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dontgiveafock) wrote2011-06-21 11:39 am
dontgiveafock) wrote2011-06-21 11:39 am
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[He'd been there for hours, back torn open from the flogging received and body a mass of agony. Joe was aware that he wasn't the worst dealt that day, but it didn't mean his pain wasn't still on the extreme. He knew he should probably sleep, that the coming days would be busy, but for the moment, the man was content to stare blankly at the ground before him.
Guilt, was what he felt the most. For Sollux, and for Nel. The woman he wanted to scream at for being so foolish, for throwing her life away when he knew there was nothing she could do. Joe had witnessed and been part of enough trials to know that there was no passing the Headsman.]
Guilt, was what he felt the most. For Sollux, and for Nel. The woman he wanted to scream at for being so foolish, for throwing her life away when he knew there was nothing she could do. Joe had witnessed and been part of enough trials to know that there was no passing the Headsman.]
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Do what y'can, lass. But if there ain't enough, then there ain't enough. S'alright. I appreciate y'help.
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[ It's an easy business for her, especially after all of the work she did on Alex's back. Joe's isn't nearly as bad and Bryn methodically applies salve to each cut with a careful, gentle hand.
While she does, her eyes drift every so often to the tattoos on his shoulder and arm. There appears to be some sort of wolf or dog on his shoulder, though Bryn isn't completely sure. The three headed dog on his arm seems a little less ambiguous. Another time she might have asked if they meant anything, as she had with Asma, but it definitely not the time or place.
As she focused once more on her work, Bryn finally took note of the faint lines of old scars among the new cuts. It made sense, though it shocked Bryn to see them. It explained why he handled his punishment as he had. It wasn't the first time. ]
How long do you think they'll keep you here?
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A day, maybe two. S'generally the way they run things here.
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She pauses briefly at his reply, surprised. ]
That's so long though... They'll feed all of you and bring you water at least, won't they?
[ It's probably a stupid question, and Bryn's stomach is already sinking, anticipating an answer of "no." ]
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Dunno. M'thinkin' not. Last time I was up 'ere I got no aid.
[A little lie there, but he's not about to incriminate another.]
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I'll see what I can do. If you just tell me what to bring, I can do my best...
[ After all, she's definitely not leaving Alex untended for long, not with his injuries, and Joe is her friend. Even if he's done this before, it doesn't make it easy. She'll bring what she can for all three of them because to her it's the right thing. ]
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If it's only a day, then all I ask of ye is somethin' to drink once in a while. I can eat when I'm free.
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I can definitely do that. If there's anything else just ask, okay? The three of you can consider me on call when I stop by.
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[The smile he shoots her is thankful and genuine.]
Focus on Alex though, alright? I been through this before so it's nothin' new fer me. That kid though...
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Joe, it's okay, I know. He is my focus. But when there's nothing more I can do for him for a moment, I'll be checking on you and Sollux.
[ She begins to gather up empty salve containers and such to take back with her to the Keep, leaving no sign she'd been there but for the bandages on Alex and Joe's backs. ]
I'll be back with water later.