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Reaching Cyrille's bedroom window, @wandering-hat-guy tucked Kazuha closer to his chest, making sure not to accidentally bump the other against the frame as he climbed through.

As quiet as he may be, placing another person on a bed will always make some noise. Not that it mattered. All that mattered was treating Kazuha's wounds. After removing Kazuha's hair-tie and sandals; the puppet went to work.

[ Deciding that his conversation with @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine had finished(for now), he pauses and frowns just a little. ]

..I just realized it’s probably been significantly longer than those 5-10 minutes we agreed on. We should probably go make sure they didn’t explode out there, right?

Cyrille is already shifting to get up, face turned towards the bedroom.

"Oh, they're definitely here. I recognize the creak of that window opening."

He doesn't bother waiting for Scara before he's heading over, ignoring Wanderer as well as he leans against the edge of the bed to assess @kaedehara-of-the-crux's condition, already reaching for the cloth he had placed next to the bucket of now-warm water.

[ Kazuha’s eyes remain half-lidded, not entirely closed just yet. But he also doesn’t respond to anything new that’s been thrown at him- not the change of environment, or the fact his socks and hair tie had been removed.

In fact, he only shudders because of the sudden disappearance of the warmth he had been provided with before. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

The Kimono had been opened, and armour pieces and charms had been removed to grant access to Kazuha's torso. Wanderer had been in the process of removing some old and slightly soaked bandages when Cyrille arrived.

His movements had paused for a moment as he regarded Cyrille, studying him for a second– glancing at @the-6th-harbringer when he entered the room as well– before the priority of Kazuha's injuries took his focus once more.

At the shudder, Wanderer adjusted the scarf around Kazuha's neck to try and return some warmth to him.

[ The glance was returned with a worried blink of sorts, then going to stand next to his brother in attempt of providing silent support- since it is definitely going to be needed later, the second this is all over.

He momentarily glances over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine , then briefly glances over Kazuha and-

..wait a moment. ]

Disgregarding everyone else in the room, Cyrille starts cleaning the injuries, gently feeling around them for swelling and excessive heat, or any leaking substances that would indicate an infection. As he does, he glances between his work and @kaedehara-of-the-crux's face.

"Oi, wake up properly. I need to ask a few things and I'd like you to not be asleep until I know you can safely wake up after. Hey."

[ As of now, nothing so far seems to be actually infected- the soaking mentioned earlier may have just been blood seeping through poorly wrapped bandages.

He does wince at all the treatment and touching being done, making some “annoyed” mrrrrrrm noise before closing his eyes and slightly turning his head away from everyone else. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

For a split-second, Wanderer had leaned towards @the-6th-harbringer, finding stability in the presence of his brother. Though Kazuha's wince was enough to make him stand guard again, watching Cyrille's actions closely. Treating the wounds Cyrille wasn't working on.

"Kazuha." The tone was softer while still demanding focus; hoping it would get the man to listen.

[ Scaramouche’s eye momentarily, just very lightly twitches before he goes to scoot a bit closer to his brother, suddenly feeling at immense unease.

Something’s off.

In a familiar sense, which made it worse. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

It doesn't look like anything will need an insane amount of stitches or anything, at least... But it's worrying that he can't make @kaedehara-of-the-crux wake up.

For now, he starts placing gauze over the worst injuries and wordlessly guiding Wanderer to press down on them while he uses medical tape to secure them in place.

"Come on... at least wake up enough to complain coherently."

[ Kazuha’s eyes open to their half-lidded stance, the noise from earlier repeating as he shifts his head away more. ]

..’m up.

[ Though, a nap does sound appealing.. though again, it wouldn’t be appreciated by @wandering-hat-guy or anyone else right now. He’ll just have to put it off once more. ]

Only once Cyrille was finished working on that injury did Wanderer move again, placing a cold hand on what he could reach of Kazuha's forehead.

"Focus. It told you not to sleep, remember?"

Looking to @the-6th-harbringer, he paused again, unsure what to make of his expression. With a slight narrow of his own eyes, Wanderer cocked his head in question.

[ Scaramouche’s facial expression looked moderately zoned out, eyes losing what very little spark it had in them as his good hand absentmindedly traces some sort of shape on the bed with his working hand.

Upon noticing he was being looked at (which didn’t take long), he blinks to Wanderer staring in return for a moment before shaking his head and waving his hand in dismissal, for now.

He’ll bring it up later- after he gets actual confirmation.

..though.. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

Finishing up with the first aid, Cyrille then securely tucks a blanket around Kazuha and checks his pulse to make sure it's still steady.

"Think you can eat something before you pass out?"

Oh, hey, this room has been super quiet. He had been expecting Scara to be trying to distract Wanderer.

So Cyrille glances up to narrow his eyes at him, clearly asking what the hell is up with you?

( @kaedehara-of-the-crux )

[ Kazuha blinks, then looks slightly up to the ceiling in thought. ]

…can try..? Might.. take me a while..

[ He then looks over @wandering-hat-guy , then over to Scaramouche, but that only lasts a moment before he just nods. ]

..okay. sorry..

He looked over at the sound of Kazuha's, meeting his gaze with a small hum. Removing his hand after he was sure Kazuha's head was cooled off enough.

"So long as you try, it should be alright."

There was a delay between Wanderer shifting his position and properly standing back up again. Pocketing his hat ribbons that had previously been used as a makeshift bandage for Kazuha's arm.

(@the-6th-harbringer)

[ Scaramouche looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine as well, brow slightly raising then furrowing- a quick shift from mild skepticism, of sorts, to some kind of detached worry.

He gives Cy the same dismissive hand gesture he had given Wanderer, as if trying to divert the attention from him, then simply nodding back to Kazuha as his hand begins drawing that shape on the bed again.

Mm. ]

"Would you mind getting the soup from the kitchen, Wanderer? Scara and I are both down a hand, and it would be a waste if we spilled or dropped it. It's just on the stove."

He starts gently propping @kaedehara-of-the-crux up with pillows so he can eat properly.

Then he gives Scara another Look.

[ Kazuha slightly slumps at first upon being sat up, then makes sure to actually keep himself upright so he doesn’t just flop over and fade into atoms or something (exaggeration).

He then slightly rubs at his own arms, blinking sleepily to the rest of the group with a small smile. ]

..thank you.. for your help.. genuinely..

( @wandering-hat-guy )

(..?)

Wanderer glanced at Kazuha, then @the-6th-harbringer, running dubiously functional thoughts through his head before nodding.

"..sure. I'll go get it."

It took a second before he actually started walking again– a bit stiff– but once he started he was out of the room shortly.

[ Scaramouche gives his brother a small wave as he goes, but now he feels something suddenly very off (not in the same sense as.. the other thing) and looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Why are you staring at me as if I’ve just shattered half of my face?

"You're being too quiet. Share your thoughts with the class."

He grimaces slightly.

"Also, I would look very different if you shattered half your face."

Glancing at @kaedehara-of-the-crux, Cyrille raises an eyebrow.

"Is your guys also this dense half the time?"

[ Kazuha blinks in some sort of surprise at being talked to, then chuckles and shrugs. ]

I.. wouldn’t say dense, that’s a bit.. mean..

[ He does look over to Scaramouche and slightly tilt his head, then looking to where @wandering-hat-guy quite literally wandered off to.

Hmmm. ]

Bowl of soup in hand, Wanderer entered the room again. Excusing Kazuha watching him as him simply following the only thing moving within the room.

"Here," Wanderer slowly offered the bowl, waiting until Kazuha grabbed ahold of it. "Don't force yourself to eat if you can't."

Food delivered, Wanderer backed off a bit. Instead, stepping closer to @the-6th-harbringer to rest a hand on his shoulder; emotional support for his brother and physical support for himself. He knew better than to ask again, so he simply stayed silent.

What, am I suddenly not allowed to be silent? And I know, it was an exaggeration.

[ Scaramouche looks over to Wanderer and gives him a small smile, then goes to scoot close enoughs so that the other could lean on him fully if wanted. He then looks back over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Would, but now doesn’t seem like the time.

He raises an eyebrow skeptically at Scara, then looks back at @kaedehara-of-the-crux, helping him steady the bowl on his lap so he can eat. "So you agree with me, you'd just sugarcoat it in nicer words."

..do I get.. the option not to answer..?

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, having nodded to @wandering-hat-guy and Cyrille in thanks each time it seemed fit, having then carefully set the bowl in his lap with the blonde’s assistance. ]

I’d.. rather not talk bad.. about someone I care for, you know..?

[ He then begins to very slowly and carefully begins eating the soup, humming a bit as he does so. This was good.. maybe after he finishes this, then they’ll let him sleep? If he woke up without a nightmare, there’s a chance he can escape without one again..

Rather not waste the opportunity to get actual sleep. ]

Though reluctant, Wanderer did end up leaning on @the-6th-harbringer. Any possible comment he would've made in response to Kazuha, in other circumstances, lost from the effort to keep his limbs from tensing up.

[ He very gently bonks the side of his head against his brother’s, now holding up his dead arm so that it sort of looked like he was crossing both of them. Also he just didn’t like it flopping all over the place still. ]

Archons, the stalkers were right when they had been telling me how weirdly nice you are. Not necessarily a bad thing, mind you.

[ A very small glance to his brother. Just for a nonexistent heartbeat. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

"...Wanderer, just lie down already. The bed is big enough for two and I can only ignore you for so long before it's too much."

He gestures to the whole other half the bed @kaedehara-of-the-crux isn't using, then addresses the guy himself.

"This is what I mean, you know? And it's not mean if I'm just stating facts."

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, now having finished a little more than a quarter of the soup before looking to @wandering-hat-guy . ]

I can.. also scoot over.. if you want me to..?

". . . . ."

A long 'sigh' came as a response. He can barely think in full sentences right now, let alone have a pointless battle of stubbornness.

"Don't move. You'll hurt yourself."

Returning the gentle bonk @the-6th-harbringer had given, Wanderer freed him from his weight and walked off to the bed, making sure to not move Kazuha in any way as he sat down next to him. Leaning against the head of the bed while crossing his arms so he has something to do with his hands.

[ Scaramouche seems a little relieved at this, then gives @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine a half hearted glare. ]

Ooookay then. Whatever.

[ He then looks to Kazuha for a moment with a slightly tilted head, then looks away, presumably going back to partially zoning out. ]

...well, Wanderer sitting is better than nothing. He turns his attention back to @kaedehara-of-the-crux.

"Don't force yourself to eat it all if you can't, but try to get down as much as you can. Blood loss is not a small problem. Though, nothing got infected, so you should be fine..."

He ignores Scara for now. If he's not gonna talk about what's bothering him, Cyrille will deal with him later.

I think I can.. get a bit more before.. it’s too much..

[ He looks over to @wandering-hat-guy and smiles at him, giving him a small wave. He’ll talk to him soon, as he had intended to do this whole time. ]

Thank you.. again..

Noticing the wave, he waves back. He doesn't smile. Simply closes his eyes for a moment while crossing his arms again.

(?)

Seeing that @the-6th-harbringer was lost in thought again, Wanderer pulled at his vision. Blowing a bit of a breeze into his brother's face.

"Hey. Go make some tea or something before you lose yourself."

[ Scaramouche momentarily frowns and scoots away towards @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine at the breeze, then processes what was said and rolls his eyes. ]

I’m fine, don’t worryyy. Do YOU want some tea though? You seem like you need some more than I do. And you too.

[ A look over to Cyrille. ]

"...I mean, I did put water on for tea earlier, though it might need to be reheated."

He raises an eyebrow at Scara, even as he keeps half his attention on @kaedehara-of-the-crux's eating.

"I don't like tea. I keep it around for you."

[ Kazuha has stopped eating entirely now, having finished a little more than half of the bowl before just absentmindedly- but very carefully- swirling it around.

He does look at @wandering-hat-guy for a while before smiling at him again, this one more joyed than the ones before.

He’s simply glad those bad dreams were just bad dreams.. ]

"Sure. Just do Something before you overthink yourself into oblivion."

He'd like to at least keep one of them capable of coherent thought. Then again it's @the-6th-harbringer, so he's hoping for very little right now.

Glancing to Kazuha, to see if– qhat.

(huh. wh?- That's not- What–??)

He looks away again before his thoughts stop working completely.

Whatever. How would I even do that anyways.

[ Another eyeroll, and a nod at @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Okayy then. I’ll be back. Don’t explode or get kidnapped by some alien jesus again or something, yeah?

[ And then he just goes to exit for now. ]

Now starting a mental timer in his head for if Scara is gone too long and needs to have someone investigate, Cyrille turns back to the other two, primarily @kaedehara-of-the-crux.

"Done with that? I can put it in the cooler for you to take another stab at when you wake up again."

Then a look at Wanderer.

"And I'm assuming you'll want to stay in here with him?"

[ Kazuha looks over to Cyrille and nods, going to nod and hold out the bowl to the other. ]

Thank you..! I’ll.. try not to waste it, I promise..

[ He then looks back over to @wandering-hat-guy and gives him that same smile again, seemingly just for no reason.

..for no reason, yeah. ]

Pointedly not looking at Kazuha so as to keep himself from shutting down; Wanderer gave a small nod in response to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine.

"I have no reason to leave. I doubt you'd let me, anyway."

"I mean, it's not like I'd be able to physically stop you, but I would prefer if you stayed, yeah."

He takes the bowl from @kaedehara-of-the-crux and places it on the side table for now, then helps him shift to lie down again.

"I was more thinking where you'd like to rest. I still have a hammock kicking around, I think, but if you're anything like Scara, you'll want to be checking breathing and heartbeat and whatever while he's sleeping."

[ He accepts the help of lying down, simply staring up at the ceiling for some time, then looking over to @wandering-hat-guy . ]

You don’t.. have to do that, you know..

Now that Kazuha was looking at him normally again, he could face him without risk of metaphorical combustion.

"Perhaps. But I choose to."

Then he glanced around @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine's room for a moment before eventually landing on him.

"Sorry for turning your place into a hospital."

First his brother and now this. What a hassle.

"Don't try arguing about it, Kazuha, the two of them are definitely the same in this aspect..."

Cyrille shrugs, sitting back now that @kaedehara-of-the-crux is comfortable.

"I was the one who turned it into a hospital, technically. If I didn't want you in here or crashing when you need help, you wouldn't have gotten far enough for Kazuha to have gotten help once you came inside. Hell, the stalkers would've warned you to stay away, even."

[ Kazuha just chuckles and nods in regards to the first statement from the other, then nodding at @wandering-hat-guy as well. ]

..okay, then.. but please try to.. rest as well..!

"True, I suppose."

He shouldn't bring up sleeping concerns when Kazuha's next to him. The caring fool would try to lay on the floor. Not that @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine would allow it; but best spare his companion of the guilt.

"I'll make sure to rest in the future."

Wanderer lightly rolled his shoulders to ease some tension out of them.

"Good. If you don't, I might really have to start looking for ways to make a sleep aid for you and Scara..."

He pulls a blanket up to @kaedehara-of-the-crux's shoulders, though making sure one arm is free so his pulse can be checked.

"And you, sleep now. Let us worry about everything else that needs it."

[ Kazuha nestles into the bed a bit more, looking a lot more peaceful than he had earlier. Hopefully it stays that way.. he wouldn’t want to wake straight from a nightmare right in front of @wandering-hat-guy and the others.. that’d be. Something. ]

Okay.. thank you again, for your… hospitality..

[ A small yawn. ]

Wanderer hummed, moving to sit just a bit closer to Kazuha to keep a better watch on him. Nodding both in thanks and acknowledgment to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine.

"It's been a bit too long for tea brewing, no?"

Having the kitchen burn down because Scaramouche lost himself in thought would be unfortunate. Not to mention an even bigger hassle than what the current situation already is. At least both would be able to put it out quickly enough, if it came down to it.

