Ash

Ash is the last remaining Archivist working in the Archive.
== Appearance ==
Ash is 150cm(4'11") tall. She has green eyes, large pointy ears that point outward and floofy dark brown hair that doesn't quite reach the shoulders.
He wears golden rounded glasses, brown socks, long green pants, and a green shirt with a black gugel on top, they also wear any rings or necklaces that fit their vibe.
Ash wears all of her friendship bracelets on her left wrist, currently she has one for Ren, Madi, two for Emrys and one for Mist. Madi's bracelet is slightly burned because of a lightning strike. On her right wrist she also wears a few bracelets, Ash made them but doesn't remember if she had any reason to, every once in a while she makes a new one that they add. 
Ash also has a few scars, on his forehead is a small scar that they do not remember where it is from. On her right shoulder is a scar from the claw marks of the Cryptid Emrys and Ash encountered in the Woods. The back of their left hand has a lightning scar from the lightning that hit Madi. Ash has a second lightning scar on her right forearm from the lightning that hit Madi.
== History ==
=== Homeworld ===
Ash does not remember anything from her homeworld. Sometimes he remembers that they know specific things from their homeworld, and he might get deja vu, but overall she does not remember.
=== Past ===
==== Arriving at the Village ====
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==== Working alongside the other Archivists ====
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==== Working in the Archive alone ====
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==== No longer alone? ====
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== Gallery ==
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=== Canon Art ===
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=== Canon Cosplays ===
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== Character Playlist ==
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2T7z1aOfn2L2ZBiJRb9spo?si=a12632b84bf14587
== Canon Fics ==
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== Everything about Ash ==
- Canon fic | Bits and Bobs chapter 1 | https://archiveofourown.org/works/54032296/chapters/136784830
- Canon fic | Bits and Bobs chapter 4 | https://archiveofourown.org/works/54032296/chapters/137516335 | takes place at a point during prev
- TikTok | finding out about ascension | https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeBuCGkh/ 
- Canon fic | Bits and Bobs chapter 2 | https://archiveofourown.org/works/54032296/chapters/136807882 
- Canon fic | Bits and Bobs chapter 3 | https://archiveofourown.org/works/54032296/chapters/137478619
- Canon fic(needs retconing still-) | Emrys and Ash meeting | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UY7HGFqCajex--YPe_CwtM0xKQz-20Bh_oQ-volpdWk/edit?usp=drivesdk
- Canon fic | Getting out chapter 1 | https://archiveofourown.org/works/54019729/chapters/136750507
- Canon fic | Getting out chapter 2 | https://archiveofourown.org/works/54019729/chapters/136876483
- Canon fic | Getting out chapter 3 | https://archiveofourown.org/works/54019729/chapters/137250715
- VOD | Godly Distractions | https://youtu.be/_vt0pVMCD3k?si=rRnt9GoiPksdt7NI
- VOD | Lumi And Ash Have a Talk | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BB_uu7EZLhM
- lore summary | lore: 26(27)/3/24 
who: Emrys, Ash 
what happened: Emrys invited Ash over to their house, they met up by the Sanctum and went to Emrys's house. there vy showed Ash around, learned that she likes cats and they both ended up sitting on a blanket outside. they talked for a while, at first about themselves, later about the gods, eventually coming up on the topic of the Woods and the Village. Ash asked Emrys to not go to the Woods again, Emrys was not able to promise that, only saying that vy knows its a bad idea. next Ash says that they were lucky that they didnt die before and talk about the Woodscryer and Cecil. later they slid into the topic of their friends and knowing people, Ash admitting that theyre glad Emrys is their friend. lun only said that vy is glad vy got the chance to meet Ash. Emrys realized that when the leave, theyre going to fail even more as a friend than they already have.
- Canon fic | Make it Unknown | https://archiveofourown.org/works/54282580
- Canon fic | Godly Reassurances | https://archiveofourown.org/works/54217687 | takes places during prev
- Canon fic | New Livers, Same Eagles | https://archiveofourown.org/works/54259729/chapters/137409715
- VOD | The Trivia Trials | coming soon-
- Canon fic | I'm Trapped | https://archiveofourown.org/works/54758959
- Lore Summary | Say that they're always gonna stay together | Lore: 3/30/24 
What Happened: Madi found Ash at the Archives, just like old times. She came to them with a request to go check out a strange building she spotted out in the Woods, which made her nervous to ask Ash. However he agreed, knowing that Madi would keep her safe. They made it, finding a small cabin overrun with vines and cobwebs, and just completely burned and destroyed in places. Looking around for a little bit, suddenly they turned around and saw someone different. It was Madi...but she was different. She and Ash looked around the house for a bit, Madi immediately find the note labeled "FREAK" that looked like it had been thrown through the broken window, to which Ash snatched up and took out of her view. Madi began to freak out, not knowing why she doesn't remember things. But then, she was back looking like her current self. She asked Ash what had happened, saying that she had lost her for a second, the two going through the exact same thing again, looking around the house, Madi freaking out, not remembering things. She went to go look for some books only to find the bookshelf empty, crushing her heart and sending her into a spiral. She had never shown Ash these books, and she didn't even reveal what was in them, but relayed that they were important. Ash started to question where they may have gone, but Madi had no idea. She couldn't even remember where she got them from. Neither did the other version, who had come back. Ash asked if it was Cecil, but this Madi didn't know who that was. Didn't even know that they were an Archivist, yet she knew the Archives...what is going on? The whole ordeal when Madi left, knowing that she needed to talk to the other gods again, as something was truly wrong, something that was going to end badly if she didn't talk with them. And so she left, Ash staying behind to restore the house somewhat back to its prior state.
- Canon fic | Do You Get Deja Vu? | https://archiveofourown.org/works/54858655
- Lore Summary | Unfamiliar Familiar Faces | 
What Happened: Trying to distract herself from the constant inner turmoils associated with being a Goddess, Madi sets out to do her normal watches over the Villagers. She suddenly stumbles upon a broken down staircase down into the mines, and changes...changes into her past self once again. Yet, she doesn't remember the day before when she was her past self again, something is really wrong here. She goes into the village and "meets" a bunch of people, who instantly pick up on the weirdness of the whole situation. They all talk for a bit before Skull shows up, coinciding with Madi switching back to god form. Her and Skull go back and forth for a bit before Madi realizes that they are doing it in front of the Mortals, even commenting about this bring the first time she has actually talked in front of them and not used the godly text. It's weird. Eventually, acting on her Archivist curiosity, Madi wants to go to the Scire Sanctum where she has been told a god resides that you can talk to. When she gets there, she's nervous, but eventually goes in. A few more switches later, she decides maybe it would be best to go take a break and not think about things out at her favorite bench spot. When they arrive, they find that the bench has been wrecked. The group works to repair it and they spend some more time talking about things, mixed in with several Madi switches. The conversation goes to many different topics, but Madi is set on learning more about the gods, specifically the one from the Sanctum that she never actually met. The Villagers are naturally set on avoiding the topic, Ash even using a system to describe the gods by only using their first initial, which works for a while. Eventually, Madi decides that she just wants to go lay down in her house. Ash tries to stop her from going, knowing the current state of the house, but Madi insists, not remembering when the two had just been there. Upon arriving, she is naturally very upset, not understanding why everything she knows is destroyed and in ruins. She begins to spiral, until the truth gets revealed, Ash shouts out, Madi is "M", she is a goddess and doesn't understand how that can be. And then, to make matters even worse, Skull calls her Madeline, her actual full name, but not a name she has told anyone. She can't stop freaking out, until eventually, she poofs right in front of everyone's eyes with but a single message left in the same godly text associated with her, "You have no idea what you have just done." 
