Nice to meet you

Takes place in an AU where fusions become their own person after their components fuse for the first time. Takes place about a month after change your mind. AU where, for some odd reason, sunstone barely inherited of steven's or garnet's confidence, so she's soft and shy.

[shy-sunshine-au]

Muse info:

Name: sunstone

Nickname: strawberry 

Age: 14

Gender: non-binary (they/them she/her)

Sexuality: pansexual

Height: 7 feet 5 inches

Residents: a two story house. The outside is light pink with a mossy-green roof.

Friends: crow @corvid-steven​

Notes:

-had cannon sunstones look when she first formed. She decided to try a new look one day and settled on this one. Yes, she gave herself freckles.

-she naturally has two eyes. Both are light purple 

-isn’t super outgoing or loud.  -talks with her inside voice, even when outside 

-is super respectful to others

-will get quiet if she gets scared and/or super nervous.

-fidgets with her hands sometimes. Sometimes the bottom pair, the upper pair, or both.

-enjoys the beach and has a seashell collection 

- big fan of sweets

-does her best to help others despite her shyness

-gets uncomfortable if she’s stared at for too long for no reason. If she’s talking, she’s fine with it, since she knows they’re listening to what she’s saying.

-doesn’t like being yelled at for negative reasons.

-is super sweet and friendly 

-she’s also gentle and careful 

-she also doesn’t mind giving affection to her friends and people she trusts

-loves plushies and has a bunch 

-a fan of soft things in general 

-she still has a backbone, and is willing to make others back off. Though she’s usually quiet

-she does get loud, but only due to extreme emotions 

-she owns a small plush crow (the bird) that she got from an entity using crows body as a temporary vessel. It allows her to call crow to her. It can also be used to project her emotions to him, allow him to 'listen' to them in a way if she holds it and focuses.

(I reblog cute stuff that strawberry would like. like stimboards and other stuff. Hope that isn’t weird to anyone. Feel free to send an ask about your opinion. Tag for it is #cute strawberry stuff)

[shy-sunshine-au]

Cracked- Your muse’s gem is now cracked. It can’t heal, but it also can’t get worse. If muse has multiple gems, then mun decides which one is cracked.

The sunlight shone through her bedroom window, shining onto her bed, almost making her looking like she glowing.

She slowly opened her eyes, yawning as she began to stretch.

This was all interrupted by pain suddenly shooting through her body.

She cried out as her body suddenly glitched, trying to keep together.

Tears filled her eyes as she gripped her sheets. Her navel gem hurt. Bad. She knew she should check it, but she was hurt and scared.

She reached out for the crow plush on her nightstand and held it tight, her body suddenly glitching again for a second.

She gently pressed her face against the soft plush.

“C-crow... please...”

-@corvid-steven

[corvid-steven]

*after a second Crow suddenly appeared, standing next to her bed. He looked confused, and was holding a muffin.*

wh-

*he went from confused to shocked to concern when he saw her glitch again*

Strawberry! Are you alright? What's wrong?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She flinched when crow suddenly appeared, gripping her sheets again.

She looked at him, tears falling from her eyes.

“I-It hurts...”

[corvid-steven]

What does, where?

*he set the muffin down and fumbled through his jacket pockets. pulling out a canteen, full of healing water*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She slowly moved, pulling off her blanket before trying to look herself over.

She froze when she saw her cracked navel gem.

She started to panic, breathing quickly.

[corvid-steven]

*he saw it and immediately poured some healing water on it.*

Better?

*seemed worried, stressed. Didn't want friend to be in pain.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She started to cry more when nothing happened.

“W-why isn’t it healing?!”

She grabbed her head.

“H-how did this even happen?! I was sleeping!”

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt work? mega confusion. more concern.*

W-what? Here, drink maybe?

*held the canteen out, other hand on her arm reflexively*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She chugged the healing water, then waited.

Nothing happened.

[corvid-steven]

is there anything I can do? Got any painkillers?

*shes a little frantic rn*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“N-no, I don’t have any. Do those even work on gems?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know, worth a try?

j-just try to relax, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then her body glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

*and he was out. probably gone to nearest pharmacy or anywhere that might hold medicine. gotta be quick, friends in pain. even the hospital-like pharmacy was a freak out, just dont think, no time to think. hurry grab and go*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stayed still, trying her best to relax.

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt take long before her window opened, Crow tumbling in.

Got some! H-here!

*he poured the right dosage into the cap, passing it to her*

Water!

*and hes off again, running to the nearest sink to get her a glass to make the pills easier to swallow, soon returning and offering her it too. Had forgotten about his canteen ,and if there was anything left in it.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the pills in her mouth, then drank the water so she could swallow them.

She sighed, waiting to see if the pills would have any effect.

[corvid-steven]

right..prob take a while

*exhale. calm downa little*

anything I can do for you?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, sorry...”

She held the crow plush, keeping it close.

[corvid-steven]

*a silent nod, at at the edge ofnthe bed*

ssorry..

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok, it’s not your fault...”

There was a pause.

“Maybe while we wait, we can try to figure out how this happened?”

[corvid-steven]

maybe.. but how do we do that?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment.

“Well, I guess we could go over what I know.”

[corvid-steven]

gemstone issue..

healing water doesn't work..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded a little.

“When I went to bed last night, my navel gem was fine. And when I woke up, it was like this...”

She suddenly had a look of horror on her face.

“D-Did someone try to murder me?! But the room looks the same as how it did last night!”

She glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

Who would do that? Why?

*concern, worry flared back up*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I-I don’t know! I don’t know anyone who would want me dead.”

[corvid-steven]

no one would..

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Then how else could this have happened?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I don't know?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up again.

[corvid-steven]

Hey, strawberry, it's gonna be alright

*he cupped her face, trying to calm her*

I'm not leaving until I know you're safe and okay

[shy-sunshine-au]

”But... What if it’s cracked forever?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I'm sure it won't

*he didn't want her to be in that kinda pain, he knows that type of pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why won’t it heal? What’s stopping it?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know..

..curse??

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah, it’s probably that...”

[corvid-steven]

Either way, I'm gonna make sure no one hurts you( okaY?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. Thanks...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course..

.. need anything?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

*a nod, he moved to close the window and door he left open in a rush before standing at her bedside again*

know it hurts.. but try and rest, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok, I’ll try...”

[corvid-steven]

thank you.

*he went and sat down. seems he was gonna keep watch. Just in case.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“You’re welcome...”

She closed her eyes, trying to rest.

[corvid-steven]

*he just watched over the room and her friend, to make sure nothing would happen to her.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

Despite trying to rest, she still looked really uncomfortable.

[corvid-steven]

...

you alright berry?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

anything i can do to help?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I don’t know... Sorry.”

[corvid-steven]

it's alright, dont be sorry. not your fault

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put a hand over her cracked gem.

[corvid-steven]

*he fell silent again, wish he had some way to end the pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”...What did I do to deserve this?”

[corvid-steven]

you didnt do anything, you don't deserve this agony.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why is this happening?”

[corvid-steven]

..I don't know..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went quiet, feeling bad for asking crow that question.

[corvid-steven]

.. but I promise, this is not your fault or punishment. No way you deserve anything like this.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thank you...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course

[shy-sunshine-au]

A moment later, she tried to get up.

[corvid-steven]

everything alright?

*he rushed to her side, offered a hand to help*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Yeah...”

She took his hand.

[corvid-steven]

*he helped her sit and stand up, staying close in case she needed support*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stood for a moment before sitting back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he was a bit confused but might've misinterpreted her movements*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”So tired...”

[corvid-steven]

Ah, fair.. just tell me of you want or need anything, you just stay in bed, okay? I'll get it for you.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She sighed.

“I’m not tired like I need to rest or sleep, I just feel drained...”

[corvid-steven]

I get that.. still best to rest. Dont need to nap or anything. Just. Try not to exert too much energy.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then laid back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he smiled at her, before going back to sit dowm

[shy-sunshine-au]

She rubbed her head a little.

[corvid-steven]

Want me yo bring you a book? Your remote? Game or something?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The remote’s fine.”

[corvid-steven]

*he handed her the remote*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She turns on the tv to a cooking channel.

[corvid-steven]

you're welcome!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She tries to relax again.

[corvid-steven]

*he half paid attention to the tv, just keeping an eye out*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She just quietly watches the tv.

[corvid-steven]

"Guess I never asked, is there any specific area it hurts? Is it sharp or dull pain? Probably should've asked earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It hurts a little on my navel gem and the area around it. But when my form glitches out it kinda stings all over for a second…”

[corvid-steven]

"Hmm..."

Crow is by no means a medical professional, so unsure how to proceed. Same thing with gem stuffs.

"Heat pad? Or ice pack? If it's localized around that gem, maybe can. Numb the pain? I don't know how to prevent glitches other than. Just keeping still, don't move or strain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I don’t know if a gems, well, gem reacts to that stuff, but I guess we could try?”

[corvid-steven]

"You still have the area around it, maybe it'll work there?"

He ran off to get the ice pack and electric blanket, the latter was set aside.

"This'll be a little cold, tell me if it hurts.."

He gingerly set the ice pack directly above her gem

[shy-sunshine-au]

“It doesn’t hurt any more than it already does, but it feels weird…”

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to remove it? Try the heated blanket?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Sure. Maybe that’ll be better?”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he removed the ice pack and set the blanket over her, turning it on.

"Better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A little. I think?”

[corvid-steven]

A sigh of relief.

"That's good.."

He wished he could just remove their pain but. Crow was ill equiped. Could only provide bedside. Which is where he sat again.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was quiet for a moment before speaking again.

“I don’t like this…”

[corvid-steven]

"Don't like what?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The fact that my navel gem is cracked. The fact that it won’t heal. The fact that I have to be in pain. The fact that I don’t know when this will end…”

[corvid-steven]

"Yeah.. I don't like not being to help, and also don't like the pain you're in. If there was a way to help I would do anything."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks Crow…”

She sighed.

“At least it’s not shattered, right?”

[corvid-steven]

"At least.."

He put a hand over his stomach instinctively. Shifting to lean against the bed's headboard.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You ok?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'm fine, don't worry about it. Right now let's focus on you. Is the heating blanket doing alright? Want some extra regular blankets?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The heating blanket is fine by itself for now.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"That's good.. Need anything else? Other ideas?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, not at the moment…”

[corvid-steven]

Another nod, he shifted to criss-cross, hands in his lap, and one wing stretched over behind her head.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glanced at his wing.

[corvid-steven]

Same as always, iridescent bluish-black. Resting protectively against the headboard over her head. No skin contact, just hovering.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stopped looking at it, then took off her shades.

[corvid-steven]

He looked at her inquisitively, focused on the revealed face. Rare to see her (or any sunstone) without the shades.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked back at him.

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to put those on the nightstand?"

He offered to take them, so she didn't have to move

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s fine. I’ll just leave them on the bed.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he leaned back again. Turned his head to look out the window for a bit before turning back to watch over Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”… Sorry if this is boring.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's not, and it's fine! Much rather keep you safe and comfy just.. worried yknow. Still don't know for sure how it happened.. I'll keep an eye out though, for sure."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks…”

She glanced down at her navel gem.

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

A small smile before he followed her gaze to her own gem.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed.

[corvid-steven]

"Something wrong?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I just want my gem to heal already. But the healing water didn’t work…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know.. I'm sorry it didn't work.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok. It’s not your fault…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know its just.. Hate seeing you like this.. Anyone in pain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Should we try the water again? Or would that be a waste?”

[corvid-steven]

"Never a waste, can always get more."

Crow moved the blanket and tried again, emptying the rest of the canteen onto her belly.

[shy-sunshine-au]

The healing water didn’t do anything.

She teared up before glitching again, sounding panicked.

“?gnikrow ton llits ti si yhW”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry? Are you okay?"

Suddenly very panicked, he grabbed one of her hands.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked at him.

“…os kniht t’nod I”

[corvid-steven]

"I-.. Huh?"

She is lost: no idea what Strawberry said

[shy-sunshine-au]

She could tell that Crow seemed confused. She was confused herself.

She tried to sit up so she could look for something to write with.

[corvid-steven]

She was a little shocked at Strawberry trying to sit up, expecting her to be in pain. Hovering over her, caught between trying to push her back down and letting her do her own thing.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She had managed to sit up for a second before laying back down.

[corvid-steven]

"Please don't strain yourself. Do you need something?"

Worried birb. Gentle hands on her shoulders to prevent her from getting back up (as if itd actually stop her)

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment, then used her two larger hands to pretend to write something down.

[corvid-steven]

"... Ah! Hold on!"

And he rushed off, returning momentarily with a notebook and pen, offering them to Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She gently took the notebook and pen before writing something down and showing it to him.

‘Thanks’

[corvid-steven]

"Of course, here for anything you need.."

Took place sitting back next to her, to better watch them write.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed, but her sigh sounded strange too, just like when she tried to talk before.

[corvid-steven]

Head tilt. Still worried

".. is this.. also gem do you think?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She wrote something down.

‘Likely. I’ve never sounded like this before.’

[corvid-steven]

"Does it.. hurt any more?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

’Still hurts’

[corvid-steven]

"ah... sorry."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok’

[corvid-steven]

"Is it.. worsening? Could talk earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Maybe?’

[corvid-steven]

Crow kinda fell silent. Simply unsure of what to do. Nothing works..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set down the notebook.

[corvid-steven]

He just hugged the fusion. Very gently, didn't want to cause any more damage, hated seeing friend in pain.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She carefully put an arm on his back

[corvid-steven]

"I'm sorry.. you shouldn't be comforting me.. just.. sorry.. I can't fix this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She picked up the notebook.

‘Not your fault.’

[corvid-steven]

a sigh

"I know.. just hate seeing you like this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up a little bit.

[corvid-steven]

"Ah, don't cry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.."

She went to wipe Strawberry's tears.

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok.’

[corvid-steven]

"But it's not! You called me here and I can't do anything! You shouldn't be comforting me right now, you're the one who's hurt!"

He is agitated now, sitting up.

".. You want me to call someone more useful?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She quickly wrote something down.

‘Please stay. Besides, what other ideas to fix this could there even be?’

[corvid-steven]

"I.. I don't know.."

He slumped back down a little but he no longer seemed intent on leaving.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was still for a moment before writing.

‘I’m sorry.’

[corvid-steven]

"Don't be, you have nothing to be sorry about. I'm sorry you're in this position and neither of us can do anything about it.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed softly.

[corvid-steven]

"This should be over soon.. been a while already.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Should we try the healing water one more time?’

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he took the canteen back out and poured some more on Strawberry's navel.

[shy-sunshine-au]

To her surprise, the gem slowly healed until the crack was eventually gone.

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry! Are you.. feeling any better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glitched for a split second before looking at him.

“Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh thank fuck"

Not much of a tackle hug bc she was already at her side, but there still a leap into her arms, squeezing the gem.

"I'm so sorry that took so long, I'm so sorry.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She hugged him back.

“It wasn’t your fault. It’s ok…”

[corvid-steven]

he just relaxing in the knowledge that she is alright tor a moment.

"...oh how.. did I get here? I kinda just.. appeared?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I hugged the crow plush I have and quietly called out for you…”

She gestured to the crow plush, which was currently sitting on the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Oh.. thats good to have, at least.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Is everything back to normal? Can you sit up?"

Back to nursing mode, hovering and worried.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took a second to stretch, then sat up.

[corvid-steven]

"Good! Good.. You want to try and stand for me or rather just stay there for a bit?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I’ll try standing.”

[corvid-steven]

He held a hand out to help support her if she wanted.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She held his hand as she moved over to the edge of the bed.

After taking a breath, she got up off the bed to stand.

[corvid-steven]

"Doing alright?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"Any.. lingering fatigue or pain?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A tiny bit at first, when my gem first healed, but I feel fine now.”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh, That's good."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sat back down on the edge of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Need anything?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shrugged.

[corvid-steven]

"Well.. I'm here if you need anything. Gonna stay and keep watch if you want?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Do you want to stay?”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course. Want to make sure you're okay. Plus sleepovers are never bad!"

A smile! Trying to calm any worry from himself and strawberry

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I mean, it’s not near night yet, so if you want, you could come back later if you have any plans or stuff you need to do. Or I could go with you?”

[corvid-steven]

"I know, just wanted at least to see how you're doing After a day. But! No plans! If you want to get out of the house for a bit I could escort you!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Ok, if you want.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! Anything you'd like to do first?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we get breakfast?”

[corvid-steven]

"Anything you'd like!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we have french toast and bacon?”

[corvid-steven]

"Yup! Would you rather go somewhere or me make them?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we make it together? I don’t want you to do all the work.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! I'd love the help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok then.”

She stood up off of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

Crow followed suit before leasing the way to the kitchen, already beginning ot get stuff out.

"Don't strain yourself if you still feel a bit woozy or weak, okay?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok…”

[corvid-steven]

A smile from the bird! He's already starting to put ingredients into a bowl for the french toast.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”What do you need me to do?”

[corvid-steven]

"Could you get the bacon? We can do oven baked or pan fried, whichever you prefer, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oven baked works.”

She grabbed the pack bacon and set it on the counter.

[corvid-steven]

"You could probably put it in whenever you're ready, it'll take a second."

Squeezing by their big friend to get some bread, Crow had already making the mix

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. How long do you think the French toast will take? So both could be done at around the same time.”

[corvid-steven]

"Can only do a slice or two at a time, but each set barely takes a minute."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Guess I’ll start it now then?”

She grabbed a baking sheet and lined it with foil before laying out some bacon on it.

She then put it in the oven before setting it to 400F and setting the timer.

“Ok, that should take 15 to 20 minutes.”

[corvid-steven]

"Perfect! Gives us plenty of time! How many pieces you want?"

Crow gets a pan out and putting some butter in it to start his process, as if the brown sugar mix wouldn't be enough lubrication.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a second.

“Three is fine.”

[corvid-steven]

"Alright!"

Turned the stove low, can take time since the bacon was just put in.

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Need me to help more? Or are you fine?”

[corvid-steven]

"It's really not much to do, but I appreciate it!"

".. Guess if you want any toppings? Can do like fruit or whipped cream. Butter, maple syrup. Whatever you want, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Syrup and whipped cream sounds good. What toppings do you want?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'd like some fruit or berry, but anything works!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went to go check the fridge.

“I have strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. But I don’t think grapes would be good on french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberries and blueberries are great!"

Happy Crow, lil wing flappies

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I also have chocolate syrup if you want that too.”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm... none for me, thanks."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok.”

She shut the fridge and decided to watch him cook.

[corvid-steven]

Crow hummed as he took a minute finished up the french toasts, piled onto two plates: a stack 3 high, and a stack of 2. Fresh and ready to be dressed!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went over to the fridge and pulled out the maple syrup, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries.

[corvid-steven]

After quickly checking the oven, Crow beought over the plates, sliding the taller stack one towards the taller person.

"Ready! And bacon's almost done!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set the toppings down on the kitchen table.

“Should we wait till the bacon’s done?”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm.. yeah, probably."

Crow grabbed a blueberry to snack on before lightly throwing one at Strawberry

;p

[shy-sunshine-au]

She did her best to gently catch it. Luckily, she succeeded, then ate it.

She picked up a strawberry to snack on before gently tossing one to Crow.

[corvid-steven]

He caught the rebound after it bounced off his head

>:0

"Unprovoked!"

It definitely was not. He snickered as he ate the strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Sorry, I didn’t mean to hit you on the head.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's fine! It's a little berry! Couldn't hurt if tried!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I guess.”

She threw out the end of the strawberry before eating another one.

[corvid-steven]

"Mhm!"

The oven went off

"Bacon's ready!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the oven mitts on her lower pair of hands before taking the pan out of the oven.

[corvid-steven]

Crow got out a set of tongs for the bacon, bc the pan and foil is orob still really hot

"Thanks for your help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You’re welcome. Thanks for making the french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

He handed her the tongs, let them get food first

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Thanks.”

She put some bacon on her plate before handing him the tongs.

[corvid-steven]

"Mhm!"

He picked some for himself, before carrying his plate to the table

[shy-sunshine-au]

She walked over with him, setting her plate on the table before putting syrup and whipped cream on her french toast.

[corvid-steven]

"Tell me if you like it!"

Crow followed suit, whipped cream & fruit before beginning to eat

[shy-sunshine-au]

She cut a piece before eating it.

“It’s really good.”

[corvid-steven]

"Good to hear!"

:D

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oh wait, we should probably get something to drink too, shouldn’t we?”

[corvid-steven]

"If you want! Anything sound good?"

Crow got up after another bite, to get some beverages

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I was thinking of having chocolate milk.”

[corvid-steven]

"That does sounds good."

Crow went and made choco milk! Doesnt take long! Yummy! She hande a glass to his host

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took the glass and set it down.

“Thanks.”

[corvid-steven]

"Mhm!"

Smily bird! Happy to chill with the bestie!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took another bite of her food, feeling a bit better than before.

[corvid-steven]

Crow hummed as he continued to eat as well. Nothing cozier than some domestic fluff!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She kept eating for a moment before thinking of something.

“Wait, is that muffin still in my room?”

Now that stress from, well everything, had worn off a bit, she had suddenly remembered it.

[shy-sunshine-au]

Cracked- Your muse’s gem is now cracked. It can’t heal, but it also can’t get worse. If muse has multiple gems, then mun decides which one is cracked.

The sunlight shone through her bedroom window, shining onto her bed, almost making her looking like she glowing.

She slowly opened her eyes, yawning as she began to stretch.

This was all interrupted by pain suddenly shooting through her body.

She cried out as her body suddenly glitched, trying to keep together.

Tears filled her eyes as she gripped her sheets. Her navel gem hurt. Bad. She knew she should check it, but she was hurt and scared.

She reached out for the crow plush on her nightstand and held it tight, her body suddenly glitching again for a second.

She gently pressed her face against the soft plush.

“C-crow... please...”

-@corvid-steven

[corvid-steven]

*after a second Crow suddenly appeared, standing next to her bed. He looked confused, and was holding a muffin.*

wh-

*he went from confused to shocked to concern when he saw her glitch again*

Strawberry! Are you alright? What's wrong?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She flinched when crow suddenly appeared, gripping her sheets again.

She looked at him, tears falling from her eyes.

“I-It hurts...”

[corvid-steven]

What does, where?

*he set the muffin down and fumbled through his jacket pockets. pulling out a canteen, full of healing water*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She slowly moved, pulling off her blanket before trying to look herself over.

She froze when she saw her cracked navel gem.

She started to panic, breathing quickly.

[corvid-steven]

*he saw it and immediately poured some healing water on it.*

Better?

*seemed worried, stressed. Didn't want friend to be in pain.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She started to cry more when nothing happened.

“W-why isn’t it healing?!”

She grabbed her head.

“H-how did this even happen?! I was sleeping!”

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt work? mega confusion. more concern.*

W-what? Here, drink maybe?

*held the canteen out, other hand on her arm reflexively*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She chugged the healing water, then waited.

Nothing happened.

[corvid-steven]

is there anything I can do? Got any painkillers?

*shes a little frantic rn*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“N-no, I don’t have any. Do those even work on gems?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know, worth a try?

j-just try to relax, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then her body glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

*and he was out. probably gone to nearest pharmacy or anywhere that might hold medicine. gotta be quick, friends in pain. even the hospital-like pharmacy was a freak out, just dont think, no time to think. hurry grab and go*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stayed still, trying her best to relax.

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt take long before her window opened, Crow tumbling in.

Got some! H-here!

*he poured the right dosage into the cap, passing it to her*

Water!

*and hes off again, running to the nearest sink to get her a glass to make the pills easier to swallow, soon returning and offering her it too. Had forgotten about his canteen ,and if there was anything left in it.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the pills in her mouth, then drank the water so she could swallow them.

She sighed, waiting to see if the pills would have any effect.

[corvid-steven]

right..prob take a while

*exhale. calm downa little*

anything I can do for you?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, sorry...”

She held the crow plush, keeping it close.

[corvid-steven]

*a silent nod, at at the edge ofnthe bed*

ssorry..

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok, it’s not your fault...”

There was a pause.

“Maybe while we wait, we can try to figure out how this happened?”

[corvid-steven]

maybe.. but how do we do that?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment.

“Well, I guess we could go over what I know.”

[corvid-steven]

gemstone issue..

healing water doesn't work..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded a little.

“When I went to bed last night, my navel gem was fine. And when I woke up, it was like this...”

She suddenly had a look of horror on her face.

“D-Did someone try to murder me?! But the room looks the same as how it did last night!”

She glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

Who would do that? Why?

*concern, worry flared back up*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I-I don’t know! I don’t know anyone who would want me dead.”

[corvid-steven]

no one would..

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Then how else could this have happened?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I don't know?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up again.

[corvid-steven]

Hey, strawberry, it's gonna be alright

*he cupped her face, trying to calm her*

I'm not leaving until I know you're safe and okay

[shy-sunshine-au]

”But... What if it’s cracked forever?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I'm sure it won't

*he didn't want her to be in that kinda pain, he knows that type of pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why won’t it heal? What’s stopping it?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know..

..curse??

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah, it’s probably that...”

[corvid-steven]

Either way, I'm gonna make sure no one hurts you( okaY?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. Thanks...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course..

.. need anything?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

*a nod, he moved to close the window and door he left open in a rush before standing at her bedside again*

know it hurts.. but try and rest, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok, I’ll try...”

[corvid-steven]

thank you.

*he went and sat down. seems he was gonna keep watch. Just in case.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“You’re welcome...”

She closed her eyes, trying to rest.

[corvid-steven]

*he just watched over the room and her friend, to make sure nothing would happen to her.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

Despite trying to rest, she still looked really uncomfortable.

[corvid-steven]

...

you alright berry?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

anything i can do to help?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I don’t know... Sorry.”

[corvid-steven]

it's alright, dont be sorry. not your fault

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put a hand over her cracked gem.

[corvid-steven]

*he fell silent again, wish he had some way to end the pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”...What did I do to deserve this?”

[corvid-steven]

you didnt do anything, you don't deserve this agony.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why is this happening?”

[corvid-steven]

..I don't know..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went quiet, feeling bad for asking crow that question.

[corvid-steven]

.. but I promise, this is not your fault or punishment. No way you deserve anything like this.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thank you...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course

[shy-sunshine-au]

A moment later, she tried to get up.

[corvid-steven]

everything alright?

*he rushed to her side, offered a hand to help*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Yeah...”

She took his hand.

[corvid-steven]

*he helped her sit and stand up, staying close in case she needed support*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stood for a moment before sitting back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he was a bit confused but might've misinterpreted her movements*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”So tired...”

[corvid-steven]

Ah, fair.. just tell me of you want or need anything, you just stay in bed, okay? I'll get it for you.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She sighed.

“I’m not tired like I need to rest or sleep, I just feel drained...”

[corvid-steven]

I get that.. still best to rest. Dont need to nap or anything. Just. Try not to exert too much energy.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then laid back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he smiled at her, before going back to sit dowm

[shy-sunshine-au]

She rubbed her head a little.

[corvid-steven]

Want me yo bring you a book? Your remote? Game or something?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The remote’s fine.”

[corvid-steven]

*he handed her the remote*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She turns on the tv to a cooking channel.

[corvid-steven]

you're welcome!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She tries to relax again.

[corvid-steven]

*he half paid attention to the tv, just keeping an eye out*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She just quietly watches the tv.

[corvid-steven]

"Guess I never asked, is there any specific area it hurts? Is it sharp or dull pain? Probably should've asked earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It hurts a little on my navel gem and the area around it. But when my form glitches out it kinda stings all over for a second…”

[corvid-steven]

"Hmm..."

Crow is by no means a medical professional, so unsure how to proceed. Same thing with gem stuffs.

"Heat pad? Or ice pack? If it's localized around that gem, maybe can. Numb the pain? I don't know how to prevent glitches other than. Just keeping still, don't move or strain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I don’t know if a gems, well, gem reacts to that stuff, but I guess we could try?”

[corvid-steven]

"You still have the area around it, maybe it'll work there?"

He ran off to get the ice pack and electric blanket, the latter was set aside.

"This'll be a little cold, tell me if it hurts.."

He gingerly set the ice pack directly above her gem

[shy-sunshine-au]

“It doesn’t hurt any more than it already does, but it feels weird…”

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to remove it? Try the heated blanket?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Sure. Maybe that’ll be better?”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he removed the ice pack and set the blanket over her, turning it on.

"Better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A little. I think?”

[corvid-steven]

A sigh of relief.

"That's good.."

He wished he could just remove their pain but. Crow was ill equiped. Could only provide bedside. Which is where he sat again.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was quiet for a moment before speaking again.

“I don’t like this…”

[corvid-steven]

"Don't like what?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The fact that my navel gem is cracked. The fact that it won’t heal. The fact that I have to be in pain. The fact that I don’t know when this will end…”

[corvid-steven]

"Yeah.. I don't like not being to help, and also don't like the pain you're in. If there was a way to help I would do anything."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks Crow…”

She sighed.

“At least it’s not shattered, right?”

[corvid-steven]

"At least.."

He put a hand over his stomach instinctively. Shifting to lean against the bed's headboard.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You ok?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'm fine, don't worry about it. Right now let's focus on you. Is the heating blanket doing alright? Want some extra regular blankets?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The heating blanket is fine by itself for now.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"That's good.. Need anything else? Other ideas?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, not at the moment…”

[corvid-steven]

Another nod, he shifted to criss-cross, hands in his lap, and one wing stretched over behind her head.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glanced at his wing.

[corvid-steven]

Same as always, iridescent bluish-black. Resting protectively against the headboard over her head. No skin contact, just hovering.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stopped looking at it, then took off her shades.

[corvid-steven]

He looked at her inquisitively, focused on the revealed face. Rare to see her (or any sunstone) without the shades.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked back at him.

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to put those on the nightstand?"

He offered to take them, so she didn't have to move

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s fine. I’ll just leave them on the bed.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he leaned back again. Turned his head to look out the window for a bit before turning back to watch over Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”… Sorry if this is boring.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's not, and it's fine! Much rather keep you safe and comfy just.. worried yknow. Still don't know for sure how it happened.. I'll keep an eye out though, for sure."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks…”

She glanced down at her navel gem.

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

A small smile before he followed her gaze to her own gem.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed.

[corvid-steven]

"Something wrong?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I just want my gem to heal already. But the healing water didn’t work…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know.. I'm sorry it didn't work.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok. It’s not your fault…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know its just.. Hate seeing you like this.. Anyone in pain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Should we try the water again? Or would that be a waste?”

[corvid-steven]

"Never a waste, can always get more."

Crow moved the blanket and tried again, emptying the rest of the canteen onto her belly.

[shy-sunshine-au]

The healing water didn’t do anything.

She teared up before glitching again, sounding panicked.

“?gnikrow ton llits ti si yhW”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry? Are you okay?"

Suddenly very panicked, he grabbed one of her hands.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked at him.

“…os kniht t’nod I”

[corvid-steven]

"I-.. Huh?"

She is lost: no idea what Strawberry said

[shy-sunshine-au]

She could tell that Crow seemed confused. She was confused herself.

She tried to sit up so she could look for something to write with.

[corvid-steven]

She was a little shocked at Strawberry trying to sit up, expecting her to be in pain. Hovering over her, caught between trying to push her back down and letting her do her own thing.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She had managed to sit up for a second before laying back down.

[corvid-steven]

"Please don't strain yourself. Do you need something?"

Worried birb. Gentle hands on her shoulders to prevent her from getting back up (as if itd actually stop her)

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment, then used her two larger hands to pretend to write something down.

[corvid-steven]

"... Ah! Hold on!"

And he rushed off, returning momentarily with a notebook and pen, offering them to Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She gently took the notebook and pen before writing something down and showing it to him.

‘Thanks’

[corvid-steven]

"Of course, here for anything you need.."

Took place sitting back next to her, to better watch them write.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed, but her sigh sounded strange too, just like when she tried to talk before.

[corvid-steven]

Head tilt. Still worried

".. is this.. also gem do you think?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She wrote something down.

‘Likely. I’ve never sounded like this before.’

[corvid-steven]

"Does it.. hurt any more?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

’Still hurts’

[corvid-steven]

"ah... sorry."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok’

[corvid-steven]

"Is it.. worsening? Could talk earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Maybe?’

[corvid-steven]

Crow kinda fell silent. Simply unsure of what to do. Nothing works..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set down the notebook.

[corvid-steven]

He just hugged the fusion. Very gently, didn't want to cause any more damage, hated seeing friend in pain.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She carefully put an arm on his back

[corvid-steven]

"I'm sorry.. you shouldn't be comforting me.. just.. sorry.. I can't fix this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She picked up the notebook.

‘Not your fault.’

[corvid-steven]

a sigh

"I know.. just hate seeing you like this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up a little bit.

[corvid-steven]

"Ah, don't cry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.."

She went to wipe Strawberry's tears.

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok.’

[corvid-steven]

"But it's not! You called me here and I can't do anything! You shouldn't be comforting me right now, you're the one who's hurt!"

He is agitated now, sitting up.

".. You want me to call someone more useful?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She quickly wrote something down.

‘Please stay. Besides, what other ideas to fix this could there even be?’

[corvid-steven]

"I.. I don't know.."

He slumped back down a little but he no longer seemed intent on leaving.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was still for a moment before writing.

‘I’m sorry.’

[corvid-steven]

"Don't be, you have nothing to be sorry about. I'm sorry you're in this position and neither of us can do anything about it.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed softly.

[corvid-steven]

"This should be over soon.. been a while already.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Should we try the healing water one more time?’

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he took the canteen back out and poured some more on Strawberry's navel.

[shy-sunshine-au]

To her surprise, the gem slowly healed until the crack was eventually gone.

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry! Are you.. feeling any better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glitched for a split second before looking at him.

“Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh thank fuck"

Not much of a tackle hug bc she was already at her side, but there still a leap into her arms, squeezing the gem.

"I'm so sorry that took so long, I'm so sorry.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She hugged him back.

“It wasn’t your fault. It’s ok…”

[corvid-steven]

he just relaxing in the knowledge that she is alright tor a moment.

"...oh how.. did I get here? I kinda just.. appeared?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I hugged the crow plush I have and quietly called out for you…”

She gestured to the crow plush, which was currently sitting on the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Oh.. thats good to have, at least.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Is everything back to normal? Can you sit up?"

Back to nursing mode, hovering and worried.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took a second to stretch, then sat up.

[corvid-steven]

"Good! Good.. You want to try and stand for me or rather just stay there for a bit?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I’ll try standing.”

[corvid-steven]

He held a hand out to help support her if she wanted.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She held his hand as she moved over to the edge of the bed.

After taking a breath, she got up off the bed to stand.

[corvid-steven]

"Doing alright?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"Any.. lingering fatigue or pain?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A tiny bit at first, when my gem first healed, but I feel fine now.”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh, That's good."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sat back down on the edge of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Need anything?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shrugged.

[corvid-steven]

"Well.. I'm here if you need anything. Gonna stay and keep watch if you want?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Do you want to stay?”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course. Want to make sure you're okay. Plus sleepovers are never bad!"

A smile! Trying to calm any worry from himself and strawberry

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I mean, it’s not near night yet, so if you want, you could come back later if you have any plans or stuff you need to do. Or I could go with you?”

[corvid-steven]

"I know, just wanted at least to see how you're doing After a day. But! No plans! If you want to get out of the house for a bit I could escort you!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Ok, if you want.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! Anything you'd like to do first?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we get breakfast?”

[corvid-steven]

"Anything you'd like!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we have french toast and bacon?”

[corvid-steven]

"Yup! Would you rather go somewhere or me make them?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we make it together? I don’t want you to do all the work.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! I'd love the help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok then.”

She stood up off of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

Crow followed suit before leasing the way to the kitchen, already beginning ot get stuff out.

"Don't strain yourself if you still feel a bit woozy or weak, okay?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok…”

[corvid-steven]

A smile from the bird! He's already starting to put ingredients into a bowl for the french toast.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”What do you need me to do?”

[corvid-steven]

"Could you get the bacon? We can do oven baked or pan fried, whichever you prefer, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oven baked works.”

She grabbed the pack bacon and set it on the counter.