"Scara!"

Cyrille is ready to go grab @the-6th-harbringer if necessary, but he'll give him the benefit of the doubt... but only once. So calls across the small apartment instead.

"If something is trying to kill you again you're supposed to tell me so I can come kick its ass!"

[ After a moments silence, he blinks out of whatever weird zoning out thing he was in and calls back. ]

My bad, my bad! Got distracted while I was waiting, I’m not dead.

[ An eye roll at particulary nothing, he finally goes to- first turn the stove off because it’s a miracle he didn’t set himself on fire, then going to fetch a cup for @wandering-hat-guy ‘s tea. ]

The thought of providing Kazuha with some additional comfort crossed his mind, but was promptly put away. He seems to be at the edge of sleep. Touching him now would just wake him back up again.

Instead, Wanderer chose to lightly study @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine while listening to his brother in the hall. Wondering what weapons– if any– the man might be skilled with. Perhaps a gun of sorts? Something ranged would probably work best, though the recoil might become a problem. Hm.

"I would prefer knowing before you're actually dead anyway."

Cyrille watches Kazuha out of the corner of his eye as he turns his focus to @the-6th-harbringer returning to the room.

As for Wanderer's searching gaze—Cyrille does indeed have calloused enough hands for a variety of tools or weapons, but the only weapon visible in the room is a broken rifle half-disassembled and shoved aside on the workbench to make room for a half-carved arm.

[ He does return a couple of moments after calling out, rolling his eyes playfully at Cyrille’s statement. He then hands the cup of tea to @wandering-hat-guy , and once it was passed, his good arm went to holding his dead one again while standing near the blonde. ]

I think you would know if I was actively nearly-dying again, I’d make a bigger deal about it than the last two times.

Wanderer nodded a thanks, looking away from @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine's rifle and its condition; holding the tea in his lap.

Lightly swirling the steaming liquid while keeping the other two in his peripheral vision. Choosing to simply listen for now.

"And how am I supposed to know that?"

He returns to watching Kazuha sleep, though he keeps @the-6th-harbringer in his field of vision.

"Anyway, we need to pull out the extra blankets and stuff again, and find the hammock."

I don’t know, depends on what the universe decides to throw at me next.

[ A pause to process the other half of what Cyrille said, then a nod. ]

Oookay. Sounds easy enough. Which one you want me to do?

( @wandering-hat-guy )

#genshin ask blog #worm off the string #broken cage #cyrille

Oh right, the hammock. Wanderer's pretty sure he's only used that three times at most. What a shame. (At least now it'll be used again.)

The tea was exceptionally bitter when he drank it, enough to genuinely surprise him, for a moment. Humans probably shouldn't have this. It was steeped for too long.

(@cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine)

Reaching Cyrille's bedroom window, @wandering-hat-guy tucked Kazuha closer to his chest, making sure not to accidentally bump the other against the frame as he climbed through.

[ Deciding that his conversation with @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine had finished(for now), he pauses and frowns just a little. ]

..I just realized it’s probably been significantly longer than those 5-10 minutes we agreed on. We should probably go make sure they didn’t explode out there, right?

Cyrille is already shifting to get up, face turned towards the bedroom.

"Oh, they're definitely here. I recognize the creak of that window opening."

In fact, he only shudders because of the sudden disappearance of the warmth he had been provided with before. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

At the shudder, Wanderer adjusted the scarf around Kazuha's neck to try and return some warmth to him.

He momentarily glances over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine , then briefly glances over Kazuha and-

..wait a moment. ]

"Oi, wake up properly. I need to ask a few things and I'd like you to not be asleep until I know you can safely wake up after. Hey."

[ As of now, nothing so far seems to be actually infected- the soaking mentioned earlier may have just been blood seeping through poorly wrapped bandages.

He does wince at all the treatment and touching being done, making some “annoyed” mrrrrrrm noise before closing his eyes and slightly turning his head away from everyone else. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

"Kazuha." The tone was softer while still demanding focus; hoping it would get the man to listen.

[ Scaramouche’s eye momentarily, just very lightly twitches before he goes to scoot a bit closer to his brother, suddenly feeling at immense unease.

Something’s off.

In a familiar sense, which made it worse. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

It doesn't look like anything will need an insane amount of stitches or anything, at least... But it's worrying that he can't make @kaedehara-of-the-crux wake up.

For now, he starts placing gauze over the worst injuries and wordlessly guiding Wanderer to press down on them while he uses medical tape to secure them in place.

"Come on... at least wake up enough to complain coherently."

[ Kazuha’s eyes open to their half-lidded stance, the noise from earlier repeating as he shifts his head away more. ]

..’m up.

[ Though, a nap does sound appealing.. though again, it wouldn’t be appreciated by @wandering-hat-guy or anyone else right now. He’ll just have to put it off once more. ]

Only once Cyrille was finished working on that injury did Wanderer move again, placing a cold hand on what he could reach of Kazuha's forehead.

"Focus. It told you not to sleep, remember?"

Looking to @the-6th-harbringer, he paused again, unsure what to make of his expression. With a slight narrow of his own eyes, Wanderer cocked his head in question.

Upon noticing he was being looked at (which didn’t take long), he blinks to Wanderer staring in return for a moment before shaking his head and waving his hand in dismissal, for now.

He’ll bring it up later- after he gets actual confirmation.

..though.. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

Finishing up with the first aid, Cyrille then securely tucks a blanket around Kazuha and checks his pulse to make sure it's still steady.

"Think you can eat something before you pass out?"

Oh, hey, this room has been super quiet. He had been expecting Scara to be trying to distract Wanderer.

So Cyrille glances up to narrow his eyes at him, clearly asking what the hell is up with you?

( @kaedehara-of-the-crux )

[ Kazuha blinks, then looks slightly up to the ceiling in thought. ]

…can try..? Might.. take me a while..

[ He then looks over @wandering-hat-guy , then over to Scaramouche, but that only lasts a moment before he just nods. ]

..okay. sorry..

He looked over at the sound of Kazuha's, meeting his gaze with a small hum. Removing his hand after he was sure Kazuha's head was cooled off enough.

"So long as you try, it should be alright."

There was a delay between Wanderer shifting his position and properly standing back up again. Pocketing his hat ribbons that had previously been used as a makeshift bandage for Kazuha's arm.

(@the-6th-harbringer)

[ Scaramouche looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine as well, brow slightly raising then furrowing- a quick shift from mild skepticism, of sorts, to some kind of detached worry.

Mm. ]

"Would you mind getting the soup from the kitchen, Wanderer? Scara and I are both down a hand, and it would be a waste if we spilled or dropped it. It's just on the stove."

He starts gently propping @kaedehara-of-the-crux up with pillows so he can eat properly.

Then he gives Scara another Look.

[ Kazuha slightly slumps at first upon being sat up, then makes sure to actually keep himself upright so he doesn’t just flop over and fade into atoms or something (exaggeration).

He then slightly rubs at his own arms, blinking sleepily to the rest of the group with a small smile. ]

..thank you.. for your help.. genuinely..

( @wandering-hat-guy )

(..?)

Wanderer glanced at Kazuha, then @the-6th-harbringer, running dubiously functional thoughts through his head before nodding.

"..sure. I'll go get it."

It took a second before he actually started walking again– a bit stiff– but once he started he was out of the room shortly.

[ Scaramouche gives his brother a small wave as he goes, but now he feels something suddenly very off (not in the same sense as.. the other thing) and looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Why are you staring at me as if I’ve just shattered half of my face?

"You're being too quiet. Share your thoughts with the class."

He grimaces slightly.

"Also, I would look very different if you shattered half your face."

Glancing at @kaedehara-of-the-crux, Cyrille raises an eyebrow.

"Is your guys also this dense half the time?"

[ Kazuha blinks in some sort of surprise at being talked to, then chuckles and shrugs. ]

I.. wouldn’t say dense, that’s a bit.. mean..

[ He does look over to Scaramouche and slightly tilt his head, then looking to where @wandering-hat-guy quite literally wandered off to.

Hmmm. ]

Bowl of soup in hand, Wanderer entered the room again. Excusing Kazuha watching him as him simply following the only thing moving within the room.

"Here," Wanderer slowly offered the bowl, waiting until Kazuha grabbed ahold of it. "Don't force yourself to eat if you can't."

What, am I suddenly not allowed to be silent? And I know, it was an exaggeration.

Would, but now doesn’t seem like the time.

..do I get.. the option not to answer..?

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, having nodded to @wandering-hat-guy and Cyrille in thanks each time it seemed fit, having then carefully set the bowl in his lap with the blonde’s assistance. ]

I’d.. rather not talk bad.. about someone I care for, you know..?

Rather not waste the opportunity to get actual sleep. ]

Archons, the stalkers were right when they had been telling me how weirdly nice you are. Not necessarily a bad thing, mind you.

[ A very small glance to his brother. Just for a nonexistent heartbeat. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

"...Wanderer, just lie down already. The bed is big enough for two and I can only ignore you for so long before it's too much."

He gestures to the whole other half the bed @kaedehara-of-the-crux isn't using, then addresses the guy himself.

"This is what I mean, you know? And it's not mean if I'm just stating facts."

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, now having finished a little more than a quarter of the soup before looking to @wandering-hat-guy . ]

I can.. also scoot over.. if you want me to..?

". . . . ."

A long 'sigh' came as a response. He can barely think in full sentences right now, let alone have a pointless battle of stubbornness.

"Don't move. You'll hurt yourself."

[ Scaramouche seems a little relieved at this, then gives @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine a half hearted glare. ]

Ooookay then. Whatever.

[ He then looks to Kazuha for a moment with a slightly tilted head, then looks away, presumably going back to partially zoning out. ]

...well, Wanderer sitting is better than nothing. He turns his attention back to @kaedehara-of-the-crux.

"Don't force yourself to eat it all if you can't, but try to get down as much as you can. Blood loss is not a small problem. Though, nothing got infected, so you should be fine..."

He ignores Scara for now. If he's not gonna talk about what's bothering him, Cyrille will deal with him later.

I think I can.. get a bit more before.. it’s too much..

[ He looks over to @wandering-hat-guy and smiles at him, giving him a small wave. He’ll talk to him soon, as he had intended to do this whole time. ]

Thank you.. again..

Noticing the wave, he waves back. He doesn't smile. Simply closes his eyes for a moment while crossing his arms again.

(?)

Seeing that @the-6th-harbringer was lost in thought again, Wanderer pulled at his vision. Blowing a bit of a breeze into his brother's face.

"Hey. Go make some tea or something before you lose yourself."

[ Scaramouche momentarily frowns and scoots away towards @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine at the breeze, then processes what was said and rolls his eyes. ]

I’m fine, don’t worryyy. Do YOU want some tea though? You seem like you need some more than I do. And you too.

[ A look over to Cyrille. ]

"...I mean, I did put water on for tea earlier, though it might need to be reheated."

He raises an eyebrow at Scara, even as he keeps half his attention on @kaedehara-of-the-crux's eating.

"I don't like tea. I keep it around for you."

[ Kazuha has stopped eating entirely now, having finished a little more than half of the bowl before just absentmindedly- but very carefully- swirling it around.

He does look at @wandering-hat-guy for a while before smiling at him again, this one more joyed than the ones before.

He’s simply glad those bad dreams were just bad dreams.. ]

"Sure. Just do Something before you overthink yourself into oblivion."

He'd like to at least keep one of them capable of coherent thought. Then again it's @the-6th-harbringer, so he's hoping for very little right now.

Glancing to Kazuha, to see if– qhat.

(huh. wh?- That's not- What–??)

He looks away again before his thoughts stop working completely.

Whatever. How would I even do that anyways.

[ Another eyeroll, and a nod at @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Okayy then. I’ll be back. Don’t explode or get kidnapped by some alien jesus again or something, yeah?

[ And then he just goes to exit for now. ]

Now starting a mental timer in his head for if Scara is gone too long and needs to have someone investigate, Cyrille turns back to the other two, primarily @kaedehara-of-the-crux.

"Done with that? I can put it in the cooler for you to take another stab at when you wake up again."

Then a look at Wanderer.

"And I'm assuming you'll want to stay in here with him?"

[ Kazuha looks over to Cyrille and nods, going to nod and hold out the bowl to the other. ]

Thank you..! I’ll.. try not to waste it, I promise..

[ He then looks back over to @wandering-hat-guy and gives him that same smile again, seemingly just for no reason.

..for no reason, yeah. ]

Pointedly not looking at Kazuha so as to keep himself from shutting down; Wanderer gave a small nod in response to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine.

"I have no reason to leave. I doubt you'd let me, anyway."

"I mean, it's not like I'd be able to physically stop you, but I would prefer if you stayed, yeah."

He takes the bowl from @kaedehara-of-the-crux and places it on the side table for now, then helps him shift to lie down again.

[ He accepts the help of lying down, simply staring up at the ceiling for some time, then looking over to @wandering-hat-guy . ]

You don’t.. have to do that, you know..

Now that Kazuha was looking at him normally again, he could face him without risk of metaphorical combustion.

"Perhaps. But I choose to."

Then he glanced around @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine's room for a moment before eventually landing on him.

"Sorry for turning your place into a hospital."

First his brother and now this. What a hassle.

"Don't try arguing about it, Kazuha, the two of them are definitely the same in this aspect..."

Cyrille shrugs, sitting back now that @kaedehara-of-the-crux is comfortable.

[ Kazuha just chuckles and nods in regards to the first statement from the other, then nodding at @wandering-hat-guy as well. ]

..okay, then.. but please try to.. rest as well..!

"True, I suppose."

"I'll make sure to rest in the future."

Wanderer lightly rolled his shoulders to ease some tension out of them.

"Good. If you don't, I might really have to start looking for ways to make a sleep aid for you and Scara..."

He pulls a blanket up to @kaedehara-of-the-crux's shoulders, though making sure one arm is free so his pulse can be checked.

"And you, sleep now. Let us worry about everything else that needs it."

Okay.. thank you again, for your… hospitality..

[ A small yawn. ]

Wanderer hummed, moving to sit just a bit closer to Kazuha to keep a better watch on him. Nodding both in thanks and acknowledgment to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine.

"It's been a bit too long for tea brewing, no?"

"Scara!"

Cyrille is ready to go grab @the-6th-harbringer if necessary, but he'll give him the benefit of the doubt... but only once. So calls across the small apartment instead.

"If something is trying to kill you again you're supposed to tell me so I can come kick its ass!"

[ After a moments silence, he blinks out of whatever weird zoning out thing he was in and calls back. ]

My bad, my bad! Got distracted while I was waiting, I’m not dead.

The thought of providing Kazuha with some additional comfort crossed his mind, but was promptly put away. He seems to be at the edge of sleep. Touching him now would just wake him back up again.

"I would prefer knowing before you're actually dead anyway."

Cyrille watches Kazuha out of the corner of his eye as he turns his focus to @the-6th-harbringer returning to the room.

I think you would know if I was actively nearly-dying again, I’d make a bigger deal about it than the last two times.

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Wanderer nodded a thanks, looking away from @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine's rifle and its condition; holding the tea in his lap.

Lightly swirling the steaming liquid while keeping the other two in his peripheral vision. Choosing to simply listen for now.

Reaching Cyrille's bedroom window, @wandering-hat-guy tucked Kazuha closer to his chest, making sure not to accidentally bump the other against the frame as he climbed through.

[ Deciding that his conversation with @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine had finished(for now), he pauses and frowns just a little. ]

..I just realized it’s probably been significantly longer than those 5-10 minutes we agreed on. We should probably go make sure they didn’t explode out there, right?

Cyrille is already shifting to get up, face turned towards the bedroom.

