[ Jing Yuan is, ultimately, just going to say what he thinks is necessary, regardless of the difficulty of such words.
He watches Bruno distribute the sugar just so, committing to memory the motions in case he has to do things himself. Every soldier learns basic first aid, though this goes a little bit beyond that; just a tad.
Morbid or not, it wouldn't be the first time Solomon's put weird rocks in his mouth. I doubt he'd mind.
[And if Bruno can't stand the idea of sticking rocks in Solomon's mouth, Akira... can...... but Jing Yuan probably wouldn't complain either. Akira has an idea if why he's here, as an aside, but now isn't the time to rib one old man over his relationship with another.]
Just let us know what you need. I'll help however I can.
...Akira, I meant checking the stones for the magic signature, not, um. I mean. Sure, that'd. That probably helps. Too. Somehow.
[ Bruno would put rocks in Solomon's mouth if he had to! He would just try really hard not to think about it. It'd be easier if they were specifically monster rocks. That isn't necessary right now, though.
Meanwhile, Solomon swallows the sugar, the trick with the nose having worked out. After that, there isn't much else to do, now is there? He'll turn and look between Jing Yuan and Akira. ]
There isn't a whole lot left to do other than give him time. I'll wait with him until I'm sure he'll be alright.
He just blinks at the discussion and as everything is happening. It's fine. ]
I will also wait.
[ Well, he is already committed to sticking around for reasons. Definitely personal reasons, so he just says that real quick, and settles himself into a sitting position.
He has no intentions of heading anywhere else tonight. Which probably seems strange (maybe) but honestly the two of them can judge him or are free to think whatever they wish. ]
[What? He's not wrong. Sucking on some wizard rocks would probably help, but he's not here to push the rock sucking agenda. He's been here long enough, in fact, taking one last look at Solomon before making his way back over to the door.]
You two hang tight. I'm gonna make you some coffee and head out.
[ Well, he has had no problems in the past acquiescing to asks and requests before, from Bruno included.
This situation is a little different. Despite everything, he does phrase his words as composed as they seem to be, at the least. ]
I understand your position.
I also understand that it may seem unreasonable. Though, I have no intention of being a nuisance to Solomon in the state that he is in; therefore, I can only ask you to overlook this, and if you cannot...I do not plan on changing my mind.
Uh huh, and, um, what exactly is your relation to Solomon? That I should just let you hang out in here while he's unconscious for god knows how long? 'cause, look, I think you're a great guy, but I don't know why you would want to do that.
[ Plus, uh... ]
Also I'd. I'd prefer not to have to work around someone else when I magic the room to not let Solomon leave it?
Is it not enough to say that I would wish to watch over him with my own eyes as well? I'm sure you are a kind fellow yourself, and it is understandable that you have questions, but I'm not doing it simply just for the sake of it.
[ Anyway, he does also add: ]
I can also pitch in to help, instead of simply being dead weight, Bruno.
[ Bruno can't even think of an argument for that. Apparently, "I'm the healer and everyone else has to leave" isn't good enough after all to shoo everyone away. ]
I... I mostly meant I don't want to lock you in here, too. Y'know, by accident. [ Yes, he's gotten a lot better at magic these past few weeks, but also, what if that still happened? Huh? Regardless, Bruno lets out a somewhat frustrated sigh and turns to stare at Solomon for a moment before turning back. ] Fine. I mean, I'm still not okay with it, but I can't really make you leave.
Akira returns with two cups of coffee and sets them down on the nearest table. Beside the coffee is cream and Akira's bright red sugar. How's the mood in here...?]
[ Jing Yuan gives Bruno a little look at the snide comment and presses his lips into a thin line. Despite the awkwardness, he was pretty much willing to accept it just fine until those snippy words, because surprise, he is still actually not in a good mood. But he's just tired, so whatever.
Though, he does rise silently because Akira has brought things and simply sitting there in not accepting them seems odd. ]
I can't quite think of anything else, but I do appreciate you having gotten what you have. Thank you, Akira. You certainly didn't need to go through the trouble.
