S-Sorry. I know it would be easier that way...but I just-
[ He pauses as another cough passes his lips. Helios gives Max a small but genuine smile. It's hidden behind his hand which is currently covering his mouth to stop the coughing. He knows that Max understands and he's grateful for the other not pressing the matter or talking him into going there. On the one hand he probably shouldn't be wary about such things being uncovered anymore but his scars are far too traumatic and personal for him to actually accept other people knowing or seeing them. ]
Of course it's silly of me to think otherwise. I apologize. I'm just not used to having people take care of me when-when I'm sick. You think I'd be used to it by now, being here and all for so long, but some habits are hard to break.
[ Helios will give Max a curious but wary look. Something for the pain, probably magical, he's not sure the ramifications for such a thing especially since he doesn't know how healing magic works in Max's world. But the dull ache is so very hard to put out his mind as he coughs again and looks away, his hand going to the rough bark of the tree to keep himself steady. He manages to catch his breath in a few short gasps of air any shakes his head in silent confirmation. ]
If-if you're sure about doing this. I-I'm not sure how-how well healing magic will...help. You're not going to use Nala's power are you? S-Something more inherent to your world I presume?
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[ He pauses as another cough passes his lips. Helios gives Max a small but genuine smile. It's hidden behind his hand which is currently covering his mouth to stop the coughing. He knows that Max understands and he's grateful for the other not pressing the matter or talking him into going there. On the one hand he probably shouldn't be wary about such things being uncovered anymore but his scars are far too traumatic and personal for him to actually accept other people knowing or seeing them. ]
Of course it's silly of me to think otherwise. I apologize. I'm just not used to having people take care of me when-when I'm sick. You think I'd be used to it by now, being here and all for so long, but some habits are hard to break.
[ Helios will give Max a curious but wary look. Something for the pain, probably magical, he's not sure the ramifications for such a thing especially since he doesn't know how healing magic works in Max's world. But the dull ache is so very hard to put out his mind as he coughs again and looks away, his hand going to the rough bark of the tree to keep himself steady. He manages to catch his breath in a few short gasps of air any shakes his head in silent confirmation. ]
If-if you're sure about doing this. I-I'm not sure how-how well healing magic will...help. You're not going to use Nala's power are you? S-Something more inherent to your world I presume?