Simon Pechthold

Armonía, that's a wonderful name. You have my gratitude. If you ever need a favor I can fulfill, don't hesitate to ask.

(He nodded a small bow of thanks with a smile.)

*Oh! Hm... uh oh. That... didn't quite register as a name.*

S-sorry, that... it didn't come out in English...

It's quite a-alright... we'll be okay.

Thank you so much, no matter what. I feared we would be that small forever..

Huh? I thought we... had met briefly before... did we not? Or did I just hear your name in passing..?

...

...

What is happening..?

No, no, I promise, we knew that would happen eventually... your help has been wonderful, and you've done more than we could have expected.

Thank you, Nimbus.

Hah, wait for what?

(He settled on the couch, easing them down onto the cushion beside him.)

We've got all the time in the world, love.

(He laughs softly, then offers them his hands.)

Let's get you somewhere more comfortable than the floor, especially if you'd like to take another quick nap.

(He chuckled softly.)

You look comfortable, love.

(He leaned forward and gave them both a soft peck on the forehead.)

It absolutely will.

Oh, that's a lovely spin on it! You're both wonderful.

Heh, like adorable conjoined twins...

It's okay, love, you're both still with me..! I'd hoped we'd have more time together as a trio, but the stream has other plans it seems.

(He cupped Hershel's cheek with a small smile.)

It'll be okay.

Oh– fuck, I think you're merging back together..!

*Can I— is there— anything???*

Oh dear, hah, ate you both alright?

(He knelt and offered a hand to them both.)

Outside of crashing into one another, does it feel good to be full size again?

(The sensation is strange, but masked by the feeling of a gentle ocean flow. It feels good to finally be his proper size again.

He stands, feeling as though he's towering over everything.)

... my god...

(He takes their hands, nervous despite his trust in Nimbus, and pulls in a deep breath before holding and nodding.)

(He glances at the others for a moment before nodding.)

Thank you..!

(He looks up at them in awe, eyes practically sparkling as they reflect their light.)

I-indeed we are..!

(He wakes slowly, fully rested for the first time in only god knows how long. The light of the ocean is gentle on his eyes, but he squints against it.)

Hm..? W-what's—

(Though he desperately wanted to stay awake and comfort Hershel, his exhaustion was swiftly pulling him back to sleep.

He reached up and cupped Hershel's cheek, smiling at him.)

I love you... wake me if y'need me... you 'n' Des both...

(It was just about all the energy he had left.)

(He returns the affection with a sleepy smile that falters as he registers Hershel's tone.)

Y'sure, love..? You sound upset...

(His face scrunched as an eye opened halfway. He glanced around blearily.)

Wha's goin' on..?

Mmm... m'kay...

(He kisses them both on the head before slowly shimmying down and drifting off completely.)

(He waves the other fae over, half asleep.)

Deeees... c'mere... pretty please..?

(He finishes eating as they talk, gaze bouncing back and forth. Eventually, he shifts against one of the throw pillows, already starting to slip into a doze.)

(He bursts out laughing, doubling over completely.)

(He laughs brightly.)

No, ha! I just wasn't sure—

(He coughs, turning to stare at Desmond wide-eyed.)

You have GOT to be joking! A hag?! Do you see yourself?!

(He would be eating faster if he wasn't regularly sparing glances at Hershel's older self.

He leans in to whisper to the fae.)

We all turn out pretty good-looking, if I do say so myself..!

(He chuckled softly.)

I wouldn't be much help even if I was full size, I feel like I could sleep for an eternity...

(He swiftly planted a teary kiss on each of their cheeks before returning to the hug.

It took quite a while to compose himself, eventually pulling away and scrubbing at his face with his sleeves.)

I-I think we all n-need food and sleep...