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[winds_voice]

[So with all the cold and snow that's been blowing around Luceti lately, Eley's finding that his human body isn't quite as strong as he thought it would be. Living a nomadic existence, he's been wandering the forest and the village, staying out in the cold for days (and nights) at a time, but now it seems to be taking its toll...

Anyone passing by the outskirts of the village might find the Spirit just sitting in the snow, all bundled up in all the winter clothes he'd been given for Christmas, shivering and sneezing and looking rather sorry for himself. Anyone with the power to will sense that he's pretty sick. He seems to have no energy to move and is trying to conserve it by staying in one place.

If he doesn't want the sickness to get worse though, he'd better muster up the energy to go and find some shelter somewhere!]

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[winds_voice]

[Medicine wasn't far advanced in most parts of Aether, and even if it was Eley would have little use for it as a Spirit there. So he wouldn't have minded the lack of an offer at all.

However at the suggestion of an alternative, Eley seems... interested. That is until he hears the name of it. Now he looks slightly uneasy again.]

Mind meld? How does that... work?

[spohkh]

I am a touch telepath, I have the ability to manipulate certain cerebral functions such as pain receptors.
It would merely be a matter of mentally connecting with you on a non-invasive level, thoughts and memories would be left untouched.

However, if the idea is distasteful to you, there is no pressure to do so. [Spock waited patiently, to see what Eley would say...]

[winds_voice]

[Even the description he's given sounds a little... invasive. Spirits weren't used to being touched and since he wasn't supposed to have feelings to begin with, sharing them with another seemed awkward to Eley.

He would like the pain to be gone though. Really, this was partially a test of how much he trusted Spock and his word.]

I... will admit that the idea does lead me to feel rather anxious. However... I would also like to be rid of this pain. Perhaps we could attempt it.

[Just don't be surprised if he feels a little tense right now...]

[spohkh]

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<Spock nods and lifts his hand... but hesitates...]</small>

I... cannot see your face. May I ask that you guide my hand to your head?

[winds_voice]

[He was preparing for whatever was to come when he notices Spock hesitating... Oh, of course!]

...all right.

[He says after a moment, taking the Vulcan's hand and placing it on his forehead.]

Will this do?

[spohkh]

Indeed.

[Spock moves his hand so that his fingers are placed over the psy-points on the side of Eley's face...]

Please, relax.

My mind to your mind.... my thoughts to your thoughts....

[They were plunged into inky darkness.... but it was warm...]

[winds_voice]

[Relaxing wasn't something that Eley was particularly good at. At least not when he was away from home and the soothing tones of the musicians of Agkelos, or the angelic scenery. It was hard to do so when he was feeling so unusually ill as well, but the Spirit knew that if this was going to work properly he'd have to try his best. So he closed his eyes and just tried to let himself go.

He wasn't sure if it would be a pleasant sensation or not, whatever was to come next, but he was surprised to find this strange darkness so... warm. Just that alone helped him to relax further, he was sure it would take the ache out of his muscles as well as stopping him from feeling so tense.]

[spohkh]

[The warm sensation spread through Eley's mind, seeping into his senses and easing away the pain.

this was a shallow meld, thoughts and emotions would not be present... only warmth.]

[winds_voice]

[Honestly if that did start to happen, Eley would likely have been freaked out enough to just... stop the whole thing. As it was, this was actually rather pleasant, and the Spirit began to forget what was even really happening, just enjoying the relief.

Any thoughts he would have would have been in relation to how this is possible, what exactly was occurring in his mind and body, all the questions he could ask. Instead he stayed silent.

Mmm, he didn't often desire sleep but right now it would definitely be good, he thinks.]

[spohkh]

[Spock inhales and draws his hand from Eley...]

I believe you are capable of sleeping now correct?

[winds_voice]

Mmm?

[Oh, right sleep... He takes a moment to open his eyes and get his bearings before realising just what happened.]

Ahh, yes... I believe sleep would be for the best. Are you... all right?

[spohkh]

[Spock regards Eley with a look...or at least would have if he could see properly...]

I am fine, though I thank you for your consideration. Please, make use of the room that has been made up for you at the end of the hall.

I bid you goodnight Mister Eleytheria.