ah, there you two are. Done handing out your goodies? Grandpa's been so excited to hear more about your visit with Grandma Agnes! What did she tell you next, sweetheart?

Coraleye: Oh lots of things! On the way back, she gave me lots of life advice, family anecdotes, and we also talked about love... [discreetly looks back and winks at Tycho] But the real highlight was when she walked me through what I'd argue is the most important chapter of her life: the story of how you, Grandpa, came to be.

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Coraleye: [voice quivering, barely audible] I... I don't understand? How did this happen? I called out for your mom, Morgyn, not my great-grandmother...

Morgyn: When we open the doors, we don't always have control over who enters them...

Coraleye makes a feeble attempt to clear her throat. Coraleye: Grandma Agnes? Agnes Darling? Is that really you?

Agnes: Why of course, my dear, who else? I apologize for intruding, but I just couldn't help myself. Come darling, I'd like to take you with me for a short while. Share some stories with you, first hand.

Morgyn: I believe she's inviting you to astral-project with her.

Coraleye: [Eyes light up] Really? Oh! But...Rosemary... Morgyn: Darling, that can wait. It's the afterlife, afterall. She isn't going anywhere anytime soon. [Chuckles] Tycho: [Hesitant sigh] Morgyn's right. This isn't an everyday opportunity. You should go. We'll be right here, patiently waiting for your return. Coraleye smiles lovingly at Tycho and turns to Morgyn.

Coraleye: Do... do you really think it's safe, though?

Morgyn: I do. But if anything goes wrong, you know the spell. Just call for me and I'm there.

Tycho gently steals Coraleye away from Morgyn's reassuring gaze and kisses her deeply. Tycho: We're there.

Morgyn: [Chuckles] Yes, I'll be sure to bring him along too. Now hurry, you don't want to keep her waiting.

Coraleye scurries over to the specter, her arms stretched wide, awaiting her hands. Agnes: [Doting lovingly] Oh, let me get a good look at you! My goodness, look at those eyes! Little Coraleye Tempest Rose Darling. My heir... isn't that right? Coraleye: [Beaming proudly] Yes!

Agnes: Wonderful! You've blossomed into a radiant young woman, my darling. Your great-grandfather Eric and I have been watching over you, fondly. [Cheekily] You've had quite the journey, love.

Tycho anxiously watches Coraleye interacting with the spirit of her great-grandmother.

Morgyn: Hey... [Nudges Tycho with elbow, whispering] What are you worrying about? This is all part of the craft for a proficient spellcaster like her. Everything's going to be fine, okay?

Agnes: [Peeks around behind Coraleye] I promise I'll keep her safe! If you both don't mind, I'd like to show my granddaughter a small window into her family history, what life was like in my day. [Sparkling smile]

Coraleye's eyes begin to glow, and she blows a heartfelt kiss to the others as she and Agnes fade away completely.

Tycho: What just happened, Morgyn? Why did she just disappear like that? I thought astral-projection involved traveling outside of the physical body... Morgyn: Just relax, okay? The rules of spellcraft in this realm don't always operate the same way they do on the outside.

Tycho: Well, what are we supposed to do while we wait for her to get back? Morgyn: [Shrugs] I don't know; I guess we could hold our breath? [Grin]

#we're gettin a TRUE crossover 😁 #ts4 #MD4season10 #MD4 #Coraleye Darling #Tycho Curious #RealmOfMagicGetaway #Morgyn Ember #Agnes Darling #Many Moons Ago #Many Moons Ago: Gen 1 #MMA Gen 1: Ch. 16

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After tenderly tucking their two darling daughters safely into their warm and cozy beds, Agnes and Erik retire to the master bedroom, preparing to turn in for the night. A bittersweet image is reflected from the luxurious vanity mirror. With each delicate stroke of Agnes's ornate bronze hair brush, her silky golden locks unveil brief glimpses of a hidden frown.

Coraleye beams in awe, watching Agnes's reflection in the mirror. Coraleye: Grandma, you're the epitome of grace and beauty. Look at you! Agnes: [Gently nudges Corarleye with her elbow] Oh quit that, will you.

