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Chris Hartley ([personal profile] thechoiceisyours) wrote in [community profile] hadriel2016-04-26 03:57 pm

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[It's really tempting to do this post in text but there's a few reasons why he decides not to, including the main point of this post that he intends to bury under some other things. So he offers the camera a small, hesitant smile of greeting before starting.]

Hey. I um... I hope everyone's doing okay after that whole... Thing. H-Has it um, worn off for everyone now?

[He hopes so; it seems to have for everyone he's talked to, but that doesn't necessarily mean much.]

On a less depressing subject, Em and I finished some more emojis. The new pack is here; all you have to do is download and install it like last time.

Also uh, we're working on a deal with Delight about getting like, good coffee at the bar, so... That's hopefully a thing, soon.

[They just all need a chance to recover from the event before they can really manage that whole thing. Especially since he can't exactly walk right now, which leads to the actual main point of making this post.]

I also wanted to um... I know there are like, some doctors and people with healing powers and whatever here, and I was hoping I could talk to one who might be willing to help out with something. So... Yeah.

[That's that. He seems to be considering if there's anything else he wants to add, but then decides against it and ends the feed.]
tongueamok: (➣ i can see i'm going to have to ask)

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[personal profile] tongueamok 2016-04-26 09:53 pm (UTC)(link)
Hm. I know I can help with the recent injury, and will have to see what I can do with anything older than that. [Magic is complicated, kids.]

[A pause. Oh dear, the dilemma.]

I suppose I'm going to have to come to you, aren't I?
tongueamok: (➣ i'm still not sure what was said)

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[personal profile] tongueamok 2016-04-26 10:12 pm (UTC)(link)
[It's good Chris wasn't trying to guilt him; he does that plenty on his own. It's less about meeting new people and more about assuaging his own fears.]

No no no, I, ah. Probably should leave this apartment at some point, shouldn't I?

[Because the streets are safe now, right? Right?]

... It is safe to come out, right? Safe as it can be, at least. Less killers and whatnot on the loose?
tongueamok: (➣ if only they saw me now)

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[personal profile] tongueamok 2016-04-26 10:33 pm (UTC)(link)
[Carlisle fiddles with his phone a moment, then takes it with him as he gathers a few things.]

Is it that apparent?
tongueamok: (➣ it's true and also not true)

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[personal profile] tongueamok 2016-04-26 10:43 pm (UTC)(link)
I see.

[He sets the phone down to straighten his tabard. He's still working on getting some of the blood stains out, as a few, faded ones are visible on the right-hand side.]

I'm Carlisle Longinmouth.
tongueamok: (➣ unfortunate circumstances)

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[personal profile] tongueamok 2016-04-27 01:36 am (UTC)(link)
So I have been told.

Where shall I meet you?
tongueamok: (➣ this just got very heavy indeed)

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[personal profile] tongueamok 2016-04-27 02:46 am (UTC)(link)
Right. I'll be there, er...

[He has no idea how far away the houses are.]

I'll be there.

[Hanging up now. Give him nearly an hour to make it there, as he takes his time walking down the street, careful to look around every corner and watch his back at all times. Sure, someone said the madness was over, but that doesn't mean it really is. The last thing he wants is to be torn to shreds before he's managed to make himself useful to more than one person. He makes his way to the spiral, goes right past it and in completely the wrong direction for a while, then finally winds back and finds at the right door.

Chris said to go in, but manners are manners, so he knocks.]
tongueamok: (➣ i cannot say)

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[personal profile] tongueamok 2016-04-27 03:06 am (UTC)(link)
It's me!

[He realizes belatedly how loud that sounded in the quiet hallway -- he's just a hair eager to help -- and lowers his voice as he continues.]

Should I just... let myself in?

[Like he was told to in the first place.]
tongueamok: (➣ it's true and also not true)

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[personal profile] tongueamok 2016-04-27 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
[He takes the assertion literally and pushes the door open, taking a look around before stepping inside. The living quarters are certainly roomier than his single bedroom apartment at the top of Spire Four, though he assumes it probably comes at the cost of needing to be shared with others. And if his skittish tendencies are any sign, he prefers living alone.

He closes the door behind him and makes his way over to the couch, giving Chris a short, polite bow in greeting. Aside from the faded bloodstains on his tabard and the torn sleeve of his jacket covering an arm completely wrapped in a bandage down to his wrist, it doesn't seem like he's seen too much damage from the city in his brief time here.]


My apologies for taking so long. I'm still familiarizing myself with the streets, and ah... what I can expect to find on them.
tongueamok: (➣ i can see i'm going to have to ask)

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[personal profile] tongueamok 2016-04-27 04:45 am (UTC)(link)
[If the way Carlisle eyes the couch as though it'd devour him is any indication, he prefers to stand, or at least to keep his distance between himself and people unless he's working his craft. It's not Chris so much as it is pretty much everyone he comes into contact with -- when one tends to cast spells through his hands, it's just easier to not get too close to folks.

He makes no comment on Chris' attire -- at least he's wearing a shirt, unlike some people with no shred of decency -- as he replies.]


I suppose I will adjust. This is unfortunately not the first time I've been spirited away from everything I'm familiar with.

[But he sure hopes it will be the last time, because twice has been plenty, thank you very much.]

Now then, shall we get to work? Are you familiar in any way with healing arts, or shall I explain this?
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tongueamok: (➣ one of the many things i know)

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[personal profile] tongueamok 2016-04-27 06:04 am (UTC)(link)
[Another person unfamiliar with magic -- so many worlds seem to lack what is a fairly common skill in his own, yet they have incredible technology he can hardly fathom. It's fascinating: as far as he's concerned, the communicators might as well be the product of sorcery.

While he's not entirely shocked by Chris' lack of magical knowledge, he is surprised by his concern, especially given his likely unfamiliarity with the craft. He gives his new acquaintance a sheepish smile.]


Ah, no. It doesn't hurt, per se. And I come prepared.

[He pulls his hands free of his gloves and starts digging through the badger-pelt bag he has hanging from his shoulder, continuing his explanation.]

Now, I will need to put my hands on you to channel magic into you.
tongueamok: (➣ that's just how it was)

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[personal profile] tongueamok 2016-04-28 12:38 am (UTC)(link)
No, nothing. It should be a relatively painless procedure.

[Inspiring implications, indeed. He finally finds what he's digging for in that bag -- a wide-mouthed, glass jar of some kind -- and makes his way over to the couch. Setting the jar on the floor, he finally does have a seat, eyeing the other man's legs as he silently determines how to go about this.]

Right. Now which leg is it? And how did you injure yourself, exactly?
tongueamok: (➣ it's true and also not true)

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[personal profile] tongueamok 2016-04-28 01:30 am (UTC)(link)
I suppose it could have been worse, but it does help to know a little about the problem. Wounds I can see are much easier to treat, as I know where I need to direct my casting. Ones that are less visible are more of a challenge, but with the proper concentration, I should be able to repair this. At least you're relatively human -- takes out most of the guesswork that comes with channeling magic through alien anatomy. Had to do that once, and would like to not do that again, thought I expect my luck on that isn't likely to hold in a place like... this.

[He has a single, nervous laugh to himself before shutting up. Sorry, Chris -- he knows he should probably work on his bedside manner.]

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