1302 – Signed, Sealed, Delivered | Alba Salix S2E6
Alba puts the D in Fenestration and Holly becomes Airliah, Queen of the Wind, as a flying castle floats you off to Dreamland.
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Episode 1302 – Signed, Sealed, Delivered | Alba Salix Season 2 Episode 6
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SCOOTER: Friends beyond the binary, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it’s time for the podcaster who’s here to kinda…well, actually, we’re finishing up Season 2 of Alba Salix, and I’m really sleepily excited to kinda hear how the season concludes. It’s been a joy to be in the world of Alba Salix, and we’ll be returning next year to…with a little bit more Alba Salix and to try to do these crossovers with fiction podcasts and stuff like that, and hopefully we’ll be able to do them in the future, too. But oh, boy, is…was it fun, a journey into the world of Alba, Holly, Magnus, and more this season. Make sure to check out the regular, daytime version of Alba Salix.
But if you’re wondering what I’m…you say, I thought I tuned into a sleep podcast. I say, well, yeah, it’s a sleep podcast I’ve been making about eleven years. It’s a very meandering, different show. I go off topic, I get mixed up, forget what I was talking about, then I get lost. It’s all…it’s a sleep podcast that keeps you company and takes your mind off of stuff versus putting you to sleep. So, it’s a little bit different than your normal sleep podcast. There’s very…I mean, I don't know, there’s nothing…there’s plenty of stuff that’s unusual about this show. But really, I’m just here to be your friend in the deep, dark night and keep you company while you drift off.
So, I’m really glad you’re here. I work really hard. What we got coming up…there’s support — that’s how we put out the show for free twice a week — then there’s a long, meandering intro meant to ease you into bedtime, and then we’ll have our last episode of Season 2 of Alba Salix, royal helper of…who helps people. So, I’m really glad you’re here. If you’re new, welcome. Just give the show a few tries. See how it goes. But welcome to Sleep With Me, the podcast that’s here to put you to sleep. Here’s a couple ways we’re able to do it for you for free twice a week.
INTRO: [INTRO MUSIC] Hey, are you up all night tossing, turning, mind racing? Trouble getting to sleep? Trouble staying asleep? Well, welcome. This is Sleep With Me, the podcast that puts you to sleep. We do it with a bedtime story. Alls you need to do is get in bed, turn out the lights, and press Play. I’m gonna do the rest. What I’m going to attempt to do is create a safe place where you could set aside whatever’s keeping you awake. That could be thoughts, thoughts on your mind that you’re thinking about, thoughts about the past, the present, the future, thing…thoughts, thinking, thinking stuff.
It could be feelings, anything emotionally coming up for you related to those thoughts or feelings that are just there, it could be changes in…physical sensations, it could be changes in time, temperature, routine, you could be getting over something or going through something, you could be traveling, maybe you work a different schedule, maybe you have guests. Whatever it is, the only reason I run through some of that stuff is you get the sense you’re not alone, that you’re a part of something that…we kinda share something here in the deep, dark night, something a little bit different. We’re friends meant to…I don't know. It’s a strange way to meet, indirectly meeting in the deep, dark night, almost like you walk by somebody and you wave and smile, and that’s…at Sleep With Me, that’s pretty good.
That’s a pretty good greeting. Not even; maybe you just nod your head and say, evening. Sleep With Me, huh? Yeah, Sleep With Me, huh. Yeah, it’s…goodnight, I’ll…yep…no, I’ll talk to you in this…yep. Just with a nod, you could say all that. The other thing below all the communication is that there’s a sense…a shared sense of something below that, and that’s why I run through this stuff, because I know how it feels in the deep, dark night for me, and I might be able to relate to how it feels for you. I think I probably can. It doesn't feel great, right? I wish I had a bedtime where I fell asleep easily every single time and a bedtime where I didn’t have to plan stuff out or have a bedtime…well, I’m grateful for my bedtime routine but I’m also resentful of it, I guess, or having to work…well, it’s…I wish I could work at falling asleep, right?
That just certain work…you know what I mean if you’ve had trouble sleeping. Kinda going off on a tangent there, but just to get across the point that it’s like, how it feels for you, I might…even though I haven't been through the exact same thing that’s keeping you awake, I might be able to relate to how it feels. But there’s other people out there. There’s someone listening right now…and, I don't know, this is really important for me to get across; they really do know how you feel 'cause they’ve been through something very similar. There’s enough people listening around the world right now, and they know how it feels, and they’re like, man, I’m really glad you’re here and I really do hope this podcast can help you fall asleep, because it’s worked for me. They really hope that one day…and maybe you’re at this point now.
Maybe you’re a regular listener and you say, yeah, now I know I can hold this place and just nod gently, and in that sense, I’m welcoming somebody to the podcast. I remember the first time I felt it, and even though it’s digital and a podcast, I felt welcomed here, and not just by Scoots. It felt good to be welcomed and to be kinda understood but without full understanding. It’s like, oh, you get…I feel seen. So, I don't know, that is a bit high-minded, I guess, but the point is not just that you’re welcome here and the hope you feel seen and welcomed, but that you deserve a good night's sleep. You deserve a bedtime you don’t have to dread.
You deserve a bedtime you could feel good about or look forward to or at least feel neutral about, and you deserve the rest you need so your life is more manageable, right, that tomorrow you feel more rested. I hope this podcast can be a part of that for you. Now, if it can't, if you already know it can't, we have a website, sleepwithmepodcast.com/nothankyou, and you could check that out and find more pod…more sleep podcasts and sleepy stuff on there, because this show just doesn't…it’s just not everybody’s taste. But for most people, this podcast does take a few tries to get used to, so give it a few tries and see how it goes and just see, hey…it just takes some getting used to. One, because it’s a podcast you don’t really listen to. You just kinda barely listen to it.
The way it works is I send my voice across the deep, dark night. I use lulling, soothing, creaky, dulcet tones, pointless meanders, and superfluous tangents. So, I go off topic, I get mixed up, then I forget what I was talking about, then I’m like, wait a second, what was I talking about? My voice is just not traditionally soothing, but it’s kinda like background noise or a out-of-focus picture that’s calming, and you say, okay, this is nice and distracting. It’s someone talking to keep me company that’s barely entertaining so I don't need to…I could barely pay attention to them, kinda like a TV on in the other room. Also, this is a sleep podcast that doesn't put you to sleep. There is no pressure to fall asleep with this podcast. This podcast is here to keep you company, not to put you to sleep.
There’s people who are listening who can't sleep at all or who need a break during the day, and I’m here to keep them…I’m here to the very end whether you’re awake or asleep, 'cause I’m here to be your bore-friend, your bore-bae, your bore-sib, your bore-bud, your neigh-bore, your bore-bestie, your Borbie, your bore-bor, your bore-bruh, your bore-cuz, your bore-sib, your best bore-friend f’eva, to keep you company in the deep, dark night and distract you, just like I was on-call. This podcast is more like a service than a podcast, I guess, in that sense. I’m just…general…talking to you about nothing, but it’s not quite nothing. The show is almost boring, and that’s a way to describe it, but not quite boring. Yeah, what else do you need to know? A pod…oh, most people don’t like this show. I think I forgot to tell you that.
