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[ Helios will go to the door as he lets that pot of tea boil. Robert cna probably hear coughing on the other side of the door as the lock is undone. Helios will open it a crack and then all the way to let Robert in.

He looks rather sick all the symptoms you might have Helios is expressing them. Pale skin, runny nose and eyes, and a very bad cough. He'll clear his throat but even then his voice is hoarse. ]

H-Hello Robert. C-Come in, come in! It's dreadfully cold out. [ Another cough as he turns away to cough into his sleeve. ]

Speaking of dreadful... Helios, you sound so very ill... you hardly needed to make tea for me. [And Robert is immediately in Fussy Protective mode - not only does Helios look miserable, but he's forcing himself to do something unnecessary.]

... At the least you should be s-sitting down... [He'd want to help Helios into a chair, but he doesn't know if he should.] Allow me to finish the tea for you.

[ He laughs, which turns into a cough, as he waves Robert off. ] It's no trouble. I'm n-not that bad off that I can't make some tea, Robert. And y-you don't have to do that...

[ Though he is feeling slightly groggy and a bit lightheaded. Okay fine he is just going to move into one of those chairs in the kitchen. He does feel very, very ill but as if he'd say so. ]

No one else was home to make it so I-I just...did it myself. [ Have another cough or two. ]

You are obviously sick enough that... it has become an imperative issue that you receive treatment... [Robert frowns a little as he watches Helios teeter into a chair. Yeah, he needs to be sitting down, pronto.

He goes over to where the kettle is, preparing it, but he doesn't take his eyes off of Helios for more than a few seconds.]

... As soon as this tea is finished, I am... taking you someplace more conducive for rest. The kitchen is hardly sufficient.

I-I've been in my room all day- [ another cough as he waves Robert off. ] -Doctor Adele's orders. [ He gives a small smile at that and a slight laugh. ]

The c-cough sounds worse than it is. Some tea will help. [ Helios looks at Robert with a slightly pondering look. He goes to cough his mouth for a cough that never comes. ] T-Treatment?

[ Having gone to little to no doctors in his lifetime he can only imagine what said treatment would entail. Not that he had much to hide, aside from his scars. Blood work is the one thing that gets his already pale face to blanch even more. No. No. No. No blood work would be done. It's entirely bad enough that he's already shown two people his scars. No one else needs to see. ]

Yes, treatment... well, as much as can be done for this, anyway. Luceti does not have the means of... properly combating a cold.

[... Don't worry, Helios, Robert has no intention of doing any bloodwork on you. ~~Not yet, anyway.~~ And at any rate, he knows what it's like to not want to see any skin.

So at Helios' expression, his own softens, and his frown turns a little genuinely sad.]

... Nothing invasive, Helios...

If it would help, I could... try my hand at Nala, primarily...?

[ Helios shifts in his seat and nods. ] If-if you want to.

[ Another cough. ] I-I glad that you're, you're learning from her. Are you planning on trying to contact any others?

Of course... though I must admit, the process is still... arduous, even with Nala...

[He hesitates with the boiling teapot a moment before doling out the fresh tea, straining any remnants of the leaves out before handing a mug to Helios.]

... To be fair, it has gotten significantly easier. Perhaps with your assistance, I might be able to contact another at some point...?

... When you are better, of course. [Please don't push yourself any more than you already have, Helios.]

I'd like to help you with if-if you'll have me. [ He smiles as he takes that hat mug into cool hands. A shiver runs through him at the contact his body reacting differently than usual due to his illness. He chuckles lightly at the last part. ]

Of course. Wh-when I'm better.

[Robert watches Helios cradle the mug with a practised eye. He's definitely shakier than he should be.]

... I would... be m-more than glad.

But... please, you deserve rest... [His eyes are full of concern, as he stoops nearer the headmaster. One hand tentatively extends, almost touching the nearly-warm cheek before he arrests the motion.]

... It is clear you... have an extensive fever. Nala might... be able to assist in... bringing it down...

I-I have been resting. A-Adele has made sure of that. [ All but tying him to the bed and locking him in his room. Were it any other time and were he not so sick Helios would try to shield and cover up his obvious shaking and predicament. But as it stands he's far too sick and far too out of it to really conjure up a decent mask for this illness of his. He covers his mouth again when he coughs turning away from Robert as he moves nearer. ]

If-if y-you're sure. [ Gods he did sound awful. He doesn't want to get you sick though Robert so he'll move away a smidgen even if there's an obvious flinch in his motions as he does so. Fevered thoughts. Those always cloud the mind don't they? ]

[Robert almost... likes being able to see Helios' body language, open and honest and not concealing anything. Even if it really sucks for him to be sick, at the same time he's glad that Helios isn't afraid to show his real feelings around him all the time.

That being said though, he doesn't want to get ill either. So he gives Helios a somewhat-wider berth, though he doesn't move totally away either.]

