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[shatteredlenses]

 

This is Ignis.  Please leave a message and I'll get back to you as soon as possible.  Storyteller willing, I may actually be able to read messages left for me soon.
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And, no, your Highness, this doesn't mean I will be too busy to make sure you eat your vegetables. 

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[shatteredlenses]

[Hello? New door. Who dis?

Okay, so not really, though oddly enough the first thing to greet Mira as the door is pulled back is not Ignis but the curious gaze of a rapidly growing firebird.]

Whoever it is, please don't set them on fire, Rory.

[Well, at least that slightly not at all concerning comment proves that Ignis, is in fact, home.]

[encircling]

[ Oh, no, she's so cute! ]

I do believe if you set me on fire, Rory, Ignis would be quite unhappy.

[shatteredlenses]

Ignis will be very unhappy. There is no question about that.

[A soft, familiar chuckle comes from behind the door and then Ignis appears, scooping up Rory and settling her onto his shoulder. Volatile firebird dealt with, he gives Mira a warm smile.]

To what do I owe this pleasure? Was there something you needed, my dear?

[encircling]

No, actually. I brought something for you.

[ She bounces--actually bounces--on her heels a little bit as she pulls a package out of her bag. ]

A while ago, a large number of seeds came into my possession. I have been growing them, and while some of them require more time, the herbs have been growing beautifully.

I brought you the first of what I have already harvested. Basil, thyme, oregano, rosemary, mint, and cilantro. I thought you would be happy to have them.

[shatteredlenses]

You...

[Oh, forget words! Ignis moves forward to wrap his arms tightly around her, careful to avoid knocking the package from her grip.]

You wondrous creature! You really brought all this for me?

[He seems...pleased.]

[encircling]

[ She laughs softly, quietly, shifting the package so she can hug him back. ]

I did, truly. [ And Mira sounds absolutely ecstatic that he's happy. ] The only thing I require is that you make me at least one meal with these. And once they have grown, I shall have fruits and vegetables for you, too.

[shatteredlenses]

Only one? Darling, I'll make you as many as you want!

[Were it not dangerous with him being blind and the step they are standing on not being all that sturdy, Ignis would pick her up and spin her around in his joy. As it is, he settles for the safer course of giving her another squeeze.]

It's going to be so delightful to season with something other than salt and to use something other than coconut as the side to a dish!

[encircling]

[ She smiles and leans up, pressing a light kiss to his cheek. ]

Goodness, I should have done this sooner if it was going to make you so happy, Ignis.

[shatteredlenses]

Ah...

[Oh dear, that kiss was unexpected. He flushes slightly, though his smile remains strong as he recovers.]

How can I be anything but happy when I have family who is willing to do such wonderful things for me?

[encircling]

[ She drops back onto her feet, letting out the quietest laugh. ]

You've a point. But, you know, you have done more than enough for us. At least... I can speak for myself in that regard, for certain.

[shatteredlenses]

It's been my honor and my pleasure to help you. All of you.

[Ignis falls silent for a moment then, head tilting down as if he is looking at the package in his hands.]

I've done this all my life and never needed reward for it. Seeing others happy, safe, and comfortable has always been enough.