[ Visiting Venat during her downtime from her work with the Convocation is always the best part of traveling all the way out here. Not that her work is ever done, mind- but traveling as far as Elpis isn't something she gets to do much.
Which is why when she sees trouble afoot, and gets asked to assist in chasing down a bunch of rowdy minotaur, she was already rushing in to help. Apparently, having eaten certain sweet-enhanced fruit made them excitable, who knew! She certainly wasn't doing this to expend all her energy from having the sweets Venat piled her with, no sir!
And when she sees one of the researchers there having fallen, of course she lands with her polearm on the back of the minotaur before it can cause any more damage, rather humanely knocking the creature out before quickly picking up the researcher and making off with him. After asking around, she's pointed to where their injuries are treated, and brings him over, wincing at the sight of what she can already see is bruising over him.
Hopefully he's coming to better now that she's been using her healing aether on him. ]
Don't move too much, you're going to be fine.
[ For someone so much smaller in stature, it's a wonder how she carried him off like that- but the seat of Azem has never quite attracted anyone people would expect to be on the Convocation.
Not that she's revealing who she is unless she has to... her mask is on a desk since it got dirty, anyway. ]
[Hermes had no intention at all of fighting that minotaur. Rather, when it charged at him (no doubt riled up from the fruit it had been happily snacking on earlier), all he really could do was run. At least, such would be the story later. He wasn't about to throw dangerous magic at the beast, it certainly wasn't the minotaur's fault it was worked up right now after all.
He really didn't know at what point his vision went black, nor for how long he was out. Azem would undoubtedly feel him stir as she carried him back to safety, he'd woken up somewhere along that trek though clearly, all the sense had still been firmly knocked out of him. No, he really only began to collect himself again after she'd set him down, and begun to work on him. And oh... his whole body felt like one massive bruise.
Her question brought about a slow, pained response, as one brilliant green eye cracked open.]
It might be less time to say where it doesn't... [No broken bones, at least... He thought. He'd worked in Elpis long enough to know what those felt like.]
[ A light laugh escapes her as she continues to use her healing to try and settle his pain, first. ]
Think you shouldn't be the one apologizing. That minotaur, on the other hand!
[ She's quite jovial, which about fits with most of the eccentric types around here. ]
Don't worry, I gave it a firm reprimand. Poor thing was quite excited after all that fruit... but a little rest should have it back on its feet with its brothers after some good rest!
[ No deaths here, nope. ]
Think your robe's seen better days, though. I'll patch it up in a spell, worry not. What were you even doing out there on your own?
The minotaur still lives? [Ah, now that broke through the pain better than a spell would, the distinct note of happiness in that tone. Alright, yes, it got thumped but... A thump was better than death.
And since it had attacked a researcher- the head of Elpis, well...] ... Thank the star.
[Well. He'd leave it at that. Hermes visibly relaxed, before taking a moment to regard his tattered robes.] Thank you, I would appreciate this.
I'd come when I heard there was a disturbance among the herd, of course. As the head of Elpis, it's my duty to attend to these matters as quickly as possible. Though... I fear what might have happened, had you not appeared so suddenly...
Forgive me, may I ask your name?
wow my repetiton this is what I get for writing half-asleep
[ That's an interesting reaction. He must love their concepts quite a bit- though she can imagine it's the same as how she loves her own herbs and plants. She cares for them all like she cares for herself- as wild and reckless as she is.
And so she accepts it, giving him a nod! ]
Aye, it does. Poor thing was just excited, but I suppose you lot now know not to lace fruit with essence of bacchus, and sugar to boot. 'tis a good thing I smelled it and had it removed! That's not something you ought to feed an adult in those quantities either!
[ This Azem is quite well versed in botanical arts, after all- though she blinks at his explanation, before smiling brightly. ]
Hold, you're Hermes? Venat said you were a quiet sort, but I never imagined you'd be this adorable! You can call me Iaso.
[ Who is, of course, the current seat of Azem, but with her cheeriness, who knows, really. ]
Hells, then I'd best do an excellent job! Mine own reputation would be at stake if I didn't!! Hold my hand, would you? 'tis better we make more contact. It increases the healing, after all!
