distressedude | Appointments Post

[It takes a few seconds for Ion's mind to catch up with what's going on, but once it does, his expression quickly turns from one of confusion to one of concern. If Kohan was here now and this wasn't just a dream, then that meant he was back from the Malnosso -- and this must be where they dumped him. It was better than the forest, certainly, but still...]

Hold on. Try not to move too much. You're hurt...

[He's saying it more for himself than for Kohan's sake -- there so many bruises and cuts... healing was a job better left to Tear or Natalia, but it would be painful for him to get dressed like this.]

[Without another word, he rests up on his knees and holds his hands out over Kohan, closing his eyes as he starts casting a healing arte. It probably won't be strong enough to heal any of the older wounds, but hopefully it can help take at least some of the pain away.]

[ The cool, slightly-itchy sensation as the healing arte does its work is the first thing that makes Kohan back up and realize that something's different. His eyes open and this time he slowly looks around, still too exhausted to understand what he's seeing, but at least seeing it this time. A few seconds later he mumbles, sounding half delirious as he does, ]

... Ion...?

I'm here.

[He keeps his voice low and even, trying to keep focused on the arte. Thankfully, even without his usual training with Cliff he's still strong enough to cast an arte without any ill-effects on himself -- which means he can keep the arte going for longer.]

[Though it does take a bit more concentration than usual, as he tries not to think about how Kohan got all these wounds. It helps that his eyes are closed.]

You're back in Luceti now. If you can tell me where it hurts the most, I'll try and focus there. But don't push yourself.

[ He hears what Ion's saying, though his mind is lagging enough that it takes a few seconds to process it. It leaves a long pause in the conversation, made longer as Kohan tries to figure out if there's anywhere that hurts more than everywhere else.

He doesn't immediately feel any place like that. ]

Just... what you're doing now. That's fine.

[Ion hardly notices the pause, still focused on healing Kohan. When Kohan does speak up, his only response is to nod.]

[The arte continues for a few more minutes before fading away. As much as he wishes he could just continue and heal Kohan until no injuries remained, he knew it wouldn't be good to tired himself out now. He might need to help Kohan walk to the clinic, or back home if he'd rather rest there.]

...I'm sorry. A more experience healer should be able to do more, but... how do you feel now? Do you think you could dress yourself if I brought you something to wear?

[...and does he even realize he's not wearing anything, for that matter?]

[ ... No. No he doesn't.

Kohan stares down at himself for a moment, registering for the first time that he's not clothed. ]

Oh... sorry.

[ Which doesn't answer Ion's question, but Kohan was distracted by the observation and forgot what he was actually responding to by the time he did. ]

[Kohan may not have answered the question, but his non-answer certainly told him enough. He slips off the side of the bed and reaches over to pull his blankets up over Kohan, laying them down gently to avoid rubbing against any wounds. Then, kneeling down by the bed, he brushes the hair from Kohan's face.]

That's fine. Will you be all right here by yourself for a few minutes? I'm going to go see if I can find the first aid kit.

[And maybe find something to help with the pain, too. But given Kohan's only just returned and seems a little out of it, he might just prefer to have company.]

... No idea. Probably won't get any worse. Might sleep more...

[ Because he has been through what would pass for a good hell if he hadn't gone out on the draft and is still pretty tired.

Though he'll probably be awake given a few more minutes. And coherent, which is probably going to be the more exciting part. ]

[The possibility of Kohan getting worse only makes Ion frown -- in truth, he was more worried about Kohan falling asleep and then waking up alone and being too disorientated to know where he is.]

I think sleep would be good for you right now. [He takes a moment to press the back of his hand against Kohan's forehead, checking for a fever, before pulling back and standing.] I'll be back in a little while, all right? Please, try to get some rest.

[And unless Kohan has anything to say that might convince Ion to stay, he's gonna go in search of first aid things, and maybe some water and light snacks in case Kohan ~~or Ion because he did just wake up and all~~ gets hungry later.]

[ Luckily there is no fever!

But with that promise, Kohan is just going to be out again, only stirring around twenty minutes later. ]

Mmh...?

[Ion had just been sitting on a chair beside the bed, quietly trying to read while Kohan slept. There were some first aid things laid on his desk, but he figured it would have only been counterproductive to wake Kohan up sooner than his body let him.]

[When he stirs, Ion looks up and sets the book aside.] Kohan? How are you feeling?

... Better, I think. Than before. Awake.

[ He still doesn't really want to move, but he sits up slowly. Which was probably a bit of a mistake, given the way that the room spins around him, and he presses a hand to his head as if to steady himself. ]

What... day is it?