"Oh, they're definitely here. I recognize the creak of that window opening."

In fact, he only shudders because of the sudden disappearance of the warmth he had been provided with before. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

At the shudder, Wanderer adjusted the scarf around Kazuha's neck to try and return some warmth to him.

He momentarily glances over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine , then briefly glances over Kazuha and-

..wait a moment. ]

"Oi, wake up properly. I need to ask a few things and I'd like you to not be asleep until I know you can safely wake up after. Hey."

[ As of now, nothing so far seems to be actually infected- the soaking mentioned earlier may have just been blood seeping through poorly wrapped bandages.

He does wince at all the treatment and touching being done, making some “annoyed” mrrrrrrm noise before closing his eyes and slightly turning his head away from everyone else. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

"Kazuha." The tone was softer while still demanding focus; hoping it would get the man to listen.

[ Scaramouche’s eye momentarily, just very lightly twitches before he goes to scoot a bit closer to his brother, suddenly feeling at immense unease.

Something’s off.

In a familiar sense, which made it worse. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

It doesn't look like anything will need an insane amount of stitches or anything, at least... But it's worrying that he can't make @kaedehara-of-the-crux wake up.

For now, he starts placing gauze over the worst injuries and wordlessly guiding Wanderer to press down on them while he uses medical tape to secure them in place.

"Come on... at least wake up enough to complain coherently."

[ Kazuha’s eyes open to their half-lidded stance, the noise from earlier repeating as he shifts his head away more. ]

..’m up.

[ Though, a nap does sound appealing.. though again, it wouldn’t be appreciated by @wandering-hat-guy or anyone else right now. He’ll just have to put it off once more. ]

Only once Cyrille was finished working on that injury did Wanderer move again, placing a cold hand on what he could reach of Kazuha's forehead.

"Focus. It told you not to sleep, remember?"

Looking to @the-6th-harbringer, he paused again, unsure what to make of his expression. With a slight narrow of his own eyes, Wanderer cocked his head in question.

Upon noticing he was being looked at (which didn’t take long), he blinks to Wanderer staring in return for a moment before shaking his head and waving his hand in dismissal, for now.

He’ll bring it up later- after he gets actual confirmation.

..though.. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

Finishing up with the first aid, Cyrille then securely tucks a blanket around Kazuha and checks his pulse to make sure it's still steady.

"Think you can eat something before you pass out?"

Oh, hey, this room has been super quiet. He had been expecting Scara to be trying to distract Wanderer.

So Cyrille glances up to narrow his eyes at him, clearly asking what the hell is up with you?

( @kaedehara-of-the-crux )

[ Kazuha blinks, then looks slightly up to the ceiling in thought. ]

…can try..? Might.. take me a while..

[ He then looks over @wandering-hat-guy , then over to Scaramouche, but that only lasts a moment before he just nods. ]

..okay. sorry..

He looked over at the sound of Kazuha's, meeting his gaze with a small hum. Removing his hand after he was sure Kazuha's head was cooled off enough.

"So long as you try, it should be alright."

There was a delay between Wanderer shifting his position and properly standing back up again. Pocketing his hat ribbons that had previously been used as a makeshift bandage for Kazuha's arm.

(@the-6th-harbringer)

[ Scaramouche looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine as well, brow slightly raising then furrowing- a quick shift from mild skepticism, of sorts, to some kind of detached worry.

Mm. ]

"Would you mind getting the soup from the kitchen, Wanderer? Scara and I are both down a hand, and it would be a waste if we spilled or dropped it. It's just on the stove."

He starts gently propping @kaedehara-of-the-crux up with pillows so he can eat properly.

Then he gives Scara another Look.

[ Kazuha slightly slumps at first upon being sat up, then makes sure to actually keep himself upright so he doesn’t just flop over and fade into atoms or something (exaggeration).

He then slightly rubs at his own arms, blinking sleepily to the rest of the group with a small smile. ]

..thank you.. for your help.. genuinely..

( @wandering-hat-guy )

(..?)

Wanderer glanced at Kazuha, then @the-6th-harbringer, running dubiously functional thoughts through his head before nodding.

"..sure. I'll go get it."

It took a second before he actually started walking again– a bit stiff– but once he started he was out of the room shortly.

[ Scaramouche gives his brother a small wave as he goes, but now he feels something suddenly very off (not in the same sense as.. the other thing) and looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Why are you staring at me as if I’ve just shattered half of my face?

"You're being too quiet. Share your thoughts with the class."

He grimaces slightly.

"Also, I would look very different if you shattered half your face."

Glancing at @kaedehara-of-the-crux, Cyrille raises an eyebrow.

"Is your guys also this dense half the time?"

[ Kazuha blinks in some sort of surprise at being talked to, then chuckles and shrugs. ]

I.. wouldn’t say dense, that’s a bit.. mean..

[ He does look over to Scaramouche and slightly tilt his head, then looking to where @wandering-hat-guy quite literally wandered off to.

Hmmm. ]

Bowl of soup in hand, Wanderer entered the room again. Excusing Kazuha watching him as him simply following the only thing moving within the room.

"Here," Wanderer slowly offered the bowl, waiting until Kazuha grabbed ahold of it. "Don't force yourself to eat if you can't."

What, am I suddenly not allowed to be silent? And I know, it was an exaggeration.

Would, but now doesn’t seem like the time.

..do I get.. the option not to answer..?

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, having nodded to @wandering-hat-guy and Cyrille in thanks each time it seemed fit, having then carefully set the bowl in his lap with the blonde’s assistance. ]

I’d.. rather not talk bad.. about someone I care for, you know..?

Rather not waste the opportunity to get actual sleep. ]

Archons, the stalkers were right when they had been telling me how weirdly nice you are. Not necessarily a bad thing, mind you.

[ A very small glance to his brother. Just for a nonexistent heartbeat. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

"...Wanderer, just lie down already. The bed is big enough for two and I can only ignore you for so long before it's too much."

He gestures to the whole other half the bed @kaedehara-of-the-crux isn't using, then addresses the guy himself.

"This is what I mean, you know? And it's not mean if I'm just stating facts."

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, now having finished a little more than a quarter of the soup before looking to @wandering-hat-guy . ]

I can.. also scoot over.. if you want me to..?

". . . . ."

A long 'sigh' came as a response. He can barely think in full sentences right now, let alone have a pointless battle of stubbornness.

"Don't move. You'll hurt yourself."

[ Scaramouche seems a little relieved at this, then gives @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine a half hearted glare. ]

Ooookay then. Whatever.

[ He then looks to Kazuha for a moment with a slightly tilted head, then looks away, presumably going back to partially zoning out. ]

...well, Wanderer sitting is better than nothing. He turns his attention back to @kaedehara-of-the-crux.

"Don't force yourself to eat it all if you can't, but try to get down as much as you can. Blood loss is not a small problem. Though, nothing got infected, so you should be fine..."

He ignores Scara for now. If he's not gonna talk about what's bothering him, Cyrille will deal with him later.

I think I can.. get a bit more before.. it’s too much..

[ He looks over to @wandering-hat-guy and smiles at him, giving him a small wave. He’ll talk to him soon, as he had intended to do this whole time. ]

Thank you.. again..

Noticing the wave, he waves back. He doesn't smile. Simply closes his eyes for a moment while crossing his arms again.

(?)

Seeing that @the-6th-harbringer was lost in thought again, Wanderer pulled at his vision. Blowing a bit of a breeze into his brother's face.

"Hey. Go make some tea or something before you lose yourself."

[ Scaramouche momentarily frowns and scoots away towards @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine at the breeze, then processes what was said and rolls his eyes. ]

I’m fine, don’t worryyy. Do YOU want some tea though? You seem like you need some more than I do. And you too.

[ A look over to Cyrille. ]

"...I mean, I did put water on for tea earlier, though it might need to be reheated."

He raises an eyebrow at Scara, even as he keeps half his attention on @kaedehara-of-the-crux's eating.

"I don't like tea. I keep it around for you."

[ Kazuha has stopped eating entirely now, having finished a little more than half of the bowl before just absentmindedly- but very carefully- swirling it around.

He does look at @wandering-hat-guy for a while before smiling at him again, this one more joyed than the ones before.

He’s simply glad those bad dreams were just bad dreams.. ]

"Sure. Just do Something before you overthink yourself into oblivion."

He'd like to at least keep one of them capable of coherent thought. Then again it's @the-6th-harbringer, so he's hoping for very little right now.

Glancing to Kazuha, to see if– qhat.

(huh. wh?- That's not- What–??)

He looks away again before his thoughts stop working completely.

Whatever. How would I even do that anyways.

[ Another eyeroll, and a nod at @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Okayy then. I’ll be back. Don’t explode or get kidnapped by some alien jesus again or something, yeah?

[ And then he just goes to exit for now. ]

Now starting a mental timer in his head for if Scara is gone too long and needs to have someone investigate, Cyrille turns back to the other two, primarily @kaedehara-of-the-crux.

"Done with that? I can put it in the cooler for you to take another stab at when you wake up again."

Then a look at Wanderer.

"And I'm assuming you'll want to stay in here with him?"

[ Kazuha looks over to Cyrille and nods, going to nod and hold out the bowl to the other. ]

Thank you..! I’ll.. try not to waste it, I promise..

[ He then looks back over to @wandering-hat-guy and gives him that same smile again, seemingly just for no reason.

..for no reason, yeah. ]

Pointedly not looking at Kazuha so as to keep himself from shutting down; Wanderer gave a small nod in response to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine.

"I have no reason to leave. I doubt you'd let me, anyway."

"I mean, it's not like I'd be able to physically stop you, but I would prefer if you stayed, yeah."

He takes the bowl from @kaedehara-of-the-crux and places it on the side table for now, then helps him shift to lie down again.

[ He accepts the help of lying down, simply staring up at the ceiling for some time, then looking over to @wandering-hat-guy . ]

You don’t.. have to do that, you know..

Now that Kazuha was looking at him normally again, he could face him without risk of metaphorical combustion.

"Perhaps. But I choose to."

Then he glanced around @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine's room for a moment before eventually landing on him.

"Sorry for turning your place into a hospital."

First his brother and now this. What a hassle.

"Don't try arguing about it, Kazuha, the two of them are definitely the same in this aspect..."

Cyrille shrugs, sitting back now that @kaedehara-of-the-crux is comfortable.

[ Kazuha just chuckles and nods in regards to the first statement from the other, then nodding at @wandering-hat-guy as well. ]

..okay, then.. but please try to.. rest as well..!

"True, I suppose."

"I'll make sure to rest in the future."

Wanderer lightly rolled his shoulders to ease some tension out of them.

"Good. If you don't, I might really have to start looking for ways to make a sleep aid for you and Scara..."

He pulls a blanket up to @kaedehara-of-the-crux's shoulders, though making sure one arm is free so his pulse can be checked.

"And you, sleep now. Let us worry about everything else that needs it."

Okay.. thank you again, for your… hospitality..

[ A small yawn. ]

Wanderer hummed, moving to sit just a bit closer to Kazuha to keep a better watch on him. Nodding both in thanks and acknowledgment to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine.

"It's been a bit too long for tea brewing, no?"

"Scara!"

Cyrille is ready to go grab @the-6th-harbringer if necessary, but he'll give him the benefit of the doubt... but only once. So calls across the small apartment instead.

"If something is trying to kill you again you're supposed to tell me so I can come kick its ass!"

[ After a moments silence, he blinks out of whatever weird zoning out thing he was in and calls back. ]

My bad, my bad! Got distracted while I was waiting, I’m not dead.

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The thought of providing Kazuha with some additional comfort crossed his mind, but was promptly put away. He seems to be at the edge of sleep. Touching him now would just wake him back up again.

Reaching Cyrille's bedroom window, @wandering-hat-guy tucked Kazuha closer to his chest, making sure not to accidentally bump the other against the frame as he climbed through.

[ Deciding that his conversation with @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine had finished(for now), he pauses and frowns just a little. ]

..I just realized it’s probably been significantly longer than those 5-10 minutes we agreed on. We should probably go make sure they didn’t explode out there, right?

Cyrille is already shifting to get up, face turned towards the bedroom.

"Oh, they're definitely here. I recognize the creak of that window opening."

In fact, he only shudders because of the sudden disappearance of the warmth he had been provided with before. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

At the shudder, Wanderer adjusted the scarf around Kazuha's neck to try and return some warmth to him.

He momentarily glances over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine , then briefly glances over Kazuha and-

..wait a moment. ]

"Oi, wake up properly. I need to ask a few things and I'd like you to not be asleep until I know you can safely wake up after. Hey."

[ As of now, nothing so far seems to be actually infected- the soaking mentioned earlier may have just been blood seeping through poorly wrapped bandages.

He does wince at all the treatment and touching being done, making some “annoyed” mrrrrrrm noise before closing his eyes and slightly turning his head away from everyone else. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

"Kazuha." The tone was softer while still demanding focus; hoping it would get the man to listen.

[ Scaramouche’s eye momentarily, just very lightly twitches before he goes to scoot a bit closer to his brother, suddenly feeling at immense unease.

Something’s off.

In a familiar sense, which made it worse. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

It doesn't look like anything will need an insane amount of stitches or anything, at least... But it's worrying that he can't make @kaedehara-of-the-crux wake up.

For now, he starts placing gauze over the worst injuries and wordlessly guiding Wanderer to press down on them while he uses medical tape to secure them in place.

"Come on... at least wake up enough to complain coherently."

[ Kazuha’s eyes open to their half-lidded stance, the noise from earlier repeating as he shifts his head away more. ]

..’m up.

[ Though, a nap does sound appealing.. though again, it wouldn’t be appreciated by @wandering-hat-guy or anyone else right now. He’ll just have to put it off once more. ]

Only once Cyrille was finished working on that injury did Wanderer move again, placing a cold hand on what he could reach of Kazuha's forehead.

"Focus. It told you not to sleep, remember?"

Looking to @the-6th-harbringer, he paused again, unsure what to make of his expression. With a slight narrow of his own eyes, Wanderer cocked his head in question.

Upon noticing he was being looked at (which didn’t take long), he blinks to Wanderer staring in return for a moment before shaking his head and waving his hand in dismissal, for now.

He’ll bring it up later- after he gets actual confirmation.

..though.. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

Finishing up with the first aid, Cyrille then securely tucks a blanket around Kazuha and checks his pulse to make sure it's still steady.

"Think you can eat something before you pass out?"

Oh, hey, this room has been super quiet. He had been expecting Scara to be trying to distract Wanderer.

So Cyrille glances up to narrow his eyes at him, clearly asking what the hell is up with you?

( @kaedehara-of-the-crux )

[ Kazuha blinks, then looks slightly up to the ceiling in thought. ]

…can try..? Might.. take me a while..

[ He then looks over @wandering-hat-guy , then over to Scaramouche, but that only lasts a moment before he just nods. ]

..okay. sorry..

He looked over at the sound of Kazuha's, meeting his gaze with a small hum. Removing his hand after he was sure Kazuha's head was cooled off enough.

"So long as you try, it should be alright."

There was a delay between Wanderer shifting his position and properly standing back up again. Pocketing his hat ribbons that had previously been used as a makeshift bandage for Kazuha's arm.

(@the-6th-harbringer)

[ Scaramouche looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine as well, brow slightly raising then furrowing- a quick shift from mild skepticism, of sorts, to some kind of detached worry.

Mm. ]

"Would you mind getting the soup from the kitchen, Wanderer? Scara and I are both down a hand, and it would be a waste if we spilled or dropped it. It's just on the stove."

He starts gently propping @kaedehara-of-the-crux up with pillows so he can eat properly.

Then he gives Scara another Look.

[ Kazuha slightly slumps at first upon being sat up, then makes sure to actually keep himself upright so he doesn’t just flop over and fade into atoms or something (exaggeration).