Coraleye's smile starts to fade. Coraleye: But you look so sad. Even after getting to move back to your home in Sunset Valley? You really weren't excited about having a third baby at this point, were you?

Agnes: I didn't want to be expecting, no. I least I thought I didn't, anyway. Until this night, when I found out I wasn't. That's when the truth was realized.

Coraleye: Oh...

Erik: Aggy, baby, what is it? I thought you didn't want any more kids right now. I figured you'd be glad about your monthly visitor.

Agnes: [Sniffles] I thought so too, darling. I suppose I allowed myself to become excited about the idea. Turns out I'm actually quite disappointed, if I'm being perfectly honest.

Erik continues offering solace to his wife, urging her to confide in him. The spirit of Agnes guiding Coraleye approaches Erik, studying the remaining youth in his features. She gently rests her hand on his chest; though Erik cannot feel her touch, the emotional resonance of the exchange hits Coraleye like a wave, as she wraps her arms around herself in an attempt to hold herself together.

Agnes: He's so young here; What has time done to you, my love? Coraleye, darling, life is awfully short. I want you to always remember, to hold onto your memories and all your heart's desires for as long as you can, and never make the mistake of not listening to them. One day you'll blink, and your memory won't be like it is now.

Coraleye's trembling frown gives way, and tears drop down her rosy cheeks, unable to contain them any longer.

Erik puts on a record, and the vintage melody fills the room. By her hands, Erik leads Agnes to her feet, where he gently wipes the tears from her face. Erik: Let's dance, honey.

Agnes: [Giggles] Erik! What are you doing? It's getting late, we should get to bed. Erik: Aggy baby, if you want a baby, then I've got work to do! We'll figure out the details later, okay? Agnes laughs joyfully as Erik pulls her in closer for a slow dance.

The spirit-guide Agnes smiles at her great-granddaughter lovingly. Her brows furrow as her focus then hones in on Coraleye's tears, still flowing. She gently wipes away a tear and whispers words of comfort.

Agnes: What's the matter, my love?

Coraleye: [Sniffles and wipes eyes] It's just... you two are so incredibly sweet. The love you share is so obvious. The way he looks at you, Grandma! I'm so scared my future won't measure up to yours, or my parents', even. I worry that I'm falling short of the legacy and everything else.

Agnes: Oh, honey... listen to me. Agnes affectionately traces Coraleye's hair behind her ear.

Agnes: You don't have to go about this in the same manner that we did! Forge your own path, dear. The essence of this legacy lies in granting second chances to someone we love, provided they're deemed worthy. It's a profound responsibility for one heart. Understand, the journey won't be simple should you decide to embrace it. Coraleye: ...Should I decide to embrace it.

Agnes: I share this with you not to instill fear, but to equip you for the challenges that lie ahead. Soon, my dear, you'll face a profound pain that may feel insurmountable. Yet, I know you are very capable of weathering it.

Coraleye: [Concerned tone] Grandma, how do you know this? Are you able to see the future? Agnes: The privilege of magic and resurrections isn't taken lightly, and it doesn't come without consequences. Our currency for second chances and love is excruciating pain. Some may see it as a curse, but I find it makes these tender moments all the sweeter. The choice of who is worthy of navigating this journey by your side, is ultimately up to you.

Coraleye: But Grandma... How will I know who that person is? That they can be trusted?

Agnes: You see the way your grandfather looks at me in this moment? That's how I knew, honey. Coraleye ponders for a brief moment, watching them dance gleefully around the room. As their kisses grow more passionate, she senses that her time to observe is running out. Just before the spirit Agnes concludes the session, Coraleye speaks up, her voice breaking.

Coraleye: I... I think I've seen that look before.

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Erwin and Coraleye pace side by side around the perimeter of the Old Penelope Bunker, Astro Pup faithfully trailing close behind. Erwin occasionally casts sympathetic glances up at Coraleye, as she repeatedly dials Coni's number, waiting in vain for her to answer.

Erwin: I don't think we're gonna hear from her any time soon, honey. Maybe you should give it a break for tonight.