[corvid-steven]

"You could probably put it in whenever you're ready, it'll take a second."

Squeezing by their big friend to get some bread, Crow had already making the mix

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. How long do you think the French toast will take? So both could be done at around the same time.”

[corvid-steven]

"Can only do a slice or two at a time, but each set barely takes a minute."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Guess I’ll start it now then?”

She grabbed a baking sheet and lined it with foil before laying out some bacon on it.

She then put it in the oven before setting it to 400F and setting the timer.

“Ok, that should take 15 to 20 minutes.”

[corvid-steven]

"Perfect! Gives us plenty of time! How many pieces you want?"

Crow gets a pan out and putting some butter in it to start his process, as if the brown sugar mix wouldn't be enough lubrication.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a second.

“Three is fine.”

[corvid-steven]

"Alright!"

Turned the stove low, can take time since the bacon was just put in.

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Need me to help more? Or are you fine?”

[corvid-steven]

"It's really not much to do, but I appreciate it!"

".. Guess if you want any toppings? Can do like fruit or whipped cream. Butter, maple syrup. Whatever you want, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Syrup and whipped cream sounds good. What toppings do you want?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'd like some fruit or berry, but anything works!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went to go check the fridge.

“I have strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. But I don’t think grapes would be good on french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberries and blueberries are great!"

Happy Crow, lil wing flappies

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I also have chocolate syrup if you want that too.”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm... none for me, thanks."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok.”

She shut the fridge and decided to watch him cook.

[corvid-steven]

Crow hummed as he took a minute finished up the french toasts, piled onto two plates: a stack 3 high, and a stack of 2. Fresh and ready to be dressed!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went over to the fridge and pulled out the maple syrup, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries.

[corvid-steven]

After quickly checking the oven, Crow beought over the plates, sliding the taller stack one towards the taller person.

"Ready! And bacon's almost done!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set the toppings down on the kitchen table.

“Should we wait till the bacon’s done?”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm.. yeah, probably."

Crow grabbed a blueberry to snack on before lightly throwing one at Strawberry

;p

[shy-sunshine-au]

She did her best to gently catch it. Luckily, she succeeded, then ate it.

She picked up a strawberry to snack on before gently tossing one to Crow.

[corvid-steven]

He caught the rebound after it bounced off his head

>:0

"Unprovoked!"

It definitely was not. He snickered as he ate the strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Sorry, I didn’t mean to hit you on the head.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's fine! It's a little berry! Couldn't hurt if tried!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I guess.”

She threw out the end of the strawberry before eating another one.

[corvid-steven]

"Mhm!"

The oven went off

"Bacon's ready!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the oven mitts on her lower pair of hands before taking the pan out of the oven.

[corvid-steven]

Crow got out a set of tongs for the bacon, bc the pan and foil is orob still really hot

"Thanks for your help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You’re welcome. Thanks for making the french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

He handed her the tongs, let them get food first

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Thanks.”

She put some bacon on her plate before handing him the tongs.

[corvid-steven]

"Mhm!"

He picked some for himself, before carrying his plate to the table

[shy-sunshine-au]

She walked over with him, setting her plate on the table before putting syrup and whipped cream on her french toast.

[corvid-steven]

"Tell me if you like it!"

Crow followed suit, whipped cream & fruit before beginning to eat

[shy-sunshine-au]

She cut a piece before eating it.

“It’s really good.”

[corvid-steven]

"Good to hear!"

:D

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oh wait, we should probably get something to drink too, shouldn’t we?”

[corvid-steven]

"If you want! Anything sound good?"

Crow got up after another bite, to get some beverages

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I was thinking of having chocolate milk.”

[corvid-steven]

"That does sounds good."

Crow went and made choco milk! Doesnt take long! Yummy! She hande a glass to his host

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took the glass and set it down.

“Thanks.”

[corvid-steven]

"Mhm!"

Smily bird! Happy to chill with the bestie!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took another bite of her food, feeling a bit better than before.

[shy-sunshine-au]

Cracked- Your muse’s gem is now cracked. It can’t heal, but it also can’t get worse. If muse has multiple gems, then mun decides which one is cracked.

The sunlight shone through her bedroom window, shining onto her bed, almost making her looking like she glowing.

She slowly opened her eyes, yawning as she began to stretch.

This was all interrupted by pain suddenly shooting through her body.

She cried out as her body suddenly glitched, trying to keep together.

Tears filled her eyes as she gripped her sheets. Her navel gem hurt. Bad. She knew she should check it, but she was hurt and scared.

She reached out for the crow plush on her nightstand and held it tight, her body suddenly glitching again for a second.

She gently pressed her face against the soft plush.

“C-crow... please...”

-@corvid-steven

[corvid-steven]

*after a second Crow suddenly appeared, standing next to her bed. He looked confused, and was holding a muffin.*

wh-

*he went from confused to shocked to concern when he saw her glitch again*

Strawberry! Are you alright? What's wrong?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She flinched when crow suddenly appeared, gripping her sheets again.

She looked at him, tears falling from her eyes.

“I-It hurts...”

[corvid-steven]

What does, where?

*he set the muffin down and fumbled through his jacket pockets. pulling out a canteen, full of healing water*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She slowly moved, pulling off her blanket before trying to look herself over.

She froze when she saw her cracked navel gem.

She started to panic, breathing quickly.

[corvid-steven]

*he saw it and immediately poured some healing water on it.*

Better?

*seemed worried, stressed. Didn't want friend to be in pain.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She started to cry more when nothing happened.

“W-why isn’t it healing?!”

She grabbed her head.

“H-how did this even happen?! I was sleeping!”

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt work? mega confusion. more concern.*

W-what? Here, drink maybe?

*held the canteen out, other hand on her arm reflexively*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She chugged the healing water, then waited.

Nothing happened.

[corvid-steven]

is there anything I can do? Got any painkillers?

*shes a little frantic rn*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“N-no, I don’t have any. Do those even work on gems?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know, worth a try?

j-just try to relax, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then her body glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

*and he was out. probably gone to nearest pharmacy or anywhere that might hold medicine. gotta be quick, friends in pain. even the hospital-like pharmacy was a freak out, just dont think, no time to think. hurry grab and go*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stayed still, trying her best to relax.

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt take long before her window opened, Crow tumbling in.

Got some! H-here!

*he poured the right dosage into the cap, passing it to her*

Water!

*and hes off again, running to the nearest sink to get her a glass to make the pills easier to swallow, soon returning and offering her it too. Had forgotten about his canteen ,and if there was anything left in it.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the pills in her mouth, then drank the water so she could swallow them.

She sighed, waiting to see if the pills would have any effect.

[corvid-steven]

right..prob take a while

*exhale. calm downa little*

anything I can do for you?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, sorry...”

She held the crow plush, keeping it close.

[corvid-steven]

*a silent nod, at at the edge ofnthe bed*

ssorry..

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok, it’s not your fault...”

There was a pause.

“Maybe while we wait, we can try to figure out how this happened?”

[corvid-steven]

maybe.. but how do we do that?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment.

“Well, I guess we could go over what I know.”

[corvid-steven]

gemstone issue..

healing water doesn't work..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded a little.

“When I went to bed last night, my navel gem was fine. And when I woke up, it was like this...”

She suddenly had a look of horror on her face.

“D-Did someone try to murder me?! But the room looks the same as how it did last night!”

She glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

Who would do that? Why?

*concern, worry flared back up*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I-I don’t know! I don’t know anyone who would want me dead.”

[corvid-steven]

no one would..

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Then how else could this have happened?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I don't know?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up again.

[corvid-steven]

Hey, strawberry, it's gonna be alright

*he cupped her face, trying to calm her*

I'm not leaving until I know you're safe and okay

[shy-sunshine-au]

”But... What if it’s cracked forever?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I'm sure it won't

*he didn't want her to be in that kinda pain, he knows that type of pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why won’t it heal? What’s stopping it?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know..

..curse??

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah, it’s probably that...”

[corvid-steven]

Either way, I'm gonna make sure no one hurts you( okaY?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. Thanks...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course..

.. need anything?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

*a nod, he moved to close the window and door he left open in a rush before standing at her bedside again*

know it hurts.. but try and rest, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok, I’ll try...”

[corvid-steven]

thank you.

*he went and sat down. seems he was gonna keep watch. Just in case.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“You’re welcome...”

She closed her eyes, trying to rest.

[corvid-steven]

*he just watched over the room and her friend, to make sure nothing would happen to her.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

Despite trying to rest, she still looked really uncomfortable.

[corvid-steven]

...

you alright berry?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

anything i can do to help?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I don’t know... Sorry.”

[corvid-steven]

it's alright, dont be sorry. not your fault

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put a hand over her cracked gem.

[corvid-steven]

*he fell silent again, wish he had some way to end the pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”...What did I do to deserve this?”

[corvid-steven]

you didnt do anything, you don't deserve this agony.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why is this happening?”

[corvid-steven]

..I don't know..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went quiet, feeling bad for asking crow that question.

[corvid-steven]

.. but I promise, this is not your fault or punishment. No way you deserve anything like this.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thank you...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course

[shy-sunshine-au]

A moment later, she tried to get up.

[corvid-steven]

everything alright?

*he rushed to her side, offered a hand to help*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Yeah...”

She took his hand.

[corvid-steven]

*he helped her sit and stand up, staying close in case she needed support*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stood for a moment before sitting back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he was a bit confused but might've misinterpreted her movements*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”So tired...”

[corvid-steven]

Ah, fair.. just tell me of you want or need anything, you just stay in bed, okay? I'll get it for you.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She sighed.

“I’m not tired like I need to rest or sleep, I just feel drained...”

[corvid-steven]

I get that.. still best to rest. Dont need to nap or anything. Just. Try not to exert too much energy.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then laid back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he smiled at her, before going back to sit dowm

[shy-sunshine-au]

She rubbed her head a little.

[corvid-steven]

Want me yo bring you a book? Your remote? Game or something?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The remote’s fine.”

[corvid-steven]

*he handed her the remote*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She turns on the tv to a cooking channel.

[corvid-steven]

you're welcome!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She tries to relax again.

[corvid-steven]

*he half paid attention to the tv, just keeping an eye out*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She just quietly watches the tv.

[corvid-steven]

"Guess I never asked, is there any specific area it hurts? Is it sharp or dull pain? Probably should've asked earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It hurts a little on my navel gem and the area around it. But when my form glitches out it kinda stings all over for a second…”

[corvid-steven]

"Hmm..."

Crow is by no means a medical professional, so unsure how to proceed. Same thing with gem stuffs.

"Heat pad? Or ice pack? If it's localized around that gem, maybe can. Numb the pain? I don't know how to prevent glitches other than. Just keeping still, don't move or strain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I don’t know if a gems, well, gem reacts to that stuff, but I guess we could try?”

[corvid-steven]

"You still have the area around it, maybe it'll work there?"

He ran off to get the ice pack and electric blanket, the latter was set aside.

"This'll be a little cold, tell me if it hurts.."

He gingerly set the ice pack directly above her gem

[shy-sunshine-au]

“It doesn’t hurt any more than it already does, but it feels weird…”

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to remove it? Try the heated blanket?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Sure. Maybe that’ll be better?”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he removed the ice pack and set the blanket over her, turning it on.

"Better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A little. I think?”

[corvid-steven]

A sigh of relief.

"That's good.."

He wished he could just remove their pain but. Crow was ill equiped. Could only provide bedside. Which is where he sat again.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was quiet for a moment before speaking again.

“I don’t like this…”

[corvid-steven]

"Don't like what?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The fact that my navel gem is cracked. The fact that it won’t heal. The fact that I have to be in pain. The fact that I don’t know when this will end…”

[corvid-steven]

"Yeah.. I don't like not being to help, and also don't like the pain you're in. If there was a way to help I would do anything."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks Crow…”

She sighed.

“At least it’s not shattered, right?”

[corvid-steven]

"At least.."

He put a hand over his stomach instinctively. Shifting to lean against the bed's headboard.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You ok?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'm fine, don't worry about it. Right now let's focus on you. Is the heating blanket doing alright? Want some extra regular blankets?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The heating blanket is fine by itself for now.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"That's good.. Need anything else? Other ideas?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, not at the moment…”

[corvid-steven]

Another nod, he shifted to criss-cross, hands in his lap, and one wing stretched over behind her head.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glanced at his wing.

[corvid-steven]

Same as always, iridescent bluish-black. Resting protectively against the headboard over her head. No skin contact, just hovering.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stopped looking at it, then took off her shades.

[corvid-steven]

He looked at her inquisitively, focused on the revealed face. Rare to see her (or any sunstone) without the shades.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked back at him.

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to put those on the nightstand?"

He offered to take them, so she didn't have to move

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s fine. I’ll just leave them on the bed.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he leaned back again. Turned his head to look out the window for a bit before turning back to watch over Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”… Sorry if this is boring.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's not, and it's fine! Much rather keep you safe and comfy just.. worried yknow. Still don't know for sure how it happened.. I'll keep an eye out though, for sure."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks…”

She glanced down at her navel gem.

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

A small smile before he followed her gaze to her own gem.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed.

[corvid-steven]

"Something wrong?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I just want my gem to heal already. But the healing water didn’t work…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know.. I'm sorry it didn't work.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok. It’s not your fault…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know its just.. Hate seeing you like this.. Anyone in pain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Should we try the water again? Or would that be a waste?”

[corvid-steven]

"Never a waste, can always get more."

Crow moved the blanket and tried again, emptying the rest of the canteen onto her belly.

[shy-sunshine-au]

The healing water didn’t do anything.

She teared up before glitching again, sounding panicked.

“?gnikrow ton llits ti si yhW”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry? Are you okay?"

Suddenly very panicked, he grabbed one of her hands.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked at him.

“…os kniht t’nod I”

[corvid-steven]

"I-.. Huh?"

She is lost: no idea what Strawberry said

[shy-sunshine-au]

She could tell that Crow seemed confused. She was confused herself.

She tried to sit up so she could look for something to write with.

[corvid-steven]

She was a little shocked at Strawberry trying to sit up, expecting her to be in pain. Hovering over her, caught between trying to push her back down and letting her do her own thing.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She had managed to sit up for a second before laying back down.

[corvid-steven]

"Please don't strain yourself. Do you need something?"

Worried birb. Gentle hands on her shoulders to prevent her from getting back up (as if itd actually stop her)

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment, then used her two larger hands to pretend to write something down.

[corvid-steven]

"... Ah! Hold on!"

And he rushed off, returning momentarily with a notebook and pen, offering them to Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She gently took the notebook and pen before writing something down and showing it to him.

‘Thanks’

[corvid-steven]

"Of course, here for anything you need.."

Took place sitting back next to her, to better watch them write.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed, but her sigh sounded strange too, just like when she tried to talk before.

[corvid-steven]

Head tilt. Still worried

".. is this.. also gem do you think?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She wrote something down.

‘Likely. I’ve never sounded like this before.’

[corvid-steven]

"Does it.. hurt any more?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

’Still hurts’

[corvid-steven]

"ah... sorry."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok’

[corvid-steven]

"Is it.. worsening? Could talk earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Maybe?’

[corvid-steven]

Crow kinda fell silent. Simply unsure of what to do. Nothing works..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set down the notebook.

[corvid-steven]

He just hugged the fusion. Very gently, didn't want to cause any more damage, hated seeing friend in pain.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She carefully put an arm on his back

[corvid-steven]

"I'm sorry.. you shouldn't be comforting me.. just.. sorry.. I can't fix this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She picked up the notebook.

‘Not your fault.’

[corvid-steven]

a sigh

"I know.. just hate seeing you like this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up a little bit.

[corvid-steven]

"Ah, don't cry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.."

She went to wipe Strawberry's tears.

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok.’

[corvid-steven]

"But it's not! You called me here and I can't do anything! You shouldn't be comforting me right now, you're the one who's hurt!"

He is agitated now, sitting up.

".. You want me to call someone more useful?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She quickly wrote something down.

‘Please stay. Besides, what other ideas to fix this could there even be?’

[corvid-steven]

"I.. I don't know.."

He slumped back down a little but he no longer seemed intent on leaving.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was still for a moment before writing.

‘I’m sorry.’

[corvid-steven]

"Don't be, you have nothing to be sorry about. I'm sorry you're in this position and neither of us can do anything about it.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed softly.

[corvid-steven]

"This should be over soon.. been a while already.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Should we try the healing water one more time?’

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he took the canteen back out and poured some more on Strawberry's navel.

[shy-sunshine-au]

To her surprise, the gem slowly healed until the crack was eventually gone.

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry! Are you.. feeling any better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glitched for a split second before looking at him.

“Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh thank fuck"

Not much of a tackle hug bc she was already at her side, but there still a leap into her arms, squeezing the gem.

"I'm so sorry that took so long, I'm so sorry.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She hugged him back.

“It wasn’t your fault. It’s ok…”

[corvid-steven]

he just relaxing in the knowledge that she is alright tor a moment.

"...oh how.. did I get here? I kinda just.. appeared?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I hugged the crow plush I have and quietly called out for you…”

She gestured to the crow plush, which was currently sitting on the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Oh.. thats good to have, at least.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Is everything back to normal? Can you sit up?"

Back to nursing mode, hovering and worried.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took a second to stretch, then sat up.

[corvid-steven]

"Good! Good.. You want to try and stand for me or rather just stay there for a bit?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I’ll try standing.”

[corvid-steven]

He held a hand out to help support her if she wanted.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She held his hand as she moved over to the edge of the bed.

After taking a breath, she got up off the bed to stand.

[corvid-steven]

"Doing alright?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"Any.. lingering fatigue or pain?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A tiny bit at first, when my gem first healed, but I feel fine now.”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh, That's good."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sat back down on the edge of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Need anything?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shrugged.

[corvid-steven]

"Well.. I'm here if you need anything. Gonna stay and keep watch if you want?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Do you want to stay?”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course. Want to make sure you're okay. Plus sleepovers are never bad!"

A smile! Trying to calm any worry from himself and strawberry

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I mean, it’s not near night yet, so if you want, you could come back later if you have any plans or stuff you need to do. Or I could go with you?”

[corvid-steven]

"I know, just wanted at least to see how you're doing After a day. But! No plans! If you want to get out of the house for a bit I could escort you!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Ok, if you want.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! Anything you'd like to do first?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we get breakfast?”

[corvid-steven]

"Anything you'd like!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we have french toast and bacon?”

[corvid-steven]

"Yup! Would you rather go somewhere or me make them?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we make it together? I don’t want you to do all the work.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! I'd love the help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok then.”

She stood up off of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

Crow followed suit before leasing the way to the kitchen, already beginning ot get stuff out.

"Don't strain yourself if you still feel a bit woozy or weak, okay?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok…”

[corvid-steven]

A smile from the bird! He's already starting to put ingredients into a bowl for the french toast.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”What do you need me to do?”

[corvid-steven]

"Could you get the bacon? We can do oven baked or pan fried, whichever you prefer, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oven baked works.”

She grabbed the pack bacon and set it on the counter.

[corvid-steven]

"You could probably put it in whenever you're ready, it'll take a second."

Squeezing by their big friend to get some bread, Crow had already making the mix

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. How long do you think the French toast will take? So both could be done at around the same time.”

[corvid-steven]

"Can only do a slice or two at a time, but each set barely takes a minute."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Guess I’ll start it now then?”

She grabbed a baking sheet and lined it with foil before laying out some bacon on it.

She then put it in the oven before setting it to 400F and setting the timer.

“Ok, that should take 15 to 20 minutes.”

[corvid-steven]

"Perfect! Gives us plenty of time! How many pieces you want?"

Crow gets a pan out and putting some butter in it to start his process, as if the brown sugar mix wouldn't be enough lubrication.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a second.

“Three is fine.”

[corvid-steven]

"Alright!"

Turned the stove low, can take time since the bacon was just put in.

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Need me to help more? Or are you fine?”

[corvid-steven]

"It's really not much to do, but I appreciate it!"

".. Guess if you want any toppings? Can do like fruit or whipped cream. Butter, maple syrup. Whatever you want, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Syrup and whipped cream sounds good. What toppings do you want?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'd like some fruit or berry, but anything works!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went to go check the fridge.

“I have strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. But I don’t think grapes would be good on french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberries and blueberries are great!"

Happy Crow, lil wing flappies

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I also have chocolate syrup if you want that too.”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm... none for me, thanks."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok.”

She shut the fridge and decided to watch him cook.

[corvid-steven]

Crow hummed as he took a minute finished up the french toasts, piled onto two plates: a stack 3 high, and a stack of 2. Fresh and ready to be dressed!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went over to the fridge and pulled out the maple syrup, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries.

[corvid-steven]

After quickly checking the oven, Crow beought over the plates, sliding the taller stack one towards the taller person.

"Ready! And bacon's almost done!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set the toppings down on the kitchen table.

“Should we wait till the bacon’s done?”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm.. yeah, probably."

Crow grabbed a blueberry to snack on before lightly throwing one at Strawberry

;p

[shy-sunshine-au]

She did her best to gently catch it. Luckily, she succeeded, then ate it.

She picked up a strawberry to snack on before gently tossing one to Crow.

[corvid-steven]

He caught the rebound after it bounced off his head

>:0

"Unprovoked!"

It definitely was not. He snickered as he ate the strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Sorry, I didn’t mean to hit you on the head.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's fine! It's a little berry! Couldn't hurt if tried!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I guess.”

She threw out the end of the strawberry before eating another one.

[corvid-steven]

"Mhm!"

The oven went off

"Bacon's ready!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the oven mitts on her lower pair of hands before taking the pan out of the oven.

[corvid-steven]

Crow got out a set of tongs for the bacon, bc the pan and foil is orob still really hot

"Thanks for your help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You’re welcome. Thanks for making the french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

He handed her the tongs, let them get food first

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Thanks.”

She put some bacon on her plate before handing him the tongs.

[corvid-steven]

"Mhm!"

He picked some for himself, before carrying his plate to the table

[shy-sunshine-au]

She walked over with him, setting her plate on the table before putting syrup and whipped cream on her french toast.

[corvid-steven]

"Tell me if you like it!"

Crow followed suit, whipped cream & fruit before beginning to eat

[shy-sunshine-au]

She cut a piece before eating it.

“It’s really good.”

[corvid-steven]

"Good to hear!"

:D

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oh wait, we should probably get something to drink too, shouldn’t we?”

[corvid-steven]

"If you want! Anything sound good?"

Crow got up after another bite, to get some beverages

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I was thinking of having chocolate milk.”

[corvid-steven]

"That does sounds good."

Crow went and made choco milk! Doesnt take long! Yummy! She hande a glass to his host

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took the glass and set it down.

“Thanks.”

[shy-sunshine-au]

Cracked- Your muse’s gem is now cracked. It can’t heal, but it also can’t get worse. If muse has multiple gems, then mun decides which one is cracked.

The sunlight shone through her bedroom window, shining onto her bed, almost making her looking like she glowing.

She slowly opened her eyes, yawning as she began to stretch.

This was all interrupted by pain suddenly shooting through her body.

She cried out as her body suddenly glitched, trying to keep together.

Tears filled her eyes as she gripped her sheets. Her navel gem hurt. Bad. She knew she should check it, but she was hurt and scared.

She reached out for the crow plush on her nightstand and held it tight, her body suddenly glitching again for a second.

She gently pressed her face against the soft plush.

“C-crow... please...”

-@corvid-steven

[corvid-steven]

*after a second Crow suddenly appeared, standing next to her bed. He looked confused, and was holding a muffin.*

wh-

*he went from confused to shocked to concern when he saw her glitch again*

Strawberry! Are you alright? What's wrong?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She flinched when crow suddenly appeared, gripping her sheets again.

She looked at him, tears falling from her eyes.

“I-It hurts...”

[corvid-steven]

What does, where?

*he set the muffin down and fumbled through his jacket pockets. pulling out a canteen, full of healing water*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She slowly moved, pulling off her blanket before trying to look herself over.

She froze when she saw her cracked navel gem.

She started to panic, breathing quickly.

[corvid-steven]

*he saw it and immediately poured some healing water on it.*

Better?

*seemed worried, stressed. Didn't want friend to be in pain.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She started to cry more when nothing happened.

“W-why isn’t it healing?!”

She grabbed her head.

“H-how did this even happen?! I was sleeping!”

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt work? mega confusion. more concern.*

W-what? Here, drink maybe?

*held the canteen out, other hand on her arm reflexively*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She chugged the healing water, then waited.

Nothing happened.

[corvid-steven]

is there anything I can do? Got any painkillers?

*shes a little frantic rn*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“N-no, I don’t have any. Do those even work on gems?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know, worth a try?

j-just try to relax, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then her body glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

*and he was out. probably gone to nearest pharmacy or anywhere that might hold medicine. gotta be quick, friends in pain. even the hospital-like pharmacy was a freak out, just dont think, no time to think. hurry grab and go*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stayed still, trying her best to relax.

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt take long before her window opened, Crow tumbling in.

Got some! H-here!

*he poured the right dosage into the cap, passing it to her*

Water!

*and hes off again, running to the nearest sink to get her a glass to make the pills easier to swallow, soon returning and offering her it too. Had forgotten about his canteen ,and if there was anything left in it.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the pills in her mouth, then drank the water so she could swallow them.

She sighed, waiting to see if the pills would have any effect.

[corvid-steven]

right..prob take a while

*exhale. calm downa little*

anything I can do for you?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, sorry...”

She held the crow plush, keeping it close.

[corvid-steven]

*a silent nod, at at the edge ofnthe bed*

ssorry..

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok, it’s not your fault...”

There was a pause.

“Maybe while we wait, we can try to figure out how this happened?”

[corvid-steven]

maybe.. but how do we do that?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment.

“Well, I guess we could go over what I know.”

[corvid-steven]

gemstone issue..

healing water doesn't work..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded a little.

“When I went to bed last night, my navel gem was fine. And when I woke up, it was like this...”

She suddenly had a look of horror on her face.

“D-Did someone try to murder me?! But the room looks the same as how it did last night!”

She glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

Who would do that? Why?

*concern, worry flared back up*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I-I don’t know! I don’t know anyone who would want me dead.”

[corvid-steven]

no one would..

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Then how else could this have happened?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I don't know?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up again.

[corvid-steven]

Hey, strawberry, it's gonna be alright

*he cupped her face, trying to calm her*

I'm not leaving until I know you're safe and okay

[shy-sunshine-au]

”But... What if it’s cracked forever?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I'm sure it won't

*he didn't want her to be in that kinda pain, he knows that type of pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why won’t it heal? What’s stopping it?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know..

..curse??

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah, it’s probably that...”

[corvid-steven]

Either way, I'm gonna make sure no one hurts you( okaY?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. Thanks...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course..

.. need anything?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

*a nod, he moved to close the window and door he left open in a rush before standing at her bedside again*

know it hurts.. but try and rest, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok, I’ll try...”

[corvid-steven]

thank you.

*he went and sat down. seems he was gonna keep watch. Just in case.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“You’re welcome...”

She closed her eyes, trying to rest.

[corvid-steven]

*he just watched over the room and her friend, to make sure nothing would happen to her.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

Despite trying to rest, she still looked really uncomfortable.

[corvid-steven]

...

you alright berry?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

anything i can do to help?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I don’t know... Sorry.”

[corvid-steven]

it's alright, dont be sorry. not your fault

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put a hand over her cracked gem.

[corvid-steven]

*he fell silent again, wish he had some way to end the pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”...What did I do to deserve this?”

[corvid-steven]

you didnt do anything, you don't deserve this agony.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why is this happening?”

[corvid-steven]

..I don't know..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went quiet, feeling bad for asking crow that question.

[corvid-steven]

.. but I promise, this is not your fault or punishment. No way you deserve anything like this.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thank you...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course

[shy-sunshine-au]

A moment later, she tried to get up.

[corvid-steven]

everything alright?

*he rushed to her side, offered a hand to help*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Yeah...”

She took his hand.

[corvid-steven]

*he helped her sit and stand up, staying close in case she needed support*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stood for a moment before sitting back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he was a bit confused but might've misinterpreted her movements*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”So tired...”

[corvid-steven]

Ah, fair.. just tell me of you want or need anything, you just stay in bed, okay? I'll get it for you.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She sighed.

“I’m not tired like I need to rest or sleep, I just feel drained...”

[corvid-steven]

I get that.. still best to rest. Dont need to nap or anything. Just. Try not to exert too much energy.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then laid back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he smiled at her, before going back to sit dowm

[shy-sunshine-au]

She rubbed her head a little.

[corvid-steven]

Want me yo bring you a book? Your remote? Game or something?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The remote’s fine.”

[corvid-steven]

*he handed her the remote*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She turns on the tv to a cooking channel.

[corvid-steven]

you're welcome!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She tries to relax again.

[corvid-steven]

*he half paid attention to the tv, just keeping an eye out*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She just quietly watches the tv.

[corvid-steven]

"Guess I never asked, is there any specific area it hurts? Is it sharp or dull pain? Probably should've asked earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It hurts a little on my navel gem and the area around it. But when my form glitches out it kinda stings all over for a second…”

[corvid-steven]

"Hmm..."

Crow is by no means a medical professional, so unsure how to proceed. Same thing with gem stuffs.

"Heat pad? Or ice pack? If it's localized around that gem, maybe can. Numb the pain? I don't know how to prevent glitches other than. Just keeping still, don't move or strain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I don’t know if a gems, well, gem reacts to that stuff, but I guess we could try?”

[corvid-steven]

"You still have the area around it, maybe it'll work there?"

He ran off to get the ice pack and electric blanket, the latter was set aside.

"This'll be a little cold, tell me if it hurts.."

He gingerly set the ice pack directly above her gem

[shy-sunshine-au]

“It doesn’t hurt any more than it already does, but it feels weird…”

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to remove it? Try the heated blanket?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Sure. Maybe that’ll be better?”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he removed the ice pack and set the blanket over her, turning it on.

"Better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A little. I think?”

[corvid-steven]

A sigh of relief.

"That's good.."

He wished he could just remove their pain but. Crow was ill equiped. Could only provide bedside. Which is where he sat again.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was quiet for a moment before speaking again.

“I don’t like this…”

[corvid-steven]

"Don't like what?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The fact that my navel gem is cracked. The fact that it won’t heal. The fact that I have to be in pain. The fact that I don’t know when this will end…”

[corvid-steven]

"Yeah.. I don't like not being to help, and also don't like the pain you're in. If there was a way to help I would do anything."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks Crow…”

She sighed.

“At least it’s not shattered, right?”

[corvid-steven]

"At least.."

He put a hand over his stomach instinctively. Shifting to lean against the bed's headboard.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You ok?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'm fine, don't worry about it. Right now let's focus on you. Is the heating blanket doing alright? Want some extra regular blankets?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The heating blanket is fine by itself for now.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"That's good.. Need anything else? Other ideas?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, not at the moment…”

[corvid-steven]

Another nod, he shifted to criss-cross, hands in his lap, and one wing stretched over behind her head.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glanced at his wing.

[corvid-steven]

Same as always, iridescent bluish-black. Resting protectively against the headboard over her head. No skin contact, just hovering.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stopped looking at it, then took off her shades.

[corvid-steven]

He looked at her inquisitively, focused on the revealed face. Rare to see her (or any sunstone) without the shades.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked back at him.

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to put those on the nightstand?"

He offered to take them, so she didn't have to move

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s fine. I’ll just leave them on the bed.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he leaned back again. Turned his head to look out the window for a bit before turning back to watch over Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”… Sorry if this is boring.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's not, and it's fine! Much rather keep you safe and comfy just.. worried yknow. Still don't know for sure how it happened.. I'll keep an eye out though, for sure."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks…”

She glanced down at her navel gem.

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

A small smile before he followed her gaze to her own gem.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed.

[corvid-steven]

"Something wrong?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I just want my gem to heal already. But the healing water didn’t work…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know.. I'm sorry it didn't work.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok. It’s not your fault…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know its just.. Hate seeing you like this.. Anyone in pain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Should we try the water again? Or would that be a waste?”

[corvid-steven]

"Never a waste, can always get more."

Crow moved the blanket and tried again, emptying the rest of the canteen onto her belly.

[shy-sunshine-au]

The healing water didn’t do anything.

She teared up before glitching again, sounding panicked.

“?gnikrow ton llits ti si yhW”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry? Are you okay?"

Suddenly very panicked, he grabbed one of her hands.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked at him.

“…os kniht t’nod I”

[corvid-steven]

"I-.. Huh?"

She is lost: no idea what Strawberry said

[shy-sunshine-au]

She could tell that Crow seemed confused. She was confused herself.

She tried to sit up so she could look for something to write with.

[corvid-steven]

She was a little shocked at Strawberry trying to sit up, expecting her to be in pain. Hovering over her, caught between trying to push her back down and letting her do her own thing.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She had managed to sit up for a second before laying back down.

[corvid-steven]

"Please don't strain yourself. Do you need something?"

Worried birb. Gentle hands on her shoulders to prevent her from getting back up (as if itd actually stop her)

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment, then used her two larger hands to pretend to write something down.

[corvid-steven]

"... Ah! Hold on!"

And he rushed off, returning momentarily with a notebook and pen, offering them to Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She gently took the notebook and pen before writing something down and showing it to him.

‘Thanks’

[corvid-steven]

"Of course, here for anything you need.."

Took place sitting back next to her, to better watch them write.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed, but her sigh sounded strange too, just like when she tried to talk before.

[corvid-steven]

Head tilt. Still worried

".. is this.. also gem do you think?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She wrote something down.

‘Likely. I’ve never sounded like this before.’

[corvid-steven]

"Does it.. hurt any more?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

’Still hurts’

[corvid-steven]

"ah... sorry."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok’

[corvid-steven]

"Is it.. worsening? Could talk earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Maybe?’

[corvid-steven]

Crow kinda fell silent. Simply unsure of what to do. Nothing works..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set down the notebook.

[corvid-steven]

He just hugged the fusion. Very gently, didn't want to cause any more damage, hated seeing friend in pain.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She carefully put an arm on his back

[corvid-steven]

"I'm sorry.. you shouldn't be comforting me.. just.. sorry.. I can't fix this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She picked up the notebook.

‘Not your fault.’

[corvid-steven]

a sigh

"I know.. just hate seeing you like this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up a little bit.

[corvid-steven]

"Ah, don't cry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.."

She went to wipe Strawberry's tears.

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok.’

[corvid-steven]

"But it's not! You called me here and I can't do anything! You shouldn't be comforting me right now, you're the one who's hurt!"

He is agitated now, sitting up.

".. You want me to call someone more useful?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She quickly wrote something down.

‘Please stay. Besides, what other ideas to fix this could there even be?’

[corvid-steven]

"I.. I don't know.."

He slumped back down a little but he no longer seemed intent on leaving.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was still for a moment before writing.

‘I’m sorry.’

[corvid-steven]

"Don't be, you have nothing to be sorry about. I'm sorry you're in this position and neither of us can do anything about it.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed softly.

[corvid-steven]

"This should be over soon.. been a while already.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Should we try the healing water one more time?’

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he took the canteen back out and poured some more on Strawberry's navel.

[shy-sunshine-au]

To her surprise, the gem slowly healed until the crack was eventually gone.

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry! Are you.. feeling any better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glitched for a split second before looking at him.

“Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh thank fuck"

Not much of a tackle hug bc she was already at her side, but there still a leap into her arms, squeezing the gem.

"I'm so sorry that took so long, I'm so sorry.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She hugged him back.

“It wasn’t your fault. It’s ok…”

[corvid-steven]

he just relaxing in the knowledge that she is alright tor a moment.

"...oh how.. did I get here? I kinda just.. appeared?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I hugged the crow plush I have and quietly called out for you…”

She gestured to the crow plush, which was currently sitting on the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Oh.. thats good to have, at least.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Is everything back to normal? Can you sit up?"

Back to nursing mode, hovering and worried.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took a second to stretch, then sat up.

[corvid-steven]

"Good! Good.. You want to try and stand for me or rather just stay there for a bit?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I’ll try standing.”

[corvid-steven]

He held a hand out to help support her if she wanted.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She held his hand as she moved over to the edge of the bed.

After taking a breath, she got up off the bed to stand.

