A group of very-loving Djinni tackle Matthew for HarmonyBenderFreak!
Djinn insufferable elemental disasters full of boundless energy and mischief. If they're not helping an adept master their Psynergy or summoning the avatars of the elemental gods then they're up to something. More often than not, it is not enjoyable for their Adept masters. Djinn are very loving and loyal creatures, and they love no one more than their master. Yet, there is always an agreement when many Djinn gather with many masters. The leader is always the one who receives their love periodically.
As such, while Sol's light was blocked by the dark power of the Alchemy Dynamo and the grave Eclipse, the gathered Djinn decided to shower their leader with love and affection, in an attempt to lighten his heavy spirits.
Flint, as the leader's primary Djinn as with his father before him, was in charge of the planning and ideas. Many were given by Djinn of all shapes and elements. They knew if their leader remained sad their own masters would suffer as result. Ideas of shooting sparks and fireworks into the sky, or of drawing images of light in the air, or playing pranks on the others to make him laugh were just a few of the hundreds of ideas each Djinni had.
It was eventually decided though, that the best course of action was the simplest. They would hug their leader. Humans loved hugs. They loved the warmth and the closeness, so surely Matthew would love nearly all the Djinn in the world hugging him, right? Sure they didn't have arms or anything to effectively hug him, but it was the thought that counted.
While the blonde was alone in his room, contemplating all that had happened, staring remorsefully at the darkened land he had helped curse with this Eclipse through the porthole, Flint sent out the silent message to all the other Djinn.
"Oh, Matthew~" Flint called out playfully, having materialised away from him.
The blonde turned questioningly, only to be greeted by a miniature army of browns, blues, purples, and reds charging toward him all at once. He was tackled the the ground and swarmed upon by the elemental being in less than a second, every inch of his body being pressed affectionately against by all of them.
"Please don't be sad, Mister Matthew!"
"Smile for us! Laugh!"
"Are we soft!?"
"We're hugging you, Matty-boy!"
"You like hugs, right!?"
"We love you!"
"*fan-girl squeal*"
"Cheer up!"
"We'll beat this stupid Eclipse!"
"Marry Mistress Sveta!"
"No Marry Mistress Karis!"
"Himi!"
"I'm Bolt!"
Amongst all the surprisingly soft creatures nuzzling against him and cheering him on, or just spouting nonsense, Matthew found himself laughing in no time. His worries, guilts, and fears alleviated amongst the shapes and colours of his loving companions.
Eventually, they all broke away from him, leaving him a dishevelled mess, but a happy one at that.
"Thank you, all of you." He said, smiling fully and honestly for the first time in a while.
"It was my idea, Master Matthew. Tell your Master Isaac." Flint piped up.
Matthew chuckled, "I'll be sure to do so, Flint. But first… I would like to hug each one of you. Individually." He added hastily before he was rushed again.
Joyously, each elemental sprite bounded up into his arms one after another and received a very warm and affectionate hug from their leader, who thanked each and every one of them individually and by name. Few people could remember them all AND tell the difference.
This made the Djinn very happy, especially seeing their leader so happy. With a final cheer for Matthew they all quickly swirled back to their respective masters, proud of the job they had done.
And yeah! I got feels and laughs writing this, so I hope you did too!