Re: Svarik and the company II

[VisAnastasis]

Demon, despite many talents, could not do one thing - heal, alas. However, he did his best, to try to treat the wound as well as possible. He cleaned it carefully, and put lot of strong peculiar spirit medicines, to help it feel better and mend properly. After he put the balm and healing herbs, he wrapped the hand in bandages. He remained for few second then, deep in thought, kneeling before an actor. He enveloped his healthy palm over the wound lightly, though, as he shyly used his cooling powers - to soothe the injury with its pleasant coldness, hoping it will help numb the pain, at least.

[Mirach]

"Thank you, that helped," Senecio sighed with relief. "I think I should better get to writing now, if I have to be finished until the evening..."

[VisAnastasis]

" It's just 15 pages. I know you can do it. " Tide encouraged him. " How does your head feel, though, with the wine and painkiller from last night? If you have a headache and if you'd like, I could.. ahem... help a bit with that.... You'd write easier if it hurt less, wouldn't you? "

[Mirach]

"Could you? That would make this writing thing much easier..." Senecio admitted."I thought yesterday that I won't have to worry about the hangover..."

[VisAnastasis]

" Well, I don't want to make you throw up or something, as you just took painkiller... But, yes, I can help on other ways. " Tide chuckled little shyly. " If you give me consent, of course. It's like water bending, like last night - only not involving quite just blood. I am good at it, I often do it for Hans, when he's under stress. It will bring more harmony to your brain, make your mind clearer, easier to focus. I can stop, if you decide. If you are in for it... Just lie down, please, and relax. Sooner you do, sooner I can start, and sooner you can get to writing... "

[Mirach]

"That sound like another cool ability," Senecio said. "If it doesn't work for me, it's fine, I brought this upon myslef. But if it does, it would be nice..." He lied down then. "But If I relax too much, I might fall asleep..." he murmured.

[VisAnastasis]

" If you fall asleep, I will not let you sleep over two hours, I promise. " Tide smiled a little. When he was assured he had consent to do this, demon made himself more comfortable, shyly sitting down on floor beside him. He then reached for him. He placed his injured hand, that he didn't have to move much, on nape of actor's neck, and the other, he placed upon his forehead. Touch of his fingertips was cold, refreshing, just like water. He just closed his eyes, to feel his path best, before he lightly started to massage Senecio's head, while slowly starting to work his magic - it was unclear to non listener what he was doing, but it was very pleasant and soothing, as demon seemed to know just right how to doze touch of his strong cooling fingertips, to lessen the pain. It was not touch upon the soul, but still was a little owerhelming, despite it felt very nurturing and relaxing, as if it was feeding into some feeling of safety and security, clearing out the mind from pain, worries and stress.

[Mirach]

The actor moaned quietly with the pain slowly leaving and the touch helping him relax. He fought it for a while, but the he indeed fell asleep.

[VisAnastasis]

Tide grinned a little, content with that. He kept his work, to make sure he slips into some good dreams with good vibes, and only then, did he slowly stop. He just watched him quietly for a moment, as if still somehow astonished by the events, not daring yet to believe in possible happy outcome with threat of Death lingering over them. They were still strangers, but he did dare believe that with care, something more, like love, could maybe grow from this companionship, though, so he anew gently covered the actor with his cloak, making sure he is warm and comfortable, so he can replenish his strength better now, when his pain was eased.
He then took one of his books, and he sat down on ground beside bed, not to disturb his sleep, as he started to read, to pass the time, and also to have clearer head to think through what he could do for Erdel, to return his kindness.

[Mirach]

Meanwhiles Svarik got ready to leave, and asked Melody if she wishes to join them, or would rather rest more.

[VisAnastasis]

" I would like to play for you some music, when you return, my Sun. " girl admitted with little soft smile. " You will be safe with Erdel, I know, so I  would like to stay and sleep little more, this once. "

[Mirach]

"Alright. So I will go with my two bodyguards," he winked at Xia. "Let's fly then, and land somewhere out of sight near the 4th city."