[corvid-steven]

"Doing alright?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"Any.. lingering fatigue or pain?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A tiny bit at first, when my gem first healed, but I feel fine now.”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh, That's good."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sat back down on the edge of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Need anything?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shrugged.

[corvid-steven]

"Well.. I'm here if you need anything. Gonna stay and keep watch if you want?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Do you want to stay?”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course. Want to make sure you're okay. Plus sleepovers are never bad!"

A smile! Trying to calm any worry from himself and strawberry

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I mean, it’s not near night yet, so if you want, you could come back later if you have any plans or stuff you need to do. Or I could go with you?”

[corvid-steven]

"I know, just wanted at least to see how you're doing After a day. But! No plans! If you want to get out of the house for a bit I could escort you!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Ok, if you want.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! Anything you'd like to do first?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we get breakfast?”

[corvid-steven]

"Anything you'd like!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we have french toast and bacon?”

[corvid-steven]

"Yup! Would you rather go somewhere or me make them?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we make it together? I don’t want you to do all the work.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! I'd love the help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok then.”

She stood up off of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

Crow followed suit before leasing the way to the kitchen, already beginning ot get stuff out.

"Don't strain yourself if you still feel a bit woozy or weak, okay?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok…”

[corvid-steven]

A smile from the bird! He's already starting to put ingredients into a bowl for the french toast.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”What do you need me to do?”

[corvid-steven]

"Could you get the bacon? We can do oven baked or pan fried, whichever you prefer, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oven baked works.”

She grabbed the pack bacon and set it on the counter.

[corvid-steven]

"You could probably put it in whenever you're ready, it'll take a second."

Squeezing by their big friend to get some bread, Crow had already making the mix

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. How long do you think the French toast will take? So both could be done at around the same time.”

[corvid-steven]

"Can only do a slice or two at a time, but each set barely takes a minute."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Guess I’ll start it now then?”

She grabbed a baking sheet and lined it with foil before laying out some bacon on it.

She then put it in the oven before setting it to 400F and setting the timer.

“Ok, that should take 15 to 20 minutes.”

[corvid-steven]

"Perfect! Gives us plenty of time! How many pieces you want?"

Crow gets a pan out and putting some butter in it to start his process, as if the brown sugar mix wouldn't be enough lubrication.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a second.

“Three is fine.”

[corvid-steven]

"Alright!"

Turned the stove low, can take time since the bacon was just put in.

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Need me to help more? Or are you fine?”

[corvid-steven]

"It's really not much to do, but I appreciate it!"

".. Guess if you want any toppings? Can do like fruit or whipped cream. Butter, maple syrup. Whatever you want, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Syrup and whipped cream sounds good. What toppings do you want?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'd like some fruit or berry, but anything works!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went to go check the fridge.

“I have strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. But I don’t think grapes would be good on french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberries and blueberries are great!"

Happy Crow, lil wing flappies

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I also have chocolate syrup if you want that too.”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm... none for me, thanks."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok.”

She shut the fridge and decided to watch him cook.

[corvid-steven]

Crow hummed as he took a minute finished up the french toasts, piled onto two plates: a stack 3 high, and a stack of 2. Fresh and ready to be dressed!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went over to the fridge and pulled out the maple syrup, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries.

[corvid-steven]

After quickly checking the oven, Crow beought over the plates, sliding the taller stack one towards the taller person.

"Ready! And bacon's almost done!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set the toppings down on the kitchen table.

“Should we wait till the bacon’s done?”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm.. yeah, probably."

Crow grabbed a blueberry to snack on before lightly throwing one at Strawberry

;p

[shy-sunshine-au]

She did her best to gently catch it. Luckily, she succeeded, then ate it.

She picked up a strawberry to snack on before gently tossing one to Crow.

[corvid-steven]

He caught the rebound after it bounced off his head

>:0

"Unprovoked!"

It definitely was not. He snickered as he ate the strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Sorry, I didn’t mean to hit you on the head.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's fine! It's a little berry! Couldn't hurt if tried!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I guess.”

She threw out the end of the strawberry before eating another one.

[corvid-steven]

"Mhm!"

The oven went off

"Bacon's ready!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the oven mitts on her lower pair of hands before taking the pan out of the oven.

[corvid-steven]

Crow got out a set of tongs for the bacon, bc the pan and foil is orob still really hot

"Thanks for your help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You’re welcome. Thanks for making the french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

He handed her the tongs, let them get food first

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Thanks.”

She put some bacon on her plate before handing him the tongs.

[corvid-steven]

"Mhm!"

He picked some for himself, before carrying his plate to the table

[shy-sunshine-au]

She walked over with him, setting her plate on the table before putting syrup and whipped cream on her french toast.

[corvid-steven]

"Tell me if you like it!"

Crow followed suit, whipped cream & fruit before beginning to eat

[shy-sunshine-au]

She cut a piece before eating it.

“It’s really good.”

[corvid-steven]

"Good to hear!"

:D

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oh wait, we should probably get something to drink too, shouldn’t we?”

[corvid-steven]

"If you want! Anything sound good?"

Crow got up after another bite, to get some beverages

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I was thinking of having chocolate milk.”

[shy-sunshine-au]

Cracked- Your muse’s gem is now cracked. It can’t heal, but it also can’t get worse. If muse has multiple gems, then mun decides which one is cracked.

The sunlight shone through her bedroom window, shining onto her bed, almost making her looking like she glowing.

She slowly opened her eyes, yawning as she began to stretch.

This was all interrupted by pain suddenly shooting through her body.

She cried out as her body suddenly glitched, trying to keep together.

Tears filled her eyes as she gripped her sheets. Her navel gem hurt. Bad. She knew she should check it, but she was hurt and scared.

She reached out for the crow plush on her nightstand and held it tight, her body suddenly glitching again for a second.

She gently pressed her face against the soft plush.

“C-crow... please...”

-@corvid-steven

[corvid-steven]

*after a second Crow suddenly appeared, standing next to her bed. He looked confused, and was holding a muffin.*

wh-

*he went from confused to shocked to concern when he saw her glitch again*

Strawberry! Are you alright? What's wrong?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She flinched when crow suddenly appeared, gripping her sheets again.

She looked at him, tears falling from her eyes.

“I-It hurts...”

[corvid-steven]

What does, where?

*he set the muffin down and fumbled through his jacket pockets. pulling out a canteen, full of healing water*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She slowly moved, pulling off her blanket before trying to look herself over.

She froze when she saw her cracked navel gem.

She started to panic, breathing quickly.

[corvid-steven]

*he saw it and immediately poured some healing water on it.*

Better?

*seemed worried, stressed. Didn't want friend to be in pain.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She started to cry more when nothing happened.

“W-why isn’t it healing?!”

She grabbed her head.

“H-how did this even happen?! I was sleeping!”

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt work? mega confusion. more concern.*

W-what? Here, drink maybe?

*held the canteen out, other hand on her arm reflexively*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She chugged the healing water, then waited.

Nothing happened.

[corvid-steven]

is there anything I can do? Got any painkillers?

*shes a little frantic rn*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“N-no, I don’t have any. Do those even work on gems?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know, worth a try?

j-just try to relax, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then her body glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

*and he was out. probably gone to nearest pharmacy or anywhere that might hold medicine. gotta be quick, friends in pain. even the hospital-like pharmacy was a freak out, just dont think, no time to think. hurry grab and go*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stayed still, trying her best to relax.

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt take long before her window opened, Crow tumbling in.

Got some! H-here!

*he poured the right dosage into the cap, passing it to her*

Water!

*and hes off again, running to the nearest sink to get her a glass to make the pills easier to swallow, soon returning and offering her it too. Had forgotten about his canteen ,and if there was anything left in it.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the pills in her mouth, then drank the water so she could swallow them.

She sighed, waiting to see if the pills would have any effect.

[corvid-steven]

right..prob take a while

*exhale. calm downa little*

anything I can do for you?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, sorry...”

She held the crow plush, keeping it close.

[corvid-steven]

*a silent nod, at at the edge ofnthe bed*

ssorry..

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok, it’s not your fault...”

There was a pause.

“Maybe while we wait, we can try to figure out how this happened?”

[corvid-steven]

maybe.. but how do we do that?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment.

“Well, I guess we could go over what I know.”

[corvid-steven]

gemstone issue..

healing water doesn't work..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded a little.

“When I went to bed last night, my navel gem was fine. And when I woke up, it was like this...”

She suddenly had a look of horror on her face.

“D-Did someone try to murder me?! But the room looks the same as how it did last night!”

She glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

Who would do that? Why?

*concern, worry flared back up*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I-I don’t know! I don’t know anyone who would want me dead.”

[corvid-steven]

no one would..

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Then how else could this have happened?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I don't know?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up again.

[corvid-steven]

Hey, strawberry, it's gonna be alright

*he cupped her face, trying to calm her*

I'm not leaving until I know you're safe and okay

[shy-sunshine-au]

”But... What if it’s cracked forever?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I'm sure it won't

*he didn't want her to be in that kinda pain, he knows that type of pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why won’t it heal? What’s stopping it?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know..

..curse??

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah, it’s probably that...”

[corvid-steven]

Either way, I'm gonna make sure no one hurts you( okaY?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. Thanks...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course..

.. need anything?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

*a nod, he moved to close the window and door he left open in a rush before standing at her bedside again*

know it hurts.. but try and rest, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok, I’ll try...”

[corvid-steven]

thank you.

*he went and sat down. seems he was gonna keep watch. Just in case.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“You’re welcome...”

She closed her eyes, trying to rest.

[corvid-steven]

*he just watched over the room and her friend, to make sure nothing would happen to her.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

Despite trying to rest, she still looked really uncomfortable.

[corvid-steven]

...

you alright berry?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

anything i can do to help?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I don’t know... Sorry.”

[corvid-steven]

it's alright, dont be sorry. not your fault

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put a hand over her cracked gem.

[corvid-steven]

*he fell silent again, wish he had some way to end the pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”...What did I do to deserve this?”

[corvid-steven]

you didnt do anything, you don't deserve this agony.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why is this happening?”

[corvid-steven]

..I don't know..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went quiet, feeling bad for asking crow that question.

[corvid-steven]

.. but I promise, this is not your fault or punishment. No way you deserve anything like this.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thank you...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course

[shy-sunshine-au]

A moment later, she tried to get up.

[corvid-steven]

everything alright?

*he rushed to her side, offered a hand to help*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Yeah...”

She took his hand.

[corvid-steven]

*he helped her sit and stand up, staying close in case she needed support*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stood for a moment before sitting back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he was a bit confused but might've misinterpreted her movements*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”So tired...”

[corvid-steven]

Ah, fair.. just tell me of you want or need anything, you just stay in bed, okay? I'll get it for you.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She sighed.

“I’m not tired like I need to rest or sleep, I just feel drained...”

[corvid-steven]

I get that.. still best to rest. Dont need to nap or anything. Just. Try not to exert too much energy.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then laid back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he smiled at her, before going back to sit dowm

[shy-sunshine-au]

She rubbed her head a little.

[corvid-steven]

Want me yo bring you a book? Your remote? Game or something?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The remote’s fine.”

[corvid-steven]

*he handed her the remote*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She turns on the tv to a cooking channel.

[corvid-steven]

you're welcome!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She tries to relax again.

[corvid-steven]

*he half paid attention to the tv, just keeping an eye out*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She just quietly watches the tv.

[corvid-steven]

"Guess I never asked, is there any specific area it hurts? Is it sharp or dull pain? Probably should've asked earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It hurts a little on my navel gem and the area around it. But when my form glitches out it kinda stings all over for a second…”

[corvid-steven]

"Hmm..."

Crow is by no means a medical professional, so unsure how to proceed. Same thing with gem stuffs.

"Heat pad? Or ice pack? If it's localized around that gem, maybe can. Numb the pain? I don't know how to prevent glitches other than. Just keeping still, don't move or strain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I don’t know if a gems, well, gem reacts to that stuff, but I guess we could try?”

[corvid-steven]

"You still have the area around it, maybe it'll work there?"

He ran off to get the ice pack and electric blanket, the latter was set aside.

"This'll be a little cold, tell me if it hurts.."

He gingerly set the ice pack directly above her gem

[shy-sunshine-au]

“It doesn’t hurt any more than it already does, but it feels weird…”

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to remove it? Try the heated blanket?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Sure. Maybe that’ll be better?”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he removed the ice pack and set the blanket over her, turning it on.

"Better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A little. I think?”

[corvid-steven]

A sigh of relief.

"That's good.."

He wished he could just remove their pain but. Crow was ill equiped. Could only provide bedside. Which is where he sat again.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was quiet for a moment before speaking again.

“I don’t like this…”

[corvid-steven]

"Don't like what?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The fact that my navel gem is cracked. The fact that it won’t heal. The fact that I have to be in pain. The fact that I don’t know when this will end…”

[corvid-steven]

"Yeah.. I don't like not being to help, and also don't like the pain you're in. If there was a way to help I would do anything."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks Crow…”

She sighed.

“At least it’s not shattered, right?”

[corvid-steven]

"At least.."

He put a hand over his stomach instinctively. Shifting to lean against the bed's headboard.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You ok?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'm fine, don't worry about it. Right now let's focus on you. Is the heating blanket doing alright? Want some extra regular blankets?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The heating blanket is fine by itself for now.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"That's good.. Need anything else? Other ideas?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, not at the moment…”

[corvid-steven]

Another nod, he shifted to criss-cross, hands in his lap, and one wing stretched over behind her head.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glanced at his wing.

[corvid-steven]

Same as always, iridescent bluish-black. Resting protectively against the headboard over her head. No skin contact, just hovering.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stopped looking at it, then took off her shades.

[corvid-steven]

He looked at her inquisitively, focused on the revealed face. Rare to see her (or any sunstone) without the shades.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked back at him.

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to put those on the nightstand?"

He offered to take them, so she didn't have to move

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s fine. I’ll just leave them on the bed.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he leaned back again. Turned his head to look out the window for a bit before turning back to watch over Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”… Sorry if this is boring.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's not, and it's fine! Much rather keep you safe and comfy just.. worried yknow. Still don't know for sure how it happened.. I'll keep an eye out though, for sure."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks…”

She glanced down at her navel gem.

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

A small smile before he followed her gaze to her own gem.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed.

[corvid-steven]

"Something wrong?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I just want my gem to heal already. But the healing water didn’t work…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know.. I'm sorry it didn't work.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok. It’s not your fault…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know its just.. Hate seeing you like this.. Anyone in pain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Should we try the water again? Or would that be a waste?”

[corvid-steven]

"Never a waste, can always get more."

Crow moved the blanket and tried again, emptying the rest of the canteen onto her belly.

[shy-sunshine-au]

The healing water didn’t do anything.

She teared up before glitching again, sounding panicked.

“?gnikrow ton llits ti si yhW”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry? Are you okay?"

Suddenly very panicked, he grabbed one of her hands.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked at him.

“…os kniht t’nod I”

[corvid-steven]

"I-.. Huh?"

She is lost: no idea what Strawberry said

[shy-sunshine-au]

She could tell that Crow seemed confused. She was confused herself.

She tried to sit up so she could look for something to write with.

[corvid-steven]

She was a little shocked at Strawberry trying to sit up, expecting her to be in pain. Hovering over her, caught between trying to push her back down and letting her do her own thing.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She had managed to sit up for a second before laying back down.

[corvid-steven]

"Please don't strain yourself. Do you need something?"

Worried birb. Gentle hands on her shoulders to prevent her from getting back up (as if itd actually stop her)

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment, then used her two larger hands to pretend to write something down.

[corvid-steven]

"... Ah! Hold on!"

And he rushed off, returning momentarily with a notebook and pen, offering them to Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She gently took the notebook and pen before writing something down and showing it to him.

‘Thanks’

[corvid-steven]

"Of course, here for anything you need.."

Took place sitting back next to her, to better watch them write.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed, but her sigh sounded strange too, just like when she tried to talk before.

[corvid-steven]

Head tilt. Still worried

".. is this.. also gem do you think?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She wrote something down.

‘Likely. I’ve never sounded like this before.’

[corvid-steven]

"Does it.. hurt any more?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

’Still hurts’

[corvid-steven]

"ah... sorry."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok’

[corvid-steven]

"Is it.. worsening? Could talk earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Maybe?’

[corvid-steven]

Crow kinda fell silent. Simply unsure of what to do. Nothing works..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set down the notebook.

[corvid-steven]

He just hugged the fusion. Very gently, didn't want to cause any more damage, hated seeing friend in pain.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She carefully put an arm on his back

[corvid-steven]

"I'm sorry.. you shouldn't be comforting me.. just.. sorry.. I can't fix this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She picked up the notebook.

‘Not your fault.’

[corvid-steven]

a sigh

"I know.. just hate seeing you like this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up a little bit.

[corvid-steven]

"Ah, don't cry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.."

She went to wipe Strawberry's tears.

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok.’

[corvid-steven]

"But it's not! You called me here and I can't do anything! You shouldn't be comforting me right now, you're the one who's hurt!"

He is agitated now, sitting up.

".. You want me to call someone more useful?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She quickly wrote something down.

‘Please stay. Besides, what other ideas to fix this could there even be?’

[corvid-steven]

"I.. I don't know.."

He slumped back down a little but he no longer seemed intent on leaving.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was still for a moment before writing.

‘I’m sorry.’

[corvid-steven]

"Don't be, you have nothing to be sorry about. I'm sorry you're in this position and neither of us can do anything about it.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed softly.

[corvid-steven]

"This should be over soon.. been a while already.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Should we try the healing water one more time?’

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he took the canteen back out and poured some more on Strawberry's navel.

[shy-sunshine-au]

To her surprise, the gem slowly healed until the crack was eventually gone.

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry! Are you.. feeling any better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glitched for a split second before looking at him.

“Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh thank fuck"

Not much of a tackle hug bc she was already at her side, but there still a leap into her arms, squeezing the gem.

"I'm so sorry that took so long, I'm so sorry.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She hugged him back.

“It wasn’t your fault. It’s ok…”

[corvid-steven]

he just relaxing in the knowledge that she is alright tor a moment.

"...oh how.. did I get here? I kinda just.. appeared?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I hugged the crow plush I have and quietly called out for you…”

She gestured to the crow plush, which was currently sitting on the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Oh.. thats good to have, at least.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Is everything back to normal? Can you sit up?"

Back to nursing mode, hovering and worried.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took a second to stretch, then sat up.

[corvid-steven]

"Good! Good.. You want to try and stand for me or rather just stay there for a bit?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I’ll try standing.”

[corvid-steven]

He held a hand out to help support her if she wanted.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She held his hand as she moved over to the edge of the bed.

After taking a breath, she got up off the bed to stand.

[corvid-steven]

"Doing alright?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"Any.. lingering fatigue or pain?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A tiny bit at first, when my gem first healed, but I feel fine now.”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh, That's good."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sat back down on the edge of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Need anything?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shrugged.

[corvid-steven]

"Well.. I'm here if you need anything. Gonna stay and keep watch if you want?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Do you want to stay?”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course. Want to make sure you're okay. Plus sleepovers are never bad!"

A smile! Trying to calm any worry from himself and strawberry

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I mean, it’s not near night yet, so if you want, you could come back later if you have any plans or stuff you need to do. Or I could go with you?”

[corvid-steven]

"I know, just wanted at least to see how you're doing After a day. But! No plans! If you want to get out of the house for a bit I could escort you!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Ok, if you want.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! Anything you'd like to do first?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we get breakfast?”

[corvid-steven]

"Anything you'd like!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we have french toast and bacon?”

[corvid-steven]

"Yup! Would you rather go somewhere or me make them?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we make it together? I don’t want you to do all the work.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! I'd love the help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok then.”

She stood up off of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

Crow followed suit before leasing the way to the kitchen, already beginning ot get stuff out.

"Don't strain yourself if you still feel a bit woozy or weak, okay?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok…”

[corvid-steven]

A smile from the bird! He's already starting to put ingredients into a bowl for the french toast.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”What do you need me to do?”

[corvid-steven]

"Could you get the bacon? We can do oven baked or pan fried, whichever you prefer, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oven baked works.”

She grabbed the pack bacon and set it on the counter.

[corvid-steven]

"You could probably put it in whenever you're ready, it'll take a second."

Squeezing by their big friend to get some bread, Crow had already making the mix

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. How long do you think the French toast will take? So both could be done at around the same time.”

[corvid-steven]

"Can only do a slice or two at a time, but each set barely takes a minute."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Guess I’ll start it now then?”

She grabbed a baking sheet and lined it with foil before laying out some bacon on it.

She then put it in the oven before setting it to 400F and setting the timer.

“Ok, that should take 15 to 20 minutes.”

[corvid-steven]

"Perfect! Gives us plenty of time! How many pieces you want?"

Crow gets a pan out and putting some butter in it to start his process, as if the brown sugar mix wouldn't be enough lubrication.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a second.

“Three is fine.”

[corvid-steven]

"Alright!"

Turned the stove low, can take time since the bacon was just put in.

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Need me to help more? Or are you fine?”

[corvid-steven]

"It's really not much to do, but I appreciate it!"

".. Guess if you want any toppings? Can do like fruit or whipped cream. Butter, maple syrup. Whatever you want, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Syrup and whipped cream sounds good. What toppings do you want?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'd like some fruit or berry, but anything works!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went to go check the fridge.

“I have strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. But I don’t think grapes would be good on french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberries and blueberries are great!"

Happy Crow, lil wing flappies

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I also have chocolate syrup if you want that too.”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm... none for me, thanks."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok.”

She shut the fridge and decided to watch him cook.

[corvid-steven]

Crow hummed as he took a minute finished up the french toasts, piled onto two plates: a stack 3 high, and a stack of 2. Fresh and ready to be dressed!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went over to the fridge and pulled out the maple syrup, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries.

[corvid-steven]

After quickly checking the oven, Crow beought over the plates, sliding the taller stack one towards the taller person.

"Ready! And bacon's almost done!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set the toppings down on the kitchen table.

“Should we wait till the bacon’s done?”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm.. yeah, probably."

Crow grabbed a blueberry to snack on before lightly throwing one at Strawberry

;p

[shy-sunshine-au]

She did her best to gently catch it. Luckily, she succeeded, then ate it.

She picked up a strawberry to snack on before gently tossing one to Crow.

[corvid-steven]

He caught the rebound after it bounced off his head

>:0

"Unprovoked!"

It definitely was not. He snickered as he ate the strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Sorry, I didn’t mean to hit you on the head.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's fine! It's a little berry! Couldn't hurt if tried!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I guess.”

She threw out the end of the strawberry before eating another one.

[corvid-steven]

"Mhm!"

The oven went off

"Bacon's ready!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the oven mitts on her lower pair of hands before taking the pan out of the oven.

[corvid-steven]

Crow got out a set of tongs for the bacon, bc the pan and foil is orob still really hot

"Thanks for your help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You’re welcome. Thanks for making the french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

He handed her the tongs, let them get food first

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Thanks.”

She put some bacon on her plate before handing him the tongs.

[corvid-steven]

"Mhm!"

He picked some for himself, before carrying his plate to the table

[shy-sunshine-au]

She walked over with him, setting her plate on the table before putting syrup and whipped cream on her french toast.

[corvid-steven]

"Tell me if you like it!"

Crow followed suit, whipped cream & fruit before beginning to eat

[shy-sunshine-au]

She cut a piece before eating it.

“It’s really good.”

[corvid-steven]

"Good to hear!"

:D

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oh wait, we should probably get something to drink too, shouldn’t we?”

[shy-sunshine-au]

Cracked- Your muse’s gem is now cracked. It can’t heal, but it also can’t get worse. If muse has multiple gems, then mun decides which one is cracked.

The sunlight shone through her bedroom window, shining onto her bed, almost making her looking like she glowing.

She slowly opened her eyes, yawning as she began to stretch.

This was all interrupted by pain suddenly shooting through her body.

She cried out as her body suddenly glitched, trying to keep together.

Tears filled her eyes as she gripped her sheets. Her navel gem hurt. Bad. She knew she should check it, but she was hurt and scared.

She reached out for the crow plush on her nightstand and held it tight, her body suddenly glitching again for a second.

She gently pressed her face against the soft plush.

“C-crow... please...”

-@corvid-steven

[corvid-steven]

*after a second Crow suddenly appeared, standing next to her bed. He looked confused, and was holding a muffin.*

wh-

*he went from confused to shocked to concern when he saw her glitch again*

Strawberry! Are you alright? What's wrong?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She flinched when crow suddenly appeared, gripping her sheets again.

She looked at him, tears falling from her eyes.

“I-It hurts...”

[corvid-steven]

What does, where?

*he set the muffin down and fumbled through his jacket pockets. pulling out a canteen, full of healing water*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She slowly moved, pulling off her blanket before trying to look herself over.

She froze when she saw her cracked navel gem.

She started to panic, breathing quickly.

[corvid-steven]

*he saw it and immediately poured some healing water on it.*

Better?

*seemed worried, stressed. Didn't want friend to be in pain.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She started to cry more when nothing happened.

“W-why isn’t it healing?!”

She grabbed her head.

“H-how did this even happen?! I was sleeping!”

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt work? mega confusion. more concern.*

W-what? Here, drink maybe?

*held the canteen out, other hand on her arm reflexively*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She chugged the healing water, then waited.

Nothing happened.

[corvid-steven]

is there anything I can do? Got any painkillers?

*shes a little frantic rn*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“N-no, I don’t have any. Do those even work on gems?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know, worth a try?

j-just try to relax, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then her body glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

*and he was out. probably gone to nearest pharmacy or anywhere that might hold medicine. gotta be quick, friends in pain. even the hospital-like pharmacy was a freak out, just dont think, no time to think. hurry grab and go*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stayed still, trying her best to relax.

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt take long before her window opened, Crow tumbling in.

Got some! H-here!

*he poured the right dosage into the cap, passing it to her*

Water!

*and hes off again, running to the nearest sink to get her a glass to make the pills easier to swallow, soon returning and offering her it too. Had forgotten about his canteen ,and if there was anything left in it.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the pills in her mouth, then drank the water so she could swallow them.

She sighed, waiting to see if the pills would have any effect.

[corvid-steven]

right..prob take a while

*exhale. calm downa little*

anything I can do for you?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, sorry...”

She held the crow plush, keeping it close.

[corvid-steven]

*a silent nod, at at the edge ofnthe bed*

ssorry..

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok, it’s not your fault...”

There was a pause.

“Maybe while we wait, we can try to figure out how this happened?”

[corvid-steven]

maybe.. but how do we do that?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment.

“Well, I guess we could go over what I know.”

[corvid-steven]

gemstone issue..

healing water doesn't work..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded a little.

“When I went to bed last night, my navel gem was fine. And when I woke up, it was like this...”

She suddenly had a look of horror on her face.

“D-Did someone try to murder me?! But the room looks the same as how it did last night!”

She glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

Who would do that? Why?

*concern, worry flared back up*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I-I don’t know! I don’t know anyone who would want me dead.”

[corvid-steven]

no one would..

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Then how else could this have happened?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I don't know?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up again.

[corvid-steven]

Hey, strawberry, it's gonna be alright

*he cupped her face, trying to calm her*

I'm not leaving until I know you're safe and okay

[shy-sunshine-au]

”But... What if it’s cracked forever?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I'm sure it won't

*he didn't want her to be in that kinda pain, he knows that type of pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why won’t it heal? What’s stopping it?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know..

..curse??

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah, it’s probably that...”

[corvid-steven]

Either way, I'm gonna make sure no one hurts you( okaY?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. Thanks...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course..

.. need anything?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

*a nod, he moved to close the window and door he left open in a rush before standing at her bedside again*

know it hurts.. but try and rest, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok, I’ll try...”

[corvid-steven]

thank you.

*he went and sat down. seems he was gonna keep watch. Just in case.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“You’re welcome...”

She closed her eyes, trying to rest.

[corvid-steven]

*he just watched over the room and her friend, to make sure nothing would happen to her.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

Despite trying to rest, she still looked really uncomfortable.

[corvid-steven]

...

you alright berry?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

anything i can do to help?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I don’t know... Sorry.”

[corvid-steven]

it's alright, dont be sorry. not your fault

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put a hand over her cracked gem.

[corvid-steven]

*he fell silent again, wish he had some way to end the pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”...What did I do to deserve this?”

[corvid-steven]

you didnt do anything, you don't deserve this agony.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why is this happening?”

[corvid-steven]

..I don't know..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went quiet, feeling bad for asking crow that question.

[corvid-steven]

.. but I promise, this is not your fault or punishment. No way you deserve anything like this.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thank you...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course

[shy-sunshine-au]

A moment later, she tried to get up.

[corvid-steven]

everything alright?

*he rushed to her side, offered a hand to help*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Yeah...”

She took his hand.

[corvid-steven]

*he helped her sit and stand up, staying close in case she needed support*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stood for a moment before sitting back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he was a bit confused but might've misinterpreted her movements*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”So tired...”

[corvid-steven]

Ah, fair.. just tell me of you want or need anything, you just stay in bed, okay? I'll get it for you.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She sighed.

“I’m not tired like I need to rest or sleep, I just feel drained...”

[corvid-steven]

I get that.. still best to rest. Dont need to nap or anything. Just. Try not to exert too much energy.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then laid back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he smiled at her, before going back to sit dowm

[shy-sunshine-au]

She rubbed her head a little.

[corvid-steven]

Want me yo bring you a book? Your remote? Game or something?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The remote’s fine.”

[corvid-steven]

*he handed her the remote*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She turns on the tv to a cooking channel.

[corvid-steven]

you're welcome!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She tries to relax again.

[corvid-steven]

*he half paid attention to the tv, just keeping an eye out*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She just quietly watches the tv.

[corvid-steven]

"Guess I never asked, is there any specific area it hurts? Is it sharp or dull pain? Probably should've asked earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It hurts a little on my navel gem and the area around it. But when my form glitches out it kinda stings all over for a second…”

[corvid-steven]

"Hmm..."

Crow is by no means a medical professional, so unsure how to proceed. Same thing with gem stuffs.

"Heat pad? Or ice pack? If it's localized around that gem, maybe can. Numb the pain? I don't know how to prevent glitches other than. Just keeping still, don't move or strain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I don’t know if a gems, well, gem reacts to that stuff, but I guess we could try?”

[corvid-steven]

"You still have the area around it, maybe it'll work there?"

He ran off to get the ice pack and electric blanket, the latter was set aside.

"This'll be a little cold, tell me if it hurts.."

He gingerly set the ice pack directly above her gem

[shy-sunshine-au]

“It doesn’t hurt any more than it already does, but it feels weird…”

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to remove it? Try the heated blanket?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Sure. Maybe that’ll be better?”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he removed the ice pack and set the blanket over her, turning it on.

"Better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A little. I think?”

[corvid-steven]

A sigh of relief.

"That's good.."

He wished he could just remove their pain but. Crow was ill equiped. Could only provide bedside. Which is where he sat again.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was quiet for a moment before speaking again.

“I don’t like this…”

[corvid-steven]

"Don't like what?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The fact that my navel gem is cracked. The fact that it won’t heal. The fact that I have to be in pain. The fact that I don’t know when this will end…”

[corvid-steven]

"Yeah.. I don't like not being to help, and also don't like the pain you're in. If there was a way to help I would do anything."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks Crow…”

She sighed.

“At least it’s not shattered, right?”

[corvid-steven]

"At least.."

He put a hand over his stomach instinctively. Shifting to lean against the bed's headboard.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You ok?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'm fine, don't worry about it. Right now let's focus on you. Is the heating blanket doing alright? Want some extra regular blankets?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The heating blanket is fine by itself for now.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"That's good.. Need anything else? Other ideas?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, not at the moment…”

[corvid-steven]

Another nod, he shifted to criss-cross, hands in his lap, and one wing stretched over behind her head.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glanced at his wing.

[corvid-steven]

Same as always, iridescent bluish-black. Resting protectively against the headboard over her head. No skin contact, just hovering.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stopped looking at it, then took off her shades.

[corvid-steven]

He looked at her inquisitively, focused on the revealed face. Rare to see her (or any sunstone) without the shades.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked back at him.

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to put those on the nightstand?"

He offered to take them, so she didn't have to move

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s fine. I’ll just leave them on the bed.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he leaned back again. Turned his head to look out the window for a bit before turning back to watch over Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”… Sorry if this is boring.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's not, and it's fine! Much rather keep you safe and comfy just.. worried yknow. Still don't know for sure how it happened.. I'll keep an eye out though, for sure."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks…”

She glanced down at her navel gem.

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

A small smile before he followed her gaze to her own gem.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed.

[corvid-steven]

"Something wrong?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I just want my gem to heal already. But the healing water didn’t work…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know.. I'm sorry it didn't work.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok. It’s not your fault…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know its just.. Hate seeing you like this.. Anyone in pain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Should we try the water again? Or would that be a waste?”

[corvid-steven]

"Never a waste, can always get more."

Crow moved the blanket and tried again, emptying the rest of the canteen onto her belly.

[shy-sunshine-au]

The healing water didn’t do anything.

She teared up before glitching again, sounding panicked.

“?gnikrow ton llits ti si yhW”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry? Are you okay?"

Suddenly very panicked, he grabbed one of her hands.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked at him.

“…os kniht t’nod I”

[corvid-steven]

"I-.. Huh?"

She is lost: no idea what Strawberry said

[shy-sunshine-au]

She could tell that Crow seemed confused. She was confused herself.

She tried to sit up so she could look for something to write with.

[corvid-steven]

She was a little shocked at Strawberry trying to sit up, expecting her to be in pain. Hovering over her, caught between trying to push her back down and letting her do her own thing.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She had managed to sit up for a second before laying back down.

[corvid-steven]

"Please don't strain yourself. Do you need something?"

Worried birb. Gentle hands on her shoulders to prevent her from getting back up (as if itd actually stop her)

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment, then used her two larger hands to pretend to write something down.

[corvid-steven]

"... Ah! Hold on!"

And he rushed off, returning momentarily with a notebook and pen, offering them to Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She gently took the notebook and pen before writing something down and showing it to him.

‘Thanks’

[corvid-steven]

"Of course, here for anything you need.."

Took place sitting back next to her, to better watch them write.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed, but her sigh sounded strange too, just like when she tried to talk before.

[corvid-steven]

Head tilt. Still worried

".. is this.. also gem do you think?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She wrote something down.

‘Likely. I’ve never sounded like this before.’

[corvid-steven]

"Does it.. hurt any more?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

’Still hurts’

[corvid-steven]

"ah... sorry."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok’

[corvid-steven]

"Is it.. worsening? Could talk earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Maybe?’

[corvid-steven]

Crow kinda fell silent. Simply unsure of what to do. Nothing works..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set down the notebook.

[corvid-steven]

He just hugged the fusion. Very gently, didn't want to cause any more damage, hated seeing friend in pain.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She carefully put an arm on his back

[corvid-steven]

"I'm sorry.. you shouldn't be comforting me.. just.. sorry.. I can't fix this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She picked up the notebook.

‘Not your fault.’

[corvid-steven]

a sigh

"I know.. just hate seeing you like this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up a little bit.

[corvid-steven]

"Ah, don't cry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.."

She went to wipe Strawberry's tears.

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok.’

[corvid-steven]

"But it's not! You called me here and I can't do anything! You shouldn't be comforting me right now, you're the one who's hurt!"

He is agitated now, sitting up.

".. You want me to call someone more useful?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She quickly wrote something down.

‘Please stay. Besides, what other ideas to fix this could there even be?’

[corvid-steven]

"I.. I don't know.."

He slumped back down a little but he no longer seemed intent on leaving.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was still for a moment before writing.

‘I’m sorry.’

[corvid-steven]

"Don't be, you have nothing to be sorry about. I'm sorry you're in this position and neither of us can do anything about it.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed softly.

[corvid-steven]

"This should be over soon.. been a while already.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Should we try the healing water one more time?’

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he took the canteen back out and poured some more on Strawberry's navel.

[shy-sunshine-au]

To her surprise, the gem slowly healed until the crack was eventually gone.

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry! Are you.. feeling any better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glitched for a split second before looking at him.

“Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh thank fuck"

Not much of a tackle hug bc she was already at her side, but there still a leap into her arms, squeezing the gem.

"I'm so sorry that took so long, I'm so sorry.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She hugged him back.

“It wasn’t your fault. It’s ok…”

[corvid-steven]

he just relaxing in the knowledge that she is alright tor a moment.

"...oh how.. did I get here? I kinda just.. appeared?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I hugged the crow plush I have and quietly called out for you…”

She gestured to the crow plush, which was currently sitting on the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Oh.. thats good to have, at least.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Is everything back to normal? Can you sit up?"

Back to nursing mode, hovering and worried.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took a second to stretch, then sat up.

[corvid-steven]

"Good! Good.. You want to try and stand for me or rather just stay there for a bit?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I’ll try standing.”

[corvid-steven]

He held a hand out to help support her if she wanted.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She held his hand as she moved over to the edge of the bed.

After taking a breath, she got up off the bed to stand.

[corvid-steven]

"Doing alright?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"Any.. lingering fatigue or pain?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A tiny bit at first, when my gem first healed, but I feel fine now.”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh, That's good."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sat back down on the edge of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Need anything?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shrugged.

[corvid-steven]

"Well.. I'm here if you need anything. Gonna stay and keep watch if you want?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Do you want to stay?”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course. Want to make sure you're okay. Plus sleepovers are never bad!"

A smile! Trying to calm any worry from himself and strawberry

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I mean, it’s not near night yet, so if you want, you could come back later if you have any plans or stuff you need to do. Or I could go with you?”

[corvid-steven]

"I know, just wanted at least to see how you're doing After a day. But! No plans! If you want to get out of the house for a bit I could escort you!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Ok, if you want.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! Anything you'd like to do first?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we get breakfast?”

[corvid-steven]

"Anything you'd like!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we have french toast and bacon?”

[corvid-steven]

"Yup! Would you rather go somewhere or me make them?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we make it together? I don’t want you to do all the work.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! I'd love the help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok then.”

She stood up off of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

Crow followed suit before leasing the way to the kitchen, already beginning ot get stuff out.

"Don't strain yourself if you still feel a bit woozy or weak, okay?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok…”

[corvid-steven]

A smile from the bird! He's already starting to put ingredients into a bowl for the french toast.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”What do you need me to do?”

[corvid-steven]

"Could you get the bacon? We can do oven baked or pan fried, whichever you prefer, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oven baked works.”

She grabbed the pack bacon and set it on the counter.

[corvid-steven]

"You could probably put it in whenever you're ready, it'll take a second."

Squeezing by their big friend to get some bread, Crow had already making the mix

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. How long do you think the French toast will take? So both could be done at around the same time.”

[corvid-steven]

"Can only do a slice or two at a time, but each set barely takes a minute."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Guess I’ll start it now then?”

She grabbed a baking sheet and lined it with foil before laying out some bacon on it.

She then put it in the oven before setting it to 400F and setting the timer.

“Ok, that should take 15 to 20 minutes.”

[corvid-steven]

"Perfect! Gives us plenty of time! How many pieces you want?"

Crow gets a pan out and putting some butter in it to start his process, as if the brown sugar mix wouldn't be enough lubrication.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a second.

“Three is fine.”

[corvid-steven]

"Alright!"

Turned the stove low, can take time since the bacon was just put in.

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Need me to help more? Or are you fine?”

[corvid-steven]

"It's really not much to do, but I appreciate it!"

".. Guess if you want any toppings? Can do like fruit or whipped cream. Butter, maple syrup. Whatever you want, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Syrup and whipped cream sounds good. What toppings do you want?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'd like some fruit or berry, but anything works!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went to go check the fridge.

“I have strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. But I don’t think grapes would be good on french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberries and blueberries are great!"

Happy Crow, lil wing flappies

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I also have chocolate syrup if you want that too.”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm... none for me, thanks."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok.”

She shut the fridge and decided to watch him cook.

[corvid-steven]

Crow hummed as he took a minute finished up the french toasts, piled onto two plates: a stack 3 high, and a stack of 2. Fresh and ready to be dressed!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went over to the fridge and pulled out the maple syrup, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries.

[corvid-steven]

After quickly checking the oven, Crow beought over the plates, sliding the taller stack one towards the taller person.

"Ready! And bacon's almost done!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set the toppings down on the kitchen table.

“Should we wait till the bacon’s done?”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm.. yeah, probably."

Crow grabbed a blueberry to snack on before lightly throwing one at Strawberry

;p

[shy-sunshine-au]

She did her best to gently catch it. Luckily, she succeeded, then ate it.

She picked up a strawberry to snack on before gently tossing one to Crow.

[corvid-steven]

He caught the rebound after it bounced off his head

>:0

"Unprovoked!"

It definitely was not. He snickered as he ate the strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Sorry, I didn’t mean to hit you on the head.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's fine! It's a little berry! Couldn't hurt if tried!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I guess.”

She threw out the end of the strawberry before eating another one.

[corvid-steven]

"Mhm!"

The oven went off

"Bacon's ready!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the oven mitts on her lower pair of hands before taking the pan out of the oven.

[corvid-steven]

Crow got out a set of tongs for the bacon, bc the pan and foil is orob still really hot

"Thanks for your help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You’re welcome. Thanks for making the french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

He handed her the tongs, let them get food first

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Thanks.”

She put some bacon on her plate before handing him the tongs.

[corvid-steven]

"Mhm!"

He picked some for himself, before carrying his plate to the table

[shy-sunshine-au]

She walked over with him, setting her plate on the table before putting syrup and whipped cream on her french toast.

[corvid-steven]

"Tell me if you like it!"

Crow followed suit, whipped cream & fruit before beginning to eat

[shy-sunshine-au]

She cut a piece before eating it.

“It’s really good.”

[shy-sunshine-au]

Cracked- Your muse’s gem is now cracked. It can’t heal, but it also can’t get worse. If muse has multiple gems, then mun decides which one is cracked.

The sunlight shone through her bedroom window, shining onto her bed, almost making her looking like she glowing.

She slowly opened her eyes, yawning as she began to stretch.

This was all interrupted by pain suddenly shooting through her body.

She cried out as her body suddenly glitched, trying to keep together.

Tears filled her eyes as she gripped her sheets. Her navel gem hurt. Bad. She knew she should check it, but she was hurt and scared.

She reached out for the crow plush on her nightstand and held it tight, her body suddenly glitching again for a second.

She gently pressed her face against the soft plush.

“C-crow... please...”

-@corvid-steven

[corvid-steven]

*after a second Crow suddenly appeared, standing next to her bed. He looked confused, and was holding a muffin.*

wh-

*he went from confused to shocked to concern when he saw her glitch again*

Strawberry! Are you alright? What's wrong?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She flinched when crow suddenly appeared, gripping her sheets again.

She looked at him, tears falling from her eyes.

“I-It hurts...”

[corvid-steven]

What does, where?

*he set the muffin down and fumbled through his jacket pockets. pulling out a canteen, full of healing water*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She slowly moved, pulling off her blanket before trying to look herself over.

She froze when she saw her cracked navel gem.

She started to panic, breathing quickly.

[corvid-steven]

*he saw it and immediately poured some healing water on it.*

Better?

*seemed worried, stressed. Didn't want friend to be in pain.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She started to cry more when nothing happened.

“W-why isn’t it healing?!”

She grabbed her head.

“H-how did this even happen?! I was sleeping!”

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt work? mega confusion. more concern.*

W-what? Here, drink maybe?

*held the canteen out, other hand on her arm reflexively*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She chugged the healing water, then waited.

Nothing happened.

[corvid-steven]

is there anything I can do? Got any painkillers?

*shes a little frantic rn*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“N-no, I don’t have any. Do those even work on gems?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know, worth a try?

j-just try to relax, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then her body glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

*and he was out. probably gone to nearest pharmacy or anywhere that might hold medicine. gotta be quick, friends in pain. even the hospital-like pharmacy was a freak out, just dont think, no time to think. hurry grab and go*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stayed still, trying her best to relax.

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt take long before her window opened, Crow tumbling in.

Got some! H-here!

*he poured the right dosage into the cap, passing it to her*

Water!

*and hes off again, running to the nearest sink to get her a glass to make the pills easier to swallow, soon returning and offering her it too. Had forgotten about his canteen ,and if there was anything left in it.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the pills in her mouth, then drank the water so she could swallow them.

She sighed, waiting to see if the pills would have any effect.

[corvid-steven]

right..prob take a while

*exhale. calm downa little*

anything I can do for you?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, sorry...”

She held the crow plush, keeping it close.

[corvid-steven]

*a silent nod, at at the edge ofnthe bed*

ssorry..

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok, it’s not your fault...”

There was a pause.

“Maybe while we wait, we can try to figure out how this happened?”

[corvid-steven]

maybe.. but how do we do that?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment.

“Well, I guess we could go over what I know.”

[corvid-steven]

gemstone issue..

healing water doesn't work..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded a little.

“When I went to bed last night, my navel gem was fine. And when I woke up, it was like this...”

She suddenly had a look of horror on her face.

“D-Did someone try to murder me?! But the room looks the same as how it did last night!”

She glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

Who would do that? Why?

*concern, worry flared back up*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I-I don’t know! I don’t know anyone who would want me dead.”

[corvid-steven]

no one would..

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Then how else could this have happened?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I don't know?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up again.

[corvid-steven]

Hey, strawberry, it's gonna be alright

*he cupped her face, trying to calm her*

I'm not leaving until I know you're safe and okay

[shy-sunshine-au]

”But... What if it’s cracked forever?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I'm sure it won't

*he didn't want her to be in that kinda pain, he knows that type of pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why won’t it heal? What’s stopping it?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know..

..curse??

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah, it’s probably that...”

[corvid-steven]

Either way, I'm gonna make sure no one hurts you( okaY?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. Thanks...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course..

.. need anything?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

*a nod, he moved to close the window and door he left open in a rush before standing at her bedside again*

know it hurts.. but try and rest, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok, I’ll try...”

[corvid-steven]

thank you.

*he went and sat down. seems he was gonna keep watch. Just in case.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“You’re welcome...”

She closed her eyes, trying to rest.

[corvid-steven]

*he just watched over the room and her friend, to make sure nothing would happen to her.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

Despite trying to rest, she still looked really uncomfortable.

[corvid-steven]

...

you alright berry?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

anything i can do to help?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I don’t know... Sorry.”

[corvid-steven]

it's alright, dont be sorry. not your fault

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put a hand over her cracked gem.

[corvid-steven]

*he fell silent again, wish he had some way to end the pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”...What did I do to deserve this?”

[corvid-steven]

you didnt do anything, you don't deserve this agony.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why is this happening?”

[corvid-steven]

..I don't know..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went quiet, feeling bad for asking crow that question.

[corvid-steven]

.. but I promise, this is not your fault or punishment. No way you deserve anything like this.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thank you...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course

[shy-sunshine-au]

A moment later, she tried to get up.

[corvid-steven]

everything alright?

*he rushed to her side, offered a hand to help*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Yeah...”

She took his hand.

[corvid-steven]

*he helped her sit and stand up, staying close in case she needed support*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stood for a moment before sitting back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he was a bit confused but might've misinterpreted her movements*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”So tired...”

[corvid-steven]

Ah, fair.. just tell me of you want or need anything, you just stay in bed, okay? I'll get it for you.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She sighed.

“I’m not tired like I need to rest or sleep, I just feel drained...”

[corvid-steven]

I get that.. still best to rest. Dont need to nap or anything. Just. Try not to exert too much energy.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then laid back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he smiled at her, before going back to sit dowm

[shy-sunshine-au]

She rubbed her head a little.

[corvid-steven]

Want me yo bring you a book? Your remote? Game or something?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The remote’s fine.”

[corvid-steven]

*he handed her the remote*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She turns on the tv to a cooking channel.

[corvid-steven]

you're welcome!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She tries to relax again.

[corvid-steven]

*he half paid attention to the tv, just keeping an eye out*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She just quietly watches the tv.

[corvid-steven]

"Guess I never asked, is there any specific area it hurts? Is it sharp or dull pain? Probably should've asked earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It hurts a little on my navel gem and the area around it. But when my form glitches out it kinda stings all over for a second…”

[corvid-steven]

"Hmm..."

Crow is by no means a medical professional, so unsure how to proceed. Same thing with gem stuffs.

"Heat pad? Or ice pack? If it's localized around that gem, maybe can. Numb the pain? I don't know how to prevent glitches other than. Just keeping still, don't move or strain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I don’t know if a gems, well, gem reacts to that stuff, but I guess we could try?”

[corvid-steven]

"You still have the area around it, maybe it'll work there?"

He ran off to get the ice pack and electric blanket, the latter was set aside.

"This'll be a little cold, tell me if it hurts.."

He gingerly set the ice pack directly above her gem

[shy-sunshine-au]

“It doesn’t hurt any more than it already does, but it feels weird…”

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to remove it? Try the heated blanket?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Sure. Maybe that’ll be better?”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he removed the ice pack and set the blanket over her, turning it on.

"Better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A little. I think?”

[corvid-steven]

A sigh of relief.

"That's good.."

He wished he could just remove their pain but. Crow was ill equiped. Could only provide bedside. Which is where he sat again.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was quiet for a moment before speaking again.

“I don’t like this…”

[corvid-steven]

"Don't like what?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The fact that my navel gem is cracked. The fact that it won’t heal. The fact that I have to be in pain. The fact that I don’t know when this will end…”

[corvid-steven]

"Yeah.. I don't like not being to help, and also don't like the pain you're in. If there was a way to help I would do anything."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks Crow…”

She sighed.

“At least it’s not shattered, right?”

[corvid-steven]

"At least.."

He put a hand over his stomach instinctively. Shifting to lean against the bed's headboard.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You ok?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'm fine, don't worry about it. Right now let's focus on you. Is the heating blanket doing alright? Want some extra regular blankets?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The heating blanket is fine by itself for now.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"That's good.. Need anything else? Other ideas?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, not at the moment…”

[corvid-steven]

Another nod, he shifted to criss-cross, hands in his lap, and one wing stretched over behind her head.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glanced at his wing.

[corvid-steven]

Same as always, iridescent bluish-black. Resting protectively against the headboard over her head. No skin contact, just hovering.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stopped looking at it, then took off her shades.

[corvid-steven]

He looked at her inquisitively, focused on the revealed face. Rare to see her (or any sunstone) without the shades.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked back at him.

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to put those on the nightstand?"

He offered to take them, so she didn't have to move

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s fine. I’ll just leave them on the bed.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he leaned back again. Turned his head to look out the window for a bit before turning back to watch over Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”… Sorry if this is boring.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's not, and it's fine! Much rather keep you safe and comfy just.. worried yknow. Still don't know for sure how it happened.. I'll keep an eye out though, for sure."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks…”

She glanced down at her navel gem.

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

A small smile before he followed her gaze to her own gem.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed.

[corvid-steven]

"Something wrong?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I just want my gem to heal already. But the healing water didn’t work…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know.. I'm sorry it didn't work.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok. It’s not your fault…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know its just.. Hate seeing you like this.. Anyone in pain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Should we try the water again? Or would that be a waste?”

[corvid-steven]

"Never a waste, can always get more."

Crow moved the blanket and tried again, emptying the rest of the canteen onto her belly.

[shy-sunshine-au]

The healing water didn’t do anything.

She teared up before glitching again, sounding panicked.

“?gnikrow ton llits ti si yhW”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry? Are you okay?"

Suddenly very panicked, he grabbed one of her hands.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked at him.

“…os kniht t’nod I”

[corvid-steven]

"I-.. Huh?"

She is lost: no idea what Strawberry said

[shy-sunshine-au]

She could tell that Crow seemed confused. She was confused herself.

She tried to sit up so she could look for something to write with.

[corvid-steven]

She was a little shocked at Strawberry trying to sit up, expecting her to be in pain. Hovering over her, caught between trying to push her back down and letting her do her own thing.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She had managed to sit up for a second before laying back down.

[corvid-steven]

"Please don't strain yourself. Do you need something?"

Worried birb. Gentle hands on her shoulders to prevent her from getting back up (as if itd actually stop her)

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment, then used her two larger hands to pretend to write something down.

[corvid-steven]

"... Ah! Hold on!"

And he rushed off, returning momentarily with a notebook and pen, offering them to Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She gently took the notebook and pen before writing something down and showing it to him.

‘Thanks’

[corvid-steven]

"Of course, here for anything you need.."

Took place sitting back next to her, to better watch them write.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed, but her sigh sounded strange too, just like when she tried to talk before.

[corvid-steven]

Head tilt. Still worried

".. is this.. also gem do you think?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She wrote something down.

‘Likely. I’ve never sounded like this before.’

[corvid-steven]

"Does it.. hurt any more?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

’Still hurts’

[corvid-steven]

"ah... sorry."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok’

[corvid-steven]

"Is it.. worsening? Could talk earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Maybe?’

[corvid-steven]

Crow kinda fell silent. Simply unsure of what to do. Nothing works..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set down the notebook.

[corvid-steven]

He just hugged the fusion. Very gently, didn't want to cause any more damage, hated seeing friend in pain.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She carefully put an arm on his back

[corvid-steven]

"I'm sorry.. you shouldn't be comforting me.. just.. sorry.. I can't fix this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She picked up the notebook.

‘Not your fault.’

[corvid-steven]

a sigh

"I know.. just hate seeing you like this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up a little bit.

[corvid-steven]

"Ah, don't cry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.."

She went to wipe Strawberry's tears.

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok.’

[corvid-steven]

"But it's not! You called me here and I can't do anything! You shouldn't be comforting me right now, you're the one who's hurt!"

He is agitated now, sitting up.

".. You want me to call someone more useful?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She quickly wrote something down.

‘Please stay. Besides, what other ideas to fix this could there even be?’

[corvid-steven]

"I.. I don't know.."

He slumped back down a little but he no longer seemed intent on leaving.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was still for a moment before writing.

‘I’m sorry.’

[corvid-steven]

"Don't be, you have nothing to be sorry about. I'm sorry you're in this position and neither of us can do anything about it.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed softly.

[corvid-steven]

"This should be over soon.. been a while already.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Should we try the healing water one more time?’

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he took the canteen back out and poured some more on Strawberry's navel.

[shy-sunshine-au]

To her surprise, the gem slowly healed until the crack was eventually gone.

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry! Are you.. feeling any better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glitched for a split second before looking at him.

“Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh thank fuck"

Not much of a tackle hug bc she was already at her side, but there still a leap into her arms, squeezing the gem.

"I'm so sorry that took so long, I'm so sorry.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She hugged him back.

“It wasn’t your fault. It’s ok…”

[corvid-steven]

he just relaxing in the knowledge that she is alright tor a moment.

"...oh how.. did I get here? I kinda just.. appeared?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I hugged the crow plush I have and quietly called out for you…”

She gestured to the crow plush, which was currently sitting on the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Oh.. thats good to have, at least.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Is everything back to normal? Can you sit up?"

Back to nursing mode, hovering and worried.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took a second to stretch, then sat up.

[corvid-steven]

"Good! Good.. You want to try and stand for me or rather just stay there for a bit?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I’ll try standing.”

[corvid-steven]

He held a hand out to help support her if she wanted.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She held his hand as she moved over to the edge of the bed.

After taking a breath, she got up off the bed to stand.

[corvid-steven]

"Doing alright?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"Any.. lingering fatigue or pain?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A tiny bit at first, when my gem first healed, but I feel fine now.”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh, That's good."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sat back down on the edge of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Need anything?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shrugged.

[corvid-steven]

"Well.. I'm here if you need anything. Gonna stay and keep watch if you want?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Do you want to stay?”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course. Want to make sure you're okay. Plus sleepovers are never bad!"

A smile! Trying to calm any worry from himself and strawberry

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I mean, it’s not near night yet, so if you want, you could come back later if you have any plans or stuff you need to do. Or I could go with you?”

[corvid-steven]

"I know, just wanted at least to see how you're doing After a day. But! No plans! If you want to get out of the house for a bit I could escort you!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Ok, if you want.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! Anything you'd like to do first?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we get breakfast?”

[corvid-steven]

"Anything you'd like!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we have french toast and bacon?”

[corvid-steven]

"Yup! Would you rather go somewhere or me make them?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we make it together? I don’t want you to do all the work.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! I'd love the help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok then.”

She stood up off of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

Crow followed suit before leasing the way to the kitchen, already beginning ot get stuff out.

"Don't strain yourself if you still feel a bit woozy or weak, okay?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok…”

[corvid-steven]

A smile from the bird! He's already starting to put ingredients into a bowl for the french toast.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”What do you need me to do?”

[corvid-steven]

"Could you get the bacon? We can do oven baked or pan fried, whichever you prefer, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oven baked works.”

She grabbed the pack bacon and set it on the counter.

[corvid-steven]

"You could probably put it in whenever you're ready, it'll take a second."

Squeezing by their big friend to get some bread, Crow had already making the mix

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. How long do you think the French toast will take? So both could be done at around the same time.”

[corvid-steven]

"Can only do a slice or two at a time, but each set barely takes a minute."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Guess I’ll start it now then?”

She grabbed a baking sheet and lined it with foil before laying out some bacon on it.

She then put it in the oven before setting it to 400F and setting the timer.

“Ok, that should take 15 to 20 minutes.”

[corvid-steven]

"Perfect! Gives us plenty of time! How many pieces you want?"

Crow gets a pan out and putting some butter in it to start his process, as if the brown sugar mix wouldn't be enough lubrication.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a second.

“Three is fine.”

[corvid-steven]

"Alright!"

Turned the stove low, can take time since the bacon was just put in.

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Need me to help more? Or are you fine?”

[corvid-steven]

"It's really not much to do, but I appreciate it!"

".. Guess if you want any toppings? Can do like fruit or whipped cream. Butter, maple syrup. Whatever you want, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Syrup and whipped cream sounds good. What toppings do you want?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'd like some fruit or berry, but anything works!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went to go check the fridge.

“I have strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. But I don’t think grapes would be good on french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberries and blueberries are great!"

Happy Crow, lil wing flappies

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I also have chocolate syrup if you want that too.”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm... none for me, thanks."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok.”

She shut the fridge and decided to watch him cook.

[corvid-steven]

Crow hummed as he took a minute finished up the french toasts, piled onto two plates: a stack 3 high, and a stack of 2. Fresh and ready to be dressed!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went over to the fridge and pulled out the maple syrup, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries.

[corvid-steven]

After quickly checking the oven, Crow beought over the plates, sliding the taller stack one towards the taller person.

"Ready! And bacon's almost done!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set the toppings down on the kitchen table.

“Should we wait till the bacon’s done?”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm.. yeah, probably."

Crow grabbed a blueberry to snack on before lightly throwing one at Strawberry

;p

[shy-sunshine-au]

She did her best to gently catch it. Luckily, she succeeded, then ate it.

She picked up a strawberry to snack on before gently tossing one to Crow.

[corvid-steven]

He caught the rebound after it bounced off his head

>:0

"Unprovoked!"

It definitely was not. He snickered as he ate the strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Sorry, I didn’t mean to hit you on the head.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's fine! It's a little berry! Couldn't hurt if tried!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I guess.”

She threw out the end of the strawberry before eating another one.

[corvid-steven]

"Mhm!"

The oven went off

"Bacon's ready!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the oven mitts on her lower pair of hands before taking the pan out of the oven.

[corvid-steven]

Crow got out a set of tongs for the bacon, bc the pan and foil is orob still really hot

"Thanks for your help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You’re welcome. Thanks for making the french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

He handed her the tongs, let them get food first

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Thanks.”

She put some bacon on her plate before handing him the tongs.

[corvid-steven]

"Mhm!"

He picked some for himself, before carrying his plate to the table

[shy-sunshine-au]

She walked over with him, setting her plate on the table before putting syrup and whipped cream on her french toast.

[shy-sunshine-au]

Cracked- Your muse’s gem is now cracked. It can’t heal, but it also can’t get worse. If muse has multiple gems, then mun decides which one is cracked.

The sunlight shone through her bedroom window, shining onto her bed, almost making her looking like she glowing.

She slowly opened her eyes, yawning as she began to stretch.

This was all interrupted by pain suddenly shooting through her body.

She cried out as her body suddenly glitched, trying to keep together.

Tears filled her eyes as she gripped her sheets. Her navel gem hurt. Bad. She knew she should check it, but she was hurt and scared.

She reached out for the crow plush on her nightstand and held it tight, her body suddenly glitching again for a second.

She gently pressed her face against the soft plush.

“C-crow... please...”

-@corvid-steven

[corvid-steven]

*after a second Crow suddenly appeared, standing next to her bed. He looked confused, and was holding a muffin.*

wh-

*he went from confused to shocked to concern when he saw her glitch again*

Strawberry! Are you alright? What's wrong?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She flinched when crow suddenly appeared, gripping her sheets again.

She looked at him, tears falling from her eyes.

“I-It hurts...”

[corvid-steven]

What does, where?

*he set the muffin down and fumbled through his jacket pockets. pulling out a canteen, full of healing water*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She slowly moved, pulling off her blanket before trying to look herself over.

She froze when she saw her cracked navel gem.

She started to panic, breathing quickly.

[corvid-steven]

*he saw it and immediately poured some healing water on it.*

Better?

*seemed worried, stressed. Didn't want friend to be in pain.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She started to cry more when nothing happened.

“W-why isn’t it healing?!”

She grabbed her head.

“H-how did this even happen?! I was sleeping!”

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt work? mega confusion. more concern.*

W-what? Here, drink maybe?

*held the canteen out, other hand on her arm reflexively*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She chugged the healing water, then waited.

Nothing happened.

[corvid-steven]

is there anything I can do? Got any painkillers?

*shes a little frantic rn*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“N-no, I don’t have any. Do those even work on gems?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know, worth a try?

j-just try to relax, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then her body glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

*and he was out. probably gone to nearest pharmacy or anywhere that might hold medicine. gotta be quick, friends in pain. even the hospital-like pharmacy was a freak out, just dont think, no time to think. hurry grab and go*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stayed still, trying her best to relax.

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt take long before her window opened, Crow tumbling in.

Got some! H-here!

*he poured the right dosage into the cap, passing it to her*

Water!

*and hes off again, running to the nearest sink to get her a glass to make the pills easier to swallow, soon returning and offering her it too. Had forgotten about his canteen ,and if there was anything left in it.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the pills in her mouth, then drank the water so she could swallow them.

She sighed, waiting to see if the pills would have any effect.

[corvid-steven]

right..prob take a while

*exhale. calm downa little*

anything I can do for you?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, sorry...”

She held the crow plush, keeping it close.

[corvid-steven]

*a silent nod, at at the edge ofnthe bed*

ssorry..

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok, it’s not your fault...”

There was a pause.

“Maybe while we wait, we can try to figure out how this happened?”

[corvid-steven]

maybe.. but how do we do that?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment.

“Well, I guess we could go over what I know.”

[corvid-steven]

gemstone issue..

healing water doesn't work..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded a little.

“When I went to bed last night, my navel gem was fine. And when I woke up, it was like this...”

She suddenly had a look of horror on her face.

“D-Did someone try to murder me?! But the room looks the same as how it did last night!”

She glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

Who would do that? Why?

*concern, worry flared back up*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I-I don’t know! I don’t know anyone who would want me dead.”

[corvid-steven]

no one would..

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Then how else could this have happened?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I don't know?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up again.

[corvid-steven]

Hey, strawberry, it's gonna be alright

*he cupped her face, trying to calm her*

I'm not leaving until I know you're safe and okay

[shy-sunshine-au]

”But... What if it’s cracked forever?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I'm sure it won't

*he didn't want her to be in that kinda pain, he knows that type of pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why won’t it heal? What’s stopping it?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know..

..curse??

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah, it’s probably that...”

[corvid-steven]

Either way, I'm gonna make sure no one hurts you( okaY?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. Thanks...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course..

.. need anything?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

*a nod, he moved to close the window and door he left open in a rush before standing at her bedside again*

know it hurts.. but try and rest, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok, I’ll try...”

[corvid-steven]

thank you.

*he went and sat down. seems he was gonna keep watch. Just in case.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“You’re welcome...”

She closed her eyes, trying to rest.

[corvid-steven]

*he just watched over the room and her friend, to make sure nothing would happen to her.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

Despite trying to rest, she still looked really uncomfortable.

[corvid-steven]

...

you alright berry?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

anything i can do to help?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I don’t know... Sorry.”

[corvid-steven]

it's alright, dont be sorry. not your fault

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put a hand over her cracked gem.

[corvid-steven]

*he fell silent again, wish he had some way to end the pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”...What did I do to deserve this?”

[corvid-steven]

you didnt do anything, you don't deserve this agony.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why is this happening?”

[corvid-steven]

..I don't know..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went quiet, feeling bad for asking crow that question.

[corvid-steven]

.. but I promise, this is not your fault or punishment. No way you deserve anything like this.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thank you...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course

[shy-sunshine-au]

A moment later, she tried to get up.

[corvid-steven]

everything alright?

*he rushed to her side, offered a hand to help*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Yeah...”

She took his hand.

[corvid-steven]

*he helped her sit and stand up, staying close in case she needed support*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stood for a moment before sitting back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he was a bit confused but might've misinterpreted her movements*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”So tired...”

[corvid-steven]

Ah, fair.. just tell me of you want or need anything, you just stay in bed, okay? I'll get it for you.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She sighed.

“I’m not tired like I need to rest or sleep, I just feel drained...”

[corvid-steven]

I get that.. still best to rest. Dont need to nap or anything. Just. Try not to exert too much energy.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then laid back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he smiled at her, before going back to sit dowm

[shy-sunshine-au]

She rubbed her head a little.

[corvid-steven]

Want me yo bring you a book? Your remote? Game or something?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The remote’s fine.”

[corvid-steven]

*he handed her the remote*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She turns on the tv to a cooking channel.

[corvid-steven]

you're welcome!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She tries to relax again.

[corvid-steven]

*he half paid attention to the tv, just keeping an eye out*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She just quietly watches the tv.

[corvid-steven]

"Guess I never asked, is there any specific area it hurts? Is it sharp or dull pain? Probably should've asked earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It hurts a little on my navel gem and the area around it. But when my form glitches out it kinda stings all over for a second…”

[corvid-steven]

"Hmm..."

Crow is by no means a medical professional, so unsure how to proceed. Same thing with gem stuffs.

"Heat pad? Or ice pack? If it's localized around that gem, maybe can. Numb the pain? I don't know how to prevent glitches other than. Just keeping still, don't move or strain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I don’t know if a gems, well, gem reacts to that stuff, but I guess we could try?”

[corvid-steven]

"You still have the area around it, maybe it'll work there?"

He ran off to get the ice pack and electric blanket, the latter was set aside.

"This'll be a little cold, tell me if it hurts.."

He gingerly set the ice pack directly above her gem

[shy-sunshine-au]

“It doesn’t hurt any more than it already does, but it feels weird…”

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to remove it? Try the heated blanket?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Sure. Maybe that’ll be better?”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he removed the ice pack and set the blanket over her, turning it on.

"Better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A little. I think?”

[corvid-steven]

A sigh of relief.

"That's good.."

He wished he could just remove their pain but. Crow was ill equiped. Could only provide bedside. Which is where he sat again.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was quiet for a moment before speaking again.

“I don’t like this…”

[corvid-steven]

"Don't like what?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The fact that my navel gem is cracked. The fact that it won’t heal. The fact that I have to be in pain. The fact that I don’t know when this will end…”

[corvid-steven]

"Yeah.. I don't like not being to help, and also don't like the pain you're in. If there was a way to help I would do anything."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks Crow…”

She sighed.

“At least it’s not shattered, right?”

[corvid-steven]

"At least.."

He put a hand over his stomach instinctively. Shifting to lean against the bed's headboard.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You ok?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'm fine, don't worry about it. Right now let's focus on you. Is the heating blanket doing alright? Want some extra regular blankets?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The heating blanket is fine by itself for now.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"That's good.. Need anything else? Other ideas?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, not at the moment…”

[corvid-steven]

Another nod, he shifted to criss-cross, hands in his lap, and one wing stretched over behind her head.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glanced at his wing.

[corvid-steven]

Same as always, iridescent bluish-black. Resting protectively against the headboard over her head. No skin contact, just hovering.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stopped looking at it, then took off her shades.

[corvid-steven]

He looked at her inquisitively, focused on the revealed face. Rare to see her (or any sunstone) without the shades.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked back at him.

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to put those on the nightstand?"

He offered to take them, so she didn't have to move

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s fine. I’ll just leave them on the bed.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he leaned back again. Turned his head to look out the window for a bit before turning back to watch over Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”… Sorry if this is boring.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's not, and it's fine! Much rather keep you safe and comfy just.. worried yknow. Still don't know for sure how it happened.. I'll keep an eye out though, for sure."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks…”

She glanced down at her navel gem.

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

A small smile before he followed her gaze to her own gem.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed.

[corvid-steven]

"Something wrong?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I just want my gem to heal already. But the healing water didn’t work…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know.. I'm sorry it didn't work.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok. It’s not your fault…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know its just.. Hate seeing you like this.. Anyone in pain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Should we try the water again? Or would that be a waste?”

[corvid-steven]

"Never a waste, can always get more."

Crow moved the blanket and tried again, emptying the rest of the canteen onto her belly.

[shy-sunshine-au]

The healing water didn’t do anything.

She teared up before glitching again, sounding panicked.

“?gnikrow ton llits ti si yhW”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry? Are you okay?"

Suddenly very panicked, he grabbed one of her hands.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked at him.

“…os kniht t’nod I”

[corvid-steven]

"I-.. Huh?"

She is lost: no idea what Strawberry said

[shy-sunshine-au]

She could tell that Crow seemed confused. She was confused herself.

She tried to sit up so she could look for something to write with.

[corvid-steven]

She was a little shocked at Strawberry trying to sit up, expecting her to be in pain. Hovering over her, caught between trying to push her back down and letting her do her own thing.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She had managed to sit up for a second before laying back down.

[corvid-steven]

"Please don't strain yourself. Do you need something?"

Worried birb. Gentle hands on her shoulders to prevent her from getting back up (as if itd actually stop her)

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment, then used her two larger hands to pretend to write something down.

[corvid-steven]

"... Ah! Hold on!"

And he rushed off, returning momentarily with a notebook and pen, offering them to Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She gently took the notebook and pen before writing something down and showing it to him.

‘Thanks’

[corvid-steven]

"Of course, here for anything you need.."

Took place sitting back next to her, to better watch them write.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed, but her sigh sounded strange too, just like when she tried to talk before.

[corvid-steven]

Head tilt. Still worried

".. is this.. also gem do you think?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She wrote something down.

‘Likely. I’ve never sounded like this before.’

[corvid-steven]

"Does it.. hurt any more?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

’Still hurts’

[corvid-steven]

"ah... sorry."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok’

[corvid-steven]

"Is it.. worsening? Could talk earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Maybe?’

[corvid-steven]

Crow kinda fell silent. Simply unsure of what to do. Nothing works..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set down the notebook.

[corvid-steven]

He just hugged the fusion. Very gently, didn't want to cause any more damage, hated seeing friend in pain.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She carefully put an arm on his back

[corvid-steven]

"I'm sorry.. you shouldn't be comforting me.. just.. sorry.. I can't fix this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She picked up the notebook.

‘Not your fault.’

[corvid-steven]

a sigh

"I know.. just hate seeing you like this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up a little bit.

[corvid-steven]

"Ah, don't cry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.."

She went to wipe Strawberry's tears.

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok.’

[corvid-steven]

"But it's not! You called me here and I can't do anything! You shouldn't be comforting me right now, you're the one who's hurt!"

He is agitated now, sitting up.

".. You want me to call someone more useful?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She quickly wrote something down.

‘Please stay. Besides, what other ideas to fix this could there even be?’

[corvid-steven]

"I.. I don't know.."

He slumped back down a little but he no longer seemed intent on leaving.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was still for a moment before writing.

‘I’m sorry.’

[corvid-steven]

"Don't be, you have nothing to be sorry about. I'm sorry you're in this position and neither of us can do anything about it.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed softly.

