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[A soldier speaks.]

Your Highness, Your Highness. Please have the infirmary ready. Sir Delita has collapsed.

[Delita is sitting silently back a bit from the phone. He looks bloody, but it's hard to tell if it's his or slain monsters with cuts across his body and a superficial gash across his forehead. The collapse is from nothing more than fatigue as he kept the men from utter defeat. His wrist is swollen and sprained from the massive amounts of fighting.

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Date: 2011-05-08 08:33 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
[Waiting for news had left Ashelia impatient; though the confidence she felt in those men who had volunteered to deliver aid across the Mist Continent was strong, the wait had nonetheless been concerning. She takes up the phone, audibly gasping at sight of the unconscious, bloodied Delita.]

What happened to him? How long until your arrival?

[Ashe responds while walking, making her way across the busy square and passing instructions for the healers to be ready. The princess means to be there when they arrive, that is the least she can do by way of acknowledgement of their valiant efforts. That, and she's afraid for her friend.]

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Date: 2011-05-09 04:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
All have survived... thank the gods. Your injuries - are they serious?

[The question comes without hesitation; after all, the blood is plain to see, even over the device. Ashe herself continues to walk on, heading directly for the aerodrome.]

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Date: 2011-05-10 04:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
Your efforts, they cannot be faulted.

[Having all the men returned alive isn't something to be overlooked, not when the oddds were stacked against them. Whether the supplies reached their destination or not, there would be other days, other ships. Ashe watches the vessel descend as Delita speaks to those around him and steps up to the dock, waiting for their disembark alongside a number of healers gathered there. The princess knows Delita is probably understating his injuries and won't take any chances; she means to treat him herself.]

[Action]

Date: 2011-05-11 05:47 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
[His obvious discomfort and fatigue have her frowning in concern, the bow leading her to place a hand on his arm. She glances around them, upon all the men being tended, and gives silent thanks that no life has been lost as Ashe closes her eyes, hoping to heal Delita at least enough to ease his pain.]

Here - let me.

[Action]

Date: 2011-05-12 04:48 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
[Concentrating, she calls forth the healing spell without taking her hand from the knight's arm. A blue glow eminates around them, and she hopes she has, at least, managed to ease his discomfort enough that he can walk. Wanting to assess her handiwork and Delita's condition, she opens her eyes, waiting for a reaction.]

... And with honour. Neither the men, nor their captain, could have served Warjilis better.

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Date: 2011-05-13 05:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
And they are deserving of it.

[Ashe watches him warily, as though she's trying to judge whether or not he can walk unaided. She knows his residence is no short walk away, and given how he collapsed, such exercise isn't such a good idea.]

...You ought to rest the night in the infirmary; rather than chance the distance to your quarters.

[Action]

Date: 2011-05-14 05:10 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
Delita, I would not see your condition deteriorate.

[Ashe is definite on this point. Like it or not, he needs to rest, and deserves a bed as much as any of the men. They wouldn't disagree, either. She also glances toward the infirmary, concerned.]

Can you walk?

[Action]

Date: 2011-05-15 09:29 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
[He need not worry on her part - she understands all too well having faced such instances herself, weary from battle and wanting to save face in front of those who looked to her for leadership. In the resistance, she couldn't afford to show weakness, nor any hint of the sheltered life she lived as the King's daughter.]

Then you have it.

[Ashe makes a move as if accepting Delita's arm, making it appear to onlookers that he is simply escorting her from the dock. In truth, she does this to assist him, while the men will simply note his gallantry as opposed to any weakness.]

[Action]

Date: 2011-05-16 04:44 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
You measured the risk, and returned without fatality.

[While she may once have bordered on recklessness where achievement of goals was concerned, Ashe has learned greatly since then. Men's lives can never be weighed against supplies. Better to have returned unsuccessful than not at all, she tells herself, walking slowly on the knight's arm.]

I would have done the same. Yet... you ought not return to duty immediately, nevertheless. You ought to rest.

[Action]

Date: 2011-05-17 06:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
[Cautious yet satisfied that he is out of immediate danger, Ashe is relieved the modest infirmary is within short reach, doors open and waiting, as she had instructed they be. Some of the men were already inside, being treated.]

Your Highness, this way -

[Following the healer's beckon, Ashe nods, sighting the empty bed near the back of the room, the chair beside. She has every intention to stay, at least until Delita is able to sleep.]

