So Little, So Much series
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“I’m sorry, dear. I wasn’t thinking properly and I acted foolishly. I’ve been feeling off lately, but I will be back tomorrow morning,” he whispers into the wire.
Caleb’s response is swift, his voice tinged with concern. “I understand. If you are not feeling well, perhaps you can visit a cleric. I love you.”
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After a brief, foolish argument leads to Essek teleporting away. He realizes he hasn't been feeling well lately and tries to find out why.Series
- Part 1 of So Little, So Much series
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“Nah, it’s just been a bit since I’ve stopped by, wanted to see what was new with you guys,” Beau says with a shrug. “I brought over food and stuff.”
Beau does not miss how the two wizards subtly exchange a glance. Caleb says, “Nothing of note.”
Neither of them says anything more, so Beau rolls her eyes. “You guys need to get out more.”
“I get out pretty regularly,” Essek says defensively. “In fact, I was recently in Ank’harel.”
“Being a fugitive doesn’t count,” says Beau. Beau reaches for the bottle of wine that she had set out on the counter. “Where do you two keep your glasses?”
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Beau has a realization and goes to confront Caleb and Essek.Series
- Part 2 of So Little, So Much series
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Caleb dismisses the tower early so that Essek won’t be caught up on reading and miss the timing, only to be thrust out onto the street. He offers to recast the tower, of course, but Essek declines; there’s something he likes about the little house on occasion. It’s quaint and small and homey in the way that things weren’t back in the Dynasty nor in the various safehouses he lives in these days. There is also the fact that everything about the home just speaks of Caleb; the floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, the various pieces of cat furniture that Yasha helped construct, the little shelve of small trinkets that Essek himself brought for him on his travels… Essek does not explain any of this to Caleb, but the human just smiles and plants a kiss on his forehead, telling him what time he will be home in the evening.
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Essek is having trouble resting and Caleb wants to figure out how to help.Series
- Part 3 of So Little, So Much series
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“I think… maybe we can find a nice mix of traditions from both our cultures,” Caleb suggests, “if you are open to that, of course.”
“I wouldn’t want anything big,” says Essek quickly, “but otherwise that sounds lovely.”
Caleb laughs. “Ja, I don’t think I’d want anything big either. Something small, just to… to show our commitment.”
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Caleb reflects upon the idea of culture and wedding traditions and tries to think of something special he and Essek could do.Series
- Part 4 of So Little, So Much series
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The whole space is quite beautiful, Essek supposes, but his eyes catch on the light from the chandelier and he suddenly finds it difficult to breathe. There is something about how the way the light shines that is reminiscent of the Bright Queen’s court.
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Essek ruminates on how to be a good parent while on the run.Series
- Part 5 of So Little, So Much series
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Stepping through the door of the apartment, however, Caleb found Essek still sitting on the couch where he had left him, although his cheeks were glistening and his eyes were rimmed with red as he held one of the books Jester sent with one hand. Caleb nearly dropped the groceries as he rushed over to Essek’s side, instead putting them on the floor near the coffee table.
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Essek struggles with his emotions and Caleb tries to help him.Series
- Part 6 of So Little, So Much series
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Essek blinks to see Jester waving a blueberry cupcake in his face, tearing him away from his thoughts. Jester is wearing a yellow sundress and a straw hat, her tail wagging a bit as she smiles at him. Essek returns the smile easily and takes the cupcake from her. As he takes the wrapper off, Jester flops down onto the bench next to him.
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Jester throws Essek and Caleb a baby shower. Essek doesn't really know what that entails.Series
- Part 7 of So Little, So Much series
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Deirta Thelyss, upon Essek’s entering the office, did not greet her son. She merely waved one elegant hand toward the small sitting area. Without a word, Essek obeyed and moved to sit down in one of the armchairs next to the fireplace. She sat down across from him and reached for the teaset. She poured them each a cup; the tea had a somewhat smokey flavor but Essek could also detect bergamot, cornflower petals, and lavender among the flavors.
“When I was in my first life,” his mother began, “I had a partner and three children. Things were different in the Underdark, of course. Everything was dictated by the clergy of Lolth, even who you were wed to.”
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After the birth of his child, Essek reflects on a conversation he once had with his mother.Series
- Part 8 of So Little, So Much series
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Although she is able to see in the dark much better than he can, Caleb stops pacing and bouncing for a moment. He shifts his daughter to one arm so that he can cast Dancing Lights with the other. Avila’s eyes go wide as the amber globules begin to float around the two of them. The hand that is not holding onto Caleb’s shirt reaches for one of the closest ones, the amber from the globule shining against the pinkish purple of her skin.
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After being woken up too early, Caleb tries to make plans after his babysitter cancels for the day.
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- Part 9 of So Little, So Much series