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folklorist) wrote2012-01-30 10:01 pm
folklorist) wrote2012-01-30 10:01 pm
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ϡ - Chapter ThirtyThree; An Unusual Return [Action|Voice] (backdated to early afternoon)
[Action: Locked to Robert and Helios]
[ It’s a normal day and everyone has gone back to their own worlds. The cacophony of unknown voices over the journals has ceased and there is simply silence. But it’s not as if either of these two would have remembered. They were both taken by the droids just before such events took place, and were replaced with ones that looked and acted just like them. No one knew they were gone and no one would have to.
Except…except things weren’t exactly right upon their return. They usually never were, to be fair. But this, this was something beyond anything Helios thought the Malnosso were capable of.
He was… he was warm...and the pain... The pain was gone; that constant dull pain that had been a part of his life for as long as he could remember...for as long as Elise has been gone. It wasn’t right.
Something is so very wrong right now, and he doesn’t know what to do.
Helios looks over at the scientist lying off to the side and he finally realizes that they’re in some random, empty, unclaimed house. Robert is sprawled on his side, wings twitching a little under his lab coat, but he otherwise looks normal.
It's only when Helios stoops close to shake him gently awake that he realizes something is wrong with him, too. Robert's hands are deathly cold against his palms...just like his usually are.
...They're going to have to talk.]
[Later action: Open to all]
[Eventually, Robert and Helios walk out of the building together, composed (enough) and ready to face all the inevitable accusations...though they will be very careful and recalcitrant about any major questions. And also a little reluctant to leave each other alone...especially not in their current conditions. Feel free to run into either of them on their meandering way back to House 55...they'd love the company.]
[Eventually, however, they'll get inside and be able to fish out Robert's journal...and then Helios fetches the journal to say a few words.]
Where is it? Oh! Yes it's on. [ He's always a bit more absentminded when there's a lot on his mind, forgive him. ]
It's b-been two days? N-No…around three, I believe. Ah, well, we’re both back. We’re both f-fine and, and there’s nothing to worry about! [ Oh yes. Nothing at all. ] W-We meaning Robert and I. H-He’s fine and-and if you want to speak with him you can. The Malnosso left us in better shape than usual. Ha...perhaps they are learning how to be compassionate. [ A light chuckle. ]
Yes, well, d-did anything happen? Is everyone…is everyone alright? [ A lot can happen in two days in Luceti after all. ]
[ OOC: Robert and Helios return from their mallynap! Feel free to specify in the subject line of your reply where your character is and who you want your character to talk to – either will talk if asked, though most action replies will probably be three-way threads.]
[ It’s a normal day and everyone has gone back to their own worlds. The cacophony of unknown voices over the journals has ceased and there is simply silence. But it’s not as if either of these two would have remembered. They were both taken by the droids just before such events took place, and were replaced with ones that looked and acted just like them. No one knew they were gone and no one would have to.
Except…except things weren’t exactly right upon their return. They usually never were, to be fair. But this, this was something beyond anything Helios thought the Malnosso were capable of.
He was… he was warm...and the pain... The pain was gone; that constant dull pain that had been a part of his life for as long as he could remember...for as long as Elise has been gone. It wasn’t right.
Something is so very wrong right now, and he doesn’t know what to do.
Helios looks over at the scientist lying off to the side and he finally realizes that they’re in some random, empty, unclaimed house. Robert is sprawled on his side, wings twitching a little under his lab coat, but he otherwise looks normal.
It's only when Helios stoops close to shake him gently awake that he realizes something is wrong with him, too. Robert's hands are deathly cold against his palms...just like his usually are.
...They're going to have to talk.]
[Later action: Open to all]
[Eventually, Robert and Helios walk out of the building together, composed (enough) and ready to face all the inevitable accusations...though they will be very careful and recalcitrant about any major questions. And also a little reluctant to leave each other alone...especially not in their current conditions. Feel free to run into either of them on their meandering way back to House 55...they'd love the company.]