He then slightly rubs at his own arms, blinking sleepily to the rest of the group with a small smile. ]

..thank you.. for your help.. genuinely..

( @wandering-hat-guy )

(..?)

Wanderer glanced at Kazuha, then @the-6th-harbringer, running dubiously functional thoughts through his head before nodding.

"..sure. I'll go get it."

It took a second before he actually started walking again– a bit stiff– but once he started he was out of the room shortly.

[ Scaramouche gives his brother a small wave as he goes, but now he feels something suddenly very off (not in the same sense as.. the other thing) and looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Why are you staring at me as if I’ve just shattered half of my face?

"You're being too quiet. Share your thoughts with the class."

He grimaces slightly.

"Also, I would look very different if you shattered half your face."

Glancing at @kaedehara-of-the-crux, Cyrille raises an eyebrow.

"Is your guys also this dense half the time?"

[ Kazuha blinks in some sort of surprise at being talked to, then chuckles and shrugs. ]

I.. wouldn’t say dense, that’s a bit.. mean..

[ He does look over to Scaramouche and slightly tilt his head, then looking to where @wandering-hat-guy quite literally wandered off to.

Hmmm. ]

Bowl of soup in hand, Wanderer entered the room again. Excusing Kazuha watching him as him simply following the only thing moving within the room.

"Here," Wanderer slowly offered the bowl, waiting until Kazuha grabbed ahold of it. "Don't force yourself to eat if you can't."

What, am I suddenly not allowed to be silent? And I know, it was an exaggeration.

Would, but now doesn’t seem like the time.

..do I get.. the option not to answer..?

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, having nodded to @wandering-hat-guy and Cyrille in thanks each time it seemed fit, having then carefully set the bowl in his lap with the blonde’s assistance. ]

I’d.. rather not talk bad.. about someone I care for, you know..?

Rather not waste the opportunity to get actual sleep. ]

Archons, the stalkers were right when they had been telling me how weirdly nice you are. Not necessarily a bad thing, mind you.

[ A very small glance to his brother. Just for a nonexistent heartbeat. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

"...Wanderer, just lie down already. The bed is big enough for two and I can only ignore you for so long before it's too much."

He gestures to the whole other half the bed @kaedehara-of-the-crux isn't using, then addresses the guy himself.

"This is what I mean, you know? And it's not mean if I'm just stating facts."

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, now having finished a little more than a quarter of the soup before looking to @wandering-hat-guy . ]

I can.. also scoot over.. if you want me to..?

". . . . ."

A long 'sigh' came as a response. He can barely think in full sentences right now, let alone have a pointless battle of stubbornness.

"Don't move. You'll hurt yourself."

[ Scaramouche seems a little relieved at this, then gives @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine a half hearted glare. ]

Ooookay then. Whatever.

[ He then looks to Kazuha for a moment with a slightly tilted head, then looks away, presumably going back to partially zoning out. ]

...well, Wanderer sitting is better than nothing. He turns his attention back to @kaedehara-of-the-crux.

"Don't force yourself to eat it all if you can't, but try to get down as much as you can. Blood loss is not a small problem. Though, nothing got infected, so you should be fine..."

He ignores Scara for now. If he's not gonna talk about what's bothering him, Cyrille will deal with him later.

I think I can.. get a bit more before.. it’s too much..

[ He looks over to @wandering-hat-guy and smiles at him, giving him a small wave. He’ll talk to him soon, as he had intended to do this whole time. ]

Thank you.. again..

Noticing the wave, he waves back. He doesn't smile. Simply closes his eyes for a moment while crossing his arms again.

(?)

Seeing that @the-6th-harbringer was lost in thought again, Wanderer pulled at his vision. Blowing a bit of a breeze into his brother's face.

"Hey. Go make some tea or something before you lose yourself."

[ Scaramouche momentarily frowns and scoots away towards @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine at the breeze, then processes what was said and rolls his eyes. ]

I’m fine, don’t worryyy. Do YOU want some tea though? You seem like you need some more than I do. And you too.

[ A look over to Cyrille. ]

"...I mean, I did put water on for tea earlier, though it might need to be reheated."

He raises an eyebrow at Scara, even as he keeps half his attention on @kaedehara-of-the-crux's eating.

"I don't like tea. I keep it around for you."

[ Kazuha has stopped eating entirely now, having finished a little more than half of the bowl before just absentmindedly- but very carefully- swirling it around.

He does look at @wandering-hat-guy for a while before smiling at him again, this one more joyed than the ones before.

He’s simply glad those bad dreams were just bad dreams.. ]

"Sure. Just do Something before you overthink yourself into oblivion."

He'd like to at least keep one of them capable of coherent thought. Then again it's @the-6th-harbringer, so he's hoping for very little right now.

Glancing to Kazuha, to see if– qhat.

(huh. wh?- That's not- What–??)

He looks away again before his thoughts stop working completely.

Whatever. How would I even do that anyways.

[ Another eyeroll, and a nod at @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Okayy then. I’ll be back. Don’t explode or get kidnapped by some alien jesus again or something, yeah?

[ And then he just goes to exit for now. ]

Now starting a mental timer in his head for if Scara is gone too long and needs to have someone investigate, Cyrille turns back to the other two, primarily @kaedehara-of-the-crux.

"Done with that? I can put it in the cooler for you to take another stab at when you wake up again."

Then a look at Wanderer.

"And I'm assuming you'll want to stay in here with him?"

[ Kazuha looks over to Cyrille and nods, going to nod and hold out the bowl to the other. ]

Thank you..! I’ll.. try not to waste it, I promise..

[ He then looks back over to @wandering-hat-guy and gives him that same smile again, seemingly just for no reason.

..for no reason, yeah. ]

Pointedly not looking at Kazuha so as to keep himself from shutting down; Wanderer gave a small nod in response to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine.

"I have no reason to leave. I doubt you'd let me, anyway."

"I mean, it's not like I'd be able to physically stop you, but I would prefer if you stayed, yeah."

He takes the bowl from @kaedehara-of-the-crux and places it on the side table for now, then helps him shift to lie down again.

[ He accepts the help of lying down, simply staring up at the ceiling for some time, then looking over to @wandering-hat-guy . ]

You don’t.. have to do that, you know..

Now that Kazuha was looking at him normally again, he could face him without risk of metaphorical combustion.

"Perhaps. But I choose to."

Then he glanced around @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine's room for a moment before eventually landing on him.

"Sorry for turning your place into a hospital."

First his brother and now this. What a hassle.

"Don't try arguing about it, Kazuha, the two of them are definitely the same in this aspect..."

Cyrille shrugs, sitting back now that @kaedehara-of-the-crux is comfortable.

[ Kazuha just chuckles and nods in regards to the first statement from the other, then nodding at @wandering-hat-guy as well. ]

..okay, then.. but please try to.. rest as well..!

"True, I suppose."

"I'll make sure to rest in the future."

Wanderer lightly rolled his shoulders to ease some tension out of them.

"Good. If you don't, I might really have to start looking for ways to make a sleep aid for you and Scara..."

He pulls a blanket up to @kaedehara-of-the-crux's shoulders, though making sure one arm is free so his pulse can be checked.

"And you, sleep now. Let us worry about everything else that needs it."

Okay.. thank you again, for your… hospitality..

[ A small yawn. ]

#genshin ask blog #i didn't know what to write #a #free bird #broken cage #cyrille #worm off the string

Wanderer hummed, moving to sit just a bit closer to Kazuha to keep a better watch on him. Nodding both in thanks and acknowledgment to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine.

"It's been a bit too long for tea brewing, no?"

Reaching Cyrille's bedroom window, @wandering-hat-guy tucked Kazuha closer to his chest, making sure not to accidentally bump the other against the frame as he climbed through.

[ Deciding that his conversation with @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine had finished(for now), he pauses and frowns just a little. ]

..I just realized it’s probably been significantly longer than those 5-10 minutes we agreed on. We should probably go make sure they didn’t explode out there, right?

Cyrille is already shifting to get up, face turned towards the bedroom.

"Oh, they're definitely here. I recognize the creak of that window opening."

In fact, he only shudders because of the sudden disappearance of the warmth he had been provided with before. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

At the shudder, Wanderer adjusted the scarf around Kazuha's neck to try and return some warmth to him.

He momentarily glances over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine , then briefly glances over Kazuha and-

..wait a moment. ]

"Oi, wake up properly. I need to ask a few things and I'd like you to not be asleep until I know you can safely wake up after. Hey."

[ As of now, nothing so far seems to be actually infected- the soaking mentioned earlier may have just been blood seeping through poorly wrapped bandages.

He does wince at all the treatment and touching being done, making some “annoyed” mrrrrrrm noise before closing his eyes and slightly turning his head away from everyone else. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

"Kazuha." The tone was softer while still demanding focus; hoping it would get the man to listen.

[ Scaramouche’s eye momentarily, just very lightly twitches before he goes to scoot a bit closer to his brother, suddenly feeling at immense unease.

Something’s off.

In a familiar sense, which made it worse. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

It doesn't look like anything will need an insane amount of stitches or anything, at least... But it's worrying that he can't make @kaedehara-of-the-crux wake up.

For now, he starts placing gauze over the worst injuries and wordlessly guiding Wanderer to press down on them while he uses medical tape to secure them in place.

"Come on... at least wake up enough to complain coherently."

[ Kazuha’s eyes open to their half-lidded stance, the noise from earlier repeating as he shifts his head away more. ]

..’m up.

[ Though, a nap does sound appealing.. though again, it wouldn’t be appreciated by @wandering-hat-guy or anyone else right now. He’ll just have to put it off once more. ]

Only once Cyrille was finished working on that injury did Wanderer move again, placing a cold hand on what he could reach of Kazuha's forehead.

"Focus. It told you not to sleep, remember?"

Looking to @the-6th-harbringer, he paused again, unsure what to make of his expression. With a slight narrow of his own eyes, Wanderer cocked his head in question.

Upon noticing he was being looked at (which didn’t take long), he blinks to Wanderer staring in return for a moment before shaking his head and waving his hand in dismissal, for now.

He’ll bring it up later- after he gets actual confirmation.

..though.. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

Finishing up with the first aid, Cyrille then securely tucks a blanket around Kazuha and checks his pulse to make sure it's still steady.

"Think you can eat something before you pass out?"

Oh, hey, this room has been super quiet. He had been expecting Scara to be trying to distract Wanderer.

So Cyrille glances up to narrow his eyes at him, clearly asking what the hell is up with you?

( @kaedehara-of-the-crux )

[ Kazuha blinks, then looks slightly up to the ceiling in thought. ]

…can try..? Might.. take me a while..

[ He then looks over @wandering-hat-guy , then over to Scaramouche, but that only lasts a moment before he just nods. ]

..okay. sorry..

He looked over at the sound of Kazuha's, meeting his gaze with a small hum. Removing his hand after he was sure Kazuha's head was cooled off enough.

"So long as you try, it should be alright."

There was a delay between Wanderer shifting his position and properly standing back up again. Pocketing his hat ribbons that had previously been used as a makeshift bandage for Kazuha's arm.

(@the-6th-harbringer)

[ Scaramouche looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine as well, brow slightly raising then furrowing- a quick shift from mild skepticism, of sorts, to some kind of detached worry.

Mm. ]

"Would you mind getting the soup from the kitchen, Wanderer? Scara and I are both down a hand, and it would be a waste if we spilled or dropped it. It's just on the stove."

He starts gently propping @kaedehara-of-the-crux up with pillows so he can eat properly.

Then he gives Scara another Look.

[ Kazuha slightly slumps at first upon being sat up, then makes sure to actually keep himself upright so he doesn’t just flop over and fade into atoms or something (exaggeration).

He then slightly rubs at his own arms, blinking sleepily to the rest of the group with a small smile. ]

..thank you.. for your help.. genuinely..

( @wandering-hat-guy )

(..?)

Wanderer glanced at Kazuha, then @the-6th-harbringer, running dubiously functional thoughts through his head before nodding.

"..sure. I'll go get it."

It took a second before he actually started walking again– a bit stiff– but once he started he was out of the room shortly.

[ Scaramouche gives his brother a small wave as he goes, but now he feels something suddenly very off (not in the same sense as.. the other thing) and looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Why are you staring at me as if I’ve just shattered half of my face?

"You're being too quiet. Share your thoughts with the class."

He grimaces slightly.

"Also, I would look very different if you shattered half your face."

Glancing at @kaedehara-of-the-crux, Cyrille raises an eyebrow.

"Is your guys also this dense half the time?"

[ Kazuha blinks in some sort of surprise at being talked to, then chuckles and shrugs. ]

I.. wouldn’t say dense, that’s a bit.. mean..

[ He does look over to Scaramouche and slightly tilt his head, then looking to where @wandering-hat-guy quite literally wandered off to.

Hmmm. ]

Bowl of soup in hand, Wanderer entered the room again. Excusing Kazuha watching him as him simply following the only thing moving within the room.

"Here," Wanderer slowly offered the bowl, waiting until Kazuha grabbed ahold of it. "Don't force yourself to eat if you can't."

What, am I suddenly not allowed to be silent? And I know, it was an exaggeration.

Would, but now doesn’t seem like the time.

..do I get.. the option not to answer..?

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, having nodded to @wandering-hat-guy and Cyrille in thanks each time it seemed fit, having then carefully set the bowl in his lap with the blonde’s assistance. ]

I’d.. rather not talk bad.. about someone I care for, you know..?

Rather not waste the opportunity to get actual sleep. ]

Archons, the stalkers were right when they had been telling me how weirdly nice you are. Not necessarily a bad thing, mind you.

[ A very small glance to his brother. Just for a nonexistent heartbeat. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

"...Wanderer, just lie down already. The bed is big enough for two and I can only ignore you for so long before it's too much."

He gestures to the whole other half the bed @kaedehara-of-the-crux isn't using, then addresses the guy himself.

"This is what I mean, you know? And it's not mean if I'm just stating facts."

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, now having finished a little more than a quarter of the soup before looking to @wandering-hat-guy . ]

I can.. also scoot over.. if you want me to..?

". . . . ."

A long 'sigh' came as a response. He can barely think in full sentences right now, let alone have a pointless battle of stubbornness.

"Don't move. You'll hurt yourself."

[ Scaramouche seems a little relieved at this, then gives @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine a half hearted glare. ]

Ooookay then. Whatever.

[ He then looks to Kazuha for a moment with a slightly tilted head, then looks away, presumably going back to partially zoning out. ]

...well, Wanderer sitting is better than nothing. He turns his attention back to @kaedehara-of-the-crux.

"Don't force yourself to eat it all if you can't, but try to get down as much as you can. Blood loss is not a small problem. Though, nothing got infected, so you should be fine..."

He ignores Scara for now. If he's not gonna talk about what's bothering him, Cyrille will deal with him later.

I think I can.. get a bit more before.. it’s too much..

[ He looks over to @wandering-hat-guy and smiles at him, giving him a small wave. He’ll talk to him soon, as he had intended to do this whole time. ]

Thank you.. again..

Noticing the wave, he waves back. He doesn't smile. Simply closes his eyes for a moment while crossing his arms again.

(?)

Seeing that @the-6th-harbringer was lost in thought again, Wanderer pulled at his vision. Blowing a bit of a breeze into his brother's face.

"Hey. Go make some tea or something before you lose yourself."

[ Scaramouche momentarily frowns and scoots away towards @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine at the breeze, then processes what was said and rolls his eyes. ]

I’m fine, don’t worryyy. Do YOU want some tea though? You seem like you need some more than I do. And you too.

[ A look over to Cyrille. ]

"...I mean, I did put water on for tea earlier, though it might need to be reheated."

