[Smiles and buries my face into Azrael's shoulder when he pulls me in close. I watch as he gives your shoulder a thankful squeeze]

We'll see you soon. Kimi

~ rainy day when you really need it. Or use it as a flashlight in dark places. It used to be red, but Hades turned me blue.

{Grins and gives you a quick, shy hug}

Definitely visit us. Azrael would like to see you too

[Smiles at the way you hold the feather. I wondered if you had ever received many gifts before. Probably not]

It would. Phoenix are unique like that. We have so much essence and life force, it's pretty much all we are. Especially since we get reborn again and again. You could save it for a ~

~ a favor. You can use it to call on me. Or you can eat it. You'd be the only one to know what a phoenix tastes like. It's properties would fill you for once, even if for a short time.

[Smiles]

No refusing allowed

~ front of me. A sparkling glow forms above my palms, and then a single, elegant feather takes shape. Slightly longer than a normal feather, it's exotic blue color is rimmed with black, and turning it certain angles gives it a fiery appearance. After a moment I hold it out to you]

I owe you ~

[Laughs softly]

Hard to say, but I doubt it. If you ever want to know though, you should ask. I'm sure he'd tell you.

[Slowly stands]

I should go talk to Min. He'll be worried. Thank you for your help. And for not eating me. Both mean a lot.

[Fidgets for a second, before cupping my hands in ~

Really? So you may not have been an angel?

[Shifts to face you a little]

Did the original Death choose you for Famine? He's the leader of the Horsemen right? Would he know more about you? Or did someone else?

[Smiles a little sheepishly for asking so many questions]

~ open curiosity]

I'd like to hear your story before we leave

[It felt just as weird coming out as it did going in, and I have to blink a few times to get my eyes to focus. You were oddly gently for someone so... you. I can't help but laugh softly]

I survived

[I make no move to get off the couch or even move away from you, instead looking at you with ~

{Smiles, Min always making me feel warm}

No. If anything, he'd be the one feeling awful.

{Looks across at you}

Take us out of here? And tell me how you got to be... you. Is it your hunger that drives you mad?

{Sits back on my knees, my fingers still loosely curled into your sleeve, and looks around at the memories that flash by us}

I am.

{Takes a deep breath}

As a healer and bringer of life, the things I did are despicable. But I know why I did them. All I can do is hope Min doesn't think less of me