[ Even if their peers would think otherwise, but she has proof that physical contact improves healing by an increased amount! ]
Laced with essence of- Oh... Those weren't for- [Well no of course they weren't for the minotaurs, look at what happened when they got a hold of them. There was a heavy sigh, as he lifted one hand to scrub at his brow for a moment in frustration.]
Those were for the researchers... [After hours. Well, hopefully there were still some left. He'd have gone on a bit more about it, perhaps more apologies to boot, but whatever thoughts were going through his head before were promptly scattered to the four winds as the word adorable left her mouth.
And just like that, he went bright pink, and Iaso would find the head of Elpis suddenly the head of the Elpis Floor Inspection instead. Give him a minute, or five. No one's called him adorable before.]
Wh- Hold- Oh! Oh, yes I- yes yes of course. [He himself was quite familiar, very comfortable really, with the act of healing, and there was absolutely no argument to be found here as he offered her his hand.]
... You needn't be so concerned, I am not... It is not so dire. [He wasn't that important.]
[ His reaction causes her to lift a hand under her mouth and chuckle- a gesture that almost seems like a similar one made by her mentor. ]
Full glad I am to hear that you lot here are capable of unwinding... 'tis important to heal beyond the physical after all.
[ But his reaction is really so adorable that she can't help but give his hand a little squeeze as she begins to channel her healing through their contact, her free hand covering the back of his as she muses over him. ]
I would think that being the head researcher of this facility makes it quite important to have you in your best shape, Hermes. I'm not sure what I'd do without mine own head, really. Though it would be nice if I could swap it off for another at times, but Hades would probably call me more of an empty-brained vessel than he already does if I did... [ Muttered to herself, still audible.
She perks back up, tilting her head to watch him. ]
Do you often take such a hands-on approach to your work here? I don't see that often! Most are just happy to delegate their tasks. I like to handle them myself too, it makes it less trouble for everyone else!
[ Cheerful as always! She chuckles, then tilts her head as she meets his gaze with her own silvery-blue one. ]
Goodness, your gaze... 'tis like the green gemstones formed deep under pressure in a volcanic cave. You're quite stunning under that mask, Hermes. 'tis a wonder your fellow researchers aren't distracted with you all the time!
[ She knows most don't even worry about their appearances but- she thinks it's cute to notice them! ]
Are you feeling less pain, now? This one's a special little touch I like to consider comforting. It has an amplifying effect to healing, you know. Or it can just feel nice, really. Whatever the case, it improves moods quite a bit! What do you think?
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azem flavor, here we go. some mysterious time frame.
[ Visiting Venat during her downtime from her work with the Convocation is always the best part of traveling all the way out here. Not that her work is ever done, mind- but traveling as far as Elpis isn't something she gets to do much.
Which is why when she sees trouble afoot, and gets asked to assist in chasing down a bunch of rowdy minotaur, she was already rushing in to help. Apparently, having eaten certain sweet-enhanced fruit made them excitable, who knew! She certainly wasn't doing this to expend all her energy from having the sweets Venat piled her with, no sir!
And when she sees one of the researchers there having fallen, of course she lands with her polearm on the back of the minotaur before it can cause any more damage, rather humanely knocking the creature out before quickly picking up the researcher and making off with him. After asking around, she's pointed to where their injuries are treated, and brings him over, wincing at the sight of what she can already see is bruising over him.
Hopefully he's coming to better now that she's been using her healing aether on him. ]
Don't move too much, you're going to be fine.
[ For someone so much smaller in stature, it's a wonder how she carried him off like that- but the seat of Azem has never quite attracted anyone people would expect to be on the Convocation.
Not that she's revealing who she is unless she has to... her mask is on a desk since it got dirty, anyway. ]
Where else does it hurt?
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He really didn't know at what point his vision went black, nor for how long he was out. Azem would undoubtedly feel him stir as she carried him back to safety, he'd woken up somewhere along that trek though clearly, all the sense had still been firmly knocked out of him. No, he really only began to collect himself again after she'd set him down, and begun to work on him. And oh... his whole body felt like one massive bruise.
