@avanturis cont. from here
❛ Yes… ❜ Genya says, with a frantic nod, tears brimming at the corner of her remaining eye. ❛ Yes, Kolya needs you.❜ She cannot work on all his organs at the same time, she has to alternate. It’s already quite the feat that she managed to bring him back from the edge, to keep him alive to this very day. Nikolai is still very much under the effect of the sleeping draught she gave him. His only answer is a loud snore. His cheek is ungracefully squished against the pillow and he’s… drooling. So much for the maybe future king of Ravka, she thinks before focussing entirely on her patient. By the look in his eyes, it seems obvious that he won’t make it unless Genya gets some help and help isn’t coming. She’s the only coporalnik around and she isn’t a Healer. She hasn’t been trained as such. But she cannot give up. And that’s when she feels it. The appeal of magic, of darkness. It summons her. Use me. I can help you.
MERZOST, she realizes. She could tap into the darkness and bring her friend back for good. It’s wrong, Genya protests. No one has to know, It replies. She glances at David who’s standing awkwardly unsure of what to do. ❛ David, would you bring me some more tea, please? I’m thirsty. ❜ She asks, with a gentle smile. He hesitates for a moment. She gives him a reassuring smile. ❛ It’ll be fine, my love. I promise I won't collapse while you’re gone. ❜ He relaxes and smiles back. ❛ I’ll be quick, i promise. ❜ Then, he leaves the room and GENYA DOES WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE, unaware of the cost it will demand.
