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Don't try to run, I can keep up with you. Nothing can stop me from trying'

▶ WHO: Alfyn

empoison & YOU
▶ WHAT: May Event log~
▶ WHEN: May 24-June 1
▶ WHERE: ANYWHERE/DEPENDS
▶ WARNINGS: Nothing worth tagging at this moment. WILL UPDATE if required.

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[A. Inquire > Dragon eggs? Raising dragons? more likely than you think.]

[ Alfyn was less worried about his own chroma and more worried about the state others losing chroma quickly. So he was very attentive and offering simple hand on your shoulder or hand touch as he approached you with concern and inquiring if you are holding up. You might see his own dragon egg tucked inside the satchel that Alfyn always had on his possession. And maybe see the apothecary look tired himself, but he'll be ready to brush off that concern and focus on you. ]

[ Inquire > How do I baby??? I never had one before. ]

[ Camellia, the small pale-yellow dragon with green scales running vertically down along her back and green scales along the bottom of her legs and tail, has taken to plant life just like her owner. So it might have snatched an herb or flower from you. The baby dragon tries to run away with it but not without her owner, the tall honey-blonde apothecary, running after it to stop the dragon from making a hoard out of flowers and herbs. Alfyn will be looking apologetic as he tries to return the stolen plant from you. ]

I'm real sorry about that! She ain't the most mature of dragons yet. Still a little one, you know. But let me make it right for ya.

[As he tries to offer apologies to you, Camellia is approaching you/your dragon with a curious look in those big blue eyes. Might try to give you/your dragon a playful nip. ]

[ Inquire > What is even a Terra shark?]

[ During the ride, his dragon, with pale yellow scales that almost pass off as gold, was more than willing to take any food offered to her. Alfyn, on the other hand was offering his offered share to any other people. If you asked the tall apothecary, he will just say "You can have it. Keep your strength up for what's to come next."

Camellia, despite her intimidating size, was a friendly and very VERY much an attention-seeking dragon that she's trying to nuzzle any other person or dragon (you/your dragon) nearby as she stayed snuggled beside her owner. She's practically purring, even. Or low content growl. Whatever dragons do.

OR. When it comes to be time to start the trek going up and along with the dragons, Alfyn is not hesitant to pull out an axe and help take down some agitated wild life attacking them. He will be around helping anyone fending off some wildlife attacks as well as providing first aid and vials of concoctions that he made that will heal anyone injured. Or use an axe and hack up enough feed to persuade some dragons to come along. So he will be attentive to aiding you and dragons or/and helping you fight. Be mindful of Alfyn's dragon now being very protective of the things attacking her and her master, though. ]

[ Inquire > Hot Spring time! ]

[ This apothecary wouldn't say no to a hot bath. It's colder than Flamesgrace around here, so he'll try anything to warm up. That and pleasant distraction to keep him from thinking about Camellia. (And he still has to tell Eichi that she returned with the other dragons... He wasn't going to keep the one person, who had a part in co-parenting Camellia even if it was holding the egg when Alfyn visited the hospital the past days until it hatched, out of the loop.)

If you're another man, he will wave you down and offer his company with an easy going smile on his face.

If you're a woman walking in, he will look around start to offer to leave if you needed him to, a blush on his face as he stammered his apologies. ('Was this the women's bath, after all?' he would wonder.) A woman deserves respect, and that includes the privacy of a hot spring! ]

[Inquire > Tea for two? ]

[ So Alfyn might've been a bit sad and sniffly about his dragon leaving. Already taken to missing Camellia, he's been distracting himself. The apothecary may or may not have gotten a cup of the tea that's been made available to them. And might just be trying to offer a cup to you and a knowing smile as he might've seen you during the duration of this whole shenanigans. ]

It was quite a week, huh? How are ya holdin' up?

[D. Wildcard]

[ Had an idea or something you were meaning to ask to do with Alfyn about this event? Contact me at uminoballad @ plurk or megohime#9061 on Discord! ]

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[ The first visit was full of concern and apologies from the apothecary. (Maybe a little tearful on the apothecary's end. ~~what a sensitive soul...~~) Apologies and concerns for Eichi that were not accusing, at all, and more about apologizing for being unable to be there to help prevent that or to at least be there to make sure Eichi was not over working himself and taking medicine accordingly...

The past two days, Alfyn had taken it upon himself to see Eichi a little more frequently, dragon egg and all. It didn't look like he had flowers this time, but upon entering and greeting, he had taken out the dragon egg from his satchel and gently offering Eichi to hold it (like he did last two days/the last visits with the egg); Not even hesitating and trusting that this baby was in good hands, it seems, judging from the gentle smile on Alfyn's face.

