folklorist | 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.

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Hmm... do you think you could play it for me someday? I'd be interested to hear the melody for myself. I'm always looking for new pieces of music to teach the class, too.

Only if you want to, of course.

O-Oh I'm not much of a musician, but I could try? I-I mean it would probably be easier if the sheet music were here. I wonder if...I could request it from the Malnosso. It would be nice to have...even as a memento.

It's worth a try! You never know, they might be feeling particularly charitable after what they just put us through. We did help them out a great deal, after all.

Perhaps. It would be nice to hear it again. It's been so long since I've heard it after all. Perhaps I'll keep a look out for it, can never hurt to try.

And if that doesn't work, you could always hum it for me so that I could play it. That way you wouldn't even have to worry about trying to figure it out yourself.

Ah I-I would appreciate that, Jack. I think it'll be nice to hear it again played in its appropriate instrument. It was written for the piano so-so if you know how to play it I would love to have you play it.

The piano happens to be one of the instruments I know best. It won't be difficult at all once I figure out the melody! I should be fine as long as you can hum or sing it, even if you can't write it down.

Then perhaps one day we can get together and I can show you how it sounds. [ It probably would sound a lot different from Elise's version. ]

Yes, let's do that. Some afternoon at school, perhaps?

That works for me. And, ah, thank you for-for offering to do this. [ It really does mean alot to him, given the circumstances and the music involved. ]

Not at all. How could I say no to doing something to make someone else happy when it's such a simple thing to do?

[Such a simple thing indeed...]

Very true. I share the same sentiment actually. But I'll be sure to look around for the sheet music then. Otherwise we'll just have to compose it to the best of our abilities.

Hmm, well, I don't see how that option would be all that bad either. That way we could create our own version of it-- like giving it our signature, in a sense. It would be the same song, but unique.

I. I think she would like that. M-maybe I could write a song for her this time as well. I never really thought about doing it before, but I'm so terrible when it comes to music, I suppose I couldn't really bring myself to. [ he wanted it to be perfect as a lasting song in her memory so it's not so unusual to want to make it as perfect as possible, right?

But asking someone such a request is far too much pressure. He'll take on that one alone. ]

Yes, that sounds like the perfect idea! We could write a version of her song, and then you could write one for her. Just think of rewriting the other song as practice for writing your own-- it won't be as difficult as you think once you've gotten some experience.

[Not that Jack has composed anything in a long, long time, but details!]

Practice does make perfect as the saying goes. But I think that'll be for the best. I'm hoping to at least gain some insight on how to compose music from all of this. I've never been one for doing so, but you're never too old to learn, correct? [ Helios smiles on his end as he continues. ]

And I-I just want to offer up my own services to repay you for this. So if you ever need anything, magical or otherwise, please don't hesitate to ask.

No, you're never to old to learn whatever you set your mind to. [He smiles right back.]

But you needn't offer me anything for this, really. I'm just happy to be able to help someone out with something so important. Besides, there isn't anything I need right now.

Even us old folk can learn a new trick here or there. [ Helios laughs genuinely at that. He's just kidding, or is he?! ]

Ah. If-if you're certain. The offer still stands should you change your mind though.

[Oh Helios. If only you knew...]

Well, I suppose I can't object to that, now can I? I'll be sure to keep it in mind for the future if I should ever need anything. You never know, after all!

[ If he only knew half of it. ]

In a place like this anything could happen. So do keep it in mind. I'm certainly not going to mind if you decide to change your mind about it!

Yes, you do have a point... this place likes to make sure that we remember that things aren't as peaceful as we wish they were.

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