[The end of the Grimm Troupe's show is their final act, the birth of the Grimmchild and the extinguish of the Nightmare King's flames. Death and rebirth. A role Grimm had settled into since a long, long time ago. It was a Ritual that required others, required those willing to gather the flames of the Grimmkin.
But the key word was "willing". It was their final act with audience participation, so to speak. A dance between Grimm and the one who called them to their dead and dying kingdoms. It was a spectacle of flames before they were snuffed out. But it was a show and it always should be beautiful and fun.
And the one sharing the dance with Grimm was to do it of their own free will.
Grimm is genuinely surprised by the gesture - beings of light were normally not so friendly - but the corners of his mouth quirk upwards and he gently lays a hand on the top of Ammy's head. Grimm is warm and (perhaps unsurprisingly) his cloak tastes like soot. That may not be a pleasant taste.]
What a strange being you are. [Grimm means no insult by that. And perhaps his choice of words, not 'dog' nor 'wolf', may hint at something.] But it is welcome. If you wish to rest like this, I am fine with waiting.
[Provided Upsy does not make a re-appearance, of course.]
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But the key word was "willing". It was their final act with audience participation, so to speak. A dance between Grimm and the one who called them to their dead and dying kingdoms. It was a spectacle of flames before they were snuffed out. But it was a show and it always should be beautiful and fun.
And the one sharing the dance with Grimm was to do it of their own free will.
Grimm is genuinely surprised by the gesture - beings of light were normally not so friendly - but the corners of his mouth quirk upwards and he gently lays a hand on the top of Ammy's head. Grimm is warm and (perhaps unsurprisingly) his cloak tastes like soot. That may not be a pleasant taste.]
What a strange being you are. [Grimm means no insult by that. And perhaps his choice of words, not 'dog' nor 'wolf', may hint at something.] But it is welcome. If you wish to rest like this, I am fine with waiting.
[Provided Upsy does not make a re-appearance, of course.]