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Post by Robot on Feb 25, 2021 1:53:17 GMT
"That not-mating thing you do?". Patience squinted up at the Probopass, who's brow slowly lifted to reveal a pair of very stark eyes. The mini-noses moved in a shrugging motion. "Are two girls allowed to do that? She seems okay I guess. I don't really know how to people at all so that is a thing. What do you think of her as my big brother? Family opinions are supposed to be super important."
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 25, 2021 1:58:00 GMT
"No idea. I don't see why it wouldn't be allowed. As long as you aren't wanting eggs eventually, I guess," Thel says, shrugging. "But, humans definitely find connections in more than that. I don't imagine why she'd suggest it if it wasn't allowed, though."
"And... she's okay," he says, laughing. "I've only really known her for... two days at this point. But she's always willing to help out, and doesn't seem to look down on people or anything. So... that's good. I don't know. You could just hang out around her sometime, and just chat and get to know each other. I don't really know how to people either!"
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Post by Robot on Feb 25, 2021 2:03:14 GMT
"I get paralyzed and don't know what to say around strangers. Maybe I will try to spend some time with her tomorrow while you are in your meeting. I don't like the gym floor as much as I did the cave.". She admits. "I will miss it down there, it was nice and cool, and reminded me of a dream I had a long, long time ago, about a rock that shed light."
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 25, 2021 2:07:58 GMT
"You don't need to do it if it stresses you out," Thel reassures her. "But I'm sure she'll understand if you have to step away. She seemed to get flustered about it, too, anyways."
"Yeah, it's definitely different up here... I think I like it down there, too. This is... much more of a blend of natural and not. I don't know if I like it."
"If I find a rock that sheds light, though, I'll pick it up for you," he promises.
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Post by Robot on Feb 25, 2021 2:20:37 GMT
"Oh don't do that, it had lightning in it, that would be very bad for you.". Patience tittered. "...Did you change your bandages at all today?". The girl asks, though from her expression and the fur, feathers, cooking this and that's, and more it was clear he hadn't.
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 25, 2021 2:26:20 GMT
"Oh... okay, well... I'll let you know if I see one like that, then," he says, laughing.
"...no, was I supposed to?" he asks. He really doesn't know anything about medicine besides, like... stopping bleeding and using potions and stuff.
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Post by Robot on Feb 25, 2021 2:30:28 GMT
"They get dirty from your body releasing stuff into them and stuff getting on them, and need to be changed yes. We also have to put more liquid on it. Joy called it... Peroxide? It cleans stuff. I had her tell me about what she was doing while she worked on my back. It helped keep me calm.". The small girl explained. "We should go to the washroom... I stowed my things there."
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 25, 2021 2:32:55 GMT
"Oh, okay… that makes sense," Thel says, nodding. "There's still... a lot of stuff I have no idea about. But I trust Joy's knowledge, and I trust your memory." He smiles. "In some ways, you're even farther along than I am."
"And, sure, let's go."
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Post by Robot on Feb 26, 2021 23:09:29 GMT
Patience slowly removed Thel's bandages, revealing velvety forest green skin, with delicate fingers arranged in a sort of mitt-like paw. Patience doesn't react as she unwraps the other, revealing the same. The marrs and marks from the night before remain. The smaller girl starts unscrewing the cap from a brown bottle.
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 26, 2021 23:13:51 GMT
"...Patience," he asks, gingerly, eyes widening. "Do you see anything... weird about my arms?" Is this a dream? Is he seeing things? Or... is something happening?
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Post by Robot on Feb 26, 2021 23:21:31 GMT
"Not other then impressive amount of damage human fingernails can inflict.". Patience moved him nearer the sink so his arms were over it. In the mirror was a tall, lithe, effeminate figure with pearlescent white skin, feathery ears under a head of green hair, and what looked to be a dress of white with a green top. A large, red shard of stone jut from the reflection's chest. The eyes were a striking luminous blue, with a steel gray iris that seemed to penetrate.
"This does sting a little, so you are warned."
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 26, 2021 23:27:21 GMT
"I see... something else..." Thel murmurs. "I don't know why..." He shakes his head. "I don't know if this is a dream, or if my dreams are leaking..."
