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[Open] Sit Down and Rest

Who: Aymeric. Glitinir residents, and visitors
When: November 18th-30th
Where: Glitnir Temple unless stated otherwise
What: What happens when you have a god who doesn't know what rest is and everyone else is trying to get him to sit down for five minutes and he is bored out of his skull? Well, you get this. He needs company to distract him.

[When you are used to being active, it is very hard to sit still and do nothing. It is extremely hard for someone who has always been working in one way shape or form to stop for any reason, believing they would only rest if they dropped dead from exhaustion. And then you have Aymeric de Borel: some say he's got a strong work ethtic while others want to just slam him into bed and make him sleep normal hours. He has always been the type to burn the midnight oil and quite possibly the fumes as long as he got the work done. It has slowed down from the extreme measures taken back in Ishgard because there was not the pressures of being a ruler on his shoulders. But then the incident with the forest and cultists happened and everything decided to hit the fan. Aymeric was one of those captured and it had left him drained and like many, injured to point where he had passed out immediately upon seeing the Far Shore. Between Tree Senpai going a bit love stabby when it held him and the man refusing to rest and going after other hostages and helping to destroy one of the sigils, it should be easy for him to be able to recooperate and recover from his ordeal.

Yeah, that is total bullshit.

It was only six hours after arriving back that Aymeric had woken up and went back to work to catch up on late business between the followers and the Welcome Center planning and Goten's health and everyone else's own well being that he did not think of his own. This wasn't the first time he had gotten injured and he was not going to let a little pain dictate how to continue on. The only problem was that it was not a little but a significant amount. Even when his body was screaming at him to stop at the sigil, Aymeric refused to do so and now it's catching up to him. It was hard for Sukomi to convince him to stay in bed and to a point, even Leo could not get him to stay still for long. At least, not until they discussed about it and why Aymeric could not simply rest like most normal folks. He truly did not want to make anyone upset because of his actions when he had thought they were to help others rather than hinder or harm. And seeing those who care about him cry, hurt more than the fresh stab wound.

He will try to rest...but it will be hard. And he has been refused any kind of work relating to god business or Welcome Center planning nor being allowed his laptop and phone. Strictly bedrest only which made Aymeric extremely bored. Any kind of company where he could be distracted from his thoughts and physical pain would be very appreciated...and he will try not to sneak out very much. Unless it is an emergency in which he can't promise anything.]

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[ Nanako is more than familiar enough with the fact that most of her adult friends make for Very Bad Patients - not that she can blame them. Being sick and unwell is no fun for anyone, and really boring when all you have to do is lie around in a bed - something she remembers all too well.

So when hearing a rumor that Aymeric's another one of her friends confined to resting, the little girl shows up one morning with a backpack on her back and a big basket of vegetables for whoever is currently doing the cooking in the house. The vegetables left deposited in the kitchen, she peeks her head around the doorway of Aymeric's room with a bright smile. ]

Good morning, Aymeric!

[He is one of those bad patients and knows it. Earlier, Sukomi caught him trying to make tea and shooed him out with a cast iron skillet (the tea was actually for her but never got to explain) and it was back to bed prison. The morning seemed to come with a daze and then he hears a familiar child's voice. He adjusts himself into a sitting position and is quite stunned to see her standing there.]

Nanako? Have you come to visit Goten?

[Look, he hasn't gotten the idea that she's there to see him yet.]

[ She's quick to shake her head for the moment, although that's in her plans for today, too. ]

I'm gonna visit him, too. But I came to see you, too! how are you feeling?

[She's a sweet child and Aymeric couldn't but give her a soft smile. He'd pat her head too if she was within arm's length.]

That is rather thoughtful of you to do. I am a little sore but better.

[...he doesn't have the heart to tell her that he's feeling the opposite.]

[ She still picks up on it all the same, because he's certainly not looking as well as he normally does. Which is why she brings her bag with her and comes to climb up on his bed beside him, careful not to jostle how he's resting. ]

I can help with that!

[Whoa, small child on the bed! He's used to Goten getting on there but he does try to adjust himself so she also doesn't feel uncomfortable. Also, he is grateful Mandragora did not come in because even he hates adjustments.]

How so?

[It's out of curiosity that he asks.]

[ Don't worry, Aymeric, she's clearly not uncomfortable. And also she can reach you now.

She holds out her hand in his direction. ]

Gimme your hand a minute! Please?