[corvid-steven]

"This should be over soon.. been a while already.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Should we try the healing water one more time?’

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he took the canteen back out and poured some more on Strawberry's navel.

[shy-sunshine-au]

To her surprise, the gem slowly healed until the crack was eventually gone.

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry! Are you.. feeling any better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glitched for a split second before looking at him.

“Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh thank fuck"

Not much of a tackle hug bc she was already at her side, but there still a leap into her arms, squeezing the gem.

"I'm so sorry that took so long, I'm so sorry.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She hugged him back.

“It wasn’t your fault. It’s ok…”

[corvid-steven]

he just relaxing in the knowledge that she is alright tor a moment.

"...oh how.. did I get here? I kinda just.. appeared?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I hugged the crow plush I have and quietly called out for you…”

She gestured to the crow plush, which was currently sitting on the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Oh.. thats good to have, at least.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Is everything back to normal? Can you sit up?"

Back to nursing mode, hovering and worried.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took a second to stretch, then sat up.

[corvid-steven]

"Good! Good.. You want to try and stand for me or rather just stay there for a bit?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I’ll try standing.”

[corvid-steven]

He held a hand out to help support her if she wanted.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She held his hand as she moved over to the edge of the bed.

After taking a breath, she got up off the bed to stand.

[corvid-steven]

"Doing alright?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"Any.. lingering fatigue or pain?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A tiny bit at first, when my gem first healed, but I feel fine now.”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh, That's good."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sat back down on the edge of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Need anything?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shrugged.

[corvid-steven]

"Well.. I'm here if you need anything. Gonna stay and keep watch if you want?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Do you want to stay?”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course. Want to make sure you're okay. Plus sleepovers are never bad!"

A smile! Trying to calm any worry from himself and strawberry

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I mean, it’s not near night yet, so if you want, you could come back later if you have any plans or stuff you need to do. Or I could go with you?”

[corvid-steven]

"I know, just wanted at least to see how you're doing After a day. But! No plans! If you want to get out of the house for a bit I could escort you!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Ok, if you want.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! Anything you'd like to do first?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we get breakfast?”

[corvid-steven]

"Anything you'd like!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we have french toast and bacon?”

[corvid-steven]

"Yup! Would you rather go somewhere or me make them?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we make it together? I don’t want you to do all the work.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! I'd love the help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok then.”

She stood up off of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

Crow followed suit before leasing the way to the kitchen, already beginning ot get stuff out.

"Don't strain yourself if you still feel a bit woozy or weak, okay?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok…”

[corvid-steven]

A smile from the bird! He's already starting to put ingredients into a bowl for the french toast.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”What do you need me to do?”

[corvid-steven]

"Could you get the bacon? We can do oven baked or pan fried, whichever you prefer, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oven baked works.”

She grabbed the pack bacon and set it on the counter.

[corvid-steven]

"You could probably put it in whenever you're ready, it'll take a second."

Squeezing by their big friend to get some bread, Crow had already making the mix

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. How long do you think the French toast will take? So both could be done at around the same time.”

[corvid-steven]

"Can only do a slice or two at a time, but each set barely takes a minute."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Guess I’ll start it now then?”

She grabbed a baking sheet and lined it with foil before laying out some bacon on it.

She then put it in the oven before setting it to 400F and setting the timer.

“Ok, that should take 15 to 20 minutes.”

[corvid-steven]

"Perfect! Gives us plenty of time! How many pieces you want?"

Crow gets a pan out and putting some butter in it to start his process, as if the brown sugar mix wouldn't be enough lubrication.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a second.

“Three is fine.”

[corvid-steven]

"Alright!"

Turned the stove low, can take time since the bacon was just put in.

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Need me to help more? Or are you fine?”

[corvid-steven]

"It's really not much to do, but I appreciate it!"

".. Guess if you want any toppings? Can do like fruit or whipped cream. Butter, maple syrup. Whatever you want, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Syrup and whipped cream sounds good. What toppings do you want?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'd like some fruit or berry, but anything works!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went to go check the fridge.

“I have strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. But I don’t think grapes would be good on french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberries and blueberries are great!"

Happy Crow, lil wing flappies

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I also have chocolate syrup if you want that too.”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm... none for me, thanks."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok.”

She shut the fridge and decided to watch him cook.

[corvid-steven]

Crow hummed as he took a minute finished up the french toasts, piled onto two plates: a stack 3 high, and a stack of 2. Fresh and ready to be dressed!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went over to the fridge and pulled out the maple syrup, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries.

[corvid-steven]

After quickly checking the oven, Crow beought over the plates, sliding the taller stack one towards the taller person.

"Ready! And bacon's almost done!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set the toppings down on the kitchen table.

“Should we wait till the bacon’s done?”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm.. yeah, probably."

Crow grabbed a blueberry to snack on before lightly throwing one at Strawberry

;p

[shy-sunshine-au]

She did her best to gently catch it. Luckily, she succeeded, then ate it.

She picked up a strawberry to snack on before gently tossing one to Crow.

[corvid-steven]

He caught the rebound after it bounced off his head

>:0

"Unprovoked!"

It definitely was not. He snickered as he ate the strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Sorry, I didn’t mean to hit you on the head.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's fine! It's a little berry! Couldn't hurt if tried!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I guess.”

She threw out the end of the strawberry before eating another one.

[corvid-steven]

"Mhm!"

The oven went off

"Bacon's ready!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the oven mitts on her lower pair of hands before taking the pan out of the oven.

[corvid-steven]

Crow got out a set of tongs for the bacon, bc the pan and foil is orob still really hot

"Thanks for your help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You’re welcome. Thanks for making the french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

He handed her the tongs, let them get food first

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Thanks.”

She put some bacon on her plate before handing him the tongs.

[shy-sunshine-au]

Cracked- Your muse’s gem is now cracked. It can’t heal, but it also can’t get worse. If muse has multiple gems, then mun decides which one is cracked.

The sunlight shone through her bedroom window, shining onto her bed, almost making her looking like she glowing.

She slowly opened her eyes, yawning as she began to stretch.

This was all interrupted by pain suddenly shooting through her body.

She cried out as her body suddenly glitched, trying to keep together.

Tears filled her eyes as she gripped her sheets. Her navel gem hurt. Bad. She knew she should check it, but she was hurt and scared.

She reached out for the crow plush on her nightstand and held it tight, her body suddenly glitching again for a second.

She gently pressed her face against the soft plush.

“C-crow... please...”

-@corvid-steven

[corvid-steven]

*after a second Crow suddenly appeared, standing next to her bed. He looked confused, and was holding a muffin.*

wh-

*he went from confused to shocked to concern when he saw her glitch again*

Strawberry! Are you alright? What's wrong?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She flinched when crow suddenly appeared, gripping her sheets again.

She looked at him, tears falling from her eyes.

“I-It hurts...”

[corvid-steven]

What does, where?

*he set the muffin down and fumbled through his jacket pockets. pulling out a canteen, full of healing water*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She slowly moved, pulling off her blanket before trying to look herself over.

She froze when she saw her cracked navel gem.

She started to panic, breathing quickly.

[corvid-steven]

*he saw it and immediately poured some healing water on it.*

Better?

*seemed worried, stressed. Didn't want friend to be in pain.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She started to cry more when nothing happened.

“W-why isn’t it healing?!”

She grabbed her head.

“H-how did this even happen?! I was sleeping!”

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt work? mega confusion. more concern.*

W-what? Here, drink maybe?

*held the canteen out, other hand on her arm reflexively*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She chugged the healing water, then waited.

Nothing happened.

[corvid-steven]

is there anything I can do? Got any painkillers?

*shes a little frantic rn*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“N-no, I don’t have any. Do those even work on gems?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know, worth a try?

j-just try to relax, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then her body glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

*and he was out. probably gone to nearest pharmacy or anywhere that might hold medicine. gotta be quick, friends in pain. even the hospital-like pharmacy was a freak out, just dont think, no time to think. hurry grab and go*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stayed still, trying her best to relax.

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt take long before her window opened, Crow tumbling in.

Got some! H-here!

*he poured the right dosage into the cap, passing it to her*

Water!

*and hes off again, running to the nearest sink to get her a glass to make the pills easier to swallow, soon returning and offering her it too. Had forgotten about his canteen ,and if there was anything left in it.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the pills in her mouth, then drank the water so she could swallow them.

She sighed, waiting to see if the pills would have any effect.

[corvid-steven]

right..prob take a while

*exhale. calm downa little*

anything I can do for you?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, sorry...”

She held the crow plush, keeping it close.

[corvid-steven]

*a silent nod, at at the edge ofnthe bed*

ssorry..

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok, it’s not your fault...”

There was a pause.

“Maybe while we wait, we can try to figure out how this happened?”

[corvid-steven]

maybe.. but how do we do that?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment.

“Well, I guess we could go over what I know.”

[corvid-steven]

gemstone issue..

healing water doesn't work..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded a little.

“When I went to bed last night, my navel gem was fine. And when I woke up, it was like this...”

She suddenly had a look of horror on her face.

“D-Did someone try to murder me?! But the room looks the same as how it did last night!”

She glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

Who would do that? Why?

*concern, worry flared back up*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I-I don’t know! I don’t know anyone who would want me dead.”

[corvid-steven]

no one would..

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Then how else could this have happened?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I don't know?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up again.

[corvid-steven]

Hey, strawberry, it's gonna be alright

*he cupped her face, trying to calm her*

I'm not leaving until I know you're safe and okay

[shy-sunshine-au]

”But... What if it’s cracked forever?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I'm sure it won't

*he didn't want her to be in that kinda pain, he knows that type of pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why won’t it heal? What’s stopping it?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know..

..curse??

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah, it’s probably that...”

[corvid-steven]

Either way, I'm gonna make sure no one hurts you( okaY?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. Thanks...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course..

.. need anything?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

*a nod, he moved to close the window and door he left open in a rush before standing at her bedside again*

know it hurts.. but try and rest, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok, I’ll try...”

[corvid-steven]

thank you.

*he went and sat down. seems he was gonna keep watch. Just in case.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“You’re welcome...”

She closed her eyes, trying to rest.

[corvid-steven]

*he just watched over the room and her friend, to make sure nothing would happen to her.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

Despite trying to rest, she still looked really uncomfortable.

[corvid-steven]

...

you alright berry?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

anything i can do to help?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I don’t know... Sorry.”

[corvid-steven]

it's alright, dont be sorry. not your fault

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put a hand over her cracked gem.

[corvid-steven]

*he fell silent again, wish he had some way to end the pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”...What did I do to deserve this?”

[corvid-steven]

you didnt do anything, you don't deserve this agony.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why is this happening?”

[corvid-steven]

..I don't know..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went quiet, feeling bad for asking crow that question.

[corvid-steven]

.. but I promise, this is not your fault or punishment. No way you deserve anything like this.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thank you...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course

[shy-sunshine-au]

A moment later, she tried to get up.

[corvid-steven]

everything alright?

*he rushed to her side, offered a hand to help*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Yeah...”

She took his hand.

[corvid-steven]

*he helped her sit and stand up, staying close in case she needed support*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stood for a moment before sitting back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he was a bit confused but might've misinterpreted her movements*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”So tired...”

[corvid-steven]

Ah, fair.. just tell me of you want or need anything, you just stay in bed, okay? I'll get it for you.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She sighed.

“I’m not tired like I need to rest or sleep, I just feel drained...”

[corvid-steven]

I get that.. still best to rest. Dont need to nap or anything. Just. Try not to exert too much energy.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then laid back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he smiled at her, before going back to sit dowm

[shy-sunshine-au]

She rubbed her head a little.

[corvid-steven]

Want me yo bring you a book? Your remote? Game or something?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The remote’s fine.”

[corvid-steven]

*he handed her the remote*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She turns on the tv to a cooking channel.

[corvid-steven]

you're welcome!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She tries to relax again.

[corvid-steven]

*he half paid attention to the tv, just keeping an eye out*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She just quietly watches the tv.

[corvid-steven]

"Guess I never asked, is there any specific area it hurts? Is it sharp or dull pain? Probably should've asked earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It hurts a little on my navel gem and the area around it. But when my form glitches out it kinda stings all over for a second…”

[corvid-steven]

"Hmm..."

Crow is by no means a medical professional, so unsure how to proceed. Same thing with gem stuffs.

"Heat pad? Or ice pack? If it's localized around that gem, maybe can. Numb the pain? I don't know how to prevent glitches other than. Just keeping still, don't move or strain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I don’t know if a gems, well, gem reacts to that stuff, but I guess we could try?”

[corvid-steven]

"You still have the area around it, maybe it'll work there?"

He ran off to get the ice pack and electric blanket, the latter was set aside.

"This'll be a little cold, tell me if it hurts.."

He gingerly set the ice pack directly above her gem

[shy-sunshine-au]

“It doesn’t hurt any more than it already does, but it feels weird…”

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to remove it? Try the heated blanket?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Sure. Maybe that’ll be better?”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he removed the ice pack and set the blanket over her, turning it on.

"Better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A little. I think?”

[corvid-steven]

A sigh of relief.

"That's good.."

He wished he could just remove their pain but. Crow was ill equiped. Could only provide bedside. Which is where he sat again.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was quiet for a moment before speaking again.

“I don’t like this…”

[corvid-steven]

"Don't like what?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The fact that my navel gem is cracked. The fact that it won’t heal. The fact that I have to be in pain. The fact that I don’t know when this will end…”

[corvid-steven]

"Yeah.. I don't like not being to help, and also don't like the pain you're in. If there was a way to help I would do anything."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks Crow…”

She sighed.

“At least it’s not shattered, right?”

[corvid-steven]

"At least.."

He put a hand over his stomach instinctively. Shifting to lean against the bed's headboard.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You ok?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'm fine, don't worry about it. Right now let's focus on you. Is the heating blanket doing alright? Want some extra regular blankets?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The heating blanket is fine by itself for now.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"That's good.. Need anything else? Other ideas?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, not at the moment…”

[corvid-steven]

Another nod, he shifted to criss-cross, hands in his lap, and one wing stretched over behind her head.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glanced at his wing.

[corvid-steven]

Same as always, iridescent bluish-black. Resting protectively against the headboard over her head. No skin contact, just hovering.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stopped looking at it, then took off her shades.

[corvid-steven]

He looked at her inquisitively, focused on the revealed face. Rare to see her (or any sunstone) without the shades.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked back at him.

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to put those on the nightstand?"

He offered to take them, so she didn't have to move

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s fine. I’ll just leave them on the bed.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he leaned back again. Turned his head to look out the window for a bit before turning back to watch over Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”… Sorry if this is boring.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's not, and it's fine! Much rather keep you safe and comfy just.. worried yknow. Still don't know for sure how it happened.. I'll keep an eye out though, for sure."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks…”

She glanced down at her navel gem.

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

A small smile before he followed her gaze to her own gem.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed.

[corvid-steven]

"Something wrong?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I just want my gem to heal already. But the healing water didn’t work…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know.. I'm sorry it didn't work.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok. It’s not your fault…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know its just.. Hate seeing you like this.. Anyone in pain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Should we try the water again? Or would that be a waste?”

[corvid-steven]

"Never a waste, can always get more."

Crow moved the blanket and tried again, emptying the rest of the canteen onto her belly.

[shy-sunshine-au]

The healing water didn’t do anything.

She teared up before glitching again, sounding panicked.

“?gnikrow ton llits ti si yhW”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry? Are you okay?"

Suddenly very panicked, he grabbed one of her hands.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked at him.

“…os kniht t’nod I”

[corvid-steven]

"I-.. Huh?"

She is lost: no idea what Strawberry said

[shy-sunshine-au]

She could tell that Crow seemed confused. She was confused herself.

She tried to sit up so she could look for something to write with.

[corvid-steven]

She was a little shocked at Strawberry trying to sit up, expecting her to be in pain. Hovering over her, caught between trying to push her back down and letting her do her own thing.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She had managed to sit up for a second before laying back down.

[corvid-steven]

"Please don't strain yourself. Do you need something?"

Worried birb. Gentle hands on her shoulders to prevent her from getting back up (as if itd actually stop her)

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment, then used her two larger hands to pretend to write something down.

[corvid-steven]

"... Ah! Hold on!"

And he rushed off, returning momentarily with a notebook and pen, offering them to Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She gently took the notebook and pen before writing something down and showing it to him.

‘Thanks’

[corvid-steven]

"Of course, here for anything you need.."

Took place sitting back next to her, to better watch them write.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed, but her sigh sounded strange too, just like when she tried to talk before.

[corvid-steven]

Head tilt. Still worried

".. is this.. also gem do you think?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She wrote something down.

‘Likely. I’ve never sounded like this before.’

[corvid-steven]

"Does it.. hurt any more?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

’Still hurts’

[corvid-steven]

"ah... sorry."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok’

[corvid-steven]

"Is it.. worsening? Could talk earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Maybe?’

[corvid-steven]

Crow kinda fell silent. Simply unsure of what to do. Nothing works..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set down the notebook.

[corvid-steven]

He just hugged the fusion. Very gently, didn't want to cause any more damage, hated seeing friend in pain.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She carefully put an arm on his back

[corvid-steven]

"I'm sorry.. you shouldn't be comforting me.. just.. sorry.. I can't fix this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She picked up the notebook.

‘Not your fault.’

[corvid-steven]

a sigh

"I know.. just hate seeing you like this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up a little bit.

[corvid-steven]

"Ah, don't cry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.."

She went to wipe Strawberry's tears.

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok.’

[corvid-steven]

"But it's not! You called me here and I can't do anything! You shouldn't be comforting me right now, you're the one who's hurt!"

He is agitated now, sitting up.

".. You want me to call someone more useful?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She quickly wrote something down.

‘Please stay. Besides, what other ideas to fix this could there even be?’

[corvid-steven]

"I.. I don't know.."

He slumped back down a little but he no longer seemed intent on leaving.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was still for a moment before writing.

‘I’m sorry.’

[corvid-steven]

"Don't be, you have nothing to be sorry about. I'm sorry you're in this position and neither of us can do anything about it.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed softly.

[corvid-steven]

"This should be over soon.. been a while already.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Should we try the healing water one more time?’

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he took the canteen back out and poured some more on Strawberry's navel.

[shy-sunshine-au]

To her surprise, the gem slowly healed until the crack was eventually gone.

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry! Are you.. feeling any better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glitched for a split second before looking at him.

“Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh thank fuck"

Not much of a tackle hug bc she was already at her side, but there still a leap into her arms, squeezing the gem.

"I'm so sorry that took so long, I'm so sorry.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She hugged him back.

“It wasn’t your fault. It’s ok…”

[corvid-steven]

he just relaxing in the knowledge that she is alright tor a moment.

"...oh how.. did I get here? I kinda just.. appeared?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I hugged the crow plush I have and quietly called out for you…”

She gestured to the crow plush, which was currently sitting on the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Oh.. thats good to have, at least.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Is everything back to normal? Can you sit up?"

Back to nursing mode, hovering and worried.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took a second to stretch, then sat up.

[corvid-steven]

"Good! Good.. You want to try and stand for me or rather just stay there for a bit?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I’ll try standing.”

[corvid-steven]

He held a hand out to help support her if she wanted.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She held his hand as she moved over to the edge of the bed.

After taking a breath, she got up off the bed to stand.

[corvid-steven]

"Doing alright?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"Any.. lingering fatigue or pain?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A tiny bit at first, when my gem first healed, but I feel fine now.”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh, That's good."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sat back down on the edge of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Need anything?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shrugged.

[corvid-steven]

"Well.. I'm here if you need anything. Gonna stay and keep watch if you want?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Do you want to stay?”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course. Want to make sure you're okay. Plus sleepovers are never bad!"

A smile! Trying to calm any worry from himself and strawberry

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I mean, it’s not near night yet, so if you want, you could come back later if you have any plans or stuff you need to do. Or I could go with you?”

[corvid-steven]

"I know, just wanted at least to see how you're doing After a day. But! No plans! If you want to get out of the house for a bit I could escort you!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Ok, if you want.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! Anything you'd like to do first?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we get breakfast?”

[corvid-steven]

"Anything you'd like!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we have french toast and bacon?”

[corvid-steven]

"Yup! Would you rather go somewhere or me make them?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we make it together? I don’t want you to do all the work.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! I'd love the help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok then.”

She stood up off of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

Crow followed suit before leasing the way to the kitchen, already beginning ot get stuff out.

"Don't strain yourself if you still feel a bit woozy or weak, okay?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok…”

[corvid-steven]

A smile from the bird! He's already starting to put ingredients into a bowl for the french toast.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”What do you need me to do?”

[corvid-steven]

"Could you get the bacon? We can do oven baked or pan fried, whichever you prefer, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oven baked works.”

She grabbed the pack bacon and set it on the counter.

[corvid-steven]

"You could probably put it in whenever you're ready, it'll take a second."

Squeezing by their big friend to get some bread, Crow had already making the mix

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. How long do you think the French toast will take? So both could be done at around the same time.”

[corvid-steven]

"Can only do a slice or two at a time, but each set barely takes a minute."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Guess I’ll start it now then?”

She grabbed a baking sheet and lined it with foil before laying out some bacon on it.

She then put it in the oven before setting it to 400F and setting the timer.

“Ok, that should take 15 to 20 minutes.”

[corvid-steven]

"Perfect! Gives us plenty of time! How many pieces you want?"

Crow gets a pan out and putting some butter in it to start his process, as if the brown sugar mix wouldn't be enough lubrication.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a second.

“Three is fine.”

[corvid-steven]

"Alright!"

Turned the stove low, can take time since the bacon was just put in.

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Need me to help more? Or are you fine?”

[corvid-steven]

"It's really not much to do, but I appreciate it!"

".. Guess if you want any toppings? Can do like fruit or whipped cream. Butter, maple syrup. Whatever you want, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Syrup and whipped cream sounds good. What toppings do you want?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'd like some fruit or berry, but anything works!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went to go check the fridge.

“I have strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. But I don’t think grapes would be good on french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberries and blueberries are great!"

Happy Crow, lil wing flappies

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I also have chocolate syrup if you want that too.”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm... none for me, thanks."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok.”

She shut the fridge and decided to watch him cook.

[corvid-steven]

Crow hummed as he took a minute finished up the french toasts, piled onto two plates: a stack 3 high, and a stack of 2. Fresh and ready to be dressed!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went over to the fridge and pulled out the maple syrup, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries.

[corvid-steven]

After quickly checking the oven, Crow beought over the plates, sliding the taller stack one towards the taller person.

"Ready! And bacon's almost done!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set the toppings down on the kitchen table.

“Should we wait till the bacon’s done?”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm.. yeah, probably."

Crow grabbed a blueberry to snack on before lightly throwing one at Strawberry

;p

[shy-sunshine-au]

She did her best to gently catch it. Luckily, she succeeded, then ate it.

She picked up a strawberry to snack on before gently tossing one to Crow.

[corvid-steven]

He caught the rebound after it bounced off his head

>:0

"Unprovoked!"

It definitely was not. He snickered as he ate the strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Sorry, I didn’t mean to hit you on the head.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's fine! It's a little berry! Couldn't hurt if tried!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I guess.”

She threw out the end of the strawberry before eating another one.

[corvid-steven]

"Mhm!"

The oven went off

"Bacon's ready!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the oven mitts on her lower pair of hands before taking the pan out of the oven.

[corvid-steven]

Crow got out a set of tongs for the bacon, bc the pan and foil is orob still really hot

"Thanks for your help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You’re welcome. Thanks for making the french toast.”

[shy-sunshine-au]

Cracked- Your muse’s gem is now cracked. It can’t heal, but it also can’t get worse. If muse has multiple gems, then mun decides which one is cracked.

The sunlight shone through her bedroom window, shining onto her bed, almost making her looking like she glowing.

She slowly opened her eyes, yawning as she began to stretch.

This was all interrupted by pain suddenly shooting through her body.

She cried out as her body suddenly glitched, trying to keep together.

Tears filled her eyes as she gripped her sheets. Her navel gem hurt. Bad. She knew she should check it, but she was hurt and scared.

She reached out for the crow plush on her nightstand and held it tight, her body suddenly glitching again for a second.

She gently pressed her face against the soft plush.

“C-crow... please...”

-@corvid-steven

[corvid-steven]

*after a second Crow suddenly appeared, standing next to her bed. He looked confused, and was holding a muffin.*

wh-

*he went from confused to shocked to concern when he saw her glitch again*

Strawberry! Are you alright? What's wrong?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She flinched when crow suddenly appeared, gripping her sheets again.

She looked at him, tears falling from her eyes.

“I-It hurts...”

[corvid-steven]

What does, where?

*he set the muffin down and fumbled through his jacket pockets. pulling out a canteen, full of healing water*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She slowly moved, pulling off her blanket before trying to look herself over.

She froze when she saw her cracked navel gem.

She started to panic, breathing quickly.

[corvid-steven]

*he saw it and immediately poured some healing water on it.*

Better?

*seemed worried, stressed. Didn't want friend to be in pain.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She started to cry more when nothing happened.

“W-why isn’t it healing?!”

She grabbed her head.

“H-how did this even happen?! I was sleeping!”

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt work? mega confusion. more concern.*

W-what? Here, drink maybe?

*held the canteen out, other hand on her arm reflexively*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She chugged the healing water, then waited.

Nothing happened.

[corvid-steven]

is there anything I can do? Got any painkillers?

*shes a little frantic rn*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“N-no, I don’t have any. Do those even work on gems?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know, worth a try?

j-just try to relax, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then her body glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

*and he was out. probably gone to nearest pharmacy or anywhere that might hold medicine. gotta be quick, friends in pain. even the hospital-like pharmacy was a freak out, just dont think, no time to think. hurry grab and go*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stayed still, trying her best to relax.

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt take long before her window opened, Crow tumbling in.

Got some! H-here!

*he poured the right dosage into the cap, passing it to her*

Water!

*and hes off again, running to the nearest sink to get her a glass to make the pills easier to swallow, soon returning and offering her it too. Had forgotten about his canteen ,and if there was anything left in it.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the pills in her mouth, then drank the water so she could swallow them.

She sighed, waiting to see if the pills would have any effect.

[corvid-steven]

right..prob take a while

*exhale. calm downa little*

anything I can do for you?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, sorry...”

She held the crow plush, keeping it close.

[corvid-steven]

*a silent nod, at at the edge ofnthe bed*

ssorry..

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok, it’s not your fault...”

There was a pause.

“Maybe while we wait, we can try to figure out how this happened?”

[corvid-steven]

maybe.. but how do we do that?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment.

“Well, I guess we could go over what I know.”

[corvid-steven]

gemstone issue..

healing water doesn't work..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded a little.

“When I went to bed last night, my navel gem was fine. And when I woke up, it was like this...”

She suddenly had a look of horror on her face.

“D-Did someone try to murder me?! But the room looks the same as how it did last night!”

She glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

Who would do that? Why?

*concern, worry flared back up*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I-I don’t know! I don’t know anyone who would want me dead.”

[corvid-steven]

no one would..

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Then how else could this have happened?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I don't know?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up again.

[corvid-steven]

Hey, strawberry, it's gonna be alright

*he cupped her face, trying to calm her*

I'm not leaving until I know you're safe and okay

[shy-sunshine-au]

”But... What if it’s cracked forever?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I'm sure it won't

*he didn't want her to be in that kinda pain, he knows that type of pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why won’t it heal? What’s stopping it?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know..

..curse??

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah, it’s probably that...”

[corvid-steven]

Either way, I'm gonna make sure no one hurts you( okaY?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. Thanks...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course..

.. need anything?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

*a nod, he moved to close the window and door he left open in a rush before standing at her bedside again*

know it hurts.. but try and rest, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok, I’ll try...”

[corvid-steven]

thank you.

*he went and sat down. seems he was gonna keep watch. Just in case.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“You’re welcome...”

She closed her eyes, trying to rest.

[corvid-steven]

*he just watched over the room and her friend, to make sure nothing would happen to her.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

Despite trying to rest, she still looked really uncomfortable.

[corvid-steven]

...

you alright berry?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

anything i can do to help?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I don’t know... Sorry.”

[corvid-steven]

it's alright, dont be sorry. not your fault

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put a hand over her cracked gem.

[corvid-steven]

*he fell silent again, wish he had some way to end the pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”...What did I do to deserve this?”

[corvid-steven]

you didnt do anything, you don't deserve this agony.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why is this happening?”

[corvid-steven]

..I don't know..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went quiet, feeling bad for asking crow that question.

[corvid-steven]

.. but I promise, this is not your fault or punishment. No way you deserve anything like this.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thank you...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course

[shy-sunshine-au]

A moment later, she tried to get up.

[corvid-steven]

everything alright?

*he rushed to her side, offered a hand to help*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Yeah...”

She took his hand.

[corvid-steven]

*he helped her sit and stand up, staying close in case she needed support*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stood for a moment before sitting back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he was a bit confused but might've misinterpreted her movements*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”So tired...”

[corvid-steven]

Ah, fair.. just tell me of you want or need anything, you just stay in bed, okay? I'll get it for you.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She sighed.

“I’m not tired like I need to rest or sleep, I just feel drained...”

[corvid-steven]

I get that.. still best to rest. Dont need to nap or anything. Just. Try not to exert too much energy.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then laid back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he smiled at her, before going back to sit dowm

[shy-sunshine-au]

She rubbed her head a little.

[corvid-steven]

Want me yo bring you a book? Your remote? Game or something?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The remote’s fine.”

[corvid-steven]

*he handed her the remote*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She turns on the tv to a cooking channel.

[corvid-steven]

you're welcome!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She tries to relax again.

[corvid-steven]

*he half paid attention to the tv, just keeping an eye out*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She just quietly watches the tv.

[corvid-steven]

"Guess I never asked, is there any specific area it hurts? Is it sharp or dull pain? Probably should've asked earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It hurts a little on my navel gem and the area around it. But when my form glitches out it kinda stings all over for a second…”

[corvid-steven]

"Hmm..."

Crow is by no means a medical professional, so unsure how to proceed. Same thing with gem stuffs.

"Heat pad? Or ice pack? If it's localized around that gem, maybe can. Numb the pain? I don't know how to prevent glitches other than. Just keeping still, don't move or strain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I don’t know if a gems, well, gem reacts to that stuff, but I guess we could try?”

[corvid-steven]

"You still have the area around it, maybe it'll work there?"

He ran off to get the ice pack and electric blanket, the latter was set aside.

"This'll be a little cold, tell me if it hurts.."

He gingerly set the ice pack directly above her gem

[shy-sunshine-au]

“It doesn’t hurt any more than it already does, but it feels weird…”

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to remove it? Try the heated blanket?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Sure. Maybe that’ll be better?”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he removed the ice pack and set the blanket over her, turning it on.

"Better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A little. I think?”

[corvid-steven]

A sigh of relief.

"That's good.."

He wished he could just remove their pain but. Crow was ill equiped. Could only provide bedside. Which is where he sat again.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was quiet for a moment before speaking again.

“I don’t like this…”

[corvid-steven]

"Don't like what?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The fact that my navel gem is cracked. The fact that it won’t heal. The fact that I have to be in pain. The fact that I don’t know when this will end…”

[corvid-steven]

"Yeah.. I don't like not being to help, and also don't like the pain you're in. If there was a way to help I would do anything."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks Crow…”

She sighed.

“At least it’s not shattered, right?”

[corvid-steven]

"At least.."

He put a hand over his stomach instinctively. Shifting to lean against the bed's headboard.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You ok?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'm fine, don't worry about it. Right now let's focus on you. Is the heating blanket doing alright? Want some extra regular blankets?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The heating blanket is fine by itself for now.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"That's good.. Need anything else? Other ideas?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, not at the moment…”

[corvid-steven]

Another nod, he shifted to criss-cross, hands in his lap, and one wing stretched over behind her head.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glanced at his wing.

[corvid-steven]

Same as always, iridescent bluish-black. Resting protectively against the headboard over her head. No skin contact, just hovering.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stopped looking at it, then took off her shades.

[corvid-steven]

He looked at her inquisitively, focused on the revealed face. Rare to see her (or any sunstone) without the shades.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked back at him.

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to put those on the nightstand?"

He offered to take them, so she didn't have to move

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s fine. I’ll just leave them on the bed.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he leaned back again. Turned his head to look out the window for a bit before turning back to watch over Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”… Sorry if this is boring.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's not, and it's fine! Much rather keep you safe and comfy just.. worried yknow. Still don't know for sure how it happened.. I'll keep an eye out though, for sure."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks…”

She glanced down at her navel gem.

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

A small smile before he followed her gaze to her own gem.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed.

[corvid-steven]

"Something wrong?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I just want my gem to heal already. But the healing water didn’t work…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know.. I'm sorry it didn't work.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok. It’s not your fault…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know its just.. Hate seeing you like this.. Anyone in pain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Should we try the water again? Or would that be a waste?”

[corvid-steven]

"Never a waste, can always get more."

Crow moved the blanket and tried again, emptying the rest of the canteen onto her belly.

[shy-sunshine-au]

The healing water didn’t do anything.

She teared up before glitching again, sounding panicked.

“?gnikrow ton llits ti si yhW”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry? Are you okay?"

Suddenly very panicked, he grabbed one of her hands.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked at him.

“…os kniht t’nod I”

[corvid-steven]

"I-.. Huh?"

She is lost: no idea what Strawberry said

[shy-sunshine-au]

She could tell that Crow seemed confused. She was confused herself.

She tried to sit up so she could look for something to write with.

[corvid-steven]

She was a little shocked at Strawberry trying to sit up, expecting her to be in pain. Hovering over her, caught between trying to push her back down and letting her do her own thing.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She had managed to sit up for a second before laying back down.

[corvid-steven]

"Please don't strain yourself. Do you need something?"

Worried birb. Gentle hands on her shoulders to prevent her from getting back up (as if itd actually stop her)

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment, then used her two larger hands to pretend to write something down.

[corvid-steven]

"... Ah! Hold on!"

And he rushed off, returning momentarily with a notebook and pen, offering them to Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She gently took the notebook and pen before writing something down and showing it to him.

‘Thanks’

[corvid-steven]

"Of course, here for anything you need.."

Took place sitting back next to her, to better watch them write.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed, but her sigh sounded strange too, just like when she tried to talk before.

[corvid-steven]

Head tilt. Still worried

".. is this.. also gem do you think?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She wrote something down.

‘Likely. I’ve never sounded like this before.’

[corvid-steven]

"Does it.. hurt any more?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

’Still hurts’

[corvid-steven]

"ah... sorry."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok’

[corvid-steven]

"Is it.. worsening? Could talk earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Maybe?’

[corvid-steven]

Crow kinda fell silent. Simply unsure of what to do. Nothing works..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set down the notebook.

[corvid-steven]

He just hugged the fusion. Very gently, didn't want to cause any more damage, hated seeing friend in pain.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She carefully put an arm on his back

[corvid-steven]

"I'm sorry.. you shouldn't be comforting me.. just.. sorry.. I can't fix this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She picked up the notebook.

‘Not your fault.’

[corvid-steven]

a sigh

"I know.. just hate seeing you like this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up a little bit.

[corvid-steven]

"Ah, don't cry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.."

She went to wipe Strawberry's tears.

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok.’

[corvid-steven]

"But it's not! You called me here and I can't do anything! You shouldn't be comforting me right now, you're the one who's hurt!"

He is agitated now, sitting up.

".. You want me to call someone more useful?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She quickly wrote something down.

‘Please stay. Besides, what other ideas to fix this could there even be?’

[corvid-steven]

"I.. I don't know.."

He slumped back down a little but he no longer seemed intent on leaving.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was still for a moment before writing.

‘I’m sorry.’

[corvid-steven]

"Don't be, you have nothing to be sorry about. I'm sorry you're in this position and neither of us can do anything about it.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed softly.

[corvid-steven]

"This should be over soon.. been a while already.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Should we try the healing water one more time?’

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he took the canteen back out and poured some more on Strawberry's navel.

[shy-sunshine-au]

To her surprise, the gem slowly healed until the crack was eventually gone.

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry! Are you.. feeling any better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glitched for a split second before looking at him.

“Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh thank fuck"

Not much of a tackle hug bc she was already at her side, but there still a leap into her arms, squeezing the gem.