Taking a deep breath, he grits himself. "...okay. I'm ready, I think. I... know pain. I'm sure this isn't so bad."
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Post by Robot on Feb 27, 2021 0:07:01 GMT
"It's going to bubble and foam. It actually looks kinda neat.". The water-looking medicine splashed over Thel's forearms, bubbling and fizzing. The discomfort was more mild then he might have expected, certainly not worthy of gritted teeth. When Patience's eyes rose to his again, they were luminous blue with steel gray irises. The way she had a tendency to stare without blinking made the shift all the more eerie.
"There, all clean. Now we have to dab it dry, it is very important we don't rub,that will do more damage.". She declared proudly, clearly enjoying being of some help.
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 27, 2021 0:11:44 GMT
"Oh, that… it wasn't too bad," Thel says. "Thank you, though. I wouldn't have known to do this myself." He gives her a smile, though he's definitely troubled by the shift. This isn't right. He doesn't understand what's happening. But... it seems to be just him. There's definitely more than a mote of panic bubbling up, though.
"It really does mean a lot for you to be here with me. So... thank you. Just for being you, and helping out, and everything. Things wouldn't be the same without you."
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Post by Robot on Feb 27, 2021 0:18:13 GMT
"Oh we know Thel.". Patience smiled, closing her eyes for a moment and leaning against him. The light dabs of the towel were gentle, and the fabric was soft. As she began discussing bandaging techniques, one of the heavy bricks in the corner near the toilet began to shimmy and rattle. It spun in place, another eye. Perfectly round, luminous blue, and perpetually staring.
It didn't look at Thel, not particularly. It watched, though.
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 27, 2021 0:24:24 GMT
Thel jumps a little at the rattling, and stares at the brick. That... that doesn't seem very good. But it doesn't seemed concerned with him. So, with difficulty, he wrenches his attention back to Patience. Learning about bandages seems fairly important. At the very least, so worst came to worst, he knew how to properly treat himself. Though, doing each arm one-handed seems like it'd be hard.
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Post by Robot on Feb 27, 2021 0:32:38 GMT
"So for shallow injuries, a layer of gauze held down with light pressure using a compression bandage, like this.". During the layering, and slow winding, three more watchers had attended the small room. One directly overhead, one at chest height, and one among Thel's wounds, wrapped with the rest. It stares no more, neath balms and bandages.
"Are you still seeing things?". Patience inquired with some concern. "You can talk to us about it if you need."
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 27, 2021 0:40:40 GMT
"I... very much am, yes," Thel says, being more and more unsettled. The one on his wounds was the worst, an eye that wasn't supposed to be there on a limb that was wrong... There's definitely a tinge of panic in his voice.
"There are... eyes around, in things. Watching. Where they aren't supposed to be. There's just... more and more of them. All over." He inhales and exhales, eyes closed momentarily. "I don't look myself. Though the wounds are still there. I don't understand what's happening. …is it because I'm too tired? I should... probably sleep soon."
"And... 'us'? I don't think there's anyone else that I could really talk to. Not who'd be able to respond, at least. And... well, nobody like Jasmine knows what's going on..."
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Post by Robot on Feb 27, 2021 0:54:22 GMT
Patience gives his shoulder a little squeeze. "We're sorry you are going through that, but it's all in your head. You do look a little glassy-eyed, so rest would do you some good."
The main room of the gym only compounds the issue on return. Every pair of eyes in the room, that luminescent blue, stark round and unblinking. Several dozen eyes over the much larger room, indiscriminately along surfaces but always appearing on a steel colored cube, about a foot across.
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Post by DataNinja on Feb 27, 2021 1:01:24 GMT
Everything just screams 'wrong' in subtle ways. Inhale. Exhale. It will be fine. He's just... out of it. "Thank you for everything today..." he says, as he starts to settle into the nest of blankets. Too many eyes... but it's better than nothing. "I'll talk to you tomorrow. I'll make sure to wake you up before I head out so you can have some food, if you're wanting."
Everything settled, he tightly winds the blankets around himself, trying to calm himself and just let the exhaustion he feels wash over him...
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