Maybe you already figured that out, but it takes some tries to get used to. Just because if you came here expecting a sleep podcast — even though we’ve been doing this eleven years — it…you might have had a expectation that the show would be reasonable or a little bit different tone and style, maybe there’d be a journey or some sounds. But this is…so, it’s different, and it kinda takes a while to get used to it. Wait, you’re kinda talking about stuff, you’re always going nowhere? It just takes two or three tries to get used to that, and of course it would. Why would you let down your guard right away for a sleep podcast, right, or anything? Why wouldn't you be skeptical or doubtful? That makes total sense to me because…so, those are my middle names.
So, it does take some time for me to earn your trust and for you to be like, oh, okay, I trust you so much I’m gonna barely listen to you. Again, that doesn't…even saying it out loud, it’s like, that doesn't make any sense, but it will at some point when you say, oh…I mean, this is a regular experience for people that have been listening to the show for the…oh, I had no idea I was looking for this my whole life. I didn’t even know something like this would exist, but now I get it. It’s just like when I called my friend or when I would talk to my roommate or when I would listen to the conversation down the hall but I couldn't understand what was being said, or whatever it is. So, I hope it can help you out, but just give it a few tries and see how it goes. You really got nothing to lose.
The other thing to kinda lay out is the structure of the show. The show’s structured in a very deliberate way, but you can adjust it. Most people enjoy this ad-supported, linear version of Sleep With Me. So, the show starts off with a greeting; friends beyond the binary, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, so you feel seen and welcomed in. You say, I might check that podcast out. Then there’s support so paying for it’s optional. If you prefer something without ads, you can get that at Sleep With Me+. Then there’s a long, meandering intro. Now, the intro is long and meandering not just as a part of the show or not just to put you to sleep; it’s more long and meandering to ease you into bedtime.
Each intro is different than the one before it where I kinda try to explain what the podcast is, which I should be able to do pretty easily, but I go off topic, I get mixed up. It takes me a while to explain what it is, but that gives you some time to settle in, right, or to get ready for bed or to wind down or do some chill activity, and this year I’ve been trying to put out more videos of me doing chill activities to show kinda…there’s a lot of different things you can do as a part of your wind down while you listen to the show, and that’s what the intro is. It’s just a buffer between the day and the night to ease you into bedtime. Then there’s support and then there will be our bedtime story.
So, it’s about twenty minutes into the show, which will be a episode of Alba Salix, and that’ll go until…a little bit over an hour. So, there’s kind of a warm up, then a cool down, and then our bedtime story. If you prefer just the bedtime stories, you don’t want the intros or anything like that, we have a podcast, Bedtime Stories from Sleep With Me, that you could check out. But yeah, that’s the structure of the show. That’s why I make the show. I’m really glad you’re here. I work really hard. I yearn and I strive. I really hope I can help you fall asleep. Thanks again for coming by, and here’s a couple ways we’re able to put you to sleep twice a week.
Alright everybody, welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of Alba Salix, Signed, Sealed, Delivered. It originally came out December 6, 2018. I would say this episode…these are like fine lines we get to listen to. That’s the great thing about audio fiction. So, check out the original episode, too. Wow, really, 2018? That’s so cool. I don't know, a really…joy to do these two seasons of Alba Salix. I know Season 3 is getting close to release, so we’re gonna see whether we’ll do the bonus episodes or Season 3, and this is something that is because of listeners on Sleep With Me+.
If you want more of these crossovers other than the ones we’re committed to with Alba Salix…we’re not in a position to do this anymore, but if you support the show directly, that’s what enables us to have the budget to compensate Eli and Sean for their writing and then also promote another amazing podcast out there. So, if you really like these crossover episodes, support the show so we can keep doing them. We can do more. I’ve got other friends in audio fiction that I would love to work with, so…but without further ado, let’s check in with Eli who says hello. We’re up to the season finale, and yeah, believe me, it’s gonna take some sleepifying, Scoots.
Eli…thanked all the wonderful cast, made it a joy to record, all the special guests, and all the sponsors that made this season possible, everybody that supported the show on Indiegogo and Patreon. So, spread the word, review the show, listen to Alba Salix in your podcast app of choice, let people know about it. Eli says, wait, 'cause I want to thank my partner, co-producer, and co-writer, Sean, who’s really pushing me to go bigger and bolder with our stories this season. So much support day in and day out. Thank you, dear. Finally, one more piece of unexpected thank-yous…Eli’s computer went poofy-poof, and…but it was all backed up, and Steven got everything up and running so they can complete the episode. Alright, so here we go, Episode the 6th, the sleepified finale to Alba Salix, Season 2.
It opens in the forest at midnight. We hear the sounds of crickets, and we see Parabel and Withrow Lee speaking together as one. Hear us, keeper of the red sceptre. Hear us, guardian of the River of Essences. Hear us now. A warm, windy, magical wave of energy goes, who summons me from my realm? It is I, Queen Parabel of Farloria. Puppy-poos…I’ve never been summoned by a queen before. Hear me, oh…I got a duke once, wizards, merchants, an older couple who stumbled on a magic lantern, but never a queen until now. Well, this is Parabel; hear me, oh, one shrouded in mystery. Oh, for H double hockey sticks with an E, call me Aten-Aben. Your Queen, Parabel…who is this one? I’m just…I mean, I’m just here helping out. Withrow Lee…well, I’ll be gosh-golleyed.
You used to call on us guardians all the time, you and that Alba Salix. Oh yeah, that was us, yeah. Huh, which means you must be Parabel Salix, right? Well, yeah, yes, correct, correct, but if we could get down to business, please…yes, it is all clicking into place now. Alright, lay it on me. I’m with child. Okay, congrats. And Alba tells me the child will be a boy. Yeah, it’s looking that way. That would make him, the heir, apparent, and void our enemy’s claim to the throne, but the moment they learn that a crown prince has been born, he’s gonna be in trouble, you know? Yes, got you. That makes sense. But you have power over destiny. I mean, I can push the world towards one future or another, but if you wanted a girl, you should have talked to me before you went and got preggers. Well, what good are you, then?
Mister lee, couldn't you have summoned someone proper with more power? Something with a stronger essence? That hurts. Sorry, Queen Parabel. It was short notice, you know? Everybody’s booked up. It’s the full moon. It was this guy or Sovonoga, the god of snails. Oh, well, this is unbelievable. Just send him away. Now, hold on, let me think this through. Magical power runs in your family. Yes, yeah? Okay, so, I’m right; look at you. Look at your sisters. So, what if I told you I could make your child the most powerful wizard alive? Well, how powerful? Powerful enough that no one could bother him. Your boy shall have all your magic, all the magic of all you and your relatives put together. I can make him so powerful that the land of his birth shall never fall to any opposition as long as he’s around.