- Lore Summary | This Wasn't Supposed To Happen | Lore: 03(04)/04/2024 
Who: Emrys, Ash, Madi 
Where: Denny's parking lot, the Archive 
What happened: Lumi's comm sends out a distress signal, Ash runs around panicked looking for lun, she finds them laying covered in blood and injuries on the Denny's parking lot. Madi finds them shortly after. Ash leaves to get bandages to tend to Emrys' wounds and leaves them with Madi for the time being. They talk about the fact that Emrys wasn't supposed to go into the Woods again while Ash takes care of its wounds. Madi gets hit by lightning quite a lot in the process and a few wither roses appear. they continue to talk about the fact that going into the Woods is a bad thing and that Lumi shouldn't do it again. The topic shifts slightly as Emrys tries vyr best to explain why they want to leave so badly and why the Village is not safe. Also talking about how it's their fault Ash got hurt and overall that vy views lunself as a bad friend, specifically comparing themselves to Madi. which makes her get hit by lightning again. Ash tells Emrys that if they count the scars he has more from Madi than from Lumi. They continue talking back and forth about if it really was Lumi's fault that Ash got hurt or not. which eventually leads to Emrys talking about the gods and how they can't do their job correctly, Ash tries to change the topic back to convincing Emrys to stay. Vy says that the Village isn't safe and that they cannot face the gods. Ash explains that not facing god is not as hard as Emrys makes it seem, however Lumi says that that's just because Ash is friendly with the gods, that the gods would kill Emrys just because it's fun. Saying that even Madi would kill vy if lun messed up badly enough. Ash tries to convince Lumi that that won't happen and that it is supposed to be in the Village, they talk about the fact that they don't like that some things "are just like that" in the Village, and they circle back to the topic of why Emrys wants to leave. Talking about its sister and how lun has to go back to her. Ash mentions the possibility of them showing up at the Village but Lumi says that it's highly unlikely since she's a tree. Ash tells them that places have showed up before and that it's at the very least their best shot. Vy retorts saying that the Woods might be luns only option since they are not counting the gods in, however Ash immediately tells it that the Woods are not an option at all. Madi points out that even if Lumi got out vy wouldn't know where to go and upon Emrys vehemently being against not trying to leave again, Madi leaves telling lun to not come talk to her again. Ash tells Lumi that they will figure it out together, when Emrys tries to stand up to walk, failing to keep their balance for more than two seconds Ash gets concerned that they missed some injuries. Upon Emrys pointing it out Ash fully realizes that Emrys has wolf legs now. Ash decides that they should probably both go lie down and rest, so they start thinking about how they should move and if they should move at all, considering the new legs. They eventually decide to go to the Archive since that's fairly close and has enough room, using Ash for support they slowly make their way over to the Archive, briefly coming across Moss on the way. Emrys puts down the allium they used to hold in their hand in front of the Archive, they make their way downstairs towards the reading area. Ash tells vyr that they can get it another communicator the next day and they end up explaining how she found them in the parking lot. Ash tells Lumi to rest and puts away the remaining books laying in the reading area. She goes to her desk wanting to write some letters but finds one waiting for her already. It's from Madi, presumably still lying there from a few days ago. in the letter Madi apologizes for leaving her at the house and asks if Ash has seen Lumi anywhere.
- VOD | Stronghold lore | coming soon-
- Lore Summary | Finding Torchflower Bubbles | Lore: 6(7)/4/24 (directly after end lore)
Who: Ash, Emrys 
Where: The End (main island + Torchflower Cryptid's bubbles) 
What happened: Lumi and Ash talk after the portal was opened, they talk about their opinion of the End and of skulk, they talk a little bit about the gods and Ash tells Emrys about Skull after being asked multiple times, which leads them back to the conversation about the gods that they have had so many times now. They circle back to the topic of the End and Emrys mentions how they don't really want to go back, Ash says that she will stay with Lumi for a while but eventually has to return to the Archive. The two decide to go check out something Emrys noticed while going to Chorus, they find a place with lots of glass bubbles that have books inside, upon reading them Ash notices that they are from the Torchflower Cryptid that was around when Skull showed up. They agree that this cryptid seems very nice. Emrys also tells Ash about vyr sensitivity to light, Ash apologizes for how much light she has at her house and for the first time without Madi's guidance she puts away her lantern. They sit together in the highest bubble and talk a bit about how long Lumi was in the Woods for, before Ash decides to go back to the Archive and leaves Lumi alone in the End.
- Canon fic | Anything To Keep You Safe | https://archiveofourown.org/works/55287439
- Canon fic | "To the Archivist" | https://archiveofourown.org/works/55716496/chapters/141437023
- Lore Summary | Haven't I Given Enough? | Lore: 18.04.2024
Who: Madi and Ash 
What Happened: While on their way back to the Archives, Ash gets stopped by Madi, greeting them with a simple "Ahem." Madi got the note they left her, detailing how Ash had locked Emrys up to protect them from running off again, and Madi is not happy about it. Madi asked why Ash did it, Ash just continuing to say they are doing what is best for everyone, protecting Emrys. Madi tried to make them see that this is hurting them more than any danger the forest could present, but Ash just keeps asking what other choice she has. Snapping, Madi switched to her mortal form, asking Ash simply "Would you lock me up?" The conversation shifted as Ash remarked that Madi had changed a lot. It hurts them to see Madi how she appeared when Ash and Madi first knew each other, as Ash knows that this version has been killed by the Goddess. Ash told Madi that he was still taking care of Mortal Madi's cat, since she probably doesn't even remember getting that cat. The conversation ended with Madi bringing up the "monster" label once more. Ash still wouldn't let her call herself a monster, but Madi's demeanor regarding it seemed different. Almost as though she didn't mind it? She disappeared without warning, leaving Ash with one final remark, at some point they're going to have to choose between themselves and Emrys. They cannot let their feelings cloud their judgment.
- Canon fic | Always The Fool With The Slowest Heart | https://archiveofourown.org/works/56815270
- Canon fic | Allium's Mission chapter 1 | https://archiveofourown.org/works/56836477/chapters/144507754
- Lore Summary | Meeting Mist | When: 13/5/24
Who: Mist and Ash 
Where: The Woods + Ash's house + small tour of the village + Emrys's house + Archives. 
What happened: Mist runs in fear, away, into the woods, blinded by peonies which causes her to hit her head. It wakes up in the Woods of the Village, and is found by Ash on their way home. Ash tries to calm it down and reassures it Ash won't hurt her. Mist is given a health potion before given the name Mist as she doesnt remember her own name. Taken into Ash's home for food, water, and safety. Through hums and a book, they both communicate. Mist is patched up, learns of the Village, and Ash gets them to bed, and we skip to the next day. Mist is given proper clothes (her shirt now fixed) before it heads out with Ash. Ash takes it on a short tour of the Village. After a small scare of Wither Roses, they're in the empty house of Emrys. Ash feeds vyr animals before they both head to the Archives. During the tour of the archives, Mist sees a door. Ash says not to go in there, Mist follows the rule. After a short panic attack due to a book triggering memories, Mist is back up and given one final book. She writes her thoughts as Ash works. 'Bad door?'
