ϡ - Chapter ThirtyFour; The snowy white day and the curse [Action (for House 44)|Voice|Written]

[folklorist]

[ There’s the rhythmic clink of a knife cutting through vegetables and on the cutting board. There’s a small humming coming from the person doing said cooking before they stop. ] Ah! G-Good afternoon everyone. I hope everyone is enjoying themselves today. It looks like we have a bit of a snow storm going on, hm? Make sure to bundle up if you do go out.

[ There’s a hum and then another chop or two. ] Snow. Snow lots of it. Plenty to do with it though. Speaking of I have two ideas I thought might be nice to bring up. First one being a delivery service of sorts! It'll run out of house forty four and we can get you anything you might need during the winter...during times like this, for example. Because walking out in this kind of weather is just dreadful. H-having teleportation magic makes it loads easier a-and I think it'll help people out just a little more. I-I suppose requesting things over the journals would be the fastest way to get it to you. I haven't quite worked out all the details for it yet. But having it as a service available for the winter months might be beneficial all around. [ He'll clear his throat before continuing. ]

The next is a bit more fun and less serious. I thought up the idea back in December, if you saw my snow sculptures walking around that one day. How does a nice, light, fun snow sculpture competition sound to everyone? You can make teams based on the community buildings, houses, or simply join up with your friends! I-I think…it might be nice to do. It’ll help with the recent going ons around here. [ Lots of people leaving some good old fashion fun wouldn’t hurt. ]

As for prizes…well I’m not quite certain what one could ask for when you can get whatever you want. It’s a rather tricky thing to come up with prizes here, but not impossible. Ah! But…there is the hot springs. Perhaps the winning team can take a few hours or a day to have the hot springs to themselves. Maybe having the food of their choice cooked for them while up there? [ Just going to be chopping some more yup. ]

I don’t know when to have it either, actually. Maybe right after Valentine’s Day? [Oh boy Valentine's Day. That is coming up rather soon, isn't it? ] Depending on the amount of snow we get. I-I’m sure it’s not going to melt anytime soon. Could always make more too…

But, yes, if you have any feedback for it I’d love to hear! A little community fun can go a long way after all. I think Luceti could use- [there’s a long pause and then a muted cry of pain comes over the journal. It comes out as a pained gasp and the knife he was holding clatters to the floor but only after Helios cuts himself. Damn. He'll just quickly grab a nearby towel and press it against the wound. Helios turns off the voice function as soon as it happens so no one else can hear it. But, oh, damn he hopes no one is home right now. It’s back, this pain, oh gods it’s just like getting it the first time. He’ll just brace himself against the kitchen counter as he bites back those tears. The next part is said shakily. Helios manages to keep his voice level however. ]

S-sorry about that. But I think everyone could agree that Luceti could use some fun. I'll be around so-so if anyone has any questions feel free to ask. Th-there's also the ah... [ Give him a second he's trying to brain things while all this pain is hitting him at once. ] Th-the meeting tomorrow, too. I can answer things there as well, if-if people need t-time to think on it. S-Stay warm today everyone. Hot chocolate is a wonderfully good remedy for this sort of weather. [ Of all the times to get back his curse. It was bound to happen. He knows that. Nothing ever lasts forever. ]

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[semper_cogitans]

[Robert was just listening to Helios' voice over the journals today when he felt the strangest sensation - about the same time Helios lets out that cry of pain.

This wrenching feeling hits him, and all of a sudden everything feels... right again, like the universe had been spinning uncontrollably and now stopped.

He's warm again.

The shocked gasp of mixed pain - it was sudden - and surprise mirrors the cry of Helios' own pain, but he doesn't stick around to listen to the rest of the recording. Instead, the moment he can, he's out the door in the closest thing he has to a sprint, towards House 44.

He needs to know if Helios is okay.]

[Action]

[folklorist]

[ Helios is definitely trying to keep his composure as he's still reeling from that reintroduction of pain. Damn it Malnosso why did you have to do this on a Sunday of all days and all at once? Couldn't it just have been subtle...little piece by piece? No it wasn't like that when it first happened so Helios supposes having it like it was back then would make sense, if only for cruelty and irony. He'll be focusing on looking outside and not at his bleeding hand or the fact he's in a lot of pain again. Nope. He does see someone through the billowing winter snowfall running towards the house though.

Who...what. Who is that running through the snow? Oh. Gods. It can't be...

He is suddenly running towards the front door now. Robert what are you doing? ]

[Action]

[shadedsunlight]

[With another day of heavy snow, Ginia is doing her usual workout up in the training room. Just finished with some sword katas, she's heading down to the kitchen for some water and a snack when she hears the cry of pain. She's racing down the stairs and toward the kitchen, slowing down at Helios' side and taking the sight in.]

Let me see your hand.

