Chaos Plot Reactions!

[thefinaljedi]

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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[windandrain]

Oh? And which god would that be?

[She's only half teasing, she learned long, LONG ago that humans are finicky about accepting spiritual beings as such]

Why am I considered odd? Likely for the same reasons humans consider me odd. I have different views than they do.

[thefinaljedi]

She'd love to hear you say that, even if she'd be blushing profusely.

[He laughs gently]

And I'm sure she'd say the same about you.

[wise_maiden]

[She tilts her head at that, and gives a weary smile.] Oh...? That's very kind of you, Aang, thank you. I'll be fine, so you don't have to worry.

[thebellthatbinds]

[Biting back a soft sob Sabriel squeezes her eyes shut, letting it out as a shuddering sigh as she presses her face to Adele's shoulder. There's just so much pain, so much regret and frustration at her weakness and failure...but right now, it all slowly leaks out of her with the quiet, reassuring stroking of Adele's fingers through her hair.

By the time Sabriel has regained her composure she's just so tired. For a second, Sabriel sees herself and Touchstone embracing after the call of Astarael fades into the darkness of the Reservoir, taking the Dead, and her father with it into Death. It had been a lifeline for them both...and right now, Adele was her lifeline.

Giving the older woman a gentle squeeze she pulls back enough to look up at her, her dark eyes only a little red.]

Are you alright Adele? Did he hurt you?

[thefinaljedi]

If you're sure.

[He's not convinced]

I'll be working in the clinic from now on. I've actually synthesized some medicine from home. Just some basic stims and chems to help with migraines and such, but I think they'll be useful.

[folklorist]

[ He tenses for what seems like several seconds as Adele moves around to his front. He was expecting something harsher a slap or act of aggression towards him. It was never anything compassionate when he was back in his world. He had lost the one person who would ever do something like that for him. He doesn't expect the hug because he doesn't think he deserve it. But he doesn't expect a lot of things for himself after this type of thing. He looks confused and then shaken. And then there is just a deep rattling sob that comes out of his throat despite his best efforts to keep it at bay and to not breakdown in front of her. But he's weak, weak enough that he couldn't stop Apep and weak that he hurt so many people. People who still want to have something to do with him despite knowing what he is and what's residing within him. He doesn't understand. And so Adele's gray and black and white figure is blurred by tears as he stands stiff as a board not knowing what to do while she hugs him and accepts him back into the house, accepts him still as a friend. ]

[thefinaljedi]

So I heard.

[He holds out an apple, this time using the Force to float it over, so he can take a seat. It'll bob there until she's ready]

Was it this Apep creature possessing him that drained you?

[faithfulflame]

Well, you'll just have to learn a spell to do so.

[And then she laughs ever so slightly. They could do with more laughs, these somber teenage heroes]

I'm glad you like it. And I hope you like the locket as well.

[wise_maiden]

He didn't give a name, but... yes, that's probably what it was. [She's not ready to try snacking on the apple just yet -- mostly because the topic of conversation isn't helping to revive her appetite just yet -- but she'll reach for it so it doesn't have to float out there any longer than it has to.] Thank you.

[thebellthatbinds]

[To be perfectly honest, Sabriel really just wanted to go home but if Saori was waiting for her then it would be best to go along with her request. Especially seeing how she's a Goddess, and Sabriel knows quite well what happened the last time she fought something as powerful as that. Quietly, Sabriel nods and falls into step beside her.]

...Were you waiting for me?

[Action]

[fleurdesel]

I'm not overly surprised, Aubergine.

[She's seen shades of something more beyond the forgetful, cheerful woman that Grune is most of the time. It's something old, stern, but still kind. Beyond that she doesn't know and won't ask. Grune is as she is, and will always be considered a friend.]

You've been resting enough?

[Action]

[redjacketthief]

It's Law's house; pretty hard to not relax here.

[Said with a smile. He'd been able to get a good sleep for the first time in the better part of two weeks under this roof, and had come to understand the younger but startling mature doctor a little better. Even with all of the chaos, it was a worthwhile payment for it.]

How about you? Do you need help figuring out who to go to until you get yourself a little straight? I've got a small list of emergency contacts.

[fleurdesel]

If it becomes uncomfortable I will let you know.

[There's irritating, then there's a symptom that needs to be treated. At this point it's still the former.]

I'm certain that it will be more than useful, Luke. They'll be an excellent addition to the pharmacy.

[windandrain]

I was.