He raises an eyebrow at Scara, even as he keeps half his attention on @kaedehara-of-the-crux's eating.

"I don't like tea. I keep it around for you."

[ Kazuha has stopped eating entirely now, having finished a little more than half of the bowl before just absentmindedly- but very carefully- swirling it around.

He does look at @wandering-hat-guy for a while before smiling at him again, this one more joyed than the ones before.

He’s simply glad those bad dreams were just bad dreams.. ]

"Sure. Just do Something before you overthink yourself into oblivion."

He'd like to at least keep one of them capable of coherent thought. Then again it's @the-6th-harbringer, so he's hoping for very little right now.

Glancing to Kazuha, to see if– qhat.

(huh. wh?- That's not- What–??)

He looks away again before his thoughts stop working completely.

Whatever. How would I even do that anyways.

[ Another eyeroll, and a nod at @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Okayy then. I’ll be back. Don’t explode or get kidnapped by some alien jesus again or something, yeah?

[ And then he just goes to exit for now. ]

Now starting a mental timer in his head for if Scara is gone too long and needs to have someone investigate, Cyrille turns back to the other two, primarily @kaedehara-of-the-crux.

"Done with that? I can put it in the cooler for you to take another stab at when you wake up again."

Then a look at Wanderer.

"And I'm assuming you'll want to stay in here with him?"

[ Kazuha looks over to Cyrille and nods, going to nod and hold out the bowl to the other. ]

Thank you..! I’ll.. try not to waste it, I promise..

[ He then looks back over to @wandering-hat-guy and gives him that same smile again, seemingly just for no reason.

..for no reason, yeah. ]

Pointedly not looking at Kazuha so as to keep himself from shutting down; Wanderer gave a small nod in response to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine.

"I have no reason to leave. I doubt you'd let me, anyway."

"I mean, it's not like I'd be able to physically stop you, but I would prefer if you stayed, yeah."

He takes the bowl from @kaedehara-of-the-crux and places it on the side table for now, then helps him shift to lie down again.

[ He accepts the help of lying down, simply staring up at the ceiling for some time, then looking over to @wandering-hat-guy . ]

You don’t.. have to do that, you know..

Now that Kazuha was looking at him normally again, he could face him without risk of metaphorical combustion.

"Perhaps. But I choose to."

Then he glanced around @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine's room for a moment before eventually landing on him.

"Sorry for turning your place into a hospital."

First his brother and now this. What a hassle.

"Don't try arguing about it, Kazuha, the two of them are definitely the same in this aspect..."

Cyrille shrugs, sitting back now that @kaedehara-of-the-crux is comfortable.

[ Kazuha just chuckles and nods in regards to the first statement from the other, then nodding at @wandering-hat-guy as well. ]

..okay, then.. but please try to.. rest as well..!

#hat #free bird #broken cage #cyrille

"True, I suppose."

"I'll make sure to rest in the future."

Wanderer lightly rolled his shoulders to ease some tension out of them.

Reaching Cyrille's bedroom window, @wandering-hat-guy tucked Kazuha closer to his chest, making sure not to accidentally bump the other against the frame as he climbed through.

[ Deciding that his conversation with @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine had finished(for now), he pauses and frowns just a little. ]

..I just realized it’s probably been significantly longer than those 5-10 minutes we agreed on. We should probably go make sure they didn’t explode out there, right?

Cyrille is already shifting to get up, face turned towards the bedroom.

"Oh, they're definitely here. I recognize the creak of that window opening."

In fact, he only shudders because of the sudden disappearance of the warmth he had been provided with before. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

At the shudder, Wanderer adjusted the scarf around Kazuha's neck to try and return some warmth to him.

He momentarily glances over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine , then briefly glances over Kazuha and-

..wait a moment. ]

"Oi, wake up properly. I need to ask a few things and I'd like you to not be asleep until I know you can safely wake up after. Hey."

[ As of now, nothing so far seems to be actually infected- the soaking mentioned earlier may have just been blood seeping through poorly wrapped bandages.

He does wince at all the treatment and touching being done, making some “annoyed” mrrrrrrm noise before closing his eyes and slightly turning his head away from everyone else. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

"Kazuha." The tone was softer while still demanding focus; hoping it would get the man to listen.

[ Scaramouche’s eye momentarily, just very lightly twitches before he goes to scoot a bit closer to his brother, suddenly feeling at immense unease.

Something’s off.

In a familiar sense, which made it worse. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

It doesn't look like anything will need an insane amount of stitches or anything, at least... But it's worrying that he can't make @kaedehara-of-the-crux wake up.

For now, he starts placing gauze over the worst injuries and wordlessly guiding Wanderer to press down on them while he uses medical tape to secure them in place.

"Come on... at least wake up enough to complain coherently."

[ Kazuha’s eyes open to their half-lidded stance, the noise from earlier repeating as he shifts his head away more. ]

..’m up.

[ Though, a nap does sound appealing.. though again, it wouldn’t be appreciated by @wandering-hat-guy or anyone else right now. He’ll just have to put it off once more. ]

Only once Cyrille was finished working on that injury did Wanderer move again, placing a cold hand on what he could reach of Kazuha's forehead.

"Focus. It told you not to sleep, remember?"

Looking to @the-6th-harbringer, he paused again, unsure what to make of his expression. With a slight narrow of his own eyes, Wanderer cocked his head in question.

Upon noticing he was being looked at (which didn’t take long), he blinks to Wanderer staring in return for a moment before shaking his head and waving his hand in dismissal, for now.

He’ll bring it up later- after he gets actual confirmation.

..though.. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

Finishing up with the first aid, Cyrille then securely tucks a blanket around Kazuha and checks his pulse to make sure it's still steady.

"Think you can eat something before you pass out?"

Oh, hey, this room has been super quiet. He had been expecting Scara to be trying to distract Wanderer.

So Cyrille glances up to narrow his eyes at him, clearly asking what the hell is up with you?

( @kaedehara-of-the-crux )

[ Kazuha blinks, then looks slightly up to the ceiling in thought. ]

…can try..? Might.. take me a while..

[ He then looks over @wandering-hat-guy , then over to Scaramouche, but that only lasts a moment before he just nods. ]

..okay. sorry..

He looked over at the sound of Kazuha's, meeting his gaze with a small hum. Removing his hand after he was sure Kazuha's head was cooled off enough.

"So long as you try, it should be alright."

There was a delay between Wanderer shifting his position and properly standing back up again. Pocketing his hat ribbons that had previously been used as a makeshift bandage for Kazuha's arm.

(@the-6th-harbringer)

[ Scaramouche looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine as well, brow slightly raising then furrowing- a quick shift from mild skepticism, of sorts, to some kind of detached worry.

Mm. ]

"Would you mind getting the soup from the kitchen, Wanderer? Scara and I are both down a hand, and it would be a waste if we spilled or dropped it. It's just on the stove."

He starts gently propping @kaedehara-of-the-crux up with pillows so he can eat properly.

Then he gives Scara another Look.

[ Kazuha slightly slumps at first upon being sat up, then makes sure to actually keep himself upright so he doesn’t just flop over and fade into atoms or something (exaggeration).

He then slightly rubs at his own arms, blinking sleepily to the rest of the group with a small smile. ]

..thank you.. for your help.. genuinely..

( @wandering-hat-guy )

(..?)

Wanderer glanced at Kazuha, then @the-6th-harbringer, running dubiously functional thoughts through his head before nodding.

"..sure. I'll go get it."

It took a second before he actually started walking again– a bit stiff– but once he started he was out of the room shortly.

[ Scaramouche gives his brother a small wave as he goes, but now he feels something suddenly very off (not in the same sense as.. the other thing) and looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Why are you staring at me as if I’ve just shattered half of my face?

"You're being too quiet. Share your thoughts with the class."

He grimaces slightly.

"Also, I would look very different if you shattered half your face."

Glancing at @kaedehara-of-the-crux, Cyrille raises an eyebrow.

"Is your guys also this dense half the time?"

[ Kazuha blinks in some sort of surprise at being talked to, then chuckles and shrugs. ]

I.. wouldn’t say dense, that’s a bit.. mean..

[ He does look over to Scaramouche and slightly tilt his head, then looking to where @wandering-hat-guy quite literally wandered off to.

Hmmm. ]

Bowl of soup in hand, Wanderer entered the room again. Excusing Kazuha watching him as him simply following the only thing moving within the room.

"Here," Wanderer slowly offered the bowl, waiting until Kazuha grabbed ahold of it. "Don't force yourself to eat if you can't."

What, am I suddenly not allowed to be silent? And I know, it was an exaggeration.

Would, but now doesn’t seem like the time.

..do I get.. the option not to answer..?

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, having nodded to @wandering-hat-guy and Cyrille in thanks each time it seemed fit, having then carefully set the bowl in his lap with the blonde’s assistance. ]

I’d.. rather not talk bad.. about someone I care for, you know..?

Rather not waste the opportunity to get actual sleep. ]

Archons, the stalkers were right when they had been telling me how weirdly nice you are. Not necessarily a bad thing, mind you.

[ A very small glance to his brother. Just for a nonexistent heartbeat. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

"...Wanderer, just lie down already. The bed is big enough for two and I can only ignore you for so long before it's too much."

He gestures to the whole other half the bed @kaedehara-of-the-crux isn't using, then addresses the guy himself.

"This is what I mean, you know? And it's not mean if I'm just stating facts."

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, now having finished a little more than a quarter of the soup before looking to @wandering-hat-guy . ]

I can.. also scoot over.. if you want me to..?

". . . . ."

A long 'sigh' came as a response. He can barely think in full sentences right now, let alone have a pointless battle of stubbornness.

"Don't move. You'll hurt yourself."

[ Scaramouche seems a little relieved at this, then gives @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine a half hearted glare. ]

Ooookay then. Whatever.

[ He then looks to Kazuha for a moment with a slightly tilted head, then looks away, presumably going back to partially zoning out. ]

...well, Wanderer sitting is better than nothing. He turns his attention back to @kaedehara-of-the-crux.

"Don't force yourself to eat it all if you can't, but try to get down as much as you can. Blood loss is not a small problem. Though, nothing got infected, so you should be fine..."

He ignores Scara for now. If he's not gonna talk about what's bothering him, Cyrille will deal with him later.

I think I can.. get a bit more before.. it’s too much..

[ He looks over to @wandering-hat-guy and smiles at him, giving him a small wave. He’ll talk to him soon, as he had intended to do this whole time. ]

Thank you.. again..

Noticing the wave, he waves back. He doesn't smile. Simply closes his eyes for a moment while crossing his arms again.

(?)

Seeing that @the-6th-harbringer was lost in thought again, Wanderer pulled at his vision. Blowing a bit of a breeze into his brother's face.

"Hey. Go make some tea or something before you lose yourself."

[ Scaramouche momentarily frowns and scoots away towards @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine at the breeze, then processes what was said and rolls his eyes. ]

I’m fine, don’t worryyy. Do YOU want some tea though? You seem like you need some more than I do. And you too.

[ A look over to Cyrille. ]

"...I mean, I did put water on for tea earlier, though it might need to be reheated."

He raises an eyebrow at Scara, even as he keeps half his attention on @kaedehara-of-the-crux's eating.

"I don't like tea. I keep it around for you."

[ Kazuha has stopped eating entirely now, having finished a little more than half of the bowl before just absentmindedly- but very carefully- swirling it around.

He does look at @wandering-hat-guy for a while before smiling at him again, this one more joyed than the ones before.

He’s simply glad those bad dreams were just bad dreams.. ]

"Sure. Just do Something before you overthink yourself into oblivion."

He'd like to at least keep one of them capable of coherent thought. Then again it's @the-6th-harbringer, so he's hoping for very little right now.

Glancing to Kazuha, to see if– qhat.

(huh. wh?- That's not- What–??)

He looks away again before his thoughts stop working completely.

Whatever. How would I even do that anyways.

[ Another eyeroll, and a nod at @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Okayy then. I’ll be back. Don’t explode or get kidnapped by some alien jesus again or something, yeah?

[ And then he just goes to exit for now. ]

Now starting a mental timer in his head for if Scara is gone too long and needs to have someone investigate, Cyrille turns back to the other two, primarily @kaedehara-of-the-crux.

"Done with that? I can put it in the cooler for you to take another stab at when you wake up again."

Then a look at Wanderer.

"And I'm assuming you'll want to stay in here with him?"

[ Kazuha looks over to Cyrille and nods, going to nod and hold out the bowl to the other. ]

Thank you..! I’ll.. try not to waste it, I promise..

[ He then looks back over to @wandering-hat-guy and gives him that same smile again, seemingly just for no reason.

..for no reason, yeah. ]

Pointedly not looking at Kazuha so as to keep himself from shutting down; Wanderer gave a small nod in response to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine.

"I have no reason to leave. I doubt you'd let me, anyway."

"I mean, it's not like I'd be able to physically stop you, but I would prefer if you stayed, yeah."

He takes the bowl from @kaedehara-of-the-crux and places it on the side table for now, then helps him shift to lie down again.

[ He accepts the help of lying down, simply staring up at the ceiling for some time, then looking over to @wandering-hat-guy . ]

You don’t.. have to do that, you know..

#genshin ask blog #free bird #broken cage #cyrille

Now that Kazuha was looking at him normally again, he could face him without risk of metaphorical combustion.

"Perhaps. But I choose to."

Then he glanced around @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine's room for a moment before eventually landing on him.

"Sorry for turning your place into a hospital."

First his brother and now this. What a hassle.

Reaching Cyrille's bedroom window, @wandering-hat-guy tucked Kazuha closer to his chest, making sure not to accidentally bump the other against the frame as he climbed through.

[ Deciding that his conversation with @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine had finished(for now), he pauses and frowns just a little. ]

..I just realized it’s probably been significantly longer than those 5-10 minutes we agreed on. We should probably go make sure they didn’t explode out there, right?

Cyrille is already shifting to get up, face turned towards the bedroom.

"Oh, they're definitely here. I recognize the creak of that window opening."

In fact, he only shudders because of the sudden disappearance of the warmth he had been provided with before. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

At the shudder, Wanderer adjusted the scarf around Kazuha's neck to try and return some warmth to him.

He momentarily glances over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine , then briefly glances over Kazuha and-

..wait a moment. ]

"Oi, wake up properly. I need to ask a few things and I'd like you to not be asleep until I know you can safely wake up after. Hey."

[ As of now, nothing so far seems to be actually infected- the soaking mentioned earlier may have just been blood seeping through poorly wrapped bandages.

He does wince at all the treatment and touching being done, making some “annoyed” mrrrrrrm noise before closing his eyes and slightly turning his head away from everyone else. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

"Kazuha." The tone was softer while still demanding focus; hoping it would get the man to listen.

[ Scaramouche’s eye momentarily, just very lightly twitches before he goes to scoot a bit closer to his brother, suddenly feeling at immense unease.

Something’s off.

In a familiar sense, which made it worse. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

It doesn't look like anything will need an insane amount of stitches or anything, at least... But it's worrying that he can't make @kaedehara-of-the-crux wake up.

For now, he starts placing gauze over the worst injuries and wordlessly guiding Wanderer to press down on them while he uses medical tape to secure them in place.

"Come on... at least wake up enough to complain coherently."

[ Kazuha’s eyes open to their half-lidded stance, the noise from earlier repeating as he shifts his head away more. ]

..’m up.

[ Though, a nap does sound appealing.. though again, it wouldn’t be appreciated by @wandering-hat-guy or anyone else right now. He’ll just have to put it off once more. ]

Only once Cyrille was finished working on that injury did Wanderer move again, placing a cold hand on what he could reach of Kazuha's forehead.

"Focus. It told you not to sleep, remember?"

