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ϡ - Chapter TwentyFive; the price of battle [voice/action]

Jun 19, 2011 14:44

[ It’s almost surreal, really, how at one moment the person you cared deeply about is there next to you alive and well and the next moment not. If he had only been a little bit faster a little bit more conscious of where Giles was during all that chaos...none of this would have happened. Instead he’s sitting in his room and has been for the past ( Read more... )

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[ action ] refinedmaestro June 19 2011, 19:36:24 UTC

[Frederic knew of what happened already and so went to find his friend, sure enough he eventually found him and walked up to the other.]

Helios, it's me.

[ action ] folkloristic June 19 2011, 20:11:14 UTC

[ He doesn't look because he knows the voice and who it belongs to. ]

S-Sorry. I just, had to leave to clear my head for a little. I-I should have left a note.

[ action ] refinedmaestro June 19 2011, 20:25:02 UTC

[He stands next to his friend and a frowns crosses his face.]

It's all right, I know why you left. It's because of what happened, isn't it?

[ action ] folkloristic June 19 2011, 20:44:16 UTC

Would it be anything else? [ Just a sad mirthless laugh. ]

If I was just...a little bit faster, he wouldn't have...none of this should have happened. [ But Robert and everything afterwards. He was actually angry at the other about it. ]

[ action ] refinedmaestro June 20 2011, 02:17:52 UTC

We both tried our hardest to save him, it just...wasn't enough. [He sighs though, then positions himself in the same way Helios is.] But...there is something I need to talk to you about.

[ action ] folkloristic June 20 2011, 02:40:08 UTC

It wasn't. Gods I wish is was. [ Having to go through dying again. ] He didn't deserve this. [ Helios will blink looking finally at Frederic. ]

What?

[ action ] refinedmaestro June 20 2011, 02:47:32 UTC

I do not wish to spring this upon you so recently friend, but I need to say something. [He looks down and rather sad.] I have been having nightmares of Polka and the others, seeing them die over and over again. I know you've heard me screaming in the middle of night, haven't you? I'm also having nightmares of me...being sent to an insane asylum on the charges of me being mad.

[ action ] folkloristic June 20 2011, 03:43:05 UTC

[ Helios' eyes return to the water. Frederic is right, he has been. ] I'm sorry. I haven't been any better, I'm afraid. [ He'll look at his hands. ]

Is it...because of what's happened? It's been...a few trying weeks for you I'd imagine. F-first me...and now, now Giles.

[ action ] refinedmaestro June 20 2011, 04:04:51 UTC

[He only nods slowly and turns away.] I'm so sorry my friend, I thought I could be stronger than this especially after what has happened between you and Giles. I even thought I made peace with everything in my world, including what happened with Polka and the others. But instead, I tried giving Polka's flowers away then end up confessing to Donatello about what I had, but he did not understand at all. [He looks a bit upset.] Maybe I am slowly going mad in my own right and need to be put into an asylum.

[ action ] folkloristic June 20 2011, 19:11:02 UTC

It's hard. Being strong. I-I thought I was, tried to be. [ Helios might absentmindedly wipe at his eyes. He doesn't care if Frederic sees him cry, not right now and probably not ever. ]

You're not going mad Frederic. These past two weeks...they've been hard on everyone. You-you should take to Paprika about this. I just...I don't know what to do right now. [ He hates that he can't even compose himself enough to think clearly right now. He hates how he can't help his best friends when they needed it. ]

[ action ] refinedmaestro June 20 2011, 19:46:31 UTC

[He reaches and puts his hand on Helios' shoulder, very gently as possible.]

My problems can wait, it's you who needs the help. [He says that with a gentle smile on his face.] Please talk to Paprika about how you're feeling, it would ease my worries if you did.

[ action ] folkloristic June 20 2011, 20:49:43 UTC

[ Helios hunches his shoulders still despite Frederic's best efforts to not cause such a reaction. He only nods silently. ]

You don't have to, to worry. I-I will if it'll make you feel better. [ He doesn't know when he will, but he will eventually. ]

[ action ] refinedmaestro June 20 2011, 20:55:42 UTC

[Frederic doesn't let go of his friend's shoulder and frowns as he continues to try comforting him.]

And I do not mean to worry you by my actions, I will be strong for both of us if it means you do not worry.

[ action ] folkloristic June 20 2011, 22:09:51 UTC

I don't want you to carry all this on your own. [ Helios might smile but it's fleeting and short lived. ]

I always worry, you should know that by now.

[ action ] refinedmaestro June 21 2011, 01:36:38 UTC

I know you don't, but I shouldn't have to burden you with my troubles either. [Frederic tries to keep being positive.] And this is something I do know, but we need to be strong.

[ action ] folkloristic June 21 2011, 03:22:30 UTC

I know. I know we do. For this week and for when Giles gets back. [ They can do it. ] It might be hard but we...we can do it.

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