[ Coffee will be necessary for late nights. So, just like that, he picks up a cup, blowing lightly on it, because it's probably still hot at the least. Also, he doesn't take his coffee with sugar or cream, but the consideration there is also noted. ]
[Mm, yeah, the vibes here are pretty rancid. Akira won't mind leaving this behind at all, but it sounds like the two of them didn't take the opportunity to understand why the other is insistent on staying while he was gone. Rather... Jing Yuan refused to elaborate, didn't he? That's Akira's best guess and the one he's going to act on, pulling a chair up and gesturing to it. Go on, Jing Yuan. Take a seat.]
What's the deal, JY? I don't think Bruno would be giving you such a hard time if you'd explain what Solomon means to you. If you've got a crush on the guy, just admit it.
[ It's ultimately all the fault of nerves being frayed. Bruno doesn't truly have a problem with Jing Yuan staying, but the fright Ithaqua gave them, followed by a whole ass dragon, followed by everyone being covered in blood, followed by healing Solomon, well.
Yeah, so Bruno's being a little bitchy. It's uncalled for. That coffee Akira has brought in, however, brings some hope. He enjoys a good cup of coffee and when he takes the other cup from Akira, he'll add the sugar. He'll probably need the extra energy. ]
Wh... I'm not giving him a hard time? I just think... that... [ Well, he was going to say it's going to be a boring wait and surely there are better things to be doing, but then Akira has to go and say that. Uh. ] What? Akira? They're both guys?
[ Bruno has not been paying attention to how gay all these wizards are, dear god. ]
[ For a moment, it looks like he surprisingly becomes even frostier at the inquisition. I'm sorry he's a disaster because he's already in a terrible mood, and this is just...hrm.
So, there is...an appropriate amount of awkward silence on his end. First, he addresses Bruno: ]
If you do not call that a 'hard time', I wonder what you do. But, very well.
[ Jing Yuan isn't the type of person to get irritated easily, but when he does, he can be a bit difficult. As it is, he sips at his coffee primly, considering his actual response to Akira, but he does finally sit down, and recalls Malice's words. He has a feeling that yes it's a crush, because he has had time to mull over it. Unfortunately. ]
I already told him that I wanted to watch over Solomon, implying I was concerned. There is nothing odd about wishing to keep watch over those you care deeply about. [ oh my god ] It's not my fault he has taken issue with it.
That being said, Bruno, men fall in love with one another all the time. Whether it is reciprocated, is another matter entirely, however.
[ This is him implying that what Akira has said is correct. If it's indirectly stated or implied, he can sort of answer it. ]
[...Wow, Jing Yuan. You're a surprisingly fussy man. Akira thinks he likes this side of him, but there's a time and place to rile people up on purpose and that time is not now. He's gotten the answer he was looking for anyway and Bruno has it too, so his work here is done.
He flashes them both a thumbs up on his way to the door.]
Hell yeah, gay rights.
[He's got one foot out the door, but just for Bruno's information—]
This whole mansion's gay, Bruno. Malice and Yamato are dating and so are Khun and Tatara. Oh, and don't forget about Robin and Yodarha.
[Peace out! Have fun mulling over that for the next several hours, Bruno. The door shuts behind Akira with a click.]
[ akira leaving his own relationship out of the list wowww we see how it is ]
W-wait, what do you mean Robin and Yodarha?!
[ What? What?? What???? Bruno is left staring at the door as Akira departs, leaving chaos in his wake. Amazing. Now he's here, alone, with Jing Yuan, who's mad at him, too. He looks back at Jing Yuan, then over at Solomon, back to the door again, and then lets out a sigh, his shoulders sagging. ]
Mierda, esto se puso muy incómodo...
[ This sure got awkward real fast, haha. Well, regardless, he can't abandon his post here until he's sure Solomon actually is improving. He shifts his coffee to one hand and murmurs his incantation to summon a much cushier chair from somewhere else in the manor to sit in. That done, he shoots another uncertain peek Jing Yuan's way. ]
...sorry. I just. A lot of people are going to want to come in here and check on him. I was trying to avoid that.
