The Twenty Second Trial

[hot_mess_express]

Who: You
When: Day 49, Morning
Where:

The entrance today is a huge, ornate stone archway. A gossamer veil glittering like starlight upon water hangs inside it, fluttering as if caught in a gentle breeze. It's impossible to say what might lie beyond; even if you walk around the other side — and it's perfectly possible to do so — you just see the same thing.

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[malignstar]

[ He's mostly managed to curl onto his side and cover his face with his good hand. ]

[bluediligence]

[ Gingerly touches his shoulder with her fingertips ]

I … hold on, I can try to —

[ She concentrates as best she can, and casts a Heal spell on him through her pendant. It's not the most powerful in the world, capable only of healing minor injuries and slowing bleeding, but she figures it's better than nothing. ]

[malignstar]

[ He practically cringes away from her touch, bringing his shoulders in tight. But as the pain from both his body and his revival starts to recede, the fierce tension in his frame gradually dissipates. That said, he still keeps his face turned from hers. ]

... thank you.

[bluediligence]

Sorry! Sorry ... [ She quickly snatches her hand back. ]

Do you want another one?

[malignstar]

Another one?

[bluediligence]

Spell. I can try it again if the first didn't help much.

[malignstar]

It is not necessary. The first will suffice and is already more than I deserve.

[bluediligence]

[ He's acting weird ... but that's less important than how hurt he is. She pushes it aside for now. ]

It's not about whether or not you "deserve" it. If you're hurt, I want to help. Please let me.

[malignstar]

[ He stares harder at her, expression softening now, in a melancholic way wholly different from anything Felix ever shows ]

You remind me of someone I once knew...

[bluediligence]

Ah ...

[ She smiles a little, uncertain and still very much concerned. ]

... Does that mean you'll let me help?

[malignstar]

If it will make you happy, I will not interfere.

[bluediligence]

It might help me sleep tonight, at least ... [ She's joking, kind of, sort of, weakly. ]

[ But she doesn't waste any time in casting another healing spell on him. ]

[malignstar]

[ He cradles his injured hand toward him, but the pain in the injury has mostly subsided. ]

You are very considerate.