[Indeed, Levity's reaction is not fear or disgust, but more akin to polite refusal. That's just not a kink he wants to play out! He would like to get to stay himself, and he trusts Absinthe enough to respect that desire. You know, like in a healthy consensual relationship.

Of course, anyone who's known Levity for more than five minutes would realize that the one way to disgust, frighten and generally devastate him would be to show cruelty towards others. Of course, it's also a very good way to traumatize him enough for him to cut ties with you entirely! Wouldn't that be funny for everyone, especially Alexander.

The bird gives a shrug. Grieve if you like, but dead people are already gone - all you're holding onto are things in your head. For example, it still thinks that Absinthe is friend, but if he was dead, it wouldn't see his corpse as him, just some meat. He's welcome to engage in his pretendy funtimes though, of course, the bird just thinks it's funny and a little stupid.

These sure are slightly more defined thoughts! As though the bird is evolving beyond its earlier, simpler state.

Meanwhile Levity, befitting his name, is quick to rifle through his not-yet-expansive knowledge of theater works, picturing himself and Absinthe in some of the more well-known tragedies. There's more than a hint of amusement to it; he's certainly having fun with it!]