folklorist | ϡ - Chapter ThirtyEight; Interested questions [Action|Voice] (backdated to the 18th)

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ϡ - Chapter ThirtyEight; Interested questions [Action|Voice] (backdated to the 18th)

[ Helios has just gotten back from his most recent mission and he has comeback with a bit more than a few scratches. He’ll be making his way back towards house forty-four as he was deposited in the town square with his makeshift sling. His arm was broken in the final day’s fight and he might have some slash marks across his upper torso from shift hunters. He looks bruised, worn, and extremely tired for a man of his age far too old and far too gone to ever get back his lost youth. And yet, and yet he still manages to smile and keep on going. But he’s not going to make mention of those injuries delivered by the shift hunters or the nightmares that are likely to follow tonight. He should really not sleep at the house but he has nowhere else to stay. Maybe the clinic could work…

His arm he can’t really hide, although, he does stop by the clothes shop to pick up a new coat to hide his arm under. There’s stiffness to his step as he makes his way back to House 44 most likely too out of sorts to really try to go off the well trotted path, making him a very easy target. He’ll walk slowly inside, making sure not to disturb anyone as he enters. It’s only in the afternoon where his voice will come over the journal. ]

It’s strange isn’t it? Knowing how small ones planet can be here. I-I mean there are so many other places and beings here from worlds unknown. It makes you wonder just who is out there on this planet as well. S-So many other villages probably and who knows if there’s other versions of ourselves or even p-people we know in our worlds. I-I’m not sure if there can be two versions of one person in the same plane of existence. I’ve known it to happen and nothing good has ever come of it unfortunately. If you met yourself one day…and you were an entirely opposite person it would be strange, wouldn’t it?

[ A pause as there’s a finger tapping against a table on his end. A sigh before the tapping stops and there’s some shuffling as a book in taken out of a shelf and then placed on the table with a thump. The turning of pages fills the silence for a short amount of time before there’s another reply. ]

They say seeing ones doppelganger is an omen. I’m not sure if that’s true or not but…has anyone ever encountered something like a double of themselves before? There are myths and legends in my w-world about them but, well, I’d be curious to know if anyone else has something similar. Fetches, Fylgia, vardøgers. Ah. There are so many instances of doubles.

Oh! Yes before I forget. [ Said with a tiredness to his voice which is masked underneath all that excited air. ] Speaking of myths and legends the book club has been on an-an extended hiatus these past few months. But, well, I’ve recently taken up the duty of running the library a-and well the book club as well. A-Anyone who has an interest to read or loves to do so is very much welcomed to join us; we meet on the third Thursday of every month. It’s open to everyone here of course and I might be trying s-something new for this next meeting of ours. Especially to all you newcomers out there I-I’m sure you’re all wondering what there is to do here. We, um, d-do try to make things for people to join in on this is one such case. A-And if there’s anything either I or anyone else in Welcome Center can do to help don’t hesitate to ask! [Not as though Helios can be of much help right now as it is. But that's hardly ever stopped him before. ]

It’s, um, a pleasure meeting you all and welcome to Luceti. I-I know it's probably hard, getting used to this place, but everyone here is very nice s-so there's no harm in asking questions or needing help doing something. We're all very open towards helping one another.

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We could move somewhere more private if you prefer. [But she folds her arms. She means business.]

Adele is a very capable woman, and I do not think she would have advised you to come out here like this.

Ah. [ Hunching now. He's not getting out of this is he? Helios is just looking around with a less than eager look on his face. He totally doesn't need to undergo any more examinations right now. One was perfectly fine. He was perfectly fine aside from looking like death.

He goes to reply but promptly stops. He kinda snuck out of the house this morning. So Raine's words are true enough. Whoops. His lips are pursed before he replies. ] It-it's really nothing. W-We should probably get back inside anyway.

[ Lunch is going to be ending soon. ]

It's not nothing. Come along with me to my office; it won't take long.

[ This is not going as planned. Helios is just going to shift in his seat uncomfortably before his green eyes tick up to Raine once more. Not getting out of this, definitely not. ] A-All right.

[ And here he'll get up wobbly from his seat, nodding to the other to proceed. ]

[Raine steps enough out of his way, but walks to the side of him instead, so she can keep an eye on his progress as they head to her office.]

Is something making you nervous?

[ He'll push on as if nothing is wrong but so many things are. So many things make him nervous about this scenario it's not even funny. ] I-It's just...

[ His scars. His skin. Where does he even start? Helios doesn't say much after that. ] I-I'm not used to-to this sort of thing.

[ It's a true enough statement at least. ]

That's understandable. Although you have to understand that I'm not comfortable with your continuing to push yourself in a situation where you were only trying to help me out. Consider it a return of the favor. Besides, I'm sure the students have noticed that you're not entirely well, also...

[ He falters in his following of the other, biting his lip as he looks at the ground for several seconds. ] Y-You don't own me any favors. I-I came in willingly. [ Went on that mission willingly too. ] I'd rather you not t-take on all of this by yourself at any rate. S-So...

[ Which was probably a bad idea on his part, both things, the mission and coming in to help teach. Ah, hindsight, he needs to have you more often. Besides all that he's just not used to people noticing or caring about this sort of thing. Helios for the most part didn't think his injuries too severe. It was just a broken arm after all, people break bones all the time. ]

... Then don't consider it a favor. [She understands all too well how difficult it can be to accept freely given help.] Besides, it would be irresponsible of me to let you continue like this. If you weren't here, you'd be somewhere else, and certainly not resting.

