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Who: Anyone/Everyone affected by Helios' nasty bout of Possession Sickness
What: Picking up the pieces
When: August 11th/12th
Where: Wherever there was bad mojo!
Summary: Apep, an Egyptian god of Chaos, possessed Helios and wrecked havoc. Those involved are going to have to cope with their injuries, mental traumas, and newfound night terrors!
Rating: R, for possible trigger warnings for descriptions of violence and bad language.

Nothing is ever easy for them House 46 folks. Gawddamn!

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[It had been a few days and, while he wasn't at one hundred percent, Lupin was starting to feel a lot better. The conversation with Luke helped more than he wanted to admit--he was starting to feel more comfortable with the Jedi.

He made the call in the afternoon, after dozing on and off all day and occasionally playing with Sumire. Even though Law and Itachi were quiet, the playful cats more than made up for it. Not that he was complaining. Being around people was more than enough.]

Songbird. [His tone is light and casual, mostly from habit. A liar can't help but lie when under stress.]

Sorry for leaving your place on such short notice there. I figured it was time to get proper treatment, and Adele was too stressed.

...how did it go?

[She'd barely noticed, what with dealing with Helios, sorting out troubles, and attempting to recoup her extremely drained energy. Saori had kept meaning to call Lupin and let her know it was safe]

It was time for you to get treatment. Yes. And it went well enough. Apep was sealed, and Helios was largely uninjured. He only recently woke up, and I let him leave. He'll probably avoid people for a time, but I'll keep my eye on him.

Are you recovering well?

...It's good that Helios is back together. [Not that he would be seeking out the man for a while. The battle was too intense and too fresh--and he had his own problems.] Now we don't need to worry about that happening in the future, right?

I'm...doing better. There was more damage than just the dislocation, so I'm not going to be able to use my arm properly for a while. [That was keeping it light. Immobilization for weeks plus time for strength and flexibility training. Even with Nala's help, it was not going to be quick.]

How about you? You mentioned having problems accessing all of you abilities in this world before. Are you doing okay?

[Forgetting he can't see her, Saori just nods]

Mmm, yes, he's sealed as tightly as I can manage. Only...three people in all the worlds could undo it.

[At his question, she actually blinks. Had she mentioned that to him?]

I...am drained. Very much so. But...I think I have things in order for my recovery. A ritual.

[She had mentioned potential trouble with accessing her other forms while in Luceti, and concern about being able to revert back. Lupin, being Lupin, made a connection with that and the general workings of the barrier.]

That's good then. We don't need to be dealing with that again.

[The mention of her weariness and her plans caught his attention--though wary of intense magic after Apep, he was still curious like any fox would be.]

..What kind of ritual is that?

If the seal somehow breaks, I will deal with Helios. I have made it clear to him.

[A lethal promise, indeed. Her voice is tinged with cold steel, Lupin should get the implication]

An anchoring ritual. I will bind my spirit to the land, and after having done so my energy will replenish normally. As yours would after a meal and rest.

[He caught it, but could only find himself wondering what Helios would do under the weight of such a promise.]

That makes sense. What all does this ritual entail?

Nothing terribly exciting. Meditating in the forest for one week, taking offerings of food, water, and prayer and a great deal of magic that would be rather difficult for me to explain. Suffice to say, it will be worth it though.

[It sounded like something Goemon would do, minus the offerings. Rather, odds were that Goemon would be doing the offerings himself.]

It sounds lonely.

[A social creature like him, it was the only factor that he was going to notice.]

Well, my journal works, and it doesn't require constant meditation, just that I remain in the circle, and meditate and weave magic periodically. Magic needs time to take root.

Thaaat doesn't make it any less lonely~

Oh, I'll be quite alright, little fox. Birds are, after all, solitary creatures. Why, are you worried about me?

Birds also travel in flocks. [a beat.] Look--I feel bad about dragging you into all of this, and you really are a sweet, sweet lady, and--

[He's rambling--and shuts himself up.]

Oh, do go on. I do love compliments.

[Cheeky grin]

[He laughs.]

Songbird. If I say anymore my girl might hear and give me another 'candygram,' only this time it won't be so sweet.

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Oh my, we can't have that, little fox. Miss Fox has naught to fear from me though.

[Her expression changes in the little picture window]

I may need your help though. Something so simple even a baby can do it.

[He laughs--oh, if only Saori knew that Fujiko had demanded that she be referred to as a fox all the way back in November!

The echo of the laugh lingers even as he catches the change in expression and tone. Really, he just needed to laugh.]

Name it, and I'll do it if I can.

Pray for me, little fox. Send me good thoughts, and good will.

[Lupin fell silent, remembering those myriad days spent in the Catholic schools he attended as a kid, with the heavy scent of chalk dust and the intimidating bark of the old nuns. Prayer was a custom then, something a person did as a means of fitting in with the norms of the culture and establishment. Though a decent, if rambunctious student, he never bought any of it. He rode along mindlessly, waiting until his next chance to slip off campus and explore.]

...You know? I haven't even pretended to pray since I was a lad. It's odd to think about. But, if it's you?

That shouldn't be a problem.

Its not hard, little fox.

[She figured he was something of a non-believer]

Just hold me in your mind, and think positive thoughts. Thats all that I need to draw...call it sustenance.

[It's not going to stop him.]

...You're you. That's not a tall order. It's hard not to smile when I think of you.

Then I'll look forward to your kind thoughts. I...should prepare the ritual though. I will speak with you soon, I hope.

I'll give you a call in a few days so you don't get too lonely. We'll speak again soon.

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