paradisa | Tadchaen-a-Min (Forward dated to sometime that is obscenely early in the morning)

[Someone is paying the price of room redecorating/expanding via wishing. And is stubbornly sitting at her desk, attempting to continue working despite her misery. It also happens to be the first time she has ever been sick- elf immunity, you know.]

[Filtered from first gens, their allies, or anyone who would pass information on to them]

I find it curious that there has been so little discussion regarding what was discovered in that alternate realm not long ago. Mayhaps many do not wish to dwell on it. Such an attitude is more than understandable and yet I think it important to—

[There’s some rustling as she cuts herself off and reaches for a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from her brow. How is she sweating when she has chills? She’s exhausted, sweating, freezing, and generally feeling miserable. And she certainly sounds it when she speaks again.]

Forgive me, I seem to be somewhat unwell. [A pause as she gathers herself enough to continue.]

I also wish to enquire about an upcoming expedition. I believe I have heard it mentioned, but there is precious little information about.

[There’s some more rustling as she shifts restlessly in her seat and then the journal catches her muttering to herself:] I do not know how mortals endure this.

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I will admit, I am not. Elves do not ordinarily take ill. [Which...is why she's so snippy. This is horrible, Zelos. Horrible.]

Seriously? That's pretty surprising.

Is it? [It's just...normal for her.] Is it not so with the elves in your world?

Nope. Well, I don't know a whole lot about full elves- but my little sister's of elven blood and she's almost always sick.

I am sorry to hear it. [And she honestly means that.]

I was not aware you had a sister. I suppose we have spoken very little of such things.

[you can almost hear the shrug] Yeah, well- what can you do?

[You know, besides strike crazy bargains to try to change their fates and all but shhhhhh...]

Heh heh, probably just didn't come up before.

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Perhaps. [Or perhaps they are both just too busy trying to figure each other out.]

Do you recall speaking to me whilst you were on your loss? [Because she told you something about her family then.]

[Ew his loss how he hates being reminded of it]

Vaguely...? It's all kinda a blur. [A lie. but the more he can distance himself from that, the better]

Do you recall what I told you of my family?

Hmmm....

You have a daughter and three grandchildren, right?

Your memory seems quite remarkable in this, for one who remembers things but vaguely. [But she says nothing more than that. And this is distracting her from her woes, so that's good.]

Then we each know something, however small, of one another's kin. I am glad of it.

What can I say? The talk of ladies always sticks in my mind better~! [yeah Zelos is excellent for distractions]

Ahahaha, even ground is the best place to be.

Even those of an age to have three grandchildren?

Of course! Especially one who looks as remarkable for her age as you do, my lady!

[A little laugh that...doesn't last very long before she runs out of energy to sustain it.]

You have made an art of flattery, my friend.

Hey, I only speak the truth of my heart! ♥

Now my lady, are you making sure to be resting in bed?

[.......... No. She isn't.]

Is that truly necessary? There is much to do.

Yes, yes- I know. But it's all stuff that will be much harder to do if you make yourself worse by not resting, okay?

I have said much the same to those under my care. [A sigh] You have my word; I will rest.

Yeah, well I am a healer too, you know?

Good. I'll hold you to that.

[She's smiling a little, even if he can't see it.]

I am touched by your concern.

A beautiful lady deserves more than illness, I say!

Is that all? [Yeah, there's so much flirting she can take before she starts getting irritated about the emphasis on her looks. It...gets old and her patience has dropped a bit right now.]