Her question brought about a slow, pained response, as one brilliant green eye cracked open.]
It might be less time to say where it doesn't... [No broken bones, at least... He thought. He'd worked in Elpis long enough to know what those felt like.]
I'm... sorry.
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Think you shouldn't be the one apologizing. That minotaur, on the other hand!
[ She's quite jovial, which about fits with most of the eccentric types around here. ]
Don't worry, I gave it a firm reprimand. Poor thing was quite excited after all that fruit... but a little rest should have it back on its feet with its brothers after some good rest!
[ No deaths here, nope. ]
Think your robe's seen better days, though. I'll patch it up in a spell, worry not. What were you even doing out there on your own?
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And since it had attacked a researcher- the head of Elpis, well...] ... Thank the star.
[Well. He'd leave it at that. Hermes visibly relaxed, before taking a moment to regard his tattered robes.] Thank you, I would appreciate this.
I'd come when I heard there was a disturbance among the herd, of course. As the head of Elpis, it's my duty to attend to these matters as quickly as possible. Though... I fear what might have happened, had you not appeared so suddenly...
Forgive me, may I ask your name?
wow my repetiton this is what I get for writing half-asleep
And so she accepts it, giving him a nod! ]
Aye, it does. Poor thing was just excited, but I suppose you lot now know not to lace fruit with essence of bacchus, and sugar to boot. 'tis a good thing I smelled it and had it removed! That's not something you ought to feed an adult in those quantities either!
[ This Azem is quite well versed in botanical arts, after all- though she blinks at his explanation, before smiling brightly. ]
Hold, you're Hermes? Venat said you were a quiet sort, but I never imagined you'd be this adorable! You can call me Iaso.
[ Who is, of course, the current seat of Azem, but with her cheeriness, who knows, really. ]
Hells, then I'd best do an excellent job! Mine own reputation would be at stake if I didn't!! Hold my hand, would you? 'tis better we make more contact. It increases the healing, after all!
[ Even if their peers would think otherwise, but she has proof that physical contact improves healing by an increased amount! ]
No judgment here I was in the same boat
Those were for the researchers... [After hours. Well, hopefully there were still some left. He'd have gone on a bit more about it, perhaps more apologies to boot, but whatever thoughts were going through his head before were promptly scattered to the four winds as the word adorable left her mouth.
And just like that, he went bright pink, and Iaso would find the head of Elpis suddenly the head of the Elpis Floor Inspection instead. Give him a minute, or five. No one's called him adorable before.]
Wh- Hold- Oh! Oh, yes I- yes yes of course. [He himself was quite familiar, very comfortable really, with the act of healing, and there was absolutely no argument to be found here as he offered her his hand.]
... You needn't be so concerned, I am not... It is not so dire. [He wasn't that important.]
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Full glad I am to hear that you lot here are capable of unwinding... 'tis important to heal beyond the physical after all.
[ But his reaction is really so adorable that she can't help but give his hand a little squeeze as she begins to channel her healing through their contact, her free hand covering the back of his as she muses over him. ]
I would think that being the head researcher of this facility makes it quite important to have you in your best shape, Hermes. I'm not sure what I'd do without mine own head, really. Though it would be nice if I could swap it off for another at times, but Hades would probably call me more of an empty-brained vessel than he already does if I did... [ Muttered to herself, still audible.
She perks back up, tilting her head to watch him. ]
Do you often take such a hands-on approach to your work here? I don't see that often! Most are just happy to delegate their tasks. I like to handle them myself too, it makes it less trouble for everyone else!
[ Cheerful as always! She chuckles, then tilts her head as she meets his gaze with her own silvery-blue one. ]
Goodness, your gaze... 'tis like the green gemstones formed deep under pressure in a volcanic cave. You're quite stunning under that mask, Hermes. 'tis a wonder your fellow researchers aren't distracted with you all the time!
[ She knows most don't even worry about their appearances but- she thinks it's cute to notice them! ]
Are you feeling less pain, now? This one's a special little touch I like to consider comforting. It has an amplifying effect to healing, you know. Or it can just feel nice, really. Whatever the case, it improves moods quite a bit! What do you think?