I am... always. Whatever I can do to help you...

...

... Would you... be more comfortable in... your r-room, for this...?

[ Helios looks back at Robert apologetically. He is probably going to be a very difficult patient but that's a characteristic that's stemmed from always taking care of himself and never letting anyone else do so. If it weren't for his exhaustion he would have done all of this himself. ] My r-room would, would be better.

[ Even now he looks very tired the dark circles around his eyes are doing nothing for him either. He'll just...slowly get to his feet one hand on the table the other on the chair. ]

[And almost reflexively, Robert goes to steady him with a free arm, compensating for Helios' slower, tired gait. He just wants the man to feel better, whatever that means in terms of treatment. Even if it's just sitting there talking to him.]

... We will... take it slowly, of course.

[ Helios looks back down at Robert with an appreciative smile. They'll slowly make it back up the stairs to his room and when they finally do Helios will just...go into his bed. ]

Th-thank you Robert. You really didn't- [ a cough ] -didn't h-have to do this.

[Robert takes up a standing position at Helios' bedside, smiling down at him with all the gentle patience he can muster.]

But... I wished to. That is... enough for me...

[His expression, still gentle, softens as he leans over Helios a little.]

... Now, to... a-attempt to employ Nala... [Hesitating before extending his hand, he looks down at Helios' face.] Is it... a-acceptable for me to... touch your face, for this...? I will be... trying to bring down this fever, primarily...

[ Helios blinks watching Robert carefully with green eyes. Having his face touched...it shouldn't warrant his stomach dropping as much as it does. His smile is a bit hesitant before he nods. ]

Of-of course. That's, that's fine. [ He has a mixture of trepidation and uncertainty about this. But perhaps anyone would when the only other male figure to ever come in contact with your face has been an abuse older sibling and it was usually to slap him across it. No. He is not going to think about that. This is Robert for goodness sake. He would never do that in a million years. It's probably just the fever making him thinking such horrible thoughts. ]

Edited 2012-03-29 00:03 (UTC)

[At Helios' uneasy agreement, Robert nods and steps forward, making sure the polyurethane gloves he has with him are on and in place before gently resting his hand on Helios' cheek and temple.

His mouth goes a bit dry at the act - it's a rather intimate touch, to say the least, and it's been awhile since anything like this has happened. But Robert turns his thoughts away from there with little difficulty and instead focuses on the magic that he's been taught to use.

His expression shifts to one of intense focus as he concentrates, drawing on some kind of inner energy - his mind only half-understands it, and there's a strange, euphoric blend of synaesthetic sensations as he manipulates the force. It's also physically tiring, but he'll continue it for however long it takes to break the fever, trying to picture the exact structures of Helios' inflamed body that should be targeted by the magic.

... It likely seems a tedious process for poor Helios, to whom magic is second nature.]

[ Helios wills himself not to flinch or outright break that contact. But he does feel something then. The chills and the heated temperature of his skin slowly, ever so slowly, begins to dwindle downward. He doesn't feel as congested or stuffed or even remotely has hot as before. It's nice and the sensation makes him shiver slightly.

He'll close his eyes briefly as Robert slowly works his own throat going dry and yet he remains vigilant to remain still for Robert to continue.

After what feels like several minutes Helios' green eyes open and he'll note the physical strain it's having on the other. He might pull away ever so slightly then. ] It-it feels a-a lot better. Thank you. Y-You don't have to c-continue if, if it's too much. I-I don't want you to get sick or, or anything like that.

[Robert's voice comes out in a low, monotonous murmur, and his fingers don't move from their position - though they're almost stroking, one moving in slow, absentminded circles along Helios' cheek.]

... Not a p-problem...

[And yet, his other hand is trembling slightly, as he tries to expend a little more energy to drag Helios' fever down further.

He smiles, but it's strained and a little weak.]

[ Helios notices the strain and the circling touch makes him bite back a wince and slightly move away. ] I-It is. Y-You can rest Robert. You should. You're...you're probably exhausted by now.

[ Helios will give him a concerned look before covering his mouth as he coughs. ]

I-I don't want you to tire yourself out. [ Especially helping him. Even if his fever has gone down and he is feeling slightly better now. ] Rest. Y-You can continue later if, if you need to. But I'm feeling much better now actually.

Ah, Helios... [That faraway look continues for a moment, Robert's eyes unfocused as they sweep over Helios' face.]

... I just... wish for you to f-feel... better...

[But it's true. He is tired.

So he releases the touch - oh-so-gently - and steps back to sit down.]

[ Helios' hand runs over the spot where Robert's was frowning but also looking back at the scientist appreciatively. ] I will. Y-You don't need to worry about that. You, ah, h-helped a good deal. So thank you.

[Exhaustion catches up to the scientist then, and he leans back against the wall.]

... I am... g-glad...

[Almost dreamlike, as he regains his breath and focus:] If you... need anything else, ask...

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