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

[ 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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[ Helios feels awful having to dismiss Adele like that. It just...this conversation was best left in privacy. And he knows he isn't going to get out of. He'll just wince at the question. A sigh escaping his lips. ]

Nothing. I just...I just cut myself. [ Despite the initial cry being oh so very pain filled for such a shallow cut. ] It's nothing to-to worry about.

[ It's certainly nothing that can be fixed if explained. Helios might run a hand through his hair pushing his pointer and middle finger against his temples to still the pounding in his head. ]

[Robert staggers to his feet, pulling himself using Helios' familiarly-cold hand up a moment later. His arms, luckily, are probably just bruised...]

... N-Needed... to... s-see if... [- his breathing is so heavy -] ... y-you... were... a-alright...

[Wavering a little in place, he blinks up through his frosted glasses' lenses.]

... H-Helios...

[ 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. ]

[She sighs and shakes her head, gently reaching for his hand to look at the cut herself, wanting to really make sure it's not that bad. When her fingers touch his skin, cool once more, she stops and looks at him again.]

Helios...

Oh heavens. I am far too unaccustomed with that whole technology business for it to be that. [ Just a laugh. ] It's a sigil actually. Rather simple to draw out. You simply need to picture where it is you want to go in you mind and then...it works! Or, ah, having a piece of paper with the address works too. Not as well, but it gets you around the vicinity of the place you're heading towards.

How fascinating! We have teleportation in my world as well, but we achieve it through magical music and it only works for certain locations. I would love to see your magic when you have the time, it sounds very versatile.

[Zelda wants to learn all the magic. She knows she can't physically fight well, but she's not going to keep being a burden to Link and Sheik!]

[ Helios ushers the other towards the front door never once taking his eyes off the other. His look is one mixed with gratitude and sadness. ]

I'm fine. Come on lets get you inside. It's freezing out. [ Of course it is it's snowing. ]

[ He just...pulls his hand away lightly. His green eyes look worried and he breaks contact with Ginia's. ] It's, ah! It's n-nothing see? It's already healed up mostly.

One more round of healing and it'll be alright. [ Yes he knows he shouldn't have been so careless about touching people this week. But the sensation was so...unfamiliar he couldn't help himself. This is what he gets for being so careless. ]

[Robert presses in closer to his friend as he walks inside with him, shivering with every step. He's so sorry he couldn't have gotten there in time to help, if something had really gone wrong...]

... A-Are... are you... [... he needs to pick his words carefully...] ... yourself, again...?

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

Helios??

How very intriguing. Magical music, hm? I've never heard of magic being applied like that before! [ Helios and Zelda can learn all the magic together! ]

I'd love to! Has anyone told you about the spirits and the magic they provide here? If you wouldn't be opposed to sharing your own as well. Perhaps once the weather calms down a bit we could meet sometime and discuss it?

[Even her voice is smiling now, and she sounds like a kid at Christmas. Your real age is showing through, Zelda!]

Yes, my housemates are familiar with the filial spirits, but I have not had a chance to contact any of the spirits on my own just yet. Meeting when the weather is more accommodating sounds lovely.

[ 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.

[Ginia lets him move away and sighs, letting him have his space.]

All right. Just... if there's something I can do to help, let me know, okay?

[ Helios will close the door behind them after they're both inside. He pauses looking at the floor. ] Ah. Y-Yes. [ It's no real big deal. And Helios' tone is somewhat apathetic. But it's not Robert's burden to bear by any stretch of the means. Helios has been feeling guilty ever since this happened. He'll go into the kitchen to put on some water for tea. ]

Tea will...get that cold out. I-I'll make you some. [ He'll heal his hand before doing that however. ]

How bad is it? Do you need healing?

[Whether he can to that himself isn't the point. She'll volunteer, anyway.]

[ There's just a...shaky sigh. He's fine. He'll be fine. It'll go back to the way it always was. But the offer to help is appreciated. There's nothing to easy this pain however. ] Oh. Th-thank you for offering. It's fine though.

[ Just rubbing his temple before he realizes he's doing it and then, yup, going to change the subject now. He's going to focus on finishing making that chicken soup now. ] I made to chicken soup for dinner if that's alright? I figure it'd be nice to stave off the cold. [ A smile. ]

My mother used to make it all the time when it snowed like this.

[ That's always good hear the smiling of others. It makes things...considerably more easier. ]

I've helped a good few people with contacting them. If you ever need help with it. [ He smiles slightly on his end. ] Wonderful! I look forward it!

[She's not entirely convinced, but there's nothing to be done about it. Little steps for now.]

Chicken soup sounds great. Just the sort of thing you need on a day like this.

[She looks out the window and gives a faint smile.]

Need help? And I should apologize to Adele for sending her away.

[Robert would have carried the burden himself, willingly, forever. That's just the kind of person he is.

As he follows Helios into the kitchen, he'll get to the reason he came here for.]

Your hand... d-did you injure yourself deeply...?

[Helios' hand wasn't in the best shape to begin with. It didn't need anything worse.]

And may I... b-be of assistance...?

And you're talented in it?

It's not too bad, is it?

[He's relieved it's just a cut, but - those can still be pretty bad, so he doesn't let his concern waver.]

[Takes the appropriate precaution -- especially after noticing that Haruhi responded with, essentially, the same thing.

'I swear I didn't plan that.']

Well, all ideas seem obvious in retrospect.

Yeah--thanks. I think it went over well. Though it was for Secret Santa, so you never know.

Hm? Ah no, no! It's perfectly alright. N-Nothing a little healing with Nala can't fix.

[ He recognizes your voice since you were the one he discussed it with. ] Luca wasn't it? How have you been?

Oh. Ah. No. It's-it's fine. I'll be alright. N-Nala's magic should do the trick, really.

[ He doesn't want to burden you with this Rydia and it's really only a slight cut. ]

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