- Lore Summary | Wither Rose Incident | When: 16/5/24
Who: Mist, Ash, and Emrys cameo- 
Where: Ash's house + The Archives 
What happened: Mist is reading her book when she realizes it's been a long while and she and Ash should head home. Ash agrees. As they head out, however, a Wither Rose sits outside the Archives entrance which triggers Mist. Refusing to leave now, Mist waits as Ash allows it to stay as they go get some more food and Mist's bed (though Mist barely hears what Ash is saying) While Ash is gone, Mist hears noises from the door and starts to question it and why Ash would say not to go in. And whether what's in there is a human willing? Ash comes back, Mist is comforted. They head back to Ash's house where they both go to sleep. Mist, however, awakens screaming and crying to a nightmare regarding her mother because of the Wither Rose. To comfort them, Ash goes to bring a jukebox and a note block, leaving Mist with its thoughts for a moment. When Ash returns, they try to sleep again, Ash is successful, Mist isn't. She stays up all night. The next morning, Ash wakes and asks if Mist slept well, Mist lies to not burden Ash. After giving Ash some hydration (because damn it, he needs it-) they both head back to the archives with the jukebox because Mist asked to bring it. Ash leaves her at the Archives to feed the animals, leaving Mist to play the jukebox to the sound it heard behind the door hoping it would provide some comfort. Mist tries to hide her truth of curiosity of the door from Ash, afraid. Ash has no clue. The episode ends with Ash and Mist leaving the Archives to get Mist some glasses. But Mist plays the jukebox one more time for the sound behind the door before leaving, wondering if they're okay.
- Lore Summary | Tour Around The Village | When: 19/5/24
Who: Mist, Ash, Conn, Rima, Ashley, Cecilia(?), Cedar(?), Torchflower Cryptid
Where: all around the Village
What happened: Ash gave Mist her new glasses, excited to see Mist began looking at everything and soon ran out of the Archive to explore, running around they ran into Cecilia and Cedar who were in their shop, they talk for a bit and introducing each other. Mist runs off again and Ash chases after them, they run into Rima, who Ash catches up with a bit and they talk as well. Ash and Mist take a look inside the Mossy Inn again where they find Conn, the three talk for a bit before Ash goes to pick up a letter, loosing track of Mist for a moment. Mist wanders off into the Nether as Ash is trying to find where they went. Eventually Ash finds Mist in the Nether fountain, where Mist promptly passes out. Ash carries her back to their house where Mist wakes up not remembering what happened. Ash, still panicked, asks Mist to never do that again, explaining to her what had happened. Shortly after Ashley comes by, bringing some food as they had noticed Ash carrying someone inside. They talk a bit before they decide to check out Ashley's shop. Mist and Ashley talk while Ash keeps getting distracted by the letter that was sent to her by Tempest. Mist buys some food that she gives Ash, they leave the bakery and Mist goes back home. Ash says that he would be back soon, and that he just needs to take care of the animals and write a few letters.
Mist watches Ash leave, concerned for their well-being. Going back to Ash's home, Mist contemplates everything she's seen and the people it met that day. Mostly, it was worried about why Ash seemed so distracted and upset. After thinking it over and writing down its thoughts, Mist comes to the conclusion that she needs a defense. Either to help Ash or due to the secrets of the box and its connection to Ash's worry. So, grabbing whatever remained of the iron and gold nuggets left from Ash making her glasses (and playing the music disc for the sound inside the box again), Mist tries to buy a sword from Ashley who kindly helps Mist out, promising not to tell Ash, no payment needed. Mist apologizes to Ash through its book knowing they're silent words...
Meanwhile Ash went back to the Mail House, sitting inside to write a letter to the Torchflower Cryptid that has been around for the day, thanking them for being there and also keeping an eye on Emrys, telling them that based on what Ash had seen from the bubbles in the end and what they know from experiece, that they are a nice person. Ash takes a torchflower and plants it on the ground, leaving the letter next to it, while waiting for the Torchflower Cryptid to pick it up, Ash reads more of the letter Tempest sent. Being disturbed by something Tempest wrote and seeing that the letter to Torchflower was gone Ash kept making her way to Lumi's house.
Seeing that the Scire Sanctum is blocked of Ash stops, she notices that Madi still hasn't seen the letters that he sent previously, and he starts writing another one, crying while doing so. He tells her that they understand she doesn't want to talk to him, but to please not isolate herself completely. Asking her that if she doesn't want to talk with mortals that she atleast still talk to the other gods.
Ash hesitates before finally putting the letter in another barrel and gets back to continuing Tempest's letter, they close the letter though due to what they read and instead leave to take care of the animals. Ash does so with less crying than expected, too distracted by the letter, thinking about pages 7 and 9 a lot more than he would like. 
He heads back to the Archive only to realize he forgot the healing potions and goes back to Lumi's house to get the next batch. Back at the Archive he goes down to the cell box, noticing that Torchflower left Emrys another lily of the valley, Ash puts it inside one of Emrys' barrels and splashes lun with a health potion. Ash quickly goes back upstairs so that Lumi doesn't have to see them when vy wake up.
Now with finally enough time Ash reads the entirety of Tempest's letter, Torchflower being present and watching as Ash translates and writes her response. Ash drops it off in Tempest's mail box and heads back to the Archive to work on a comm.
- Lore Summary | Building a Pond | When: 20/5/24
Who: Mist, Ash, Torchflower Cryptid 
Where: Ash's tree stump, Emrys' house, in front of the Archive 
What happened: Ash arrives back at home after having fallen asleep working on a comm for Mist inside the Archive. He apologized for taking so long and asking if she had slept well. Ash gives Mist her new comm showing them how to use it. Before they leave Mist asks Ash to pick up the torchflower outside because it is making her nervous. The two go to feed Emrys' animals together. On the way there Ash notices that Madi still hasn't read any of his letters. As Ash steps inside Lumi's house she notices a book laying on the floor titled "Nibesa" she can't read what it says and doesn't know who it's from. He goes on to feed the animals while Mist keeps asking questions about Emrys. Asking where vy are, when lun will be back, what it looks like and more. Ash does her best to answer these questions while not revealing what they did or breaking down crying. Mist goes swimming in Lumi's water fall again and Ash asks her if she wants to build one of her own. Mist excitedly agrees and they go over in front of the Archive where they plan on building a pond. Ash goes inside to grab some materials and splashes Emrys with another health potion. They feed the archive cat and head back outside. Outside the door is now a torchflower planted exactly where the allium used to be, and next to it lies another book, this one titled "Lucarforle" which Ash can't read either. He asks Mist if that was her or the Torchflower Cryptid. Mist says it wasn't her and they go on to build the pond together, Ash explaining what different tools are. Mist asks for lighter wood and Ash goes back inside to look for some, on her way down she realizes that she hasn't given Allium her fish yet and they take note to do that when going back outside, however when they go back upstairs Allium is nowhere to be found, Ash searches the entire Archive but Allium is nowhere. Ash isn't sure if Allium was still there that morning or not, Ash didn't pay enough attention, but they decide to focus on the pond for now. not wanting to acknowledge the fact that Allium left her alone at the Archive too, just like her owner Mist and Ash continue building the pond and at one point Mist starts crying as this reminds them of their brother Emil. Ash comforts her and they try to make the pond extra pretty so that Emil would be proud. Ash teaches Mist how to craft barrels and chests and they even build a bench together. Finishing the pond off with some flowers and berries. Mist is so excited over the pond that they barely stop hugging Ash who calls them "little wave" as a nickname because she looks like one when she swims. Mist states that she likes the nickname and the two hug again as they sit together on the bench.