Looking to @the-6th-harbringer, he paused again, unsure what to make of his expression. With a slight narrow of his own eyes, Wanderer cocked his head in question.

Upon noticing he was being looked at (which didn’t take long), he blinks to Wanderer staring in return for a moment before shaking his head and waving his hand in dismissal, for now.

He’ll bring it up later- after he gets actual confirmation.

..though.. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

Finishing up with the first aid, Cyrille then securely tucks a blanket around Kazuha and checks his pulse to make sure it's still steady.

"Think you can eat something before you pass out?"

Oh, hey, this room has been super quiet. He had been expecting Scara to be trying to distract Wanderer.

So Cyrille glances up to narrow his eyes at him, clearly asking what the hell is up with you?

( @kaedehara-of-the-crux )

[ Kazuha blinks, then looks slightly up to the ceiling in thought. ]

…can try..? Might.. take me a while..

[ He then looks over @wandering-hat-guy , then over to Scaramouche, but that only lasts a moment before he just nods. ]

..okay. sorry..

He looked over at the sound of Kazuha's, meeting his gaze with a small hum. Removing his hand after he was sure Kazuha's head was cooled off enough.

"So long as you try, it should be alright."

There was a delay between Wanderer shifting his position and properly standing back up again. Pocketing his hat ribbons that had previously been used as a makeshift bandage for Kazuha's arm.

(@the-6th-harbringer)

[ Scaramouche looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine as well, brow slightly raising then furrowing- a quick shift from mild skepticism, of sorts, to some kind of detached worry.

Mm. ]

"Would you mind getting the soup from the kitchen, Wanderer? Scara and I are both down a hand, and it would be a waste if we spilled or dropped it. It's just on the stove."

He starts gently propping @kaedehara-of-the-crux up with pillows so he can eat properly.

Then he gives Scara another Look.

[ Kazuha slightly slumps at first upon being sat up, then makes sure to actually keep himself upright so he doesn’t just flop over and fade into atoms or something (exaggeration).

He then slightly rubs at his own arms, blinking sleepily to the rest of the group with a small smile. ]

..thank you.. for your help.. genuinely..

( @wandering-hat-guy )

(..?)

Wanderer glanced at Kazuha, then @the-6th-harbringer, running dubiously functional thoughts through his head before nodding.

"..sure. I'll go get it."

It took a second before he actually started walking again– a bit stiff– but once he started he was out of the room shortly.

[ Scaramouche gives his brother a small wave as he goes, but now he feels something suddenly very off (not in the same sense as.. the other thing) and looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Why are you staring at me as if I’ve just shattered half of my face?

"You're being too quiet. Share your thoughts with the class."

He grimaces slightly.

"Also, I would look very different if you shattered half your face."

Glancing at @kaedehara-of-the-crux, Cyrille raises an eyebrow.

"Is your guys also this dense half the time?"

[ Kazuha blinks in some sort of surprise at being talked to, then chuckles and shrugs. ]

I.. wouldn’t say dense, that’s a bit.. mean..

[ He does look over to Scaramouche and slightly tilt his head, then looking to where @wandering-hat-guy quite literally wandered off to.

Hmmm. ]

Bowl of soup in hand, Wanderer entered the room again. Excusing Kazuha watching him as him simply following the only thing moving within the room.

"Here," Wanderer slowly offered the bowl, waiting until Kazuha grabbed ahold of it. "Don't force yourself to eat if you can't."

What, am I suddenly not allowed to be silent? And I know, it was an exaggeration.

Would, but now doesn’t seem like the time.

..do I get.. the option not to answer..?

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, having nodded to @wandering-hat-guy and Cyrille in thanks each time it seemed fit, having then carefully set the bowl in his lap with the blonde’s assistance. ]

I’d.. rather not talk bad.. about someone I care for, you know..?

Rather not waste the opportunity to get actual sleep. ]

Archons, the stalkers were right when they had been telling me how weirdly nice you are. Not necessarily a bad thing, mind you.

[ A very small glance to his brother. Just for a nonexistent heartbeat. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

"...Wanderer, just lie down already. The bed is big enough for two and I can only ignore you for so long before it's too much."

He gestures to the whole other half the bed @kaedehara-of-the-crux isn't using, then addresses the guy himself.

"This is what I mean, you know? And it's not mean if I'm just stating facts."

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, now having finished a little more than a quarter of the soup before looking to @wandering-hat-guy . ]

I can.. also scoot over.. if you want me to..?

". . . . ."

A long 'sigh' came as a response. He can barely think in full sentences right now, let alone have a pointless battle of stubbornness.

"Don't move. You'll hurt yourself."

[ Scaramouche seems a little relieved at this, then gives @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine a half hearted glare. ]

Ooookay then. Whatever.

[ He then looks to Kazuha for a moment with a slightly tilted head, then looks away, presumably going back to partially zoning out. ]

...well, Wanderer sitting is better than nothing. He turns his attention back to @kaedehara-of-the-crux.

"Don't force yourself to eat it all if you can't, but try to get down as much as you can. Blood loss is not a small problem. Though, nothing got infected, so you should be fine..."

He ignores Scara for now. If he's not gonna talk about what's bothering him, Cyrille will deal with him later.

I think I can.. get a bit more before.. it’s too much..

[ He looks over to @wandering-hat-guy and smiles at him, giving him a small wave. He’ll talk to him soon, as he had intended to do this whole time. ]

Thank you.. again..

Noticing the wave, he waves back. He doesn't smile. Simply closes his eyes for a moment while crossing his arms again.

(?)

Seeing that @the-6th-harbringer was lost in thought again, Wanderer pulled at his vision. Blowing a bit of a breeze into his brother's face.

"Hey. Go make some tea or something before you lose yourself."

[ Scaramouche momentarily frowns and scoots away towards @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine at the breeze, then processes what was said and rolls his eyes. ]

I’m fine, don’t worryyy. Do YOU want some tea though? You seem like you need some more than I do. And you too.

[ A look over to Cyrille. ]

"...I mean, I did put water on for tea earlier, though it might need to be reheated."

He raises an eyebrow at Scara, even as he keeps half his attention on @kaedehara-of-the-crux's eating.

"I don't like tea. I keep it around for you."

[ Kazuha has stopped eating entirely now, having finished a little more than half of the bowl before just absentmindedly- but very carefully- swirling it around.

He does look at @wandering-hat-guy for a while before smiling at him again, this one more joyed than the ones before.

He’s simply glad those bad dreams were just bad dreams.. ]

"Sure. Just do Something before you overthink yourself into oblivion."

He'd like to at least keep one of them capable of coherent thought. Then again it's @the-6th-harbringer, so he's hoping for very little right now.

Glancing to Kazuha, to see if– qhat.

(huh. wh?- That's not- What–??)

He looks away again before his thoughts stop working completely.

Whatever. How would I even do that anyways.

[ Another eyeroll, and a nod at @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Okayy then. I’ll be back. Don’t explode or get kidnapped by some alien jesus again or something, yeah?

[ And then he just goes to exit for now. ]

Now starting a mental timer in his head for if Scara is gone too long and needs to have someone investigate, Cyrille turns back to the other two, primarily @kaedehara-of-the-crux.

"Done with that? I can put it in the cooler for you to take another stab at when you wake up again."

Then a look at Wanderer.

"And I'm assuming you'll want to stay in here with him?"

[ Kazuha looks over to Cyrille and nods, going to nod and hold out the bowl to the other. ]

Thank you..! I’ll.. try not to waste it, I promise..

[ He then looks back over to @wandering-hat-guy and gives him that same smile again, seemingly just for no reason.

..for no reason, yeah. ]

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Pointedly not looking at Kazuha so as to keep himself from shutting down; Wanderer gave a small nod in response to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine.

"I have no reason to leave. I doubt you'd let me, anyway."

Reaching Cyrille's bedroom window, @wandering-hat-guy tucked Kazuha closer to his chest, making sure not to accidentally bump the other against the frame as he climbed through.

[ Deciding that his conversation with @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine had finished(for now), he pauses and frowns just a little. ]

..I just realized it’s probably been significantly longer than those 5-10 minutes we agreed on. We should probably go make sure they didn’t explode out there, right?

Cyrille is already shifting to get up, face turned towards the bedroom.

"Oh, they're definitely here. I recognize the creak of that window opening."

In fact, he only shudders because of the sudden disappearance of the warmth he had been provided with before. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

At the shudder, Wanderer adjusted the scarf around Kazuha's neck to try and return some warmth to him.

He momentarily glances over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine , then briefly glances over Kazuha and-

..wait a moment. ]

"Oi, wake up properly. I need to ask a few things and I'd like you to not be asleep until I know you can safely wake up after. Hey."

[ As of now, nothing so far seems to be actually infected- the soaking mentioned earlier may have just been blood seeping through poorly wrapped bandages.

He does wince at all the treatment and touching being done, making some “annoyed” mrrrrrrm noise before closing his eyes and slightly turning his head away from everyone else. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

"Kazuha." The tone was softer while still demanding focus; hoping it would get the man to listen.

[ Scaramouche’s eye momentarily, just very lightly twitches before he goes to scoot a bit closer to his brother, suddenly feeling at immense unease.

Something’s off.

In a familiar sense, which made it worse. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

It doesn't look like anything will need an insane amount of stitches or anything, at least... But it's worrying that he can't make @kaedehara-of-the-crux wake up.

For now, he starts placing gauze over the worst injuries and wordlessly guiding Wanderer to press down on them while he uses medical tape to secure them in place.

"Come on... at least wake up enough to complain coherently."

[ Kazuha’s eyes open to their half-lidded stance, the noise from earlier repeating as he shifts his head away more. ]

..’m up.

[ Though, a nap does sound appealing.. though again, it wouldn’t be appreciated by @wandering-hat-guy or anyone else right now. He’ll just have to put it off once more. ]

Only once Cyrille was finished working on that injury did Wanderer move again, placing a cold hand on what he could reach of Kazuha's forehead.

"Focus. It told you not to sleep, remember?"

Looking to @the-6th-harbringer, he paused again, unsure what to make of his expression. With a slight narrow of his own eyes, Wanderer cocked his head in question.

Upon noticing he was being looked at (which didn’t take long), he blinks to Wanderer staring in return for a moment before shaking his head and waving his hand in dismissal, for now.

He’ll bring it up later- after he gets actual confirmation.

..though.. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

Finishing up with the first aid, Cyrille then securely tucks a blanket around Kazuha and checks his pulse to make sure it's still steady.

"Think you can eat something before you pass out?"

Oh, hey, this room has been super quiet. He had been expecting Scara to be trying to distract Wanderer.

So Cyrille glances up to narrow his eyes at him, clearly asking what the hell is up with you?

( @kaedehara-of-the-crux )

[ Kazuha blinks, then looks slightly up to the ceiling in thought. ]

…can try..? Might.. take me a while..

[ He then looks over @wandering-hat-guy , then over to Scaramouche, but that only lasts a moment before he just nods. ]

..okay. sorry..

He looked over at the sound of Kazuha's, meeting his gaze with a small hum. Removing his hand after he was sure Kazuha's head was cooled off enough.

"So long as you try, it should be alright."

There was a delay between Wanderer shifting his position and properly standing back up again. Pocketing his hat ribbons that had previously been used as a makeshift bandage for Kazuha's arm.

(@the-6th-harbringer)

[ Scaramouche looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine as well, brow slightly raising then furrowing- a quick shift from mild skepticism, of sorts, to some kind of detached worry.

Mm. ]

"Would you mind getting the soup from the kitchen, Wanderer? Scara and I are both down a hand, and it would be a waste if we spilled or dropped it. It's just on the stove."

He starts gently propping @kaedehara-of-the-crux up with pillows so he can eat properly.

Then he gives Scara another Look.

[ Kazuha slightly slumps at first upon being sat up, then makes sure to actually keep himself upright so he doesn’t just flop over and fade into atoms or something (exaggeration).

He then slightly rubs at his own arms, blinking sleepily to the rest of the group with a small smile. ]

..thank you.. for your help.. genuinely..

( @wandering-hat-guy )

(..?)

Wanderer glanced at Kazuha, then @the-6th-harbringer, running dubiously functional thoughts through his head before nodding.

"..sure. I'll go get it."

It took a second before he actually started walking again– a bit stiff– but once he started he was out of the room shortly.

[ Scaramouche gives his brother a small wave as he goes, but now he feels something suddenly very off (not in the same sense as.. the other thing) and looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Why are you staring at me as if I’ve just shattered half of my face?

"You're being too quiet. Share your thoughts with the class."

He grimaces slightly.

"Also, I would look very different if you shattered half your face."

Glancing at @kaedehara-of-the-crux, Cyrille raises an eyebrow.

"Is your guys also this dense half the time?"

[ Kazuha blinks in some sort of surprise at being talked to, then chuckles and shrugs. ]

I.. wouldn’t say dense, that’s a bit.. mean..

[ He does look over to Scaramouche and slightly tilt his head, then looking to where @wandering-hat-guy quite literally wandered off to.

Hmmm. ]

Bowl of soup in hand, Wanderer entered the room again. Excusing Kazuha watching him as him simply following the only thing moving within the room.

"Here," Wanderer slowly offered the bowl, waiting until Kazuha grabbed ahold of it. "Don't force yourself to eat if you can't."

What, am I suddenly not allowed to be silent? And I know, it was an exaggeration.

Would, but now doesn’t seem like the time.

..do I get.. the option not to answer..?

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, having nodded to @wandering-hat-guy and Cyrille in thanks each time it seemed fit, having then carefully set the bowl in his lap with the blonde’s assistance. ]

I’d.. rather not talk bad.. about someone I care for, you know..?

Rather not waste the opportunity to get actual sleep. ]

Archons, the stalkers were right when they had been telling me how weirdly nice you are. Not necessarily a bad thing, mind you.

[ A very small glance to his brother. Just for a nonexistent heartbeat. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

"...Wanderer, just lie down already. The bed is big enough for two and I can only ignore you for so long before it's too much."

He gestures to the whole other half the bed @kaedehara-of-the-crux isn't using, then addresses the guy himself.

"This is what I mean, you know? And it's not mean if I'm just stating facts."

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, now having finished a little more than a quarter of the soup before looking to @wandering-hat-guy . ]

I can.. also scoot over.. if you want me to..?

". . . . ."

A long 'sigh' came as a response. He can barely think in full sentences right now, let alone have a pointless battle of stubbornness.

"Don't move. You'll hurt yourself."

[ Scaramouche seems a little relieved at this, then gives @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine a half hearted glare. ]

Ooookay then. Whatever.

[ He then looks to Kazuha for a moment with a slightly tilted head, then looks away, presumably going back to partially zoning out. ]

...well, Wanderer sitting is better than nothing. He turns his attention back to @kaedehara-of-the-crux.

"Don't force yourself to eat it all if you can't, but try to get down as much as you can. Blood loss is not a small problem. Though, nothing got infected, so you should be fine..."

He ignores Scara for now. If he's not gonna talk about what's bothering him, Cyrille will deal with him later.

I think I can.. get a bit more before.. it’s too much..

[ He looks over to @wandering-hat-guy and smiles at him, giving him a small wave. He’ll talk to him soon, as he had intended to do this whole time. ]

Thank you.. again..

Noticing the wave, he waves back. He doesn't smile. Simply closes his eyes for a moment while crossing his arms again.

(?)

Seeing that @the-6th-harbringer was lost in thought again, Wanderer pulled at his vision. Blowing a bit of a breeze into his brother's face.

"Hey. Go make some tea or something before you lose yourself."

[ Scaramouche momentarily frowns and scoots away towards @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine at the breeze, then processes what was said and rolls his eyes. ]

I’m fine, don’t worryyy. Do YOU want some tea though? You seem like you need some more than I do. And you too.

