Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 6, 2010 11:00:55 GMT -5
(from Asher cont'd) Vincent laid Ellie gently down on a cot in the infirmary, then moved to find something to clean her wounds with. He filled a bowl with warm, soapy water and a washcloth, and gently bathed the blood, dirt and sweat from Ellie's face, neck and arms. He guessed the wounds were self-inflicted from her violent thrashing. The poor woman... what had she been dreaming that would have caused her to hurt herself?
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Apr 6, 2010 22:33:10 GMT -5
Hoshi knelt beside Ellie. The hair around her face was matted with dirt and dried blood; he pushed the dark locks back so that he could see her face. The visions he had witnessed were far too personal to relate to Vincent -- he felt a bit guilty for viewing them himself.
He placed his hands gently on either side of Ellie's neck, reaching out his magic to her. He could feel the musical rhythm of her heart thrumming in her chest, and her slow, steady breathing. He could feel the abrasions on her skin, and while they were fairly minor, healing them would ease the pain and save them from infection.
He knitted up the tiny cuts along her arms and face, cleansing them of germs as he did so. He was vaguely aware of Vincent washing away the blood and grime.
When she was fully healed -- it didn't take much, most of her trauma seemed to be psychological -- Hoshi pulled back slightly, sitting next to her. He debated waking her up, but as long as she was sleeping peacefully, it would be best to let her rest. As long as he was near her, he could protect her.
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 6, 2010 22:42:39 GMT -5
Vincent finished cleaning Ellie up and moved back to rinse and dry the bowl of water and the washcloth, and put then away. Coming back to Ellie's bedside, he sat down beside Hoshi and watched the healer in silence, wondering if there was anything more he could do. He wanted to stay with her, intending to stay at least until she woke up, and he knew Hoshi would want to do the same.
Vincent still wondered what on earth Ellie had been seeing and hearing that had caused her so much pain and fear, but he hesitated to ask. Something that painful was probably extremely personal, and he had no business prying. He simply sat in silence, taking one of Ellie's hands and holding it gently in both of his own, feeling with relief how much warmer it was.
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 6, 2010 23:08:43 GMT -5
Ellie came to slowly-- at first she thought she was dreaming again. Her eyelids felt heavy as she opened them, and when she attempted to raise her head to glance around she found that the combination of grogginess and fatigue kept her from doing so. Her body felt like it was made of lead.
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 6, 2010 23:10:49 GMT -5
A slow smile came to Vincent's face when he saw Ellie return to consciousness and open her eyes. He massaged her hand gently, speaking softly to her. "How are you feeling, Ellie?"
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 6, 2010 23:13:13 GMT -5
Ellie blinked. "Tired," she managed, though this came out hoarse and mumbled. Her eyes stung and her throat hurt. Recollections were starting to come back to her. Asher...
No. Ellie furrowed her brow and pushed those thoughts away.
"Where am I?" she croaked, not quite coherent.
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 6, 2010 23:16:14 GMT -5
"In the infirmary," Vincent answered, not letting go of her hand. "I brought you here a few minutes ago. Hoshi took care of your wounds... you've had quite a rough night." He didn't ask what had been happening in her mind, not wanting to bring back painful memories. "Do you need anything? Perhaps some water?" He had noticed the hoarseness of her voice, and remembered her sobbing and hyperventilation.
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Apr 6, 2010 23:27:40 GMT -5
Hoshi let out a quiet sigh of relief, pressing the back of his hand against Ellie's forehead. "How are you feeling?" he murmured, his voice tense. "Do you think you can sit up?"
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 6, 2010 23:31:19 GMT -5
"I'm--" Ellie coughed-- "fine. Considering." One corner of her mouth lifted in a half-smile. "Please," she said in response to Vincent's offer. With her free hand, she braced herself on the cot and pushed herself slowly into a sitting position. She wasn't particularly sore, but her body wasn't responding to commands very efficiently. She attributed it to strain.
"How long was I out?"
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 6, 2010 23:36:14 GMT -5
Vincent got up to pour a glass of water, replying over his shoulder as he did so. "You were sleepwalking for quite some time before I found you. Then you woke up for a minute or two, and then you passed out again for a few minutes. Hoshi found us as I was bringing you inside."
He came back and gently held the glass to her lips, letting her sip from it. "Korlian found you sleepwalking and kept you away from the woods. I got to you when he screamed for help, and I kept you still and calm while Korlian ran for help."
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 6, 2010 23:42:20 GMT -5
"Thank you." Ellie sipped at the water carefully, wincing as she swallowed. "Sleepwalking?" Sip. Her voice came more readily now, currently tinged with confusion. "I've never done that before." Still and calm. What had she done?
A chill ran down her spine. Her hand found Hoshi's and clasped it.
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Apr 6, 2010 23:55:34 GMT -5
Hoshi watched Ellie quietly for a moment, his fingers gently rubbing hers. She seemed so calm, at ease...
"Do you remember anything?" he asked, his voice soothing.
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 6, 2010 23:59:17 GMT -5
Ellie's gaze found the wall ahead and stayed there for a moment, before looking at Hoshi. "Not really," she lied. "I can recall running through a forest, but that's about it." Aside from the cage, and Asher, and the pain...
"It's all kind of a blur."
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Apr 7, 2010 0:09:57 GMT -5
Hoshi pursed his lips. It had been rather traumatic... Perhaps it was best if she didn't quite remember it.
Hoshi stared at her for a moment, then pulled her close, tangling his hand in her soft hair. "You had us worried," he said quietly. Beneath the scent of dirt and blood, she still smelled faintly of lavender. "I'm glad you're okay."
