sacredpath | pc: jiaoqiu

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[she's here, too, and she can't help but be curious, but she remembers that he was kind, too, when it was her memory. she doesn't want to pry into his life, but she also doesn't want to leave him here alone to watch this by himself.

it doesn't take too long, anyway, for her to start to suspect what she's about to see - he doesn't look good when the memory starts and the situation is getting worse, and she remembers what he told her, that he was torn apart by wolves.

even so, she shudders, holding back her own terror, when the mauling comes. she'll rush to take his arm.]

Jiaoqiu. Are you alright?

[it was smart. very smart. a brave thing to do with no options left. but god, what a horrible way to die.]

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fried

[ well, he startles.

she takes his arm, and he startles so hard he nearly rams into the glass, like he was so lost in it he didn't see her coming. didn't hear her coming. but it's just a momentary jump, and after a second, he wraps his fingers around her wrist and looks in her direction, and - well, this close up, the dullness of his gold eyes is a little more apparent.

a beat, and then: ]

Shadowheart. [ a little breathless. ] I... yes. Of course.

[ his ears pin back. ]

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sacredpath

[oh. alright.]

...The poison? It still troubles you?

[even after all these weeks, he still can't see well?]

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fried

I'm fine.

[ instinctively. firmly. and then after a moment: ]

It...

[ he struggles here. he doesn't want to admit his weakness, prideful as always. ]

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sacredpath

It...?

[go on.]

From:

fried

... It doesn't change anything. But yes. My lack of eyesight is a permanent condition.

[ ... ]

I'm surprised that I can see at all. But then again, I didn't expect to wake up again, either.

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sacredpath

It seems like a raw deal, really.

[to be brought back to life but still have to suffer from the physical problems of what caused your death.

for a doctor? seems like a huge problem.]

Even though you were ready to accept your death, would you take the chance to return?

From:

fried

[ his whole life here has been squinting very, very hard at injuries and trying to memorize layouts it's a nightmare

as for the question, he hums. ]

I plan to, yes. My work won't be finished until Feixiao is cured.

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sacredpath

Good.

[firmly.]

I don't dislike your plan, but it seems a terrible waste all the same. I suspect you're capable of much more than simply a vessel for poison.

From:

fried

[ this makes him laugh, actually, and he reaches to rest a hand on her arm. ]

I'd like to think so. Thank you. [ ... ] I hope that you understand that I'd like to keep my sight as mostly a secret.

I'd prefer for people to not think of me as incapable of my job.

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sacredpath

Of course. I won't mention it, though I will hardly think so.

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fried

I appreciate it. And I believe you, but I'll wait to see it in practice.

[ he just really does not like it when people baby him, even when it's completely rational for someone to ask if he wants help because he can't see the food he is attempting to cut up with a knife. ]

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sacredpath

Am I being monitored to ensure I don't fuss overmuch? You shall not be disappointed.

[she wouldn't fuss at all she'd at worst be openly scathing.]

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fried

[ he huffs out a laugh. ]

I suppose I had nothing to worry about, in your case. You and Anders both.

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sacredpath

I am not the fussing sort. I don't suppose he is, either.

[though apparently he knew this lore ALLI]

But should you ever need a pair of eyes, I'm happy to provide, whilst you provide the numerous other skills I am sadly lacking.

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fried

Haha. We can balance each other out with skills we do or do not have.

The only thing I've been incapable of doing so far is watching the expulsions. Neverah used to describe them for me, but...

[ y'know. ]