wizardmanor | Floor 2 Room 5

A nice jar of fruit drenched in its own juices, then~ I'll keep that in mind for next time. [None of those sweets made from wizard sugar! All natural!

Until Ithaqua learns how to bake pastries, that is.]

But you raise a good point, perhaps I should have brought something, especially after what you may or may not have experienced recently. [With that loaded comment, he tugs off the stilts and steps further into Kiryu's room.] Sugar helps the mind's ills, does it not? Unless you're experiencing that of the body's.

Mostly that of the body, these days.

[Even though Kiryu looks pretty much intact. Everyone else in Central returned with injuries, yet Kiryu somehow managed to keep himself nice and pristine on that regard -- even though it's easy to guess he sure didn't try to avoid danger. He just isn't the kind of person to cower in a corner]

If you're trying to check on me I'm fine. The rest should get your attention.

Out of those who left and came back most recently, I'm acquainted with only two, hehe. You being one of them. [With that, he slips onto a chair and crosses his legs] I've already paid the other a visit, and now it's your turn.

You're mostly intact physically, yes?

[At the very least, Ithaqua doesn't smell blood.]

Not a scratch on me. I don't feel off, either.

[That said...]

Whether that moment with the rock where I felt as if my soul was being torn affected me or not remains to be seen. I'm sure if the worst happens I can be subdued, though.

[After all, his magic isn't top notch yet, and although he has plenty physical power he has no doubt magic has an edge over it. Still, all five Central wizards felt that moment, and -- spoilers -- it didn't really harm him, but still, he doesn't really rule out it messed up something and he doesn't know yet]

Hmm... [Ithaqua leans forward, placing his hands on his knees to support himself.]

Do you want to know what I've learned? I've learned that magic leaves its mark-- only time will tell when it will show itself.

I would loathe to have to kill you, should it be pushed to that extreme. [Ithaqua, not wanting to kill? What is this.]

Would that be the only solution or is there anything less drastic?

[Ithaqua bringing up killing Kiryu doesn't seem to bother him as much as it should. His mortality is something he has thought of a lot the last few months]

[Ithaqua has to give a shrug. He knows from Kurapika that it wasn't just any magic, so... Kiryu's guess is as good as his.]

I suppose it depends on how invasive and corrosive it is.

It was something related to the moon. I'm sure it was extremely invasive and corrosive.

[It's a given, he's sure!]

Ah, so it's worse than expected. [Ithaqua sighs deeply.]

Here I thought we could simply be wizards, but apparently we must be shamans and priests as well.

Along with our existing duties of farmers, sugar-makers, and bodyguards. Wizards seem to do a bit of everything.

[When you can do magic, you can do anything]

Busywork is what they give us. [A soft sigh.]

Aside from these things... that are actually dangerous. I suppose there should be some excitement in our lives somehow.

[Now he drums his fingers on his knee, thinking more.] You've rested, yes?

As much as I could. It's been hard to rest.

[He doesn't look bad because he's used to a nocturnal life after thirty years or so of it, but still, if Ithaqua were to be clever, he'd definitely see signs that Kiryu, even though he returned intact, is not in top physical shape.

Which is impressive, really, that Kiryu can be quite impressive physically-speaking even though he's not on his prime anymore. He was incredible, when he was healthier]

[Ithaqua takes that statement the wrong way. He's well aware that Kiryu might as well be as old as his mother, perhaps even older, but while the aches and pains of aging humans are not unknown to him... Ithaqua just doesn't think about them right now.]

Lingering effects from the mission? Nightmares?

Yes. I don't know if it's normal or something to blame on the rock but I have felt exhausted and it's not going away.

[Ever felt so tired resting doesn't seem to solve it? Yeah]

Hmm... [Now Ithaqua thinks. He wonders if there's a solution to this.] Wait here a moment.

[As if this isn't Kiryu's room...!

Ithaqua scuttles out of the window again and climbs the several stories up to his own room, completely unafraid. When he returns just minutes later, he has two tiny sachets in his clawed hand, one smelling faintly like lemon tea, and the other like lavender.]

Put one of these under your pillow while you rest, and we'll see what works for you.

[There we go, I knew Ithaqua wouldn't hesitate to go clambering to the highest floors, hah. Vindication!]

...you didn't have to go out of your way to do this.

[This is truly thoughtful of Ithaqua, he thinks to himself, taking the satchels]

Says who? Heheh! No one's put a knife to my neck and demanded such a thing.

Put it this way-- you'll help me further my studies in magic, while having a chance to sleep well.

...put like that, guess there's no reason not to accept.

[More because he's willing to help Ithaqua with his studies in magic, really]

Thanks. Truly.

Thank me if it works, heheh.

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