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
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So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 7, 2010 0:19:22 GMT -5
Ellie's brow furrowed. She rested her forehead against the side of Hoshi's neck and made a sound that was meant to be a forced chuckle but came out as more of a squeak.
"I seem to worry people a lot," she murmured. And she felt horrible for it, because she knew it was true. First Samhain, and now this. Ellie's eyes started to burn again and she closed them against the fresh tears that threatened to well up. She didn't want to cry again. She took a shuddery breath and leaned into Hoshi. He was solid. Warm. She wrapped one arm around his waist and forced her thoughts away from the Fae and the forest. She was safe and among friends.
One question managed to worm its way tot he forefront of her mind, though. She had to wonder how she had broken free of whatever had drawn her to the trees.
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Apr 7, 2010 0:57:47 GMT -5
Hoshi squeezed her lightly around the waist, closing his eyes. He felt much calmer now, with her awake and in his arms. It was finally sinking in that she really was safe.
"We worry because everyone loves you so much," he said, smiling softly at her. It was not until after he said it that Hoshi considered exactly what he had said, and what he had meant by it.
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 7, 2010 1:11:39 GMT -5
From her position, Ellie could feel Hoshi's voice as much as hear it. As he spoke, she felt a smile tugging at her lips. His words had more of a healing effect than any spell could have. The tension eased from her back and shoulders and the last dregs of fear ebbed from the edges of her mind. She felt secure in his embrace-- nothing could harm her here.
Discretely, Ellie tilted her head and kissed the edge of Hoshi's jaw.
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Apr 7, 2010 18:53:46 GMT -5
The spot on his jaw tingled, still warm from her kiss. He turned down toward her, sliding his hand up against the back of her neck and, without so much as a second though, pulled her close and pressed his lips against hers.
After what seemed like a very long moment, he seemed to remember that he and Ellie were not alone in the room. He pulled back a bit, not quite looking at Vincent. Hoshi ran a hand through his hair. He smiled sheepishly.
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 7, 2010 19:03:27 GMT -5
Vincent stood quietly, letting Hoshi and Ellie have their tender moment -- heaven knew they deserved it. He smiled in response to Hoshi's sheepish look and laughed softly. "Don't let me interrupt." Ah, love was in the air.
Strange, Vincent thought, how people seemed to be brought further together by stressful circumstances... first Jason and Zephyros in October, now Hoshi and Ellie. He supposed he and Diana counted too, though they had already been close for two years prior to that other night in October.
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Post by Hoshi Yogo on Apr 7, 2010 19:27:54 GMT -5
Hoshi chuckled slightly, blushing a pale shade of pink. He could still feel Ellie's lips warm and soft on his.
He gave Ellie a lopsided grin. "So, um." He really had no idea what to say, except he felt more than a little awkward.
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 7, 2010 19:39:39 GMT -5
It was times like this Ellie was glad to have hair long enough to hide behind. She bit her lip and smiled sheepishly at Hoshi before half-facing Vincent. Her curls obscured a good half of her face.
"Hi there, Vincent," she said. They were the first words to come to her mind-- which was saying something, because at the moment her head was swimming.
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 7, 2010 19:53:56 GMT -5
Vincent couldn't help but grin at his friends' sheepishness. "Hello there, Ellie."
He knew he should probably be embarrassed at having watched the two lovebirds in the midst of a very tender moment, but he knew they both deserved the sort of peace only a lover could give to a person. Especially Ellie, who had had the far worse night.
Besides, Vincent knew what it was like to be madly in love with someone. Sometimes the world just vanished around a couple, leaving only each other. That was exactly how he felt when Diana was close to him... when they kissed...
Steady on, Vincent. Back to the present. He smiled at the two others in the room, with half a mind to leave them be and half a mind to stay a while longer. Ellie would be fine with Hoshi here. Her wounds were cleaned and healed, and she was much calmer, and perfectly safe.
He smiled and reached over to Ellie, giving her shoulder a gentle squeeze since her hands were wrapped around Hoshi's body. He started to stand up, giving the impression that he intended to leave, but fully ready to stay if Ellie should want him to. It was her choice.
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
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So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 7, 2010 20:00:46 GMT -5
Ellie's expression softened. She saw Vincent stand, and suddenly thought to voice the question that had occurred when she woke up. Vincent might know. In fact, Ellie was sure Vincent would know.
"Vincent?" Ellie curled her fingers into the fabric at the back of Hoshi's shirt and paused, thinking how to word her question. "Do you know... what woke me up?"
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Vincent Hawk
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Post by Vincent Hawk on Apr 7, 2010 20:10:51 GMT -5
Vincent slowly sat back down, his eyes on Ellie. He should have known she would want to know that. His face and voice were calm as he spoke to her.
"I was singing to you," he replied, "at first to calm you down. You were thrashing and screaming; I held you down so you wouldn't hurt yourself further, and I started to sing. Thankfully it worked... you calmed down in a few moments, and then you woke up. Whatever you'd been dreaming of was upsetting you terribly, so I sang some more to calm you again. You passed out, and I brought you inside."
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Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros
Keme
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So many things I'd say if only I were able; but I just keep quiet.
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Post by Elliestraaeln Evans-Barros on Apr 7, 2010 20:31:54 GMT -5
Ellie's eyebrows shot up. Vincent had woken her up? By singing to her? It took a few moments for that fact to sink in-- that something so simple as a loved one's voice could get through to her in a time like that. She was certain she owed Vincent-- and Korlian-- her life.
Somehow, the words thank you couldn't seem to form. Ellie opened her mouth to speak, and instead she was struck by a recollection of a voice from her dream. It had been a warm, calm voice.
Nothing's gonna harm you... Not while I'm around...
"You're an angel, Vincent," she managed.
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