27. Willow

Willow, Willow, will o wisp- 

I blocked Tae out. That was the thing about Tae's theos, it wasn't forced on you, and if it was, it drained his energy quickly and steadily. My theos however, was forced on both me and the unfortunate people in close proximity.

Every time I shut him out there a few moments of peace before he attempted to reach me again. Establishing the connection was always the hardest for him.

Wispy, wasp, Willow, tree, oak, professor oak, pikachu, Willow-


What? I tried to hiss mentally.


Oh, good one, What! I was just running out as well.


What?


You weren't giving me another w word were you? Never mind, right, I have a message, he adopted a formal tone.


I inadvertently leaned on the table, suddenly anxious. Official?


There was a small pause, the barest hiccup in time, and then yes.


I didn't want to press him, just in case it was sensitive. Which it was.


The Park bloodline, formally known as the Park - Lee Confederation is announcing the continuation of mourning for Desc. Evelyn Ashton Park nee Grayson and the implementation of mourning for Desc. Jin Park. In accordance with the United Elite Rules of Engagement (UERoE), S9 (4) a mourning constitutes of an internationally recognised ceasefire under which no aggressive actions may be taken against the mourning party. However, the passing of Jin Park has occurred under violation of the mourning period of Evelyn Ashton Park nee Grayson. Thus,  the Park bloodline reserves the right to eliminate threats within its territory and the its jurisdiction under the UERoE.
The Royals of each Pure Desc, and esteemed members are requested to join the bloodline of  Desc. Jin Park and Desc. Evelyn Ashton Park nee Grayson in a memorial service to honor their lives.
Honoured Desc, and esteemed members shall be notified of the location of the service upon confirmation.
Thankyou


There was a suspenseful pause.


Thankyou I echoed. I will pay my respects. 


Okay.


Tae?


Yes? He answered, a little worn and guarded.


My theos could realise his response to any question, in all forms, tangible or not. And I was the only person apart from himself, who could really know how he felt and thought. In some ways, I had hoped it wasn't possible, that maybe Tae could be immune and I could be normal but sometimes it worked and sometimes it didn't.


How are you? I want to make sure you'll be okay, I asked tentatively.


There was another hiccup in time and then a wave of emotions crashed into my mental space. Confusion, anger, fear, helplessness, devastation- and as quickly as they had slammed into my thoughts, Tae quickly collected them and disconnected from our silent conversation.