Well, what must I do? Ha, ha, that’s where the catch is, isn't it always, My Queen? But right now it’s time to fade out and to fade back in to a store room where Parabel is catching her breath. A door squeaks open. Parabel? Parabel, what are you doing in the store room? Are you alright? Alba, I’m fine. I just need to…oof, oi, oi, oi. Parabel…I think I’m…oh no, I think I may be having a baby. Really? You don’t say. Alba, I may have…well, there’s one other thing. Oh, flooky above. Okay, calm down. Breathe. Just focus on your breathing. If you’re gonna have…if this is gonna happen, at least you’re doing it here. Got plenty of things to help you out. Please, Alba, I’m a little bit concern…more than…I have a stronger-than…it’s okay, it’s okay. Alba, I want you to make everything okay. Okay, just breathe right now.
Wait a second, what’s that sound? It’s like a dark, magical wind. What on earth is happening? Oh, hey, it’s me. It looks like I got here just in time. Aten-Aben? Well, that’s one way of saying it, yeah. Alba Salix, or Alba Salix, I was hoping to see you here, too. It’s been forever. What in the seven double hockey sticks are you doing here? Well, I thought that would have been obvious. I’m here to take part in this great, grand ceremony. I’m here to assist. Oh, this is Parabel; oh, woe is me. Now we hear the theme of Alba Salix. By appointment to the King and Queen, Alba Salix, Royal Physician, Volume II, Episode 6th, Signed, Sealed, Delivered.
We enter the kitchens where we hear a clatter of cutlery and obviously the sounds of Magnus and Holly. Oh, Holly, you gotta get these spoons. The spoons are trying to play spoon drums on me. Please don’t play spoon drums on me. Well, Magnus, that’s what you get for animating them. Yeah, but I’m not a creme brulee or a spoon drum. Ouch, oof, oof. Wait a second, those pans are start…hey, pans…no, no, no, I don't care what the pot said. All you pans, back in the stove. I have a ladle and I know how to use it. Now, let’s taste that soup. Hey, excuse me, pan, don’t snap at me. Let me taste your soup, please. Please? Pretty please? Okay, Magnus, can you take the lid? Hah, got it. Thank you. Oh, that’s very warm. Yeah, hold onto the top. I gotta stir this. Wait a second, this isn't soup. It’s just hot water and onions.
Yeah, the knives took the rest of the ingredients. They’re hoarding them all in the top of the cupboard. Wait, why? How should I know? They don’t like me, I guess, and I don't like them. Sorry, I like you a lot, knives. You’re great and I think we should be friends. Okay, whoa, whoa, look out, here comes some plates. They’re clinking. They’re clanking. They’ve surrounded us. Okay, well, I’ll just put on my happy fairy voice. Hello, plates. Hello, bowls. What are you doing? I don't know, Magnus. Maybe they like to be talked to in a sing-songy voice? Is there something wrong, something you ate? Holly, I don't think they like sing-songy voices. Okay, let’s back away slowly…and into the ballroom where there’s chatter and noise.
We’ve picked up right where we’ve left off, and Gunther’s…don't worry, everybody, we’ll be back on track. This is your King; don't worry. The Royal Physician has gone off with Parabel and everything is under control, except the doors just burst open and two people are stumbling in here surrounded by kitchenware. What on earth is happening? Oh, this is Minister Pearcey; Magnus, what…Holly, what is going on here? We’re having some minor technical issues in the kitchen. Magnus, make them stop. This is your Minister; why are these forks, knives, spoons, bowls, plates, following you? Well, you see, that’s a long story that hopefully I could tell you about later. Nice flatware. Could you lay flat, flatware, please? Come on, I’m the one that gave you life. If you were…you wouldn't be sentient flatware without my intervention.
Okay, this is Holly; is any…any of the guests hungry for dinner? Then we go back to the store room…storm room, where a magical storm rages outside. Alba, Alba, it’s Parabel; I don't want…I don't think…I think I made…can you not let that essence-based being near me? I’m just here…I’m here to escort your…there’s a new home waiting. You made an agreement, My Queen. Listen, Aten, be…can you hit the road? If you think you can make me, Alba. Okay, there you…okay, Aten-Aben diablum, Aten-Aben exas, Aten-Aben afugare. Woo…huh, that didn’t…was that a fizzle sound? Is someone a little bit short on power, Alba? Wait a second, is this your doing? Well, I’m only following Her Majesty’s wishes. Parabel, what happened? Oh, he promised me we could make my son the most powerful wizard alive.
Yeah, and he will be, as promised, but you just can't make power out of nothing. I have to borrow power from the family, in this case. Wait a second, Parabel, you’ve given all our power to the baby? Yes, she has. But that’s…I mean, we’re powerful, Parabel. That’s a little bit too much power. Well, he didn’t tell me any of this, Alba. You didn’t ask. Wait, and what do you mean you’re here to escort him? Like, to school or something? Yeah, he’s gonna be a star pupil. Wait, but he would be the…he’s supposed to be the defender of Farloria. Hm, I don't think I said anything about Farloria. I said the land of his birth. But we’re in Farloria. Yeah, but we’re gonna make a move here. I’ve got a ride on the way. Wait, what do you mean you got a ride on the way? I don't need…we don’t need a ride.
We’re here…Alba’s gonna take care of it. Oh no, we’re going to return to my kingdom, Queen. No, no, no…are you cracking the room open? It’s pretty nice as essence-based places — especially lower essence-based places — go. We got good neighbors, spectacular scenery…very, very warm, humid, though some areas are dry heat. He’s gonna love it. It’s time to go. Then we return to the ballroom where there’s breaking of glasses and spilling of milk, dropping of flatware. Furniture is sliding around, and high winds are everywhere now. This is me, Lady Jonewood; what’s happening? Dear me, Lady Jonewood, it’s me, Lord Jonewood; it’s quite the storm out there, isn't it? Well, I should say. It’s lifting us right into the air. Oh my gosh, as King, this is not good. Has anyone seen the Queen? Parabel, where are you?
The King runs out in the hall, but Minister Pearcey tries to stop…whoa, whoa, Your Majesty, whoa, whoa, everyone, grab onto a wall. Stay calm. I’m the minister. Everybody hold on. Let’s come up to the stage here — there’s a lot of furniture and things flying around — and we’re gonna gather together. Wait a second, Magnus, it’s me, Holly; did you animate the whole building? No, no, I barely…I could barely levitate the knives, Holly. Yeah, but that didn’t work out so good. Announcement, announcement, everybody. This is your captain speaking. This is…you could call me Aten-Aben. This is a nonstop flight from Grandville to Quatox. It’s a dimension that…it’s not the first stop on anybody’s itinerary, but for some people, it’s their last. But please take your seats.
Keep your soles on the floor — that’s shoe soles — and you may experience some rockety, rocky-poo as we get ready to roll. Wait a second, did he say…? Who’s speak…? Is that announcement in my ears, or where’s that coming from? I think that whoever is making the announcement is doing it, Holly. Yeah, but then why are you looking so intense, Magnus? Yeah, well, I mean, it was in…I was in that kitchen, you know? Yeah, but you’re glowing. Well, Holly, thank you. I mean…but I think you’ve drank too much fairy moonshine, Holly. No, no, no, you’re floating two feet off the floor, Magnus. I’m what? Wait a second…I think you’re…I don't know, something’s going on with you, Magnus, some sort of transformation or something? Whoa, this is cool. I wonder if I could fly…oh wow, oh, I flew right into that wall.