[Action]

Date: 2011-05-19 05:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
[With his weight bearing against her side, it's quite evident just how exhausted Delita is. Walking on, composed, she's glad of the closeness of what will be his berth for the night, in case her strength should fail her.]

In agreement with the people we have postponed trade, until the last of the remaining aid has been delivered. I mean for a time of respite to follow, that the port may recover from the demands upon our resources.

[Ashe slows even further as they approach the bed, knowing some of the men are watching.]

... Through no fault of his own, my husband recalls nothing of the last two years. I mean to help him remember, yet... he needs time.

[Action]

Date: 2011-05-20 05:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
[She halts by the berth, tilting her head to look up at the taller figure. If there's a little lamentation in her eyes, it reflects the difficulty Rasler has felt in dealing with two years of absent memory. However, she gives a small shake of the head.]

I do not feel burdened... but you are more than welcome to approach him. He would likely be glad of the insight; it is Rasler's wish to remember all he can.

When I told him of our child, he responded with happiness. In his memory, we had spoken of having children only briefly, yet I knew he had very much wanted that. In the way he treats our son, I could not ask for more.

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Date: 2011-05-21 09:00 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
[At the transference of weight from her side, Ashe quietly exhales, neither wishing to show any physical weakness nor make him feel guilt. Once he sits, the princess lowers herself to the bedside chair and cradles her hands upon her lap.]

Shain accepted his father without hesitation, despite the absence. [As had she.] As much as I have shared with Rasler, he may benefit from hearing of Gaia through another perspective. I wish only to ease his mind.

[Action]

Date: 2011-05-21 04:03 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
[Far from a burden, he had proven himself invaluable to her during past months, both as ally and friend. Ashe gives a nod, her expression one of gratitude on more than one account. Delita is incredibly drained, yet here he is addressing her concerns.]

Thank you...

Until then, you must rest. Recover your strength.

[Action]

Date: 2011-05-21 04:32 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
[Almost as though she detects his reluctance to be taking this bed and resting, she studies him a moment. It's necessary he does this, and she will ensure he doesn't over-tax himself.

Turning to the bedside table where a bowl of water and washcloth lay, Ashe soaks the cloth and wrings it, excess water dripping away.]


Here... your face.

[Action]

Date: 2011-05-21 05:08 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
[Unlike he, she chooses not to pay heed to propriety, nor the possibility of others watching. In her mind, this is duly justified.]

No, I need not, yet I wish it.

[Methodically she wipes away the blood and, upon finishing, lays the rag to float in the bowl.]

[Action]

Date: 2011-05-21 06:14 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
[Knowing better than to dismiss his thanks, Ashe simply nods in acceptance, returning to her previous seat in the chair while choosing not to meet the eyes of those men who had been watching, keeping her attention toward Delita.]

I could do no less.

[Action]

Date: 2011-05-22 08:53 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
[She frowns, questioning as he turns away from her. The conversation they had after Rasler vanished - is Delita's response down to the guilt he feels over the failed mission, or his sister's loss?]

You do yourself injustice by speaking thus. These men owe you their lives, does that not disprove your words?

[Action]

Date: 2011-05-22 04:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
[Despite the time they've spent together, Ashe knows little of Delita's version of her homeworld. She exhales quietly, his admission understandable.]

Forgive me... I had not considered that.

[Action]

Date: 2011-05-23 04:39 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
[A singular nod, and Ashe shifts in her chair. He needs to rest fully, and she can't be helping that process by keeping him awake. If he would rather be alone, she will give him the option to say so.]

... Would you prefer that I leave?

[Action] I saw one, once! Hmm~

Date: 2011-05-24 05:35 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
[Making her decision, confident that her husband would enjoy having this time to spend with their son, Ashe settles comfortably, making her intention to remain a while longer very clear.]

Then I will stay.

[She eyes his wrist, wondering if it feels any easier.]

[Action] oh gosh, third time's a charm

Date: 2011-05-26 06:09 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mademyresolve.livejournal.com
[Satisfied by his movements that the wrist causes no further discomfort, Ashe finds herself accepting the comfortable silence which falls between she and the knight. Given his exhaustion, which healing magicks cannot remedy, she wonders whether sleep is trying to take him, and sits quietly to allow Delita his deserved rest.]

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