- Lore Summary | Making Bracelets | When: 22/5/24
Who: Mist and Ash 
Where: Ash's Home, Archives, A little in the Village 
What happened: Ash and Mist come back home after putting a notice for a missing Allium (the cat) which has Mist notice the bandage on Ash's arm. Mist helps Ash change the bandage before asking why and how Ash got it. He explains he went into the Woods after Emrys and tells Mist about Madi -which brought up that Mist thought Rima was joking about Gods. Realizing Ash was upset, Mist changed the subject to Ash's bracelets. They ask Mist if she'd be interested in making a bracelet too which Mist quickly agrees, happy that Ash is alright. They head to the archives where Mist plays a music disc for the sound and Ash teaches it how to make bracelets. Happy with the bracelets they've made, Mist asks why Ash has 2 of the same. Ash admits they're for Emrys which Mist encourages Ash that he'll give the bracelet to Emrys one day! (Little did she know) Ash notices the amethyst Mist holds and suggests making it into a necklace. Mist allows it with the promise the amethyst would be safe. But as they head to feed Emrys's animals, Mist collapses. When asked what happened, Mist, in tears, admits it hasn't been eating or sleeping properly due to the sight of the Wither Rose. Ash apologizes for not noticing sooner and promises Mist they'll help her through it. Starting with eating some berries. Mist admits she's tired. As she goes to change into some night clothes, Ash heads to Emrys's house to feed vyr animals...and takes a nautilus shell for Mist's promised necklace. Meeting back at the archives, Mist cries slightly admitting she misses her mom. Of course, Ash hugs her in comfort. Mist sits on Ash's lap as they work on a letter, peaceful at last, and unknowing of the Torchflower Cryptid giving Ash another book-
- Lore Summary | Box Lore | when: 25/5/24
who: Ash, Mist, the Torchflower Cryptid (not physically)
where: Ash's house, Emrys' house, the Archive, Scire Sanctum
what happened: Mist woke up and Ash gives her some armor that he made for them, they split up, Mist heading off to the Archive and Ash going to feed the animals again. While at the house Ash also finishes the necklace that he had promised Mist. 
On his way back he stops at the Scire Sanctum noticing how Madi still hasn't looked at any of the letters, she decides to write another one. Sitting down in front of the Sanctum he starts writing, she tells Madi how worried they are for him, about her isolating herself and all of the wither roses, ash once again pleads with her to please not isolate herself entirely. They also tell her about Allium, how Ash named her and how she is missing, and that he hopes that Allium may be with Madi. He also tells Madi that she went and fixed her house, apologizing for doing so without asking first, and explaining why she did it. 
Leaving the letter in yet another barrel Ash makes her way back to the Archive. She calls out for Mist to let them know that he is back, but there is no answer, Ash says she will go behind the door and that she will come look for Mist afterwards. Going through the door Ash immediately notices that the iron doors are open. The iron doors are open and Emrys is gone. immediately panicked Ash runs back into the Archive, now using her comm to try and text Mist about where they are. Running around the Archive and outside trying to see if Ash can spot either of them. but with no success. Ash tries to text both Mist and Emrys but neither of them answer. 
Panicked and sobbing Ash writes another letter to Madi, telling her that they are gone, that both of them are gone and Ash doesn't know where, pleading with her that she has to know, hoping she was the one that let Emrys out in the first place. Apologizing over and over again. Ash goes to deliver the letter to the Sanctum, putting down yet another barrel, sitting infront of it with his Comm in his hands, desperately trying to text Mist and Emrys. Also sending a text to Madi, once again apologizing and asking her to please read the letters. 
Ash runs back to the Archive checking if they might have just missed Mist sitting in the pond, checking the entire Archive to see if Mist is just hiding in a corner. but they are nowhere to be found. Ash sobs sitting on the floor in the middle of an empty Archive. thinking about what could have happened while she wasn't there. 
Ash remembers seeing a torchflower in the chest that she stored Emrys' items in and decides to ask the Torchflower Cryptid if they know anything. Ash writes a letter asking them if they know where they are, if they had anything to do with it, how they are both gone, how they are *all* gone. Ash puts the letter down infront of them with a torchflower. he starts writing a second letter, talking about how she is *alone* how absolutely everybody is gone, even Allium isn't there, he talks about how Torchy is the only one that is still there and that they should probably leave too. After all they have seen how horrible of a friend Ash is, Madi is disappointed, Mist was starving and Ash didn't even notice, and he literally locked Emrys in a box. he puts that letter down as well as he has gotten a response. 
Once again the response is in that same language that he doesn't understand, he gets out all of his books and starts translating, getting the second response along the way. but he is unable to translate either of them enough to help him out. so he writes another letter with a more direct yes or no question, which leads him to find out that TC knows where Emrys is and that they are safe, but doesn't know anything about Mist.
- Lore Summary | Talk With Emrys | When: 26/5/24
Who: Emrys, Ash
Where: Emrys' house
What happened: having had enough of hours of failed attempts of translations and sobbing in the Archive Ash decides to check Emrys' house to see if vy are there, because they realized that he hasn't actually checked there since that morning. Arriving at the house he goes to look through the rooms, just as he was about to leave the storage room Emrys comes down the stairs.
Emrys confronts him about what he is doing there, while Ash is just glad to see them alive and safe. Emrys yells at him for locking lun up and not even bothering talking to them. Meanwhile Ash is mostly silent, crying, repeating that they are sorry and trying to explain. Emrys continues to be angry at them and they continue talking. It is very close to hitting Ash with vyr sword, but it doesn't. Emrys tells her that they don't believe him when he says that he is sorry. and Ash leaves after Emrys tells her to never come back unless she shows any sign of reason.
Ash goes back to the Scire Sanctum, planning on just sitting there and letting herself sob there. Upon arriving Ash notices 3 wither roses there and can't help but feel even more guilty than she is already, looking at the 3 extra barrels with the 3 extra letters that Ash has sent Madi. and She just sits there leaning onto the barrel and her leg right next to the wither rose, as he sobs thinking about everything that happened during the day, still not knowing anything about where Mist could be.
Meanwhile Emrys sits down and writes down vyrs thoughts, trying to calm down. they decide to feed their cats and while feeding Athena, they notice a barrel with an allium on it, named 'Allium from Madi'. vy opens the barrel and pulls out of it alliums as well as a paper from Madi thanking for participating in the trials. they go back to their storage room grabbing a flint and steel. next they go outside and collect alliums from all around their base. in total they collect a whole stack of alliums, which lun burns, along with the paper and the named allium. after that lun goes back to their house, cleaning their inventory and going back to their nest to rest.
- Lore Summary | Ashley Confrontation | when: canonically on 26.05.2024
who: Ashley, Ash 
where: outside the enchanted book store
what happened: Ash just found Mist's comm in their mail box and runs by the enchanted book store, where they run into Ashley who just finished inside. He asks her if she has seen Mist to which she replies that she hasn't. Ash explains that he hasn't seen Mist since the day before where she disappeared from the Archive. When Ashley asks if Mist may have run away Ash mentions that it's a possibility since Mist left their comm. Ash says he worries about Mist, Ashley says that they have no idea where Mist could be but that Ash will be the first to know once she finds out. Ash thanks her and they talk a bit about where Mist could be but Ash has already checked everywhere that they know. Ashley asks about how Ash's shoulder is doing and they part ways.
- Lore Summary | Berries and Books | When: 27/5/24
Who: Ash 
Where: Scire Sanctum, Archive 
What happened: Ash woke up at the Scire Sanctum, having fallen asleep there after crying. She decides to go back to the Archive and checks on the wither roses by the beacon on the way. Back at the Archive she decides to check the book drop off box, finding two sweet berries and a book inside. The book is from Mist, as she left them a note to take care of themselves and talk to the book about anything they don't want to talk to Mist about. So Ash does just that, at first writing like it's a letter to Mist but soon realizing that Mist won't even get to read it, so she writes about all the things that have happened in the past few days. about everything Ash has done wrong, about how they hurt all of their friends, how they all end up leaving, and how ash is alone.
- Lore Summary | Beach Day | When: 1/6/24
Who: Ash, a lot of people
Where: Archive, Beach day
What happened: Everyone heads over to beach day and settles in on the beach, Ash doesn't know who to talk to so she just sits on a towel and watches everyone else. Still not knowing what else to do she starts writing in her book, about how Madi isn't there, about how Mist and Emrys are, about how they don't want to talk to him. He decides to go swim a bit but soon realizes that that isn't the best for his shoulder, so she continues sitting around, writing in her book how fun it looks what everyone else is doing but that it's not something she can participate in because of their arm. 
