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Heh...not even close. Booker won prize number one and got the music box with his win. And now it's mine.

I would normally say we owe him a debt of gratitude for the gift, but considering the terms of his winning bid, it would be more correct to say this is his attempt at compensation.

Since you were the most affected by all the aftereffects, would you consider it a proper apology?

Absolutely not, but I really did want it so I'm keeping it.

I doubt we will see any further efforts to make amends beyond this from him, so we best enjoy the rare good will while it lasts. Have you listened to it yet?

Not yet, no. Did you want to listen too?

I am curious about what it sounds like and if it truly holds the voice a past siren. If so, I wonder if there is any way to release it back to them.

I've heard it's a little haunting...but I figured it may not be as strange to Arias? But just incase, would you rather wait til morning so it doesn't keep you up?

If we are talking about songs that keep me awake at night, it is difficult to surpass "Baby Shark." I cannot imagine anything being more haunting.

We don't talk about that song.

Then you agree there are worse consequences. Let us hear what the music box has stored within it.

[Opens the box without further ado then]

["Once you open it, you hear the tune start to play, and although it's just a simple music box, the chimes start to sound like a haunting voice calling out to you. The more you listen to it, the more entranced you start to become. You can feel your ego start to swell and your sense of humanity diminish albeit slowly"]

[ His eyes widen slightly as the song filters through, growing enraptured to the beautiful yet haunting sound while listening to it before remembering the last visions he had and the sharp migraine that always comes with them. ]

...

[Closes the box, curling over it a bit]

It's pretty, isn't it?

[ He rubs one of his own temples, both relieved and disappointed it's over. ]

It was overwhelmingly euphoric...like an ascendant prayer. I could see why you desired it so strongly.

That....and I collect them. And this one specifically belongs with us.

It does. Their voice is one of ours and no one else's to mishandle. I still believe we can free them and relinquish whatever hold this box has.

We'll look into it.

If only I knew how to grasp onto that same power from my vision, then I could save you and the others on this boat as well. You would be free to return to your life once more.

[Sets the music box aside, scooting closer so he can rest his head on Friday's shoulder]

[ He summons his larger wings so he can wrap one around Jewel as he threads his fingers through his hair, humming softly and murmuring. ]

...Until then, I will do what I can with this current body to keep you safe. Rest if you need to. Let your worries drift away and let my song bring you warmth and refuge.

Oh? What's got you feeling so protective today?

You could say I felt inspired. The Sirens of old perished in the Song River while others had their voices stolen –were taken apart by their fans as a form of "love."

In my last vision, I said something like...The Embryo of Philosophy will reshape for us all of reality. The thought suddenly was warming to me instead of terrifying.

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It's both though, isn't it?

It is...hence why it is best left to a delusion, no matter how attractive the prospect seems. I am no god.

You're no god....but you were quite kind while I was quite vulnerable. Thank you for that.

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