[He's fallen asleep off and on throughout the day, like this, but it's difficult to sleep deep when you're this ill and someone brushes a hand near your face. He doesn't jump or anything, though, just reaches up and grabs onto that hand.]
Do you really think so? [It's soft, even if it has that rise in tone like he wants to tease. He's too sick, he's worried, and he doesn't want this to get worse. His hand holding Mephisto's is clammy. He squeezes it lightly.]
Well, if you say that you need me for entertainment like that, then our contract states I must get well. [Jokes, to lighten the mood! See, great.] Don't waste your time worrying about a young, beautiful man like me. I'll be better in no time.
[But okay sure they can hold hands. He'll even reach over with his other and give the back of Jae-ha's hand a reassuring pat. His voice is still soft, but now lacks the distinct gentleness he was using before.]
What's there to worry about? You have me looking after you. I'm rather experienced with this sort of thing, you know.
Ah-- but do you feel lucid enough to have something to drink right now? I prepared some tea earlier that might help you sleep a bit easier.
[He opened his eyes for the hand grab, which means he totally got to see that expression. Score.]
Right. [Totally no reason to worry. He coughs, shifting to try and sit himself up, taking the cloth from his forehead with his free hand.] I should be able to drink something. I'd hate to let your tea go to waste. [Homemaker...]
And I've been having some trouble sleeping for long.
[He'll give him a little push with his powers if he needs it -- not enough to be overly noticeable, but more than enough to compensate for his own lack of strength right now.]
Ah, but you'll have to let go of my hand first. Or does it comfort you to have someone to hold onto like this? [Like a little kid tbh]
[Playful flirting always lightens the mood. But with a chuckle, he releases Mephisto's hand, relaxing as much as he can while sitting up. He feels weak and dizzy, but he's probably dehydrated. Tea will certainly help.]
[...he technically didn't have to let go, though. He's a fuckin' demon, he could easily float the pot of tea and cup in here--]
[But there's something to be said about the fact that he'd rather not, instead preferring to go to the effort of physically standing and fetching it himself. And while part of it certainly was that it was easier for him like this, no longer able to simply summon the items to his hand while they were far away, there was something else there too... though even Mephisto isn't considering the implications.]
[He comes back carrying two cups -- one for himself of course, though without the added herbal mix to help Jae-ha's headache... and one more thing. During his little excursion in the jungle, he happened upon a bit of blissroot, which he'd dried and added to some of the tea. The amount is small enough that the effects won't be overt, but it should give Jae-ha a sense of pleasant calmness.]
Here you are. I added a bit of honey to hide the bitter taste of the herbs. But they should help with any aches and pains you're feeling.
I doubt I could taste much right now, anyway, but I do appreciate it.
[He takes the tea with both hands, and even with his fever, it's a pleasant warmth to feel. Even the first small sip makes him feel a little lighter. This is perfect, make him just high enough to deal with suffering from a cold. Thanks.]
If Yoon were here, he'd be fretting at my side. He's a young, pretty boy Yona dear had convinced to travel with her. Really, he's a genius with things like this or cooking, so it's odd not having him here.
[He doesn't know why he's sharing that, but he just feels like it.]
Miss Yona certainly has a way of drawing attractive young men to her side, doesn't she? [Jae-ha. Hak. Slaine. Now Yoon? How many more are there?? He's starting to feel a little too much like the odd man out. How rude.]
[But he'll welcome conversation if Jae-ha is feeling well enough for it. Maybe he can use this as a good opportunity to learn more about the life he lived before he woke up here.]
But just what were you all traveling for? Was there some destination in mind?
[It's amazing. He hums, though, drinking a little more tea and relaxing into the way it makes him feel as if he can float. ...He could float, thanks to Mephisto, but he won't waste energy.]
As long as I was at her side, I felt as though we could go anywhere. Helping anyone in front of us and trying to restore the kingdom that was taken from her... It was something like that. I'd tell you to ask her for more details, but she doesn't remember a thing, right now.
Yes, I'd assumed that was the case when she told me she had never seen a dragon before, not long after arriving in Wyver. It seems such discrepancies aren't that uncommon.
[Himself included, apparently. But he hasn't brought that up yet.]
Do you ever plan to tell her? About who you are and what you've experienced?
It's a strange experience, hearing about a future you've never lived. Though I imagine it's a bit different when it's a future you may otherwise never see.
[Something he vaguely knows about now, thanks to Shura. But that's probably not a good topic while he's still sick, all things considered.]
[But just in case he asks, he opts for an extreme topic change--]
Ah yes, do let me know when you're feeling up to a bath. You still reek of the jungle, you know.
So you'll help me even with that? I don't have the energy to do anything fun, I hope you know.
[He's teasing, while also thanking him for the kindness. He'll do it rarely, just to not upset him, but there's no way he can say nothing. He's finished most of the tea with the next sip and holds it out for Mephisto to take (or float away) if he will.]
Maybe once I've rested a little while longer. [He's very relaxed and sleepy, all of a sudden. Good tea.]
[He only laughs at Jae-ha's teasing, reaching out to take the cup before floating it off -- not wanting to startle Jae-ha into thinking he's dropping it. He's being far kinder than he would be to most, and is still in denial about it at this point. Sure, he's aware that his behavior is odd, and that anyone from home who saw this scene might wonder if they were really looking at the same demon--]
[But that was all part of this, wasn't it? This experiment? Chasing after these strange feelings that this sliver of a human heart put into his chest, curious to see where it might lead him in the end... it was a dangerous thing, allowing his own emotions to be manipulated like this. But as long as he saw it in that light, surely no harm could come of it, right?]
[Of course, if he ever let himself voice these thoughts, even he would have to admit it's just a convenient excuse. Whatever the reason may be, being around Jae-ha put his mind as ease.]
