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folklorist) wrote2014-06-04 04:50 pm
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ϡ - Chapter FiftyThree; recovery [action|voice]
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[ The draft had left everyone feeling disoriented and he was no exception. It might also have to do with the fact that his right wing was broken, along with his arm and a few ribs. His arm and ribs have healed quite a bit since then. The injuries now only light sprains that he wears a brace on his arm for. His wing, however, is taking much longer to heal and it's left him bed ridden for several days since the draft ended. Despite his general and easy return to almost full healthy Helios has been resting in the clinic for a few days. But today he's probably well enough to get up and have a short stroll around the village, maybe even play a little with Luminair and Maggir who are in Saori's care for the time being. Helios can be found at the bakery, library and then the clinic (when he's finally yelled at and dragged back there for being a bad patient) for most of the day. He looks better than he has been and he's not nearly as tired as he was, so overall he's making a pretty good recovery.
It's later into the evening when everything is winding down that he'll make a voice post over the network. ]
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I know it-it's been rather rough on most of us these last few days. So I was w-wondering if anyone would like to do a potluck sort of endeavor at-at the welcome center? It could help us all wind down from the obvious thing. But, ah, it's-it's just a suggestion of course.
[ Because food makes everything better, right? ] Also if-if it's not too much trouble would anyone be willing to, ah, talk for a bit? It doesn't have to be about anything in particular, really. I-I've just been having a hard time sleeping lately- [ pain does that to you and of course the creeping sensations he gets when he dreams. Like he's being watched by something and it doesn't go away, it just never seems to go away.] -so perhaps I'll start off with a question. What's your favorite memory of home? It doesn't have to be one specific memory or event. I remember when I was little of going to the town near the castle and getting this fantastic ice cream from the ice cream parlor there. It was homemade, sweet and creamy, absolutely delicious; I haven't had ice cream that lived up to those standards yet. I've always tried to make it myself but it just never tasted quite like that type. [ Helios supposed that was a good thing. It would ruin the true artistry of the ice cream back home. ]
So if you want to talk, feel free to answer. Otherwise I hope you all have a good night.
[ The draft had left everyone feeling disoriented and he was no exception. It might also have to do with the fact that his right wing was broken, along with his arm and a few ribs. His arm and ribs have healed quite a bit since then. The injuries now only light sprains that he wears a brace on his arm for. His wing, however, is taking much longer to heal and it's left him bed ridden for several days since the draft ended. Despite his general and easy return to almost full healthy Helios has been resting in the clinic for a few days. But today he's probably well enough to get up and have a short stroll around the village, maybe even play a little with Luminair and Maggir who are in Saori's care for the time being. Helios can be found at the bakery, library and then the clinic (when he's finally yelled at and dragged back there for being a bad patient) for most of the day. He looks better than he has been and he's not nearly as tired as he was, so overall he's making a pretty good recovery.
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I know it-it's been rather rough on most of us these last few days. So I was w-wondering if anyone would like to do a potluck sort of endeavor at-at the welcome center? It could help us all wind down from the obvious thing. But, ah, it's-it's just a suggestion of course.
[ Because food makes everything better, right? ] Also if-if it's not too much trouble would anyone be willing to, ah, talk for a bit? It doesn't have to be about anything in particular, really. I-I've just been having a hard time sleeping lately- [ pain does that to you and of course the creeping sensations he gets when he dreams. Like he's being watched by something and it doesn't go away, it just never seems to go away.] -so perhaps I'll start off with a question. What's your favorite memory of home? It doesn't have to be one specific memory or event. I remember when I was little of going to the town near the castle and getting this fantastic ice cream from the ice cream parlor there. It was homemade, sweet and creamy, absolutely delicious; I haven't had ice cream that lived up to those standards yet. I've always tried to make it myself but it just never tasted quite like that type. [ Helios supposed that was a good thing. It would ruin the true artistry of the ice cream back home. ]
So if you want to talk, feel free to answer. Otherwise I hope you all have a good night.
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Oh! Dear I-I think you dropped some. [ Poor donuts. Such a terrible end for them. ] Do you...need any help carrying those? [ He probably shouldn't overexert himself but honestly Helios can't help but offer a hand. ]
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Well, damn, that just sucks, doesn't it? [Chili glowers at the floor, before lowering himself to the floor to pick one up, keeping the others perfectly balanced, waiter-like. It seems he's unusually used to doing this, which makes the toppled donuts a bit of an odd occurrence (maybe he's never had a stack quite so high before?)] These past two week's been rotten...
[He's surprised by the offer to lend a hand, looking up and staring silently for a moment, before breaking into a small smile.]
Hey, sure! That'd help out a ton, thanks, Mister.
Name's Chili, by the way.