[Eventually, however, they'll get inside and be able to fish out Robert's journal...and then Helios fetches the journal to say a few words.]
Where is it? Oh! Yes it's on. [ He's always a bit more absentminded when there's a lot on his mind, forgive him. ]
It's b-been two days? N-No…around three, I believe. Ah, well, we’re both back. We’re both f-fine and, and there’s nothing to worry about! [ Oh yes. Nothing at all. ] W-We meaning Robert and I. H-He’s fine and-and if you want to speak with him you can. The Malnosso left us in better shape than usual. Ha...perhaps they are learning how to be compassionate. [ A light chuckle. ]
Yes, well, d-did anything happen? Is everyone…is everyone alright? [ A lot can happen in two days in Luceti after all. ]
[ OOC: Robert and Helios return from their mallynap! Feel free to specify in the subject line of your reply where your character is and who you want your character to talk to – either will talk if asked, though most action replies will probably be three-way threads.]
Action - her and Remy man. All the touching!
Action - And now Robert gets to be hideously awkward. 8'D All the awkward...!
... Okay, so he knows her. But that won't stop him from being on edge.]
ALL THE TOUCHING! >.> seriously bro she's worried.
What happened? This is the last time I ask politely Helios.
NONE OF THE TOUCHING! There's nothing to be worried about. >:C
[ Helios isn't looking at her but he does so, quickly, to make it seem as if it's the truth. ] But we're fine.
If it helps, Robert is worried to...? 8'D
H-He is... c-correct. We were... just r-recently deployed, and... and were r-returning home...
... N-No harm was meant... and, and w-we were going to... r-report on our safety later... [His hands fidget wildly; this is the worst time to meet someone new.]
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You are both terrible lairs. You, I do not know and do not have an obligation to treat. You, however. [She whirls on Helios.] Do not lie to me again Helios. Here or elsewhere, but you will speak the truth. Now.
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[ He looks at Robert unsure as to what to say. ] G-Gave Robert cold skin. And, th-that's about it. [ He does not mention the fact that said skin belongs to him. But Adele has never touched his skin so there's no harm in mentioning it. As for him... ] A-And I...I'm just a b-bit sensitive to the cold. S-Speaking of...it's, it's very cold out isn't it? [ See he's not entirely lying. But he is not going into details, okay. ]
N-Not one of the worst shifts they've thrown at us at least. They're getting more lenient...m-must trying to stick to a winter theme. [ A sheepish laugh. ] M-Malnosso do...enjoy those.
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Still, he can offer evidence.]
You can, er... [Awkward:] ... t-take me with you, if you... w-wish...
... I... a-apologize that we have... met at such a p-poor time...
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He definitely looks like he's hiding something, but it's just anxiety.]
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Fine. Both of you will explain in further detail after I examine you. Helios...I will deal with you later.
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[ He looks at floor. His stomach dropping slightly at Adele's words. Examination...that is not going to happen Adele not today and probably not ever. ] But we c-can try to.
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... He really doesn't want to deal with this, but... but he can't lie to a doctor...]
... I-I... I will... t-try my best to, er, b-be complicit...
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[ Still he frowns and will lead on. Back to Robert's house they go. ] Are you...feeling alright Adele? I-I never asked, s-sorry.
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Still...]
I-If I could... perhaps make you s-something? Tea...? Coffee...? [Distract from the doctor visit!]
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...I am functional. [Her default response when she was not well, but did not wish to admit to anything.]
I will require neither, Robert. Just the examination, a few notes, then I will be out of your hair.
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And yeah, House 44 it is then.
Screw timelines.]... I... I h-have no qualms...
... Sh-should I take that to mean y-you are a... medical p-professional...?
[... Despite his fear, he does seem much happier about this.]
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...No. I am not certified at all. I am kicking up all this fuss for what Americans call shits and giggles. I have absolutely no idea what it is that I am doing. Ever.