Rebirth

[willowleyton]

erickaholloway‌:

I hope so too, Will. Do you want me to stay with you for a while?

I’m okay, Luke’s been keeping me company. Besides, we don’t know how this works...if it’s something you’re immune to now or if you can get it over and over again like strep throat. You should keep your distance. 

[erickaholloway]

I don’t know why I’m the first one to recover when there are so many who were sick before me. Maybe it’s just a previously-Holistic-turned-Immortal thing. But hey, wine never tasted better. 

[willowleyton]

You feel better? That’s great, Ericka. Maybe there’s some hope after all

[willowleyton]

erickaholloway‌:

I stopped aging. Doesn’t mean I can’t still die from other means. Probably not drinking enough blood, for instance. Maybe a magical virus. I’m kinda still alive at all because of magic. My theory is that my second death isn’t going to have the same results as the first.

Being afraid that I’m on the same path isn’t an appropriate reaction? I don’t want anyone to die, Willow. It sucks that someone did when this place is supposed to be a sanctuary. But with how I’ve been feeling and how little blood does for me now, I can’t help but picture myself in the same position. Or draining all of those humans dry before I die anyway. I don’t want either of those fates but I don’t know how to get off that path. I’m trying. But it looks like even trying has its end in this if it continues. 

Obviously you’re allowed to be scared, we’re all scared. But the way it sounded was that you were making Augustin’s death about you and it’s not. Yes, it has an impact on all of us, but it’s not about anyone but him. I didn’t get a chance to get to know him but his life and his death are not about us. Does that make sense? Maybe that’s not how you intended things to come off and I apologize if I misinterpreted things; my head is...kinda fuzzy. But you chose to become what you are now, so... consequences of that choice are yours. Augustin didn’t choose his fate. That’s the difference and that’s why comparing his death to you feeding on human ‘juice boxes’ -also a bit insensitive, if we’re being picky- is really and truly not the same.

I love you, you’re my family and goddess knows I don’t have a lot of that left. That’s honestly why I want you to know how people might interpret the things you’re saying because I don’t think you mean it the way it’s coming off. Please don’t be mad

[willowleyton]

WHAT BODY PART ARE YOU ?

HEART

A heart in a cynical sense feels nothing, it simply carries through all the blood, all the oxygen, all the components the other parts that do feel need. An ugly organ, misshapen and strange when held in the palm of your hand. Yet, it is the centre of your being. It is the core. Even when you try to act unaffected, it is your heart that gives you away, skipping a beat, fluttering in excitement, halting dead in terror. You have so much of it to give, you just haven’t learned to discern who is and isn’t worthy of it yet. Hold onto it. Do not whittle it down, carve names into the flesh that you cannot erase. Remain patient, remain astute, and remain loving.

[willowleyton]

erickaholloway‌:

We can die from this?! 

I’m sipping my life source from a juice box over here. What the fuck….

Of course we can die, Ericka, Well... we can, anyway. I know your coven calls themselves immortal, but I don’t imagine any of you were intending to test that theory so soon

On the other hand... and I say this with love, that’s not exactly the most sensitive way to react to the fact that someone just died...

[willowleyton]

lucas-jackson‌:

What is all the shouting about? Is someone else hallucinating again?

You should probably go check... I’d offer to go with you but that’s maybe not the best idea.

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eden-talbott‌:

I don’t know what would make a magical disease airborne or not, honestly. Could it be transmitted through touch? Using each other’s… crystals? No, wolves don’t get sick. And Victoria’s kind of a special case as a person anyways so I don’t really know that we can base anything on her. I’m not suggesting avoiding interaction completely, just… trying to keep those of you who are sick away from each other so you don’t get worse and maybe don’t transmit it to the healthy witches. Although honestly, at this point it’s more for your comfort and safety.

I’m expecting the world’s finest magical cocktail as soon as you’re okay.

That’s the problem, none of us do. As far as I’m aware, nothing like this has ever happened before? or if it has, it’s wiped out covens quietly because it’s not like we can walk into a hospital and say my magic is broken. Before the hunts they’d have thought us crazy and after they’d just kill us. From what Ericka’s told me, Aija is the closest thing we have to a magical scientist, followed by Lucio and Thierry, and I know Aija working as hard as she can. Plus she’s trying to make sure our lack of magic doesn’t make the wards fail and get us all killed. It’s a very stressful time, so please forgive me if I’m snippy. And, for the record, I’ve literally never had my own room before coming to Carden, I always shared with one of my siblings who aren’t here and I can’t decide if that’s good or bad right now, so being isolated is not as comforting as you might assume

Luke and I are almost done here. I’m sure that, as beta, you have more important things to do than wait for Schrödinger's fainting spell. Thank you for being concerned, Eden, really

[willowleyton]

lucas-jackson‌:

Blue jar, coming up. Hey, I’ve been close by the last day, but have not been smothering have I? You let me do the keep an eye on you thing, you finish up, and then we get you to bed and some rest. Maybe one of these potions for you. 

You’ve been fine, you’re actually helping instead of scolding or acting as though us witches are getting sick on purpose out of some reckless irresponsibility. I appreciate it, honestly. Please forgive me if I’m a little crabby, I’ve never been the best patient.

