[This is, as far as she can remember, the first time Donnie has returned a gesture of affection. She will not comment on it, but she will take note of it in that attentive, deliberate manner of hers.
He doesn't need more scolding.
Shu sighs again and stops squeezing Donnie so hard, allowing him to take the lead in seeking comfort.]
You are very brave. And compassionate.
But a silly goose nonetheless. There is valor in knowing to retreat if things go awry. Next time, I will have you study the writings of Yan's finest general, Sun Shih-Tsu.
I heard you succeeded in freeing that woman, in the end.
[He's not used to being scolded, that was ...not fun. He's also not used to people being worried about him enough to yell at him.
It's okay Shu, he's used to bone-crushing hugs from his big brother so this isn't too bad. Just going to cling for a bit because he'd be a big fat liar if he said he hadn't been scared during that fight.]
Mm. Captain Harlock did. [He just likes calling him captain after finding out he's a captain.] I was...kind of busy getting caught in another spell.
[Which was somehow even worse than getting fried! At least his being a target gave Harlock a chance to rip that stupid slave crown off of that girl's head.]
Please, my blood pressure cannot take more details.
[She shakes her head.]
I will have a talk with Phantom Harlock about allowing children to soak up enemy fire. [Similarly, Shu has never dropped the habit of calling him that.] ...But you are unharmed outside of superficial wounds? That is what is most important.
[He's not sure if 'Drain' has any long-lasting effects or if it's just everything all compounded from the fight and pushing himself past his limits trying to help keep the Empire off their tail when they made their escape.
...not that he's going to tell her that part, given how upset she is just from hearing he'd gotten involved in a fight with a mage.]
[She begins, then cuts herself off after she sees the expression on his face.]
...Never mind.
You must rest as long as you need. After such an ordeal, it is no wonder. I will bring you nourishing and blood-replenishing meals so you need not exert yourself unnecessarily.
[This sounds like more Yanese mysticism, but she will not belabor it.]
[That he doesn't protest that prescription says a lot. Anyway, that would just take more energy and he's sure Shu wouldn't be above tying him to the bed or something to make sure he didn't overexert himself.
He hesitates, glancing down at his hands before he holds them out.]
[With a smile. It is heartening to know that Donnie understands her so well.
Shu tsks and frets over the bandages as she gently unravels them, and though it appears she is looking for something to criticize, she is slightly disappointed at the fact that the Corsair healers did a reasonable job. Still, she frowns at the raw and enflamed new-growing flesh.]
I am sure it is itching terribly.
Here.
[There is a strange vibration and a sudden shift in the atmosphere, and suddenly, there are sprouts budding underneath their feet in the middle of the street. It elicits the question of whether she scatters seeds merely for show, but either way, her ochre green hands glow with a cool light as she holds them a half inch from his injuries.
There is a sensation of cooling water, as if he has soaked them in a calm stream.]
Unbearably. [He keeps catching himself from scratching at them every now and then, but he likes to think he's done a pretty good job of avoiding it. Still, he hates seeing the clear reminder of what happened and it shows on his face.
Shu's magic is always fascinating. He's totally not biased because it involves plants growing inexplicably around them, but the feeling as whatever she does touches his hands makes him sigh in relief.]
I will make you a salve from yarrow leaves and aloe. It will ease the itch and any lingering pain.
[The little sprouts around them wave gently in the air as if rustled by an invisible breeze. Shu lifts her hands away, and though the cooling sensation will eventually fade, for now, he should feel a reprieve.]
I estimate you will be recovered in a week to ten days. Until then, you should gently flex and stretch your burn injuries so that any scar tissue does not tighten and restrict future movement. Unfortunately, this will probably feel unpleasant.
...This does not mean, by the way, trying to tough it out and carrying a stack of books to the library.
[This reproach is less ominous, even if still pointed.]
[He flexes his fingers a bit, nodding as he takes note of her suggestion. Not looking forward to the 'unpleasantness', but not regaining full mobility of his hands is out of the question.
The turtlekin pouts a bit at that.]
I didn't think it was that taxing...
[Ugh, he sounds like he's whining. He hates whining.
A week or two is so long though. Definitely not something to be spent in bed. He still has so much to do, too!
Just barely, he manages to keep from rubbing at his hands out of anxiousness as he looks down at his feet for a moment, mentally deliberating.]
I was thinking of trying to go by home, some time next month. Would...you come with me?
((Good night- or Good morning when you see this!))
[At that, a soft smile blooms upon her face. Like the morning sun cresting the top of a hill, it banishes any further severity of expression.]
I would love to. Whenever you wish, I will be there.
[No need to embarrass him with any further commentary. She can only imagine how much emotional back-and-forth it has taken to get him to this point. Shu picks up the books she had set back on the floor earlier when she had swooped in for a hug and adjusts them in her arms.]
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Date: 2025-01-24 01:04 am (UTC)He doesn't need more scolding.