...A gentle smile that looked tired and very fatigued since the first day he got the egg and it was getting harder to push aside his own fatigue. (The egg really needed chroma, it seems.) Even Alfyn's usual enthusiasm was becoming more subdued due to losing Chroma quickly. But he looked like he was still functioning. ...For now. He he did lean on that chair, offered by the hospital room, he sat in a little too heavily. ]

I think this is one of the best parts of this, for me. Seeing the egg with ya... But seeing you is the perk, most of all.

Edited 2019-05-25 23:24 (UTC)

[It was horrible. Causing that misery for someone. Even if he had managed to avoid showing all of his fans this weak side of him, those closer to him had found out. They'd worried. And now, he was still worrying them as his health continued to decline. He's on oxygen, but he's permitted to take it off for short visits. He has an IV for fluids, and he can't keep most of the food he's given down. The days he gets to spend holding this egg are incredibly relaxing, somehow... He feels attached. Warm, responsible.

But he also feels tired afterwards. He's always keenly aware of things relating to his health, and so he notes that, and he notes how Alfyn looks more tired each day, as well. Chroma. That was the energy this world relied on so much, wasn't it?]

Alfyn-san.

[He ignores those sweet words for once, stuck in his own thoughts as he cradles this egg and looks down at it fondly.]

Could you stand and come closer to me?

[ Because the Alfyn was an empathetic soul who didn't want to cause any stress/distress, he had this hunch he had to approach someone like Eichi a certain way. (Thus, no trying to add anymore guilt into that fire or making assumptions.) The apothecary would not have been offended at all; He is used to doing the talking for most people/ for the both of them.

If it can offer a distraction, he doesn't mind. It also might be why he wanted to show the egg to the idol. He wished he could heal mental wounds but this is the best he can do for that; bring some peace to their mind or welcomed distractions, that is.

Maybe it might've been hard for Alfyn to pick up symptoms of chroma depletion when the other blonde was already very ill and still in critical condition... He'd be embarrassed about missing the signs.

Brown eyes blink curiously at the request. Even the slightest tilt of his head. But there's no objection as he gets up.]

Huh? You're not hurtin' anywhere, are you? I could help with anything. if you need it. [A pause. Well, Maybe not 'anything'.] Well... maybe not kidnap you from here.

[There was a stumble in a step, that he was brushing off as clumsiness in standing up too quickly, as he approached to stand at the idol's bedside. ]

Fufu... You did what I asked without even questioning what silly reason I might be calling you over for. Even while you're dead on your feet, Alfyn-san... That's quite sweet. I like that about you.

[One of his hands moves away from the egg, and raises towards Alfyn, beckoning him closer still. Once he's within reach, he touches his fingers against his cheek, a fond caress, and then resting there. Chroma, as small of an amount as it is from this, can be transferred.]

Can you feel it? That energy we're creating together like this. I believe it must be necessary in dealing with these eggs. You've been growing more tired by the day, and I have to say that I'm the same.

In order to battle that properly, I want you to stay as close as possible while you're visiting.

[Before he could even question what ever could Eichi have meant by that, that's when a hand was on his cheek when distance was closed (partially because meeting that distance the idol wanted to close and partially because his own tired body leaned a little into the bed). If Alfyn was about to say anything, words were frozen and his mind blanked out on what he intended to ask/say. There is warmth spreading because of the contact. Partially because chroma transferring and because of his cheeks having a flush of pink to them now. Hearing that giggle made his heartbeat pick up a little, as well. 'Concentrate, Alfyn. Concentrate.' he had to mentally tell himself as he processed this explanation.

That made sense, actually. And very believable considering the apothecary didn't have this problem of maintaining chroma until this egg came along. But more than anything? Hearing that this was also draining Eichi's own chroma made Alfyn instinctively took off his glove and then had his own hand reach up to lay atop that soft hand caressing his face... A face that now had a look mixed with concern and apologetic. ]

By the gods-! I had no idea. I should've seen the signs earlier. I'm real sorry, Eichi... Apothecaries make it a duty to do no harm or, if it's inevitable, do more good than harm. [Much like his more-modern day counterparts: doctors, pharmacists, nurses, etc. The codes of a medic is universal, it seems. And the obvious lack of concern for himself - Just Eichi's chroma. His other hand might've reached for the other blonde's back and gave a gentle pull towards himself, which might've offered his shoulder to lay your head on.]