[ A look over to Cyrille. ]

"...I mean, I did put water on for tea earlier, though it might need to be reheated."

He raises an eyebrow at Scara, even as he keeps half his attention on @kaedehara-of-the-crux's eating.

"I don't like tea. I keep it around for you."

[ Kazuha has stopped eating entirely now, having finished a little more than half of the bowl before just absentmindedly- but very carefully- swirling it around.

He does look at @wandering-hat-guy for a while before smiling at him again, this one more joyed than the ones before.

He’s simply glad those bad dreams were just bad dreams.. ]

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"Sure. Just do Something before you overthink yourself into oblivion."

He'd like to at least keep one of them capable of coherent thought. Then again it's @the-6th-harbringer, so he's hoping for very little right now.

Glancing to Kazuha, to see if– qhat.

(huh. wh?- That's not- What–??)

He looks away again before his thoughts stop working completely.

Reaching Cyrille's bedroom window, @wandering-hat-guy tucked Kazuha closer to his chest, making sure not to accidentally bump the other against the frame as he climbed through.

[ Deciding that his conversation with @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine had finished(for now), he pauses and frowns just a little. ]

..I just realized it’s probably been significantly longer than those 5-10 minutes we agreed on. We should probably go make sure they didn’t explode out there, right?

Cyrille is already shifting to get up, face turned towards the bedroom.

"Oh, they're definitely here. I recognize the creak of that window opening."

In fact, he only shudders because of the sudden disappearance of the warmth he had been provided with before. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

At the shudder, Wanderer adjusted the scarf around Kazuha's neck to try and return some warmth to him.

He momentarily glances over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine , then briefly glances over Kazuha and-

..wait a moment. ]

"Oi, wake up properly. I need to ask a few things and I'd like you to not be asleep until I know you can safely wake up after. Hey."

[ As of now, nothing so far seems to be actually infected- the soaking mentioned earlier may have just been blood seeping through poorly wrapped bandages.

He does wince at all the treatment and touching being done, making some “annoyed” mrrrrrrm noise before closing his eyes and slightly turning his head away from everyone else. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

"Kazuha." The tone was softer while still demanding focus; hoping it would get the man to listen.

[ Scaramouche’s eye momentarily, just very lightly twitches before he goes to scoot a bit closer to his brother, suddenly feeling at immense unease.

Something’s off.

In a familiar sense, which made it worse. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

It doesn't look like anything will need an insane amount of stitches or anything, at least... But it's worrying that he can't make @kaedehara-of-the-crux wake up.

For now, he starts placing gauze over the worst injuries and wordlessly guiding Wanderer to press down on them while he uses medical tape to secure them in place.

"Come on... at least wake up enough to complain coherently."

[ Kazuha’s eyes open to their half-lidded stance, the noise from earlier repeating as he shifts his head away more. ]

..’m up.

[ Though, a nap does sound appealing.. though again, it wouldn’t be appreciated by @wandering-hat-guy or anyone else right now. He’ll just have to put it off once more. ]

Only once Cyrille was finished working on that injury did Wanderer move again, placing a cold hand on what he could reach of Kazuha's forehead.

"Focus. It told you not to sleep, remember?"

Looking to @the-6th-harbringer, he paused again, unsure what to make of his expression. With a slight narrow of his own eyes, Wanderer cocked his head in question.

Upon noticing he was being looked at (which didn’t take long), he blinks to Wanderer staring in return for a moment before shaking his head and waving his hand in dismissal, for now.

He’ll bring it up later- after he gets actual confirmation.

..though.. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

Finishing up with the first aid, Cyrille then securely tucks a blanket around Kazuha and checks his pulse to make sure it's still steady.

"Think you can eat something before you pass out?"

Oh, hey, this room has been super quiet. He had been expecting Scara to be trying to distract Wanderer.

So Cyrille glances up to narrow his eyes at him, clearly asking what the hell is up with you?

( @kaedehara-of-the-crux )

[ Kazuha blinks, then looks slightly up to the ceiling in thought. ]

…can try..? Might.. take me a while..

[ He then looks over @wandering-hat-guy , then over to Scaramouche, but that only lasts a moment before he just nods. ]

..okay. sorry..

He looked over at the sound of Kazuha's, meeting his gaze with a small hum. Removing his hand after he was sure Kazuha's head was cooled off enough.

"So long as you try, it should be alright."

There was a delay between Wanderer shifting his position and properly standing back up again. Pocketing his hat ribbons that had previously been used as a makeshift bandage for Kazuha's arm.

(@the-6th-harbringer)

[ Scaramouche looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine as well, brow slightly raising then furrowing- a quick shift from mild skepticism, of sorts, to some kind of detached worry.

Mm. ]

"Would you mind getting the soup from the kitchen, Wanderer? Scara and I are both down a hand, and it would be a waste if we spilled or dropped it. It's just on the stove."

He starts gently propping @kaedehara-of-the-crux up with pillows so he can eat properly.

Then he gives Scara another Look.

[ Kazuha slightly slumps at first upon being sat up, then makes sure to actually keep himself upright so he doesn’t just flop over and fade into atoms or something (exaggeration).

He then slightly rubs at his own arms, blinking sleepily to the rest of the group with a small smile. ]

..thank you.. for your help.. genuinely..

( @wandering-hat-guy )

(..?)

Wanderer glanced at Kazuha, then @the-6th-harbringer, running dubiously functional thoughts through his head before nodding.

"..sure. I'll go get it."

It took a second before he actually started walking again– a bit stiff– but once he started he was out of the room shortly.

[ Scaramouche gives his brother a small wave as he goes, but now he feels something suddenly very off (not in the same sense as.. the other thing) and looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Why are you staring at me as if I’ve just shattered half of my face?

"You're being too quiet. Share your thoughts with the class."

He grimaces slightly.

"Also, I would look very different if you shattered half your face."

Glancing at @kaedehara-of-the-crux, Cyrille raises an eyebrow.

"Is your guys also this dense half the time?"

[ Kazuha blinks in some sort of surprise at being talked to, then chuckles and shrugs. ]

I.. wouldn’t say dense, that’s a bit.. mean..

[ He does look over to Scaramouche and slightly tilt his head, then looking to where @wandering-hat-guy quite literally wandered off to.

Hmmm. ]

Bowl of soup in hand, Wanderer entered the room again. Excusing Kazuha watching him as him simply following the only thing moving within the room.

"Here," Wanderer slowly offered the bowl, waiting until Kazuha grabbed ahold of it. "Don't force yourself to eat if you can't."

What, am I suddenly not allowed to be silent? And I know, it was an exaggeration.

Would, but now doesn’t seem like the time.

..do I get.. the option not to answer..?

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, having nodded to @wandering-hat-guy and Cyrille in thanks each time it seemed fit, having then carefully set the bowl in his lap with the blonde’s assistance. ]

I’d.. rather not talk bad.. about someone I care for, you know..?

Rather not waste the opportunity to get actual sleep. ]

Archons, the stalkers were right when they had been telling me how weirdly nice you are. Not necessarily a bad thing, mind you.

[ A very small glance to his brother. Just for a nonexistent heartbeat. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

"...Wanderer, just lie down already. The bed is big enough for two and I can only ignore you for so long before it's too much."

He gestures to the whole other half the bed @kaedehara-of-the-crux isn't using, then addresses the guy himself.

"This is what I mean, you know? And it's not mean if I'm just stating facts."

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, now having finished a little more than a quarter of the soup before looking to @wandering-hat-guy . ]

I can.. also scoot over.. if you want me to..?

". . . . ."

A long 'sigh' came as a response. He can barely think in full sentences right now, let alone have a pointless battle of stubbornness.

"Don't move. You'll hurt yourself."

[ Scaramouche seems a little relieved at this, then gives @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine a half hearted glare. ]

Ooookay then. Whatever.

[ He then looks to Kazuha for a moment with a slightly tilted head, then looks away, presumably going back to partially zoning out. ]

...well, Wanderer sitting is better than nothing. He turns his attention back to @kaedehara-of-the-crux.

"Don't force yourself to eat it all if you can't, but try to get down as much as you can. Blood loss is not a small problem. Though, nothing got infected, so you should be fine..."

He ignores Scara for now. If he's not gonna talk about what's bothering him, Cyrille will deal with him later.

I think I can.. get a bit more before.. it’s too much..

[ He looks over to @wandering-hat-guy and smiles at him, giving him a small wave. He’ll talk to him soon, as he had intended to do this whole time. ]

Thank you.. again..

#genshin ask blog #free bird #broken cage #worm off a string #cyrille

Noticing the wave, he waves back. He doesn't smile. Simply closes his eyes for a moment while crossing his arms again.

(?)

Seeing that @the-6th-harbringer was lost in thought again, Wanderer pulled at his vision. Blowing a bit of a breeze into his brother's face.

"Hey. Go make some tea or something before you lose yourself."

Reaching Cyrille's bedroom window, @wandering-hat-guy tucked Kazuha closer to his chest, making sure not to accidentally bump the other against the frame as he climbed through.

[ Deciding that his conversation with @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine had finished(for now), he pauses and frowns just a little. ]

..I just realized it’s probably been significantly longer than those 5-10 minutes we agreed on. We should probably go make sure they didn’t explode out there, right?

Cyrille is already shifting to get up, face turned towards the bedroom.

"Oh, they're definitely here. I recognize the creak of that window opening."

In fact, he only shudders because of the sudden disappearance of the warmth he had been provided with before. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

At the shudder, Wanderer adjusted the scarf around Kazuha's neck to try and return some warmth to him.

He momentarily glances over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine , then briefly glances over Kazuha and-

..wait a moment. ]

"Oi, wake up properly. I need to ask a few things and I'd like you to not be asleep until I know you can safely wake up after. Hey."

[ As of now, nothing so far seems to be actually infected- the soaking mentioned earlier may have just been blood seeping through poorly wrapped bandages.

He does wince at all the treatment and touching being done, making some “annoyed” mrrrrrrm noise before closing his eyes and slightly turning his head away from everyone else. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

"Kazuha." The tone was softer while still demanding focus; hoping it would get the man to listen.

[ Scaramouche’s eye momentarily, just very lightly twitches before he goes to scoot a bit closer to his brother, suddenly feeling at immense unease.

Something’s off.

In a familiar sense, which made it worse. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

It doesn't look like anything will need an insane amount of stitches or anything, at least... But it's worrying that he can't make @kaedehara-of-the-crux wake up.

For now, he starts placing gauze over the worst injuries and wordlessly guiding Wanderer to press down on them while he uses medical tape to secure them in place.

"Come on... at least wake up enough to complain coherently."

[ Kazuha’s eyes open to their half-lidded stance, the noise from earlier repeating as he shifts his head away more. ]

..’m up.

[ Though, a nap does sound appealing.. though again, it wouldn’t be appreciated by @wandering-hat-guy or anyone else right now. He’ll just have to put it off once more. ]

Only once Cyrille was finished working on that injury did Wanderer move again, placing a cold hand on what he could reach of Kazuha's forehead.

"Focus. It told you not to sleep, remember?"

Looking to @the-6th-harbringer, he paused again, unsure what to make of his expression. With a slight narrow of his own eyes, Wanderer cocked his head in question.

Upon noticing he was being looked at (which didn’t take long), he blinks to Wanderer staring in return for a moment before shaking his head and waving his hand in dismissal, for now.

He’ll bring it up later- after he gets actual confirmation.

..though.. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

Finishing up with the first aid, Cyrille then securely tucks a blanket around Kazuha and checks his pulse to make sure it's still steady.

"Think you can eat something before you pass out?"

Oh, hey, this room has been super quiet. He had been expecting Scara to be trying to distract Wanderer.

So Cyrille glances up to narrow his eyes at him, clearly asking what the hell is up with you?

( @kaedehara-of-the-crux )

[ Kazuha blinks, then looks slightly up to the ceiling in thought. ]

…can try..? Might.. take me a while..

[ He then looks over @wandering-hat-guy , then over to Scaramouche, but that only lasts a moment before he just nods. ]

..okay. sorry..

He looked over at the sound of Kazuha's, meeting his gaze with a small hum. Removing his hand after he was sure Kazuha's head was cooled off enough.

"So long as you try, it should be alright."

There was a delay between Wanderer shifting his position and properly standing back up again. Pocketing his hat ribbons that had previously been used as a makeshift bandage for Kazuha's arm.

(@the-6th-harbringer)

[ Scaramouche looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine as well, brow slightly raising then furrowing- a quick shift from mild skepticism, of sorts, to some kind of detached worry.

Mm. ]

"Would you mind getting the soup from the kitchen, Wanderer? Scara and I are both down a hand, and it would be a waste if we spilled or dropped it. It's just on the stove."

He starts gently propping @kaedehara-of-the-crux up with pillows so he can eat properly.

Then he gives Scara another Look.

[ Kazuha slightly slumps at first upon being sat up, then makes sure to actually keep himself upright so he doesn’t just flop over and fade into atoms or something (exaggeration).

He then slightly rubs at his own arms, blinking sleepily to the rest of the group with a small smile. ]

..thank you.. for your help.. genuinely..

( @wandering-hat-guy )

(..?)

Wanderer glanced at Kazuha, then @the-6th-harbringer, running dubiously functional thoughts through his head before nodding.

"..sure. I'll go get it."

It took a second before he actually started walking again– a bit stiff– but once he started he was out of the room shortly.

[ Scaramouche gives his brother a small wave as he goes, but now he feels something suddenly very off (not in the same sense as.. the other thing) and looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Why are you staring at me as if I’ve just shattered half of my face?

"You're being too quiet. Share your thoughts with the class."

He grimaces slightly.

"Also, I would look very different if you shattered half your face."

Glancing at @kaedehara-of-the-crux, Cyrille raises an eyebrow.

"Is your guys also this dense half the time?"

[ Kazuha blinks in some sort of surprise at being talked to, then chuckles and shrugs. ]

I.. wouldn’t say dense, that’s a bit.. mean..

[ He does look over to Scaramouche and slightly tilt his head, then looking to where @wandering-hat-guy quite literally wandered off to.

Hmmm. ]

Bowl of soup in hand, Wanderer entered the room again. Excusing Kazuha watching him as him simply following the only thing moving within the room.

"Here," Wanderer slowly offered the bowl, waiting until Kazuha grabbed ahold of it. "Don't force yourself to eat if you can't."

What, am I suddenly not allowed to be silent? And I know, it was an exaggeration.

Would, but now doesn’t seem like the time.

..do I get.. the option not to answer..?

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, having nodded to @wandering-hat-guy and Cyrille in thanks each time it seemed fit, having then carefully set the bowl in his lap with the blonde’s assistance. ]

I’d.. rather not talk bad.. about someone I care for, you know..?

Rather not waste the opportunity to get actual sleep. ]

Archons, the stalkers were right when they had been telling me how weirdly nice you are. Not necessarily a bad thing, mind you.

[ A very small glance to his brother. Just for a nonexistent heartbeat. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

"...Wanderer, just lie down already. The bed is big enough for two and I can only ignore you for so long before it's too much."

He gestures to the whole other half the bed @kaedehara-of-the-crux isn't using, then addresses the guy himself.

"This is what I mean, you know? And it's not mean if I'm just stating facts."

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, now having finished a little more than a quarter of the soup before looking to @wandering-hat-guy . ]

I can.. also scoot over.. if you want me to..?

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". . . . ."

A long 'sigh' came as a response. He can barely think in full sentences right now, let alone have a pointless battle of stubbornness.

"Don't move. You'll hurt yourself."

Reaching Cyrille's bedroom window, @wandering-hat-guy tucked Kazuha closer to his chest, making sure not to accidentally bump the other against the frame as he climbed through.

