January 02 | Text

[phoenix_temple]

Okay so. Question. For everyone.

I'm kind of freaking out a little bit? Because the other day I really and actually kind of saved my least favorite person in school when she kind of got cut because she sent me on a stupid dare (don't do a stupid dare when you know it's in a bad area. That's common sense, but she is really annoying tbf). But it was with some stupid spell like in old action shows where you had to yell out your attacks and this is decidedly not normal.

I mean it's not violent, so it's okay right? I can help people with it and it's useful right? Except I don't know what the hell I'm going to do with a spell that can make someone unstabbed.

And I am really freaking out because I do not understand what the fuck wind has to do with making people unstabbed.

Healing. The word is healing except that sound so stupid like something from some kind of fantasy movie or comic or game or something omg. But like. What if my mom finds out???

I feel obligated to do something good with it but I don't know what or how I mean come on I'm only 17 and this is a lot of responsibility and I haven't slept in like two days because what if I wake up with wings or gills or I torch my room in my sleep or something.

Comments

[espigeonage]

It sounds like you're pretty shaken up. Anais, when was the last time you ate? Also if it helps I don't think you'll get any changes unless there's been a pulse but you don't know what it's brought you.

You've pulsed up... magic healing wind powers?

[phoenix_temple]

Ate? I can't eat I feel like I'm going to be sick--I almost watched somebody die!! I almost died!!!

Kind of like that I guess? idk.

[espigeonage]

Take a little soup broth or something bland like crackers. If you don't eat or sleep you'll just feel worse and worse.

I know something about what happened. It sounds like you're having a harder time than I thought. Do you want to talk to someone about it? I mean like face to face?

[phoenix_temple]

I have school soon. I'm really hoping I just drop from exhaustion.

I'm too much of a wreck to talk to anybody. I already made up an excuse to try and get Anthony to leave me alone.

The blond Anthony. The contagious one.

[espigeonage]

You could tell people you're sick? After a while without food or sleep that's pretty convincing.

And I can talk to wrecks, when they're my friends. Or well, have them talk to me.

[phoenix_temple]

I think that's what my mom thinks already but I can't have her worrying too much or she'll take me to the doctor and god knows what they'll find.

I don't think I'd say anything that makes remotely any sense.

[espigeonage]

I could tell you if there's something inhuman a doctor could find in a normal examination. My eyes are very strong.

Nonsense is okay.

[phoenix_temple]

I don't think anything like that changed, but what if like my heart is beating weird or I only have one kidney...

[espigeonage]

If there's anything strange about your pulse, I can find it. Kidneys won't show in a normal exam. Let me help you, Anais.

[phoenix_temple]

[She doesn't feel entirely right about this, especially after turning Anthony down after he was very clearly worried, but then again, Anthony wasn't allowed out, either.]

Are you sure you can get out in the weather?

[espigeonage]

I can, easily. It's warmer than it was.

[phoenix_temple]

Where should I meet you?

[espigeonage]

Where are you now? I have a motorcycle, I can get there.

[phoenix_temple]

You shouldn't come here. Mom would think it's weird.

Uh. There's a cafe a few doors down, though. It's normally kind of busy but idk if that would work.

[espigeonage]

Sure, that would work. What's the address?

[phoenix_temple]

[Address]

When should I meet you?

[espigeonage]

That's not too far. I could be there in ten minutes.

[phoenix_temple]

I'll be there soon...

[espigeonage]

^_^ b

[Julien gets his motorcycle parked and walks through the snow, messenger bag under his arm, winter clothing all in shades of black and brown and gray except for the white and gray scarf Ravi knitted for him.]

[phoenix_temple]

[Anais is actually very surprised to see him actually show up in the snow. She's bundled up herself, except everything she owns is p much white or green so she's pretty conspicuous standing outside.]

Isn't it cold for a motorcycle?

[espigeonage]

[He smiles and holds his hands out, palm up. He's gloved, but if touched heat can still be felt exuding out from them. In general while he's got layers on, he doesn't quite seem as heavily dressed as he should be.]

A little, but I run hot. Suil, by the way. [what why did he just greet her in Elvish] - I mean, hello.

[phoenix_temple]

[She assumes it another language, but she has no freaking clue what it is. She looks toward the door.]

It's warmer inside. Even if you run hot it might be better.

[espigeonage]

Hah. Sure, sure.

[More for her sake than his he turns and enters the cafe. He's been in here before, but not for a while. People are about, but not so many that there aren't places to sit.]

I brought soup. [Julien taps his messenger bag.] Won't you have a little with me?

[phoenix_temple]

[She ducks her head when he asks that, just to avoid meeting his eyes. She still feels like her insides are tumbling all over.]

I'll be okay. Thank you.

[espigeonage]

Suit yourself. Just say the word if you want a taste.

[Delicately he takes out a thermos, unscrews the cap, and pours a little broth out. It's thin stuff and has rice in it, the kind of soup you give to invalids. The smell is nice. Julien blows on it and takes a sip, regarding her with his odd bright eyes.]

You do look unwell. But your heartbeat seems normal, and I don't see anything that would stand out as strange. Stress. Lack of sleep. They're pretty common afflictions.