Week 3, Monday - Shirasu

[fragileprophet]

[It's somewhat early in the day when Ion goes looking for Shirasu. He made a promise to someone after the trial, but with so much going on and his own livelihood in question, he hadn't had a chance to do so sooner. Politely, he knocks on the door to his dorm.]

Pardon me?

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[wagashis]

Those feelings are very rarely wrong.

[he has an idea, even if he doesn't know the details of it. a passing fear is one thing, but people don't describe themselves as deeply frightened unless it's something more.

he gives ion a small smile of his own in response, though. it's small, but softens his features just slightly, in a way that never happened with those polite smiles of his.]

Should you need anything else, you're welcome to find me, even if all you need is to not be alone.

[a thoughtful hum, and then he adds slowly, carefully considering his words-]

Ah, and if you ever feel uncomfortable being around someone alone... tell me before you go, and I will try to see to it that you have help. I'm afraid I can't explain further than that.

[it would be mutually beneficial, really. it's a way to try to gather more information.

-but something about that small voice and his fear of his own counterpart just doesn't sit right with shirasu. when he says 'someone', mostly he means the other ion.]

[fragileprophet]

[Ion's smile starts to lose its panicked, spooked-deer edge at Shirasu's words. He stands, picking his staff back up from where he leaned it beside him.]

I'll keep that in mind, thank you. I can't offer too much myself aside from my healing, but if you or anyone else you know finds themselves with another injury, I'm happy to assist in any way that I can!

[He should probably ask...questions...about that help but...Shirasu said he couldn't explain, so it would be rude to ask?]

[wagashis]

[ion honey you really should ask questions? but shirasu appreciates that he doesn't, and stands when ion does so that he can see him out.]

I'll remember it-- and thank you for offering, Ion.

[after a brief pause--]

You mentioned knowing another healer, didn't you? If they don't have the same drawback you do, and they're willing to consider it... I would appreciate if you could find out.

[maybe he'd be able to come to his senses about it if it doesn't mean giving those scars to someone else, he thinks.]