N-No that's not... [ true. A sigh. Helios doesn't say anything anymore because those words are entirely true. He probably wouldn't be resting otherwise. It's almost not in his nature to do so.

He'll eventually pause a little ways away from Raine when they make it to her office. ]

[She opens the door, and then turns and tilts her head at his hesitation.] ... Helios?

[ He could turn around right now and just leave. Leaving would be better and probably for the best. But he knows that doing so would only make things worse, make more people worry even if he's trying for the opposite. He knows he should stay and try to rectify any of the things that'll come from this. He's lied before about his skin and it's not as if people weren't accepting of it. An old fear, really, since being here for two years. An old but still prominent fear but throwing yourself into said fears is always a way of overcoming them. Exposure and the all that, one of the many things he learned in his studies of psychology. He'll swallow thickly and then blink back into the present looking at Raine with an almost too sharp movement of his head. ] O-Oh yes. Um, s-sorry.

[ He will just go inside slowly standing off to the side when he's finally in the office proper. ]

[It's clear that something is making him hesitate, even distracting him to a point, but it's usually against her policy to ask too many questions unless it seems necessary. And in this case, even getting him to come this far might have been a big step for him. She doesn't know.

She closes the door behind them. The office is small, but not cramped by any means. She'll allow him to have a few moments to gather himself.]

Would you like to take a seat? [She gestures to the chairs.] Take your time, if you're uncomfortable.

[ Most things involving taking care of himself make Helios awkward or defensive. It's nothing against the other person trying to help it's just him and his awkwardness. Helios is the problem, really, and trusting people it's not Raine or anyone else's fault. Even with Giles and Ginia he was guarded when hurt or not feeling well. He definitely didn't want to both the other two and that's why he never told anyone of his injuries. ] Oh, ah, th-thank you.

[ Helios will take a shaky seat then. Uncomfortable, yes, he does look uncomfortable doesn't he? He always makes things so much more harder than they need to be. He's so stupid sometimes. ]

[Again, she'll take her time, waiting for him to situate himself. Once he seems comfortable enough, she'll cautiously take a step closer.]

May I see your arm?

[ Helios will just shift and look back at the other with an expression of mixed anxiety and admittance. He knows he can't turn back now so he turns his body. His bad arm is facing Raine for a better, easier, position for her to look at it and he's now sitting sideways in the chair provided to him. ] It's. It's r-really not bad anymore. It's-it's healing nicely a-and everything.

[ Says the man whose hand on the same arm is barely nonfunctional due to healing poorly. ]

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Hmm. [For now Raine carefully goes to look at his arm, making sure that it's set properly before beginning in earnest with any magic. She can tell where there had been attempts at using the healing magic previously, but not enough, if he's only barely managing now.

And beyond that, he still seems exhausted. She nods a little to herself, before glancing back up at him, keeping her tone gentle.] It'll be fine. Try to relax, if you can.

[ His green eyes tick towards the other. He might stiffen a little clench his bad hand as much as the poorly healed muscles will allow. He nods, of course, relax he can do this. He's been through much worse after all. ] Ah r-right, yes, s-sorry.

You've no need to apologize.

[For now, she'll take a breath, and close her eyes, concentrating for the magic. It doesn't take long to gather her own, or to mix it with the abilities she's gained from Nala, as she hovers her hand over the wounds. A soft, white light pours out, hovering over his arm and hand, glowing, gently pulsing and sinking in. It will be like this for a few moments.

He may at once start to feel tired, as the fast healing sets in, with a slide of refreshed, as the magic spreads to ease any other lingering aches and hurts. Her main focus is on his arm, however, her concentration soley on seeing the break completely mended, and the wear on those muscles eased. The arm of course will still be a little weak when she's done, but if he's careful with it over the next few days there should be no lingering issue.]

[ Helios will be silently watching all of this. Raine's area of expertise with healing was beyond anything he would have thought possible. The tiredness is nothing compared to the diminishing pain it's amazing what a good healing spell will do you. He just wishes he didn't have to bother her into healing him, perhaps he could learn on his own with Nala, but for now he'll sigh and lean back into his chair. His wings shift and twitch a little at the act but his pained expression will change into something more calmed and placated. ] A-Amazing. I-I didn't realize how, how powerful you were at healing.

[Raine lets her arm fall, and takes a breath. She smiles when she sees that he's a little calmer.] It's just a culmination of a few years of training. How are you feeling?

I-I've been able to help heal smaller broken bones but, but nothing like this. I suppose I'll have to practice more with Nala then. [ Helios shifts his arm while it's still not entirely fixed it's much better than before. He'll bite back a wince as he tries to move his arm from its sling. ] Its m-much better. Thank you Raine.

I'm glad I've been able to help. You still need to take care with your arm. It'll be sensitive until it's completely whole again. [Although she'll pause, and cast another gentle refreshing spell at that wince.] More practice always helps, although learning the more advanced portions isn't easy if you don't already have experience with healing magic in general.

[ Another more relaxed sigh at that spell. Helios doesn't look as tense or on edge anymore, which is a good thing, he gives Raine a nod as he considers her words. ] I'll have to try a little bit more with Nala then. H-Healing magic in my own world is hard to come by. N-Not many people have ever learned it. Most of those scrolls and writings were also lost too.

[ The Magic Council might a few in their possession but even that Helios isn't certain of. ] I've m-managed to, to help along broken wing b-bones but, but never anything like an arm or leg.

I know it doesn't exist in many worlds, and it certainly varies between them, from what I've read.

Just do what you can. You seem to have a habit of taking a lot on for yourself, after all. Whenever you have the time for it, it will be available to study.

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