#oh dear... ((angst))

[mortal-orvus]

I may not know the exact pain you're going through, but I know we'd all miss you if your attempts at regaining your Zoni powers ended up in losing your life. I won't stop you from trying because I love you and I want you to be happy, but please, be careful, be kind to yourself and know when to stop. It's not much but I'll be here if you need to talk or need someone to just occupy the same room, no words or touching required. Take care, okay?

“Yes, well...I greatly appreciate everything you just said. I am under quite a bit of stress and sometimes it is calming just to hear someone say something nice and pleasant. If I ever need someone to talk to and I do not want to bother Sigmund, then I will make sure to turn to you. Thank you.”

[mortal-orvus]

If you say so. Keep trying, but just be ready to accept failure if it happens.

“While I appreciate your concerns, I will not fail. Failure is not an option for this situation. I will not rest until I have found a cure for my mortal form.”

[mortal-orvus]

that's something you may have to get used to. maybe you will change back, but you should have a plan if you never.. do.

“I have already told you that I do not want to think about that. I will change back. It will simply take time and many calculations to uncover the right amount of Zoni bioenergy needed for my body to properly absorb without dispersing it. I have to change back. I will still be attempting to solve this on my mortal deathbed if I must.”

[mortal-orvus]

what if you never change back? you say you don't want to be this way forever but there's a chance you might. how do you feel about that?

“I do not want to think about that. In my current form, I can no longer perform my duties as a Senior Caretaker to the fullest extent. My mortality has also cut my life much shorter than it would have been if I was still a Zoni. Not being able to turn back would be...disastrous. For me, for the Timekeeper, to the Zoni, and to Sigmund.”

[mortal-orvus]

@bavariumblades

Continued from here

“I know a thing or two about being useless. I’ve been feeling like that for...nearly a year now. It is not pleasant.” Being stuck on that planet for months. Forcing to stand idly by as the pirates took over the Clock. Leaving Sigmund behind…

Just because he felt completely useless didn’t mean that he would continue to let Midnight feel that way. He stood up and walked over to them, sitting down next to them (though maintaining a respectable distance). His eyes glanced down at their hands.

“It seems that you are trying to keep your hands busy. I feel that need sometimes as well.” He reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a jumbled up Rubik's cube. Orvus always carried it around with him so he could fiddle with it when he was bored. He set it next to Midnight, “Here, you can use this if you want.”

After a few moments of silence, Orvus brought up what he wanted to say to his friend.

“You don’t have to be alone in this situation, you know. I am here.” Orvus said with a calming tone. He tilted his head slightly, his eyes glowing with a soft light,  “Do you wish to talk about it? If you don’t, I completely understand. Your privacy is important, after all.”