4th Mistake; video

[moralperil]

[Good morning, transports! Mahdi is still in his matched pajamas in lavender flannel, printed with a design of bright blue and purple owls. A glimpse of silver jewelry can be seen beneath the pajamas' unruly folds. His long, dark hair is loose and bed-tangled, a rare glimpse of it not pulled back. He looks a bit nervous and confused, and points to an adorable mini snowman on his nightstand.]

Um, someone was in my room?

Maybe it was Santa? I'm a little bit fuzzy on the Santa thing. I'm not sure I've been good enough to warrant a visit from such a big celebrity.

Anyway, it's a really cute snowperson. I think I'll name hir Snowball.

So thanks, I guess.

[Mahdi sucks in a deep breath. He doesn't mean to be rude...] But please don't come in my room when I'm sleeping, okay?!

Comments

[ofthegrey]

Oh, it sounds to me as though you face your own set of difficult challenges.

[The few demons he has encountered have been encounters he would not want to repeat.]

I'll be honest with you. They frighten me. They always did, but dealing with them is my charge and duty. Being afraid isn't a good enough excuse to turn aside.

[moralperil]

[Mahdi nods firmly.]

I think I know what you mean.

[Then his seriousness seems to fade away, and he smiles warmly.]

You still seem like a pretty cool guy.

[ofthegrey]

Cool?

[A brow lifts. He's fairly sure he's not understanding the word as it's being presented.]

I'm afraid many of the idioms here don't translate very well. I assume it's a good thing?

[moralperil]

Um, um... It means you're really admirable! Someone other people should look up to. Someone I can look up to!