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Rovel’s dying

I'm sorry what?

@nianaderovelselpeshxiatrephian @matrix-lord-101ita ?

Who said that?

Xe won't die... xe won't

What's the matter with xem?

Accumulated psychic damage, it's being treated

What happened? Psychic damage? How did that occur?

Accumulated damage, Zagreus's fragment was at least partially responsible.

That thing again. It causes nothing but trouble...

It is trying its best...

I'm. I'm sorry? Are you defending the nightmare entity?

Rovel made me promise to give it a chance

Of course... Always so trusting. I suppose that makes sense.

It does genuinely seem to want to protect xir in its own way

I have a hard time believing that. You can understand why, yes?

Yes yes, you were born from the Doctor, the Doctor was the primary initial vessel of Zagreus back in their Eighth life and this version of Zagreus seems to have been one who has overtaken and consumed them entirely.

Correct?

...Yes? What is the point of stating all of this.

So you're clear about exactly how much I do know

Well.. I don't know what that has to do with my reasoning for disbelieving that Zagreus could care for Rovel, but I appreciate the clarification nonetheless.

And furthermore when I say I do believe that it does, I do not do so out of ignorance as to who and what Zagreus is

It's astonishing to me that someone as smart as you could make a mistake such as this.

Perhaps it is merely a hopeful naivety, perhaps I really have gone soft in my old age... who knows?

I hope you can see the error of your ways. That entity is incredibly dangerous. You're playing with fire.

I figured as much

Regardless, I wish Rovel a swift recovery.

Thank you, I'll let xir know you were thinking of xir

Thank you. I'll try to visit with a gift when I can.

We'd... appreciate if you let Nikla come too

Rovel and Lorell have taken a liking to him

I'll bring it along.

Thank you, and take care of yourself

Rovel’s dying

I'm sorry what?

@nianaderovelselpeshxiatrephian @matrix-lord-101ita ?

Who said that?

Xe won't die... xe won't

What's the matter with xem?

Accumulated psychic damage, it's being treated

What happened? Psychic damage? How did that occur?

Accumulated damage, Zagreus's fragment was at least partially responsible.

That thing again. It causes nothing but trouble...

It is trying its best...

I'm. I'm sorry? Are you defending the nightmare entity?

Rovel made me promise to give it a chance

Of course... Always so trusting. I suppose that makes sense.

It does genuinely seem to want to protect xir in its own way

I have a hard time believing that. You can understand why, yes?

Correct?

...Yes? What is the point of stating all of this.

So you're clear about exactly how much I do know

Well.. I don't know what that has to do with my reasoning for disbelieving that Zagreus could care for Rovel, but I appreciate the clarification nonetheless.

And furthermore when I say I do believe that it does, I do not do so out of ignorance as to who and what Zagreus is

It's astonishing to me that someone as smart as you could make a mistake such as this.

Perhaps it is merely a hopeful naivety, perhaps I really have gone soft in my old age... who knows?

I hope you can see the error of your ways. That entity is incredibly dangerous. You're playing with fire.

I figured as much

Regardless, I wish Rovel a swift recovery.

Thank you, I'll let xir know you were thinking of xir

Thank you. I'll try to visit with a gift when I can.

We'd... appreciate if you let Nikla come too

Rovel and Lorell have taken a liking to him

@yanistriterquyzhonosorkyquiana @nianaderovelselpeshxiatrephian

*Arrives at the house*

Hello? I’m here to help Rovel?

Xe's... in a nest

Oh, sure.

Would it be safe to approach xem..?

*paying no more attention once xe determines she isn’t a threat to xir bread*

Hm.

*She approaches, reaching her hand out gently, then speaks to Rovel in a soft voice*

I’m going to check your mind, we think something has gone a bit wrong. Is that alright with you?

*She doesn’t fully expect a response, but it’s best practice to at least try first*

Wrong? What’s wrong?

*She’s a bit surprised xe’s able to talk, but slips into her script easily*

We just want to check and make sure nothing’s really wrong. Do you remember meeting me? I’m Cere, the medic.

You had said your head was hurting, so I checked your mind and it looked painful. So now I’m checking again to make sure it didn’t get worse. Is that alright with you?

I don’t remember

My head does hurt…

Okay. You can look

*leans xir head into her hand*

Alright, thank you. I’m just going to look, I promise I’m not going to touch anything.

*She smiles softly, finding the gesture kind of sweet, pressing her hand gently against xir head.*

Contact.

