Will Jr puts on a fancy navy-blue shirt for an upcoming event. He looks at his perfume options and can't make a decision. He stretches towards sandalwood but pulls his hand back.

Maybe Pine will do. Wait. Maybe-

"Use the lavender perfume," Gash suggests to help him.

"Why?"

"It relaxes you and will probably do the same for her."

"Can he just use all of them?" Tuzah asks.

"That would be a terrible combination, sis. I want to make a good impression for Ohgamesh."

"But you slayed the initiation ritual...literally," Gulak laughs.

"And you both kissed," Gash adds.

"You got this, big brother!" Tuzah growls with encouragement.

Will Jr's deep laugh relieves the stress eating at him. He pours out some lavender perfume and applies it to his wrists and neck. He takes in the scent with a deep inhale before leaving his room.....to find his parents waiting outside.

"My baby boy is so handsome!" Bumva barely lifts him off the ground with a hug.

"You smell great, son. Have fun."

"Thanks, mom and dad. Would you like to come along-"

The blind bard shakes his head. "I will not get in the way of your love life. As long as you're happy and healthy with her, that's all that matters. You can ask if her she wants to have dinner with us next time."

He gives his father a bearhug. A few cracks in his back concerns him.

"I'm good. Needed that from....nevermind."

Bumva hides a devilish smile from his reference. "Don't be late now."

Jr walks past them. He sees Mel and his siblings up ahead.

Mel hands him a bouquet of blue bell flowers. "She will like this."

"Thanks, mom," he gives her a hug as well. His siblings cheer him on as exits the house. He makes his way to the restaurant while taking on the drizzling showers of Engla. The pleasant mist soothes his bouncing heart.

He gets to the French style restaurant where everyone is dressed up fancy. The Maitre'd looks up from his book.

"Hello, s-"

His eyes widen from the hill sized half orc in his vision. He shakes his head to refocus. "Do you have a reservation, sir?"

"Yes, it's under William Bennett Jr. That's me," he speaks softly to avoid spooking the man. The men and women in fancy clothes mutter about the man.

"I see your name. Party of two?"

"Yes, in fact, I'm waiting for Ohgamesh the Terrible."

"I will lead you to your table so you can wait."

Jr is careful with his steps as he makes his way to the table. He finds the chair there is way too small for him. "Can you take this chair?"

"Certainly."

Will Jr gets comfortable while sitting down. He finds he can still reach and use his utensils. He waits for his date to arrive.

He tries to focus on his date, yet the whispers around him get picked up.

"How can they let him in here? He doesn't look like a full orc, yet he's still a monster. Can he even afford to be here?"

He shakes off those whispers by reminding himself that the date is about them, not anyone else. However, he gets the feeling that she would be uncomfortable in this place. Before he can get up, Ohgamesh walks in with a red dress that enchants his eyes. It reminds him of the fun hunt he was on.

Her hair is nicely done into a bun to fit the occasion. She gets escorted to the table and he stands up.

"You look really nice, Jr."

"Thanks, you do as well."

"And smell great as well. Is that lavender?"

"It is," he pulls her chair out so she can sit.

"Quite a gentleman."

"Or a gentle orc," he jokes to relieve the tension.

She stifles a deep laugh that was going to come out. The waiter pours out water for them and gives them their menus.

"If you are unable to pronounce the names of the dish, just point it to me."

The way he says it makes her glare at him. It isn't out of kindness.

"The duck l'orange is what we will get," Jr pronounces with perfection that makes the waiter's mouth drop.

"C-Certainly," he shakily takes the menus.

Ohgamesh twiddles her thumbs to keep her anger down.

"Are you alright?" Jr asks.

"Maybe this is too much."

"Like the place?"

She nods her head.

The waiter returns back. "Sir, I'm sorry. We ran out of the duck."

"That's okay. We can pick something-"

"We actually ran out of every item," he rudely interrupts. Jr stands up to the waiter who trembles before him.

"Then we're leaving. My money is as good as anyone else here."

He and Ohmagesh storm out of the place. After making a good distance away, he sighs. "I'm sorry. I really wanted to impress you and-"

She pulls his head down for a long kiss. He wraps his muscular arms around the small of her back. Her assertiveness comes out more as she pulls him close. Skin to skin.

She breaks it. "You already did. Even before the restaurant."

His heart pounds loudly with relief.

"You don't need to take me to a fancy place to impress me. I'm in love with your nature," she blushes. He kisses her again which almost makes her legs buckle.

"How about fish and chips nearby?"

She nods and they go there. They eat well and kiss multiple times.

"I love your dress."

"I love your kind heart," her ocean blue eyes soften.

He escorts her back to the hotel where a woman from her tribe was waiting.

"Would you like to have dinner with my family?"

