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ϡ - Chapter TwentyOne; Return [action/voice]

[ There’s the sound of shaky uneven breathing coming over the transmission and then a cough or two. It’s almost as if the person on the other side is a bit startled, a bit confused and a bit in pain. The sharp intake of breath and the murmured exclamation of surprise doesn’t really yield anymore good results for those listening in. ] I-I can’t…

[ Helios can’t see more specifically he can’t see out of his right eye and it’s very troublesome if not startling. As if he didn’t run into things frequently enough—now this was just added to it. Next will come a painful humorless laugh very odd and uncharacteristic from his lips. But how could a man who has perfect vision not laugh at now only having half his vision. The Malnosso have a sick sense of humor indeed. ] Oh how very ironic of them. [ A sigh. ]

I’m back. I’m terribly sorry…to have worried anyone. But I'm fine.

[ Such a lie. It’s said in a very tired voice not the usual flair or characteristic upbeat tone the man usually has. ] I-I’ll be back to the apartment shortly, in a moment, I just need to-- [ It was supposed to be a healing spell and yet it went so very wrong. There's a sharp yell of pain on his end before a breathless confused one worded exclamation. ] Wh-what!?

[ The transmission will be abruptly cut off and if you’re anywhere in the town square today you can see a blonde haired man slumped against a building his right hand over his right eye and half of his face covered in freshly drawn blood, no thanks to a healing spell backfiring on him of course, also his entire right side seems to be bloodied like the Malnosso only worked on that half of him. If he wasn’t in pain he’d be making it back to the apartment by now but as it stands the blood lose plus lacking sight isn’t helping any. The feed is turned on again after he’s gotten a fair handle on himself. He really just doesn’t want to alarm anyone right now that’s just how he is. ] I’m going to need some...some more t-time. Perhaps some...assistance as well. My apologies.

[Helios is not going to say what’s wrong but you’ll probably find out through his voice alone something unforeseen has occurred, because it’s riddled with confusion. How could this have happened; he was just trying to heal himself and now…this. They did something his spells that was the only clear definitive answer. Now he just needed to figure out how to fix it. Helios will be staggering to his feet and leaning against the side of the building as he makes his way back to C7. ]

(( ooc; No posting order and time and space are broken. Who needs chronological events anyway? So multiple people can help him. He totally needs it anyway. ))

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[Once they reach the bottom of the stairs at the front of the apartment, Frederic decides to teleport Helios and they land in front of the apartment door. Once at the apartment, the composer carries his friend and sits him on the couch as he'll go into the kitchen to make him some food along with tea.]

[Poland had been in Frederic's room, relaxing in his bed. He'd heard him leave, not very sure why, but Poland had waited for him to come back. Since Donatello came, Poland was a little more on edge about seeing people. But when he heard Frederic come back, he still went out, still dressed in his pajamas.]

Fryderyk, where'd you go--Helios?

[And now he's seeing Helios and kind of wincing as he takes a step closer to him.]

Wow, you totally don't look good.

[Subtle. Very subtle.]

[Frederic returns from his duties in the kitchen and sets a small tray down on the coffee table for Helios. There's some soup and tea for the other as the composer sighs then looks up to see Poland. Taking the country's hand, Frederic walks a bit away from Helios to speak with Poland.]

Feliks please, Helios just came back from being kidnapped by the Malnosso. If possible, could you help me with treating him more?

[ Helios can't help but sigh and look at Poland with his one good eye. Because the only reason he's like this is because he was trying to heal himself and it obviously went very wrong. He could have done without the statement of the obvious however. He will watch the two walk away for a few moments and he'll actually take up the tea before the soup. Tea calms the nerves and it smells wonderful. With a deep intake of breath he'll sip on his tea the pain still evident as he tries to move his right arm only having it result in a poorly concealed wince. Left arm it is for now then. ]

[Poland takes a look at Helios before he looks back at Frederic, frowning.]

Yeah, I can tell he just came back. What do you want me to do?

[Though it's best not to rely on him.]

[Frederic looks at Helios then back to Poland.]

Get a towel for me please, I need to see what is wrong with Helios' eye.

Ah! Frederic you've done enough as it is. I just...can't see out of it. I can do it myself if you'd prefer...I-I know your aversion to blood after all. [ He says that last in a low tone of voice. There is blood caked on it so cleaning it off is probably a good idea at the moment. He's probably not going to win this though is he? ]

[He hears Helios even though he said it in a low tone and looks at Frederic for a moment before he sighs, getting a two towels, one wet and one dry and going over to Helios.]

I'll just check and stuff.

[Sorry, Helios. Not getting a choice in this.]

[He's taken back by Poland's actions a bit when he walks over to Helios and decides to check on him.]

Feliks? Are you certain about that?

[ Helios doesn't do well with touching, Poland. He doesn't do well with it at all. He just wishes he could do it himself, it's just his eye. Helios will even hold up his hand in a placating motion. ]

It-it's fine really. I-don't want you to feel obligated to.

[Poland looks at Frederic and then Helios with a sigh.]

Dude, it should be checked now or it could get infected and stuff? It'd be a lot more grody than it is now. [He pouts.] I won't hurt you or anything...