[VisAnastasis]

Xia nodded eagerly, fluffing up, seeming all proud of her new calling and job. She let king mount her, and then, they flew out, to the 4th city, as king instructed, landing somewhere near out of sight, before going to search for mansion where Hans told them Jake worked.

[Mirach]

Svarik knocked on the gate of that mansion, after they found it.

[VisAnastasis]

It was a quite high established area, and they would not get far, without an acceptance letter of recommendation Hans had written for them.
With it, after couple minutes, they were allowed entrance, and after some meaningful handshakes from people that knew Hans well, as well as Sage and Tide, they were allowed in, into the beautiful, lavish old style mansion, and then, to the kitchen.

And there - beside one oven, cutting down the ingredients for some meals all while quickly preparing some more, with skill and excellence in his performance, among strangers, was he, a familiar face... Jake. He looked almost somewhat older, as if what he had been through had aged his soul somehow, but it was, no doubts, still him, beneath the southerner clothing and with clouded brow.

[Mirach]

Svarik approached closer, but waited for Jake to notice him, as he didn't want to startle him.

[VisAnastasis]

It took a moment, but with commotion in the kitchen coming from their presence, Jake finally noticed them, and he gasped. Shock turned to a surprise, and then, despite he frowed a little bit, not sure why they're here, he couldn't help but be pleasantly surprised.
" My friends! Oh, my, what an unexpected turn of events! " despite his eyes looked old and weary, he managed to smile, as he left the table and came to them. " Whatever brings you here? " he asked, as he, despite kingship and all that, here, felt more on equal grounds with them, as visitors, and first he heartily embraced the vampire, with lot of warmth and fondness, and then he turned to king to greet him too.

[Mirach]

"We are on vacation for a few days, and we heard you are working here now. Well, more like we came on vacation in this this direction because you are here too. I missed you..." Svarik said, embracing Jake.

[VisAnastasis]

Jake couldn't help but chuckle at such formulation, and with king's freedom, he responded the same - embracing back Svarik firmly and heartily, with fondness. " I missed you all guys, too... " he said warmly then. " Lord requires brunch for his kids soon, so I have to get back to work, but if you'd only give me some twenty minutes, half hours at most, I could take a brake so we can talk some more. "

[Mirach]

"We could help you, if it's not something complicated... or not, depends if the lord allows strangers around his food..." Svarik suggested.

[VisAnastasis]

" I am sorry, I have no idea how you got here, but please, don't touch anything, or I could end up charged for treason, hehe! " Jake chuckled a bit. " But here, you can sit down here, and if you see anything around you'd like to eat, I'll sneak you out a plate or two. " he winked, seeming a little bit excited, as if they made his monotonous day with his visit - and after he assured they are seated comfortably, he rushed to finish his obligations.

[Mirach]

Svarik indeed looked around, and unmistakably recognized meals that Jake prepared, and asked for a few bites of those for himself and Xia, althout he was still hesitant about meat and so avoided it.

[VisAnastasis]

Xia as well was still hesitant about meat, but after she made sure it's meal with vegetables, and that no souls were in there, she grinned, and ate.

Jake was pleased with king's excellent and correct spotting of his dishes. He put all his skill to finish this as soon as he could, and in some twenty minutes, he wrapped up everything, and had someone cover for his shift, so he could go with meadow king and others to spend some time with them.

[Mirach]

"Can we go to your room or somewhere where we would have more privacy?" Svarik asked. 

[VisAnastasis]

" If you'd rather we sit down that go somewhere so I can show you around the town, alright, I have a little room close by, so yes. I shall make us some tea. " Jake offered, and led them there. He seemed timid a bit with it, but he led them to it. It was humble and small, without much embellishments or personalization, but it had a bed and two old but nice armchairs, and it was tidy and clean.