Tale:That's not me.

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A canvas painted on ever so, the colours blur and layers are forgotten.

The following article belongs to the Nought-Nought-Ace universe, preceding the Astral Myst

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Index / Lexica / Timeline

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"Hey honey-"

"Hey Ori~" I responded before he could finish his sentence. I was lying on the bed and quickly pulled him down next to me, getting as close as I could.

"I assume you missed me?"

"Of course~"

He kisses me on the head.

"Could you help me load up the wine crates? I need to get them to the beekeeper and Andreolfeus."

"Sure" I say as I get up and stretch. Ori always told me i stretch like a cat. I guess I can see it.
"Where are the crates?"

"Just outside, next to the garden hedge."

We walk over to the crates and each grab one. I'm only halfway and Ori's already back for his second crate.
When i'm carrying my second crate i notice a puddle.
In the puddle I see a reflection staring back. She has short black curls, eyes as black as oil, lips as dark as night and skin whiter than snow itself.
I stare at it.
And it stares back.

It's me-
No!
That's not me.

Im not that... pale. I'm not just black and white, I'm colourful.
But what colours? And where do they go?
I had red lips, or blue?
My skin was yellow, or... no, my eyes?
I suddenly feel Orialus embracing me. I'm crying.
I had dropped to my knees and forgotten all about the crate.

"Honey, look at me. Take deep breaths, I'm right here."

Of course you are. You were always so close ❤️

"I-I wanna go inside..." My voice cracks and breaks.
He carries me inside and rests with me on the bed, holding me close.
When i wake up i feel something, not Ori though. It's too fluffy.
A cat.
And a letter;

"Hey honey

Sorry I left before you woke up. I have to get the wine to the beekeeper and to Andreolfeus.
When I get back I'll hold you for as long as you need, a month if I have to.

PS.
A cat snuck inside and is now snuggled up to you. Sorry if it smells fishy, I gave it some food."

I pet the cat as i think about Ori. How could I ever live without him?
Love you Ori.