"Next time for sure," before kissing him again. He walks away with the biggest smile on his face.

"How was your date?" His father asks upon his return. Jr doesn't hear him as he's over the moon for the orc with blue eyes. Bumva waves a hand in front of him that he doesn't pay attention to.

"Glad you had fun," before leaving him be.

----

"Dad!" Luis calls out while holding a page of paper.

"What is it?"

"Phineas invited us all to dinner tonight."

"Let's go then."

They tell the others and they get ready for later.

Around 6, Luis reads a certain word. "Lanue."

Magic pours out that teleports them to the dining room of the old mage. A table is prepared with various kinds of roasted meats that make their mouths water. Will hears a mandolin and knows the person playing it.

"Uncle Claude!" Tuzah yells out.

Despite the 15 years that have gone by, the bard hasn't aged a bit. "Hello, everyone!" He finishes strong.

Will's family claps for him. A whistle is heard over the clapping that the blind bard knows well.

"Madame Cara!"

The brothel owner lovingly wraps her arms around Claude's waist. "It's been a while, William."

"You know I'm not allowed back there," he chuckles.

"What place, papa?" Luis asks.

"A place for boring adults except for me and Cara," Claude answers before Will could.

"But what is it called?" Luis insists.

"Drop it, mijo," Mel asserts to prevent her youngest from finding out.

"And don't even think of sneaking in or else you will be punished. You will wish your mother did it," Cara warns with a devilish smile that sends chills down the boy's spine.

More people materialize. Sindy, her husband, Nerdeani, Yarlg, Yang, and Ai appear.

"Master Yang!" Emilia calls out.

"Uncle Will!" Nerdeani runs over to embrace him.

He brushes through her brown hair. "If I knew you were coming, I would have brought a flower. I'm sorry."

She embraces him with all of her strength. "We got 10 more winters left for you to make up to me," she responds with a mix of happiness and sadness for him.

He embraces her back. "I promise."

"Where's Phineas?" Yarlg asks.

"I'm not sure. That old mage is a terrible host so far," Claude remarks.

"I heard that."

Claude hides behind Cara from hearing the wise wizard's voice. She laughs from how scared he was. He kisses her on the cheek to regain some courage.

Phineas walks in with a ceremonial blue robe with stars and the moon sewn on. Luis goes to embrace him but notices a serious look on his face. More serious than usual.

"Go ahead and sit, everyone," the mage directs. They all take their seats while he takes the head chair.

Will feels something is off by his tone. "Are you okay, master?"

"Everything's fine, Will. You also don't have to call me master anymore. I'm not that old," the mage says dryly. As if he's holding back an emotion.

"Elajor, come out and eat with us," Phineas yells to the doors behind him. Mel almost trembles in her seat, but the hands of Bumva and their husband help her settle down.

The blond-haired elf comes out with a cart of serving utensils. He serves the children first, before finally making it around to Mel. Will looks in his direction, hoping that he won't cause a scene.

Fortunately, he doesn't throw a fit as he serves her. Yet, he doesn't look at her which Bumva and Yarlg almost growl at him for. Yang stares daggers at him.

Claude and Cara are well aware of Mel's identity since they told them before the kids came along. He wants to stand up and give that elf a piece of his mind, but Cara holds him down. He reluctantly silences himself in respect to Phineas.

Elajor serves Phineas before serving himself. Phineas raises a toast and Mel taps Will's hand to let him know.

"May we eat well. Will, Mel, everyone, I have an important announcement. But it will wait until after dinner."

Claude and Will's stomachs flip flop. It sounds like something that will change the course of everyone.

After dinner is finished, Phineas waves his hands. "Aliquet."

Everyone besides Will gasps as all the dirty utensils, plates, and napkins levitate. He motions everything past the kitchen doors. The plates and utensils are lowered into the sinks.

"Klen!"

The children are amazed as a soap-soaked sponge washes everything as if someone invisible is doing the work.

"That's my master!" Luis exclaims with pride.

Phineas hides a smile to bring up the announcement. 

"William Bennett, I have taught you magic since you were a child. I don't regret ever teaching you. Besides Luis, you were my favorite pupil. You have done great things like saving the kingdoms and raising a beautiful family. All at the expense of half your life. That's why I can't sit by as your former master. What I'm proposing is-"

"No!" Will objects, knowing what he's planning to do. Mel, Bumva, and the others catch on. "You can't do that to Luis. He needs you," while gripping the tablecloth.

"Master?" Luis' eyes well up.

"I want to give you half my life force so you and Melody can live longer."

Mel's pupils shake. Bumva grips the ends of her chair to prevent herself from sinking to the floor.