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[fleurdesel]

[With a winter this bad and the storm too rough to bother with her usual rounds to the library Adele contents herself with research over borrowed books and making notes in her private ledger. Things to consider, plans to make-

And then that scream. She's sprinting downstairs right after Ginia, one hand on Helios' back out of habit as she comes round to his side on the kitchen.] Helios you-

[Cold. Far too damn cold. He'd been inside all day there was no reason for this but- Robert. Robert had been this cold. She'd known then there was something that wasn't discussed. Later. She'll ask about it later.] ...how is your hand?

[Voice]

[zelda_hylia]

[Zelda doesn't know him, but she heard the knife at the beginning.]

Are you alright, sir? Did you cut yourself?

[Voice]

[folklorist]

Oh! [ Hold on a moment. He is regaining his composure. He doesn't recognize your voice but the concern is appreciated. ]

Yes. I-I wasn't paying attention like I should have been. It's fine though. I'm terribly sorry for worrying you, miss.

[voice]

[godbent]

-Teleportation magic, huh?

[voice]

[folklorist]

Yes that's right. I figure it'd be the easiest and fastest way to get things to people. On time and even hot. Guaranteed fresh right at you door. [ Just a chuckle. ]

voice;

[menial]

Teleporting delivery, huh? We've really reached the future now.

voice;

[folklorist]

It's a new age for Luceti to be certain! [ A light laugh. ] I'm not sure why it hasn't been thought up before, really. Perhaps it has either way I think it'll help for times like these don't you think? [ He'll just mumble to himself. ] You can never be too careful or prepared at least.

But, how have you been Kyon? Was the, ah, present well received?

[voice]

[subsultive]

[Ah, the snow sculpture competition. ♥ He remembers talking about that. In fact, he just mentioned it to his best bro last month --

He's rushed to reply when he hears the cry of pain, though.]

A-Are you okay?

[voice]

[folklorist]

[ The more the mentioning the better Luca! Helios will just...compose himself rather quickly. ]

Oh! Y-Yes. Sorry for-for startling you! I-I just cut myself. [ And other things. But, no, not ever going to mention that. ] Should probably pay more attention when cooking. [ SIGH. ]

[Voice]

[mistlegacy]

[She was about to respond to all that he said, but his cry of pain provokes her to forgo that for the moment.]

Helios??

[Voice]

[folklorist]

[ Oh damn it all! He really hates making people worry. But that's what happens when a soul deep pain is suddenly sprung on you all at once. ] Oh. R-Rydia. I'm ah, fine! I-I just cut myself. I-I really shouldn't be announcing things and making food at the same time.

[ Just a sheepish laugh. ] Sorry to worry you.

[voice]

[inabook]

[cries of pain make Estelle forget about anything else he was saying...] Helios, are you all right?

[voice]

[folklorist]

Hm? Ah! Y-Yes I'm-I'm fine. [ Nooot really but he will be, soonish. ]

Just a shallow cut is all. I-I can be rather clumsy sometimes.

voice;

[allbloodyhail]

Snow sculptures. [Spike sounds skeptical, but doesn't really get any further than that, hearing the man's cry of pain and rolling his eyes off-screen.]

voice;

[folklorist]

[ Hold on a second Spike. Helios is still reeling a bit for everything. But when he replies he sounds...sort of back to normal. Yep nothing to worry about. ]

Yes. Um. People seemed rather taken with the ones I-I made. I thought maybe people could make their own. Perhaps have a demonstration before hand to help people learn the basics. [ Or show people how to use magic to help make them, either or. ]

[Voice]

[de_bel_survivor]

Are you alright, Mr. Helios?

[Voice]

[folklorist]

Oh yes! I-I'm fine Kouki. S-Sorry for that. Had a bit of a...mishap. Nothing to worry about! [ He laughs sheepishly. ]

[herotypical]

...A snow sculpture competition.

[ her tone is cuttingly dry.

sorry. in advance. a grieving slayer is particularly volatile. ]

[folklorist]

[ Oh. Buffy. He wasn't expecting you to reply. But Helios regains his composure and answers. A small wince at the cutting dryness of her tone. ]

Y-Yes I, ah, thought it might help. Help take people's minds off of things. [ A pause. He wants to ask how she is but it's a stupid question he knows that. ]

[lostinmyway]

[Sorry, Helios, but here's someone else who's entirely forgotten your lovely suggestions because of that last little bit.]

Helios? Are you all right?

[folklorist]

[ Oh geez! Grune. Helios recovers quickly enough. He still sounds a little shaky. ] Oh! Grune! Yes, I'm alright. I-I just slipped nicked myself is all.

S-Sorry for, ah, worrying you.

[Voice]

[lezareno_prez]

That sounds like a wonderful idea. I'm sure we could ask some of the more magically-inclined here to help with the creation of snow if needed.

[Voice]

[folklorist]

Ah Regal it's been awhile! But I'm glad you think so. I wasn't sure if anyone would be interested in dealing with snow, what with having it constantly these past few months. [ He sounds slightly amused when saying this. ]