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Helios Sprensonne ([personal profile] folklorist) wrote2012-01-30 10:01 pm

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.]
semper_cogitans: (:|a)

[personal profile] semper_cogitans 2012-02-02 05:27 am (UTC)(link)
My n-name is... Professor R-Robert Alexander H-Hastings... [He stammers the whole name through, hands fidgeting, fingers twitching a little. His gaze is anywhere but at Adele's face.

He definitely looks like he's hiding something, but it's just anxiety.]
fleurdesel: right, tired, sad (irritated)

[personal profile] fleurdesel 2012-02-02 05:57 am (UTC)(link)
...Robert. Right. [Do not punch the stuttering man that looks like your ex husband. Do not punch the stuttering man that looks like your ex husband. Do not-]

Fine. Both of you will explain in further detail after I examine you. Helios...I will deal with you later.
semper_cogitans: (D:>)

[personal profile] semper_cogitans 2012-02-02 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
[Just like Helios, Robert is definitely filled with trepidation at the idea of being examined. A complete stranger, looking at his arms...

... 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...
fleurdesel: right, angry, serious, smirk, sarcastic (Let me use small words)

[personal profile] fleurdesel 2012-02-03 05:09 am (UTC)(link)
It is greatly appreciated Monsieur Robert. Helios, [She gestures to the path.] you two were walking somewhere before I interrupted. Lead on. I will examine both of you in detail there- and I do not think I will need to look at your hand so you are not to use that as an excuse Helios.
semper_cogitans: (D:>)

[personal profile] semper_cogitans 2012-02-04 05:53 am (UTC)(link)
[Adele won't be able to get inside Robert's house at first... so Robert is going to have to correct that. Or maybe Helios, either one.

Still...]


I-If I could... perhaps make you s-something? Tea...? Coffee...? [Distract from the doctor visit!]
fleurdesel: right, serious, confused (You have my attention)

[personal profile] fleurdesel 2012-02-04 06:26 am (UTC)(link)
Just the basics Helios. I am not going to command you and Robert to strip for my amusement. Pulse, temperature, respiration. For comparative reasons. [Though the temperature would be off by quite a bit due to Robert's current condition.]

...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.
semper_cogitans: (:|a)

[personal profile] semper_cogitans 2012-02-04 10:56 pm (UTC)(link)
[Okay, he can handle this. These are common things.

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.]
fleurdesel: left, angry, serious (I can't be bothered)

[personal profile] fleurdesel 2012-02-05 06:35 am (UTC)(link)
[To house 44, the walk wasn't that long. She follows Helios with her hands in her pockets, brow quirked at Robert.]

...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.