"I'm so sorry that took so long, I'm so sorry.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She hugged him back.

“It wasn’t your fault. It’s ok…”

[corvid-steven]

he just relaxing in the knowledge that she is alright tor a moment.

"...oh how.. did I get here? I kinda just.. appeared?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I hugged the crow plush I have and quietly called out for you…”

She gestured to the crow plush, which was currently sitting on the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Oh.. thats good to have, at least.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Is everything back to normal? Can you sit up?"

Back to nursing mode, hovering and worried.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took a second to stretch, then sat up.

[corvid-steven]

"Good! Good.. You want to try and stand for me or rather just stay there for a bit?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I’ll try standing.”

[corvid-steven]

He held a hand out to help support her if she wanted.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She held his hand as she moved over to the edge of the bed.

After taking a breath, she got up off the bed to stand.

[corvid-steven]

"Doing alright?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"Any.. lingering fatigue or pain?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A tiny bit at first, when my gem first healed, but I feel fine now.”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh, That's good."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sat back down on the edge of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Need anything?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shrugged.

[corvid-steven]

"Well.. I'm here if you need anything. Gonna stay and keep watch if you want?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Do you want to stay?”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course. Want to make sure you're okay. Plus sleepovers are never bad!"

A smile! Trying to calm any worry from himself and strawberry

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I mean, it’s not near night yet, so if you want, you could come back later if you have any plans or stuff you need to do. Or I could go with you?”

[corvid-steven]

"I know, just wanted at least to see how you're doing After a day. But! No plans! If you want to get out of the house for a bit I could escort you!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Ok, if you want.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! Anything you'd like to do first?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we get breakfast?”

[corvid-steven]

"Anything you'd like!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we have french toast and bacon?”

[corvid-steven]

"Yup! Would you rather go somewhere or me make them?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we make it together? I don’t want you to do all the work.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! I'd love the help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok then.”

She stood up off of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

Crow followed suit before leasing the way to the kitchen, already beginning ot get stuff out.

"Don't strain yourself if you still feel a bit woozy or weak, okay?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok…”

[corvid-steven]

A smile from the bird! He's already starting to put ingredients into a bowl for the french toast.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”What do you need me to do?”

[corvid-steven]

"Could you get the bacon? We can do oven baked or pan fried, whichever you prefer, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oven baked works.”

She grabbed the pack bacon and set it on the counter.

[corvid-steven]

"You could probably put it in whenever you're ready, it'll take a second."

Squeezing by their big friend to get some bread, Crow had already making the mix

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. How long do you think the French toast will take? So both could be done at around the same time.”

[corvid-steven]

"Can only do a slice or two at a time, but each set barely takes a minute."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Guess I’ll start it now then?”

She grabbed a baking sheet and lined it with foil before laying out some bacon on it.

She then put it in the oven before setting it to 400F and setting the timer.

“Ok, that should take 15 to 20 minutes.”

[corvid-steven]

"Perfect! Gives us plenty of time! How many pieces you want?"

Crow gets a pan out and putting some butter in it to start his process, as if the brown sugar mix wouldn't be enough lubrication.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a second.

“Three is fine.”

[corvid-steven]

"Alright!"

Turned the stove low, can take time since the bacon was just put in.

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Need me to help more? Or are you fine?”

[corvid-steven]

"It's really not much to do, but I appreciate it!"

".. Guess if you want any toppings? Can do like fruit or whipped cream. Butter, maple syrup. Whatever you want, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Syrup and whipped cream sounds good. What toppings do you want?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'd like some fruit or berry, but anything works!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went to go check the fridge.

“I have strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. But I don’t think grapes would be good on french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberries and blueberries are great!"

Happy Crow, lil wing flappies

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I also have chocolate syrup if you want that too.”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm... none for me, thanks."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok.”

She shut the fridge and decided to watch him cook.

[corvid-steven]

Crow hummed as he took a minute finished up the french toasts, piled onto two plates: a stack 3 high, and a stack of 2. Fresh and ready to be dressed!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went over to the fridge and pulled out the maple syrup, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries.

[corvid-steven]

After quickly checking the oven, Crow beought over the plates, sliding the taller stack one towards the taller person.

"Ready! And bacon's almost done!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set the toppings down on the kitchen table.

“Should we wait till the bacon’s done?”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm.. yeah, probably."

Crow grabbed a blueberry to snack on before lightly throwing one at Strawberry

;p

[shy-sunshine-au]

She did her best to gently catch it. Luckily, she succeeded, then ate it.

She picked up a strawberry to snack on before gently tossing one to Crow.

[corvid-steven]

He caught the rebound after it bounced off his head

>:0

"Unprovoked!"

It definitely was not. He snickered as he ate the strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Sorry, I didn’t mean to hit you on the head.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's fine! It's a little berry! Couldn't hurt if tried!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I guess.”

She threw out the end of the strawberry before eating another one.

[corvid-steven]

"Mhm!"

The oven went off

"Bacon's ready!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the oven mitts on her lower pair of hands before taking the pan out of the oven.

[shy-sunshine-au]

Cracked- Your muse’s gem is now cracked. It can’t heal, but it also can’t get worse. If muse has multiple gems, then mun decides which one is cracked.

The sunlight shone through her bedroom window, shining onto her bed, almost making her looking like she glowing.

She slowly opened her eyes, yawning as she began to stretch.

This was all interrupted by pain suddenly shooting through her body.

She cried out as her body suddenly glitched, trying to keep together.

Tears filled her eyes as she gripped her sheets. Her navel gem hurt. Bad. She knew she should check it, but she was hurt and scared.

She reached out for the crow plush on her nightstand and held it tight, her body suddenly glitching again for a second.

She gently pressed her face against the soft plush.

“C-crow... please...”

-@corvid-steven

[corvid-steven]

*after a second Crow suddenly appeared, standing next to her bed. He looked confused, and was holding a muffin.*

wh-

*he went from confused to shocked to concern when he saw her glitch again*

Strawberry! Are you alright? What's wrong?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She flinched when crow suddenly appeared, gripping her sheets again.

She looked at him, tears falling from her eyes.

“I-It hurts...”

[corvid-steven]

What does, where?

*he set the muffin down and fumbled through his jacket pockets. pulling out a canteen, full of healing water*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She slowly moved, pulling off her blanket before trying to look herself over.

She froze when she saw her cracked navel gem.

She started to panic, breathing quickly.

[corvid-steven]

*he saw it and immediately poured some healing water on it.*

Better?

*seemed worried, stressed. Didn't want friend to be in pain.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She started to cry more when nothing happened.

“W-why isn’t it healing?!”

She grabbed her head.

“H-how did this even happen?! I was sleeping!”

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt work? mega confusion. more concern.*

W-what? Here, drink maybe?

*held the canteen out, other hand on her arm reflexively*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She chugged the healing water, then waited.

Nothing happened.

[corvid-steven]

is there anything I can do? Got any painkillers?

*shes a little frantic rn*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“N-no, I don’t have any. Do those even work on gems?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know, worth a try?

j-just try to relax, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then her body glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

*and he was out. probably gone to nearest pharmacy or anywhere that might hold medicine. gotta be quick, friends in pain. even the hospital-like pharmacy was a freak out, just dont think, no time to think. hurry grab and go*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stayed still, trying her best to relax.

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt take long before her window opened, Crow tumbling in.

Got some! H-here!

*he poured the right dosage into the cap, passing it to her*

Water!

*and hes off again, running to the nearest sink to get her a glass to make the pills easier to swallow, soon returning and offering her it too. Had forgotten about his canteen ,and if there was anything left in it.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the pills in her mouth, then drank the water so she could swallow them.

She sighed, waiting to see if the pills would have any effect.

[corvid-steven]

right..prob take a while

*exhale. calm downa little*

anything I can do for you?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, sorry...”

She held the crow plush, keeping it close.

[corvid-steven]

*a silent nod, at at the edge ofnthe bed*

ssorry..

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok, it’s not your fault...”

There was a pause.

“Maybe while we wait, we can try to figure out how this happened?”

[corvid-steven]

maybe.. but how do we do that?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment.

“Well, I guess we could go over what I know.”

[corvid-steven]

gemstone issue..

healing water doesn't work..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded a little.

“When I went to bed last night, my navel gem was fine. And when I woke up, it was like this...”

She suddenly had a look of horror on her face.

“D-Did someone try to murder me?! But the room looks the same as how it did last night!”

She glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

Who would do that? Why?

*concern, worry flared back up*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I-I don’t know! I don’t know anyone who would want me dead.”

[corvid-steven]

no one would..

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Then how else could this have happened?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I don't know?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up again.

[corvid-steven]

Hey, strawberry, it's gonna be alright

*he cupped her face, trying to calm her*

I'm not leaving until I know you're safe and okay

[shy-sunshine-au]

”But... What if it’s cracked forever?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I'm sure it won't

*he didn't want her to be in that kinda pain, he knows that type of pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why won’t it heal? What’s stopping it?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know..

..curse??

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah, it’s probably that...”

[corvid-steven]

Either way, I'm gonna make sure no one hurts you( okaY?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. Thanks...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course..

.. need anything?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

*a nod, he moved to close the window and door he left open in a rush before standing at her bedside again*

know it hurts.. but try and rest, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok, I’ll try...”

[corvid-steven]

thank you.

*he went and sat down. seems he was gonna keep watch. Just in case.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“You’re welcome...”

She closed her eyes, trying to rest.

[corvid-steven]

*he just watched over the room and her friend, to make sure nothing would happen to her.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

Despite trying to rest, she still looked really uncomfortable.

[corvid-steven]

...

you alright berry?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

anything i can do to help?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I don’t know... Sorry.”

[corvid-steven]

it's alright, dont be sorry. not your fault

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put a hand over her cracked gem.

[corvid-steven]

*he fell silent again, wish he had some way to end the pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”...What did I do to deserve this?”

[corvid-steven]

you didnt do anything, you don't deserve this agony.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why is this happening?”

[corvid-steven]

..I don't know..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went quiet, feeling bad for asking crow that question.

[corvid-steven]

.. but I promise, this is not your fault or punishment. No way you deserve anything like this.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thank you...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course

[shy-sunshine-au]

A moment later, she tried to get up.

[corvid-steven]

everything alright?

*he rushed to her side, offered a hand to help*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Yeah...”

She took his hand.

[corvid-steven]

*he helped her sit and stand up, staying close in case she needed support*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stood for a moment before sitting back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he was a bit confused but might've misinterpreted her movements*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”So tired...”

[corvid-steven]

Ah, fair.. just tell me of you want or need anything, you just stay in bed, okay? I'll get it for you.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She sighed.

“I’m not tired like I need to rest or sleep, I just feel drained...”

[corvid-steven]

I get that.. still best to rest. Dont need to nap or anything. Just. Try not to exert too much energy.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then laid back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he smiled at her, before going back to sit dowm

[shy-sunshine-au]

She rubbed her head a little.

[corvid-steven]

Want me yo bring you a book? Your remote? Game or something?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The remote’s fine.”

[corvid-steven]

*he handed her the remote*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She turns on the tv to a cooking channel.

[corvid-steven]

you're welcome!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She tries to relax again.

[corvid-steven]

*he half paid attention to the tv, just keeping an eye out*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She just quietly watches the tv.

[corvid-steven]

"Guess I never asked, is there any specific area it hurts? Is it sharp or dull pain? Probably should've asked earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It hurts a little on my navel gem and the area around it. But when my form glitches out it kinda stings all over for a second…”

[corvid-steven]

"Hmm..."

Crow is by no means a medical professional, so unsure how to proceed. Same thing with gem stuffs.

"Heat pad? Or ice pack? If it's localized around that gem, maybe can. Numb the pain? I don't know how to prevent glitches other than. Just keeping still, don't move or strain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I don’t know if a gems, well, gem reacts to that stuff, but I guess we could try?”

[corvid-steven]

"You still have the area around it, maybe it'll work there?"

He ran off to get the ice pack and electric blanket, the latter was set aside.

"This'll be a little cold, tell me if it hurts.."

He gingerly set the ice pack directly above her gem

[shy-sunshine-au]

“It doesn’t hurt any more than it already does, but it feels weird…”

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to remove it? Try the heated blanket?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Sure. Maybe that’ll be better?”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he removed the ice pack and set the blanket over her, turning it on.

"Better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A little. I think?”

[corvid-steven]

A sigh of relief.

"That's good.."

He wished he could just remove their pain but. Crow was ill equiped. Could only provide bedside. Which is where he sat again.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was quiet for a moment before speaking again.

“I don’t like this…”

[corvid-steven]

"Don't like what?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The fact that my navel gem is cracked. The fact that it won’t heal. The fact that I have to be in pain. The fact that I don’t know when this will end…”

[corvid-steven]

"Yeah.. I don't like not being to help, and also don't like the pain you're in. If there was a way to help I would do anything."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks Crow…”

She sighed.

“At least it’s not shattered, right?”

[corvid-steven]

"At least.."

He put a hand over his stomach instinctively. Shifting to lean against the bed's headboard.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You ok?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'm fine, don't worry about it. Right now let's focus on you. Is the heating blanket doing alright? Want some extra regular blankets?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The heating blanket is fine by itself for now.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"That's good.. Need anything else? Other ideas?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, not at the moment…”

[corvid-steven]

Another nod, he shifted to criss-cross, hands in his lap, and one wing stretched over behind her head.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glanced at his wing.

[corvid-steven]

Same as always, iridescent bluish-black. Resting protectively against the headboard over her head. No skin contact, just hovering.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stopped looking at it, then took off her shades.

[corvid-steven]

He looked at her inquisitively, focused on the revealed face. Rare to see her (or any sunstone) without the shades.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked back at him.

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to put those on the nightstand?"

He offered to take them, so she didn't have to move

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s fine. I’ll just leave them on the bed.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he leaned back again. Turned his head to look out the window for a bit before turning back to watch over Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”… Sorry if this is boring.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's not, and it's fine! Much rather keep you safe and comfy just.. worried yknow. Still don't know for sure how it happened.. I'll keep an eye out though, for sure."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks…”

She glanced down at her navel gem.

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

A small smile before he followed her gaze to her own gem.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed.

[corvid-steven]

"Something wrong?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I just want my gem to heal already. But the healing water didn’t work…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know.. I'm sorry it didn't work.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok. It’s not your fault…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know its just.. Hate seeing you like this.. Anyone in pain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Should we try the water again? Or would that be a waste?”

[corvid-steven]

"Never a waste, can always get more."

Crow moved the blanket and tried again, emptying the rest of the canteen onto her belly.

[shy-sunshine-au]

The healing water didn’t do anything.

She teared up before glitching again, sounding panicked.

“?gnikrow ton llits ti si yhW”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry? Are you okay?"

Suddenly very panicked, he grabbed one of her hands.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked at him.

“…os kniht t’nod I”

[corvid-steven]

"I-.. Huh?"

She is lost: no idea what Strawberry said

[shy-sunshine-au]

She could tell that Crow seemed confused. She was confused herself.

She tried to sit up so she could look for something to write with.

[corvid-steven]

She was a little shocked at Strawberry trying to sit up, expecting her to be in pain. Hovering over her, caught between trying to push her back down and letting her do her own thing.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She had managed to sit up for a second before laying back down.

[corvid-steven]

"Please don't strain yourself. Do you need something?"

Worried birb. Gentle hands on her shoulders to prevent her from getting back up (as if itd actually stop her)

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment, then used her two larger hands to pretend to write something down.

[corvid-steven]

"... Ah! Hold on!"

And he rushed off, returning momentarily with a notebook and pen, offering them to Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She gently took the notebook and pen before writing something down and showing it to him.

‘Thanks’

[corvid-steven]

"Of course, here for anything you need.."

Took place sitting back next to her, to better watch them write.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed, but her sigh sounded strange too, just like when she tried to talk before.

[corvid-steven]

Head tilt. Still worried

".. is this.. also gem do you think?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She wrote something down.

‘Likely. I’ve never sounded like this before.’

[corvid-steven]

"Does it.. hurt any more?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

’Still hurts’

[corvid-steven]

"ah... sorry."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok’

[corvid-steven]

"Is it.. worsening? Could talk earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Maybe?’

[corvid-steven]

Crow kinda fell silent. Simply unsure of what to do. Nothing works..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set down the notebook.

[corvid-steven]

He just hugged the fusion. Very gently, didn't want to cause any more damage, hated seeing friend in pain.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She carefully put an arm on his back

[corvid-steven]

"I'm sorry.. you shouldn't be comforting me.. just.. sorry.. I can't fix this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She picked up the notebook.

‘Not your fault.’

[corvid-steven]

a sigh

"I know.. just hate seeing you like this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up a little bit.

[corvid-steven]

"Ah, don't cry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.."

She went to wipe Strawberry's tears.

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok.’

[corvid-steven]

"But it's not! You called me here and I can't do anything! You shouldn't be comforting me right now, you're the one who's hurt!"

He is agitated now, sitting up.

".. You want me to call someone more useful?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She quickly wrote something down.

‘Please stay. Besides, what other ideas to fix this could there even be?’

[corvid-steven]

"I.. I don't know.."

He slumped back down a little but he no longer seemed intent on leaving.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was still for a moment before writing.

‘I’m sorry.’

[corvid-steven]

"Don't be, you have nothing to be sorry about. I'm sorry you're in this position and neither of us can do anything about it.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed softly.

[corvid-steven]

"This should be over soon.. been a while already.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Should we try the healing water one more time?’

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he took the canteen back out and poured some more on Strawberry's navel.

[shy-sunshine-au]

To her surprise, the gem slowly healed until the crack was eventually gone.

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry! Are you.. feeling any better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glitched for a split second before looking at him.

“Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh thank fuck"

Not much of a tackle hug bc she was already at her side, but there still a leap into her arms, squeezing the gem.

"I'm so sorry that took so long, I'm so sorry.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She hugged him back.

“It wasn’t your fault. It’s ok…”

[corvid-steven]

he just relaxing in the knowledge that she is alright tor a moment.

"...oh how.. did I get here? I kinda just.. appeared?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I hugged the crow plush I have and quietly called out for you…”

She gestured to the crow plush, which was currently sitting on the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Oh.. thats good to have, at least.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Is everything back to normal? Can you sit up?"

Back to nursing mode, hovering and worried.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took a second to stretch, then sat up.

[corvid-steven]

"Good! Good.. You want to try and stand for me or rather just stay there for a bit?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I’ll try standing.”

[corvid-steven]

He held a hand out to help support her if she wanted.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She held his hand as she moved over to the edge of the bed.

After taking a breath, she got up off the bed to stand.

[corvid-steven]

"Doing alright?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"Any.. lingering fatigue or pain?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A tiny bit at first, when my gem first healed, but I feel fine now.”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh, That's good."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sat back down on the edge of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Need anything?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shrugged.

[corvid-steven]

"Well.. I'm here if you need anything. Gonna stay and keep watch if you want?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Do you want to stay?”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course. Want to make sure you're okay. Plus sleepovers are never bad!"

A smile! Trying to calm any worry from himself and strawberry

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I mean, it’s not near night yet, so if you want, you could come back later if you have any plans or stuff you need to do. Or I could go with you?”

[corvid-steven]

"I know, just wanted at least to see how you're doing After a day. But! No plans! If you want to get out of the house for a bit I could escort you!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Ok, if you want.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! Anything you'd like to do first?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we get breakfast?”

[corvid-steven]

"Anything you'd like!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we have french toast and bacon?”

[corvid-steven]

"Yup! Would you rather go somewhere or me make them?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we make it together? I don’t want you to do all the work.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! I'd love the help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok then.”

She stood up off of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

Crow followed suit before leasing the way to the kitchen, already beginning ot get stuff out.

"Don't strain yourself if you still feel a bit woozy or weak, okay?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok…”

[corvid-steven]

A smile from the bird! He's already starting to put ingredients into a bowl for the french toast.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”What do you need me to do?”

[corvid-steven]

"Could you get the bacon? We can do oven baked or pan fried, whichever you prefer, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oven baked works.”

She grabbed the pack bacon and set it on the counter.

[corvid-steven]

"You could probably put it in whenever you're ready, it'll take a second."

Squeezing by their big friend to get some bread, Crow had already making the mix

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. How long do you think the French toast will take? So both could be done at around the same time.”

[corvid-steven]

"Can only do a slice or two at a time, but each set barely takes a minute."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Guess I’ll start it now then?”

She grabbed a baking sheet and lined it with foil before laying out some bacon on it.

She then put it in the oven before setting it to 400F and setting the timer.

“Ok, that should take 15 to 20 minutes.”

[corvid-steven]

"Perfect! Gives us plenty of time! How many pieces you want?"

Crow gets a pan out and putting some butter in it to start his process, as if the brown sugar mix wouldn't be enough lubrication.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a second.

“Three is fine.”

[corvid-steven]

"Alright!"

Turned the stove low, can take time since the bacon was just put in.

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Need me to help more? Or are you fine?”

[corvid-steven]

"It's really not much to do, but I appreciate it!"

".. Guess if you want any toppings? Can do like fruit or whipped cream. Butter, maple syrup. Whatever you want, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Syrup and whipped cream sounds good. What toppings do you want?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'd like some fruit or berry, but anything works!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went to go check the fridge.

“I have strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. But I don’t think grapes would be good on french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberries and blueberries are great!"

Happy Crow, lil wing flappies

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I also have chocolate syrup if you want that too.”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm... none for me, thanks."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok.”

She shut the fridge and decided to watch him cook.

[corvid-steven]

Crow hummed as he took a minute finished up the french toasts, piled onto two plates: a stack 3 high, and a stack of 2. Fresh and ready to be dressed!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went over to the fridge and pulled out the maple syrup, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries.

[corvid-steven]

After quickly checking the oven, Crow beought over the plates, sliding the taller stack one towards the taller person.

"Ready! And bacon's almost done!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set the toppings down on the kitchen table.

“Should we wait till the bacon’s done?”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm.. yeah, probably."

Crow grabbed a blueberry to snack on before lightly throwing one at Strawberry

;p

[shy-sunshine-au]

She did her best to gently catch it. Luckily, she succeeded, then ate it.

She picked up a strawberry to snack on before gently tossing one to Crow.

[corvid-steven]

He caught the rebound after it bounced off his head

>:0

"Unprovoked!"

It definitely was not. He snickered as he ate the strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Sorry, I didn’t mean to hit you on the head.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's fine! It's a little berry! Couldn't hurt if tried!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I guess.”

She threw out the end of the strawberry before eating another one.

[shy-sunshine-au]

Cracked- Your muse’s gem is now cracked. It can’t heal, but it also can’t get worse. If muse has multiple gems, then mun decides which one is cracked.

The sunlight shone through her bedroom window, shining onto her bed, almost making her looking like she glowing.

She slowly opened her eyes, yawning as she began to stretch.

This was all interrupted by pain suddenly shooting through her body.

She cried out as her body suddenly glitched, trying to keep together.

Tears filled her eyes as she gripped her sheets. Her navel gem hurt. Bad. She knew she should check it, but she was hurt and scared.

She reached out for the crow plush on her nightstand and held it tight, her body suddenly glitching again for a second.

She gently pressed her face against the soft plush.

“C-crow... please...”

-@corvid-steven

[corvid-steven]

*after a second Crow suddenly appeared, standing next to her bed. He looked confused, and was holding a muffin.*

wh-

*he went from confused to shocked to concern when he saw her glitch again*

Strawberry! Are you alright? What's wrong?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She flinched when crow suddenly appeared, gripping her sheets again.

She looked at him, tears falling from her eyes.

“I-It hurts...”

[corvid-steven]

What does, where?

*he set the muffin down and fumbled through his jacket pockets. pulling out a canteen, full of healing water*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She slowly moved, pulling off her blanket before trying to look herself over.

She froze when she saw her cracked navel gem.

She started to panic, breathing quickly.

[corvid-steven]

*he saw it and immediately poured some healing water on it.*

Better?

*seemed worried, stressed. Didn't want friend to be in pain.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She started to cry more when nothing happened.

“W-why isn’t it healing?!”

She grabbed her head.

“H-how did this even happen?! I was sleeping!”

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt work? mega confusion. more concern.*

W-what? Here, drink maybe?

*held the canteen out, other hand on her arm reflexively*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She chugged the healing water, then waited.

Nothing happened.

[corvid-steven]

is there anything I can do? Got any painkillers?

*shes a little frantic rn*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“N-no, I don’t have any. Do those even work on gems?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know, worth a try?

j-just try to relax, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then her body glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

*and he was out. probably gone to nearest pharmacy or anywhere that might hold medicine. gotta be quick, friends in pain. even the hospital-like pharmacy was a freak out, just dont think, no time to think. hurry grab and go*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stayed still, trying her best to relax.

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt take long before her window opened, Crow tumbling in.

Got some! H-here!

*he poured the right dosage into the cap, passing it to her*

Water!

*and hes off again, running to the nearest sink to get her a glass to make the pills easier to swallow, soon returning and offering her it too. Had forgotten about his canteen ,and if there was anything left in it.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the pills in her mouth, then drank the water so she could swallow them.

She sighed, waiting to see if the pills would have any effect.

[corvid-steven]

right..prob take a while

*exhale. calm downa little*

anything I can do for you?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, sorry...”

She held the crow plush, keeping it close.

[corvid-steven]

*a silent nod, at at the edge ofnthe bed*

ssorry..

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok, it’s not your fault...”

There was a pause.

“Maybe while we wait, we can try to figure out how this happened?”

[corvid-steven]

maybe.. but how do we do that?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment.

“Well, I guess we could go over what I know.”

[corvid-steven]

gemstone issue..

healing water doesn't work..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded a little.

“When I went to bed last night, my navel gem was fine. And when I woke up, it was like this...”

She suddenly had a look of horror on her face.

“D-Did someone try to murder me?! But the room looks the same as how it did last night!”

She glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

Who would do that? Why?

*concern, worry flared back up*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I-I don’t know! I don’t know anyone who would want me dead.”

[corvid-steven]

no one would..

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Then how else could this have happened?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I don't know?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up again.

[corvid-steven]

Hey, strawberry, it's gonna be alright

*he cupped her face, trying to calm her*

I'm not leaving until I know you're safe and okay

[shy-sunshine-au]

”But... What if it’s cracked forever?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I'm sure it won't

*he didn't want her to be in that kinda pain, he knows that type of pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why won’t it heal? What’s stopping it?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know..

..curse??

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah, it’s probably that...”

[corvid-steven]

Either way, I'm gonna make sure no one hurts you( okaY?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. Thanks...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course..

.. need anything?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

*a nod, he moved to close the window and door he left open in a rush before standing at her bedside again*

know it hurts.. but try and rest, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok, I’ll try...”

[corvid-steven]

thank you.

*he went and sat down. seems he was gonna keep watch. Just in case.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“You’re welcome...”

She closed her eyes, trying to rest.

[corvid-steven]

*he just watched over the room and her friend, to make sure nothing would happen to her.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

Despite trying to rest, she still looked really uncomfortable.

[corvid-steven]

...

you alright berry?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

anything i can do to help?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I don’t know... Sorry.”

[corvid-steven]

it's alright, dont be sorry. not your fault

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put a hand over her cracked gem.

[corvid-steven]

*he fell silent again, wish he had some way to end the pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”...What did I do to deserve this?”

[corvid-steven]

you didnt do anything, you don't deserve this agony.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why is this happening?”

[corvid-steven]

..I don't know..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went quiet, feeling bad for asking crow that question.

[corvid-steven]

.. but I promise, this is not your fault or punishment. No way you deserve anything like this.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thank you...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course

[shy-sunshine-au]

A moment later, she tried to get up.

[corvid-steven]

everything alright?

*he rushed to her side, offered a hand to help*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Yeah...”

She took his hand.

[corvid-steven]

*he helped her sit and stand up, staying close in case she needed support*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stood for a moment before sitting back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he was a bit confused but might've misinterpreted her movements*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”So tired...”

[corvid-steven]

Ah, fair.. just tell me of you want or need anything, you just stay in bed, okay? I'll get it for you.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She sighed.

“I’m not tired like I need to rest or sleep, I just feel drained...”

[corvid-steven]

I get that.. still best to rest. Dont need to nap or anything. Just. Try not to exert too much energy.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then laid back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he smiled at her, before going back to sit dowm

[shy-sunshine-au]

She rubbed her head a little.

[corvid-steven]

Want me yo bring you a book? Your remote? Game or something?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The remote’s fine.”

[corvid-steven]

*he handed her the remote*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She turns on the tv to a cooking channel.

[corvid-steven]

you're welcome!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She tries to relax again.

[corvid-steven]

*he half paid attention to the tv, just keeping an eye out*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She just quietly watches the tv.

[corvid-steven]

"Guess I never asked, is there any specific area it hurts? Is it sharp or dull pain? Probably should've asked earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It hurts a little on my navel gem and the area around it. But when my form glitches out it kinda stings all over for a second…”

[corvid-steven]

"Hmm..."

Crow is by no means a medical professional, so unsure how to proceed. Same thing with gem stuffs.

"Heat pad? Or ice pack? If it's localized around that gem, maybe can. Numb the pain? I don't know how to prevent glitches other than. Just keeping still, don't move or strain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I don’t know if a gems, well, gem reacts to that stuff, but I guess we could try?”

[corvid-steven]

"You still have the area around it, maybe it'll work there?"

He ran off to get the ice pack and electric blanket, the latter was set aside.

"This'll be a little cold, tell me if it hurts.."

He gingerly set the ice pack directly above her gem

[shy-sunshine-au]

“It doesn’t hurt any more than it already does, but it feels weird…”

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to remove it? Try the heated blanket?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Sure. Maybe that’ll be better?”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he removed the ice pack and set the blanket over her, turning it on.

"Better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A little. I think?”

[corvid-steven]

A sigh of relief.

"That's good.."

He wished he could just remove their pain but. Crow was ill equiped. Could only provide bedside. Which is where he sat again.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was quiet for a moment before speaking again.

“I don’t like this…”

[corvid-steven]

"Don't like what?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The fact that my navel gem is cracked. The fact that it won’t heal. The fact that I have to be in pain. The fact that I don’t know when this will end…”

[corvid-steven]

"Yeah.. I don't like not being to help, and also don't like the pain you're in. If there was a way to help I would do anything."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks Crow…”

She sighed.

“At least it’s not shattered, right?”

[corvid-steven]

"At least.."

He put a hand over his stomach instinctively. Shifting to lean against the bed's headboard.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You ok?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'm fine, don't worry about it. Right now let's focus on you. Is the heating blanket doing alright? Want some extra regular blankets?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The heating blanket is fine by itself for now.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"That's good.. Need anything else? Other ideas?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, not at the moment…”

[corvid-steven]

Another nod, he shifted to criss-cross, hands in his lap, and one wing stretched over behind her head.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glanced at his wing.

[corvid-steven]

Same as always, iridescent bluish-black. Resting protectively against the headboard over her head. No skin contact, just hovering.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stopped looking at it, then took off her shades.

[corvid-steven]

He looked at her inquisitively, focused on the revealed face. Rare to see her (or any sunstone) without the shades.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked back at him.

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to put those on the nightstand?"

He offered to take them, so she didn't have to move

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s fine. I’ll just leave them on the bed.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he leaned back again. Turned his head to look out the window for a bit before turning back to watch over Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”… Sorry if this is boring.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's not, and it's fine! Much rather keep you safe and comfy just.. worried yknow. Still don't know for sure how it happened.. I'll keep an eye out though, for sure."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks…”

She glanced down at her navel gem.

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

A small smile before he followed her gaze to her own gem.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed.

[corvid-steven]

"Something wrong?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I just want my gem to heal already. But the healing water didn’t work…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know.. I'm sorry it didn't work.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok. It’s not your fault…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know its just.. Hate seeing you like this.. Anyone in pain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Should we try the water again? Or would that be a waste?”

[corvid-steven]

"Never a waste, can always get more."

Crow moved the blanket and tried again, emptying the rest of the canteen onto her belly.

[shy-sunshine-au]

The healing water didn’t do anything.

She teared up before glitching again, sounding panicked.

“?gnikrow ton llits ti si yhW”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry? Are you okay?"

Suddenly very panicked, he grabbed one of her hands.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked at him.

“…os kniht t’nod I”

[corvid-steven]

"I-.. Huh?"

She is lost: no idea what Strawberry said

[shy-sunshine-au]

She could tell that Crow seemed confused. She was confused herself.

She tried to sit up so she could look for something to write with.

[corvid-steven]

She was a little shocked at Strawberry trying to sit up, expecting her to be in pain. Hovering over her, caught between trying to push her back down and letting her do her own thing.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She had managed to sit up for a second before laying back down.

[corvid-steven]

"Please don't strain yourself. Do you need something?"

Worried birb. Gentle hands on her shoulders to prevent her from getting back up (as if itd actually stop her)

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment, then used her two larger hands to pretend to write something down.

[corvid-steven]

"... Ah! Hold on!"

And he rushed off, returning momentarily with a notebook and pen, offering them to Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She gently took the notebook and pen before writing something down and showing it to him.

‘Thanks’

[corvid-steven]

"Of course, here for anything you need.."

Took place sitting back next to her, to better watch them write.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed, but her sigh sounded strange too, just like when she tried to talk before.

[corvid-steven]

Head tilt. Still worried

".. is this.. also gem do you think?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She wrote something down.

‘Likely. I’ve never sounded like this before.’

[corvid-steven]

"Does it.. hurt any more?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

’Still hurts’

[corvid-steven]

"ah... sorry."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok’

[corvid-steven]

"Is it.. worsening? Could talk earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Maybe?’

[corvid-steven]

Crow kinda fell silent. Simply unsure of what to do. Nothing works..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set down the notebook.

[corvid-steven]

He just hugged the fusion. Very gently, didn't want to cause any more damage, hated seeing friend in pain.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She carefully put an arm on his back

[corvid-steven]

"I'm sorry.. you shouldn't be comforting me.. just.. sorry.. I can't fix this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She picked up the notebook.

‘Not your fault.’

[corvid-steven]

a sigh

"I know.. just hate seeing you like this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up a little bit.

[corvid-steven]

"Ah, don't cry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.."

She went to wipe Strawberry's tears.

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok.’

[corvid-steven]

"But it's not! You called me here and I can't do anything! You shouldn't be comforting me right now, you're the one who's hurt!"

He is agitated now, sitting up.

".. You want me to call someone more useful?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She quickly wrote something down.

‘Please stay. Besides, what other ideas to fix this could there even be?’

[corvid-steven]

"I.. I don't know.."

He slumped back down a little but he no longer seemed intent on leaving.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was still for a moment before writing.

‘I’m sorry.’

[corvid-steven]

"Don't be, you have nothing to be sorry about. I'm sorry you're in this position and neither of us can do anything about it.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed softly.

[corvid-steven]

"This should be over soon.. been a while already.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Should we try the healing water one more time?’

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he took the canteen back out and poured some more on Strawberry's navel.

[shy-sunshine-au]

To her surprise, the gem slowly healed until the crack was eventually gone.

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry! Are you.. feeling any better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glitched for a split second before looking at him.

“Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh thank fuck"

Not much of a tackle hug bc she was already at her side, but there still a leap into her arms, squeezing the gem.

"I'm so sorry that took so long, I'm so sorry.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She hugged him back.

“It wasn’t your fault. It’s ok…”

[corvid-steven]

he just relaxing in the knowledge that she is alright tor a moment.

"...oh how.. did I get here? I kinda just.. appeared?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I hugged the crow plush I have and quietly called out for you…”

She gestured to the crow plush, which was currently sitting on the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Oh.. thats good to have, at least.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Is everything back to normal? Can you sit up?"

Back to nursing mode, hovering and worried.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took a second to stretch, then sat up.

[corvid-steven]

"Good! Good.. You want to try and stand for me or rather just stay there for a bit?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I’ll try standing.”

[corvid-steven]

He held a hand out to help support her if she wanted.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She held his hand as she moved over to the edge of the bed.

After taking a breath, she got up off the bed to stand.

[corvid-steven]

"Doing alright?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"Any.. lingering fatigue or pain?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A tiny bit at first, when my gem first healed, but I feel fine now.”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh, That's good."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sat back down on the edge of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Need anything?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shrugged.

