Week 2, Tuesday — Waver

[fragileprophet]

[Late into the evening, the only place that Waver will be able to find Ion is in his room. The reason is pretty clear right away: he’s collapsed in exhaustion on his bed, but it seems like more than just his usual dizzy spells. He’s shuddering, broken out in a cold sweat. He doesn’t notice anyone knock or come in. Trouble.]

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[fragileprophet]

[How, indeed. He really doesn't seem like he's experiencing any discomfort outside of dizziness.]

Ah...it seems several people got into trouble today going outside the castle. They all looked so bad, I couldn't decide on just one.

[So, the solution: nearly kill himself.]

I thought because it didn't hurt it wouldn't matter, but I really did try to do too much.

[londonstar]

You absolutely did.

[ he groans in frustration, but continues healing him. ]

If you ever see anything of that nature, then tell me. If I can heal them to an extent, then the damage you'd receive would be less.

[fragileprophet]

But if I can heal them fully...

[He knows before he finishes his sentence that this is absolutely not what Waver wants to hear nor is it the point, and yet.]

Then I don't mind taking the extra damage left over when you heal me afterward!

[londonstar]

Did you not listen to a word that I said?!

[ nope ion, that is definitely not what waver wants to hear. ]

You need to stop treating yourself like something disposable!

[fragileprophet]

[Ion's practically pouting without realizing.]

But...

[It's a hard mentality to shake.]

It's just that everyone can do so much more good than I can, so...

[londonstar]

You're a child. There's so many things that you can still do, even in this place.

[ he rolls his eyes. ]

Feeling useless is something that I'm not a stranger to. Once, I was even willing to die for some sort of acknowledgement. And you know what? It's not necessary. And don't even try to tell me that it's different because you've already died once, because I'll find a way to stop that from happening again.

[fragileprophet]

...I'm sorry.

[He's not sure what else to say. As Waver's healing reaches its peak ability, Ion is left with a brutal looking, but no longer damaging, scar where the wound once was. He feels...guilty.]

Then I...I'll try to find what that is, that I can do.

[londonstar]

[ once waver recognizes that he's reached his limit, he breathes a sigh, pulling his hands away. ]

Your kindness is an ability on its own. However, you must learn the difference between kindness and nearly dying for others. [ he pauses for a moment, and then: ] It would be sad to see potential talent go so soon.

[fragileprophet]

Talent?

[Ion smiles sadly to himself. He wonders what that means. He wonders what he could do, ever, outside of what he’s been expected in the capacity of the Fon Master.]

Someone told me something similar once before...that I could make a brighter future just with my smile. I never expected to hear such a thing a second time.

[londonstar]

Yes...kindness can go a long way in some situations. In others, not so much. [ he huffs. the last thing he wants is for ion to get the wrong idea, especially in this place. ] Always have a degree of caution with when you give your kindness to a stranger, but never diminish it.