But ah. Yes. That's... all of their meals. Not that he's tired of them, he likes them, they're good and they have never once contained carrots. But he'd just assumed Clive had been collecting them from someone else and making sure to remove the carrots beforehand... ]
Oh.
[ The look on his face shows that he is very, very touched. His brother has been cooking for him this whole time... ]
[ That gets him to laugh and he pats their heads - both of them - gently as he gets to his feet. And laundry will be collected as he makes his way out of the room, so he can get that started too. ]
[ The question and the head pat both serve to break Joshua from his semi-awestruck, semi-embarrassed fluster, and he shakes his head, turning to watch his brother go. Clive really is too good to him...
Until he speaks as he's leaving, which makes Joshua's head tilt with a mildly confused smile. Of course they'll behave, he doubts either of them has the energy or the need to use magic or... whatever Will's abilities might be considered. ]
Thank you, Clive. We will.
[ And once Clive has left, he turns back to Will.]
Well. Do you need me on the bed to do an examination?
[ Well, that's good to know. Chilly as it is on the floor, now that he's not distracted by discussion and Clive is not here to contribute more body warmth, he doesn't feel like he can get up without feeling lightheaded anyway. More rest is certainly needed. ]
All right. Please do so at your leisure, then.
[ He will even lean back to give Will full access to his torso. He suspects he knows what his friend will find, but... ]
[ He takes a breath. This is his new normal. He'll learn to live around it, as he has with his lungs. ]
I panicked, and I put everything I had into my healing to help save Clive. It is no surprise that it has spread as it has, after that and after fighting against that thing in the temple.
Yeah no, that's... not how it's supposed to go. Clive's aether and curse is... different from yours. If I'm right I think just a little cursebreaking and a lot of aether should do the same.
[ He nods. There's an actual chance at surviving the Curse now. It's... such a relief, honestly. There had been no hope before, but now there is at least a glimmer. ]
Thank you, Will. I know we have said it a lot today but... I truly mean it. You have given us a priceless gift.
[ He grabs on to Will's hands with his own, gripping his wrists for extra support. Getting to his feet takes little effort - tall as he is, he weighs next to nothing - but it's the potential for dizziness that he's more worried about anyway. And it sure does hit as he gets upright, to the point he has to close his eyes and breathe for a couple of seconds. ]
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But ah. Yes. That's... all of their meals. Not that he's tired of them, he likes them, they're good and they have never once contained carrots. But he'd just assumed Clive had been collecting them from someone else and making sure to remove the carrots beforehand... ]
Oh.
[ The look on his face shows that he is very, very touched. His brother has been cooking for him this whole time... ]
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[He's Worried too, even if he can't do shit about it right now.]
You fine lettin' me poke around while your brother manifests food from nothin'?
[Just a little teasing]
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Behave, both of you.
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[ The question and the head pat both serve to break Joshua from his semi-awestruck, semi-embarrassed fluster, and he shakes his head, turning to watch his brother go. Clive really is too good to him...
Until he speaks as he's leaving, which makes Joshua's head tilt with a mildly confused smile. Of course they'll behave, he doubts either of them has the energy or the need to use magic or... whatever Will's abilities might be considered. ]
Thank you, Clive. We will.
[ And once Clive has left, he turns back to Will.]
Well. Do you need me on the bed to do an examination?
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[He huffs, tail twitching. With a sigh he turns to Joshua]
Nah, this shouldn' need to be as in-depth as last time. I just wanna see where the rocks are.
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All right. Please do so at your leisure, then.
[ He will even lean back to give Will full access to his torso. He suspects he knows what his friend will find, but... ]
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His ears slowly pin back and his brow furrows]
Shit.
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It... has spread, hasn't it.
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Into your belly. Not far, but it's there. Probably what set off the vomitin'.
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That's what I thought. It's no wonder my stomach is tender...
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[Will shivers a bit, horrified by the imagery his mind is happy to provide. He's seen what curses and illnesses can do to the body]
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[ He takes a breath. This is his new normal. He'll learn to live around it, as he has with his lungs. ]
I panicked, and I put everything I had into my healing to help save Clive. It is no surprise that it has spread as it has, after that and after fighting against that thing in the temple.
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But as crazy as all that was... it's proof of concept. We can beat back the spread. If it worked on Clive it should work on you.
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Will it require healing? You were rather quick, I know, but I assume the usual process would not be so... violent?
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[ He nods. There's an actual chance at surviving the Curse now. It's... such a relief, honestly. There had been no hope before, but now there is at least a glimmer. ]
Thank you, Will. I know we have said it a lot today but... I truly mean it. You have given us a priceless gift.
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[His ears flick, exposing his embarrassment]
Once we're all recovered we can try it.
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[ But he won't embarrass their friend further. There's been enough thanking for today. ]
Do you think you could help me to my feet? I'd like to get my balance, but I fear I'm still a bit lightheaded.
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[he stands and offers his hands for Joshua to grab]
No need to sit on the floor at this point.
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[ He grabs on to Will's hands with his own, gripping his wrists for extra support. Getting to his feet takes little effort - tall as he is, he weighs next to nothing - but it's the potential for dizziness that he's more worried about anyway. And it sure does hit as he gets upright, to the point he has to close his eyes and breathe for a couple of seconds. ]
By the Founder, I hope that passes.
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[ Likely dehydrated. Definitely in need of food. What happened took a lot out of them all, and boy, is he feeling it. ]
How... long were we out? What time is it?
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[he peeks out the window and, oh boy it sure is dark]
Dunno if late or crazy early.
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I wouldn't hesitate to wager that we've slept half the day away at the very least.
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