*it’s worse than before, the swelling leaves hardly any room in xir head*

*xir thoughts are all about the bread*

*She frowns, trying not to let it show in her expression, but this is concerning. She looks around thoroughly like before, taking note of all the injuries and sore spots she can notice and paying particular attention to the areas that have changed, before dropping the contact gently and lifting her hand from xir head.*

Thank you, that’s all I need to see for now.

@yanistriterquyzhonosorkyquiana

*She turns to Yanis, worry showing more clearly on her face. She talks quietly so Rovel can’t hear, not wanting to make xem panic*

It’s definitely worse. Did something happen to prompt this? It could have just happened on its own, but it’d be important to know.

Xe tried to attack me, draw me into xir mind and...

Sorki's still there

*She looks a bit surprised, and desperately curious though she tries not to*

Sorki- that’s one of the other minds within yours, right?

*Her expression shifts to concern*

That… is not ideal. It can be dangerous to host another mind within your own, especially for a mind as delicate as Rovel’s is at the moment.

Yeah... I have regenerative dissonance

N: Sorki was... trying to help, xir mind is a mess

Yes, it’s very complex- which is why xe needs professional help. As much as I’m sure Sorki wanted to help, there is a reason I trained for more than a century to treat situations like this.

I’m not trying to be rude or unkind, but Rovel is very, very delicate right now. I’m really not sure xe can take much more damage, and it can be incredibly easy to hurt a mind without meaning to, even when you’re trying to help.

…But that’s not the main problem right now. Can you draw Sorki back into your mind, if I assist? I’d like to be there to make sure everything goes smoothly, then we can assess and see if anything else is needed to stabilise xem.

Q: We have psychic training too, although only Sorki ended up actually being good at it.

Yeah I'll draw her back in

That’s good to hear… still, I want to make sure xe stays stable until xir appointment, wherever possible.

@nianaderovelselpeshxiatrephian

*She turns back to Rovel, crouching down again to not be intimidating*

Rovel, we need to do something that’s going to help your mind. Yanis is going to do it and I’m going to watch and make sure it goes alright.

It’s really important that it happens soon, do you think you would be alright with that?

No, no no. Don’t touch my bread head

We’re not taking your bread, I promise.

And it’ll be very fast, we’re just fixing something quickly then leaving, and it’s very, very important that this gets fixed.

It could hurt you, if we don’t.

Hurt me?

No- no don’t

Lilith help!

She said it'll hurt if you don't do it

*struggles to parse that sentence*

Her leaving will hurt

Then stay

Good, good.

*She nods, moving forward slightly*

I’m just going to take a quick look, very fast, I promise. That’s okay with you?

Okay

Alright, thank you.

Contact.

*Sorki is nestled prominently in xir mind, displacing or compressing what shouldn’t be squished. Her presence seems to be easing pain in the immediately surrounding area*

*She observes how Sorki is situated, relieved that it seems to be mostly safe. She retreats, gesturing for Yanis to take Sorki back.*

@yanistriterquyzhonosorkyquiana

It should be an easy transfer, you can start now. I’ll step in if anything seems wrong.*

*She then talks to Rovel*

We’re just going to help you with something quickly, then we’ll be out of your head. Alright?

Please be gentle

*Sorki carefully extricates herself, leaving behind a calming influence as much as she can*

*the hole she leaves collapses, and Rovel falls over*

*catches xir*

*xir pupils are different sizes, and xe’s warmer than xe should be*

You're... really sick

*half conscious, unable to respond*

@mental-medic-of-gallifrey

*She focuses on Rovel’s mind, gently and precisely moving things to fill the gap.*

Rovel, can you hear me? How’s that?

*there’s some flicker of automatic response to stimulus, some recognition, but no comprehension of meaning*

*She frowns, taking a closer look to find where the issue is most likely to be coming from. There are plenty of potential sources…*

*the injuries compound and worsen each other. At a certain point, xir mind shuts down to avoid further damage*

*Finding no one main source to fix, she retreats for a moment to explain the situation.*

This is not ideal. I know the appointment is still a few days away, but I’m not sure it would be safe to wait that long. Xe’s switched xir mind off, there’s too much.

I can arrange to get my equipment here within a span. It would be best to get started as soon as possible.

Xe needs immediate healing... do what you have to

*She nods, sending a message through her communicator then returning to Rovel*

I need to put a few patches in place until we can get the proper setup to actually heal some of these wounds, try to make xem more comfortable while we wait.