Then by all means-- rest as long as you'd like. I still have a few errands to run, but if you need anything, you already know how to call me.
[--is what he says, but he makes no effort to stand or leave, fully intending to stay by his side until he's asleep... and probably after that as well. Just when did he decide he was going to stay and watch over him? This silly, fragile little human, felled by a simple cold... it's not as though it's anything new, to be this fond of them, despite their weaknesses. He's always loved humans, after all.]
[But... was this different? Perhaps it's simply the fact that he doesn't know that's keeping him here right now.]
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Do you really think so? [It's soft, even if it has that rise in tone like he wants to tease. He's too sick, he's worried, and he doesn't want this to get worse. His hand holding Mephisto's is clammy. He squeezes it lightly.]
Well, if you say that you need me for entertainment like that, then our contract states I must get well. [Jokes, to lighten the mood! See, great.] Don't waste your time worrying about a young, beautiful man like me. I'll be better in no time.
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What's there to worry about? You have me looking after you. I'm rather experienced with this sort of thing, you know.
Ah-- but do you feel lucid enough to have something to drink right now? I prepared some tea earlier that might help you sleep a bit easier.
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Right. [Totally no reason to worry. He coughs, shifting to try and sit himself up, taking the cloth from his forehead with his free hand.] I should be able to drink something. I'd hate to let your tea go to waste. [Homemaker...]
And I've been having some trouble sleeping for long.
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[He'll give him a little push with his powers if he needs it -- not enough to be overly noticeable, but more than enough to compensate for his own lack of strength right now.]
Ah, but you'll have to let go of my hand first. Or does it comfort you to have someone to hold onto like this? [Like a little kid tbh]
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[Playful flirting always lightens the mood. But with a chuckle, he releases Mephisto's hand, relaxing as much as he can while sitting up. He feels weak and dizzy, but he's probably dehydrated. Tea will certainly help.]
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[...he technically didn't have to let go, though. He's a fuckin' demon, he could easily float the pot of tea and cup in here--]
[But there's something to be said about the fact that he'd rather not, instead preferring to go to the effort of physically standing and fetching it himself. And while part of it certainly was that it was easier for him like this, no longer able to simply summon the items to his hand while they were far away, there was something else there too... though even Mephisto isn't considering the implications.]
[He comes back carrying two cups -- one for himself of course, though without the added herbal mix to help Jae-ha's headache... and one more thing. During his little excursion in the jungle, he happened upon a bit of blissroot, which he'd dried and added to some of the tea. The amount is small enough that the effects won't be overt, but it should give Jae-ha a sense of pleasant calmness.]
Here you are. I added a bit of honey to hide the bitter taste of the herbs. But they should help with any aches and pains you're feeling.
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[He takes the tea with both hands, and even with his fever, it's a pleasant warmth to feel. Even the first small sip makes him feel a little lighter. This is perfect, make him just high enough to deal with suffering from a cold. Thanks.]
If Yoon were here, he'd be fretting at my side. He's a young, pretty boy Yona dear had convinced to travel with her. Really, he's a genius with things like this or cooking, so it's odd not having him here.
[He doesn't know why he's sharing that, but he just feels like it.]
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[But he'll welcome conversation if Jae-ha is feeling well enough for it. Maybe he can use this as a good opportunity to learn more about the life he lived before he woke up here.]
But just what were you all traveling for? Was there some destination in mind?
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[It's amazing. He hums, though, drinking a little more tea and relaxing into the way it makes him feel as if he can float. ...He could float, thanks to Mephisto, but he won't waste energy.]
As long as I was at her side, I felt as though we could go anywhere. Helping anyone in front of us and trying to restore the kingdom that was taken from her... It was something like that. I'd tell you to ask her for more details, but she doesn't remember a thing, right now.
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[Himself included, apparently. But he hasn't brought that up yet.]
Do you ever plan to tell her? About who you are and what you've experienced?
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[It's probably best if she doesn't, though. Exact details would be too much... She knows the gist of it now.
Ah, and this tea is really getting to him now. He feels super chill, thanks.]
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[Something he vaguely knows about now, thanks to Shura. But that's probably not a good topic while he's still sick, all things considered.]
[But just in case he asks, he opts for an extreme topic change--]
Ah yes, do let me know when you're feeling up to a bath. You still reek of the jungle, you know.
so we can fade out on this and do NEW STUFF
[He's teasing, while also thanking him for the kindness. He'll do it rarely, just to not upset him, but there's no way he can say nothing. He's finished most of the tea with the next sip and holds it out for Mephisto to take (or float away) if he will.]
Maybe once I've rested a little while longer. [He's very relaxed and sleepy, all of a sudden. Good tea.]
Wraps this up with FEELINGS
[But that was all part of this, wasn't it? This experiment? Chasing after these strange feelings that this sliver of a human heart put into his chest, curious to see where it might lead him in the end... it was a dangerous thing, allowing his own emotions to be manipulated like this. But as long as he saw it in that light, surely no harm could come of it, right?]
[Of course, if he ever let himself voice these thoughts, even he would have to admit it's just a convenient excuse. Whatever the reason may be, being around Jae-ha put his mind as ease.]
Then by all means-- rest as long as you'd like. I still have a few errands to run, but if you need anything, you already know how to call me.
[--is what he says, but he makes no effort to stand or leave, fully intending to stay by his side until he's asleep... and probably after that as well. Just when did he decide he was going to stay and watch over him? This silly, fragile little human, felled by a simple cold... it's not as though it's anything new, to be this fond of them, despite their weaknesses. He's always loved humans, after all.]
[But... was this different? Perhaps it's simply the fact that he doesn't know that's keeping him here right now.]