Alright...last step. Just going to make a few of those herbs bloom and then this is ready. Well, sort of ready. The magic part is done but it needs to sit for at least thirty minutes before anyone drinks it to really let things steep. Then it can be poured off into jars or cups or goblets or whatever vessel people feel like drinking out of. 

[willowleyton]

eden-talbott‌:

Not an attitude, just a thought said out loud. That maybe he was sick and you didn’t know and that could be why you’re sick now. From being close to him.

I want you to get better either way, cocktail or no cocktail. That’s kind of the point of trying to get you to a safe place. Although I would never say no to a good cocktail at an appropriate time. Tell you what, save it for me for when you get better okay? We’ll have celebratory ones.

We’ve all been in close proximity, I don’t think it’s airborne. As far as I’m aware, Victoria and her wife are still sharing a room - though I’ve been told wolves don’t get sick, so she may not be the best example. Regardless, even in a house this big we’re in close quarters. Short of sealing everyone in some sort of hermetic bubble, there’s no real way to avoid interaction and look for a cure. 

Not just cocktail. Magic cocktail. But fine, once I’m better. 

[willowleyton]

lucas-jackson‌:

One of my foster homes did the church thing. We did get an egg hunt so you missed out.

Okay. I only half believe you so how about I stick close just in case. 

Clearly, we went to the wrong church

That’s fine, stick close -- actually, grab me the blue jar over there? I’m so close to being done and then all of you wolves can stop worrying about me. Don’t misunderstand, I appreciate the concern, but it’s a bit smothering. 

[willowleyton]

eden-talbott‌:

So he may have already been sick and you two could have caught it from him by being so close…

Sit over there with Amaya? Sit over there with Amaya. Okay. No. If Amaya is here and Luke is coming right back, then they can handle it. One of them can sit next to you while you do it so that if you pass out, they can move you away from all of the magic and chemicals and glass. The other one can carry your things upstairs for you as soon as you’re done. And no stairs for you. I do not trust you around stairs. And also I need a shot of Fireball or something but we don’t have time for that.

We don’t actually know how this is transmitted, so lose the attitude, please. We’re all just doing what we can to help, you included, I know. We don’t have a healer and I’ve been trying - in vain, it seems - to fill that role to the best of my limited ability

Tell you what, If my magic holds when I’m finished with this, I’ll make you a cocktail that will have you rethinking your sassiness and praying for my recovery. And I’m not going to pass out, I’m too stubborn to prove all of you right for hovering.

[willowleyton]

eden-talbott‌:

Why did you do a ritual with a sick person? That’s… okay. Okay, this is fine. We’ll figure it out.

Sorry, Beta overrides thirsty bitch. Or you know what would be even better? I can wait here until he comes back and then escorts you upstairs and you two can finish this in your room.

He wasn’t sick when we did the ritual, it was before he got sick. Sort of just before

I really don’t mean to sound rude, but you can’t move these right now, they’re in a delicate state and if you ruin the potions I’m making with what could be the last of my magic I will cry. So just...sit over there with Amaya? Or find one more wolf and then the four of you can each hold one of my limbs and frog march me upstairs once this is finished but I need to finish 

[willowleyton]

lucas-jackson‌:

What did you see? Or did you think you see?

Well I’m not leaving your side, so I will definitely walk you to your room. I’m not going to leave you there either if things are about to go all sideways for you. How’s your head? Eden said witches were fainting and stuff.

A priest. Which I recognize is ridiculous, I’ve only ever been in a church once when I went with a friend for easter -- I thought we’d be hunting for eggs but no, we got to hear about religious necromancy

I have a headache, but I’m not going to faint. 

[willowleyton]

lucas-jackson‌:

Woah, what do you mean? It’s only been you and me Willow. I just stepped out to go grab a drink. Are you sure you saw someone?

Luke? Yes, I saw...

Eden and Amaya think I’m hallucinating, but I don’t have time for that so we’ll deal with it after because if they’re right, my magic is about to be on the fritz. So, we need to finish these potions and hope the changes actually make a difference, then I can teach other witches how to make them. Also, I may have promised them you’d walk me to my room. 

[willowleyton]

eden-talbott‌:

Who did you most recently have contact with? Did it happen to be someone who is sick?

Cute. I respect the nod to your threesome, but it’s not going to work on me. You know where you can finish those potions? In your room. On your bed preferably so that if you pass out, no one has to catch you.

Lucio, Ericka, and I did a ritual - he needed original magic, he and I have been working together to try and figure out what we can. 

Was really hoping that would distract you. It’s fine, Luke will be back in a few minutes, he can help me finish and then I promise I’ll go upstairs. 

[willowleyton]

amayafalco‌:

Fine. I swear I’m not intentionally trying to be annoying. We’d just feel a lot better if you and the other witches were to at least get some rest. And sure, I suppose I can be your delivery woman.

I will, I promise. I’m not a martyr, I just want to finish this while I can

[willowleyton]

eden-talbott‌:

Fell asleep and hallucinated a man? No. I don’t think so. I am going to very strongly advise that you let me make sure you get to your room safely.

You know what they call a hallucination when you’re asleep? A dream. I’m sure that’s all it was...they are going around

Like I told Amaya, as soon as I finish these potions I’ll go lay down. You can both hover if it’ll make you feel better. I swear, the last time two beautiful women tried this hard to get me in bed I enjoyed it a lot more.