[corvid-steven]

"Well.. I'm here if you need anything. Gonna stay and keep watch if you want?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Do you want to stay?”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course. Want to make sure you're okay. Plus sleepovers are never bad!"

A smile! Trying to calm any worry from himself and strawberry

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I mean, it’s not near night yet, so if you want, you could come back later if you have any plans or stuff you need to do. Or I could go with you?”

[corvid-steven]

"I know, just wanted at least to see how you're doing After a day. But! No plans! If you want to get out of the house for a bit I could escort you!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Ok, if you want.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! Anything you'd like to do first?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we get breakfast?”

[corvid-steven]

"Anything you'd like!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we have french toast and bacon?”

[corvid-steven]

"Yup! Would you rather go somewhere or me make them?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we make it together? I don’t want you to do all the work.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! I'd love the help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok then.”

She stood up off of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

Crow followed suit before leasing the way to the kitchen, already beginning ot get stuff out.

"Don't strain yourself if you still feel a bit woozy or weak, okay?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok…”

[corvid-steven]

A smile from the bird! He's already starting to put ingredients into a bowl for the french toast.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”What do you need me to do?”

[corvid-steven]

"Could you get the bacon? We can do oven baked or pan fried, whichever you prefer, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oven baked works.”

She grabbed the pack bacon and set it on the counter.

[corvid-steven]

"You could probably put it in whenever you're ready, it'll take a second."

Squeezing by their big friend to get some bread, Crow had already making the mix

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. How long do you think the French toast will take? So both could be done at around the same time.”

[corvid-steven]

"Can only do a slice or two at a time, but each set barely takes a minute."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Guess I’ll start it now then?”

She grabbed a baking sheet and lined it with foil before laying out some bacon on it.

She then put it in the oven before setting it to 400F and setting the timer.

“Ok, that should take 15 to 20 minutes.”

[corvid-steven]

"Perfect! Gives us plenty of time! How many pieces you want?"

Crow gets a pan out and putting some butter in it to start his process, as if the brown sugar mix wouldn't be enough lubrication.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a second.

“Three is fine.”

[corvid-steven]

"Alright!"

Turned the stove low, can take time since the bacon was just put in.

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Need me to help more? Or are you fine?”

[corvid-steven]

"It's really not much to do, but I appreciate it!"

".. Guess if you want any toppings? Can do like fruit or whipped cream. Butter, maple syrup. Whatever you want, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Syrup and whipped cream sounds good. What toppings do you want?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'd like some fruit or berry, but anything works!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went to go check the fridge.

“I have strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. But I don’t think grapes would be good on french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberries and blueberries are great!"

Happy Crow, lil wing flappies

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I also have chocolate syrup if you want that too.”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm... none for me, thanks."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok.”

She shut the fridge and decided to watch him cook.

[corvid-steven]

Crow hummed as he took a minute finished up the french toasts, piled onto two plates: a stack 3 high, and a stack of 2. Fresh and ready to be dressed!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went over to the fridge and pulled out the maple syrup, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries.

[corvid-steven]

After quickly checking the oven, Crow beought over the plates, sliding the taller stack one towards the taller person.

"Ready! And bacon's almost done!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set the toppings down on the kitchen table.

“Should we wait till the bacon’s done?”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm.. yeah, probably."

Crow grabbed a blueberry to snack on before lightly throwing one at Strawberry

;p

[shy-sunshine-au]

She did her best to gently catch it. Luckily, she succeeded, then ate it.

She picked up a strawberry to snack on before gently tossing one to Crow.

[corvid-steven]

He caught the rebound after it bounced off his head

>:0

"Unprovoked!"

It definitely was not. He snickered as he ate the strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Sorry, I didn’t mean to hit you on the head.”

[shy-sunshine-au]

Cracked- Your muse’s gem is now cracked. It can’t heal, but it also can’t get worse. If muse has multiple gems, then mun decides which one is cracked.

The sunlight shone through her bedroom window, shining onto her bed, almost making her looking like she glowing.

She slowly opened her eyes, yawning as she began to stretch.

This was all interrupted by pain suddenly shooting through her body.

She cried out as her body suddenly glitched, trying to keep together.

Tears filled her eyes as she gripped her sheets. Her navel gem hurt. Bad. She knew she should check it, but she was hurt and scared.

She reached out for the crow plush on her nightstand and held it tight, her body suddenly glitching again for a second.

She gently pressed her face against the soft plush.

“C-crow... please...”

-@corvid-steven

[corvid-steven]

*after a second Crow suddenly appeared, standing next to her bed. He looked confused, and was holding a muffin.*

wh-

*he went from confused to shocked to concern when he saw her glitch again*

Strawberry! Are you alright? What's wrong?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She flinched when crow suddenly appeared, gripping her sheets again.

She looked at him, tears falling from her eyes.

“I-It hurts...”

[corvid-steven]

What does, where?

*he set the muffin down and fumbled through his jacket pockets. pulling out a canteen, full of healing water*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She slowly moved, pulling off her blanket before trying to look herself over.

She froze when she saw her cracked navel gem.

She started to panic, breathing quickly.

[corvid-steven]

*he saw it and immediately poured some healing water on it.*

Better?

*seemed worried, stressed. Didn't want friend to be in pain.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She started to cry more when nothing happened.

“W-why isn’t it healing?!”

She grabbed her head.

“H-how did this even happen?! I was sleeping!”

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt work? mega confusion. more concern.*

W-what? Here, drink maybe?

*held the canteen out, other hand on her arm reflexively*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She chugged the healing water, then waited.

Nothing happened.

[corvid-steven]

is there anything I can do? Got any painkillers?

*shes a little frantic rn*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“N-no, I don’t have any. Do those even work on gems?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know, worth a try?

j-just try to relax, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then her body glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

*and he was out. probably gone to nearest pharmacy or anywhere that might hold medicine. gotta be quick, friends in pain. even the hospital-like pharmacy was a freak out, just dont think, no time to think. hurry grab and go*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stayed still, trying her best to relax.

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt take long before her window opened, Crow tumbling in.

Got some! H-here!

*he poured the right dosage into the cap, passing it to her*

Water!

*and hes off again, running to the nearest sink to get her a glass to make the pills easier to swallow, soon returning and offering her it too. Had forgotten about his canteen ,and if there was anything left in it.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the pills in her mouth, then drank the water so she could swallow them.

She sighed, waiting to see if the pills would have any effect.

[corvid-steven]

right..prob take a while

*exhale. calm downa little*

anything I can do for you?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, sorry...”

She held the crow plush, keeping it close.

[corvid-steven]

*a silent nod, at at the edge ofnthe bed*

ssorry..

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok, it’s not your fault...”

There was a pause.

“Maybe while we wait, we can try to figure out how this happened?”

[corvid-steven]

maybe.. but how do we do that?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment.

“Well, I guess we could go over what I know.”

[corvid-steven]

gemstone issue..

healing water doesn't work..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded a little.

“When I went to bed last night, my navel gem was fine. And when I woke up, it was like this...”

She suddenly had a look of horror on her face.

“D-Did someone try to murder me?! But the room looks the same as how it did last night!”

She glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

Who would do that? Why?

*concern, worry flared back up*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I-I don’t know! I don’t know anyone who would want me dead.”

[corvid-steven]

no one would..

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Then how else could this have happened?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I don't know?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up again.

[corvid-steven]

Hey, strawberry, it's gonna be alright

*he cupped her face, trying to calm her*

I'm not leaving until I know you're safe and okay

[shy-sunshine-au]

”But... What if it’s cracked forever?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I'm sure it won't

*he didn't want her to be in that kinda pain, he knows that type of pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why won’t it heal? What’s stopping it?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know..

..curse??

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah, it’s probably that...”

[corvid-steven]

Either way, I'm gonna make sure no one hurts you( okaY?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. Thanks...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course..

.. need anything?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

*a nod, he moved to close the window and door he left open in a rush before standing at her bedside again*

know it hurts.. but try and rest, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok, I’ll try...”

[corvid-steven]

thank you.

*he went and sat down. seems he was gonna keep watch. Just in case.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“You’re welcome...”

She closed her eyes, trying to rest.

[corvid-steven]

*he just watched over the room and her friend, to make sure nothing would happen to her.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

Despite trying to rest, she still looked really uncomfortable.

[corvid-steven]

...

you alright berry?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

anything i can do to help?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I don’t know... Sorry.”

[corvid-steven]

it's alright, dont be sorry. not your fault

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put a hand over her cracked gem.

[corvid-steven]

*he fell silent again, wish he had some way to end the pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”...What did I do to deserve this?”

[corvid-steven]

you didnt do anything, you don't deserve this agony.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why is this happening?”

[corvid-steven]

..I don't know..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went quiet, feeling bad for asking crow that question.

[corvid-steven]

.. but I promise, this is not your fault or punishment. No way you deserve anything like this.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thank you...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course

[shy-sunshine-au]

A moment later, she tried to get up.

[corvid-steven]

everything alright?

*he rushed to her side, offered a hand to help*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Yeah...”

She took his hand.

[corvid-steven]

*he helped her sit and stand up, staying close in case she needed support*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stood for a moment before sitting back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he was a bit confused but might've misinterpreted her movements*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”So tired...”

[corvid-steven]

Ah, fair.. just tell me of you want or need anything, you just stay in bed, okay? I'll get it for you.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She sighed.

“I’m not tired like I need to rest or sleep, I just feel drained...”

[corvid-steven]

I get that.. still best to rest. Dont need to nap or anything. Just. Try not to exert too much energy.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then laid back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he smiled at her, before going back to sit dowm

[shy-sunshine-au]

She rubbed her head a little.

[corvid-steven]

Want me yo bring you a book? Your remote? Game or something?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The remote’s fine.”

[corvid-steven]

*he handed her the remote*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She turns on the tv to a cooking channel.

[corvid-steven]

you're welcome!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She tries to relax again.

[corvid-steven]

*he half paid attention to the tv, just keeping an eye out*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She just quietly watches the tv.

[corvid-steven]

"Guess I never asked, is there any specific area it hurts? Is it sharp or dull pain? Probably should've asked earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It hurts a little on my navel gem and the area around it. But when my form glitches out it kinda stings all over for a second…”

[corvid-steven]

"Hmm..."

Crow is by no means a medical professional, so unsure how to proceed. Same thing with gem stuffs.

"Heat pad? Or ice pack? If it's localized around that gem, maybe can. Numb the pain? I don't know how to prevent glitches other than. Just keeping still, don't move or strain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I don’t know if a gems, well, gem reacts to that stuff, but I guess we could try?”

[corvid-steven]

"You still have the area around it, maybe it'll work there?"

He ran off to get the ice pack and electric blanket, the latter was set aside.

"This'll be a little cold, tell me if it hurts.."

He gingerly set the ice pack directly above her gem

[shy-sunshine-au]

“It doesn’t hurt any more than it already does, but it feels weird…”

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to remove it? Try the heated blanket?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Sure. Maybe that’ll be better?”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he removed the ice pack and set the blanket over her, turning it on.

"Better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A little. I think?”

[corvid-steven]

A sigh of relief.

"That's good.."

He wished he could just remove their pain but. Crow was ill equiped. Could only provide bedside. Which is where he sat again.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was quiet for a moment before speaking again.

“I don’t like this…”

[corvid-steven]

"Don't like what?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The fact that my navel gem is cracked. The fact that it won’t heal. The fact that I have to be in pain. The fact that I don’t know when this will end…”

[corvid-steven]

"Yeah.. I don't like not being to help, and also don't like the pain you're in. If there was a way to help I would do anything."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks Crow…”

She sighed.

“At least it’s not shattered, right?”

[corvid-steven]

"At least.."

He put a hand over his stomach instinctively. Shifting to lean against the bed's headboard.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You ok?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'm fine, don't worry about it. Right now let's focus on you. Is the heating blanket doing alright? Want some extra regular blankets?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The heating blanket is fine by itself for now.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"That's good.. Need anything else? Other ideas?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, not at the moment…”

[corvid-steven]

Another nod, he shifted to criss-cross, hands in his lap, and one wing stretched over behind her head.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glanced at his wing.

[corvid-steven]

Same as always, iridescent bluish-black. Resting protectively against the headboard over her head. No skin contact, just hovering.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stopped looking at it, then took off her shades.

[corvid-steven]

He looked at her inquisitively, focused on the revealed face. Rare to see her (or any sunstone) without the shades.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked back at him.

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to put those on the nightstand?"

He offered to take them, so she didn't have to move

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s fine. I’ll just leave them on the bed.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he leaned back again. Turned his head to look out the window for a bit before turning back to watch over Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”… Sorry if this is boring.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's not, and it's fine! Much rather keep you safe and comfy just.. worried yknow. Still don't know for sure how it happened.. I'll keep an eye out though, for sure."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks…”

She glanced down at her navel gem.

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

A small smile before he followed her gaze to her own gem.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed.

[corvid-steven]

"Something wrong?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I just want my gem to heal already. But the healing water didn’t work…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know.. I'm sorry it didn't work.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok. It’s not your fault…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know its just.. Hate seeing you like this.. Anyone in pain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Should we try the water again? Or would that be a waste?”

[corvid-steven]

"Never a waste, can always get more."

Crow moved the blanket and tried again, emptying the rest of the canteen onto her belly.

[shy-sunshine-au]

The healing water didn’t do anything.

She teared up before glitching again, sounding panicked.

“?gnikrow ton llits ti si yhW”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry? Are you okay?"

Suddenly very panicked, he grabbed one of her hands.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked at him.

“…os kniht t’nod I”

[corvid-steven]

"I-.. Huh?"

She is lost: no idea what Strawberry said

[shy-sunshine-au]

She could tell that Crow seemed confused. She was confused herself.

She tried to sit up so she could look for something to write with.

[corvid-steven]

She was a little shocked at Strawberry trying to sit up, expecting her to be in pain. Hovering over her, caught between trying to push her back down and letting her do her own thing.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She had managed to sit up for a second before laying back down.

[corvid-steven]

"Please don't strain yourself. Do you need something?"

Worried birb. Gentle hands on her shoulders to prevent her from getting back up (as if itd actually stop her)

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment, then used her two larger hands to pretend to write something down.

[corvid-steven]

"... Ah! Hold on!"

And he rushed off, returning momentarily with a notebook and pen, offering them to Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She gently took the notebook and pen before writing something down and showing it to him.

‘Thanks’

[corvid-steven]

"Of course, here for anything you need.."

Took place sitting back next to her, to better watch them write.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed, but her sigh sounded strange too, just like when she tried to talk before.

[corvid-steven]

Head tilt. Still worried

".. is this.. also gem do you think?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She wrote something down.

‘Likely. I’ve never sounded like this before.’

[corvid-steven]

"Does it.. hurt any more?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

’Still hurts’

[corvid-steven]

"ah... sorry."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok’

[corvid-steven]

"Is it.. worsening? Could talk earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Maybe?’

[corvid-steven]

Crow kinda fell silent. Simply unsure of what to do. Nothing works..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set down the notebook.

[corvid-steven]

He just hugged the fusion. Very gently, didn't want to cause any more damage, hated seeing friend in pain.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She carefully put an arm on his back

[corvid-steven]

"I'm sorry.. you shouldn't be comforting me.. just.. sorry.. I can't fix this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She picked up the notebook.

‘Not your fault.’

[corvid-steven]

a sigh

"I know.. just hate seeing you like this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up a little bit.

[corvid-steven]

"Ah, don't cry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.."

She went to wipe Strawberry's tears.

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok.’

[corvid-steven]

"But it's not! You called me here and I can't do anything! You shouldn't be comforting me right now, you're the one who's hurt!"

He is agitated now, sitting up.

".. You want me to call someone more useful?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She quickly wrote something down.

‘Please stay. Besides, what other ideas to fix this could there even be?’

[corvid-steven]

"I.. I don't know.."

He slumped back down a little but he no longer seemed intent on leaving.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was still for a moment before writing.

‘I’m sorry.’

[corvid-steven]

"Don't be, you have nothing to be sorry about. I'm sorry you're in this position and neither of us can do anything about it.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed softly.

[corvid-steven]

"This should be over soon.. been a while already.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Should we try the healing water one more time?’

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he took the canteen back out and poured some more on Strawberry's navel.

[shy-sunshine-au]

To her surprise, the gem slowly healed until the crack was eventually gone.

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry! Are you.. feeling any better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glitched for a split second before looking at him.

“Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh thank fuck"

Not much of a tackle hug bc she was already at her side, but there still a leap into her arms, squeezing the gem.

"I'm so sorry that took so long, I'm so sorry.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She hugged him back.

“It wasn’t your fault. It’s ok…”

[corvid-steven]

he just relaxing in the knowledge that she is alright tor a moment.

"...oh how.. did I get here? I kinda just.. appeared?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I hugged the crow plush I have and quietly called out for you…”

She gestured to the crow plush, which was currently sitting on the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Oh.. thats good to have, at least.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Is everything back to normal? Can you sit up?"

Back to nursing mode, hovering and worried.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took a second to stretch, then sat up.

[corvid-steven]

"Good! Good.. You want to try and stand for me or rather just stay there for a bit?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I’ll try standing.”

[corvid-steven]

He held a hand out to help support her if she wanted.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She held his hand as she moved over to the edge of the bed.

After taking a breath, she got up off the bed to stand.

[corvid-steven]

"Doing alright?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"Any.. lingering fatigue or pain?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A tiny bit at first, when my gem first healed, but I feel fine now.”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh, That's good."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sat back down on the edge of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Need anything?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shrugged.

[corvid-steven]

"Well.. I'm here if you need anything. Gonna stay and keep watch if you want?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Do you want to stay?”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course. Want to make sure you're okay. Plus sleepovers are never bad!"

A smile! Trying to calm any worry from himself and strawberry

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I mean, it’s not near night yet, so if you want, you could come back later if you have any plans or stuff you need to do. Or I could go with you?”

[corvid-steven]

"I know, just wanted at least to see how you're doing After a day. But! No plans! If you want to get out of the house for a bit I could escort you!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Ok, if you want.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! Anything you'd like to do first?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we get breakfast?”

[corvid-steven]

"Anything you'd like!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we have french toast and bacon?”

[corvid-steven]

"Yup! Would you rather go somewhere or me make them?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we make it together? I don’t want you to do all the work.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! I'd love the help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok then.”

She stood up off of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

Crow followed suit before leasing the way to the kitchen, already beginning ot get stuff out.

"Don't strain yourself if you still feel a bit woozy or weak, okay?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok…”

[corvid-steven]

A smile from the bird! He's already starting to put ingredients into a bowl for the french toast.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”What do you need me to do?”

[corvid-steven]

"Could you get the bacon? We can do oven baked or pan fried, whichever you prefer, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oven baked works.”

She grabbed the pack bacon and set it on the counter.

[corvid-steven]

"You could probably put it in whenever you're ready, it'll take a second."

Squeezing by their big friend to get some bread, Crow had already making the mix

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. How long do you think the French toast will take? So both could be done at around the same time.”

[corvid-steven]

"Can only do a slice or two at a time, but each set barely takes a minute."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Guess I’ll start it now then?”

She grabbed a baking sheet and lined it with foil before laying out some bacon on it.

She then put it in the oven before setting it to 400F and setting the timer.

“Ok, that should take 15 to 20 minutes.”

[corvid-steven]

"Perfect! Gives us plenty of time! How many pieces you want?"

Crow gets a pan out and putting some butter in it to start his process, as if the brown sugar mix wouldn't be enough lubrication.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a second.

“Three is fine.”

[corvid-steven]

"Alright!"

Turned the stove low, can take time since the bacon was just put in.

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Need me to help more? Or are you fine?”

[corvid-steven]

"It's really not much to do, but I appreciate it!"

".. Guess if you want any toppings? Can do like fruit or whipped cream. Butter, maple syrup. Whatever you want, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Syrup and whipped cream sounds good. What toppings do you want?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'd like some fruit or berry, but anything works!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went to go check the fridge.

“I have strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. But I don’t think grapes would be good on french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberries and blueberries are great!"

Happy Crow, lil wing flappies

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I also have chocolate syrup if you want that too.”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm... none for me, thanks."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok.”

She shut the fridge and decided to watch him cook.

[corvid-steven]

Crow hummed as he took a minute finished up the french toasts, piled onto two plates: a stack 3 high, and a stack of 2. Fresh and ready to be dressed!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went over to the fridge and pulled out the maple syrup, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries.

[corvid-steven]

After quickly checking the oven, Crow beought over the plates, sliding the taller stack one towards the taller person.

"Ready! And bacon's almost done!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set the toppings down on the kitchen table.

“Should we wait till the bacon’s done?”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm.. yeah, probably."

Crow grabbed a blueberry to snack on before lightly throwing one at Strawberry

;p

[shy-sunshine-au]

She did her best to gently catch it. Luckily, she succeeded, then ate it.

She picked up a strawberry to snack on before gently tossing one to Crow.

[shy-sunshine-au]

Cracked- Your muse’s gem is now cracked. It can’t heal, but it also can’t get worse. If muse has multiple gems, then mun decides which one is cracked.

The sunlight shone through her bedroom window, shining onto her bed, almost making her looking like she glowing.

She slowly opened her eyes, yawning as she began to stretch.

This was all interrupted by pain suddenly shooting through her body.

She cried out as her body suddenly glitched, trying to keep together.

Tears filled her eyes as she gripped her sheets. Her navel gem hurt. Bad. She knew she should check it, but she was hurt and scared.

She reached out for the crow plush on her nightstand and held it tight, her body suddenly glitching again for a second.

She gently pressed her face against the soft plush.

“C-crow... please...”

-@corvid-steven

[corvid-steven]

*after a second Crow suddenly appeared, standing next to her bed. He looked confused, and was holding a muffin.*

wh-

*he went from confused to shocked to concern when he saw her glitch again*

Strawberry! Are you alright? What's wrong?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She flinched when crow suddenly appeared, gripping her sheets again.

She looked at him, tears falling from her eyes.

“I-It hurts...”

[corvid-steven]

What does, where?

*he set the muffin down and fumbled through his jacket pockets. pulling out a canteen, full of healing water*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She slowly moved, pulling off her blanket before trying to look herself over.

She froze when she saw her cracked navel gem.

She started to panic, breathing quickly.

[corvid-steven]

*he saw it and immediately poured some healing water on it.*

Better?

*seemed worried, stressed. Didn't want friend to be in pain.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She started to cry more when nothing happened.

“W-why isn’t it healing?!”

She grabbed her head.

“H-how did this even happen?! I was sleeping!”

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt work? mega confusion. more concern.*

W-what? Here, drink maybe?

*held the canteen out, other hand on her arm reflexively*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She chugged the healing water, then waited.

Nothing happened.

[corvid-steven]

is there anything I can do? Got any painkillers?

*shes a little frantic rn*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“N-no, I don’t have any. Do those even work on gems?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know, worth a try?

j-just try to relax, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then her body glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

*and he was out. probably gone to nearest pharmacy or anywhere that might hold medicine. gotta be quick, friends in pain. even the hospital-like pharmacy was a freak out, just dont think, no time to think. hurry grab and go*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stayed still, trying her best to relax.

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt take long before her window opened, Crow tumbling in.

Got some! H-here!

*he poured the right dosage into the cap, passing it to her*

Water!

*and hes off again, running to the nearest sink to get her a glass to make the pills easier to swallow, soon returning and offering her it too. Had forgotten about his canteen ,and if there was anything left in it.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the pills in her mouth, then drank the water so she could swallow them.

She sighed, waiting to see if the pills would have any effect.

[corvid-steven]

right..prob take a while

*exhale. calm downa little*

anything I can do for you?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, sorry...”

She held the crow plush, keeping it close.

[corvid-steven]

*a silent nod, at at the edge ofnthe bed*

ssorry..

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok, it’s not your fault...”

There was a pause.

“Maybe while we wait, we can try to figure out how this happened?”

[corvid-steven]

maybe.. but how do we do that?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment.

“Well, I guess we could go over what I know.”

[corvid-steven]

gemstone issue..

healing water doesn't work..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded a little.

“When I went to bed last night, my navel gem was fine. And when I woke up, it was like this...”

She suddenly had a look of horror on her face.

“D-Did someone try to murder me?! But the room looks the same as how it did last night!”

She glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

Who would do that? Why?

*concern, worry flared back up*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I-I don’t know! I don’t know anyone who would want me dead.”

[corvid-steven]

no one would..

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Then how else could this have happened?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I don't know?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up again.

[corvid-steven]

Hey, strawberry, it's gonna be alright

*he cupped her face, trying to calm her*

I'm not leaving until I know you're safe and okay

[shy-sunshine-au]

”But... What if it’s cracked forever?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I'm sure it won't

*he didn't want her to be in that kinda pain, he knows that type of pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why won’t it heal? What’s stopping it?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know..

..curse??

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah, it’s probably that...”

[corvid-steven]

Either way, I'm gonna make sure no one hurts you( okaY?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. Thanks...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course..

.. need anything?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

*a nod, he moved to close the window and door he left open in a rush before standing at her bedside again*

know it hurts.. but try and rest, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok, I’ll try...”

[corvid-steven]

thank you.

*he went and sat down. seems he was gonna keep watch. Just in case.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“You’re welcome...”

She closed her eyes, trying to rest.

[corvid-steven]

*he just watched over the room and her friend, to make sure nothing would happen to her.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

Despite trying to rest, she still looked really uncomfortable.

[corvid-steven]

...

you alright berry?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

anything i can do to help?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I don’t know... Sorry.”

[corvid-steven]

it's alright, dont be sorry. not your fault

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put a hand over her cracked gem.

[corvid-steven]

*he fell silent again, wish he had some way to end the pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”...What did I do to deserve this?”

[corvid-steven]

you didnt do anything, you don't deserve this agony.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why is this happening?”

[corvid-steven]

..I don't know..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went quiet, feeling bad for asking crow that question.

[corvid-steven]

.. but I promise, this is not your fault or punishment. No way you deserve anything like this.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thank you...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course

[shy-sunshine-au]

A moment later, she tried to get up.

[corvid-steven]

everything alright?

*he rushed to her side, offered a hand to help*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Yeah...”

She took his hand.

[corvid-steven]

*he helped her sit and stand up, staying close in case she needed support*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stood for a moment before sitting back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he was a bit confused but might've misinterpreted her movements*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”So tired...”

[corvid-steven]

Ah, fair.. just tell me of you want or need anything, you just stay in bed, okay? I'll get it for you.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She sighed.

“I’m not tired like I need to rest or sleep, I just feel drained...”

[corvid-steven]

I get that.. still best to rest. Dont need to nap or anything. Just. Try not to exert too much energy.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then laid back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he smiled at her, before going back to sit dowm

[shy-sunshine-au]

She rubbed her head a little.

[corvid-steven]

Want me yo bring you a book? Your remote? Game or something?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The remote’s fine.”

[corvid-steven]

*he handed her the remote*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She turns on the tv to a cooking channel.

[corvid-steven]

you're welcome!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She tries to relax again.

[corvid-steven]

*he half paid attention to the tv, just keeping an eye out*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She just quietly watches the tv.

[corvid-steven]

"Guess I never asked, is there any specific area it hurts? Is it sharp or dull pain? Probably should've asked earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It hurts a little on my navel gem and the area around it. But when my form glitches out it kinda stings all over for a second…”

[corvid-steven]

"Hmm..."

Crow is by no means a medical professional, so unsure how to proceed. Same thing with gem stuffs.

"Heat pad? Or ice pack? If it's localized around that gem, maybe can. Numb the pain? I don't know how to prevent glitches other than. Just keeping still, don't move or strain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I don’t know if a gems, well, gem reacts to that stuff, but I guess we could try?”

[corvid-steven]

"You still have the area around it, maybe it'll work there?"

He ran off to get the ice pack and electric blanket, the latter was set aside.

"This'll be a little cold, tell me if it hurts.."

He gingerly set the ice pack directly above her gem

[shy-sunshine-au]

“It doesn’t hurt any more than it already does, but it feels weird…”

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to remove it? Try the heated blanket?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Sure. Maybe that’ll be better?”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he removed the ice pack and set the blanket over her, turning it on.

"Better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A little. I think?”

[corvid-steven]

A sigh of relief.

"That's good.."

He wished he could just remove their pain but. Crow was ill equiped. Could only provide bedside. Which is where he sat again.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was quiet for a moment before speaking again.

“I don’t like this…”

[corvid-steven]

"Don't like what?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The fact that my navel gem is cracked. The fact that it won’t heal. The fact that I have to be in pain. The fact that I don’t know when this will end…”

[corvid-steven]

"Yeah.. I don't like not being to help, and also don't like the pain you're in. If there was a way to help I would do anything."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks Crow…”

She sighed.

“At least it’s not shattered, right?”

[corvid-steven]

"At least.."

He put a hand over his stomach instinctively. Shifting to lean against the bed's headboard.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You ok?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'm fine, don't worry about it. Right now let's focus on you. Is the heating blanket doing alright? Want some extra regular blankets?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The heating blanket is fine by itself for now.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"That's good.. Need anything else? Other ideas?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, not at the moment…”

[corvid-steven]

Another nod, he shifted to criss-cross, hands in his lap, and one wing stretched over behind her head.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glanced at his wing.

[corvid-steven]

Same as always, iridescent bluish-black. Resting protectively against the headboard over her head. No skin contact, just hovering.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stopped looking at it, then took off her shades.

[corvid-steven]

He looked at her inquisitively, focused on the revealed face. Rare to see her (or any sunstone) without the shades.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked back at him.

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to put those on the nightstand?"

He offered to take them, so she didn't have to move

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s fine. I’ll just leave them on the bed.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he leaned back again. Turned his head to look out the window for a bit before turning back to watch over Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”… Sorry if this is boring.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's not, and it's fine! Much rather keep you safe and comfy just.. worried yknow. Still don't know for sure how it happened.. I'll keep an eye out though, for sure."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks…”

She glanced down at her navel gem.

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

A small smile before he followed her gaze to her own gem.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed.

[corvid-steven]

"Something wrong?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I just want my gem to heal already. But the healing water didn’t work…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know.. I'm sorry it didn't work.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok. It’s not your fault…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know its just.. Hate seeing you like this.. Anyone in pain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Should we try the water again? Or would that be a waste?”

[corvid-steven]

"Never a waste, can always get more."

Crow moved the blanket and tried again, emptying the rest of the canteen onto her belly.

[shy-sunshine-au]

The healing water didn’t do anything.

She teared up before glitching again, sounding panicked.

“?gnikrow ton llits ti si yhW”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry? Are you okay?"

Suddenly very panicked, he grabbed one of her hands.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked at him.

“…os kniht t’nod I”

[corvid-steven]

"I-.. Huh?"

She is lost: no idea what Strawberry said

[shy-sunshine-au]

She could tell that Crow seemed confused. She was confused herself.

She tried to sit up so she could look for something to write with.

[corvid-steven]

She was a little shocked at Strawberry trying to sit up, expecting her to be in pain. Hovering over her, caught between trying to push her back down and letting her do her own thing.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She had managed to sit up for a second before laying back down.

[corvid-steven]

"Please don't strain yourself. Do you need something?"

Worried birb. Gentle hands on her shoulders to prevent her from getting back up (as if itd actually stop her)

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment, then used her two larger hands to pretend to write something down.

[corvid-steven]

"... Ah! Hold on!"

And he rushed off, returning momentarily with a notebook and pen, offering them to Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She gently took the notebook and pen before writing something down and showing it to him.

‘Thanks’

[corvid-steven]

"Of course, here for anything you need.."

Took place sitting back next to her, to better watch them write.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed, but her sigh sounded strange too, just like when she tried to talk before.

[corvid-steven]

Head tilt. Still worried

".. is this.. also gem do you think?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She wrote something down.

‘Likely. I’ve never sounded like this before.’

[corvid-steven]

"Does it.. hurt any more?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

’Still hurts’

[corvid-steven]

"ah... sorry."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok’

[corvid-steven]

"Is it.. worsening? Could talk earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Maybe?’

[corvid-steven]

Crow kinda fell silent. Simply unsure of what to do. Nothing works..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set down the notebook.

[corvid-steven]

He just hugged the fusion. Very gently, didn't want to cause any more damage, hated seeing friend in pain.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She carefully put an arm on his back

[corvid-steven]

"I'm sorry.. you shouldn't be comforting me.. just.. sorry.. I can't fix this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She picked up the notebook.

‘Not your fault.’

[corvid-steven]

a sigh

"I know.. just hate seeing you like this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up a little bit.

[corvid-steven]

"Ah, don't cry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.."

She went to wipe Strawberry's tears.

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok.’

[corvid-steven]

"But it's not! You called me here and I can't do anything! You shouldn't be comforting me right now, you're the one who's hurt!"

He is agitated now, sitting up.

".. You want me to call someone more useful?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She quickly wrote something down.

‘Please stay. Besides, what other ideas to fix this could there even be?’

[corvid-steven]

"I.. I don't know.."

He slumped back down a little but he no longer seemed intent on leaving.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was still for a moment before writing.

‘I’m sorry.’

[corvid-steven]

"Don't be, you have nothing to be sorry about. I'm sorry you're in this position and neither of us can do anything about it.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed softly.

[corvid-steven]

"This should be over soon.. been a while already.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Should we try the healing water one more time?’

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he took the canteen back out and poured some more on Strawberry's navel.

[shy-sunshine-au]

To her surprise, the gem slowly healed until the crack was eventually gone.

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry! Are you.. feeling any better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glitched for a split second before looking at him.

“Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh thank fuck"

Not much of a tackle hug bc she was already at her side, but there still a leap into her arms, squeezing the gem.

"I'm so sorry that took so long, I'm so sorry.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She hugged him back.

“It wasn’t your fault. It’s ok…”

[corvid-steven]

he just relaxing in the knowledge that she is alright tor a moment.

"...oh how.. did I get here? I kinda just.. appeared?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I hugged the crow plush I have and quietly called out for you…”

She gestured to the crow plush, which was currently sitting on the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Oh.. thats good to have, at least.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Is everything back to normal? Can you sit up?"

Back to nursing mode, hovering and worried.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took a second to stretch, then sat up.

[corvid-steven]

"Good! Good.. You want to try and stand for me or rather just stay there for a bit?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I’ll try standing.”

[corvid-steven]

He held a hand out to help support her if she wanted.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She held his hand as she moved over to the edge of the bed.

After taking a breath, she got up off the bed to stand.

[corvid-steven]

"Doing alright?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"Any.. lingering fatigue or pain?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A tiny bit at first, when my gem first healed, but I feel fine now.”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh, That's good."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sat back down on the edge of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Need anything?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shrugged.

[corvid-steven]

"Well.. I'm here if you need anything. Gonna stay and keep watch if you want?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Do you want to stay?”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course. Want to make sure you're okay. Plus sleepovers are never bad!"

A smile! Trying to calm any worry from himself and strawberry

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I mean, it’s not near night yet, so if you want, you could come back later if you have any plans or stuff you need to do. Or I could go with you?”

[corvid-steven]

"I know, just wanted at least to see how you're doing After a day. But! No plans! If you want to get out of the house for a bit I could escort you!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Ok, if you want.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! Anything you'd like to do first?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we get breakfast?”

[corvid-steven]

"Anything you'd like!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we have french toast and bacon?”

[corvid-steven]

"Yup! Would you rather go somewhere or me make them?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we make it together? I don’t want you to do all the work.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! I'd love the help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok then.”

She stood up off of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

Crow followed suit before leasing the way to the kitchen, already beginning ot get stuff out.

"Don't strain yourself if you still feel a bit woozy or weak, okay?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok…”

[corvid-steven]

A smile from the bird! He's already starting to put ingredients into a bowl for the french toast.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”What do you need me to do?”

[corvid-steven]

"Could you get the bacon? We can do oven baked or pan fried, whichever you prefer, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oven baked works.”

She grabbed the pack bacon and set it on the counter.

[corvid-steven]

"You could probably put it in whenever you're ready, it'll take a second."

Squeezing by their big friend to get some bread, Crow had already making the mix

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. How long do you think the French toast will take? So both could be done at around the same time.”