Coraleye: [Long sigh] I'd just like to know if she's okay, that's all.

Erwin: I know you would, Eyelash, I know. We just have to give it time. This might be a good time to look into things a little further...

Coraleye, lost in her attempt to make yet another call, barely registers Erwin's words, as she absentmindedly listens to the droning of the phone ringing again.

Coraleye: [Leaving message] Hey babe, it's me again. Sorry for blowing up your phone. I... I just want to know if you're okay, Coni. You're still family to us. We're not giving up on you. Just... Please check in, okay? I... I love you. Bye.

Erwin: Hey Cor? This situation... it's not exactly sparking any inspiration in you, is it?

Coraleye: [Preoccupied with phone] ...Hm?

Erwin: Like have you possibly considered a change of scenery like your brother did? Can you trust him? ...Tycho?

Coraleye: Can I trust Tycho? ...Yeah...? [Sets phone down and redirects focus] What makes you ask something like that?

Erwin: ...You mean apart from my selfish and delusional fantasy that you'll change your mind and one day decide to be mine instead?

Coraleye laughs and playfully rolls her eyes, prompting Astro to nudge her to initiate pets. Coraleye grants the dog a pet on the nuzzle without breaking her gaze with Erwin. Coraleye: ...Right. Apart from that.

Erwin: [Smiles, glancing at the ground] Just making sure.

Coraleye: Erwin, I... Erwin: Have a weird feeling about all of this, too?

Coraleye: [Nods absentmindedly] ...Yeah. Things seem... off.

Erwin: Couldn't agree more. Cecilia gets destroyed in an "accident" when alone with Coni, and Glo dumps her that same night? It doesn't add up.

Coraleye: What were you thinking? Erwin takes a moment to survey the surrounding area before leaning in.

Erwin: You know, I'm piecing together a theory, but it's not quite there yet. What do you say you send Curious home and spend the night with me tonight? Then we could go over it? Coraleye: [Laughs softly] Sorry, Pries, I'm afraid I'll have to pass on that offer. But promise me one thing... Please just never change, okay?

#ts4 #sims 4 #the sims 4 #ts4 story #MD4season10 #MD4 #Strangerville #Erwin Pries #Coraleye Darling

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Coraleye calls out to the dead for the loving mother, letting her know her child would like to see her. She speaks softly into the atmosphere, drawing death so near with her delicate incantations, the veil that separates the realm of the living from the realm of the dead is now only made of lace.

With their head lowered and eyes closed, Morgyn immerses themselves in Coraleye's voice, infusing intention into her words. Tycho tries emulating their concentration, sneakily stealing glances at Coraleye from the corner of his eye. He's captivated by her craft, as if she might as well be beckoning him instead. He becomes hyper-fixated on the movements that her hand makes as he holds it tight, and begins to wonder whether or not those movements are being mirrored on both hands.

The energy in the room insidiously shifts to a hushed stillness. Even the circle of flames, which danced erratically seconds ago, now settles with an uncanny anticipation, casting eerie shadows with unknown intentions into every corner. Coraleye shudders, she can feel the presence of an extra entity lingering behind her, but it isn't Rosemary.

Ripping through the silence, a guttural yelp escapes Coraleye's lips and she scrambles over the sacred circle of flames reaching out and clutching onto any arms within her grasp that she could seek refuge in. She holds onto Tycho and Morgyn for dear life. Coraleye: SOMETHING TOUCHED MY SHOULDER! [Stuttering] I-it... it grabbed me! It was definitely someone's hand... Morgyn: Are you sure it was- Coraleye: YES! There's no mistaking. Someone else is in the room with us.

Their eyes dart around the room in panic, and a short silence falls upon them, before Tycho hesitantly musters something up. Tycho: Well Cor... This is a séance... right? I mean, isn't that the whole point?

[Another pause]

Morgyn: [Bursts into fits of laughter]

Coraleye tries to maintain a frown, but the laughter becomes infectious and soon all three are joining in on it. Coraleye: [Affectionately touches Tycho's face] Well... I was expecting Mama Rosemary and whoever touched me was NOT her. It startled me, okay?