I'm just lil' tired. I'll be alright... [Then again, Alfyn wouldn't complain until this egg sapped every drop of energy from him. But at least he'll give Eichi some honesty. His flushed cheeks might've darkened a little when he adds this:] But if you'll let me, restoring chroma with you doesn't sound so bad. Maybe more chroma in ya will help make this stay a bit more bearable.

Edited 2019-06-03 03:15 (UTC)

[ As the dragon nips at her leg, Pyra reaches down to give it a friendly little scratch by its horns. ]

--Oh, oh no. It's alright, it's alright.

She's charming, really! [ Another little scratch for the dragon, and then she straightens up, looking at Alfyn. And then, friendly, playfully: ] Charming as her father, I'm guessing.

[ Camellia's tail is swishing fast behind her at the scritch scratch near the horns for her. Whether it was a growl or a purr, it was hard to say...

That compliment was... interesting because Alfyn felt this dragon took after Eichi for charms. Or so he felt. Alfyn was never used to attention and praises on him, if his rubbing the back of his neck, averted gaze, and a sheepish smile was on his face was any indication. ]

Aw, shucks... W-well, I promise I don't run around giving strangers affectionate nips with my teeth.

But you're alright, yeah? She only snatched a plant from you, did she?

Edited 2019-05-27 00:00 (UTC)

I'm fine, really. [ Goodness, this young man seems to earnestly care for her well-being. And that too is charming in its own right. She adores seeing such traits in humans-- the ability to care, that worry, that empathy.

She brings a hand to her lips to politely cover them as she laughs. ] You're too kind. And even if she did, what are a little dragon-nibbles going to feel like, anyway? They just might tickle!

[And that's just how he is, she'll come to learn. It comes with being an apothecary. Well. An apothecary with genuine intentions of helping people, that is.]

U-Um... I hope you don't have to experience it, regardless. Ladies like having flawless skin, right? Though there's lots about ya that's flawless, from what I can see, I can say so.

[ Ladies like flawless skin... She's aware, of course, of what a normal human woman might like, and she's often wondered what it's like to have a beauty mark of some sort, or even a scar upon her skin. And personally speaking, Pyra does enjoy beauty lotions and the like, even if she doesn't necessarily need it given how her body works! Because beyond the superficial shell she wears as a form, there's nothing but coursing energy beneath her skin.

...The compliment does register, however, and she feels a warmth bloom to her cheeks. Pyra stands, leaving the little dragon at her heels, her hand smoothing out her top.

She's quick to respond, though, her voice genuine. ] Flawless? Not as much as your smile... and your own laugh.

[ Just when he thought he was being suave, that makes him freeze up.

Warmth came to his own cheeks and he knew he had to be blushing... Darn it. Juuust gonna distract himself with picking up his dragon. Camellia takes to crawling on him till she's laid over his shoulder. ]

S-shucks... Ya know how to keep a guy on his feet.

[Gonna offer a hand to shake and an easy going smile, despite the slightly flushed cheeks.] I'm Alfyn. Alfyn Greengrass. I'm an apothecary who could patch you up if you're ever in a pinch.

[Indeed, parting with her dragon has placed Takane in a state of somewhat melancholy, which she momentarily snaps out of when a cup of tea with an interesting color is offered to her. She accepts it from the gentleman with both hands, a small smile and nod of her head in gratitude.

Keeping the cup steady on its saucer with one hand, she frees the other to gesture to the vacant spot next to her in offering, as she continues the conversation:]

Indeed, it was rather tumultuous. Though the parting is bittersweet, it may be for the best. They were never meant to stay with us permanently from the start, and who best to learn how to be proper dragons than dragons themselves?

[Grateful for Takane accepting his offered tea, the blonde apothecary was more than willing to sit next to her and settled with his own tea. ]

Maybe I'm just worried as someone who got real attached to her. But I think Camellia will be fine. She's a confident dragon. [The dragon might've took after Eichi more than Alfyn, honestly, much to Alfyn's amusement. ]

[A quiet chuckle before he distracts himself with wrapping his hands around the warm mug because he might feel his eyes tear up again... Just gonna. Blink and keep them in. Besides. He's focused on someone else. This pretty idol beside him. ]

But I'm glad you're alright, most of all. The whole trek wasn't exactly the smoothest. You didn't hurt anywhere, did ya?

[Takane listens patiently as she helps herself to a sip of tea, the motion of itself poised and well-practiced, hinting further at what sort of upbringing she has. As she sets the cup back down on its saucer, her peripheral vision catches this man's attempts to hold back his emotions on the matter.