[corvid-steven]

"Can only do a slice or two at a time, but each set barely takes a minute."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Guess I’ll start it now then?”

She grabbed a baking sheet and lined it with foil before laying out some bacon on it.

She then put it in the oven before setting it to 400F and setting the timer.

“Ok, that should take 15 to 20 minutes.”

[corvid-steven]

"Perfect! Gives us plenty of time! How many pieces you want?"

Crow gets a pan out and putting some butter in it to start his process, as if the brown sugar mix wouldn't be enough lubrication.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a second.

“Three is fine.”

[corvid-steven]

"Alright!"

Turned the stove low, can take time since the bacon was just put in.

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Need me to help more? Or are you fine?”

[corvid-steven]

"It's really not much to do, but I appreciate it!"

".. Guess if you want any toppings? Can do like fruit or whipped cream. Butter, maple syrup. Whatever you want, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Syrup and whipped cream sounds good. What toppings do you want?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'd like some fruit or berry, but anything works!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went to go check the fridge.

“I have strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. But I don’t think grapes would be good on french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberries and blueberries are great!"

Happy Crow, lil wing flappies

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I also have chocolate syrup if you want that too.”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm... none for me, thanks."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok.”

She shut the fridge and decided to watch him cook.

[corvid-steven]

Crow hummed as he took a minute finished up the french toasts, piled onto two plates: a stack 3 high, and a stack of 2. Fresh and ready to be dressed!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went over to the fridge and pulled out the maple syrup, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries.

[corvid-steven]

After quickly checking the oven, Crow beought over the plates, sliding the taller stack one towards the taller person.

"Ready! And bacon's almost done!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set the toppings down on the kitchen table.

“Should we wait till the bacon’s done?”

[shy-sunshine-au]

Cracked- Your muse’s gem is now cracked. It can’t heal, but it also can’t get worse. If muse has multiple gems, then mun decides which one is cracked.

The sunlight shone through her bedroom window, shining onto her bed, almost making her looking like she glowing.

She slowly opened her eyes, yawning as she began to stretch.

This was all interrupted by pain suddenly shooting through her body.

She cried out as her body suddenly glitched, trying to keep together.

Tears filled her eyes as she gripped her sheets. Her navel gem hurt. Bad. She knew she should check it, but she was hurt and scared.

She reached out for the crow plush on her nightstand and held it tight, her body suddenly glitching again for a second.

She gently pressed her face against the soft plush.

“C-crow... please...”

-@corvid-steven

[corvid-steven]

*after a second Crow suddenly appeared, standing next to her bed. He looked confused, and was holding a muffin.*

wh-

*he went from confused to shocked to concern when he saw her glitch again*

Strawberry! Are you alright? What's wrong?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She flinched when crow suddenly appeared, gripping her sheets again.

She looked at him, tears falling from her eyes.

“I-It hurts...”

[corvid-steven]

What does, where?

*he set the muffin down and fumbled through his jacket pockets. pulling out a canteen, full of healing water*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She slowly moved, pulling off her blanket before trying to look herself over.

She froze when she saw her cracked navel gem.

She started to panic, breathing quickly.

[corvid-steven]

*he saw it and immediately poured some healing water on it.*

Better?

*seemed worried, stressed. Didn't want friend to be in pain.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She started to cry more when nothing happened.

“W-why isn’t it healing?!”

She grabbed her head.

“H-how did this even happen?! I was sleeping!”

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt work? mega confusion. more concern.*

W-what? Here, drink maybe?

*held the canteen out, other hand on her arm reflexively*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She chugged the healing water, then waited.

Nothing happened.

[corvid-steven]

is there anything I can do? Got any painkillers?

*shes a little frantic rn*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“N-no, I don’t have any. Do those even work on gems?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know, worth a try?

j-just try to relax, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then her body glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

*and he was out. probably gone to nearest pharmacy or anywhere that might hold medicine. gotta be quick, friends in pain. even the hospital-like pharmacy was a freak out, just dont think, no time to think. hurry grab and go*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stayed still, trying her best to relax.

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt take long before her window opened, Crow tumbling in.

Got some! H-here!

*he poured the right dosage into the cap, passing it to her*

Water!

*and hes off again, running to the nearest sink to get her a glass to make the pills easier to swallow, soon returning and offering her it too. Had forgotten about his canteen ,and if there was anything left in it.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the pills in her mouth, then drank the water so she could swallow them.

She sighed, waiting to see if the pills would have any effect.

[corvid-steven]

right..prob take a while

*exhale. calm downa little*

anything I can do for you?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, sorry...”

She held the crow plush, keeping it close.

[corvid-steven]

*a silent nod, at at the edge ofnthe bed*

ssorry..

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok, it’s not your fault...”

There was a pause.

“Maybe while we wait, we can try to figure out how this happened?”

[corvid-steven]

maybe.. but how do we do that?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment.

“Well, I guess we could go over what I know.”

[corvid-steven]

gemstone issue..

healing water doesn't work..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded a little.

“When I went to bed last night, my navel gem was fine. And when I woke up, it was like this...”

She suddenly had a look of horror on her face.

“D-Did someone try to murder me?! But the room looks the same as how it did last night!”

She glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

Who would do that? Why?

*concern, worry flared back up*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I-I don’t know! I don’t know anyone who would want me dead.”

[corvid-steven]

no one would..

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Then how else could this have happened?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I don't know?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up again.

[corvid-steven]

Hey, strawberry, it's gonna be alright

*he cupped her face, trying to calm her*

I'm not leaving until I know you're safe and okay

[shy-sunshine-au]

”But... What if it’s cracked forever?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I'm sure it won't

*he didn't want her to be in that kinda pain, he knows that type of pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why won’t it heal? What’s stopping it?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know..

..curse??

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah, it’s probably that...”

[corvid-steven]

Either way, I'm gonna make sure no one hurts you( okaY?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. Thanks...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course..

.. need anything?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

*a nod, he moved to close the window and door he left open in a rush before standing at her bedside again*

know it hurts.. but try and rest, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok, I’ll try...”

[corvid-steven]

thank you.

*he went and sat down. seems he was gonna keep watch. Just in case.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“You’re welcome...”

She closed her eyes, trying to rest.

[corvid-steven]

*he just watched over the room and her friend, to make sure nothing would happen to her.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

Despite trying to rest, she still looked really uncomfortable.

[corvid-steven]

...

you alright berry?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

anything i can do to help?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I don’t know... Sorry.”

[corvid-steven]

it's alright, dont be sorry. not your fault

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put a hand over her cracked gem.

[corvid-steven]

*he fell silent again, wish he had some way to end the pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”...What did I do to deserve this?”

[corvid-steven]

you didnt do anything, you don't deserve this agony.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why is this happening?”

[corvid-steven]

..I don't know..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went quiet, feeling bad for asking crow that question.

[corvid-steven]

.. but I promise, this is not your fault or punishment. No way you deserve anything like this.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thank you...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course

[shy-sunshine-au]

A moment later, she tried to get up.

[corvid-steven]

everything alright?

*he rushed to her side, offered a hand to help*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Yeah...”

She took his hand.

[corvid-steven]

*he helped her sit and stand up, staying close in case she needed support*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stood for a moment before sitting back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he was a bit confused but might've misinterpreted her movements*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”So tired...”

[corvid-steven]

Ah, fair.. just tell me of you want or need anything, you just stay in bed, okay? I'll get it for you.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She sighed.

“I’m not tired like I need to rest or sleep, I just feel drained...”

[corvid-steven]

I get that.. still best to rest. Dont need to nap or anything. Just. Try not to exert too much energy.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then laid back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he smiled at her, before going back to sit dowm

[shy-sunshine-au]

She rubbed her head a little.

[corvid-steven]

Want me yo bring you a book? Your remote? Game or something?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The remote’s fine.”

[corvid-steven]

*he handed her the remote*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She turns on the tv to a cooking channel.

[corvid-steven]

you're welcome!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She tries to relax again.

[corvid-steven]

*he half paid attention to the tv, just keeping an eye out*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She just quietly watches the tv.

[corvid-steven]

"Guess I never asked, is there any specific area it hurts? Is it sharp or dull pain? Probably should've asked earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It hurts a little on my navel gem and the area around it. But when my form glitches out it kinda stings all over for a second…”

[corvid-steven]

"Hmm..."

Crow is by no means a medical professional, so unsure how to proceed. Same thing with gem stuffs.

"Heat pad? Or ice pack? If it's localized around that gem, maybe can. Numb the pain? I don't know how to prevent glitches other than. Just keeping still, don't move or strain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I don’t know if a gems, well, gem reacts to that stuff, but I guess we could try?”

[corvid-steven]

"You still have the area around it, maybe it'll work there?"

He ran off to get the ice pack and electric blanket, the latter was set aside.

"This'll be a little cold, tell me if it hurts.."

He gingerly set the ice pack directly above her gem

[shy-sunshine-au]

“It doesn’t hurt any more than it already does, but it feels weird…”

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to remove it? Try the heated blanket?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Sure. Maybe that’ll be better?”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he removed the ice pack and set the blanket over her, turning it on.

"Better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A little. I think?”

[corvid-steven]

A sigh of relief.

"That's good.."

He wished he could just remove their pain but. Crow was ill equiped. Could only provide bedside. Which is where he sat again.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was quiet for a moment before speaking again.

“I don’t like this…”

[corvid-steven]

"Don't like what?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The fact that my navel gem is cracked. The fact that it won’t heal. The fact that I have to be in pain. The fact that I don’t know when this will end…”

[corvid-steven]

"Yeah.. I don't like not being to help, and also don't like the pain you're in. If there was a way to help I would do anything."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks Crow…”

She sighed.

“At least it’s not shattered, right?”

[corvid-steven]

"At least.."

He put a hand over his stomach instinctively. Shifting to lean against the bed's headboard.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You ok?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'm fine, don't worry about it. Right now let's focus on you. Is the heating blanket doing alright? Want some extra regular blankets?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The heating blanket is fine by itself for now.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"That's good.. Need anything else? Other ideas?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, not at the moment…”

[corvid-steven]

Another nod, he shifted to criss-cross, hands in his lap, and one wing stretched over behind her head.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glanced at his wing.

[corvid-steven]

Same as always, iridescent bluish-black. Resting protectively against the headboard over her head. No skin contact, just hovering.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stopped looking at it, then took off her shades.

[corvid-steven]

He looked at her inquisitively, focused on the revealed face. Rare to see her (or any sunstone) without the shades.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked back at him.

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to put those on the nightstand?"

He offered to take them, so she didn't have to move

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s fine. I’ll just leave them on the bed.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he leaned back again. Turned his head to look out the window for a bit before turning back to watch over Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”… Sorry if this is boring.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's not, and it's fine! Much rather keep you safe and comfy just.. worried yknow. Still don't know for sure how it happened.. I'll keep an eye out though, for sure."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks…”

She glanced down at her navel gem.

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

A small smile before he followed her gaze to her own gem.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed.

[corvid-steven]

"Something wrong?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I just want my gem to heal already. But the healing water didn’t work…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know.. I'm sorry it didn't work.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok. It’s not your fault…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know its just.. Hate seeing you like this.. Anyone in pain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Should we try the water again? Or would that be a waste?”

[corvid-steven]

"Never a waste, can always get more."

Crow moved the blanket and tried again, emptying the rest of the canteen onto her belly.

[shy-sunshine-au]

The healing water didn’t do anything.

She teared up before glitching again, sounding panicked.

“?gnikrow ton llits ti si yhW”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry? Are you okay?"

Suddenly very panicked, he grabbed one of her hands.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked at him.

“…os kniht t’nod I”

[corvid-steven]

"I-.. Huh?"

She is lost: no idea what Strawberry said

[shy-sunshine-au]

She could tell that Crow seemed confused. She was confused herself.

She tried to sit up so she could look for something to write with.

[corvid-steven]

She was a little shocked at Strawberry trying to sit up, expecting her to be in pain. Hovering over her, caught between trying to push her back down and letting her do her own thing.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She had managed to sit up for a second before laying back down.

[corvid-steven]

"Please don't strain yourself. Do you need something?"

Worried birb. Gentle hands on her shoulders to prevent her from getting back up (as if itd actually stop her)

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment, then used her two larger hands to pretend to write something down.

[corvid-steven]

"... Ah! Hold on!"

And he rushed off, returning momentarily with a notebook and pen, offering them to Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She gently took the notebook and pen before writing something down and showing it to him.

‘Thanks’

[corvid-steven]

"Of course, here for anything you need.."

Took place sitting back next to her, to better watch them write.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed, but her sigh sounded strange too, just like when she tried to talk before.

[corvid-steven]

Head tilt. Still worried

".. is this.. also gem do you think?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She wrote something down.

‘Likely. I’ve never sounded like this before.’

[corvid-steven]

"Does it.. hurt any more?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

’Still hurts’

[corvid-steven]

"ah... sorry."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok’

[corvid-steven]

"Is it.. worsening? Could talk earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Maybe?’

[corvid-steven]

Crow kinda fell silent. Simply unsure of what to do. Nothing works..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set down the notebook.

[corvid-steven]

He just hugged the fusion. Very gently, didn't want to cause any more damage, hated seeing friend in pain.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She carefully put an arm on his back

[corvid-steven]

"I'm sorry.. you shouldn't be comforting me.. just.. sorry.. I can't fix this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She picked up the notebook.

‘Not your fault.’

[corvid-steven]

a sigh

"I know.. just hate seeing you like this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up a little bit.

[corvid-steven]

"Ah, don't cry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.."

She went to wipe Strawberry's tears.

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok.’

[corvid-steven]

"But it's not! You called me here and I can't do anything! You shouldn't be comforting me right now, you're the one who's hurt!"

He is agitated now, sitting up.

".. You want me to call someone more useful?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She quickly wrote something down.

‘Please stay. Besides, what other ideas to fix this could there even be?’

[corvid-steven]

"I.. I don't know.."

He slumped back down a little but he no longer seemed intent on leaving.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was still for a moment before writing.

‘I’m sorry.’

[corvid-steven]

"Don't be, you have nothing to be sorry about. I'm sorry you're in this position and neither of us can do anything about it.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed softly.

[corvid-steven]

"This should be over soon.. been a while already.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Should we try the healing water one more time?’

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he took the canteen back out and poured some more on Strawberry's navel.

[shy-sunshine-au]

To her surprise, the gem slowly healed until the crack was eventually gone.

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry! Are you.. feeling any better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glitched for a split second before looking at him.

“Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh thank fuck"

Not much of a tackle hug bc she was already at her side, but there still a leap into her arms, squeezing the gem.

"I'm so sorry that took so long, I'm so sorry.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She hugged him back.

“It wasn’t your fault. It’s ok…”

[corvid-steven]

he just relaxing in the knowledge that she is alright tor a moment.

"...oh how.. did I get here? I kinda just.. appeared?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I hugged the crow plush I have and quietly called out for you…”

She gestured to the crow plush, which was currently sitting on the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Oh.. thats good to have, at least.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Is everything back to normal? Can you sit up?"

Back to nursing mode, hovering and worried.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took a second to stretch, then sat up.

[corvid-steven]

"Good! Good.. You want to try and stand for me or rather just stay there for a bit?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I’ll try standing.”

[corvid-steven]

He held a hand out to help support her if she wanted.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She held his hand as she moved over to the edge of the bed.

After taking a breath, she got up off the bed to stand.

[corvid-steven]

"Doing alright?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"Any.. lingering fatigue or pain?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A tiny bit at first, when my gem first healed, but I feel fine now.”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh, That's good."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sat back down on the edge of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Need anything?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shrugged.

[corvid-steven]

"Well.. I'm here if you need anything. Gonna stay and keep watch if you want?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Do you want to stay?”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course. Want to make sure you're okay. Plus sleepovers are never bad!"

A smile! Trying to calm any worry from himself and strawberry

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I mean, it’s not near night yet, so if you want, you could come back later if you have any plans or stuff you need to do. Or I could go with you?”

[corvid-steven]

"I know, just wanted at least to see how you're doing After a day. But! No plans! If you want to get out of the house for a bit I could escort you!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Ok, if you want.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! Anything you'd like to do first?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we get breakfast?”

[corvid-steven]

"Anything you'd like!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we have french toast and bacon?”

[corvid-steven]

"Yup! Would you rather go somewhere or me make them?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we make it together? I don’t want you to do all the work.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! I'd love the help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok then.”

She stood up off of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

Crow followed suit before leasing the way to the kitchen, already beginning ot get stuff out.

"Don't strain yourself if you still feel a bit woozy or weak, okay?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok…”

[corvid-steven]

A smile from the bird! He's already starting to put ingredients into a bowl for the french toast.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”What do you need me to do?”

[corvid-steven]

"Could you get the bacon? We can do oven baked or pan fried, whichever you prefer, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oven baked works.”

She grabbed the pack bacon and set it on the counter.

[corvid-steven]

"You could probably put it in whenever you're ready, it'll take a second."

Squeezing by their big friend to get some bread, Crow had already making the mix

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. How long do you think the French toast will take? So both could be done at around the same time.”

[corvid-steven]

"Can only do a slice or two at a time, but each set barely takes a minute."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Guess I’ll start it now then?”

She grabbed a baking sheet and lined it with foil before laying out some bacon on it.

She then put it in the oven before setting it to 400F and setting the timer.

“Ok, that should take 15 to 20 minutes.”

[corvid-steven]

"Perfect! Gives us plenty of time! How many pieces you want?"

Crow gets a pan out and putting some butter in it to start his process, as if the brown sugar mix wouldn't be enough lubrication.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a second.

“Three is fine.”

[corvid-steven]

"Alright!"

Turned the stove low, can take time since the bacon was just put in.

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Need me to help more? Or are you fine?”

[corvid-steven]

"It's really not much to do, but I appreciate it!"

".. Guess if you want any toppings? Can do like fruit or whipped cream. Butter, maple syrup. Whatever you want, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Syrup and whipped cream sounds good. What toppings do you want?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'd like some fruit or berry, but anything works!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went to go check the fridge.

“I have strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. But I don’t think grapes would be good on french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberries and blueberries are great!"

Happy Crow, lil wing flappies

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I also have chocolate syrup if you want that too.”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm... none for me, thanks."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok.”

She shut the fridge and decided to watch him cook.

[corvid-steven]

Crow hummed as he took a minute finished up the french toasts, piled onto two plates: a stack 3 high, and a stack of 2. Fresh and ready to be dressed!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went over to the fridge and pulled out the maple syrup, whipped cream, strawberries, and blueberries.

[shy-sunshine-au]

Cracked- Your muse’s gem is now cracked. It can’t heal, but it also can’t get worse. If muse has multiple gems, then mun decides which one is cracked.

The sunlight shone through her bedroom window, shining onto her bed, almost making her looking like she glowing.

She slowly opened her eyes, yawning as she began to stretch.

This was all interrupted by pain suddenly shooting through her body.

She cried out as her body suddenly glitched, trying to keep together.

Tears filled her eyes as she gripped her sheets. Her navel gem hurt. Bad. She knew she should check it, but she was hurt and scared.

She reached out for the crow plush on her nightstand and held it tight, her body suddenly glitching again for a second.

She gently pressed her face against the soft plush.

“C-crow... please...”

-@corvid-steven

[corvid-steven]

*after a second Crow suddenly appeared, standing next to her bed. He looked confused, and was holding a muffin.*

wh-

*he went from confused to shocked to concern when he saw her glitch again*

Strawberry! Are you alright? What's wrong?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She flinched when crow suddenly appeared, gripping her sheets again.

She looked at him, tears falling from her eyes.

“I-It hurts...”

[corvid-steven]

What does, where?

*he set the muffin down and fumbled through his jacket pockets. pulling out a canteen, full of healing water*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She slowly moved, pulling off her blanket before trying to look herself over.

She froze when she saw her cracked navel gem.

She started to panic, breathing quickly.

[corvid-steven]

*he saw it and immediately poured some healing water on it.*

Better?

*seemed worried, stressed. Didn't want friend to be in pain.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She started to cry more when nothing happened.

“W-why isn’t it healing?!”

She grabbed her head.

“H-how did this even happen?! I was sleeping!”

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt work? mega confusion. more concern.*

W-what? Here, drink maybe?

*held the canteen out, other hand on her arm reflexively*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She chugged the healing water, then waited.

Nothing happened.

[corvid-steven]

is there anything I can do? Got any painkillers?

*shes a little frantic rn*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“N-no, I don’t have any. Do those even work on gems?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know, worth a try?

j-just try to relax, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then her body glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

*and he was out. probably gone to nearest pharmacy or anywhere that might hold medicine. gotta be quick, friends in pain. even the hospital-like pharmacy was a freak out, just dont think, no time to think. hurry grab and go*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stayed still, trying her best to relax.

[corvid-steven]

*it didnt take long before her window opened, Crow tumbling in.

Got some! H-here!

*he poured the right dosage into the cap, passing it to her*

Water!

*and hes off again, running to the nearest sink to get her a glass to make the pills easier to swallow, soon returning and offering her it too. Had forgotten about his canteen ,and if there was anything left in it.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put the pills in her mouth, then drank the water so she could swallow them.

She sighed, waiting to see if the pills would have any effect.

[corvid-steven]

right..prob take a while

*exhale. calm downa little*

anything I can do for you?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, sorry...”

She held the crow plush, keeping it close.

[corvid-steven]

*a silent nod, at at the edge ofnthe bed*

ssorry..

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok, it’s not your fault...”

There was a pause.

“Maybe while we wait, we can try to figure out how this happened?”

[corvid-steven]

maybe.. but how do we do that?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment.

“Well, I guess we could go over what I know.”

[corvid-steven]

gemstone issue..

healing water doesn't work..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded a little.

“When I went to bed last night, my navel gem was fine. And when I woke up, it was like this...”

She suddenly had a look of horror on her face.

“D-Did someone try to murder me?! But the room looks the same as how it did last night!”

She glitched again.

[corvid-steven]

Who would do that? Why?

*concern, worry flared back up*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I-I don’t know! I don’t know anyone who would want me dead.”

[corvid-steven]

no one would..

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Then how else could this have happened?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I don't know?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up again.

[corvid-steven]

Hey, strawberry, it's gonna be alright

*he cupped her face, trying to calm her*

I'm not leaving until I know you're safe and okay

[shy-sunshine-au]

”But... What if it’s cracked forever?”

[corvid-steven]

I.. I'm sure it won't

*he didn't want her to be in that kinda pain, he knows that type of pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why won’t it heal? What’s stopping it?”

[corvid-steven]

I don't know..

..curse??

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah, it’s probably that...”

[corvid-steven]

Either way, I'm gonna make sure no one hurts you( okaY?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. Thanks...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course..

.. need anything?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

*a nod, he moved to close the window and door he left open in a rush before standing at her bedside again*

know it hurts.. but try and rest, okay?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok, I’ll try...”

[corvid-steven]

thank you.

*he went and sat down. seems he was gonna keep watch. Just in case.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“You’re welcome...”

She closed her eyes, trying to rest.

[corvid-steven]

*he just watched over the room and her friend, to make sure nothing would happen to her.*

[shy-sunshine-au]

Despite trying to rest, she still looked really uncomfortable.

[corvid-steven]

...

you alright berry?

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shook her head.

[corvid-steven]

anything i can do to help?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I don’t know... Sorry.”

[corvid-steven]

it's alright, dont be sorry. not your fault

[shy-sunshine-au]

She put a hand over her cracked gem.

[corvid-steven]

*he fell silent again, wish he had some way to end the pain*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”...What did I do to deserve this?”

[corvid-steven]

you didnt do anything, you don't deserve this agony.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Then why is this happening?”

[corvid-steven]

..I don't know..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went quiet, feeling bad for asking crow that question.

[corvid-steven]

.. but I promise, this is not your fault or punishment. No way you deserve anything like this.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thank you...”

[corvid-steven]

Of course

[shy-sunshine-au]

A moment later, she tried to get up.

[corvid-steven]

everything alright?

*he rushed to her side, offered a hand to help*

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Yeah...”

She took his hand.

[corvid-steven]

*he helped her sit and stand up, staying close in case she needed support*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stood for a moment before sitting back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he was a bit confused but might've misinterpreted her movements*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”So tired...”

[corvid-steven]

Ah, fair.. just tell me of you want or need anything, you just stay in bed, okay? I'll get it for you.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She sighed.

“I’m not tired like I need to rest or sleep, I just feel drained...”

[corvid-steven]

I get that.. still best to rest. Dont need to nap or anything. Just. Try not to exert too much energy.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She nodded, then laid back down.

[corvid-steven]

*he smiled at her, before going back to sit dowm

[shy-sunshine-au]

She rubbed her head a little.

[corvid-steven]

Want me yo bring you a book? Your remote? Game or something?

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The remote’s fine.”

[corvid-steven]

*he handed her the remote*

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks.”

She turns on the tv to a cooking channel.

[corvid-steven]

you're welcome!

[shy-sunshine-au]

She tries to relax again.

[corvid-steven]

*he half paid attention to the tv, just keeping an eye out*

[shy-sunshine-au]

She just quietly watches the tv.

[corvid-steven]

"Guess I never asked, is there any specific area it hurts? Is it sharp or dull pain? Probably should've asked earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It hurts a little on my navel gem and the area around it. But when my form glitches out it kinda stings all over for a second…”

[corvid-steven]

"Hmm..."

Crow is by no means a medical professional, so unsure how to proceed. Same thing with gem stuffs.

"Heat pad? Or ice pack? If it's localized around that gem, maybe can. Numb the pain? I don't know how to prevent glitches other than. Just keeping still, don't move or strain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I don’t know if a gems, well, gem reacts to that stuff, but I guess we could try?”

[corvid-steven]

"You still have the area around it, maybe it'll work there?"

He ran off to get the ice pack and electric blanket, the latter was set aside.

"This'll be a little cold, tell me if it hurts.."

He gingerly set the ice pack directly above her gem

[shy-sunshine-au]

“It doesn’t hurt any more than it already does, but it feels weird…”

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to remove it? Try the heated blanket?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Sure. Maybe that’ll be better?”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he removed the ice pack and set the blanket over her, turning it on.

"Better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A little. I think?”

[corvid-steven]

A sigh of relief.

"That's good.."

He wished he could just remove their pain but. Crow was ill equiped. Could only provide bedside. Which is where he sat again.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was quiet for a moment before speaking again.

“I don’t like this…”

[corvid-steven]

"Don't like what?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The fact that my navel gem is cracked. The fact that it won’t heal. The fact that I have to be in pain. The fact that I don’t know when this will end…”

[corvid-steven]

"Yeah.. I don't like not being to help, and also don't like the pain you're in. If there was a way to help I would do anything."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks Crow…”

She sighed.

“At least it’s not shattered, right?”

[corvid-steven]

"At least.."

He put a hand over his stomach instinctively. Shifting to lean against the bed's headboard.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”You ok?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'm fine, don't worry about it. Right now let's focus on you. Is the heating blanket doing alright? Want some extra regular blankets?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”The heating blanket is fine by itself for now.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"That's good.. Need anything else? Other ideas?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”No, not at the moment…”

[corvid-steven]

Another nod, he shifted to criss-cross, hands in his lap, and one wing stretched over behind her head.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glanced at his wing.

[corvid-steven]

Same as always, iridescent bluish-black. Resting protectively against the headboard over her head. No skin contact, just hovering.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She stopped looking at it, then took off her shades.

[corvid-steven]

He looked at her inquisitively, focused on the revealed face. Rare to see her (or any sunstone) without the shades.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked back at him.

[corvid-steven]

"Want me to put those on the nightstand?"

He offered to take them, so she didn't have to move

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s fine. I’ll just leave them on the bed.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he leaned back again. Turned his head to look out the window for a bit before turning back to watch over Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”… Sorry if this is boring.”

[corvid-steven]

"It's not, and it's fine! Much rather keep you safe and comfy just.. worried yknow. Still don't know for sure how it happened.. I'll keep an eye out though, for sure."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Thanks…”

She glanced down at her navel gem.

[corvid-steven]

"Of course!"

A small smile before he followed her gaze to her own gem.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed.

[corvid-steven]

"Something wrong?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I just want my gem to heal already. But the healing water didn’t work…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know.. I'm sorry it didn't work.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”It’s ok. It’s not your fault…”

[corvid-steven]

"I know its just.. Hate seeing you like this.. Anyone in pain.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Should we try the water again? Or would that be a waste?”

[corvid-steven]

"Never a waste, can always get more."

Crow moved the blanket and tried again, emptying the rest of the canteen onto her belly.

[shy-sunshine-au]

The healing water didn’t do anything.

She teared up before glitching again, sounding panicked.

“?gnikrow ton llits ti si yhW”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry? Are you okay?"

Suddenly very panicked, he grabbed one of her hands.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She looked at him.

“…os kniht t’nod I”

[corvid-steven]

"I-.. Huh?"

She is lost: no idea what Strawberry said

[shy-sunshine-au]

She could tell that Crow seemed confused. She was confused herself.

She tried to sit up so she could look for something to write with.

[corvid-steven]

She was a little shocked at Strawberry trying to sit up, expecting her to be in pain. Hovering over her, caught between trying to push her back down and letting her do her own thing.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She had managed to sit up for a second before laying back down.

[corvid-steven]

"Please don't strain yourself. Do you need something?"

Worried birb. Gentle hands on her shoulders to prevent her from getting back up (as if itd actually stop her)

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a moment, then used her two larger hands to pretend to write something down.

[corvid-steven]

"... Ah! Hold on!"

And he rushed off, returning momentarily with a notebook and pen, offering them to Strawberry.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She gently took the notebook and pen before writing something down and showing it to him.

‘Thanks’

[corvid-steven]

"Of course, here for anything you need.."

Took place sitting back next to her, to better watch them write.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed, but her sigh sounded strange too, just like when she tried to talk before.

[corvid-steven]

Head tilt. Still worried

".. is this.. also gem do you think?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She wrote something down.

‘Likely. I’ve never sounded like this before.’

[corvid-steven]

"Does it.. hurt any more?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

’Still hurts’

[corvid-steven]

"ah... sorry."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok’

[corvid-steven]

"Is it.. worsening? Could talk earlier.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Maybe?’

[corvid-steven]

Crow kinda fell silent. Simply unsure of what to do. Nothing works..

[shy-sunshine-au]

She set down the notebook.

[corvid-steven]

He just hugged the fusion. Very gently, didn't want to cause any more damage, hated seeing friend in pain.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She carefully put an arm on his back

[corvid-steven]

"I'm sorry.. you shouldn't be comforting me.. just.. sorry.. I can't fix this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She picked up the notebook.

‘Not your fault.’

[corvid-steven]

a sigh

"I know.. just hate seeing you like this.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She teared up a little bit.

[corvid-steven]

"Ah, don't cry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.."

She went to wipe Strawberry's tears.

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘It’s ok.’

[corvid-steven]

"But it's not! You called me here and I can't do anything! You shouldn't be comforting me right now, you're the one who's hurt!"

He is agitated now, sitting up.

".. You want me to call someone more useful?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She quickly wrote something down.

‘Please stay. Besides, what other ideas to fix this could there even be?’

[corvid-steven]

"I.. I don't know.."

He slumped back down a little but he no longer seemed intent on leaving.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She was still for a moment before writing.

‘I’m sorry.’

[corvid-steven]

"Don't be, you have nothing to be sorry about. I'm sorry you're in this position and neither of us can do anything about it.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sighed softly.

[corvid-steven]

"This should be over soon.. been a while already.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

‘Should we try the healing water one more time?’

[corvid-steven]

A nod, he took the canteen back out and poured some more on Strawberry's navel.

[shy-sunshine-au]

To her surprise, the gem slowly healed until the crack was eventually gone.

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberry! Are you.. feeling any better?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She glitched for a split second before looking at him.

“Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh thank fuck"

Not much of a tackle hug bc she was already at her side, but there still a leap into her arms, squeezing the gem.

"I'm so sorry that took so long, I'm so sorry.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She hugged him back.

“It wasn’t your fault. It’s ok…”

[corvid-steven]

he just relaxing in the knowledge that she is alright tor a moment.

"...oh how.. did I get here? I kinda just.. appeared?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“I hugged the crow plush I have and quietly called out for you…”

She gestured to the crow plush, which was currently sitting on the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Oh.. thats good to have, at least.."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah…”

[corvid-steven]

"Is everything back to normal? Can you sit up?"

Back to nursing mode, hovering and worried.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She took a second to stretch, then sat up.

[corvid-steven]

"Good! Good.. You want to try and stand for me or rather just stay there for a bit?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I’ll try standing.”

[corvid-steven]

He held a hand out to help support her if she wanted.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She held his hand as she moved over to the edge of the bed.

After taking a breath, she got up off the bed to stand.

[corvid-steven]

"Doing alright?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Yeah.”

[corvid-steven]

A nod.

"Any.. lingering fatigue or pain?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”A tiny bit at first, when my gem first healed, but I feel fine now.”

[corvid-steven]

"Oh, That's good."

[shy-sunshine-au]

She sat back down on the edge of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

"Need anything?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She shrugged.

[corvid-steven]

"Well.. I'm here if you need anything. Gonna stay and keep watch if you want?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Do you want to stay?”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course. Want to make sure you're okay. Plus sleepovers are never bad!"

A smile! Trying to calm any worry from himself and strawberry

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I mean, it’s not near night yet, so if you want, you could come back later if you have any plans or stuff you need to do. Or I could go with you?”

[corvid-steven]

"I know, just wanted at least to see how you're doing After a day. But! No plans! If you want to get out of the house for a bit I could escort you!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Ok, if you want.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! Anything you'd like to do first?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we get breakfast?”

[corvid-steven]

"Anything you'd like!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we have french toast and bacon?”

[corvid-steven]

"Yup! Would you rather go somewhere or me make them?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Can we make it together? I don’t want you to do all the work.”

[corvid-steven]

"Of course! I'd love the help!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok then.”

She stood up off of the bed.

[corvid-steven]

Crow followed suit before leasing the way to the kitchen, already beginning ot get stuff out.

"Don't strain yourself if you still feel a bit woozy or weak, okay?"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok…”

[corvid-steven]

A smile from the bird! He's already starting to put ingredients into a bowl for the french toast.

[shy-sunshine-au]

”What do you need me to do?”

[corvid-steven]

"Could you get the bacon? We can do oven baked or pan fried, whichever you prefer, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Oven baked works.”

She grabbed the pack bacon and set it on the counter.

[corvid-steven]

"You could probably put it in whenever you're ready, it'll take a second."

Squeezing by their big friend to get some bread, Crow had already making the mix

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok. How long do you think the French toast will take? So both could be done at around the same time.”

[corvid-steven]

"Can only do a slice or two at a time, but each set barely takes a minute."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Guess I’ll start it now then?”

She grabbed a baking sheet and lined it with foil before laying out some bacon on it.

She then put it in the oven before setting it to 400F and setting the timer.

“Ok, that should take 15 to 20 minutes.”

[corvid-steven]

"Perfect! Gives us plenty of time! How many pieces you want?"

Crow gets a pan out and putting some butter in it to start his process, as if the brown sugar mix wouldn't be enough lubrication.

[shy-sunshine-au]

She thought for a second.

“Three is fine.”

[corvid-steven]

"Alright!"

Turned the stove low, can take time since the bacon was just put in.

[shy-sunshine-au]

“Need me to help more? Or are you fine?”

[corvid-steven]

"It's really not much to do, but I appreciate it!"

".. Guess if you want any toppings? Can do like fruit or whipped cream. Butter, maple syrup. Whatever you want, Berry!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Syrup and whipped cream sounds good. What toppings do you want?”

[corvid-steven]

"I'd like some fruit or berry, but anything works!"

[shy-sunshine-au]

She went to go check the fridge.

“I have strawberries, blueberries, and grapes. But I don’t think grapes would be good on french toast.”

[corvid-steven]

"Strawberries and blueberries are great!"

Happy Crow, lil wing flappies

[shy-sunshine-au]

”I also have chocolate syrup if you want that too.”

[corvid-steven]

"Mmm... none for me, thanks."

[shy-sunshine-au]

”Ok.”

She shut the fridge and decided to watch him cook.