[She gives Sabriel a 'Don't You Give Me That Look' face and heads towards House 44, slowly. They can walk and talk]

I wanted to check on you. I...should have done so immediately after I encountered Apep, and I was remiss in that duty. And...in doing so...

[She trails off, her expression turning downcast]

[fleurdesel]

Soleil. I will tell you every day if you need to hear it. I do not blame you. You are a good man with good intentions. And you are my friend.

[She's about to step back and give him his space when he sobs. Then. Well. She leans in and tightens her arms around him, rests her head against his shoulder. Rubs his back in small circles- he's not pushing her away or trying to leave, and like hell will she step back now.]

[fleurdesel]

You, of course.

[Saori was without a doubt a deity. This wasn't taken on faith- this was fact. There was nothing to question here.]

Different views make life interesting. If everyone saw everything the same way there would be no growth or change.

HOLY MEANT TO SEND THIS BEFORE WORK, BATMAN

[quicktoanger]

"Nothing to be sorry for. Sometimes people are assholes. My point is, I don't think you're one of them.

If you want time alone to heal, if you want to work out the frustration or the anger or the pain, whatever you want to do, that's fine. But don't expect me or anybody else in this village to hate you."

[savedtheworld]

I'm glad, then. I don't even really understand what happened, but... I wanted to make sure that I see you.

[fleurdesel]

[It's not the first time since the shift ended Adele has envied Levarre. This, all of this would be so much simpler if she could just reach across and soothe that pain and sorrow with a mental hand. All she has now are her arms and quiet words in French. They never feel as though it'll be enough.

But it's all she can do, so it's what she offers. If Adele rocks subtly on her feet as she did when comforting Fleur as a toddler, well. No one will know or blame her.]

...

[For the first time Adele makes a snap decision that is antithetical with her usual way of handling things. She lies.]

I am a little bruised, but that has healed over. I'm fine Sabriel.

[thefinaljedi]

That is what I was told by Lupin. Apep. Some Chaos god.

[He nods, acknowledging her thanks]

I've got something that may help. A medicine I synthesized from home. I use it to recover from severe Force drain, it'll help you recover faster.

[thefinaljedi]

I hope so. I've also managed to make some formulas to recooperate from lost energy. They were meant for me, should I lose Force Energy again, but I tended Raine Sage with one, and it worked well.

[Action]

[fleurdesel]

I meant your shoulder Lupin.

[She's been...flitting from place to place. The cot in her office has held her comfortably for quite some time now, when she can manage to sleep.]

Gambit has offered to let me stay with him. As has Rett. After that I could stay with Saori for some time- it depends on how long it takes for me to be able to stand the sight of house 46.

[windandrain]

You are too kind.

[Serious now]

That isn't what the older gods want, you know. Change weakens us, if it doesn't include us.

[Action]

[redjacketthief]

Daisy. Smoker. Grell. Anyone of them would likely stay in the barracks with you if the heights bother you, since they all live above the fourth level. The Strawhats might be a good bet-I've spoken with a number of them, like Robin and Nami. Pity that Luffy has gone home...

Dresden is a good bet too, and he can protect you from magical foes fairly well.

[A lopsided shrug. It was sometimes nice to associate with so many very dangerous individuals. He had a quick list of who to turn to in emergencies. He rubbed his arm thoughtfully at her insistent question and considered his options.]

...It's not that hard if you use the right pillows in the right places, so that pressure isn't placed on it. It also stops some tossing and turning in the middle of the night...

Even though it's quiet, it's almost like how the Lakehouse was when Goemon was still here. He wasn't around much and wasn't a great conversationalist, but his presence could be felt.

[A wistful smile. He missed the ronin.]

I've been sleeping with the window open. It's nice falling to sleep to crickets chirping and waking up to birds cooing. Sumire and Amaya are also helpful in that respect.

[folklorist]

[ He doesn't know why but he's grateful for those words. All the guilt and pain and hurt isn't anything compared to what everyone else has had to go through. He could accept that now, he had to. He had to be strong and try to help others more than himself. Apep was sealed for good and Helios was fine. He wouldn't be able to break the seal without the Malnosso intervening or his own will to do so. That would never happen, ever again, and he would try his damnedest to make sure it doesn't. He returns the hug finally if tentatively and uncertainly. ] Thank you. Thank you so much A-Adele. I-I'm sorry I-I haven't been a very good one to y-you or-or Sabriel.

[ Especially not in these last few days. But he can try to get better. ]