[Yeah, he really shouldn't be trying to sit up just yet. And just the attempt startles Ion out of his seat, shifting closer in case Kohan needs extra support. Though for Kohan's sake, he's trying not to look as worried as he feels.]

It's September 20th. You were gone for a while... you shouldn't try moving around too much yet.

It doesn't really hurt.

[ He's just exhausted and probably not the best nourished right now, but his body is at least feeling better than before. ]

I should tell Ven--

[ But that's as far as he gets before the room spins again and he puts a hand down to steady himself, misses, and falls back to the bed. ]

... Oops.

[ Said mostly to keep Ion from worrying that he just passed out. ]

[kjsdk Kohan stahp.]

[Ion is going to just pull the blanket up and tuck him in a little bit. That wasn't just a suggestion anymore, okay. He'll just prop up some pillows for him if he wants to sit up.]

I'll send word to Ven that you've returned. I'm sure he'll be glad to hear you're all right. [~~Except he won't get that message because he's been missing in the village since that last shift stranded him at the beach but shhh details.~~]

Are you hungry at all? I don't know how much of an appetite you might have, but you should try to eat something light at least.

No, I'm--

[ but Kohan is abruptly interrupted by his stomach going FOOD? EATING MEANS FOOD. WILL THERE BE FOOD SOON? more that loudly enough for Ion to hear. ]

... Er, guess I am kind of hungry, actually.

[D'aww, Kohan. Ion nods and stands, going over to his desk to fetch a wrapped up sandwich (likely Kohan's favorite since Ion would know that) with some veggies on the side.]

I wasn't sure what you would be in the mood for, but there's some soup as well. Ah, and don't worry, I didn't make any of it myself. [He's not about to poison his boyfriendo okay.]

Do you want to try sitting up again? I can get some extra pillows for you to lean against... and perhaps a shirt, if you're cold.

[ ... right. he's still naked, isn't he. ]

Soup sounds... like a good idea right now. I should probably sit up for that...

[ He tries propping himself up even slower this time, and at least the room doesn't start spinning right away. ]

[Ion will help him this time, grabbing a few extra pillows from the other side of the bed to help prop him up. Once he seems comfortable, he goes to grab a tall thermos sitting on the desk, screwing off the cap and pouring some into the lid as a cup.]

Here. I kept it in here to keep it warm, but I think it might be easier to drink it this way. It might be a little hot, so be careful.

[...unless Kohan's so weak that he needs Ion to feed him too. Which he'd do of course, but if it's that bad, he's calling a doctor in here.]

[ No, he can do that. He's trembling a little so there might be some drops of soup spilled, but it's hardly more than a couple.

Kohan takes a tentative sip, and finding it not too hot for his liking, follows it with a larger one. He takes another sip, then finally pauses just long enough to say, ]

It's good.

[ before taking another sip and finishing what was in the cap.

Food is really nice right now okay. ]

That's... much better than what they'd been feeding me.

[ Which, coming from mister tastebuds-are-still-a-little-wonky, is saying something. ]

[Yeah, it really is. And it prompts Ion to take the cup and refill it with some more soup before handing it back to him.]

Well, there's plenty more where that came from if you're still hungry after this. And if there's anything else you need, just let me know.

[He's missed Kohan a lot these past few weeks, so he hardly minds waiting on him while he's still feeling lousy.]

Maybe in a bit.

[ In the meantime he is going to have more soup. Sorry Ion, he will be affectionate boyfriend when he is done taking care of basic needs.

He finishes another cap full, and hands it back, just barely holding down a burp as he does so. ]

... 'scuse me.

[And for Ion's part, he's just going to try and stifle a laugh -- probably the closest thing to a real smile since Kohan got back. Really, he's just happy to see that Kohan has an appetite at all right now.]

It's all right. [And he's just gonna pour him another cupful, yep.] You haven't missed too much around the village, at least. Aside from another memory shift, it's been rather uneventful here.

[And considering it's Kohan, it might bring some relief to know at last he missed out on that. Because memory shifts when you had memory problems were no fun.]

[ Siiip. ]

... What sort of memory shift?

[ He's hesitantly curious, but quite relieved to have missed it. ]

It was very similar to the one during the invasion, but it was just one of the usual shifts by the Malnosso. I was actually one of few lucky enough to be unaffected... though it was a rather strange being on the outside looking in. At the time, we were afraid it actually was another invasion, and spent the week looking for clues.

[It was such a relief as well, knowing that it was only the Malnosso and not another threat from the cultists.]

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