Magnus…yeah, I’m okay. I mean, I’m…well, I’m kinda stuck to the wall. Well, as Lord Jonewood, I would say this is a bit more exciting than the Jackalope Sanctuary Fundraiser. Ta, ta. Magnus, do you have any idea what’s happening? Holly, no. It wasn’t me, though. Then we head back to the forest at midnight. Shimmering sounds of magic…it is I, Aten-Aben. It is done. Wait a second, just like that? Yes. Now we wait for the arrival of the child. Okay, okay. Wait a second…oh, this…is this a flashback or a flash-forward? This is Withrow Lee here; I just have one question. Oh, yes, your essence of not-greatness. There’s somebody lying over there. Wait, this is Withrow Lee; what do you mean there’s somebody laying over there?
Oh, no, I thought you hid him. I did. I can sense other beings in the area. Oh, this kid? Don’t…this is Withrow Lee; don't worry about it. This kid? Oh boy, he’s nobody important. I already…I kinda made…I made his…I already erased his memory with…yeah. He’s snoring, see? Withrow, are you absolutely sure about that? If Alba finds out…wait a second, what is this about Alba? Oh, nothing. Would you like us to do some chanting? Should we be chanting your name, Aten-Aben, or is there something we could do to please you? Well, don’t…Parabel, it’s me, Withrow Lee; once Alba realizes Magnus is not around, she’ll figure things out. Does this boy work for Alba Salix? Yeah, he’s her apprentice. Wait a second, really? She’s the Royal Physician now? Well, yeah, yeah she is. Well, then this should work out perfectly.
Oh, yes, of course. Soon everything will go to plan. I do a magical shimmer. I think young Magnus will be my assistant in this case. Then we fade back into the ballroom. Okay, listen, Holly, it’s me, Magnus; alls I did was float some dishes. I can't float a building full of people. Wait, though, Magnus, could you try it? Could you try veering the building to the left? Veering to the left…veering? Veering…no, it didn’t work. Okay, but try to concentrate. Alright, concentrate, concentrate. Oh, the building’s creaking, Holly. Yeah, but I think something’s happening. Oh man, it’s making me tired. Are you okay? Well, it just feels like I’m kinda being…there’s something like a magnetic force or something, but I can't control it. I don't know, it’s also…yeah, it’s…feels like I’m stretching. Okay, Magnus, take deep breaths. Oh, man.
Okay, stay put. I’m gonna go find Alba. Okay, but I’m also stuck to this wall, Holly. I’m not gonna go anywhere else. Then we go to the store room with Alba, Parabel, and Aten. Okay, this is Alba; why don’t you just…can't you just transport her? Why do you have to fly a whole building across the plane of convergence? Style, my good Alba. But you don’t have the power to do that yourself. I’m flying the building, aren't I? Are you? Not long now. We should be crossing out of this dimension in just a few minutes. How’s Parabel? I’m gonna…I’m not…you’re gonna be in a big trouble if…when I get…when I feel better. She’s fine. Excellent. I got…we gotta keep this going until we get on my land. Terra Inferno, we call it. Wait a second, so will my child be a king of your realm? Oh yeah, in my realm?
Yeah, but we’re gonna take over other areas, too. Okay, but what’s…as his mother, what’s gonna happen to me? Oh, wait a second, that’s my husband. Yep, Parabel, can I come in? It’s Gunther. Are you in there? Gunther? Yeah, Parabel, I’m coming in. I can't get this door open, though. It seems to be locked. Oh no, no, no, this simply will not do. Gunther, we’re in here. Oh, you’re in. Oh my, Gunther, I can't believe you were able to get that door open. Darling, you’re safe. Gunther, this is Alba; you gotta get outta here. Wait, why? What’s going on? Alba is right. We cannot have you present for any of this. Wait, what do you mean? Who are you? Explain yourself, sir. I’m the King. Alba, am I right? I don't think he’s gonna be helpful having him around, and he may get light on his feet.
I’m going to make a sleepity, sleepity-poo Gunther-poo. Oh no, don’t put Gunther to sleep. Gunther…what have you done to him? I put him to sleep, like I said. But that’s my husband, the King of Farloria, father of my child. Well, that’s fine. He’ll wake…you could kiss him and wake him up later when we’re finished. Yeah, yeah, when we’re finished. Okay, Gunther looks okay. He’s…I told you he’s okay. He’s just sleeping. Okay, Your Majesty…okay, okay, thanks, Alba. You keep an eye on him. Alba, it’s me, Holly. Wait, Holly, what are you doing here? Keep out of sight. I’m sorry, what was that? Nothing. Who were you talking to? We go back to the hallway where there’s a high wind, but Holly’s close. We can hear her breathing, and the voice says, Parabel…Alba, and Aten-Aben emerge from the room.
I’m not talk…this is Alba, I’m not talking to anybody. Just…this is…I’m trying to just keep myself calm. Well, as we go into this hallawy, there better not be anyone out here. I could have heard something like fairy wings. Yeah, I told you, it’s just me talking to myself. You do talk a lot. We do, don’t we, Parabel? Oh boy, we’re so fairy talkative, fairy, fairy talkative. Alba, this is your sister; what are you talking about? It would be fairy good indeed to help people. This is Holly; I think if you were to get hold of your tongue…this is Parabel; what do you mean? I’ve been dutiful and quiet while you’ve lectured me at every turn. This is Aten; please, both of you, be quiet. I’m just saying Parabel is quite…she can give…she can…better watch it around her. She can really put a frown on your face with the way she uses words.
Oh, well, Alba, you’re one to talk. I won't ask for silence again. Well, just blame my sister with her talking, her talk, talk, talking. Please don’t speak anymore, or I’ll keep the king asleep for a longer time than long. Okay, okay. Don't worry, Alba, it’s me, Holly; we’re on the case. Then we go to Minister Pearcey’s apartment. Okay, Leon…10:00 to 10:15; stop in at florist, change order for centerpieces. Orange…those blooms that…wait a second, what, Leon? The florist? Were you talking about the florist? Sorry, yeah, you have to apologize to the florist. You gotta make a change in your order. Well, why would that be on my calendar? Oh, there’s my dear Loria. Hey, sweetie. Sorry, I just…another new appointment on the calendar I don't remember making. Right, but that Leon is on it, like when it told you to get an umbrella.
Yeah, and I didn’t listen and then I got drenched. Okay, so just to be clear, this is…your pet rock assistant uses magical powers from some other world. It’s a prescient, outsourced presence who tracks my schedule and also fills it with random things occasionally, but they’ve been useful random things. So now you’re all, trust Leon, he’s always right? Wait, I thought you liked my rock assistant. Well, I’m just saying, better not lead my Tally-poo wrong, Mister Rock, or you’re gonna be paving a road. Got me? I strive for reliability and accuracy. Okay, is that everything on the calendar, Leon? Yeah, no further events. I’ve cleared your schedule in case of further contingencies. Good. This gala is…I’m really getting tired of it. Don't worry, honey, you’re gonna be fine. You always are. Okay, no swan boats. No swan boats.