Claude shoots up from his chair. "You old fool! Do you even know what that means? You're alre-"

"SILENCE! What kind of master would I be if I can't help my student? I have twelve summers left in this world and I'm not going to waste it on myself."

"Then take some of my life force so you can be around for Luis," Claude offers.

Cara clings to him. "Don't do it!"

"We can provide some of our life force," Yarlg suggests. Yang and Sindy agreed to their loved ones' surprise.

"None of you can't. It can only happen between two beings with magic," Phineas shoots their offer down.

"He's just as much as my pupil as yours, damn it! I want to do more," Claude breaks down into regretful tears. Cara holds onto him.

Luis runs over and latches onto his master. Tears drip onto his robe.

"You have grown so much, Luis Bennett-Ramirez. I already secured a place where you can continue your magical training."

"Why can't you stay around? Don't leave me!" He pleads.

The mage rubs his back. "I'm doing it so your father and mother can be around longer."

"I hate magic!" The youngest son yells between heavy tears.

"Magic like love will always be with you. Let me do this for him."

"Phineas, don't," Melody pleads. Despite the lengthening of life, it would hurt their son.

"This is my last wish," he gently pushes Luis away. A circle materializes to trap Will in his seat. Luis can only feel the robe as his master appears right behind his father. The old mage places his hands on Will's squirming shoulders.

Bumva and Mel go to take the mage away, but the circle prevents them.

"Don't do it! I made my sacrifice and I can't take from you!" Will begs.

"Medium vitae translatio!" Magic pours out from Phineas into Will like a cup. The mage's hands wrinkle like a prune. "I know what I'm doing. Visio novissimo die!"

The last spell before he lets go of William Bennett. Melody gasps in horror as sees the life clock connected to her and her husband extended 6 more winters. William jumps out of his chair to grab Phineas by the collar of his shirt.

He goes to punch him....It lands softly as tears run down his face. He wraps his arms around his former teacher with all that he can.

"I don't regret my action."

The mage's face gets hit by Claude's fist. "You old fool!" Before he joins the hug. "Who will I play cards and drink with?"

"We will make the most of that, old friend."

There isn't a dry tear in the place. Luis is comforted by his siblings. Bumva holds onto a sobbing Mel. She feels guilty that she affected another life. If only she stopped Will from casting that spell...

"Can you give it back?" She asks her husband.

"Once given, it can't be returned," Luis speaks up with a depressed tone.

"One of the first lessons of magic," Phineas remembers.

Mel's heart almost shatters. Elajor embraces the mage before leaving the place. He gets hit on the head by Phineas' cane.

"Forgive Melody at once! Holding a grudge isn't healthy."

Will's children never heard of this before.

"But she killed Drago!" The elf objects. They piece it together.

"Respect his last wish, damn it," Will foams with anger. "Drago would want us to move on. Do it".

"Or what? Will you cut me off as a friend?"

"I don't want to cut off a family member."

Elajor's pupils shake. A verbal projectile had pierced into his heart. He walks to Melody and looks into her magenta eyes. Those eyes he hated for so long. "I'm....I'm sorry. It will take time, but I forgive you," before leaving the house.

Will's whole family and friends give Phineas a teary group hug.

"I'm going to miss you out there on the battlefield," Bumva sobs.

"I was lucky to have you there."

"Thanks for helping our friend," Sindy tells him.

"He's my friend too," the old mage finally sheds a tear. After collecting themselves....

"Phineas, that second spell. I-"

"The final big spell I will ever cast. Enjoy your gift, William."

William Bennett embraces him tightly. "I will appreciate your gift."

"Tell your mother and father. They deserve to hear it."

The blind bard nods. Yarlg, Sindy, and Yang hug their closest friend. Nerdeani squeezes in to hug her beloved uncle.

They begin to slowly depart from the wizard's house.

"Luis, don't you neglect your training!" Phineas warns.

Luis cracks a somber grin and nods. The light inside him grows beyond dimming. He vows to himself to make the remaining time memorable for his master.

"Lanue!" Phineas casts to return everyone to their proper homes.

Melody and Bumva embrace their husband lovingly. More time has been granted. More moments of love, laughter, tears, fun...and time to raise his future children.

Within the next week....

Blargh!

Unpleasant odors escape through the cracks of the bathroom doors. Will runs between the two to hand some towels and water for his wives.

"Are you okay, mom?" Luis asks. Tuzah asked her mom the same question.

"I'm o-"

The hurling continues until it finally stops. The women later open the doors.

Will stops between them. "Is this it?"

"We're pregnant!" They shout to the ceiling. Will dashes over to pepper Mel's face with kisses before giving the same treatment to Bumva. Meanwhile, Tuzah and Luis run off to tell their siblings the news.

"I love you both," he happily cries while promising himself to give his new children the best of his extended life.