She can't help herself but to keep looking over to Emrys to see how it is doing, but every time she does so and Lumi notices they give her an angry look and move away. Ash doesn't know what to do. Everyone is called over to build sandcastles, when it's time to get into teams Ash doesn't know who to pick, only knowing who *not* to pick. But Tempest comes up to them and they happily join up together. During voting time Ash can't help but notice that Emrys is voting for whatever side Ash isn't standing on, and she can't help but wonder if that was intentional. 
After the sandcastle time Ash notices some others dancing around the music box, so Ash joins them. The music reminds her of old Archive times, and she thinks back to when Madi taught them how to dance. So Ash dances alone, wishing Madi was there to dance with him once again. So he holds an Allium instead. Still continuing to look over to Emrys every once in a while and getting the same results.
Everyone is called over once again for a treasure hunt, Ash pairs up with Rima this time and the two search the entire beach for clues, getting stuck at the last hint before the winner is announced. The Treasure hunt reminded Ash of the Trivia Trials. 
Ash goes back to dancing and enjoying the music before everyone gathers around the campfire for story time. Ash sits on a bush outside of the ring around the campfire, not wanting to get too close to the flames. He reads one of the Cloud Stories that he had written together with Madi a long time ago. Once again wishing she was here with them. Other people tell their stories too before they move on to create a One Word story.
The story goes over well, any glances from Ash to Emrys struck down with a look from Emrys, and the story conveniently finishes with the book in Ash's hands. She names the book and heads back to listen to another song before heading back to the Archive to put away the new story.
Ash heads back, not realizing she has left her Comm in the barrel with the music discs. She puts the new story book in it's place in the Archive, goes to sit downstairs, and writes down her thoughts about the event in her book. She writes about how she hoped Madi would be there, how he thinks that she would have had fun. how he was worried about Mist who had left early, and that he was worried about Emrys too. he writes about how he misses them, how he misses all of them.
- Lore Summary | Beach Day part 2 | TWs: Violence
When: 2/6/24
Who: Ash, Emrys
Where: Archive, Beach day, between Archive and Beach day
What happened: Ash realized that she forgot her communicator at beach day and went to go get it, however on the way there he runs into a very panicked looking Emrys. Emrys says that Ash shouldn't go back to beach day but doesn't elaborate on why, when Ash asks more about it Emrys says that Ash would just lock them up again. Emrys brings up the fact that Ash had been looking at vyr the entirety of beach day, and Ash can't get out her words for a moment before she admits that he misses lun. they argue about Ash locking Emrys up and about who abandoned who. Ash says that she just worries, because even though Madi said she would do anything in her power to protect Emrys, vy still died in the Woods. This sends the two into a spiral of Ash trying to defend Madi and Emrys not convinced that she would try to help at all. Also leading into them arguing about Ash's friendship with Madi. they get back on the topic of Ash locking vyr in a box and Ash once again apologizes. Emrys says to stop making excuses and instead figure out how to fix things with actions and not meaningless words. Vy run up to Ash as they say so and punch her in the face, leaving her fallen down to the ground as they run off. 
Ash is too shocked and in pain to actually process what has just happened, and she actually stops crying for a second because of it. He picks himself up and runs back to beach day to pick up his comm, glad that nobody is still at the beach to see him like this. She gets back to the Archive and puts all of her tools and armor into a chest, also putting away all of her stone. She picks up the two iron doors and puts them back into place, locking herself in the very same bunker that she had Emrys. Starting a new book, writing about how if none of her friends want to see her she might as well be here, how this might as well be a good start at showing that she's sorry, how at least if she's locked up she can't hurt anyone else.
- Lore Summary | Inside the box | When: 4/6/24
Who: Ash 
Where: box 
What happened: Ash decided to read the books left behind by Emrys and had thoughts and feelings in a book about it. Ash is also starting to realize some things about herself, and she is not doing very well.
- Lore Summary | Translation Progress | When: 6/6/24
Who: Ash, Torchflower Cryptid 
Where: box 
What happened: Torchy shows up with another book, Ash gets an idea of how to be able to communicate better and they put up "yes, no, maybe" signs, the two use the signs to ask questions and Ash makes huge progress with translating all of the books, realizing that their earlier translations were so wrong
- Lore Summary | More Translating | When: 8/6/24
Who: Ash, Torchflower Cryptid 
Where: box 
What happened: Ash continued translating the books with the help of Torchy, the two also talk about the box and communicating, they talk a bit about TC and about how Ash is feeling. After getting a slight headache due to the long time spent translating Ash heads back to bed.
- Lore Summary | Dark Thoughts | TWs: Self deprecation, emotional self harm?
When: 20/06/2024
Who: Ash
Where: box
What happened: Ash decided to write in her book again after a while, writing about how she has been mostly sleeping, about how Torchy has been with him almost every time that she is awake, she writes about the variety of different nightmares she's been having, he writes about how his eye is healed now, but since his glasses are still broken he gets a headache when their eyes are open for too long. 
he writes about not understanding why torchy is staying with him at all after all the things she has done to their friends, she writes about how she feels guilty about so many things. they attempt to try and translate more of the books, but quickly gives up again seeing as torchy isn't there to confirm anything right now anyways, Ash reads through the books that Emrys had left once again, reading once again how lun made a den under the moss to get away from the light. Ash rearranges the room a bit to get access to the den. 
Sitting inside with it still open Ash continues reading again. They write about how horrible Emrys felt, how vy had nobody to talk to, about how Ash doesn't deserve to have Torchy there with her. about how they don't deserve to be doing so well inside the box, they write about potentially doing something, they write about how Torchy would try to stop her if they were here. Ash goes back outside the den briefly to grab the lily of the valleys, he sits back down inside the den and closes it. 
He takes a deep breath and puts away his lantern for the first time since the trivia trials. she clutches the lily of the valleys in her hand and her alliums in the other, the pile of torchflowers lying on their lap. they are panicking. they open their book again with shaky hands, they write inside with messy handwriting due to the shaking and not being able to see. they start sobbing but refuse to grab their lanterns again. they deserve this.
- Canon fic | The light that showed the way is gone, and darkness takes control | https://archiveofourown.org/works/56911102 | end/continuation of prev
- Lore Summary | Torchy to the rescue | TWs: self-deprecation
When: canonically 20/06/2024 (continuation of solo ash lore and "The light that showed the way is gone, and darkness takes control" canon fic)
Who: Ash, Torchy, Emrys
Where: box
What happened: Ash was still panicking inside the dark den when she heard a sound. it scared her, until she realized that it was Torchy placing torchwlowers outside. Ash apologized and said that they were scared and after a bit of insistent torchflower placing Ash got out of the dark den.
The two apologized to each other for what happened, Ash vented about their thoughts for a bit, and they got back to continuing translating all of the books.
Eventually Torchy asked to have Ash's book, so Ash made a copy of her translator and gave it to nym. Ash continued trying to translate for a bit before realising that Torchy had left.
Ash got really sad about that, thinking that Torchy only used them to be able to communicate and that ny didn't actually care. She also wrote down that it was better that way, seeing as he would have only hurt them eventually.
Ash moved on to create an alphabetical dictionary, when she moved to adding in the words that he doesn't know the translations to he heard a voice outside the door.
It was Emrys, without even thinking about it Ash answered, Emrys came down to the door. They both ask each other what they are doing here, Emrys explains that the Torchflower Cryptid led vyr here. Ash tries to explain that they did this to stay out of Emrys' way, etc. 
Emrys calls them an idiot and that running away from their problems isn't fixing anything. Ash apologizes for doing the wrong thing again and Emrys tells her to stop apologizing all the time. 