Tycho: Yes, that was made apparent by the little squeaky sound you made when you leapt across the fire.

Coraleye: Squeaky sound? How very dare you! I did not squeak! I gasped.

Morgyn: No, you definitely squeaked...

Coraleye: What?! You're taking his side on this?! Tycho's thoughts wander back to Coraleye's hands. He glances at Morgyn, who promptly gives a swift double tap to Coraleye's hand, still resting on their leg, as if silently asking, "are we good now?"

Coraleye: [Swiftly pulling her hand away] I'm so sorry about that, I didn't realize—

Morgyn: Darling, you were right about that presence not being my mother's... I think someone is here to see you... Tycho: Wait... Is that who I think it is?

Coraleye: ...Grandma Agnes?

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Coraleye: [Reading cheerfully to the spellcaster children] ...And alongside Mooncasters, Mermaids, Fairies, and other enchanted beings who draw their powers from the moon, there were also MOOO-casters! The children laugh and giggle.

Coraleye: Moocasters, a special group of spellcasters, revived and perfected the ancient Myshupotamian tradition of taming and breeding cowplants. In the Great War against vampires, they teamed up with the Mooncasters, cross-breeding cowplants to make them mobile. However, things took an unexpected turn when one of the cowplants—

Coraleye: Oh... maybe we should finish the rest of this story when these little ones are a bit older, yeah...? It gets a little... graphic.

Tycho, having already read ahead over Coraleye's shoulder, envisions this scene unfolding a few years later. The children are a bit older, and Coraleye has aged too. The only notable difference is Tycho's absence.

Tycho: Yeah, that's probably for the best.

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Finally ready for the séance, Coraleye and Tycho meet Morgyn in the mystical Spellweaver's district. They follow them down a cobblestone pathway, and arrive at a quiet and secluded space within a building connecting to other spellcaster businesses now closed for the night.

Morgyn: Well... here we are. I'm hoping this spot will suffice? Coraleye: Are you kidding? This is beautiful, Morgyn! I can feel the electricity in the air! [Excited shivers] Tycho: I'm sorry I have to ask this, but... is this not a fire hazard? You didn't... take the time to light each of theses candles individually... [softens tone]... did you?

Morgyn chuckles, gesturing toward the practical magic emblem on the ground. Morgyn: No. I used magic to arrange and light the candles.

Tycho: Coraleye mentioned, when we were in bed the other night, that it's best to conserve magic whenever possible. Personally, I'd have skipped using it if I were in charge of arranging this. Coraleye: [Giggles and playfully taps Tycho on the nose with the tip of her finger] Well you don't have magic, you dork!

Tycho: Just saying... Even if I did... I'd use my hands.

Coraleye laces her fingers between Tycho's and smiles. Coraleye: I've been teaching him all I can about magic, he's learning fast.

Morgyn: I see that. [Directs attention to Tycho] I'm delighted to see your curiosity about our ways burn so bright; it's very reminiscent of when I guided Coraleye in her earlier days as my pupil. Remember, there's more than one way to light a candle, and a skilled Spellcaster can perform quite efficiently with their wand.

Coraleye: [Short burst of laughter] Okay you two, let's get started, shall we? Coraleye gently nudges their chests, gracefully slipping between them as if swinging open a set of double doors.

She conjures a piece of chalk and draws a circle on the floor. Morgyn and Tycho follow her lead, gathering around it.

Tycho: Serious question; I know everything comes with a risk in one way or another, but is this dangerous at all? Is there any chance I, not being a spellcaster and whatnot could... you know... not make it out? Alive?

Morgyn: [Making direct eye contact with Tycho] Rest assured, you have my personal guarantee that I would never let that happen. Besides, Coraleye is an excellent medium, and we can trust that we're safe with her skills. Alright, let's get started. [Holds out hands] ...Hands?

Tycho: [Smirking] I should've known this was all some scheme to get closer to Coraleye again. You're already trying to hold her hand!

Morgyn: How can you be sure I wasn't scheming to hold your hand?