[ Deciding that his conversation with @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine had finished(for now), he pauses and frowns just a little. ]

..I just realized it’s probably been significantly longer than those 5-10 minutes we agreed on. We should probably go make sure they didn’t explode out there, right?

Cyrille is already shifting to get up, face turned towards the bedroom.

"Oh, they're definitely here. I recognize the creak of that window opening."

In fact, he only shudders because of the sudden disappearance of the warmth he had been provided with before. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

At the shudder, Wanderer adjusted the scarf around Kazuha's neck to try and return some warmth to him.

He momentarily glances over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine , then briefly glances over Kazuha and-

..wait a moment. ]

"Oi, wake up properly. I need to ask a few things and I'd like you to not be asleep until I know you can safely wake up after. Hey."

[ As of now, nothing so far seems to be actually infected- the soaking mentioned earlier may have just been blood seeping through poorly wrapped bandages.

He does wince at all the treatment and touching being done, making some “annoyed” mrrrrrrm noise before closing his eyes and slightly turning his head away from everyone else. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

"Kazuha." The tone was softer while still demanding focus; hoping it would get the man to listen.

[ Scaramouche’s eye momentarily, just very lightly twitches before he goes to scoot a bit closer to his brother, suddenly feeling at immense unease.

Something’s off.

In a familiar sense, which made it worse. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

It doesn't look like anything will need an insane amount of stitches or anything, at least... But it's worrying that he can't make @kaedehara-of-the-crux wake up.

For now, he starts placing gauze over the worst injuries and wordlessly guiding Wanderer to press down on them while he uses medical tape to secure them in place.

"Come on... at least wake up enough to complain coherently."

[ Kazuha’s eyes open to their half-lidded stance, the noise from earlier repeating as he shifts his head away more. ]

..’m up.

[ Though, a nap does sound appealing.. though again, it wouldn’t be appreciated by @wandering-hat-guy or anyone else right now. He’ll just have to put it off once more. ]

Only once Cyrille was finished working on that injury did Wanderer move again, placing a cold hand on what he could reach of Kazuha's forehead.

"Focus. It told you not to sleep, remember?"

Looking to @the-6th-harbringer, he paused again, unsure what to make of his expression. With a slight narrow of his own eyes, Wanderer cocked his head in question.

Upon noticing he was being looked at (which didn’t take long), he blinks to Wanderer staring in return for a moment before shaking his head and waving his hand in dismissal, for now.

He’ll bring it up later- after he gets actual confirmation.

..though.. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

Finishing up with the first aid, Cyrille then securely tucks a blanket around Kazuha and checks his pulse to make sure it's still steady.

"Think you can eat something before you pass out?"

Oh, hey, this room has been super quiet. He had been expecting Scara to be trying to distract Wanderer.

So Cyrille glances up to narrow his eyes at him, clearly asking what the hell is up with you?

( @kaedehara-of-the-crux )

[ Kazuha blinks, then looks slightly up to the ceiling in thought. ]

…can try..? Might.. take me a while..

[ He then looks over @wandering-hat-guy , then over to Scaramouche, but that only lasts a moment before he just nods. ]

..okay. sorry..

He looked over at the sound of Kazuha's, meeting his gaze with a small hum. Removing his hand after he was sure Kazuha's head was cooled off enough.

"So long as you try, it should be alright."

There was a delay between Wanderer shifting his position and properly standing back up again. Pocketing his hat ribbons that had previously been used as a makeshift bandage for Kazuha's arm.

(@the-6th-harbringer)

[ Scaramouche looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine as well, brow slightly raising then furrowing- a quick shift from mild skepticism, of sorts, to some kind of detached worry.

Mm. ]

"Would you mind getting the soup from the kitchen, Wanderer? Scara and I are both down a hand, and it would be a waste if we spilled or dropped it. It's just on the stove."

He starts gently propping @kaedehara-of-the-crux up with pillows so he can eat properly.

Then he gives Scara another Look.

[ Kazuha slightly slumps at first upon being sat up, then makes sure to actually keep himself upright so he doesn’t just flop over and fade into atoms or something (exaggeration).

He then slightly rubs at his own arms, blinking sleepily to the rest of the group with a small smile. ]

..thank you.. for your help.. genuinely..

( @wandering-hat-guy )

(..?)

Wanderer glanced at Kazuha, then @the-6th-harbringer, running dubiously functional thoughts through his head before nodding.

"..sure. I'll go get it."

It took a second before he actually started walking again– a bit stiff– but once he started he was out of the room shortly.

[ Scaramouche gives his brother a small wave as he goes, but now he feels something suddenly very off (not in the same sense as.. the other thing) and looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Why are you staring at me as if I’ve just shattered half of my face?

"You're being too quiet. Share your thoughts with the class."

He grimaces slightly.

"Also, I would look very different if you shattered half your face."

Glancing at @kaedehara-of-the-crux, Cyrille raises an eyebrow.

"Is your guys also this dense half the time?"

[ Kazuha blinks in some sort of surprise at being talked to, then chuckles and shrugs. ]

I.. wouldn’t say dense, that’s a bit.. mean..

[ He does look over to Scaramouche and slightly tilt his head, then looking to where @wandering-hat-guy quite literally wandered off to.

Hmmm. ]

Bowl of soup in hand, Wanderer entered the room again. Excusing Kazuha watching him as him simply following the only thing moving within the room.

"Here," Wanderer slowly offered the bowl, waiting until Kazuha grabbed ahold of it. "Don't force yourself to eat if you can't."

What, am I suddenly not allowed to be silent? And I know, it was an exaggeration.

Would, but now doesn’t seem like the time.

..do I get.. the option not to answer..?

[ Kazuha chuckles a bit, having nodded to @wandering-hat-guy and Cyrille in thanks each time it seemed fit, having then carefully set the bowl in his lap with the blonde’s assistance. ]

I’d.. rather not talk bad.. about someone I care for, you know..?

Rather not waste the opportunity to get actual sleep. ]

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Reaching Cyrille's bedroom window, @wandering-hat-guy tucked Kazuha closer to his chest, making sure not to accidentally bump the other against the frame as he climbed through.

[ Deciding that his conversation with @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine had finished(for now), he pauses and frowns just a little. ]

..I just realized it’s probably been significantly longer than those 5-10 minutes we agreed on. We should probably go make sure they didn’t explode out there, right?

Cyrille is already shifting to get up, face turned towards the bedroom.

"Oh, they're definitely here. I recognize the creak of that window opening."

In fact, he only shudders because of the sudden disappearance of the warmth he had been provided with before. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

At the shudder, Wanderer adjusted the scarf around Kazuha's neck to try and return some warmth to him.

He momentarily glances over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine , then briefly glances over Kazuha and-

..wait a moment. ]

"Oi, wake up properly. I need to ask a few things and I'd like you to not be asleep until I know you can safely wake up after. Hey."

[ As of now, nothing so far seems to be actually infected- the soaking mentioned earlier may have just been blood seeping through poorly wrapped bandages.

He does wince at all the treatment and touching being done, making some “annoyed” mrrrrrrm noise before closing his eyes and slightly turning his head away from everyone else. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

"Kazuha." The tone was softer while still demanding focus; hoping it would get the man to listen.

[ Scaramouche’s eye momentarily, just very lightly twitches before he goes to scoot a bit closer to his brother, suddenly feeling at immense unease.

Something’s off.

In a familiar sense, which made it worse. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

It doesn't look like anything will need an insane amount of stitches or anything, at least... But it's worrying that he can't make @kaedehara-of-the-crux wake up.

For now, he starts placing gauze over the worst injuries and wordlessly guiding Wanderer to press down on them while he uses medical tape to secure them in place.

"Come on... at least wake up enough to complain coherently."

[ Kazuha’s eyes open to their half-lidded stance, the noise from earlier repeating as he shifts his head away more. ]

..’m up.

[ Though, a nap does sound appealing.. though again, it wouldn’t be appreciated by @wandering-hat-guy or anyone else right now. He’ll just have to put it off once more. ]

Only once Cyrille was finished working on that injury did Wanderer move again, placing a cold hand on what he could reach of Kazuha's forehead.

"Focus. It told you not to sleep, remember?"

Looking to @the-6th-harbringer, he paused again, unsure what to make of his expression. With a slight narrow of his own eyes, Wanderer cocked his head in question.

Upon noticing he was being looked at (which didn’t take long), he blinks to Wanderer staring in return for a moment before shaking his head and waving his hand in dismissal, for now.

He’ll bring it up later- after he gets actual confirmation.

..though.. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

Finishing up with the first aid, Cyrille then securely tucks a blanket around Kazuha and checks his pulse to make sure it's still steady.

"Think you can eat something before you pass out?"

Oh, hey, this room has been super quiet. He had been expecting Scara to be trying to distract Wanderer.

So Cyrille glances up to narrow his eyes at him, clearly asking what the hell is up with you?

( @kaedehara-of-the-crux )

[ Kazuha blinks, then looks slightly up to the ceiling in thought. ]

…can try..? Might.. take me a while..

[ He then looks over @wandering-hat-guy , then over to Scaramouche, but that only lasts a moment before he just nods. ]

..okay. sorry..

He looked over at the sound of Kazuha's, meeting his gaze with a small hum. Removing his hand after he was sure Kazuha's head was cooled off enough.

"So long as you try, it should be alright."

There was a delay between Wanderer shifting his position and properly standing back up again. Pocketing his hat ribbons that had previously been used as a makeshift bandage for Kazuha's arm.

(@the-6th-harbringer)

[ Scaramouche looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine as well, brow slightly raising then furrowing- a quick shift from mild skepticism, of sorts, to some kind of detached worry.

Mm. ]

"Would you mind getting the soup from the kitchen, Wanderer? Scara and I are both down a hand, and it would be a waste if we spilled or dropped it. It's just on the stove."

He starts gently propping @kaedehara-of-the-crux up with pillows so he can eat properly.

Then he gives Scara another Look.

[ Kazuha slightly slumps at first upon being sat up, then makes sure to actually keep himself upright so he doesn’t just flop over and fade into atoms or something (exaggeration).

He then slightly rubs at his own arms, blinking sleepily to the rest of the group with a small smile. ]

..thank you.. for your help.. genuinely..

( @wandering-hat-guy )

(..?)

Wanderer glanced at Kazuha, then @the-6th-harbringer, running dubiously functional thoughts through his head before nodding.

"..sure. I'll go get it."

It took a second before he actually started walking again– a bit stiff– but once he started he was out of the room shortly.

[ Scaramouche gives his brother a small wave as he goes, but now he feels something suddenly very off (not in the same sense as.. the other thing) and looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine . ]

Why are you staring at me as if I’ve just shattered half of my face?

"You're being too quiet. Share your thoughts with the class."

He grimaces slightly.

"Also, I would look very different if you shattered half your face."

Glancing at @kaedehara-of-the-crux, Cyrille raises an eyebrow.

"Is your guys also this dense half the time?"

[ Kazuha blinks in some sort of surprise at being talked to, then chuckles and shrugs. ]

I.. wouldn’t say dense, that’s a bit.. mean..

[ He does look over to Scaramouche and slightly tilt his head, then looking to where @wandering-hat-guy quite literally wandered off to.

Hmmm. ]

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Bowl of soup in hand, Wanderer entered the room again. Excusing Kazuha watching him as him simply following the only thing moving within the room.

"Here," Wanderer slowly offered the bowl, waiting until Kazuha grabbed ahold of it. "Don't force yourself to eat if you can't."

Reaching Cyrille's bedroom window, @wandering-hat-guy tucked Kazuha closer to his chest, making sure not to accidentally bump the other against the frame as he climbed through.

[ Deciding that his conversation with @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine had finished(for now), he pauses and frowns just a little. ]

..I just realized it’s probably been significantly longer than those 5-10 minutes we agreed on. We should probably go make sure they didn’t explode out there, right?

Cyrille is already shifting to get up, face turned towards the bedroom.

"Oh, they're definitely here. I recognize the creak of that window opening."

In fact, he only shudders because of the sudden disappearance of the warmth he had been provided with before. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

At the shudder, Wanderer adjusted the scarf around Kazuha's neck to try and return some warmth to him.

He momentarily glances over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine , then briefly glances over Kazuha and-

..wait a moment. ]

"Oi, wake up properly. I need to ask a few things and I'd like you to not be asleep until I know you can safely wake up after. Hey."

[ As of now, nothing so far seems to be actually infected- the soaking mentioned earlier may have just been blood seeping through poorly wrapped bandages.

He does wince at all the treatment and touching being done, making some “annoyed” mrrrrrrm noise before closing his eyes and slightly turning his head away from everyone else. ]

( @wandering-hat-guy )

"Kazuha." The tone was softer while still demanding focus; hoping it would get the man to listen.

[ Scaramouche’s eye momentarily, just very lightly twitches before he goes to scoot a bit closer to his brother, suddenly feeling at immense unease.

Something’s off.

In a familiar sense, which made it worse. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

It doesn't look like anything will need an insane amount of stitches or anything, at least... But it's worrying that he can't make @kaedehara-of-the-crux wake up.

For now, he starts placing gauze over the worst injuries and wordlessly guiding Wanderer to press down on them while he uses medical tape to secure them in place.

"Come on... at least wake up enough to complain coherently."

[ Kazuha’s eyes open to their half-lidded stance, the noise from earlier repeating as he shifts his head away more. ]

..’m up.

[ Though, a nap does sound appealing.. though again, it wouldn’t be appreciated by @wandering-hat-guy or anyone else right now. He’ll just have to put it off once more. ]

Only once Cyrille was finished working on that injury did Wanderer move again, placing a cold hand on what he could reach of Kazuha's forehead.

"Focus. It told you not to sleep, remember?"

Looking to @the-6th-harbringer, he paused again, unsure what to make of his expression. With a slight narrow of his own eyes, Wanderer cocked his head in question.

Upon noticing he was being looked at (which didn’t take long), he blinks to Wanderer staring in return for a moment before shaking his head and waving his hand in dismissal, for now.

He’ll bring it up later- after he gets actual confirmation.

..though.. ]

( @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine )

Finishing up with the first aid, Cyrille then securely tucks a blanket around Kazuha and checks his pulse to make sure it's still steady.

"Think you can eat something before you pass out?"

Oh, hey, this room has been super quiet. He had been expecting Scara to be trying to distract Wanderer.

So Cyrille glances up to narrow his eyes at him, clearly asking what the hell is up with you?

( @kaedehara-of-the-crux )

[ Kazuha blinks, then looks slightly up to the ceiling in thought. ]

…can try..? Might.. take me a while..

[ He then looks over @wandering-hat-guy , then over to Scaramouche, but that only lasts a moment before he just nods. ]

..okay. sorry..

He looked over at the sound of Kazuha's, meeting his gaze with a small hum. Removing his hand after he was sure Kazuha's head was cooled off enough.

"So long as you try, it should be alright."

There was a delay between Wanderer shifting his position and properly standing back up again. Pocketing his hat ribbons that had previously been used as a makeshift bandage for Kazuha's arm.

(@the-6th-harbringer)

[ Scaramouche looks over to @cyrille-leclair-de-fontaine as well, brow slightly raising then furrowing- a quick shift from mild skepticism, of sorts, to some kind of detached worry.

Mm. ]

"Would you mind getting the soup from the kitchen, Wanderer? Scara and I are both down a hand, and it would be a waste if we spilled or dropped it. It's just on the stove."

He starts gently propping @kaedehara-of-the-crux up with pillows so he can eat properly.

Then he gives Scara another Look.

[ Kazuha slightly slumps at first upon being sat up, then makes sure to actually keep himself upright so he doesn’t just flop over and fade into atoms or something (exaggeration).

He then slightly rubs at his own arms, blinking sleepily to the rest of the group with a small smile. ]

..thank you.. for your help.. genuinely..

( @wandering-hat-guy )