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"Yes." LuLu watched Zul’s brazen display of power with awe. Her mouth fell agape momentarily before she floated closer to examine the charred surface of the fencepost. Just as thought, the stark white plane of wood was marred by a black scar in the shape of a perfect handprint. LuLu’s hand reached out to trace along the scorched wood. Her hand slowly pressed flat against the disfigured pillar. Her fingers stretched to occupy the shape of Zul’s hand. A giggle erupted from her chest. His hands were much larger. Her thin fingers strained to fill up the area that the mark consumed. She was also delighted by the subtle warmth that still radiated from the wood. She looked up at Zul and chimed, “How do you do this?”

She lifted her hand from the post and rubbed her fingers together. A fine layer of charcoal and ash rested on the appendages. The more she rubbed, the more it seemed to spread over her hands. A smudge even found its way to her upper arm. LuLu wiggled her fingers gently and held them up to Zul, “What is this?” It seemed as though she was already ahead of him. The rabbit frei was already starting their exploration; her curiosity was growing larger with each passing second.

LuLu listened to Zul's explanation and tried to understand. The concept was unusual to say the least and she found it hard to grasp. If he could manifest fire then it was a part of him? It was obvious that she was struggling with the idea. "Part of you..." The female frei wiggled her fingers again as if trying to produce her own fire. When nothing formed she seemed taken aback. Her blond brows kitted together in concentration. LuLu focused on her hand and tried again. Still, nothing was produced. No flame. Not even a spark. She gave one more attempt at her friend's trick. She closed her eyes tightly and put all of her thought into the action. She emitted a small grunt but nothing else. Her rosy lips downturned in frustration, "Fire is not part of me."

When she looked back to Zul, he was already demonstrating another one of his talents. He could make ice too! LuLu observed the prism of ice crystals caked onto his glove. They glittered in the sun like millions of finely cut diamonds. LuLu floated closer to examine this new trick. She was about to reach out and touch the sparkling coating when, all too quickly, the display of colors faded away. Her male counterpart was left with a soggy hand.

Zul closed the distance between them and proceeded to wipe the soot from her hands and arms. So this was residue. LuLu flapped her wings. They gave a soft leathery squeak as she tried to form the word, "Rez.. ee... dew. Is like dirt?" She looked up at Zul for confirmation. Whenever she got dirty she would have to wash herself. So this residue was similar in that aspect. Whenever she got dirty Josh would wash her. So Zul was similar in this aspect, too.

Soon another question struck the young raevan. "Zul has many parts." He had control over fire and ice. He could even make water and the burning stuff that stopped the metal monster. "What parts do I have?"

She placed her hands further in Zul's face. His hands made magic so he should be able to tell what kind she would make. LuLu awaited his response eagerly.

LuLu listen to Zul’s statement half heartedly. It was peppered with words she had yet to learn. The jumbled sentences flew over her head like wayward arrows. The only thing that kept her attention was the baphomet raevan’s rasping voice. She let the subject die silently and asked no more questions. Instead, she grew on the idea that her definition was correct for the time beings. Residue was dirt. Simple enough.

LuLu remained still as Zul’s gloved hands encircled her wrists. The usually constricting touch would have been uncomfortable if it were not for the male raevan’s gentle demeanor with the rabbit frei. It was obvious he cared for her and wanted no harm to befall her. LuLu was at ease with Zul and it was apparent by the languid lulling of her ears and content expression adorning her face.

It was a rare moment when the fidgety frei was completely relaxed.

She listened to his analysis carefully. He seemed to be pondering just how to go about unraveling her complex structure. LuLu was dying to know just what she was composed of. Zul’s answer was far from displeasing. LuLu’s lips parted into a delighted smile as Zul’s sweet sentiments graced her ears. “I am part charm? Zul has this part too. He charms me.” The rabbit batted her eyelashes to add emphasis to the declaration she was making.

She enjoyed compliments.

LuLu was far from discovering her own ‘magical’ powers, but she could still get far without them. She already knew that charm had a way of persuading people in ways that fire and ice did not. Perhaps subtle powers like these would be better in the end? Who needed to wield the strength of the gods when a few simple words could bring someone to their knees.

LuLu was pleased for now. She entwined her fingers with Zul’s once more. “We explore now. I may find more parts of myself.” She giggled to herself enjoying the notion.

Zul’s grin was misshapen and somewhat lopsided; however, it still fit. It fit the moment. It fit the mood. It fit Zul. The smile was not pristine or perfect but it was natural and inviting like the male frei. LuLu hesitated to admit it, but the look was positively… adorable. The word did not sound right in the rabbit’s mind. Yet, the male raevan’s expression gave her the same flutter in her chest as when she saw a rabbit in the yard or a puppy on the street corner. LuLu’s own pouty lips upturned for what must have been the millionth time that day.

LuLu almost let out a surprised squeak when their finger tip brushing together grew into fingers curling then blossomed into a full embrace. Her ears stood on end as Zul made a protective show out of leading her across the street, one that was probably bombastic enough for Broadway.

When they had made it safely across she was released once more. LuLu’s lavender eyes flicked around briefly at her new surroundings. They were only a few feet from where they were previously; nevertheless, the feeling of unfamiliarity hung thickly around the frei. It caused LuLu’s chest to tighten. But now, it was with the excitement of adventure rather than the fear of getting lost. The frei chimed, “For now, I will be best at exploring.” With that, she floated further down the sidewalk.

LuLu spoke curtly, “I do not.” She then fluttered around Zul like a butterfly caught on the summer breeze, swirling around and paying a visit to every flower that lined their path. The rabbit paused every so often to watch Zul as well. She would peer back at him with her large, purple orbs. The frei would then follow his own gaze until she had spotted just what he was looking at. It was a new game she had just now invented and it was proving to be difficult given Zul’s lack of attentiveness; or perhaps, because he had chosen to give his attention to EVERYTHING. His eyes were swishing around everywhere and LuLu had no chance to focus on any one object he was observing. That is, until he eyes stopped for a few brief seconds, locked on a truck. The bunny’s ears perked. She spoke softly, “Do you know that monster?” The word ‘car’ had eluded her.

LuLu parroted at the demonic frei, "Criminal?" She cooed the word again softly before she chimed, "What is it?" She waited for the answer patiently. In the meantime, her fingers danced idly over another fragile Spring blossom. It was strikingly similar to the one in Zul's hair, like a twin sister. For a moment she contemplated taking it for herself.

However, LuLu was soon distracted from the vivid bloom by Zul's arm raising into the air. It directed her vision across the street once again towards the truck. The rabbit's lips parted onto a curious gape. She floated forward. Her arms stretched upwards and curled around her companion's poised limb. The frei brought the sun kissed appendage to her chest and tugged Zul along, "Can we see her?"

The notion that she would be going home soon had not fully crossed her mind. Though, what part had settled with LuLu had left an empty feeling in her chest. Being separated from Zul felt akin to loosing a part of herself. LuLu had to be reunited with Josh, it was inevitable. Yet, that would not stop the rabbit from savoring her last moments with Zul... and perhaps asking his guardian for another play date.