Jing Yuan looks like he doubts the Robin and Yodarha because of vibes from Robin and the other. Not that he has proof of anything, but he has met both, and the potential chemistry seems non-existent. Anyway. ]
I understand that.
[ Jing Yuan said as much earlier, but he looks away, staring hard into the wall. His words aren't said with sarcasm at least.
He's still kind of annoyed, though he finally feels himself becoming at least less frosty, so the apology did at least help. He has said he is a forgiving man, which is true, though it isn't an insanely quick turn around. Just, perhaps, a normal one. ]
It would be best to avoid a crowd, no matter how concerned people are. [ ... ] However, do not take any further frustration out on me. That is all I ask.
[ Bruno has to force himself not to apply several more sorries to that short reply. One would think it impossible but he would have found a way for sure. Although, having saved them both from a litany of apologies, what's left to do after that is to sit awkwardly and drink his coffee.
He'll have to get up and do the spell to keep Solomon in his room eventually but he wouldn't want to coffee to get cold while he does that, so, you know, priorities. ]
[ He will let the silence follow, simply nodding to accept that answer, and bask in that quiet for a bit, allowing whatever emotions that had run hot to simmer until they die down.
After taking a few more sips of coffee, he will speak again. ]
...There is something else I believe bears merit mentioning. Following this, I do hope you manage to get some rest.
I bet I could buy my own house down South with how many times I've been told that. [ Although, he sounds resigned, not annoyed. ] Don't worry. I... yeah, I will. I'm next door, so I don't even have to go far.
[ Heck, if he heads out and something goes wrong, all Jing Yuan would have to do is yell to get him back. ]
Er, and, uh. [ He purses his lips and looks at his coffee real hard for a second or two before glancing Jing Yuan's way. ] I won't be here all night if you're staying b-but. No strenuous activity with. With him. Even if he wakes up, okay?
[ This is so embarrassing but he has to say it! Let the old man rest! ]
...for... I dunno. A week? Two? He's. He's just not gonna have the energy.
[ Jing Yuan looks relatively relieved. Healing in general is really just not his specialty and once again, he has been practicing a million of other things; this has gone by the wayside. So if he needs to go ahead and grab Bruno, he can shout or otherwise run out the door to bang his hand on said door.
He'll even be capable of passing him a genuinely warm smile as he starts to speak again... ]
[ ...Up until Bruno had said that! Then he gets a sight of Jing Yuan's eyes widening, and congratulations, it may be surprising for all of your peeping TOMS, but he has a concept of shame. So there is a deep blush on his face. ]
I...Bruno.
I would never—that is to say it isn't like I hadn't...no, nevermind.
[ He's so embarrassed now, thank the AEONS Solomon is out like a light. If he saw him anything like this or speaking as such, he'd be teasing him from heaven to back, he just knows it! ]
...I also understand your concerns and why you brought them up, however I am not so thoughtless or singleminded to do that sort of thing. Still, once again, I can assure you I will not——your worries are unfounded, is all.
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But, it can't hurt if we think it necessary.
[ Jing Yuan is, ultimately, just going to say what he thinks is necessary, regardless of the difficulty of such words.
He watches Bruno distribute the sugar just so, committing to memory the motions in case he has to do things himself. Every soldier learns basic first aid, though this goes a little bit beyond that; just a tad.
Otherwise? Jing Yuan has nothing much to say. ]
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[And if Bruno can't stand the idea of sticking rocks in Solomon's mouth, Akira... can...... but Jing Yuan probably wouldn't complain either. Akira has an idea if why he's here, as an aside, but now isn't the time to rib one old man over his relationship with another.]
Just let us know what you need. I'll help however I can.
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[ Bruno would put rocks in Solomon's mouth if he had to! He would just try really hard not to think about it. It'd be easier if they were specifically monster rocks. That isn't necessary right now, though.
Meanwhile, Solomon swallows the sugar, the trick with the nose having worked out. After that, there isn't much else to do, now is there? He'll turn and look between Jing Yuan and Akira. ]
There isn't a whole lot left to do other than give him time. I'll wait with him until I'm sure he'll be alright.