[Hmm, she seems to know what she is doing maybe. So he nods and takes her much smaller hand into his.]

Don't worry, I have faith in you.

[After everything has finally settled, Gohan decides it's high time to check on Aymeric and Goten.

He's brought food for his younger brother and his god, looking around before he finally notices Aymeric.]

Hey Aymeric.

[And he does not see him in his bedroom where he is supposed to be. It's actually the kitchen where it appears that the man was preparing a small plate of fruit. Gohan's voice startled him enough that his upper body jumped, needing to grab the counter to steady himself.]

Gohan, my apologies for I did not even hear you come in! [And in a more hushed tone:] You did not spot Sukomi nor Leo on your way here, did you?

[Gohan looks a little bemused upon seeing him in the kitchen.

Immediately, he comes over to check on him while placing a few bags of food on the counter.]

No, it's okay. [Ah...Aymeric is hiding. He shakes his head.] And no, I didn't. You're..not hiding from them, are you?

Ah, I am not hiding from them. Merely being cautious because I know how much they wish for me to rest.

[That's hiding, idiot. But at least this time he will not make a fuss about Gohan helping him, that's something.]

....Aymeric, it sounds like you're hiding.

[But he's glad that the other god isn't putting up too much of a fuss.]

Has Sukomi and Leo been hard on you on making sure you rest?

Not truly. Hiding would be leaving to go to the Near Shore...hm, I do need to figure how to let Master Singer know that I cannot be in Heligoland for a few weeks.

[Just a quick thought process because this is what happens when you visit a place nearly every day.]

She may not speak but Sukomi can be scary if needs be but Leo has his own way of making me stay down.

[The mage doesn't even need to do anything, Aymeric just has to be reminded of that particular emotional moment and that's it.]

If you want, I can go tell him. I don't mind.

[He really doesn't.

His lips quirk up a bit.]

Sukomi sounds similar to my mother.

I...[He knows he's promised to stay down but the constantly working part of him is wanting to refuse. He can handle a little walk across an island just fine and his wound is healing nicely and-then he winces again because he can feel a sudden dull pain followed by a sharp stabbing one in his side (no pun intended), making him cry out but tries to silence himself by biting his lip. He wasn't expecting that.]

I...I suppose it would not cause any harm. They do not know me as who I am though for I use an alias while I work.

[Ow, that really hurts as he tries to hold down his injury but...yeah, he probably should not have moved.]

Your mother? How so?

You can rest easy then.

[Gohan just kind of gives him a knowing look.

He knows how painful it is to actually sit down and rest.]

Well, my mother isn't quiet at all, but she certainly has a way of making people listen to her. She's the most terrifying woman I know.

What exactly does she do, if I may ask?

[He sinks into one of the chairs because ow. Not only that but he is also curious.]

Well, she screams for one thing, but that's normal. It's when she gets quiet that can be dangerous.

[Gohan looks amused.]

I know that she's probably really the only person in our world who can handle our family, especially since my dad can....be reckless.

[That's an understatement, really.]

Should I ask what is considered reckless?

[Again, he lives with Goten.]

....He loves to fight. A lot. Often tends to run headfirst into a battle since he's usually eager to participate in one.

[A pause.]

Our dad does a lot of things that makes my mom both cry and scream at him at the same time.

[He gives Aymeric a slight smile. Yeah, Goten sort of takes under their dad.]

I can see where Goten gets some of his more known traits now.

[He can really see but Aymeric cannot help but feel sad for their mother. Just what was their father like and why does he want to see this woman and tell her that she has taken good care of these two boys?]

[Gohan laughs a bit.]

Yeah, he definitely gets it from our dad--even if they've just met recently.

[That last bit slips out.]

[Eyebrow raise.]

Recently met?

Oh...

[Oops.]

Dad died just before Goten was born after--[He grows quiet. It's always hard to talk about what happened during the Cell Games. He shakes his head.] So for seven years, it was just Mom and I taking care of Goten, but Dad got a pass to come back to the world of the living to participate in a martial arts tournament. That was when Goten met Dad for the first time.

So...he is accustomed to death...?

[It's rather saddening in hindsight. Then again, he's not aware of Dragon Ball Logic.]

Yeah.

[. . . .

Wait. He just realized how that actually sounded--]

In our world, death is...I guess you can say semi-permanent depending on the situation. There are these mystical balls known as Dragon Balls that can grant any wish.

