when johnny comes marching home

[ayu_nee]

Who: Everyone
What: Returning from the draft!
When: Midnight on the 7th and on
Where: Anywhere
Summary: Open post for post-draft returning and reaction, for those not in the plaza. If you're in the plaza, go to that log; if you're not, feel free to post here. ^^
Rating: Varies.

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[distressedude]

Mm... [He nods, but his worries likely won't alleviate until he sees them again.]

...I think I'd like to try washing up first. While I still have some energy left.

[silversnowfall]

If you need assistance in walking there, I'll help you.

[distressedude]

[He's not even going to try hiding this. He was already somewhat unsteady on his feet and with him being so tired, it was amazing he made it back to the House alone.]

I'm going to need a little help keeping myself steady...

[silversnowfall]

All right.

[and she will even help him stand from the chair.]

[distressedude]

[Which was probably for the best, because the moment he stands up, a sharp pain in his head makes him wince and let out an involuntary whimper. He resists the urge to bring his hand up to his forehead.]

...s-sorry, just a bit of head-rush.

[silversnowfall]

Ion, it's very late, and half of the healers in the village are likely in no state to be able to help you if something is wrong. ...For your own sake, be truthful.

[they're not harsh or angry or frustrated words. Just worried ones.]

[distressedude]

It's nothing that won't benefit from me trying to relax right now, Nephry. I promise I'll tell you about it after... but right now, I'd rather the next time I sit down be in the bath.

[And he means that. He has no intention of hiding his head injury from her. He'd just rather be more comfortable while explaining it.]

[silversnowfall]

[The best response she can give him now is to nod, say nothing, and help him keep walking all the way to the bath.

...But the bathing part he will have to do on his own.]

[distressedude]

[He can handle that much, at least.]

Thank you, Nephry... though if it's not too much trouble, could you knock on the door in a little bit, just in case I start falling asleep?

[silversnowfall]

If I haven't fallen asleep myself by then.

[leaving him to it. What she will really do is turn down his bed, and bring a set of pajamas to leave outside the bathroom door, and bring another mug full of tea to his room, along with a glass of water.]

[distressedude]

[This is why Nephry is the best mommy.]

[The hot water stings the scrapes on his arms and legs, but he knows better than to try healing them himself. Once he's mostly clean, he just leans back and relaxes a bit... once he got used to it, stinging aside, the water felt nice.]

[silversnowfall]

[Knock knock. It's already been ten-ish minutes.]

Ion?

[distressedude]

[Oops.]

[Might wanna knock again Nephry. He is on his way to dreamland.]

[silversnowfall]

Ion?

[Her voice was sharper that time. There are worse things than falling asleep, after all.] Fon Master?

1/3

[distressedude]

[A bit of a splash.]

A-Ah, sorry. I'm awake, mom.

2/3

[distressedude]

[.........]

3/3

[distressedude]

Nephry, I mean.

[He is almost too tired to be embarrassed. Almost.]

...b-but I am awake, really.

[silversnowfall]

It's been a while.

[distressedude]

...a while?

[silversnowfall]

Nearly fifteen minutes now. I just wanted to make sure you were all right.

[distressedude]

Oh. I hadn't even noticed... [How long had he been drifting off for?] I should be getting out soon, before I really fall asleep in here.

[silversnowfall]

There is a change of clothes for you outside this door.

[and she will go wait somewhere else now for him to get ready]

[distressedude]

[Ion waits a bit until he's sure she's not by the door anymore before lifting himself out of the tub and drying off. None of his cuts looked too serious, so he just goes ahead and grabs his clothes to get dressed.]

[His head still aches, but now it's more of a dull ache than a stabbing one. He's still moving a little uneasy as he comes down the hall, keeping on hand trailing against the wall just in case.]

[silversnowfall]

[She'll get him about halfway down the hall, taking his free arm so he has something better to lean on the rest of the way to his bed.

Really, she ends up having to put him to bed far too often. It continues to surprise her that he's so fragile.]

You don't have to tell me anything, Ion. Especially now. You should sleep.

[distressedude]

[He sighs softly once he's sitting on his bed. Now that he no longer smelled the dirt and blood that had dirtied his hair and clothes upon arriving, he felt... calmer.]

No, I'll be all right for a little longer. But there is something I need to tell you. Something that happened during the draft.