The two talk about the box and that what Ash is trying to do to fix things is wrong, eventually Emrys leaves saying Ash can start fixing things by figuring out a way to leave this prison.
Ash tries to stop lun but fails. Ash doesn't know when during that he started crying but he continues sobbing as he writes in his book again.
Not getting an answer to the question if torchy is there he writes about how they both left and how he can't do anything right
After a short while Torchy returned, Ash had another venting session about how they can't do anything right, and that her fear of the dark is making everything worse, etc
Torchy apologized for not being able to help, Ash told them that they are helping so much by simply being there, etc
They continue translating for a bit before Ash gets a headache and lays down to rest, saying that they will figure out a way to get out of the box and once again thanking torchy for being there and not leaving.
- Lore Summary | Poze Le Fixar Tose? | when: 29.06.24
who: Ash and Torchy
where: the box 
what: Ash woke up with Torchy in the box, realizing he fell asleep with his comm again. she notices theres a book right by the door. the book was from Emrys, who delievered it while Ash was asleep. the book talked about how much of an idiot Ash was for doing what she did, and that Emrys is gonna give him a 2nd chance. Ash realizes once again that they fucked up, but she admits that she would do it again. he complains at himself, why cant he just regret it? he doesnt want to think about it though, and comes back on the topic of Madi. he doesnt want to text her because theyre afraid of hurting her. Torchy tries to help, Ash does some translating and they continue talking. Ash admits that they dont understand why Emrys is giving them a 2nd chance, that she doesnt deserve it, that hes a horrible person. she says that she'd hurt Emrys so much and he doesnt want to risk the slightest bit of harm coming to Madi. he continues talking that he's a bad friend, Torchy keeps trying to help Ash, comfort them. as Torchy gives her more books, Ash tries to translate more words. Ash mentions how he cant let Emrys get hurt and how hes selfish for not wanting to lose them. Torchy mentions how Emrys doesnt want to be there, in the Village and thats whats hurting them the most. they continue talking about Emrys and Madi while Ash translates more words. eventually they get on the topic of Torchy. Ash asks if Torchy likes being in the Woods and if ny have seen people try to leave through the Woods. they answer both 'yes' and 'maybe/not entirely' to the latter question. Ash followed up by asking if they made it back, but Torchy just answered 'maybe/not entirely'. next Ash asked if Torchy liked being a cryptid, to which ny answered both 'maybe/not entirely' and 'no'. Ash said theyre sorry and asked if Torchy was always a cryptid, to which ny answered 'no', after a bit of hesitation. Ash said that maybe they can make things better once theyre out, but Torchy said neither of them can help, that Ash cant fix nym. Ash said he can try, but Torchy refused. when Ash asked why, ny said its dangerous, that 'he' will hurt her. Ash said that if Torchy tells them to not do it because of 'him' then she wont. Torchy admits that ny cant communicate because of 'him'. Ash asked if learning Torchy's language was dangerous, ny responded they werent sure. she also asked if teaching others would be dangerous and got the same response. Ash said that he can help nym communicate better, and explains how. Torchy knows that no one would bother to learn their language.. fuck, it wasnt even their language. the language. no one would be bothered to learn it and besides, who would ny talk to? they come up on the topic of Madi again, with Ash saying that Madi would be willing to learn their language. Torchy is concerned about Madi, thanking that she wouldnt like nym, besides, she doesnt even know nym. ny even points out that Ash doesnt actually know them. Torchy says that they are supposed to be in the Woods, which makes Ash a little concerned. at one point Ash turns around and sees a lot of torchflowers on the ground, which have been popping up due to Torchy's stress. Ash apologizes for asking questions and goes back to translating. after translating one of the books Torchy gave her, they come back on the topic of Emrys. Ash says she cares about vyr, but doesnt see a solution where they dont get hurt. its either they get hurt in the Woods - hurting Madi in the process, or she hurts them. Torchy mentions that everyone gets hurt. Ash says how they hurt their friends so they dont die and that makes him a horrible person, to which Torchy says its not fair. Torchy gives Ash more books, which he tries to translate. after more back and forth about Emrys, Ash is starting to get a headache and decides to put the translating off for later. he sits on her bed and tries to text Madi, but cant bring himself to do it.
- Canon fic | An Unexpected Letter | https://archiveofourown.org/works/57035920
- Lore Summary | Mending and Ending | When: 01.07.2024
Who: Ash, Torchy, Madi
Where: box, the Archive, Scire Sanctum
What happened: Ash wakes up from a nightmare of Madi killing Emrys, panicking she tells Torchy about it, after having a bunch of torchflowers thrown at them Ash calms down again. Torchy finally manages to get Ash to actually text Madi, Ash wanting her there so badly that he manages to send the text.
Ash tells Madi where they are, apologizing over and over, also mentioning that they don't want to hurt Madi. Madi immediately comes rushing, asking if Ash is alone, to which they reply that Torchy is with them. Madi breaks down the door, immediately asking Ash what happened. Ash just apologizing again. The two hug for the first time in a long time. Ash tells her why they locked themselves up. And Ash follows Madi out of the box.
Madi assures Ash that he has nothing to be sorry about, but Ash doesn't believe that. She tells Ash that he never hurt her and that he never could. Ash retaliates by mentioning the letters and the following wither roses, but Madi is surprised, she didn't know that Ash had left letters outside the Scire Sanctum.
When Ash mentions the Sanctum Madi gets worried, Ash doesn't understand. Ash assumes that she just hadn't left the Sanctum at all, having been isolated all this time. Madi says it's better if Ash sees for herself.
They head over to the Sanctum. Ash is shocked when she sees it all blown up and still in flames, asking Madi what happened. Madi explains that they came for her for no reason. Upon asking Madi tells them that it was Skya, Miststar and Emrys.
Ash is shocked, and hurt, that Emrys would do something like that, why would Emrys do that? Ash looks at the letter that vy sent again.
Madi tells Ash that Skya is dead, that it was an accident in the flames. Ash doesn't know what to think, Ash doesn't understand. Why would they all do something like that?
Madi says that Skya tried to attack her, that they started the fight, and fell because of it. That they wanted to take down the symbol of Order. Ash tells her that he is sorry and gives her a few alliums. They hug again and Ash still doesn't understand why they would do something like that.
Ash tells Madi about the letter that Emrys sent presumably after lun destroyed the Sanctum. Madi reads the letter as Ash tells her that he doesn't know what to do. Ash admits to having a nightmare about it and asked Madi to confirm that she wouldn't just kill Emrys. Ash knew that she would never, but hearing her confirm it calmed him back down.
Ash tells Madi that they trust her and Madi asks him not to turn on her like the others did. Ash promises that she would never turn on her like that. Madi doesn't believe her, saying that even Theodore knew that this was going to happen and didn't tell her about it. But Ash reassures her that he won't turn on her.
Madi tells them that it's going to fall soon, that she can't hold up the pieces for much longer. Ash wants to help, but Madi says that there is nothing they can do. Ash wants to try and figure it out but Madi says that she doesn't even really want it anymore. She asks if Ash wants to take one more trip inside.
Ash is hesitant looking at the burning remains, but she trusts Madi, and she does really want to look inside one last time, so he agrees. Staying very close to Madi the entire time. They approach the remains of the Scire Sanctum and Ash is shocked by the amount of wither roses outside it, Madi breaks a path through them but Ash still gets hit by one a little bit. As they approach the flames Ash takes Madi's hand as they carefully avoid the flames.
Ash still can't believe that Emrys did such a horrible thing, Madi tells her how Emrys looked, blood in its eyes. Ash doesn't know what to think.
Ash doesn't know what to do, because seemingly every time she tries to do anything it ends up being the wrong thing and making it worse in the end. So he asks Madi to tell him what it is she should do.
