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Two Time could barely focus on any besides the stinging pain all over their arms and the dizziness it caused. They felt closer to the Spawn then ever before.
That feeling, however, quickly faded into a familiar warmth as they felt a pair of strong arms pick them up.
They didn't need to open their eyes to know that Azure is going to carry them to his cabin and tend to the wounds caused by the ritual. They knew that pain was necessary to prove their dedication to the Spawn, but they also knew that they needed the healer to take care of them to prevent evil spirits from entering their body.
Rituals like this weren't uncommon. Pain was a way to prove dedication to the Spawn.
"Dearest Nightshade, can you hear me?"
Azure's deep, melodic voice pulled them out of their thoughts almost immediately. They opened their eyes and looked up at him.
"I can hear you. And im tired."
"Of course you are, it's three in the morning."
The warm air in Azure's cabin was a stark contrast to the cold wind outside. Two Time could feel their body start soaking up the heat from the fireplace. They closed their eyes again, resting their head against Azure's shoulder. They knew that Azure would take care of them even if they fell asleep.
Azure felt Two Time slowly relax in his arms, their breathing evening out as they fell asleep. He carefully lowered them on his bed before starting to tend to their wounds.