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He just blinks at the discussion and as everything is happening. It's fine. ]
I will also wait.
[ Well, he is already committed to sticking around for reasons. Definitely personal reasons, so he just says that real quick, and settles himself into a sitting position.
He has no intentions of heading anywhere else tonight. Which probably seems strange (maybe) but honestly the two of them can judge him or are free to think whatever they wish. ]
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You two hang tight. I'm gonna make you some coffee and head out.
[With that, Akira leaves (temporarily!)]
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Jing... really... I don't want people in here to crowd him when he does wake up.
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This situation is a little different. Despite everything, he does phrase his words as composed as they seem to be, at the least. ]
I understand your position.
I also understand that it may seem unreasonable. Though, I have no intention of being a nuisance to Solomon in the state that he is in; therefore, I can only ask you to overlook this, and if you cannot...I do not plan on changing my mind.
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[ Plus, uh... ]
Also I'd. I'd prefer not to have to work around someone else when I magic the room to not let Solomon leave it?
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[ Anyway, he does also add: ]
I can also pitch in to help, instead of simply being dead weight, Bruno.
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I... I mostly meant I don't want to lock you in here, too. Y'know, by accident. [ Yes, he's gotten a lot better at magic these past few weeks, but also, what if that still happened? Huh? Regardless, Bruno lets out a somewhat frustrated sigh and turns to stare at Solomon for a moment before turning back. ] Fine. I mean, I'm still not okay with it, but I can't really make you leave.
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At the very least they do seem to come to an understanding...of sorts, but it is one nonetheless. ]
Of course. I believe in your capabilities, and whatever else I could manage to do to assist in that.
And I do thank you for saying as much. I will not get in your way.
[ He can assure he will not be an active problem or anything, at the least. ]
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Akira returns with two cups of coffee and sets them down on the nearest table. Beside the coffee is cream and Akira's bright red sugar. How's the mood in here...?]
You guys need anything else?
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[ lmao the mood is weird ngl
Bruno waves down at where the man has decided to take a seat on the floor. Jing, there are chairs. Solomon has chairs? In his room? Hello? ]
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Though, he does rise silently because Akira has brought things and simply sitting there in not accepting them seems odd. ]
I can't quite think of anything else, but I do appreciate you having gotten what you have. Thank you, Akira. You certainly didn't need to go through the trouble.
[ Coffee will be necessary for late nights. So, just like that, he picks up a cup, blowing lightly on it, because it's probably still hot at the least. Also, he doesn't take his coffee with sugar or cream, but the consideration there is also noted. ]
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What's the deal, JY? I don't think Bruno would be giving you such a hard time if you'd explain what Solomon means to you. If you've got a crush on the guy, just admit it.
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Yeah, so Bruno's being a little bitchy. It's uncalled for. That coffee Akira has brought in, however, brings some hope. He enjoys a good cup of coffee and when he takes the other cup from Akira, he'll add the sugar. He'll probably need the extra energy. ]
Wh... I'm not giving him a hard time? I just think... that... [ Well, he was going to say it's going to be a boring wait and surely there are better things to be doing, but then Akira has to go and say that. Uh. ] What? Akira? They're both guys?
[ Bruno has not been paying attention to how gay all these wizards are, dear god. ]
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So, there is...an appropriate amount of awkward silence on his end. First, he addresses Bruno: ]
If you do not call that a 'hard time', I wonder what you do. But, very well.
[ Jing Yuan isn't the type of person to get irritated easily, but when he does, he can be a bit difficult. As it is, he sips at his coffee primly, considering his actual response to Akira, but he does finally sit down, and recalls Malice's words. He has a feeling that yes it's a crush, because he has had time to mull over it. Unfortunately. ]
I already told him that I wanted to watch over Solomon, implying I was concerned. There is nothing odd about wishing to keep watch over those you care deeply about. [ oh my god ] It's not my fault he has taken issue with it.
That being said, Bruno, men fall in love with one another all the time. Whether it is reciprocated, is another matter entirely, however.