[So Death isn't the end for them...? So why did Goten not get this free pass? Either way, Aymeric isn't sure if being revived is indeed a good thing.]

And that includes reversing Death...they must be sought by quite a few if not your entire star?

[No, not always. And there are...complications.]

No, not everyone. From where I'm from, it's just my friends and family who's aware of the existence of the dragon balls, but after a wish is made, they scatter again and remain inactive for a year.

[Yeah uh...we shouldn't go into those right?]

Well, that does ease a bit of worry but have you ever wondered if used too much they may break?

All the time. We try not to use them--just in case of emergencies.

[Gohan is quiet, thinking.]

The only times we've ever used them was to bring a majority of the people on our planet back to life or something similar to help save our planet.

So they are very much considered as a last resort.

[He sighs in relief. At least one world has common sense.]

Men who would have heard such power would try to seek it and abuse their abilities. It is too common within stories or history itself. Full glad am I to learn there are those who can resist the temptation.

[Celty had been there to try to help Aymeric with the cultists, but that he went missing and she was able to do so little about it made her feel a bit more than her share of guilt. And so as things began to calm he was on her list of friends and acquaintances to check up on.

When he didn't respond to her texts that only managed to make her more worried, and there was some confusion when she hurried over, but eventually she was allowed into his room to see him.

But when she entered his room and saw him there all she could think was to offer an awkward little wave of greeting.]

[Having no way to communicate to anyone was quite a pain. It would at least make Aymeric feel a little better even if he would be able to send a message to his comrades saying that he was alive and simply staying at his temple. But his shinki knew him too well and nipped that in the bud quick. So when Sukomi answered the main door and saw Celty, she immediately checked most of the rooms he would try to be in such as the kitchen, the library, or even outside the back door. So maybe he actually was in his room taking their advice...and she was right.

Aymeric was indeed sitting up in bed with a book in hand and a white fluff ball curled up beside him. And when he looked up, he saw Celty standing there.]

Well met, Celty. How have you been, my friend?

[Greeting like he didn't almost die, no big deal.]

[Celty doesn't move immediately. She's not sure she even had a plan for this to begin with and now in the moment she finds herself scrambling on where to begin. Eventually though she pushes herself forward, going with the more direct path as she holds her phone out for him to read.]

I'm glad you're alright. Sorry I wasn't able to come help you sooner.

[She knows it's not her fault she was delayed in providing aid during the recent forest encounters, but she still feels a touch responsible for that aid she couldn't render.]

[Just so she isn't so uncomfortable, Aymeric does gesture to a chair close by his bedside so she can sit down.]

There is no need for apologies, for there is more that we do not know about the forest and why the events occurred as such.

[That and he probably does not want her to have seen him as a mess and full of rage and almost bled out so it works out in the end.]

[She nods and takes the offered seat. Really comfort is not her concern right now but the offer is indeed kind and welcome.]

Was it Ayakashi or something else? I thought I heard someone say it was a rogue god or something?

That is what they are saying to my knowledge. This god is not known to the Heavens or so what I had read on the post Lady Amaterasu had made. I will admit to not paying as close attention as I should have.

[Because reading over your boyfriend's shoulder is a pain sometimes when you are also supposed to....you know, sleep maybe..]

[Celty bows her helmet in thought. She can't help but think that maybe there was something she might have been able to see while riding around...but she reminds herself that if she didn't know to look in the first place she can't blame herself.

All she can do is what she promised she would to Amaterasu, and was asked of her.]

I guess we just need to be diligent and keep an eye out for clues we might have ignored before. And hope they haven't gone to ground I guess.

For being in a forest, I hope so.

[He leans back, pinching the bridge of his nose, thinking to wrap his mind around such things. Meanwhile, the white furball tries to bat at him for attention. He needs pets, dammit!]

[Celty glances at the cat. Her hand rises to where her mouth might be, her shoulders hitching in a soft silent laugh.]

It looks like someone else wants your attention. I should let you get your rest but I'm glad to see you're okay. And I'll do my best to make sure you don't get caught up in trouble like this again.

Not as shinki and god, but as friends.

Ah, my apologies. He has been rather affectionate as of late.

[For good reason. Mandragora murrs and lightly nips one of Aymeric's fingers just as he looks at Celty questioningly. Who's this weirdo with the head cover?]

I'd like that. And I would do the same for you, as a friend.

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Helmet on, but icon is without

Celty you are a good soul

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