With a small understanding and reassuring smile, she offers a light pat on the back with one hand. She gets you, dude. This will now be the Empty Nest Syndrome Bench.]

Turbulence is an experience that is not unknown to me. Being dreadfully low on Chroma was far more unpleasant than any amount of soreness, which easily can be mended by these hot springs. And far more painful than Chroma depletion is the dull ache in one's heart that comes from parting, is it not...?

[ Damn. He was managing to keep it in. But he couldn't stop the sniffle from him and quick wipe at a corner of his eye as he nodded in agreement. She did hit the nail in the head and it hit home for him.

The tall blonde takes a moment until he feels like he can trust his voice to not break when he finally responds, finally glancing at her with an appreciative smile and brown eyes back to looking at her with warmth. ]

You're right. You're absolutely right. You know. I may be an apothecary who can only patch up the physical stuff, but... I could do my best to be there for ya if you need help through anything that isn't so physical. ~~[ Because medics tend to do thing thing where they worry about someone else before themselves... Or at least this one does. ]~~

Edited 2019-06-03 05:45 (UTC)

[Ren isn't quite in desperate need of Chroma right now, though he classifies "in desperate need" as "literally crystallising". He is decidedly going pale when Alfyn puts a hand on his shoulder, but the slight hum that comes as his reaction makes it sound rather like Ren hadn't noticed it was a problem yet.

Even as he turns his head and tilts it a little curiously, his arms remain firmly wrapped around his egg.] Oh, it's you...are you doing okay? If you need Chroma then I don't know that a hand on the shoulder is going to last very long...

[His tone is airy and carefree as ever, as if this whole Chroma drain situation isn't at all troubling to him.]

... Alfyn.

[ Primrose has no dragon egg, and oh is she glad that she doesn't, because one look at the apothecary has her realizing very quickly that he's overdoing it. ]

Pray humor me and tell me that you're not pushing yourself.

P-Primrose...! Uh. Heya! I got it under control.

[He says but he might've had a stumble in his steps earlier if the dancer caught it.

Maybe it's because he's just now in better spirits to see someone familiar again, recently (even if there's slight concern and urge to make sure nothing happens to her...!), but there is a hint of a stubborn streak from the apothecary. Mustn't let her worry...! ]

The eggs just need a lil' chroma, is all.

Edited 2019-05-27 01:42 (UTC)

I would say it's much more than a "little".

[ And it's said very flatly, because yes. She did see that stumble. And yes, she knows Alfyn is the sort who would probably let this egg leech every last drop of energy from him before he complained. ]

[ And that when he catches on to that tone. Well. Now isn't the time to keep a stubborn streak. ~~He's not as bad as Therion, at least.~~ ]

...Sorry. I'll be fine, though. I promise. [They've gone through worse than this together, he felt.

But he'll compromise and allow himself to show the dancer some honesty. His facade dropped a little as there was a slump of his shoulders and a sigh. A hand might've carefully reached for Primrose's to attempt to hold. ]

You're not getting affected by any of this, are ya?

Not to the extent that you are, no. I feel fine.

[ But for someone as naturally wary as Primrose, she's aware that staying too long near the eggs has her feeling more tired than usual. For Alfyn, though? She'll risk it, and as he reaches for her hand, she slips her fingers in between his for a more intimate anchor. ]

However, if you try to handle such a thing on your own, I'll be rather cross.

[ Understatement. ]

Thank goodness... I wouldn't hesitate to help a lady in need, but I'm glad to hear you're holding up. Would hate for anything to happen to ya when you just got here.

[His look was less tired and now more relieved. As long as she wasn't in danger. Though the rest of the travelers probably know about his tendency to worry about others before him. ]

I wouldn't wanna be on the end of your wrath. So I can assure you I won't do such a thing. [There's a squeeze as he stepped closer till their shoulders touched, his other hand gripping the satchel that held his egg.]

[ Typical Alfyn, really, and Primrose shakes her head with a low chuckle and gives their shoulders an additional nudge. ]

I'll be fine. Worry about yourself, perhaps for once in your life?

Oh, I'll try. But I'll apologize in advance if this place makes me break that promise. It gets real dangerous real quick around here, sometimes.

I mean, I know you can hold your own and I'm glad to see ya again 'cause I missed you guys so badly, lately. But... [When he says that, he ignores the burning sensation and moisture building up in his eyes. Just blinks those back so they don't fall. He will admit this much, it was fun making friends here, but nothing was like his companions.