[ This is him implying that what Akira has said is correct. If it's indirectly stated or implied, he can sort of answer it. ]
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He flashes them both a thumbs up on his way to the door.]
Hell yeah, gay rights.
[He's got one foot out the door, but just for Bruno's information—]
This whole mansion's gay, Bruno. Malice and Yamato are dating and so are Khun and Tatara. Oh, and don't forget about Robin and Yodarha.
[Peace out! Have fun mulling over that for the next several hours, Bruno. The door shuts behind Akira with a click.]
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W-wait, what do you mean Robin and Yodarha?!
[ What? What?? What???? Bruno is left staring at the door as Akira departs, leaving chaos in his wake. Amazing. Now he's here, alone, with Jing Yuan, who's mad at him, too. He looks back at Jing Yuan, then over at Solomon, back to the door again, and then lets out a sigh, his shoulders sagging. ]
Mierda, esto se puso muy incómodo...
[ This sure got awkward real fast, haha. Well, regardless, he can't abandon his post here until he's sure Solomon actually is improving. He shifts his coffee to one hand and murmurs his incantation to summon a much cushier chair from somewhere else in the manor to sit in. That done, he shoots another uncertain peek Jing Yuan's way. ]
...sorry. I just. A lot of people are going to want to come in here and check on him. I was trying to avoid that.
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Jing Yuan looks like he doubts the Robin and Yodarha because of vibes from Robin and the other. Not that he has proof of anything, but he has met both, and the potential chemistry seems non-existent. Anyway. ]
I understand that.
[ Jing Yuan said as much earlier, but he looks away, staring hard into the wall. His words aren't said with sarcasm at least.
He's still kind of annoyed, though he finally feels himself becoming at least less frosty, so the apology did at least help. He has said he is a forgiving man, which is true, though it isn't an insanely quick turn around. Just, perhaps, a normal one. ]
It would be best to avoid a crowd, no matter how concerned people are. [ ... ] However, do not take any further frustration out on me. That is all I ask.
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[ Bruno has to force himself not to apply several more sorries to that short reply. One would think it impossible but he would have found a way for sure. Although, having saved them both from a litany of apologies, what's left to do after that is to sit awkwardly and drink his coffee.
He'll have to get up and do the spell to keep Solomon in his room eventually but he wouldn't want to coffee to get cold while he does that, so, you know, priorities. ]
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After taking a few more sips of coffee, he will speak again. ]
...There is something else I believe bears merit mentioning. Following this, I do hope you manage to get some rest.
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I bet I could buy my own house down South with how many times I've been told that. [ Although, he sounds resigned, not annoyed. ] Don't worry. I... yeah, I will. I'm next door, so I don't even have to go far.
[ Heck, if he heads out and something goes wrong, all Jing Yuan would have to do is yell to get him back. ]
Er, and, uh. [ He purses his lips and looks at his coffee real hard for a second or two before glancing Jing Yuan's way. ] I won't be here all night if you're staying b-but. No strenuous activity with. With him. Even if he wakes up, okay?
[ This is so embarrassing but he has to say it! Let the old man rest! ]
...for... I dunno. A week? Two? He's. He's just not gonna have the energy.
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[ Jing Yuan looks relatively relieved. Healing in general is really just not his specialty and once again, he has been practicing a million of other things; this has gone by the wayside. So if he needs to go ahead and grab Bruno, he can shout or otherwise run out the door to bang his hand on said door.
He'll even be capable of passing him a genuinely warm smile as he starts to speak again... ]
I am already so thankful for you...
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for all of your peeping TOMS, but he has a concept of shame. So there is a deep blush on his face. ]I...Bruno.
I would never—that is to say it isn't like I hadn't...no, nevermind.
[ He's so embarrassed now, thank the AEONS Solomon is out like a light. If he saw him anything like this or speaking as such, he'd be teasing him from heaven to back, he just knows it! ]
...I also understand your concerns and why you brought them up, however I am not so thoughtless or singleminded to do that sort of thing. Still, once again, I can assure you I will not——your worries are unfounded, is all.
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