You’re gonna be amazing. Thanks, love. See you tonight. Kissy kisses. Kissy kisses. There’s a lot of paperwork, so I’m gonna be a bit late. Save me a glass of wine? I will. Then we head to the ballroom as guests chatter, and the building flies on. Back in the action…it’s Minister Pearcey. No swan boats, no swan boats…okay, everybody, I’m your Minister. Stay calm. We’re not gonna jump to any conclusions. Yeah, we’re not gonna jump to any conclusions; this is Magnus. I’m stuck halfway up a wall because of some sort of rare equilibrium between the aerostatic forces and the fabric of my robe. This is Preston; what’s going on with your eyes, Magnus? Nothing. I’ve been cooking all day, so I’m keeping my eyes shut so I can rest them. This is Lady Jonewood; I think this Magnus is up to trouble. Yeah, this is Lord Jonewood; I agree.
We may have to put a de- and then -frenestrate. No, no, no, this is Magnus; no…let’s de-escalate that defenestrate, please. Listen, I’m pretty sure I’m the only thing keeping this building going. Oh, this is Holly; everybody, I need your assistance. Well, this is Minister Pearcey; where are the King and Queen? They’re in the back. Alba’s with them. What about whoever’s running this thing that made that weird announcement? He’s with them. He’s a presence, a not-so-nice one. But Alba’s got it figured out. All we have to do is gather all those orange flowers from the centerpieces. What do you mean? Yeah, there’s some sort of magical, orange flower, orange creamsicle flower? I don't know. They have the essence of orange creamsicles. Oh, that’s so weird.
That was just randomly on my calendar this morning, but that makes sense. That’s what they’re for. Okay, everyone, please gather up the orange flowers. Give them to Holly. Oh, but…this is Preston; those flowers make me sneeze. Yeah, these…Holly, some of our guests have been sneezing. Do these flowers do something to presences from other realms? I don't know, but we’re gonna deal with it, so don't worry, everybody. But I’m also feeling a bit conflicted as a fairy and a healer that I shouldn’t use…even if it’s a presence that’s messing with us, I’m a little bit conflicted about using flowers. I know some people have…there was once a sleep podcast that had a strong aversion to orange creamsicles, and I don't know if we…Holly, this is your Minister; I think we can make an exception in this case.
We head back to the store room where Aten-Aben is. 666, 666…everybody’s…you’re supposed to be counting along with me. Take one down, spin it around…oh, thank you, Aten. Thank you for counting for us and passing the time. As Alba, I appreciate it. That’s very funny, Alba. Wait a second, what’s that smell? It’s like…what do you mean? What smell, Aten-Aben? You smell something? Oh, this is me, the Queen; I smell…it smells like essence of orange. Wait a second, something’s happening. It’s not just essence of orange. There’s a underlying smell. It’s a smell like essence of orange, but there’s also a smell like essence of sweet cream. Oh, don't worry, Aten, it’s just the catering staff. I think they were making dessert or something in the kitchen. Wait a second, what have you done with me? I haven't done anything.
This is not the truth. Well, you took all my magic, so…I’m Alba Salix, just a royal regular. Tell me what is happening. Oh dear, you’re looking a little bit under the weather, Aten. Is there something wrong? Yeah. Well, what’s going on? Oh, this is Alba; I’d say it’s acute orange creamsicle sensitivity. I’m sorry, what? Acute orange creamsicle sensitivity. It’s…for you, oh boy, you probably…it’s not good. Wait a second, there’s orange creamsicle flowers around me? I mean, I haven't done…I don't see any orange creamsicle, or I didn’t even know there was…well, maybe…I don't know. Wait a second, did you pass some messages off, all that talk about very…? I think you were saying ‘fairy’ instead of ‘very’. It was some sort of code.
Well, it’s kind of…when you travel from one dimension to another, every once in a while you’re gonna go through a patch of orange creamsicle flowers. This is not good, Alba. I’m going…I’m not happy. Okay, this is Parabel; just keep my sister out of it. Please don’t get in my way, Queen. Parabel, surely…this is the Queen; you’re not…you’re under a condition of orange creamsicles. You’re gonna sternly talk to me? I’ll do more than just sternly talk to you, because I have…I mean, I have total control. You signed a contract with me. Well, you’re make…you’re making me frown with distaste. Well, I’m gonna do whatever I can to be a leader in my dimension, but I’m gonna…I guess…I mean, I’ll just make Gunther sleep a little bit longer. This is Queen Parabel; you need to stop.
Yeah, I’ll probably have him sleep for one, two hundred years, maybe? Maybe three hundred years. I don't know. You will not. Gunther? Oh, well, Alba’s just throwing a giant bucket of orange creamsicle flowers on you. Oh boy, I’m…oh no, this is not…that’s cancelled out my magic somehow. Yeah, this is Alba; I might not have magic, but luckily I know quite a few moves. Can you just leave me alone, please, Alba? Oh, is somebody short on power? I’m gonna…Alba, I’ll make you sleep for five hundred years to get rid of your smugness. You know what? That’s another sign of exposure to orange creamsicles, if you’re…some people enjoy them, but clearly you’re…they’re draining all your power. Yes, this is Parabel; how does it feel to be losing all your power, Aten?
Now me and my sister are gonna dance around you. Well, I’m already not feeling well. Please don’t dance around me. Yeah, this is Alba dancing around you; we’re like prince and posy or whatever. I’m feeling like I should sit down. Good job, Parabel. You too, Alba. Let’s have him step out of the castle while it’s flying. Okay, Parabel, I’ll take care of it. You stay here. I’ll be right back. Okay, please be careful, though, Alba. Then we go to the hallway where the door opens, and Alba helps a staggering, almost-sleeping Aten-Aben out the back door. Wait, Alba, what happened? Did it work? Holly, it worked so well. Thank you. It wasn’t just me; Miss Pearcey ordered the flowers, and then you gave me the idea to use them, and then everybody else helped to gather them up. Okay, help me open the back door.
Open the back door? What are you gonna do? Well, I’m gonna do…what do you think…? Well, we can't go…we can't cross into the infernal plane. Then he’ll get his strength back. Okay, but this…I don't know, Alba, and the wind’s blowing very hard. Be careful, Holly. I’m just gonna push, push, push…this is Aten, Alba; I have a signed contract, so this isn't gonna help. What won't help? This…the building’s…I already set the GPS, so it’s gonna fly all the way to the pits of Quatox. So, sorry, Alba, no matter what, even if I have to sleep for a long time because I had orange creamsicle flowers all over me, your new nephew’s gonna be from an infernal…on an…in an infernal plane. Yeah, maybe, but you won't be around.
