melodiesoflife | Event || Genesis

A) Church

[In the wake of that battle, even Ventus is more idle than usual. He hasn't made it to town yet, nor has he tried to; despite some rest and having most of his wounds taken care of, he's still sore and exhausted, and even word of a local celebration hasn't prompted him to try and fight it. Word of the Heroes' predicament has also reached him, but this doesn't do much for him, either. They're alive, they're all right, and for now that's enough. The rest can wait until after he's gotten his energy back -- although that's easier said than done.

Ven spends much of his time sleeping, either laid out in a corner of the church or, occasionally, snoozing against the side of a tree outside when being indoors for so long takes its toll. Despite that he's achieved well over the maximum number of hours that any human needs to function properly, it doesn't matter. Sleep comes to him easily, and often.

When he is awake, his usual air of optimism and vigor seems... drained, and he spends more time staring thoughtfully into space than interacting with others. Back in his usual clothes -- thanks to his moogle right before he ended up here -- he's stripped off his ~~several~~ jackets to counter the heat, and his sleeveless shirt emphasizes the couple small injuries that haven't been fully healed. He has a few bruises and scratches left, but he favors his left leg more than anything and keeps his weight off of it for as much as he can manage.

If you can catch him when he's awake -- or if you just happen to pass by within speaking distance -- he'll gladly speak up and welcome the company.]

B) Fireworks

[Later in the week, Ven can be found making time each evening for watching the fireworks. Rather than going into the city, however, he's found a nice spot not too far from the ruins, a small hilltop where he can see the show just fine, even if it's a little distant.

(Leave it to him to find a hillside view, even now.)]

[One of the first things Alice did when they got to the church was look around for the other people she knows. Just to make sure they're here. To make sure they're okay. When she first notices Ventus, she smiles in relief. But that smile very quickly fades into concern when she notices the injuries.]

Ven! You're hurt...

[An obvious statement, but honestly why haven't those scratches been properly bandaged? And has he cleaned them? And should he be walking on that leg?]

Why haven't these been treated yet? And you're limping too! If your leg hurts that much you shouldn't walk on it!

[She's actually really worried and doesn't mean for it to sound like she's scolding him, but it totally does.]

[He perks up when he hears his name, already looking over with a smile -- only for it to abruptly fade when he recognizes that tone of voice. Uh-oh.

He takes the concern-scolding with grace, at least, not interrupting or arguing. He doesn't take it the wrong way, either, well aware that Aqua would do the same if she were here.

Ven's next smile is sheepish, apologetic, but he does his best to sound reassuring.]

I, um -- I was going to heal myself! And I will! After I rest. [See?? He didn't want to overdo it! Isn't that kind of being responsible?

As for the leg issue... he glances down at it, but yeah how about we change the subject instead?]

But it's good to see you, too! I'm glad you're okay.

[That's 100% earnest, too.]

[Her expression does soften a little.]

I'm glad you're okay too. That whole mess got pretty hectic.

[She looks over his injuries speculatively. The Paladin class does come with a very useful cure spell, but honestly she's exhausted. She's not sure she can muster enough energy right now. But at least she can try...]

Here, let me see if I can do something about those injuries...

[She's drawing on the last reserves of her strength for this cura and she can feel the spell drain the energy out of her. But she tries not to show her exhaustion and manages a weak smile. The irony of lecturing him about over doing it and then doing so herself helpfully escapes her.]

Better?

[That spell is indeed a wave of relief to all those nicks and bruises, enough that Ven's momentarily surprised by how much they were weighing down on him without his realizing. Unfortunately, that shot to his leg is more complicated and remains untouched by it -- but unless he's pressed on the matter, he won't draw attention to it. He's made enough people worry as is.

He breaks into a grateful grin, already looking a little more energetic than before.]

Yeah, sure am! Thanks, Alice. [But concern goes both ways! So--] How about you? Did you make it out okay?

Ventus - throughout the week

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