[Frederic watches the two and tries very hard to not turn his eyes towards the blood on Helios' clothes. Deep down, there's a small feeling of fear that makes him outwardly tremble without him even really noticing.]

Ye-yes of course. [ He knows you won't hurt him Poland. He's just worried about you touching him and realizing he feels ice cold. Helios will sigh almost in defeat. There's more pressing matters and he can't honestly say he isn't grateful for everything the two of them are trying to do. With a slight shrug of his shoulders he'll merely nod his head. ] Fine.

[ Despite having only one eye Helios has been paying attention to Frederic a frown touching his lips. ] Frederic are you alright? You don't have stay if it's making you uncomfortable.

[Poland sighs and doesn't hide the fact he seems disgusted by having to clean blood, but he still does it, grimacing. He is trying to be gentle, but feel free to tell him if he's rubbing too hard. He is kind of surprised that his skin is so cold, but he speaks up about Frederic and that catches Poland's attention more.

He looks over at Frederic and then goes back to taking care of Helios.]

Yeah, go. We totally don't need you fainting or something. Then I'll like, have to take care of you and I am so not making a gig of this nursing thing.

[Frederic sees himself trembling and tries to make himself stop, all the while nervously laughing at the two. He never wanted them to see him this way and now he feels embarrassed.]

Oh don't be silly, I'm all right. There's no need to worry at all.

[ Helios might grimace once or twice at Poland's ministrations just because he's still a bit sore. But his attention goes to the composer, putting up a front is what Helios is good at Frederic. He knows that game all too well. ]

No need, hm? You'll forgive me if I don't believe that. [ Not after Halloween and yes he still remembers that, how could he forget? Another sigh from Helios as he shifts in his seat. ] This wouldn't of happened if the Malnosso hadn't tampered with my magic.

[Poland lets out a sigh, trying to sound irritated though he isn't at all and it comes off as over dramatic.]

Dude, you're shaking. You're totally going to faint and then hit your head and then bleed all over and my gosh, seriously? Not cleaning blood again and treating both of you.

[He focuses more on cleaning the blood from Helios' face and is almost done.]

'Sides, I totally don't want you fainting... [The last part is pretty quiet, but can still be heard as he pouts.]

[Frederic sighs and then smiles nervously.]

I'll be in the kitchen then. If you need me, do not hesitate to tell me. [Slowly he walks into the kitchen, still trembling a bit while keeping a smile on his face.]

[ With Frederic heading back into the kitchen Helios will just sigh closing his left eye as he let's the other finish. Once able to open it his right eye will have what appears to be a cataract covering it. The once bright green hue will now be a cloudy white. ]

Thank you...for doing this Poland. I-I suppose I owe you a rather big one, hm? [ Helios manages a small smile however fleeting it maybe be. ]

[Poland seems a lot more relieved when Frederic leaves and he frowns, opening up Helios' eye a little more. He's not trying to hurt him, but he's trying to make sure nothing else was damaged.]

Yeah, just a little. But um, can you see anything out of this eye? At all?

[Frederic is still in the kitchen and making more tea, he's also making some food for himself with a faint smile. He doesn't even look at the two in the living room despite wanting to know what's wrong. Instead, he sits at the kitchen table with shaky hands.]

[ Helios might shift in his seat a little. He forces himself not to turn away from Poland. This entire situation is taking all the control he has to keep from pulling away. Helios hasn't had contact with anyone in three whole years; this is all very uncomfortable for him. ] N-No I can't.

[ His tone is somber and tired sounding. ] At least they didn't touch the left one. Half of one's vision is better than nothing at all. [ He's more distraught over his magic at this point and whether or not he should go and clean himself up and allow Poland to check on Frederic. ]

[If Poland was in Helios position, he'd be the same way. But unfortunately, Poland isn't one to think of other people and he doesn't notice. He does frown because hey, losing half of your vision must suck. He sighs and leans back.]

Nothing looks infected or anything. Um, you should clean yourself pretty well. A shower's probably cleaner, but a bath would totally help any aches. Probably should go to bed early. Stock up on your energy and stuff.

[It's probably best if he offered to help, but well, no. He's not going that far. He stands up and checks over his sleeves to make sure no blood is on them because that's obviously the most important thing. Seeing none, he smiles a little.]

You're not blind? That's good! I'll like, go check on Fryderyk now.

[Bad with serious situations? Him? How could you tell? Going to the kitchen now to check on Frederic.]

[Frederic is still trying to calm his nerves down, but his hands are still shaking a bit. Even if when Poland comes into the kitchen, the composer tries acting like nothing's wrong.]

Hello Feliks, how is Helios doing?

Y-Yes that's a good idea. You better go and check on him. [ Helios doesn't mind and the idea of a shower is actually sounding very good. He will nod at Poland watching him leave to go into the kitchen. He will then proceed to get up from the couch slowly and shakily. Having only one eye and losing that much blood...this is going to be interesting walking back to his room. Poland has other worries. He just hopes he didn't do anything to stir up past traumas for Frederic. He'd feel dreadful if that was the case. ]

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