Alba escorts…Alba…Alba’s doing some…she put the de- in -fenestration there, I mean, for a person from an essence-based realm. Are you alright, Alba? Okay, I’m feeling better, but I gotta look after Parabel. Can you get to the ballroom and let everybody know what’s happening? Not yet. I gotta do something. What do you mean? What are you gonna do? I gotta turn this carriage-house around. What do you mean, Holly? No. Yeah, I’m gonna fly out there, Alba, and turn it around. Holly…it’s okay, Alba, I’ve got this. Holly flies outside as the storm swirls around, and in the ballroom…don’t come a-knocking when the ballroom’s a-rocking. This is Minister Pearcey; everybody just hold on. Magnus, do you know what’s happening? I don't know. It’s like something’s pushing us off course.
Okay, this is Holly; you may remember me from being a fan of the Queen of the Waves, but you also remember that I’m the Queen of the Wind. So, if there was a Merliah, I’ll be the Erliah. Erliah; Holly, Erliah, Queen of the Wind. I’m gonna careen off into the night sky. Back to the ballroom. The carriage house is now in flight, but it is no longer bouncing around. Oh, hey, it’s me, I’m Magnus; Alba, how’s it looking? That was Quatoxian magic, Magnus. Your body, yeah, was under some sort of magnetic power, but I don't have my magic to dispel it. Okay, well, that’s not cool, man. That essence-based being…what a J-E-R-K. It was almost like someone was pushing me backwards in the wind. Yeah, and then all of a sudden, it stopped.
Yeah. Wait a second, was that Holly? It was. I mean, Holly? I hope she’s fine. I know she eats too many mushrooms, but she’s better than everything, you know? I know, Magnus. No, but this is where you’re supposed to say, you’re almost as brilliant as Holly, Magnus. You’re equal. Yeah, you’re getting there, Magnus. You have great potential. Yeah, so much for that, huh? Okay, the sky is turning red. Yeah, we’re getting near the convergence. Wait a second, what happens after the convergence? Is it really a world full of hockey sticks and Hs? Yeah, it’s not gonna be a warm welcome if we go there. Oh, man. Oh, the door’s opening. Yeah, it’s me, Holly. Is everybody okay? Holly…I’m sorry I couldn't turn the building around. It’s too strong or something, the magic. I’m sorry. You did what you could, Holly.
This is Magnus; I got a question for you, Holly. Well, what is it, Magnus? Well, do you think if the building wasn’t flying that you could carry it or help it land? What do you mean? Like, if I wasn’t…if I’m the magnet that’s pulling the building…wait a second, Magnus, this is Alba…I mean, this is Holly; I could probably land the building. Okay, good. You’re still the Queen of the Wind. Yeah, but what about you? Where would you go? Well, you see, I’m stuck to this one wall beam, so I’m thinking if I make it go loose…wait a second, that would…this is Alba; that would make sense. Aten-Aben attached you to a beam. That’s interesting. Yeah, but then Magnus, you’d fly off into a H-E-double-hockey-sticks realm solo. Right, solo, but that’s better than everybody. I mean, I’ll grant…Magnus, you can't do that. Well, we gotta do something.
It’s gonna get hot in here, and not in the good way. Okay, but without you, the House of Healing wouldn't be the same, Magnus. Oh, you guys will be too busy to know. You got Minister Pearcey now. She’s a laugh a minute. Yeah, but I know…it’s kinda like the sister-and-brother thing, Magnus. We’re always trying to top one another. Yeah, we do good. We’re a good team, the team that heals together, right? Right. So, Alba, go ahead and say it. Say what? Magnus, go to H-E double hockey sticks. Oh, Magnus, you’re a better person than I was at your age. Whoa, are you praising me? Am I dreaming? Okay, there’s not much time, though. Okay, I can do it. I’m gonna do it. Oh, Holly, are you hugging me? Oh, jeepers creepers. I’m not crying, Magnus. You’re the one crying like a dumb human boy. Yeah, that’s me.
Alright, Magnus, take care of yourself down there. We’ll find a way to get you back. I mean, I’ll…listen, I’ll be fine. I’m good at dance…I’ve danced with Guy van Fleet. I mean, I’ve danced with the dragons, danced with…that one time I was in Limbo with that goddess. This’ll be a piece of cake. Wait a second, Limbo with a goddess? Yeah, a long story. I’ll tell you about it later. Alright everybody, hero’s in the house. Everybody hold on. We’re gonna try something. Then we go to the night sky. We hear a beam of the building break free. Wait a second, if Holly’s Queen of the Wind and Merliah is Queen of the Waves, I could ride this beam like Merliah rides the waves, but I’ll be riding the wind. Oh boy, I guess I’m not…this is pretty wobbly, though.
I’m wobbling and I’m wobbling, and Holly’s got the house, though, so…the castle, so I’m in great shape. The ballroom…then we go into the ballroom. Holly, exhausted…did it work? Did we stop it? Holly, it worked. We didn’t cross over. Okay, is everybody else okay? I think so. This is Minister Pearcey; everyone, let’s go outside. Minister Pearcey, are you okay? Yeah, Alba, I’m fine. Just help everybody else outside and watch out for debris. Okay, let me…let’s all work together, okay, Minister? Okay, Alba. Oh, this is Lord Jonewood. Where is this place? There’s birds chirping. Lady Jonewood here; I’m not sure they have birds like these where we come from. Well, maybe they have them in the other realms. Well, I don't know, my dear. This is your King, Gunther, my fellow Farlorians.
I have good news; Queen Parabel has had a baby, and both are doing very well. Cheer, cheer. Yes, yes. Now, I’m afraid we don’t have a name yet, but we’re very, very happy to have a new member of the royal family. There’s loud clapping going on. I better go check on my wife. Oh, stop that. He’s quite a vigorous child, isn't he? It’s probably safest if nobody comes back here. This is Minister Pearcey; Mr. Preston, can you check the guest list and find out…check on everybody and see if there’s any food in the kitchen? This is Alba, Minister; you’ve been…why don’t you lie down and get some rest? You’ve been working all night. Yeah, but I’m a minister. Things need to be organized, and we’ll have to get a message back to Grandville, too, and Loria. Okay, this is Alba, though; Minister Pearcey, have a seat.
I’m telling you as a healer. Okay, Alba, I’ll lie down for a minute. But what about you? Don't worry about me. I’m gonna walk around. Okay, Lady Cranan, that looks okay. Okay, can I check that? Okay, I’m gonna take care of that, then I’m gonna go check on Her Majesty and her little one, 'cause that giggling sounds like thunder. Wish me luck. Well, this is the King, though; I suppose the next thing to look into is…does anyone know where we are? Then the closing credits theme plays as Eli says goodnight to everybody, but also we get one last post-credits scene to tuck you in as birds chirp in the background and Holly and Alba are together. Okay, Holly, but I just wish there was more I could do. Alba, don't worry, you’re doing so much already. I know, but you just work on getting your magic back.
