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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[ He is a bit startled when Saori reaches out to faintly brush her fingers against him. But he doesn't flinch or move away this time. ] S-Saori?

[ He'll watch, mildly fascinated, and then smile. The ensuing warmth of her voice and transformation in her eyes tells him that she's somewhat reverted back to her otherself, the more human side that she holds. ] That's good news to hear. They're sometimes quite awful when it comes to these-these shifts and their effects.

[ He'll cough once more before feeling that heat wrap itself around him. It was like a summer day and it made him just warm enough to banish the piercing and not make his skin feel too weird or uncomfortable. A very pleased sigh passes his lips as he leans back into his chair. ]

That feels wonderful. Thank you. I-I hope it doesn't take too much to maintain such a thing.

It's me.

[A hand brushes fondly against his shoulder as she starts walking again, this time slower and beside him rather than in front.]

Of course not. It's such a small thing. And you deserve it. You're my family, after all. I love you dearly, you know.

[ Helios let's out a small relieved sigh. A fond smile touches his lips, and he looks up at Saori when her hand brushes against his shoulder. ]

Oh I-I certainly know that. You've been so very kind to me all this time, it's hard not to realize it. The warmth is wonderful. I almost feel a hundred percent better already!

[Saori's smile is a little tired, but she keeps the hand there a moment longer, like she might a younger brother.]

I'm glad that you think I've been kind to you. I hope you would, but I never know with diseases. I don't think that'll be the last of it though. You need soup and rest. Do not worry, I'll feed you.

[ Helios shakes his head another you coughs escaping his lips as he does so. He'll hold up his hand the other one covering his mouth as he looks at Saori with some compassion. ]

I-I don't have to think at all. It's merely the truth, isn't it? Everything you've done for me has been more than the word kind can express.

[ Another you coughs are caught by his hand which is clamped over his mouth. ] You're right I do. I-I I guess saying otherwise would be...rather silly of me. [ because it's quite obvious that Helios is not in the best of shape at the moment. ]

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[Saori smiles and squeezes softly on his shoulder. She did...promise to kill him once, after all. But then again, there was good reason for that.]

I think you express it with action well enough, my dear friend.

[She gives him a worried frown when he coughs, the faintest hint of blood in the air.]

What did they do to you? Do you remember any of it?

[ Helios leaned back in the chair, a soft weary sigh escaping his lips. He shakes his head as Saori asks that question. ]

I-I don't. I don't remember what they did. I just woke up in the forest like this. [ He coughs again this time the tangy irony taste of blood fills his mouth. He looks a bit panicked slightly scared as he pulls his hand away and sees a small amount of blood on his hand. He'll look back at the goddess with some panic in his voice and overall expression. ]

S-Saori...

Earth and Stars! We need to get you inside.

[The sight of the blood causes her eyes to go wide with panic. She reaches down and picks him up, cradling him in her strong arms. Whirling she takes off towards home, feet springing into the air, whizzing along the ground at breakneck speed.]

You will be alright. Do not worry, but we must go quickly. I do not want you in this chill any longer.

[She only hopes that it's not the same illness as the one that took her family.]

[ Helios is taken by surprise at the sudden movements of Saori. He doesn't let out a yelp of surprise, but he does gasp as she hoists him into her arms as if he weighed nothing. ] S-Saori! I-I'm fine it was just a little bit. You don't have to worry, I-I'll be all right.

[ This was exactly what he feared and he can't exactly shake the guilty tone in his voice. He knows that Saori won't let him go even as he speaks those words of minor comfort. And even as he does there's a sickening anxious and otherwise foreboding sense building in the pit of his stomach. ]

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No, we're getting you inside, now.

[He knew better, and she only sped up, zipping through the town towards home.]

Soup. Warm soup. And tea. I know some medicines to help.

[The door bangs open and she's depositing Helios on the couch a heartbeat later]

It'll be alright. Just...lie down.

[ Helios' coughing diminishes a little bit upon entering the warmer more comfortable living room of the house. He gives another slightly breathless gasp when Saori deposits him onto the couch. He manages to sit up albeit shakily as she goes into the kitchen. It's only when another coughing fit runs its course that he's doubled over in pain, but he tries to hide it. He knows is not going to exactly work with the goddess, but that doesn't mean he can't try to at least ease her worrying if only a little. ]

S-Saori. It's all right, it'll pass. These fits have been getting less and less powerful. I'm sure with the house being as warm as it is that it'll stop shortly.

Helios. That isn't important. If you don't take care of yourself, then you're going to make yourself worse.

[Warm winds stream in from nowhere and drop a blanket on him. There's a faint rattle in the kitchen of things being prepared, and she returns a moment later with steaming ginger tea.]

The soup is heating. Drink this. It might taste a bit strong, but it's good for you.

[Screw you Helios, you are getting mothered.]

I-I know. I'm sorry. I just...I'm not used to people being so, ah, worried about me.

[ The warm wind and added blanket help sooth the cold ache that was in his chest thanks to the outside temperature. He fumbles with the blanket coughing all the while as Saori prepares tea in the kitchen. He sighs and takes the offered cup with a happy subdued smile.

He's not used to being mothered like this, but he knows that the goddess means well, and he's thankful that she's here to help. Helios isn't sure if he could have made it back without her. ]

It-it smells delicious, thank you.

Of course. It's only proper.

[She takes a sip from her own cup, nostrils flaring slightly at the spice. It's got a kick to it, but it'll definitely clear his sinuses. If she had them, they'd be drained completely. She's got a box of tissues for him too, which she just passes on over]

As for the coughing...I think it's best if your air was as clean as we can make it for a while. We don't want to irritate your lungs.

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