Seam hadn't gotten the memo for Jevil being released.

Everyone else seemed to, though. So when Seam went out the day after the King was overthrown to join in the festivities, he didn't know why everyone gave him such warm, happy looks. Like they were....happy for him.

There was no reason to be. The most he did was just do his little job of running his seap and supplying the heroes. So why was he getting all these looks from Rudinn and Hathy alike?

People slowly filtered into the castle's ballroom, chatting and waiting for music to start. Some were going to town on the alcohol, while Seam just stood back and appreciated being in the castle after so long. He glanced over the crowd for any familiar faces.

There was Rouxls giving the new king, Lancer, a piggy back ride so he could see everything. The kid looked so happy. Ralsei was hopping around to make sure everyone was okay and having fun. He seemed to be holding a plate of ham sandwiches. Seam might just get one of those.

Then the shopkeeper paused and squinted, his gaze lowering. At about everyone's waists, was the glint of yellow and purple. People seemed to part around whomever it was like the red sea. A miffed, "UEE NO, NO!" rang out as Jevil's shrill, annoyed voice met Seam's ears. "GET OUT OF THE WAY, WAY!! MOVE, MOVE!"

Seam had only two seconds to be floored before he was actually floored. Jevil made eye contact and jumped back onto his tail, springing lightly a few times before launching himself at the cat and tackling them both to the ground. "YAY, YAY!" Jevil cried gleefully.

"JEVIL?!"

His stunned cry got a few partygoers to glance at him, giving a shocked look back or a gleeful grin, as if....it was planned. They kept this from Seam on purpose. Brilliant.

Seam tried to get back the breath Jevil stole from him, before the fool started to bounce on his stomach and only made it harder to breathe. Soon he did get off, helping Seam up. "I'M BACK, I'M BACK!! I escaped my lonely freedom, freedom and caused some chaos, CHAOS!"

"O-of course you did..." Seam felt something wet slide down his face from under his button eye and from his empty socket. Was he....crying...? Jevil frowned, making a face. He didn't like seeing Seam crying. He hated seeing people sad in general.

"What's wrong, wrong...?" Jevil reached up, pulling Seam somewhat to his own height to wipe away his tears with his sleeve. Even for Jevil, he looked snazzy in a somewhat extravagant suit. He looked like he'd been forced into it by Rouxls and was only in it via force. So he didn't mind if it got a bit messy. "Did I scare you too much, much?" his ears lowered. Seam looked old and worn compared to the last time he'd seen him.

"N-no, I...I'm fine, I just...." Seam tried to quiet his sobs, embracing Jevil and lifting him clean off the ground. "I missed you so much...."

The small jester tried to hug back, barely managing to wrap his arms fully around Seam. He whined, trying to stop Seam's sobbing. "Shush, shush!"

It took a few moments for Seam to quiet down to sniffles. Jevil examined him once more before he was set down. "I..." Seam didn't know what to do now. Leave? Stay? He didn't even have a place for Jevil to stay- plenty of sugary sweets and clothes for him, yes, but not a bed!

"Can we go home, home?" Jevil then made a face, remembering they no longer lived in the castle. "....your home, home?"

"Y-yes...let's go home."

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It was late by the time they made it back. Seam took Jevil to his room, deciding he could sleep on the couch or the recliner. Jevil slid onto the edge of the bed with one seamless motion, resting his head on the pillow and taking up barely a quarter of said bed. He didn't bother to undress, resting his chin on the pillow and glancing at Seam.

Well, this was rather stereotypical, Seam thought. He sighed. "You can have the bed, I'll sleep on the couch until I can get you your own-"

"Nah, nah." Jevil rolled closer to the edge, leaving Seam plenty of room to sleep. "The bed is big enough for the both, both of us." Seam sighed, giving in.

"Okay, fine...I'll get you some nightwear as well, too...." he said, making his way to his closet. He never wore anything fancy, not even to the celebration. He picked out his pajamas and a loose nightshirt that might not slip off of Jevil unlike the rest of his clothes. He tossed it over to him.

Jevil caught it easily and hopped off the bed to get changed, wheeling around to his back was facing Seam. They've chanced in the same room before for shows, though it has been awhile. Seam did the same.

Before he could fully put on the nightgown, Seam felt Jevil decide he wanted to hug him. He felt the imp's small arms wrap around his side, just in time for the nightgown to fall over him and trap him. "...what are you doing?"

"Tired, tired...."

"I'm not the bed, friend." Seam sighed, prying Jevil off of him and nudging him to the bed. Seam laid down, curling up and almost immediately getting comfortable. Jevil laid beside him, staring at him unblinkingly.

"What's wrong....?"

Jevil just leaned against Seam, burying his face in his chest. "I missed you so much, much..." his ears were low and he sounded more than genuine, smiling weakly.

"I missed you too."

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I like the idea of nobody telling Seam that Jevil was released until Jevil already tears apart half the land trying to hunt him down