folklorist | ϡ - Chapter Forty-Five; an aliment [action|voice|written]

[ When the feed initially comes on there’s merely the sound of pained labored breathing. It’s clear that whoever it on the other end is trying desperately to breathe, but it hardly seems to be working well. There’s another pause as the sound of feet crunching through the snow stops. A deep breath filters through followed by a very agonized, wet, and pained cough, which sounds a bit distant as the afflicted turns away. The voice that comes out is slightly Romanian in accent when the person finally speaks. It's shaky and pained despite the attempts to not sound too much so, as if Helios doesn't want anyone to know his aliment at the moment.]

Ah. It’s snowing. R-Reminds me of when I first arrived here. [ A few moments of soft coughing as he continues to walk through the snow. He isn’t really enjoying the snow as much this time around. ]

I’m s-sorry for taking so long to comeback, they k-kept me a bit longer then expected. [ Helios would be one to apologize amidst having something like this. Another few coughs before there’s some stumbling. His voice is soft and if it wasn’t so quiet out he probably wouldn’t even be heard. But talking loudly is just really far too much for him right how. ] Ah. How long was I away for, exactly? Did we g-get more new arrivals yet? If-if we have I-I suppose a welcome is in o-order. [ Another cough or two as he tries to clear his throat. ] W-Welcome to Luceti, if-if you have just arrived. I hope you g-get...get situated nicely.

[ He sounds out of breath as he tries to get it back. But his chest and lungs just are not cooperating. His panic is thinly masked, because he knows that something is terrible wrong. ]

I’ll be home- [ Another fit of coughing as he tries to steady himself against that tree. Each one sends a tremendous amount of pain through his chest that he really just can’t talk anymore. He’ll switch to writing then instead so as to not worry too many people. ]

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I’ll be home shortly. Raine. I. I don’t think I’ll be able teach at the school for the next few days. [ And with that nothing else comes from him. He would ask for assistance but he doesn't want anyone else to get sick, if they even can. He’s missed so much but it was probably best that he didn’t go to school like this. He’s barely able to stand as is and his chest hurts quite a bit too. If you couldn’t tell Helios is a bit under the weather one look at his pale, slightly damp face will show you everything you need to know. And should you happen across him making his way back through the village from the woods behind C2 you will notice how tired and utterly miserable he looks in that snow. Coughing fits will overtake him slowing his progress back to house 44. ]

((ooc; Helios has come back with TB. It's not contagious (ICly though that won't be known) or able to be cured. But it won't get any better or worse for the week or so that he has it. It's in a fixed state of the later stages of the disease. ))

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Out for something. [In the heavy snow and as a way to get away from his almost empty apartment. However, Helios' coughing fit was more alarming than his own life choices.] But forget about me, you should go inside first! I'll help you go home.

[Kouki moves closer, so he can help the older man move.]

[ He doesn't comment on the strangeness of that, probably far too tired and sick to do so at the moment, so he simply nods and coughs harshly again against his upper arm. He doesn't protest when Kouki moves in closer, his body almost sagging in place. ]

A-Alright. Thank you Kouki. I-I do appreciate it. I'm sorry for the, ah, inconvenience.

It's no problem.

[Kouki lift Helios's left arm and put it over his own shoulder. The young demon king's right arm went around the older man's back, so he can support him.]

You're still living at the same place? [And no moving without his notice, right? If not, Kouki would know where to go.]

[ If Helios wasn't in so much pain at the moment he'd probably feel a bit embarrassed at having one of his students have to help them back home. But in truth he wasn't sure he could actually make it back by himself. The pain in his chest had radiated to encompass his entire body. Muscles and joints oh hurt to varying degrees and the strain of it was clearly shown on his pale features. ]

Y-Yes that's right house 44.

[House 44. That make things easier now that he knows where to go without checking his journal.]

Alright. We'll be going now.

[He said, just to let Helios knows and to keep him awake with a conversation. Kouki walks through the snow, slowly supporting and leading Helios on the way back.]

Then you can rest up and maybe have a hot cup of tea.

[ Helios nods tiredly a small smile touching his lips. ]

Tea sounds like a wonderful idea right about now. It d-does get the cold out of one's bones. [ and he could definitely use some warming up. His entire body is simply aflame with cold and dull pain. He is used to a dull pain given his condition but this only further aggravates the prevailing symptoms. ]

What's your favourite type of tea?

[Meanwhile, he's wondering what else he can do to help Helios. Maybe cast a small fire spell for warmth? But that's dangerous if he do it too close to him.]

My favorite type of tea?

[ He gives a thoughtful hum which is accompanied with a slight cough by easily stifled as he shakes his head. ]

I suppose that would be the Vanilla Chai. It's-it's rather delicious actually.

Vanilla Chai? I haven't try that before. [It sounds rather sweet...considering that Helios likes it, it wouldn't surprised Kouki.] I normally drink green tea, but I sometime have milk tea as well.

[They're getting closer and closer to House 44.]

It's a bit sweet, especially with sugar, but it tastes wonderful when you put it on ice as well. [ He smiles at the thought, even if the smile is tired and not entirely genuine at the moment. ]

You mean bubble tea, correct? The one with those little tapioca balls in them?

Bubble...Oh, you mean tapioca tea? [That drink sure have a few different names in different countries.]

Nope, not that. But I do like getting them whenever I can. [Or whenever he order his demons to make one for him.]

And I might try vanilla chai later. Maybe when the weather's warmer.

[Closer and closer...and there is House 44 up ahead.]

Ah yes that's the one! [ He coughs again, nodding in agreement. ]

They're very refreshing during the summer time. I always used to get them in China a-and Taiwan when I visit for prospective students.

[ Helios hadn't even realized they made it to the house until it pops up in the corner of his eye. ] Oh! I hadn't even realized we were that close...

It's easy to misjudge distance and things when you're not feeling well. And out in this weather at the same time.

[Not like he have any experience there, nope. It's just seems like common sense.]

But we're almost there.

I suppose you do have a point. I am not at my best right now, s-so being rather hard on myself is going to help either, is it?

[ He'll cough once or twice covering his mouth with a slightly shaking hand. He makes no notion towards being alarmed or concerned about the small droplets of blood on his hand. ]

Ah, well, that's a good thing at least. Thank you again for helping me. I'm not sure if I could have made it back without-without assistance.

Yeah. Some people might say that it's better to do something first then you can be hard on yourself afterwards.

[Or something like that.]

And it's no problem at all. It would nag me if I don't at least help you go home. [And they're almost at the doorstep, woo.]

A true enough saying, it's always better to be hard on yourself after everything is said and done. Ideally you shouldn't be too hard on yourself at all. But sometimes one cannot help but push themselves harder in regards to certain things.

[ Helios smiles warmly back at Kouki. He nods lightly before covering his mouth to cough again. ]

Then I'll have to repay you somehow for the assistance.

Yeah. That's generally why I try to have someone around to remind me of that. Or smack some sense back into me.

[He smiles, just as they reach the door.]

You don't really have to, Mister Helios.

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