Alistair Blackwood

+
"Against her own brother!?"

"Let's be honest. She likely would love the chance to teach him a lesson for being so cruel to his children. We're not talking about killing anyone, after all. Avoiding it, in fact."

+another head. Though I'm sure you know a child of the moon is better equipped for this chance since she has domain over memories, as well. Yes...that is an idea..."

"What...are you thinking?"

"Her side is much kinder to mortals. If we gather her fae for a ritual...maybe she'll help?"+

"That is true... We were friends once..."

Julian nodded in response.

"Considering ideally, Elio would also forget you exist. Otherwise you'll be trapped in a cycle of fae hunters."

"Making a God forget! And one of the pantheon heads! Is that even possible?!"

The fae chuckled.

"I'm a son of+

"None in this complex that I've been told. If I have, I would have called you to make sure you were alright. Worst part is thinking about how ACs are more likely to break down. I really hope summer isn't going to be as chaotic."

"Much more comfortable, yes."

He gave a soft laugh, wrapping an arm around his boyfriend.

"...And I'm not sure whether or not I regret giving my assistants the holidays off. So many heating systems broke down..."

As he expected, putting the honey in his own tea as he sat down.

"Oh...habits..."

Alistair chuckled, removing his wig.

"...That's a bit better."

"Almost ready."

He loaded up a tray with the tea and cups. Maybe some honey and sugar just in case before heading back to the living room.

"It's ready."

Alistair smiled, leaning down to pet the cat.

"Maybe. Don't know until they meet properly since Mango can fly. I should bring him by more."

"I'll be back as fast as I can."

Alistair rushed to the kitchen. Tea. Quickly but not so fast it ruined it...

"I wish I brought Mango now."

He couldn't help a soft laugh, still hanging onto him.

"Maybe I should make the tea. You look like you need the rest more, honestly."

"Yeah...guess we both are. Tea and cuddles, dear?"

Okay! Not mad at him. The vampire quickly hugged him back.

"...I'm sorry I've been away... Lots of emergency calls and holiday stuff. But...more importantly, are you alright?"

Alistair froze, having been about to knock. Shit...he hoped it wasn't from being busy and Rose was upset... He gently knocked. If that was the case, better to take the scolding. If not, time to be a good boyfriend and see what WAS wrong.

+fae instantly went for the bookshelf.

"Feel free to sit down. Let's see with my spell books... Severing a divine connection... I'm guessing you don't want to risk him forgetting you?"

The vampire nodded as he sat down.

"Only if we seriously have no other choice..."

Julian gave a nod, stepping away, it was now more obvious that his ears looked pointed like Alex's but also like fins and scales on his chest. He also seemed to have gills on his neck. He lead them into a living room with pretty simple wooden furniture including some couches and a bookcase.

The+

+So your name got around just from you stealing the heart of someone on the dull side of the pantheon when it would hurt him. ...Rumor was true, then? Lorenzo found out everything and bit you. Man... You two want to come in and I'll see if I got anything?"

+powers for a memory potion. Again... So you're that John... The mortal that made a sun fae sin~."

"How...so you know everything?"

"Potion is just wearing off, huh? Alex used to bring you here. You two were still deciding whether to live on the farms or here once he was done with his mission.+

Alistair took a deep breath.

"He's a son of Eros who can't complete his mission... Someone tricked him into a situation where...he's stuck."

"Oh! You're talking about Alex! He gave up on that potion, huh?"

Julian chuckled.

"Don't give me that look. I know someone ask Lyra to use her lunar+

+"Neither of you two are fae. Got the aura of people that need to fear holy magic. How do I know you're not trying to weaken a fae to kill them?"

Alistair froze. Saying it was his ex was NOT going to help.

"All depends on if I can even help. Name's Julian. Well...not really but it's more fun to have a name that isn't so predictable, right?"

"I'm...John. And this is Adam. We're looking for knowledge to help someone sever their connect to their divine parent."

There was a pause from the fae.

+

+don't like being disturbed? We can take our leave."

"No. Others just don't talk to the fae that likes to talk to people from other dimensions...."

As if on cue, the water fae looked at Adam.

"You have that aura...of not being from here! Mom was a witch so I can read that stuff."

+them like he'd just woken up from a nap, one hand lazily on the door handle still and the other on his hip just below his bare chest.

"Huh? Outsider? You must have not talked to anyone else here yet to be coming here."

That certainly had the vampire's attention.

"I'm sorry? Is it because you+

"If I came here...it was in my memory gaps. But I still have my universes knowledge on fae. Long as we don't barge in and take hits if we're not welcomed, we should be fine."

He slowly approached the door, knocking.

A young man with tanned skin and dark blue hair and eyes answered. He looked at+

"It's the child of the water god. So I mean more there's a chance like how tides change, his children are at risk of being...very emotional."

+pond covering half the front yard.

"Highly likely to be a child of Marino, the ocean god. Let's hope they're in a good mood, then. Are you holding up alright, Alex? I...don't want to assume you are just because I am. This is normal to me."

"They shouldn't. But some might still...well, hate our presence..."

He slowly started moving, looking around the village.

"Any houses that scream artsy should be safe... Even if they're half-siblings of Alex, it means they also rebelled."

The vampire paused, looking at a house that had a huge+

i don’t know much about you folks… but i can tell you as sure as the sun’s gonna come up tomorrow: y’all keep going, and y’all keep trying.

+simple cottages. All seemed actually personal and unique for how it sounded like the fae were encouraged to live. Even sounds of children out of view from the portal.

"Our best bet is seeing if they have a library or finding a fae of the less...strict side of the pantheon.'

Alistair took a deep breath, squeezing Adam's hand and stepping through. It was like the opposite of his void portals. A bright light but he kept moving forward to the other side.

He didn't stop until he reached the other side. The path kept going but it now was surrounded by what looked like+