Magnus and I will return before you even know it, and I’m sure I’ll meet some helpful people along the way. Yeah, but Holly, do you know where you’re going? The realm to end all realms. Yeah, but there’s nice people everywhere if you look hard enough. Okay, good luck, Holly. You, too. I hope you find your sister. Oh, yeah, thanks. Don’t remind me. Okay, bye, Alba. Okay, bye, Holly. Don't worry, Magnus, I’m on my way. Hopefully you’re sleep, sleep, sleeping, as maybe you did get to experience being like Merliah, and I’m Erliah flying across the night sky. I’m gonna nap. I’m putting on my autopilot as I drift across the sky. So sleepy. Goodnight.
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Alba Salix
The Midwestern Nod
https://news.wttw.com/2017/01/23/dese-dose-and-dibs-midwest-s-weird-word-world
Djinn in myth
https://allthatsinteresting.com/jinn
https://www.middleeasteye.net/discover/jinn-islamic-arabian-tradition-supernatural-beings
https://centerforinquiry.org/blog/a-look-at-aladdins-genie-and-its-jinn-origins/
666
https://faculty.wts.edu/posts/why-is-the-number-of-the-beast-666/
https://www.sciencealert.com/watch-the-secret-meaning-behind-the-devil-s-number-666
https://www.dictionary.com/e/religion/666/
History of Magnetism
https://wiscimuseum.org/the-history-of-magnetism/
https://amazingmagnets.com/a-brief-history-of-magnets/
DOWN TO BUSINESS
Finishing off season 2 of Alba Salix
Sleepily Excited
Plenty of Unusual Stuff
Deep Dark Night United
n/a
PLUGS
Alba Salix; Sleep With Me Plus; SleepPhones; Rusty Biscuit Links; Emily Tat Artwork; NAPAWF; Anti-Racism Resources; Ukraine Relief; Crisis Textline; Referral Program
SPONSORS
Helix Sleep; Zocdoc; Progressive; Lumen; Uncommon Goods
INTRO
Thoughts on your mind that you’re thinking about
Thoughts, thinking
Getting over something or going through something
Indirectly meeting in the Deep Dark Night
A shared sense of community below a silent nod while walking
I’m grateful and resentful of my bedtime routine
A sense of welcome
Feeling understood without understanding
Wait a sec, what was I talking about?
You can barely pay attention to me
Not Quite Nothing
Almost boring but not quite boring
Why wouldn’t you feel skeptical or doubtful of this show
I hope you can trust me so much that you barely listen to me
I’m trying to put out more videos of me doing chill activities
A warm up, a cool down, then the bedtime story
STORY
S2E6, Signed Sealed Delivered
These episodes are like fine wines
Wow, this came out in December 2018
Support the show so we can support other audio fiction podcasts
This finale is gonna need some sleepifying, Scoots
Opening in the forest at midnight
Parabel and Withrow Lee speak as one
Speaking out to a magical guardian
Hear me, oh One Shrouded in Mystery
Call me a Ten Abin
Withrow and Alba used to call on guardians in the past
Parabel wants to get down to business
Parabel is going to have a son
He’ll be in trouble and become the target of their enemies
The guardian has limited powers
The other guardians were booked up
Ten Abin might be able to make this child the most powerful wizard ever
But what’s the catch?
Cutting to a storeroom
Alba comes across Parabel
Parabel is going into labor right now?!
A Ten Abin shows up and reacquaints themself with Alba
Oh, woe is Parabel
Magnus and Holly are in the kitchen
The spoons are trying to play spoon drums on Magnus
Magnus shouldn’t have animated them
Let me taste your soup, pan!
This isn’t soup, it’s just hot water and onions
The cutlery and flatware are surrounding them!
Holly tries to mediate
Into the ballroom
Picking up right where we left off
Gunther is trying to calm the crowd
Pearcey wants to know why the cutlery is alive
Back to the storeroom
A magical storm rages outside
Alba tries to banish Atinabin but it doesn’t work
Alba is short on power?!
The guardian is taking power from the family to give it to the baby
That’s too much power!
Atinabin is going to take the son
He’ll defend the land he’s born, but that’ll be somewhere else
Going back to Atinabin’s world
A place where Lower Essence Beings live
It’s a very warm dry heat
Lady and Lord Joanwood are concerned
Gunther is in over his head
Grab onto a wall and don’t get swept up in this storm
Atinabin is taking them to Quatox
Magnus is glowing and floating?!
Holly and Magnus are confused
Back to the forest at midnight
Is this a flashback or flash forward?
Atinabin senses someone else
It’s Magnus!
Withrow has wiped Magnus’s memory
Atinabin hatches a plan to use Magnus…
Magnus couldn’t float a whole being
Magnus can’t control this magical force
Cut to the storeroom
Why does Atinabin need to fly this whole being? Style
Terra Inferna
Gunther is trying to enter
Atinabin puts Gunther to sleep
What is Holly doing in here too?
High wind in the hallway
Alba is trying to figure this out on her own
Fairy Fairy Talkative
Alba is trying to talk in code
Holly finally gets it
Flashback to Pearcey’s apartment
MP consults her pet rock Leon
Loria reenters
Prescient Outsourced Presence
Loria doesn’t trust this pet rock assistant
Back to the ballroom, mid-flight
MP tries to calm
People suspect Magnus is causing this
Let’s deescalate that defenestration
We have to gather all the magic orange creamsicle flowers
Those flowers might do something to magical beings
Holly is conflicted about using flowers in this way
Back to Atinabin
He’s counting down from 666
What’s that smell?
A smell like the essence of orange with a hint of … cream?
Atinabin is being affected by this creamsicle scent
Acute Orange Creamsicle Sensitivity
Atinabin is not happy about this
Atinabin will make Gunther sleep for 300 years
Alba pours a bucket of orange creamsicle flowers on Atinabin
She may not have magic, but she’s still got moves
They’re draining Atinabin’s powers!
Parabel and Alba are dancing around Atinabin
Let’s have Atinabin step out of the castle while it’s flying
It worked so well, Holly!
And MP ordered the flowers! It all worked out
They can’t enter the Infernal Plane
The building is set to GPS and will fly to the Pits of Quatox no matter what
Alba puts the D in Fenestration
Holly is gonna fly out there and turn this house around! Oh no!
Don’t come a knocking when the ballroom’s a rocking
Holly is Airliah, the Queen of the Wind
Magnus wants under a Quatoxian spell
That essence based being was a j-e-r-k
They hope Holly is ok
The sky is turning red
They’re getting close to the convergence
A world full of hockey sticks and H’s
Holly couldn’t turn the building around
If Magnus is the magnet pulling the building, does that help Holly in some way?
Let’s get this beam loose and then Magnus will fly off
Magnus would be off in the Infernal Realm on his own
Magnus is going to self-sacrifice!
Magnus, go to H-E-L-L!
Alba finally praises Magnus
Holly will miss Magnus
No one’s crying, for real
Magnus believes he’ll be ok
Magnus is wobbling
Holly’s got the castle and it’s moving!
It worked! They didn’t cross over
Is MP okay?
Let’s get out of this house
Parabel has had the baby!
The baby doesn’t have a name yet
Alba tells MP to rest and heal up
Alba checks on everyone and heals people
Alba checks on Parabel and the baby
That giggling sounds like thunder
Where are they, exactly?!
