winds_voice | 19 - [Video] - Backdated to Thurs 9th Jan

19 - [Video] - Backdated to Thurs 9th Jan

[Whoever's watching the feed right now can probably tell that something's not quite right. Not only does Eley look blackened and sore as if he had been scorched somehow, but the tree behind him also looks as though it has met a similar fate, with shattered branches and charred bark.

And in his hands, he's holding some remnant of what might have been a scarf at one time, though right now it looks like nothing more than a rag.]

Why would anyone do this? How could they... enjoy such a thing?

[He sounds tired, disappointed, though that quickly turns to bitter anger.]

Edmundo the Blade has made an enemy of me. He has shown nothing but disrespect. I should not have let him get this far. If only I was not so complacent, so tied to the path of peace, this would not have happened. My tree...

[Yes, he's more concerned about the tree than he is about himself right now.]

If anyone knows a way to repair the damage, I would be grateful to you.

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...I am not sure.

[And even though Spock tries to reassure him, Eley still feels reluctant to leave the tree behind. Still, he can't help but listen. He's going to try and get up, push himself to his feet, though the movement seems to agitate his wounds and he soon finds himself back on the ground.]

It is difficult to move. It hurts... but perhaps if I were to take it slowly, I could find a way.

[He may or may not be implying the need for some support here without asking outright.]

[Spock's brows furrow in worry, and he kneels down next to Eley.]

Where does it hurt the most?

[Spock had brought cream with him, but once he had seen Eley up close, there was little he could do here.]

[Was 'all over' an appropriate response to that? He tries to focus on the sites of the pain to see if he can pinpoint anything.]

The burns are the most painful. The impact of the exploding device was shocking yes... but my skin is damaged far more than the rest of my body, I believe.

[Indeed, Spock could see a lot of second degree burns... thankfully not much in the third degree. Still, these had to be treated immediately.
Spock bends forward...]

Please hang onto my neck, I will carry you to my home.

[After a moment more, Eley gives a nod and pushes himself up again, wrapping his arms around Spock's neck for support. It was still difficult, but he managed despite the pain.]

Thank you for your help...

[Spock doesn't say anything at first, merely waiting for Eley to wrap his arms around his neck, then easily picks him up. He's careful not to knock the blanket away...or put too much pressure on any of the more serious burns.
He starts to walk them away from the decimated tree, and towards his house.]

You are welcome Eleytheria... I am sorry that your home was damaged.

...I am more ashamed that I could not defend it. I made a promise to protect it and instead it lies in ruins.

[He really did have to stop ending up in Spock's arms like this though. He wished he was stronger, so he wouldn't have to keep relying on his friends to heal him.]

There are times when we have to realize that some things are out of our control. It is not your fault Eleytheria.

[Just like the destruction of Vulcan wasn't his fault. But... they all knew in a way, it was.]

But... it was controllable. If I had not held back, if I had attacked with greater ferocity... he would have fallen. None of this would have happened.

[The truth was, he felt that it was his fault, and he couldn't help but wonder what he was going to do about it now. Was it right to feel the need to fight back?]

[Spock's brows furrowed.] I have reason to believe it would not have been so easy. My own home fell prey to that very same man. The Captain, Doctor McCoy, Miss Arya and myself are in a new house...

[Yeah, Spock sounded frustrated.]

...I am sorry. Yet given that reason, I only feel the need to confront him even more. He must be stopped before he ruins everything and harms more people.

I am only grateful that you were not hurt in the attack. I hope the others were as lucky.

[He pauses before realising Spock had brought something else up of importance.]

You have moved? May I ask where you are living now?

[He'll find out soon enough of course, but he might as well try to get used to the new location.]

I agree... however, I believe he is already gone. I am uncertain if he was brought on by the Malnosso, or a very irregular individual who was brought here like the rest of us.

[Spock hums...]

House number fourteen. Very close to where we were living before. We are still across the bridge. [It would have sucked to have had to move away from his very amazing neighbours.
They crest another hill... and there is the small bridge crossing a small river that Spock was talking about.] It is that house there.
[It is slightly larger than the previous one...] I will unfortunately have to build my lab from scratch... again.

[Well that was frustrating to hear. If he really had gone then he didn't have the opportunity to pay him back for what he had done. Eley sighs... it seemed as though he would be left alone with these dark thoughts.]

If he has gone... at least we will be safe now. I only hope he was not a construct of the Malnosso. My opinion of them was soured long ago...

[He'll just try and focus on the other subject at hand for now, since the house is ahead. At least it was nearby, so he wouldn't have to change his course too much to get to it.]

If I had any knowledge about your lab, I would offer to help...

[Though they both knew what happened last time he tried to tinker with it.]

That is very kind of you. [When they reach the house, Spock manages to open the door, and get them inside. There's no one around right now... but he's sure Doctor McCoy will be here soon.]

I can treat some of your injuries now, however, it would be wise to wait for Doctor McCoy. Would you be comfortable in allowing him to see you?

...if you have the capability to heal me then I will accept what you or anyone else has to offer.

[He assures him. He had to regain his strength after all, and if he could do it faster than via his own natural ability, he couldn't turn down that offer.]

I will do what I can. [Spock gets out the disinfectant and cooling cream and reaches a hand out.]

May I see your arm? [Gotta start somewhere.]

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Re: [Action] Wanna fade here m'dear? ^_^