Alright... *holds Rovel delicately*

*She sets her hands on xir temples again, returning to xir mind and carefully covering the most obvious and painful wounds, keeping xir mind from bleeding out or falling apart during the wait*

*After a while, she exhales, letting go*

That should be good for now.

If you still want Lady Clearan to be involved in the main process, you should probably contact her now.

@lady-clearan, it'd be good if you helped

lady-clearan

Of course. @mental-medic-of-gallifrey, just direct me where you need me.

Uhm, yes, just.. if you could just come here, I’ll have my equipment set up within a span and we can start as soon as possible. Xe’s stable for now but I’m worried it might not last.

lady-clearan

*arrives within a few microspans*

*She’s set up a makeshift medical area around Rovel and is checking and rechecking xir vitals*

Oh, Lady Clearan- Uhm, it’s nice to meet you. Rovel’s over here… xir mind is very damaged. Has Lady Lilith briefed you on the situation?

@matrix-lord-101ita

lady-clearan

Nice to meet you as well. And yes, I have been briefed.

Poor Rovel… this is not the first time something like this has happened, but this time it looks especially bad. The previous times, I’ve done my best to help xem with the equipment and training available to me before, but I’m hoping you’ll be able to find a more effective solution than I could on my own.

That’s good to know. How unfortunate. Though there seem to be several risk factors that could have contributed, unfortunately I can’t be too surprised.

*She adjusts some of the machines, checking readouts and recalibrating a few*

Yes, I can imagine it would be difficult, even with your skills- specialisation is necessary in this case.

We should be ready to start soon, I’ll let Lady Lilith know.

@matrix-lord-101ita

If you’re ready, we can start soon.

I'm ready

Rovel’s dying

I'm sorry what?

@nianaderovelselpeshxiatrephian @matrix-lord-101ita ?

Who said that?

Xe won't die... xe won't

What's the matter with xem?

Accumulated psychic damage, it's being treated

What happened? Psychic damage? How did that occur?

Accumulated damage, Zagreus's fragment was at least partially responsible.

That thing again. It causes nothing but trouble...

It is trying its best...

I'm. I'm sorry? Are you defending the nightmare entity?

Rovel made me promise to give it a chance

Of course... Always so trusting. I suppose that makes sense.

It does genuinely seem to want to protect xir in its own way

I have a hard time believing that. You can understand why, yes?

Correct?

...Yes? What is the point of stating all of this.

So you're clear about exactly how much I do know

Well.. I don't know what that has to do with my reasoning for disbelieving that Zagreus could care for Rovel, but I appreciate the clarification nonetheless.

And furthermore when I say I do believe that it does, I do not do so out of ignorance as to who and what Zagreus is

It's astonishing to me that someone as smart as you could make a mistake such as this.

Perhaps it is merely a hopeful naivety, perhaps I really have gone soft in my old age... who knows?

I hope you can see the error of your ways. That entity is incredibly dangerous. You're playing with fire.

I figured as much

Regardless, I wish Rovel a swift recovery.

Thank you, I'll let xir know you were thinking of xir

ancientforgcd

Rovel’s dying

I'm sorry what?

@nianaderovelselpeshxiatrephian @matrix-lord-101ita ?

Who said that?

Xe won't die... xe won't

What's the matter with xem?

Accumulated psychic damage, it's being treated

What happened? Psychic damage? How did that occur?

Accumulated damage, Zagreus's fragment was at least partially responsible.

That thing again. It causes nothing but trouble...

It is trying its best...

I'm. I'm sorry? Are you defending the nightmare entity?

Rovel made me promise to give it a chance

Of course... Always so trusting. I suppose that makes sense.

It does genuinely seem to want to protect xir in its own way

I have a hard time believing that. You can understand why, yes?

Correct?

...Yes? What is the point of stating all of this.

So you're clear about exactly how much I do know

Well.. I don't know what that has to do with my reasoning for disbelieving that Zagreus could care for Rovel, but I appreciate the clarification nonetheless.

And furthermore when I say I do believe that it does, I do not do so out of ignorance as to who and what Zagreus is

It's astonishing to me that someone as smart as you could make a mistake such as this.

Perhaps it is merely a hopeful naivety, perhaps I really have gone soft in my old age... who knows?

I hope you can see the error of your ways. That entity is incredibly dangerous. You're playing with fire.

I figured as much

Rovel’s dying

I'm sorry what?

@nianaderovelselpeshxiatrephian @matrix-lord-101ita ?

Who said that?

Xe won't die... xe won't

What's the matter with xem?

