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

[folklorist]

[ 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. ]

[ Written ]

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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[Action]

[fleurdesel]

Over here, Soleil.

[Adele turns from the stove, a pot of stew simmering away and a tray prepped and ready of nice, hot, sweet tea waiting for him. She offers him a quick smile and ladles out a measure of the stew, setting it in a bowl on the same tray as the tea. It was a simple meal, hearty and healthy and warm, not even her with her anxiety could have mucked it up. He could eat, first, eat and rest and she could observe before beginning an exam proper. That was the plan.]

The fire is going in the hearth- why don't you sit down with Luminair and Maggir and I'll bring you the tray?

[Action]

[folklorist]

It smells delicious, Adele.

[ He'll even take a deep breath and make a pleased noise. He coughs a little covering his mouth as he nods to her suggestion. ]

If you don't mind I think I will take you up on that offer. [ He's feeling very tired at the moment. He'll head back inside then the happy chirping of the two baby dragons makes him smile. Helios forgets all about his current condition as he bends down to pick up Luminair and Maggir, both of whom happily nestle into his arms. He'll then take a seat by the hearth some light coughing escaping his lips as he does so. ]

I've missed you both as well. But I'm home now so there's nothing to worry about. [ Goodness he has missed them both so terribly much, his soft whispering to both little dragons is a bit telling as well. ]

[Action]

[fleurdesel]

[Like a mother hen and her chicks. Adele can't help that she's reminded of it, watching Helios with the two chirruping dragons. They'd missed him so- after the first night they'd taken refuge with the cats, then Ranni, then the beds of whoever would have them for missing their father. It's terribly sweet, and terribly telling, Helios is their favorite but no one can begrudge them that.

Adele shakes her head a bit and finishes setting up the tray, walking out and weaving around the cats which came out to observe Helios' return. Curious things. The tray is set on the coffee table for a moment while Adele pulls out the stands so she could set it across Helios' lap and spare him some effort.]

Whenever you are ready, Helios.

[Action]

[folklorist]

[ After calming the two tiny dragons that are chirping in his arms, Helios is feeling so much better. Then again it was hard to stay sour and upset with such lovable greetings. His soft laughs can be heard from the living room and his chiding for Luminair to behave can also be heard, however indistinctly, from his whisperings by the hearth.

It's only when Adele comes in with the tray that he sets both of the baby dragons down and gives her a wane, but bright, smile. ]

Ah. It-it smells delicious, thank you Adele. I-I think I'm ready, if you are I mean. [ He'll try to be as good a patient as possible, but he was never one for clinics or doctors so his dealings with them is a bit obscure. ]

Sh-should I do anything? T-to make it easier?

[Action]

[fleurdesel]

Sit back and breathe as deeply as you are able. Nala and I will handle the rest.

[Normally she wouldn't leave it to just the spirit- but anything medical tends to leave Helios skittish and uncomfortable and he's been stressed enough with whatever this illness is. For the moment Adele contents herself with using the expanded awareness provided by the spirit to sort out what the possible ailment might be.]

[Action]

[folklorist]

I'll try.

[ But it's rather difficult at the moment to breathe at all, let alone deeply. Helios will try to take a deep breath but it only results in him coughing roughly into his hand. He gives Adele an apologetic look, trying to steady himself before trying again. This time there's a bit more success in the act. ]

[Action]

[fleurdesel]

[Pain- inflammation. Nala cannot do much of anything against illness- simply ease the ache that the illness has left him and give Adele a vague idea as to the extent of the damage. At the lightest? Bronchitis. Middling? Pneumonia. At worst? TB. She's praying for the former.]

You're doing wonderful, Helios.