Coraleye: Okay, okay... Can we get started now? Quickly, before I get any ideas. [Laughter]

Tycho: Hm? What kind of ideas? Coraleye: [Playfully scolding] Tycho! We have work to do! Tycho: [Unfazed] I'm just curious, Erwin would never let me hear the end of it if I didn't pry after a comment like that... Morgyn: No, he's right, I'd like to hear these ideas. Please, elaborate... Coraleye: Stop it you two! If we're going to do a séance, we have to try to be serious. Morgyn: Very well, Let's be serious...

A few lingering giggles fade away as the group finally compose themselves and join hands. A jade green flame engulfs the chalk circle and the séance commences.

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[mosneakers]

L.: When Morgyn informed me that you and your little pet were invited to dinner, I wasn't quite sure how to appease the palates of those with... simpler backgrounds, such as yourselves. Morgyn: L. can conjure up a delightful roasted duck, so I suggested that. L.: [Rolls eyes] Let's hope it meets your standards, your highness...

Simeon: Disregard her snark. L. wouldn't admit it, but she'll never pass up the opportunity to host festivities for guests. The three of us usually gather for these dinners weekly, and it's not often we invite others to join. I think she's secretly over the moon about having you two here tonight.

L: Oh please. Must we, with the theatrics, Simeon? These two wouldn't exactly be my pick of the litter, under normal circumstances, but with all things carefully considered, this is a unique spectacle I couldn't dream of missing. [Mischievous grin]

Coraleye: [Teasingly] Well, I love you too, L. Thanks again for having us. Tonight has been so lovely. This whole trip has so far. I'm having so much fun showing Tycho our little world of magic! Coraleye beams over at Tycho, and he reciprocates her smile as he takes a sip of nectar and nods in agreement, places the glass down in front of him, focusing carefully on not knocking anything over.

Morgyn: The experience of seeing the Realm once again from the eyes of a newcomer, well it's... Coraleye tenderly traces her hand up the length of Tycho's leg and gazes piercingly into Morgyn's eyes. Coraleye: ...Exhilarating, no? Morgyn: It's... unforgettable.

Simeon: [Clears throat] —Speaking of newcomers, Ms. Darling, we haven't had the chance to tell you how delighted we are to have so many new Darlings earning their rite back. L.: Because the Realm wasn't crawling with enough of them as it was...

Simeon: It's encouraging to see the older generation embracing their magic again. About time Kirsten came around.

Coraleye: [Smiles proudly] Yeah, she's... warming up to it. The new ways are a lot different than what she's used to, but she's getting there. Right, Tyke? Tycho: I'd say so. I've definitely caught her practicing a lot more lately. I know she has her reservations, but she's clearly in her element now that she's spellcasting again. And honestly, that's how it should be. The Darlings and magic go hand in hand. Morgyn: Indeed. Not only is your grandmother an incredibly skilled spellcaster, Coraleye, but an adept medium. It's rather impressive. It seems every encounter I have with her, she never misses an opportunity to boast about you following her path. Coraleye: [Coy smile] Yes. but I haven't really practiced in a while, so I may not be very in-touch with that skill at the moment.

Tycho: And for good reason. Your prior attempts to communicate with the dead haven't exactly been a trip to the beach.

Morgyn exhaled sharply and their face became flushed. Morgyn: Well, they certainly weren't all bad, once she got the hang of it. Tycho: That's not how I remember it. Morgyn: Well, I digress. Morgyn shifts forward with a slight intensity, preparing to delve into a matter of great importance. Morgyn: Coraleye, I'm certain your natural abilities are just keen as ever before... but I may just have a proposition for that may help you regain that sense once more, if you're feeling up for the challenge, of course. Coraleye: Hm? What is it? Morgyn: There are a few matters I'd like to discuss with my mother.

Coraleye: Mama Rosemary? Morgyn: Indeed. And I couldn't think of a more divine being to conduct a séance for her. She was always so fond of you. First and foremost, I recognize that these activities may be overwhelming for you. Your comfort is my utmost concern, so you can absolutely decline or back out at any point. And of course your guest is welcome to join us, but aside from that, it would be just us. What are your thoughts?

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