Madi tries to assure Ash that it's not their fault, that nothing is his fault, but Ash doesn't believe that.
Madi says that they just need to be more cautious with who the two of them spend their time with, that the two of them just have to stick together. To which Ash says that they don't think that they have anyone except Madi and Torchy. The other Archivists are still gone and busy with being gods, Mist needs space, Ash hasn't seen Ren in ages, and Emrys... Emrys just blew up the Scire Sanctum. Torchy gives Ash more torchflowers as Ash agrees with Madi.
Madi is surprised by the torchflowers, letting go of Ash's hand in the process. ~~it's fine it's fine, the fire isn't that close right now, Madi is still there, it's fine, it's fine~~ Ash asks if she has ever met Torchy before. Ash explains that they are really nice and that they stayed with him the entire time. Madi demands that they show themself, which makes Ash panic a tiny bit knowing that they can't. Ash tells Madi that they can't. Ash says how much Torchy has helped her and Madi lets it go.
Ash explains that they are helping Torchy be able to communicate again, showing Madi the dictionary that she made. Torchy gives her more torchflowers, but Madi says that they still need to be careful. Ash tells Madi that he trusts Torchy, which she accepts as an answer.
Ash gets closer to Madi again and asks her if she is okay. With the Sanctum being important to her and Skya dying and everything else that's going on. Madi assures Ash that she is just fine, that it's a distant memory now. Ash doesn't quite believe that she is fine but lets it go, at least she seems to be doing better than she was before. Ash takes Madi's hand again.
She says that maybe it needed to happen, that it was a much needed change, that change isn't always bad. but Ash doesn't think that destruction like this is something that ever needs to happen. Madi agrees but says she wants to look on the bright side of things.
Ash mentions that Madi changed her look again, asking if that also happened because of the Sanctum. Madi tells her that she is just trying to move forwards.
Ash asks her if she has seen Allium at all, explaining how she has been missing for a while now, which Madi didn't know because she didn't receive the letters outside the Sanctum. Madi didn't know that Allium was gone and it starts raining. Ash explains that Allium has been gone since 13 days before he locked himself in the box. Madi hasn't seen Allium either and Ash apologizes, saying that they will find her. Madi doesn't believe it, saying that with how life has been going the higher forces won't even allow her to have a kitten. She lets go of Ash's hand again as she walks away a bit.
Ash immediately follows and pulls her into a hug, assuring her that they will find her, that she is strong and smart and that she has to be somewhere still. Now standing closer to the fire, Ash holds Madi's hand again as they continue talking.
In response to mentioning that there is a broken window at the Archive Madi says that they need to figure out how that happened, to which Ash agrees.
Saying that reminds Ash that Madi was looking for books while at her house. She tells him that she was indeed looking for the god books. She says that she fucked up and needs to find them. When Ash asks about it she tells him that it's a bit fuzzy, which leads Ash to believe that she must have switched in the process.
Madi mentions that they found Skull's, Zenni's and her own book so far, though Skull and Zenni haven't been responsible with theirs. She says that it's very important to find Theodore's and Cecil's books fast as they are extremely dangerous. Almost at the same time Madi asks Ash to help as Ash herself says that she will.
Ash tries to cheer Madi up a bit by pointing out that they already found 3 of the books, but Madi says that it didn't really matter as they got no information from the books.
Also saying that she lost the Gods' trust because of the situation. Ash asks how she would know if she found one of the books and Madi explains that it will be signed from their domains, saying that Ash will know, but to be careful about reading too much of the books. Ash tells her that she should be able to do that. Madi thanks him, and remarks that it's fine and she doesn't need the trust of the other gods anyways.
Ash thanks Madi for getting them out of the box. Madi asks that she doesn't do that again, which Ash agrees to.
Ash asks that from now on they will work together again, and Madi agrees. They hug again.
Ash asks that they won't be alone again, that they tried to tell her that but the letters didn't reach her. Torchy gives Ash more torchflowers for saying that they won't be alone, Ash holds the Torchflowers with her lantern as she continues holding Madi's hand. Madi agrees with Ash, saying that it's just Ash and her, against the world. Ash agrees that the two of them are now together again.
Madi apologizes for the letters, but Ash says it's fine because most of them weren't relevant anymore anyways. Ash asks Madi to please use her comm if she needs anything, and she says that Ash should too.
Madi apologizes, but Ash says she doesn't have anything to be sorry for either. They hug again. Ash saying that they missed Madi, she agrees saying how much she missed Ash too.
When Madi says that she's glad that they didn't hurt Ash, they admit that Emrys broke their glasses, but that they deserved it. Madi disagrees, but Ash insists. She offers to fix the glasses and Ash agrees, thanking her again. 
She says that if Ash needs anything she can help. Ash thanks her again, saying that he is glad to have her back. Torchy leaves unbeknownst to either of them. And Madi says the same back.
- Lore Summary | triste iyo lveir | When: 01.07.2024
Who: Ash, Torchy
Where: Torchy communication room connected to the Archive (aka the box™️ but new)
What happened: Ash was sitting in the room downstairs, writing in the book that Emrys sent, he had already written about how they care about Emrys and don't want vyr to get hurt, they had written about how Madi said that she won't kill Emrys, they had written about how they don't understand why lun blew up the Sanctum, they had written that they heard what happened to Skya, and they had written about not knowing if they are able to fix things between them at the moment, but that they will keep trying.
Ash doesn't realize Torchy's flower floating around the room as she is too deep in thoughts, Torchy places a torchflower down which startles Ash.
Ash is happy to see that Torchy is back, Torchy apologizes and lets Ash know that ny were with Emrys. When Ash asks how vy are doing Torchy confirms that they are doing bad. 
Ash explains that they don't know what to do now, because they feel bad for Emrys about everything but at the same time lun blew up the Scire Sanctum. Ash realizes that Emrys is completely alone now that Skya is gone and feels even worse.
Torchy tells Ash that "Madi is bad to muriso her", but Ash doesn't know what muriso is supposed to mean. 
They talk about the fact that Emrys is alone again and Ash doesn't know what to do, they want to help, but at the same time she doesn't know how, knowing that going to talk to Emrys would just make things worse again. Torchy tells Ash that Madi hurt them. But Ash defends Madi saying that they blew up the sanctum and Skya attacked first.
Torchy answers that ny know that, that "Madi muriso Skya" but Ash still can't figure out what that word is supposed to mean.
Ash asks torchy how they are, but ny don't give an actual answer at first before saying no. Ash tries to cheer Torchy up by telling them that he is working on a room for nym in the Archive. Explaining that she is working on a communication room where people can talk with Torchy more easily. However Torchy insists that no one wants to talk to nym.
Ash doesn't believe that, saying that they can't be the only one in the village, Torchy seems surprised by this. Ash explains that he does want to talk to them, and apologizes for giving them an impression that suggests otherwise.
Torchy explains that Ash has Madi now. And that Madi doesn't like them. Ash says that that doesn't mean he doesn't want to talk to them and that he will try to talk to Madi about Torchy. Saying that Madi doesn't even know Torchy enough to have an opinion on that yet.
Torchy tells Ash that "Madi is bad" but Ash immediately defends her. Asking why Torchy would say something like that. Torchy places loads of Torchflowers insisting that Madi is bad. Explaining that "she muriso Skya" but Ash has no idea still what muriso means. Torchy adds that she hurt Emrys, but Ash argues that he has hurt Emrys too and that he hurt Mist and Madi. 
Ash doesn't understand why if they hurt people Torchy thinks it's okay but if Madi does it she's bad, but Torchy just says that Ash doesn't know, and that Madi is bad. Ash doesn't understand why they say that but disagrees. 
Torchy says again that she hurt Emrys, Ash questions if ny mean physically, arguing that he had physically hurt Emrys and Emrys had physically hurt him. 