Shu sighs again and stops squeezing Donnie so hard, allowing him to take the lead in seeking comfort.]
You are very brave. And compassionate.
But a silly goose nonetheless. There is valor in knowing to retreat if things go awry. Next time, I will have you study the writings of Yan's finest general, Sun Shih-Tsu.
I heard you succeeded in freeing that woman, in the end.
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Date: 2025-01-24 01:15 am (UTC)It's okay Shu, he's used to bone-crushing hugs from his big brother so this isn't too bad. Just going to cling for a bit because he'd be a big fat liar if he said he hadn't been scared during that fight.]
Mm. Captain Harlock did. [He just likes calling him captain after finding out he's a captain.] I was...kind of busy getting caught in another spell.
[Which was somehow even worse than getting fried! At least his being a target gave Harlock a chance to rip that stupid slave crown off of that girl's head.]
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Date: 2025-01-24 01:24 am (UTC)[She shakes her head.]
I will have a talk with Phantom Harlock about allowing children to soak up enemy fire. [Similarly, Shu has never dropped the habit of calling him that.] ...But you are unharmed outside of superficial wounds? That is what is most important.
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Date: 2025-01-24 01:35 am (UTC)Mostly. Just been tired.
[He's not sure if 'Drain' has any long-lasting effects or if it's just everything all compounded from the fight and pushing himself past his limits trying to help keep the Empire off their tail when they made their escape.
...not that he's going to tell her that part, given how upset she is just from hearing he'd gotten involved in a fight with a mage.]
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Date: 2025-01-24 01:44 am (UTC)[She begins, then cuts herself off after she sees the expression on his face.]
...Never mind.
You must rest as long as you need. After such an ordeal, it is no wonder. I will bring you nourishing and blood-replenishing meals so you need not exert yourself unnecessarily.
[This sounds like more Yanese mysticism, but she will not belabor it.]
Here, may I look?
[She gestures to his bandaged palms.]
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Date: 2025-01-24 01:55 am (UTC)He hesitates, glancing down at his hands before he holds them out.]
They feel mostly better.
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Date: 2025-01-24 02:30 am (UTC)Shu tsks and frets over the bandages as she gently unravels them, and though it appears she is looking for something to criticize, she is slightly disappointed at the fact that the Corsair healers did a reasonable job. Still, she frowns at the raw and enflamed new-growing flesh.]
I am sure it is itching terribly.
Here.
[There is a strange vibration and a sudden shift in the atmosphere, and suddenly, there are sprouts budding underneath their feet in the middle of the street. It elicits the question of whether she scatters seeds merely for show, but either way, her ochre green hands glow with a cool light as she holds them a half inch from his injuries.
There is a sensation of cooling water, as if he has soaked them in a calm stream.]
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Date: 2025-01-24 02:38 am (UTC)Shu's magic is always fascinating. He's totally not biased because it involves plants growing inexplicably around them, but the feeling as whatever she does touches his hands makes him sigh in relief.]
Ooh, that feels good.
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Date: 2025-01-24 03:45 am (UTC)[The little sprouts around them wave gently in the air as if rustled by an invisible breeze. Shu lifts her hands away, and though the cooling sensation will eventually fade, for now, he should feel a reprieve.]
I estimate you will be recovered in a week to ten days. Until then, you should gently flex and stretch your burn injuries so that any scar tissue does not tighten and restrict future movement. Unfortunately, this will probably feel unpleasant.
...This does not mean, by the way, trying to tough it out and carrying a stack of books to the library.
[This reproach is less ominous, even if still pointed.]
((signing off for the night, goodnight!))
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Date: 2025-01-24 04:02 am (UTC)[He flexes his fingers a bit, nodding as he takes note of her suggestion. Not looking forward to the 'unpleasantness', but not regaining full mobility of his hands is out of the question.
The turtlekin pouts a bit at that.]
I didn't think it was that taxing...
[Ugh, he sounds like he's whining. He hates whining.
A week or two is so long though. Definitely not something to be spent in bed. He still has so much to do, too!
Just barely, he manages to keep from rubbing at his hands out of anxiousness as he looks down at his feet for a moment, mentally deliberating.]
I was thinking of trying to go by home, some time next month. Would...you come with me?
((Good night- or Good morning when you see this!))
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Date: 2025-01-24 05:45 pm (UTC)[At that, a soft smile blooms upon her face. Like the morning sun cresting the top of a hill, it banishes any further severity of expression.]
I would love to. Whenever you wish, I will be there.
[No need to embarrass him with any further commentary. She can only imagine how much emotional back-and-forth it has taken to get him to this point. Shu picks up the books she had set back on the floor earlier when she had swooped in for a hug and adjusts them in her arms.]
I'll take these for you. Shall we go together?
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Date: 2025-01-24 06:13 pm (UTC)Donnie smiles faintly, not that he'd expected Shu to say no, but he's happy all the same that she's agreed.]
Okay.
[He nods then.]
Sure, I wouldn't mind the company.