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[alwaysmoony.livejournal.com]

[his breathing is heavy, slow, hoarse]

Well. That was...better...than last time.

((Let's pretend this was before noon? > >))

Comments

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

What was better than last time?

[alwaysmoony.livejournal.com]

[veery carefully]

Just another episode. I have an...unfortunate illness.

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

I see... I thought it had something to do with the changes some people here experience sometimes. Do you know anything about that?

[alwaysmoony.livejournal.com]

[his voice is still weak, but steady]

Losses? I don't have...personal experience, but they seem to be a regular part of life, here.

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

Losses? That's what that condition is called?

[alwaysmoony.livejournal.com]

That's what people have named it, at least. It makes sense - people lose and ability, or a personality trait...

At least those aren't permanent.

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

That's... who causes that?

[alwaysmoony.livejournal.com]

The castle, as far as people know. It seems...sentient, somehow, and it's clearly powerful.

[flammenschwert.livejournal.com]

... you... you're not serious, are you?

[alwaysmoony.livejournal.com]

Gravely.

[fondest.livejournal.com]

Are you alright?

[alwaysmoony.livejournal.com]

[softly, with an attempt at reassurance]

Yes, I am.

[the floor creaks, slightly]

I just need to...get my bandages.

[fondest.livejournal.com]

I'd like to come help, if you'd allow it.

[alwaysmoony.livejournal.com]

[automatically]

Are you...

Yes, you are. Thank you. I'm in 2313.

[fondest.livejournal.com]

Am I what?

[alwaysmoony.livejournal.com]

Sure.

I'm...not used to...

[fondest.livejournal.com]

New place, new experiences, right?

[alwaysmoony.livejournal.com]

[faint, warm laugh]

Yes. Rather...nice experiences, at that.

[fondest.livejournal.com]

I'll be up there soon.

[clemently.livejournal.com]

Remus...

Do you want company?

[alwaysmoony.livejournal.com]

[soft, grateful]

Thank you. Esther is coming. Between us...

[clemently.livejournal.com]

I know.

We'll take care. You're our friend.

[alwaysmoony.livejournal.com]

[he swallows, and for several moments says nothing; then, hardly above a whisper]

Thank you.

[clemently.livejournal.com]

[Warm]

You'll do the same for us.

[alwaysmoony.livejournal.com]

[earnestly]

Yes, I will.

[a hiss]

...Well. When I'm able.