[ 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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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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[ Hmm. Clive took his clothes. To be fair, they were likely blood-soaked, if his memory is right... ]
How angry do you suppose Clive might be if I went back to our room to find a shirt?
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[He looks at how wobbly Joshua is though]
Might be better if I do it. Or you borrow one of mine. Might be kinda short but our shoulders ain' that far off.
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You would lend me one? That is very kind of you, thank you.
[ He is a scrawny bean pole. Surely a lack in length is the worst of the risk there. ]
Your least favorite or most worn-out is just fine. I don't need much.
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[he heads to his dresser to paw around for something, tossing him a simple cotton front laced travel blouse. Pretty much what he wears most days.]
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