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April 14th

[Action]

[Eley really didn't want to be here but he knew that it was for the best. Having succumbed to Ganondorf's powers and finding himself under his control, the Spirit had assumed his dragon form and gone on a rampage. Only after being shot down by his friends, slowly overwhelmed by magic, did he find himself unable to continue. He had returned to his human form as soon as he lost consciousness and woken up in the clinic, in pain and waking from dark nightmares of his previous endeavours.

It had passed and Eley knew he would heal, but he also felt guilty for attacking his friends and he found himself afraid that something like that might happen again in future. Still he was thankful for their help and did not blame them for what they did to him.

In truth, all the Spirit wanted to do was thank them and leave this place as soon as he could.]

April 19th

[Voice]

[His voice is obviously tired, but he decides now is the time to speak out nonetheless.]

Tell me, what has become of the fiend who attacked Luceti? Is it... safe to go outside again?

(OOC: Eley after the Ganon plot! Feel free to visit him at the clinic or just chat with him.)

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[Eley honestly wasn't expecting any visitors if only because he knew his friends had been out there fighting. Perhaps they would be too afraid to go near him anymore... perhaps they were injured themselves. He hoped not.

When someone peers into the room the Spirit doesn't stir right away, just staring at a spot on the ceiling. He's visibly tired, his eyes are dull and his body pale but most of the damage done was internal. When she speaks and comes closer, she can't help but catch his attention.]

...Morrigan? Why did you come here?

Why...?

[The question prompts a worried frown from the succubus, and she pulls up a chair to sit beside Eley's bed.]

I took a small hit while training today... but that's not a big deal.

What happened to you, sweetie? You look absolutely exhausted.

[He might have commented on the training but it was obvious she was more concerned about him right now. Though he still found it strange to be at the receiving end of such worry.

He hesitates to answer. Recalling the ordeal wasn't particularly easy for him...]

There was a great battle in Luceti with... a man. No. A monster. A being who carried a great darkness with him. He... took control of me, made me attack the others.

[He shifts uncomfortably, unable to look at her. He feels rather violated right now and guilty.]

Oh, Eley dear...

[Concern and the faintest of disdain play upon her features, her lips pursed. Gently, hesitantly, she lays a hand on the sheet, a show of silent support.]

How horrible, that someone would take advantage of you in such a way...

...is the beast who did this to you defeated? Or will I have to have words with him?

From what I have heard, he has been defeated. It is... safe again.

[He looks down at that hand as she rests it there as if the act of support was something difficult to understand.]

You should stay away from me and warn the others in case it should happen again. I do not want to face them like that a second time... I do not want them to have to shoot me down as they did before.

...why should I stay away? What would be better... is if someone stayed by your side for a bit, to make sure you recover smoothly.

[Her voice carries an almost uncharacteristic mellowness, and her hand reaches up to touch his shoulder, lightly and gently.]

I won't leave you alone, not like this.

[Eley tenses a little at the touch. He still wasn't used to being touched even by those he considered close so it was really just an instinctive reaction. He looks up at her now, surprised at just how supportive she's been still.]

I am obviously a danger to others. Perhaps not now... but if I were to be manipulated in that way in future then history would repeat itself. I... do not wish to relive past mistakes.

People are most vulnerable... when they are alone.

[Lilith had been the same; she had been manipulated by Jedah so that the other succubus would seek Morrigan out.]

[It made the green haired woman wonder just what lies he wove to others that had been involved.]

I want to be here to help stop the cycle, if it ever happens again.

...

Perhaps you are right. Humans are social creatures. They crave company to feel complete and at ease with the world.

However I am not human. I am not accustomed to feelings of loneliness, of guilt or physical violation. When faced with such things all I wish to do is return to my life as a Spirit. To forget humanity and the pain it causes. Or in this case, to forget whatever other evils lurk across worlds.

[He winces a little. He's getting a little worked up and it isn't doing his condition any favours. His body still hurts, his heart most of all.]

Before all of this, I was happy to be left alone.

Humans aren't the only creatures that desire companionship, you know.

Animals form packs, hunt as one... some even mourn the death of a family member...

Even demons, like myself, are given the ability to feel some measure of emotion...

... What I'm trying to say is, Eley... is that these things are natural. They help us grow, evolve, and learn.

[She's quiet a moment, smiling sweetly at him, before she teasingly adds:]

And even if you tried to push me away, I'd fight you tooth and nail. I'm not some pushover!

...you are a demon?

[Yes he totally didn't know that, shush. He has no concept of what demons even look like okay! He seems more surprised than anything. He had heard of demons as cruel, dangerous beings from others in Luceti but Morrigan seemed friendly enough, at least towards him...]

Why would you... fight so fiercely just to keep me here?

Because I worry for your well-being, of course.

[You showered her with compliments when she came here, and that's enough to put you on her good side for a long while yet, Eley.]

I'd never forgive myself if you ended up hurt, and I could have easily helped you.

I should... thank you then. There are few people in my world who still care for my well-being. In fact, many would question my existence... Spirits are becoming forgotten.

Here however, I feel as though I am treated as an equal. I have... never had so many friends.

[He pauses, his eyes on hers now.]

Anyone who would offer to protect me should gain the same protection from myself as well.