Torchy explains that nobody can understand. Placing more torchflowers around the room. Ash apologizes for not being able to understand, wishing that they could. 
Ash wants to ask if they should go visit Emrys, but stops herself mid sentence, knowing that it would just make things worse again. 
Torchy once again tells Ash that he doesn't know, and that he doesn't understand. 
Ash asks if they should send Emrys a letter, Torchy agrees that it would be a good idea. Ash mentions that she doesn't actually know what to say.
Torchy tells Ash that ny should leave. Ash asks why, not wanting Torchy to go.
But they explain once again that ny aren't supposed to be here. Ash tells them that she doesn't want them to go back to the Woods where ny don't like it, wishing that they could just stay. 
Ash asks if they will come back again. Torchy places a torchflower in the middle. Ash says that they will miss Torchy. Middle again. Ash asks that Torchy take care of nymself. That she cares about them. Middle again. Ash insists that he cares. After a bit of silence, Ash says goodbye, but Torchy had already left. A tear rolls down Ash's face,  sad to know that he won't get to talk to torchy for probably a long time.
Ash sits back down to continue what Ash guesses will now be the letter to Emrys. They write about how they made it out of the box, that Madi came to help her. Ash apologizes, even though Emrys told her to stop that. 
He writes that even though Emrys probably wants the opposite, that Ash is there to talk if Emrys needs someone. He explains that nobody deserves to be alone.
He apologizes again, saying that he hopes things will get better instead of worse from now on.
He delivers the letter to Emrys' mail box, leaving two lily of the valleys and a dandelion. On his way back to the Archive he walks through the ruins of the Scire Sanctum again, not able to understand why Emrys and the others would do something like that. He gets back to the Archive and continues working on the room for Torchy.
- Lore Summary | Books and Room Tours | when: 11.07.2024
who: Madi, Ash
where: the Archive
what happened: Ash started moving some books out of what used to be the box, they tried sorting them into the storage room of the archive when she stumbled onto a book titled "Madi" reading the first page Ash decides not to read further as the book states Madi shouldn't share any information in the book. Looking closer at the book Ash realizes that this might be Theodore's god book and tells Madi to come over. While waiting for Madi in the storage room Ash continues to try and sort out her books.
Unbeknownst to Ash, Madi takes the letter lying on the Archivists desk that Emrys had sent, without Ash ever even knowing that it was there.
Ash gives Madi the book and she thanks him. She asks if she is still allowed behind the "Archivists Only" door, but Ash reassures her that she will always be welcome.
Since Madi hasn't looked around the Archive for quite some time Ash decides to show her some of the new additions, first showing Madi what they had turned the box into, looking at all the untranslated books laid out Madi asks what language that is as she had never seen it before. Ash explains that it's the language that Torchy uses and that Ash made a whole room about the language itself. Madi mentions that she doesn't like the inclusion of her name, Ash explains that they talked about a lot of things in the box. Madi says that they don't really trust Torchy, but Ash tries to defend Torchy saying that they are really nice and that ny kept her company.
Going back to the main room the two think about old times for a little bit before going into the Torchflower language room. Madi looks through all the books, specifically flipping to the page with the m words to check if Ash knows what muriso means, Ash doesn't notice. Madi asks if Torchy is around, but Ash admits that they said they would leave again, but that Ash hopes that they will come back. Saying that they don't really have anyone else except a "he" that is dangerous to know about.
Madi compliments Ash on all of the work she has done, Ash asks if Madi has seen her own room yet, which surprises Madi, Ash tries to explain herself but Madi says that it was just unexpected.
Seeing her own room Madi notes that it is very surreal complimenting Ash on the room. Seeing the portrait of her mortal self Madi is overcome with a lot of feelings, saying that she doesn't recognize her, saying that she knows it's her but that she hasn't looked like that in so long. Ash says that he thinks that Madi still looks a lot like her. Madi thanks her and Ash tells her that they are always there for her.
They move to the next room, the Scire Sanctum, seeing the small recreation of the Scire Sanctum Madi is glad that at least a piece of it can live on, saying that she misses it a little bit, as she puts her hand on it. Saying that it was the first thing she made that was her own and not the other gods as well. She apologizes for getting emotional but Ash tells her that it's okay.
They look at the room of Madi's house in the Woods next, Ash explains that he went back and repaired it and Madi thanks her. They talk a little bit about their houses and Madi offers to give Ash a bigger house but Ash declines saying that they don't use it much anyways since they are at the archive so much. 
Madi says that her and Ash are so alike, Ash doesn't know what to say but is honoured, he tells her that he likes spending time with her again and she agrees saying it brings back good memories.
They go check out the other god rooms too, starting with Theodore's, Madi gets very excited to see young Theodore in his portrait, looking at Cecil's current portrait in its room makes Madi sigh, after Ash asks if everything is okay, if Cecil is okay Madi tells her not to worry about it and that she just has to check in on them. Madi promising that it will be okay.
Looking at Zenni's room Madi calls them a trouble maker, Ash mentions that she hasn't actually seen Zenni in a long time, that she went by their shop, but nobody was there. Madi says that they had a lot going on but that they said that they would be back soon. Looking at Skull's room Ash notes how they don't even know what Skull is actually the god of. Madi calls Skull a troublemaker as well, and says it's best not to delve into their doings too deeply. Ash asks if they cause a lot of trouble for Madi, she admits that Zenni and Skull, while wonderful people, do cause her a headache sometimes. She tells Ash not to worry about it. Madi tells Ash that she believes Skull's favourite flower is a wither rose, putting one in the empty flower pot for Ash. They talk about how Ash doesn't know much about Skull as they have only met once.
Ash asks about how Madi has been doing with the Sanctum being gone and everything else, Madi says it's getting better and that she's just trying to move on, trying to forgive herself. Ash notes that it wasn't her fault that they attacked her and burned down the Scire Sanctum. They talk a little back and forth Ash saying that Madi is a great god. Madi thanks Ash as they hug, saying that Ash gets it. The two say that they are here for each other, saying that they missed this but that they have each other again now. Until the very end. 
Ash mentions that they should make new friendship bracelets and Madi agrees.
- Canon Fic | Work and Visitors | https://archiveofourown.org/works/58163740
- Lore Summary | Allium Fields | when: 14.08.2024
who: Madi, Ash
where: Allium fields
what happened: The two arrive at a field of alliums, Ash begins to take some as they both go around talking about how they haven't seen so many alliums in a while, they decide to take some more back with them to plant around the village again, after clearing out a spot in the field Madi puts down a blanket she brought for them to sit on. The two start making the new friendship bracelets that they talked about, while doing so they talk a bit about what they have been up to while not together.
Madi tells Ash how there's been a few storms scaring people and that the villagers have blamed her for it because of the lightning, they talk about Sunny visiting Ash in the Archive, or rather the recent lack thereof. Madi tells Ash that Sunny is one of the people blaming her for the storms, Ash doesn't understand why the people can't just get along. Madi explains that they just need to pick a villain, but she promises that she's okay.
While talking about the progress of the bracelet Madi mentions the other Gods and how they would never spend their time like this, which makes Ash realize how all of the Gods need to take more breaks, because even though they are gods they are still people too and people need breaks. They talk a little bit about Theodore and the new Therapy office.
Right as they are finishing up their bracelets they hear a meow in the fields and much to their surprise Allium is there. They both can't really believe their eyes and after they have both processed the fact that Allium is actually there and okay Ash gives her all of the fish he had been carrying around, Allium eats a whole lot of it really fast and they all gather around for cat cuddles. They both still can't believe it and are so very happy to have Allium back. Now all three of them can spend time together. 
They hug as they sit and watch the sunset, agreeing that this day is perfect and that they should do it more often. Just like old times.
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