There might've been just a hint more slumping from him as he let his cheek lay atop her head and gave a gentle nuzzle.]

But I'm gonna be right here if you need it, once more.

[ Alfyn... she can't wipe your eyes and fluster you if you keep her in place with your cheek on her hair! Primrose has ultimately been thwarted, but she merely sighs softly and squeezes his hand. ]

I won't be going anywhere. Whether that means you comfort me in a time of distress or I keep you from pushing yourself past your limits... I can promise you that much.

[Good. All is going according to ~~keikaku (translator note: that means)~~plan.

At least for now. Or she might have a chance. Might as he decides to get more comfortable (and knows how to get a bit more chroma, but won't admit that if asked...)

He finally stops to face her, one hand now reaching for her shoulder and the other, still holding her hand. There was a sniffle from him before he speaks up again, trusting his voice not to crack. The moist eyes were still there as he gave a more genuine smile, even if he still looked absolutely exhausted on his feet. ]

A-And I'll promise you I'd follow through with those and more, too! Just think of it just us two for now and we just gotta hold out till we see the others someday. [Maybe it's because he's always been the more optimistic of the 8. Him and Tressa.]

Edited 2019-06-12 05:09 (UTC)

[ ... Typical Alfyn, always optimistic and looking forward, even with tears in his eyes.

Primrose sighs, utterly fond, but since he's facing her now, she can rise up on her toes a little to press her lips to his cheek. He needs to rest, but she'll offer what she can in the meantime. ]

I'll consider it something like respite before the Professor arrives and gets himself lost in the archives.

[ Brown eyes widen in surprise at the kiss to the cheek. He's stunned for a moment and his cheeks have a hue of pink to them now.

But he eventually comes out of his short moment of being stunned to lean forward and give her a kiss to her forehead. Then he pulled back, cheeks still flushed, he looked down at her with a smile that was full of endearment and fondness. After being there for each other in their journeys, why would this place be any different?

He'd protect her if he needed to. That's what he decided, since he met her and even before ending up here. She deserves the best, after all. He couldn't help but let out a chuckle at the last part. Oh, dear Cyrus... ]

Then we'll just have to pull him out of any trouble before he gets into any. Until then, I'm sure Olberic can handle that kind of responsibility. Not that we want him to grow anymore gray hairs... [A small snicker at that comment... We love Olberic, though.]

[Her dragon is, thankfully, still small enough for her to carry in her arms at this point, but wagner doesn't seem to resemble his owner all that much. He's also staring at Alfyn and the dragon below him suspiciously, with an air of superiority about him.

But Gwen isn't concerned with that. She's reaching out to take the vibrantly coloured blue flower from Alfyn's hand, but...]

...I'm afraid it isn't just a flower. [She lifts it properly and reveals it's one part of the headband she usually wears, with the tiara atop it.] But it's...alright. Thank you for returning it, at least.

[ Camellia might be looking up at the other dragon with a urge to greet it. If it wasn't for Alfyn picking her up into his own arms, it might've tried to fly up to it and give a playful nip and be "let's play!". Potential dragon fight avoided?

He especially felt like he had to hold on to Camellia when he realized this dragon took someone's accessory. Now he's looking very apologetic. ]

Ah! Gosh... I'm real sorry about that. Camellia sometimes see flowers an' herbs then she goes to town trying to get as many as her lil' claws can. She didn't accidentally hurt ya, did she?

[One hand is free to examine her hand before putting it back down. No scratches, it seems... ]

Edited 2019-05-27 02:15 (UTC)

No, it's alright. She didn't harm me.

[Anything serious and maybe she'd scold him a bit, but...it's a child essentially. She can't fault it for misbehaving.

Much.]

But you ought to keep a closer eye on her, if this isn't a once off. They're difficult things, dragons.

[That's why she refuses to let Wagner wander too much...]

Thank goodness... A lady has gotta maintain her flawless looks, after all! [Camellia is just going to clammer out of his grip to stay perched on Alfyn's shoulder as she still looked at Wagner with her tail wagging behind her. ]

You know this from experience? Can't say I ever came across dragons as often as others here, it seems... Different from the monsters I come across in my travels. [Well. Let alone ever even seen one before until now, but that's neither here nor there. Sort of... ]

Dragons in Erion are far and few between...I've encountered one before, but it wasn't particularly talkative.

Even so, their King is proud, stubborn and ill tempered to say the least. I've yet to encounter him, but rarely have those who have spoke of him fondly.

[That being said, people are assholes to dragons, so he isn't really to blame for his attitude problem.]

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