[i]~As he races away from the site it registers only vaguely in the back if his mind that the world is shifting back. The sunset returns, the lights in the trees race back into place. Everything returns, but all Seishu can focus on is finding a quiet place away from Enasi. A place where he would be able to keep from hurting the Dream Guardian further.

[b]I pained him so much. 

It's foolish to think such caring could overlook what I made him watch. 

I could have waited, dealt with him after the war was over and away from his gaze.[/b]

His dull gaze shifts back and forth, looking for. . . something. . .

[b]I hurt and kill his people, as he hurts and kills mine, but even as he tries to help me I continue hurting them, and him, causing him grief. 

He does not deserve this added pain. . .

My unwanted advances. . . .[/b]

At last he spots it. There, in the distance, a wayward pine. He slows just enough to not run face first into the low branches, falling to his knees and crawling in quickly before settling his back against the base of the trunk. His hands com up to hold his head, his thoughts swiftly racing away from coherent and devolving into a jumble of things he can't understand. Their World works hard to try an keep his emotions stable, but it can do nothing for his ever increasing rate of negative thoughts. A pained whine finds it way out from between his lips and he silently falls on to his side, his arms wrapped around his legs as they press against his chest.

[b]I should leave him be.

Let him taste home.

We should go back tomorrow. . . .

I have seen my little ones, and they me.

Forcing my world on Enasi is not fair. . . .

Not right. . . .[/b]

By the time Enasi reaches him, Seishu's resolve is in place, his face, blank. He twitches ever so slightly at the sound of the trees parting but otherwise stays still.

[b]He should have stayed back at the pool.

Spent more time with his fairies.

Had more fun in the light. . .[/b]

It slowly begins to register that the light is low once more and as Enasi speaks, sitting down and playing with his hair, a small smile comes to his lips as he sits up. He keeps his eyes averted from Enasi as his smile grows wider. “Nah, I just wanted to give you time with your realm. I didn't want you to feel forced into obeying local customs. I shouldn't have done that. I'm sorry.” He props himself up once more against the trunk. “After all the unpleasantness from the evening I shouldn't have added to it. . . .” He sighs softly. “We'll head home in the morning. You shouldn't be here. I should never have asked. After what you've been willing to do for me, I asked too much. . .You don't belong here.”

With those final words Seishu looks at Enasi at last, his broken soul shining out through his eyes. His smile is till in place, and he seems fine, but behind that light expression the pain of his shattered mind and aching heart shines out like a fire hidden behind a thick veil. Without another word he stands and moves over tot he branches. Pushing through he holds a few of them back like a gentleman holding a door open for his date. Once Enasi is out he begins walking back towards the pool with the other guardian at his side. He is quiet, still smiling, but seemingly lost in thought.~[/i]