A post credits scene
Holly and Alba are together
Alba will work on getting her magic back
Holly will go off to get Magnus back
SWM+ THANKS
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SUMMARY:
Episode: 1302
Title: Signed, Sealed, Delivered | Alba Salix S2E6
Deep Dark Night United: n/a
Plugs: Alba Salix; Sleep With Me Plus; SleepPhones; Rusty Biscuit Links; Emily Tat Artwork; NAPAWF; Anti-Racism Resources; Ukraine Relief; Crisis Textline; Referral Program
Sponsors: Helix Sleep; Zocdoc; Progressive; Lumen; Uncommon Goods
SWM+ Thanks: n/a
Notable Language:
- Sleepily Excited
- Indirectly meeting in the Deep Dark Night
- Not Quite Nothing
- Sleepifying
- Ten Abin
- H-E-L-L
- Essence-Based Being (EBB)
- Lower Essence Beings
- Veering
- Terra Inferna
- Fairy Fairy Talkative
- Prescient Outsourced Presence
- Deescalate that defenestration
- Acute Orange Creamsicle Sensitivity
- Putting the D in Fenestration
- Airliah
- J-E-R-K
- A world full of hockey sticks and H’s
Notable Culture:
- Alba Salix
- Barbie / Merliah
Notable Talking Points:
- Thoughts on your mind that you’re thinking about
- Thoughts, thinking
- Getting over something or going through something
- Indirectly meeting in the Deep Dark Night
- A shared sense of community below a silent nod while walking
- I’m grateful and resentful of my bedtime routine
- A sense of welcome
- Feeling understood without understanding
- Wait a sec, what was I talking about?
- You can barely pay attention to me
- Not Quite Nothing
- Almost boring but not quite boring
- Why wouldn’t you feel skeptical or doubtful of this show
- I hope you can trust me so much that you barely listen to me
- I’m trying to put out more videos of me doing chill activities
- A warm up, a cool down, then the bedtime story
- S2E6, Signed Sealed Delivered
- These episodes are like fine wines
- Wow, this came out in December 2018
- Support the show so we can support other audio fiction podcasts
- This finale is gonna need some sleepifying, Scoots
- Opening in the forest at midnight
- Parabel and Withrow Lee speak as one
- Speaking out to a magical guardian
- Hear me, oh One Shrouded in Mystery
- Call me a Ten Abin
- Withrow and Alba used to call on guardians in the past
- Parabel wants to get down to business
- Parabel is going to have a son
- He’ll be in trouble and become the target of their enemies
- The guardian has limited powers
- The other guardians were booked up
- Ten Abin might be able to make this child the most powerful wizard ever
- But what’s the catch?
- Cutting to a storeroom
- Alba comes across Parabel
- Parabel is going into labor right now?!
- A Ten Abin shows up and reacquaints themself with Alba
- Oh, woe is Parabel
- Magnus and Holly are in the kitchen
- The spoons are trying to play spoon drums on Magnus
- Magnus shouldn’t have animated them
- Let me taste your soup, pan!
- This isn’t soup, it’s just hot water and onions
- The cutlery and flatware are surrounding them!
- Holly tries to mediate
- Into the ballroom
- Picking up right where we left off
- Gunther is trying to calm the crowd
- Pearcey wants to know why the cutlery is alive
- Back to the storeroom
- A magical storm rages outside
- Alba tries to banish Atinabin but it doesn’t work
- Alba is short on power?!
- The guardian is taking power from the family to give it to the baby
- That’s too much power!
- Atinabin is going to take the son
- He’ll defend the land he’s born, but that’ll be somewhere else
- Going back to Atinabin’s world
- A place where Lower Essence Beings live
- It’s a very warm dry heat
- Lady and Lord Joanwood are concerned
- Gunther is in over his head
- Grab onto a wall and don’t get swept up in this storm
- Atinabin is taking them to Quatox
- Magnus is glowing and floating?!
- Holly and Magnus are confused
- Back to the forest at midnight
- Is this a flashback or flash forward?
- Atinabin senses someone else
- It’s Magnus!
- Withrow has wiped Magnus’s memory
- Atinabin hatches a plan to use Magnus…
- Magnus couldn’t float a whole being
- Magnus can’t control this magical force
- Cut to the storeroom
- Why does Atinabin need to fly this whole being? Style
- Terra Inferna
- Gunther is trying to enter
- Atinabin puts Gunther to sleep
- What is Holly doing in here too?
- High wind in the hallway
- Alba is trying to figure this out on her own
- Fairy Fairy Talkative
- Alba is trying to talk in code
- Holly finally gets it
- Flashback to Pearcey’s apartment
- MP consults her pet rock Leon
- Loria reenters
- Prescient Outsourced Presence
- Loria doesn’t trust this pet rock assistant
- Back to the ballroom, mid-flight
- MP tries to calm
- People suspect Magnus is causing this
- Let’s deescalate that defenestration
- We have to gather all the magic orange creamsicle flowers
- Those flowers might do something to magical beings
- Holly is conflicted about using flowers in this way
- Back to Atinabin
- He’s counting down from 666
- What’s that smell?
- A smell like the essence of orange with a hint of … cream?
- Atinabin is being affected by this creamsicle scent
- Acute Orange Creamsicle Sensitivity
- Atinabin is not happy about this
- Atinabin will make Gunther sleep for 300 years
- Alba pours a bucket of orange creamsicle flowers on Atinabin
- She may not have magic, but she’s still got moves
- They’re draining Atinabin’s powers!
- Parabel and Alba are dancing around Atinabin
- Let’s have Atinabin step out of the castle while it’s flying
- It worked so well, Holly!
- And MP ordered the flowers! It all worked out
- They can’t enter the Infernal Plane
- The building is set to GPS and will fly to the Pits of Quatox no matter what
- Alba puts the D in Fenestration
- Holly is gonna fly out there and turn this house around! Oh no!
- Don’t come a knocking when the ballroom’s a rocking
- Holly is Airliah, the Queen of the Wind
- Magnus wants under a Quatoxian spell
- That essence based being was a j-e-r-k
- They hope Holly is ok
- The sky is turning red
- They’re getting close to the convergence
- A world full of hockey sticks and H’s
- Holly couldn’t turn the building around
- If Magnus is the magnet pulling the building, does that help Holly in some way?
- Let’s get this beam loose and then Magnus will fly off
- Magnus would be off in the Infernal Realm on his own
- Magnus is going to self-sacrifice!
- Magnus, go to H-E-L-L!
- Alba finally praises Magnus
- Holly will miss Magnus
- No one’s crying, for real
- Magnus believes he’ll be ok
- Magnus is wobbling
- Holly’s got the castle and it’s moving!
- It worked! They didn’t cross over
- Is MP okay?
- Let’s get out of this house
- Parabel has had the baby!
- The baby doesn’t have a name yet
- Alba tells MP to rest and heal up
- Alba checks on everyone and heals people
- Alba checks on Parabel and the baby
- That giggling sounds like thunder
- Where are they, exactly?!
- A post credits scene
- Holly and Alba are together
- Alba will work on getting her magic back
- Holly will go off to get Magnus back
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