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[ Having been informed that someone had been taken to the castle's infirmary, Rosa had taken it upon herself to visit as soon as she could. It wasn't that she didn't trust the healers and white mages who normally took care of Troia's sick population; Rosa herself just liked to do what she could.

So she knocks once before entering and closing the door behind her. Walking forward, she blinks as she notices that Kain is there. ]

Kain? [ Her tone is surprised and confused, but not upset. ] You are not hurt, are you? [ Why else would he be here? Though, he does look content, maybe even happy. ]

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[Kain half-smiles, then glances over on hearing a familiar voice.]

Rosa... No, I'm all right this time. I promise.

[...This time. Kain is aware of how rare it is that he's not somehow in need of her magic. ~~Not that he's ever used needing to be healed as an excuse to see her or anything.~~]

If you wouldn't mind helping Reis, though...

Edited Date: 2011-03-01 08:09 am (UTC)

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[With the arrival of another person she is unfamiliar with, Reis tenses out of reflex. Only as she realizes the woman is familiar to Kain does she begin to relax, and even then, she is most hesitant to speak up.]

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[ A special smile is reserved for him. ] I am glad, Kain.

[ Rosa feels a bit of relief at hearing that Kain is, for the moment, unharmed. She nods once to him before turning to the other woman. ]

Of course. I am Rosa, a white mage. If you are hurt, I can heal you.

[ She intentionally leaves off her last name for Kain's sake, now knowing his feelings for her - though she hasn't told him and likely never will. Taking a few steps closer to Reis just to look the woman over for starters, she waits politely until consent is given. ]

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[Kain would freakout if he knew that she was actually aware of his feelings. It's bad enough he still has them and has to suffer everytime she's around. But he loves her so much and is happier in her presence at the same time...]

Rosa is the best healer in any world. She'll have you feeling better soon enough.

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[Reis nods her consent to being treated although she knows all too well that there are some things that no amount of magic can heal. Much of her own need lies in having expended herself healing others in the fighting and that too takes more time and rest than curatives. But it certainly cannot hurt and Kain seems to hold her abilities in high regard.]

Thank you.

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[ Which is why Rosa will never, ever tell him she knows. She will just be tactful, as much as she can be. ]

Kain, you are too kind. I am simply a studious healer. Nothing more. It's the least I can do to help.

[ Modest as ever, and likely failing to hide the slight color in her cheeks at Kain's flattery, she walks to the bed, taking a seat next to it. Resting one hand in her lap and the other against the sheets, Rosa concentrates, letting a handful of Curagas float through the air. The magic lands on Reis in a flurry of blue, green, and white light. ]

If you are still injured, I can concentrate my spells specifically on your injuries.

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[To Kain, no one could surpass Rosa's talent... but even he realizes that it wouldn't be right to go on and on about how wonderful she is, especially in Reis' presence. He quietly watches Rosa cast her magic, hoping it'll be of help.]

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[By no means is Reis capable of reading minds, but she's observed behavior both Hume and dragon for long enough she perceives there is more going on under the surface of the conversation than she is aware of. She politely refrains from remarking on it and breathes a small sigh of relief as the magic does its work. However, at the additional offer, she shakes her head.]

No, that is not necessary. I expended myself attempting to heal the others in the fighting.

[And while she looks far less ashen than she had before, magic cannot erase the markings and damage of one who has barely lived for two months. Despite her promise to move forward, Reis still spent much of her time in a fog of grief, seldom eating or sleeping.]

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[ Rosa has done what she can offer to Reis and while she doesn't know what she's interrupted, she does know that a happy Kain is a good Kain, so she'll stand once more, intending to leave them in peace. ]

If there is anything else I may do to aid you, please tell me. I do not wish for any to suffer while they remain here.

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[Kain is glad to see that Rosa's magic has done its part, and now at least Reis can better rest so she can recover. He looks on her with relief, and then toward Rosa.]

Thank you, Rosa... I appreciate it, as always.