Accumulated psychic damage, it's being treated

What happened? Psychic damage? How did that occur?

Accumulated damage, Zagreus's fragment was at least partially responsible.

That thing again. It causes nothing but trouble...

It is trying its best...

I'm. I'm sorry? Are you defending the nightmare entity?

Rovel made me promise to give it a chance

Of course... Always so trusting. I suppose that makes sense.

It does genuinely seem to want to protect xir in its own way

I have a hard time believing that. You can understand why, yes?

Correct?

...Yes? What is the point of stating all of this.

So you're clear about exactly how much I do know

Well.. I don't know what that has to do with my reasoning for disbelieving that Zagreus could care for Rovel, but I appreciate the clarification nonetheless.

And furthermore when I say I do believe that it does, I do not do so out of ignorance as to who and what Zagreus is

It's astonishing to me that someone as smart as you could make a mistake such as this.

Perhaps it is merely a hopeful naivety, perhaps I really have gone soft in my old age... who knows?

Rovel’s dying

I'm sorry what?

@nianaderovelselpeshxiatrephian @matrix-lord-101ita ?

Who said that?

Xe won't die... xe won't

What's the matter with xem?

Accumulated psychic damage, it's being treated

What happened? Psychic damage? How did that occur?

Accumulated damage, Zagreus's fragment was at least partially responsible.

That thing again. It causes nothing but trouble...

It is trying its best...

I'm. I'm sorry? Are you defending the nightmare entity?

Rovel made me promise to give it a chance

Of course... Always so trusting. I suppose that makes sense.

It does genuinely seem to want to protect xir in its own way

I have a hard time believing that. You can understand why, yes?

Correct?

...Yes? What is the point of stating all of this.

So you're clear about exactly how much I do know

Well.. I don't know what that has to do with my reasoning for disbelieving that Zagreus could care for Rovel, but I appreciate the clarification nonetheless.

And furthermore when I say I do believe that it does, I do not do so out of ignorance as to who and what Zagreus is

Rovel’s dying

I'm sorry what?

@nianaderovelselpeshxiatrephian @matrix-lord-101ita ?

Who said that?

Xe won't die... xe won't

What's the matter with xem?

Accumulated psychic damage, it's being treated

What happened? Psychic damage? How did that occur?

Accumulated damage, Zagreus's fragment was at least partially responsible.

That thing again. It causes nothing but trouble...

It is trying its best...

I'm. I'm sorry? Are you defending the nightmare entity?

Rovel made me promise to give it a chance

Of course... Always so trusting. I suppose that makes sense.

It does genuinely seem to want to protect xir in its own way

I have a hard time believing that. You can understand why, yes?

Correct?

...Yes? What is the point of stating all of this.

So you're clear about exactly how much I do know

Rovel’s dying

I'm sorry what?

@nianaderovelselpeshxiatrephian @matrix-lord-101ita ?

Who said that?

Xe won't die... xe won't

What's the matter with xem?

Accumulated psychic damage, it's being treated

What happened? Psychic damage? How did that occur?

Accumulated damage, Zagreus's fragment was at least partially responsible.

That thing again. It causes nothing but trouble...

It is trying its best...

I'm. I'm sorry? Are you defending the nightmare entity?

Rovel made me promise to give it a chance

Of course... Always so trusting. I suppose that makes sense.

It does genuinely seem to want to protect xir in its own way

I have a hard time believing that. You can understand why, yes?

Correct?

Rovel’s dying

I'm sorry what?

@nianaderovelselpeshxiatrephian @matrix-lord-101ita ?

Who said that?

Xe won't die... xe won't

What's the matter with xem?

Accumulated psychic damage, it's being treated

What happened? Psychic damage? How did that occur?

Accumulated damage, Zagreus's fragment was at least partially responsible.

That thing again. It causes nothing but trouble...

It is trying its best...

I'm. I'm sorry? Are you defending the nightmare entity?

Rovel made me promise to give it a chance

Of course... Always so trusting. I suppose that makes sense.

It does genuinely seem to want to protect xir in its own way

Rovel’s dying

I'm sorry what?

@nianaderovelselpeshxiatrephian @matrix-lord-101ita ?

Who said that?

Xe won't die... xe won't

What's the matter with xem?

Accumulated psychic damage, it's being treated

What happened? Psychic damage? How did that occur?

Accumulated damage, Zagreus's fragment was at least partially responsible.

That thing again. It causes nothing but trouble...

It is trying its best...

I'm. I'm sorry? Are you defending the nightmare entity?