Floor 1 Room 4

[dyingtohealyou]

Ahito

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[revengier]

It could have been.

[ And he doesn't know that Ahito is really letting it sink in just how bad it was, but... he gets it. ]

I didn't know what to do. I wish I did.

[dyingtohealyou]

[Ahito shrugs.]

...Once he had me hostage, there was no way I was getting out of there unscathed. Especially since he wanted all wizards dead from the start... Either he'd injure me, or kill me on the spot. There was no getting out of that.

[revengier]

No, there wasn't.

[ He breathes out, closing his eyes. ]

Even so, I should have at least tried to subdue Akira at that point... I just couldn't bring myself to do it.

[ What would he have done if he failed and either of them got hurt? They both ended up hurt regardless, but still. ]

[dyingtohealyou]

Mm. Even though logically he was going to hurt me anyway, it's hard to make the actual decision when there's a hostage.

[...Which is why he was so eager to get him to let go, one way or another.]

[revengier]

I was afraid I would slip up and seriously hurt one of you.

[ He sighs. ]

There’s no point dwelling on it, I suppose, not if you really are fine.

[dyingtohealyou]

How kind of you. [Hehe.] And you're right - after all that healing, I'm already almost at 100%.

[revengier]

[ No!! No kindness!!! ]

So, what's taking up the remaining percent? Soreness?

[dyingtohealyou]

Still a little low on blood, but I'm recovering it with my own magic, bit by bit.

[revengier]

I could lend you some of mind, if you need it.

[ He doesn't mind at all. ]

[dyingtohealyou]

[Immediately:]

No thanks.

[revengier]

[ He sits up just so he can cross his arms. ]

Why not?

[dyingtohealyou]

Because normal healing works fine?

[revengier]

[ He rolls his eyes. ]

Fine.

[ Kurapika relaxes back against the couch again, but there's still a frown on his face. ]

I'll bring juice and snacks later. You need extra nutrients right now.

[dyingtohealyou]

[Sighing in relief, goddamn you guys and your harebrained schemes.]

Thanks, that'll help way more than a magical blood transfusion.

[revengier]

You don't know that for certain.

[ Like, yes, he's going to listen to Ahito but he is not giving up the fight. ]

[dyingtohealyou]

I know you know healing magic.

[You literally used it on him that very night!!!!!!!]

[revengier]

It's not as effective as other means could be. At least, not mine.

[ Being a jack of all trades kind of sucks sometimes. ]

[dyingtohealyou]

...Doesn't that mean a blood transfusion wouldn't necessarily be effective either?

[Don't go using experimental magic on him... dude... he trusted you...]

[revengier]

I'm simply exploring options.

[ But Ahito has a point, so he'll finally relent. ]

I hope you're at least getting good rest.

[dyingtohealyou]

Of course I am. I know how to take care of myself.

[By necessity, really.]

[revengier]

So do I.

[ Also by necessity. ]

Yet you stayed with me anyway when my curse hit me. So, I hope you can see where I'm coming from.

[ And why he was giving thought to a blood transfusion. ]

[dyingtohealyou]

I won't say no if you just want to hang out.

[revengier]

It's not just hanging out. It's making sure that you're okay on top of it.

[dyingtohealyou]

No offense, but I'm in way better condition now than you were earlier.

[revengier]

...Fine.

[ Ahito, unfortunately, has a point. ]

You're so annoying sometimes.