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[Reis nods her gratitude to Rosa as well, although at the mention of not suffering, her eyes flicker with some unspoken heartache that simply will not go away.]

No, there's nothing, though I thank you for your kindness.

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[ Something's up with this woman, Rosa can tell, but now is not the time to ask. She simply nods. ]

If you have need of my services again, I would be happy to do as I can. I should allow you to rest for now.

[ She smiles gently to each, placing a hand on Kain's shoulder as she passes, intending to leave them in peace. ]

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[Kain can't help it, he loves any little touch he can get from Rosa. He looks at her a moment and then eventually nods.]

Thank you again...

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[Now Reis is certain there is something going on, although she cannot discern it. She murmurs her own gratitude in turn, and once Rosa has left finally speaks.]

You know each other well.

[It's not a question, just an observation.]

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[Kain nods, feeling awkward as ever when it comes to discussing Rosa. How terribly he wishes she could be something more than she is to him...]

We grew up together...

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[Reis looks quite puzzled. She's quite certain that woman must be twice his age or nearly so.]

But she...

[Saying she looks older is rude and thus the Dragonkin cuts herself off.]

You are close then.

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We... we are.

[As close as Kain ever gets to people. Yes. He frowns a little.]

Both she and my other childhood friend are here in Gaia, but they've arrived... from a future time to my own.

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[And yet Reis isn't all that aware that Kain keeps most people at a distance. He's certainly been more than forthright with her and easily so. Some small reservation that he does have is a very draconic trait and again she cannot think anything of it. So that hesitation of speech gives her pause and reason for puzzlement.]

From your future? I confess I find this more surprising than I ought.

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I know... and I've had to become accustomed to them being from such a different time... a time I've little interest in knowing about.

[He sighs.]

I don't want to think of the future as being set in stone.

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Yes...

[Reis glances down, considering that. Part of her wants to rebel against everything heard in Matoya's cave.]

I cannot accept some...

[No good. Repeating that nightmare of a prophecy is just too hard to do.]

And yet what I know of what is to come from Ramza gives me comfort, small though it be.

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For your sake, I'm glad there's some measure of comfort...

[This time it's Kain who actually reaches out, hesitantly, at first just holding his hand slightly over her shoulder without touching it, before he finally does make a very gently contact. Yes, he's a bit awkward with comforting gestures.]

We don't know yet what will come to be for certain. Even what was said...

[Although part of him knows Matoya had to be right, about that part on the universe being destroyed if they're not careful. His time as a Lucavi means he knows some things- vaguely- that he wouldn't otherwise.]

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[The touch at her shoulder prompts Reis to lift her eyes and draws a smile from her. She places her own hand over Kain's, grateful for what he's willing to bestow, even if it's not second nature for him.]

Knowing that Bremondt is no more and unable to harm him for my sake is enough. Exiled though he be, still it is safety.

[But even with that assertion, Reis' gaze drifts off to the distance again with the haunted look that so often lingers with her. It is still killing her slowly to be parted from him, despite her promises to not actively seek death. Edgar seems to not understand it's happening by nature and she is unable to stop it of her own volition. Eventually she looks back up at Kain with a wavering smile. He and Zephyr have both been a much needed anchor for her.]

Edgar says Beowulf would not wish me to live in despair. He is right and I would honor that, and yet I feel so... lost. How does one alter the future? And do I dare to try?

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I know how it is to be that lost. I'm not sure I know the answer to finding one's way, even now... [Kain sees no need to be anything but honest about that. He keeps his hand on her shoulder, and definitely appreciates her touch in return.]

...but we can only try. The other choice, to give up... as much as we sometimes may want to, it's unacceptable. Especially if the future can still change. I need to believe that it can.

[Kain looks away. His voice lowers so that he can be sure no one listening can hear him. Admitting this out loud is painful and more than a little frightening.]

I'll never be with the one I love. So I understand how it feels. At least... no matter what comes in the future, whether or not Beowulf does arrive... you've had a chance to love him and have those feelings returned.

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