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[Action; no problem. Helios has dealt with worse xC! ]
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I think a potluck sounds nice. [Brightness, food, distractions. No one'd have anything to complain about if she went, since there's bound to be a bunch of people if it happens.] Back home, I volunteer at an orphanage and the kids are great. Teaching them and working with them never feels like a chore, and the money I got from my first official job went towards fixing up the place so it'd be safer and bigger for all the kids there.
[The Academy's her favorite place in all of Violet City -- and there's a school in Luceti, but it's not the same.]
It doubles as a school for them, so they can get a proper education even if they don't have a family, and they're always eager to learn... [She giggles.] Some of them get pretty rowdy and pick on each other, but they're on their best behavior otherwise. It was a lot of fun.
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[ And Helios will listen with a smile on his lips as he does so. Being a fellow teacher himself he knows how it feels to be able to help others learn. ] Ah. So you're a teacher as well? It sounds like a lovely place to learn. I wish I could visit it. Having my own school, I certainly can appreciate the hard work that goes into teaching. It's always nice to have eager and open-minded students too. It makes it that much more fun. I'm sure they all appreciate what you're doing for them there.
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They seem to have fun, so I can't say I mind. Do you have anything in particular you teach, or do you just do general education?
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Which is why, whenever he sends out his broadcast she'll meander into their study and sink into a chair across from him, a cup of coffee clutched in her trembling hands.]
You've been having trouble too, haven't you?
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I-I think we all have. At least those of us who-who landed there first. [ Those of us who died and were sacrificed, he wants to say but that sort of thing doesn't need to spoken right now. Helios bites his lip as he shifts in his seat. The dull throb of pain from his wing radiates through his entire body when he does so. ]
How are- [ no that was a stupid question to ask ] -do you want to-to talk about it?
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I...do. That's why I came.
[She jitters slightly as she raises the cup to her lips, spilling some of the hot liquid onto her hand. It doesn't seem to bother her though, but she's quick to set her drink down and wipe it off with a napkin. She's past the point of feeling mundane pains, with the horrible memories of that...thing...and the agony it'd inflicted on them.]
It...did something...I didn't think was p-p-possible...
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Hello, Papa.
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[ He'll stand next to the booth she's occupying for the time being. He doesn't want to have her move her leg after all. ]
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Why don't you sit? Join me?
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Ah, and of course I would be open to speaking with you, Helios. I have been rather concerned about my friends since the recent incident... perhaps you could shed some light on what exactly has happened. Particularly if it is affecting your sleep...
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It's when people bring all sorts of different foods and desserts to a party or gathering. [ He sighs softly at the spirits words. ] Th-thank you. Your concern is-is touching. The incident... [ His voice sounds distant as he remembers it vividly. His end of the transmission goes silent before there's a harsh intake of breath. ]
Ah it-it's hard to explain really.
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[He was always taking food from him and other people after all, wouldn't it be nice to give something back? Even if it likely would be underwhelming!
Helios' tone about what had happened recently leads Eley to grow concerned however.]
Hm... I know I was not involved and that I sometimes find it hard to understand things but... I am open to listen should you wish to explain. What is troubling you?
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...but he is thankful, and he wasn't about to say nothing about what had happened between them. Though the man certainly wasn't in as bad a state as Helios was, he still looked tired and the mark of battle was obvious on his skin.]
Hey. Good to see you're still in one piece. How are you healing?
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[ He smiles though it is a tired and worn looking one. ] Loads better than when we first met. I only have a sprained arm now. [ And a broken wing, but he doesn't mention that. Jack can probably see for himself how its bent and limp against Helios' back. Compared to the other proper looking left one. ] And, ah, how are you?
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[He might show up just because everyone seemed to have such a hard time recovering, it would be quite a snack]
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Voice Never tell Xellos your weaknesses, Helios it ends poorly
Voice please do not kill Helios with ice cream, Xellos. ):
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Voice Helios has survived through more than enough. Murder by ice cream need not apply. xC!
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Helios? Where are you going?
[ CAUGHT YOU SNEAKING OFF no he's just curious. ]
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[ HE HAS BEEN CAUGHT. Don't tell Saori she would be displeased. ]
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[His favorite memory wasn't one he was going to admit to any old stranger. Besides, since anyone would be able to read it, there's more than one person he wouldn't want knowing it. So how about his second favorite moment instead?]
Probably just after Zuko got coronated. All of the team and our friends went to the Earth Kingdom to visit General Iroh's tea shop, celebrating the end of a long battle and the beginning of a new life. Of course, not everyone appreciated the artwork that I did there, but there's probably not been a time that I've been happier.
[At least that last line is true.]
Also, if there's food, count me in!
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You're Sokka, yes? We've spoken before...but I-I assume you don't remember me? [ Helios was pretty sure that Sokka had left Luceti awhile back. ]
You're friends with Aang, aren't you?
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