folklorist | 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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[She goes for another round of healing when he settles back to the wall and wincing.]

Don't try to move too much just yet.

[ Helios will just nod left eye closing as he rests his head against the wall. The healing was helping that much was certain and he was rather grateful for all of this. ]

H-Have you been using Nala's magic for very long? You have a good handle on it. I think just a little more and I'll be able to head back to the apartment.

I've always had a good knack with magic. I've had Nala's magic for a few months now. Okay! One more round and we'll see about getting you back to where you live. Sound like a plan?

[ Talking about magic is keeping his mind off the pain but it's almost a double edge sword because he can't exactly use his. ]

Yes that sounds good. Thank you. [ A small nod from him and he'll go silent to allow Selphie to concentrate. ]

[Selphie casts one more round of Nala's magic on Helios with a confident smile on her face.]

Anytime! It's the least I can do.

[ Helios will rotate his right shoulder testing it. It doesn't seem to be bad off...actually besides the slight soreness his arm feels quite good. ]

I only hope to repay you somehow for this, Selphie.

[Standing up, Selphie offers her hand to Helios to help him with a broad smile on her face. She doesn't need repayment for doing this.]

[ Oh dear this is a bit of a predicament for him. Giving you his hand would result in you finding out he's several degrees colder than any normal human being should be. But not accepting it would be rather poor form for him, correct? He'll give a weak smile as he starts to get up on his own. Tentatively he'll take hers and help himself the rest of the way up letting go of Selphie's hand just as fast as he grabbed it. ]

I feel so much better. I can't tell how grateful I am. [ A smile. ] Would you perhaps care for something warm? I wouldn't mind making something back at the apartment. It is cold out and we've been out here for awhile. It's the least I can do.

[She felt how cold his hand was and looks at him with concern. Helios would probably benefit more from getting some rest in his apartment than entertaining her. Besides, the cold doesn't bother her that much anyway as she shakes her politely in refusal.]

I think it'd be better if we got you home and you went to bed but thank you for the offer. Maybe another time would be better.

Ah, well it's the least I could do. [ But now that he thinks about it he is pretty tired actually. Sleeping doesn't sound like such a bad idea either. He didn't realize just how tired he was until it was mentioned. The limitations of being a mortal now he knew what most mythica meant by it. ]

Ah now that you mention it-- [ A sheepish laugh. ] --another time would probably be best.

So let's get you home then.

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