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[distressedude]

"Is there something I can help you with?"


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[failguardian]

[It takes her a few seconds to grasp the implications. Once she does, her eyes widen as pity rushes through her.]

There's - there has to be something we can do. [A pause as she tries to think of something, anything.] Do you think it's really that bad?

[distressedude]

...I'm sorry. I wouldn't have told you if I didn't think it was. [Why else would he have held off until now?]

Right now it's still manageable. But I need to realistic and consider what I should do if that changes. [Would he be confined to his bed? Or would a wheel chair be a potential option? And how would he make it down the stairs? It's a shame Dist's chair never showed up here...]

Once this month's experiment is over, I'll try asking around to find someone who may be able to help. After all, if replicas can exist in other worlds, there's no reason there can't be someone here who may know more about them...

[failguardian]

[Hearing about Ion's condition had driven all thoughts of the experiment out of her mind, but at his words her worries about being manipulated again immediately come crashing back. Should they really be talking now? What if talking means the Malnosso will play with them again?]

[She darts a quick glance at the door before she can tamp down her discomfort. She shouldn't be thinking like that; Ion's health is more important.]

I - [This will probably be hypocritical of her, but...] Your health is more important, Ion. I think you should ask around right now. This started pretty recently, didn't it? If it got this bad so quickly, there's no telling how much worse it can get.

[distressedude]

And it's because of my health that I want to wait until this experiment is over.

[He doesn't want to risk leaving the house. That's why he's been up here in his room all day, after all. He's not even talking to people over the journal.] If this is something caused by stress, then... the last thing I need is to put any more undue stress on my heart.

The malnosso are good at that.

[There's a distinct bitterness in those last few words. It wasn't a tone Ion used often.]

[failguardian]

[Which is why it stands out to Anise. Tentatively, she reaches out to give Ion a quick little pat on his shoulder. Months before, she would have hugged him or at least given his hand a squeeze, but not any more, especially not with the experiment going on.]

[Looking fully at Ion, she smiles reassuringly.]

Let's ask together as soon as it's over! We might be able to find someone who can help quicker if we're working together.

[distressedude]

[As much as he can't blame her for keeping her distance, that pat on his shoulder is hardly comforting coming from Anise of all people. It's honestly hard to tell if her awkwardness if just because of the experiment, or because of everything they've gone through in Luceti so far...]

[But he smiles.]

Yes, and I hope we will. Thank you, Anise.

...though speaking of my health, I should probably eat while the food is still warm.

[failguardian]

[Oops, she had almost forgot about it.]

Yeah, you need to keep your energy up! Is there anything else you want? I could make you a cup of tea.

[distressedude]

I think I have everything I need. Although... [A pause. And then he shakes his head.]

...no, nevermind. I should be all right here.

[failguardian]

[It's getting harder to ignore her hunger, so despite her misgivings, Anise says:] If you're sure! Would you be okay if I go eat dinner before coming up again?

[distressedude]

Of course, but... you wouldn't mind coming up here again?

[It may be a self-imposed isolation, but that didn't mean he enjoyed being alone in his room all day.]

[failguardian]

Of course not! I'll have to take the tray down once you're finished anyway.

[distressedude]

All right. Then I'll see you after dinner?

[failguardian]

I'll be back as soon as I can!