Dictated / Action at the castle

[celestial_wizard]

[ Apparently today Lucy has decided to give this 'wishing' thing a try. She may regret it later. There is silence from Lucy for a while, though the journal picks up the occasional delighted noise as wishing does indeed seem to work the way it is intended. So. Cool. ]

There, that's ... a little better. This wishing thing is really kind of cool but... does it always make you feel so worn out afterwards?

Puuuun.

[ Plue had no idea. Really all Lucy did was wish for one or two things. And maybe some new shoes. Just to experiment; and now she was feeling a little woozy. ]

Pu Puun?

I'm fine Plue - why don't we go outside for some air?

[ Bad idea bad idea bad ideaaaaaa - ]

Puuuun~!

[ And with that Lucy prepares to set out - boldly she pushes open her door! Confidently she takes a step in to the hall ...where she gets hit with such a wave of dizziness and nausea she falls flat on her face. Plue narrowly avoids getting squished. With some effort she pushes herself up right, using the wall for support, the dizzying weakness reminding her a lot of feeling her magic drained. Just... a little air. To clear her head- that's all she needed. She's just going to ...slowly start making her way down the hall, with Plue anxiously following beside her. ]

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[eatsfire]

[Walking down the hall, he halts mid-step when he catches Lucy's scent, as well as another he's familiar with. He turns just in time to see his friend lying face down on the floor]

Oi, Lucy? [He comes over and crouches down in front of her, elbows on his knees, and regards her curiously after waving hello to Plue]

What're you doing on the floor? Is it comfortable?

[Reaching over to poke her head, just because he can]

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[celestial_wizard]

[ Plue is relieved to see Natsu, returning the wave hello with a trembly wave of his own. At the head poke, Lucy grumbles a bit and bats at the hand with all the strength and accuracy of a sick, blind kitten. ]

Quit it, Natsu -!

[ It's a little embarrassing, though why she couldn't say. Still, it takes some effort to push herself up, in order to sit against her heels, leaning against the wall. Even that little effort felt harder to do than usual. ]

Of course the floor isn't comfortable. [ Okay Lucy, let's not worry the bestie! Stand up now. ... Stand up...Now! ... Now? ... fine, be a lazy thing. ]

I fell, that's all.

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[eatsfire]

Sorry, sorry. [But he's grinning as he says it so he's not all that sorry. He does, thankfully, stop, and watches as she gets up and moves around]

Fell? Didn't know you could be so clumsy, heh!

[Though after a moment he becomes more somber, gaze growing a little concerned]

Did you hit your head or anything?

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[celestial_wizard]

[ Okay she can do this. Eye of the Tiger, Lucy, Eye of the Tiger! She smiles, trying to reassure Natsu that she was fine. Even though she felt like she was going to fall over any minute and can you please stop swimming around like that Natsu, you're making her dizzy. Dizzier. ]

No, I didn't. I must have tripped - I was going to go outside with Plue for some air. Do you want to join us?

[ See, she's totally fine! Tripping was absolutely a fluke. Yeah. Only not, because the room doesn't seem to want to stay still, and her body didn't seem to want to carry her weight. She takes one step, her body goes lol no and both knees abruptly buckle. Fortunately she catches herself on the wall, and she plops down again. Poor Plue, he's not big like the other spirits - he just looks all kinds of worried. ]

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[eatsfire]

Uh, sure. Sounds fun.

[He stands up, and is about to turn away to start walking when he realizes what's happening. He's too late noticing to be able to catch her, but his hands do move and are held out as if to do so or steady her]

Maybe you shouldn't move, or go outside.

[He makes a thoughtful noise, and when he figures that if he was her he wouldn't give up that easily, he adds:] Well, if you still do I know how we can, to make sure you don't fall over again.

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[celestial_wizard]

I'm just a little tired, that's all. [ And dizzy as all get out. ]

The fresh air will help, I think. Besides, I don't want to stay cooped up in th room all day.

[ So his figuring is correct, of course. She's starting to push herself to her feet again, carefully, and ready to grab onto one of Natsu's arms if she's unsteady. Though she gives him a puzzled look. ]

What do you mean?

[ Well if she's sitting, sure she won't fall over again. He just means he's going to help her down the stairs, right? ]

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[eatsfire]

[Natsu opens his mouth to say something, then stops and closes it, pondering. He stays quiet until she's finished talking]

... Didn't you sleep alright?

[He nods, understanding, and watches her intently, wanting to make sure that this time, if she fell again, he'd catch her]

I'll carry you, obviously. [Stated simply and without hesitance]

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[celestial_wizard]

[ Oh hi there awkward reminder, been a full 24 hours since you last popped up. ]

I-I slept fine~! [ ... surprisingly. Considering she'd been trying to figure out how to escape without waking Natsu, and watching him sleep so peacefully and comfortably and -- somewhere she just sort of fell asleep herself. O-oops? The suggestion gets a sharp look, and she raises a hand to shake a fist. ]

YOU DON'T HAVE TO CARRY ME, I'M NOT A- [ Wow, she doesn't even have the energy to finish that sentence. Hold steady Natsu because shaking her hand like that kinda threw her off balance. Grabbing arm if you drop her she'll ban you from the room. FOREVER or not! ]

Aah I don't even have the energy to argue with you.

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[eatsfire]

[He's satisfied with that answer at least]

Maybe you just didn't sleep enough then. Don't wake up so early tomorrow.

[Natsu eeps and makes sure he's out of range of that fist, eyes widened in faint alarm once she starts yelling, but more so when she stops abruptly like that.

His hands move to gently take hold of the upper areas of her arms, thankfully having a brief flash of insight that holding her waist probably wouldn't be a good idea.

He sighs, shaking his head almost ruefully. He doesn't understand why she's acting like this and disregarding the offer when she can barely stand let alone walk on her own] Then don't argue and just let me help you.

[squartatore]

[weird snowman-dog-wobbly thing...?! Plue gets her attention first -- it'd be hard not to -- but after some protracted seconds of amazement, she looks up and notices Lucy's expression]

You okay?

[celestial_wizard]

[ He is the best at the wobbledance! Let him teach you moves! Lucy glances up at the voice, and musters a weak smile. ]

A-ah, yeah, I think so. I just need a little air, I think. I was feeling a little dizzy. [ Nevermind that now she's not moving, she's leaning heavily against the wall. ]

[squartatore]

... [not exactly convinced. Have a dubious, wordless look. Then again, maybe this will pass soon? She considers the possibility, and decides to stay and observe for a bit to be sure] Right.

[gesturing at Plue:] This your pet?

[celestial_wizard]

[ Lucy is certainly hoping it will pass soon. She smiles weakly, glancing at Plue and shaking her head. ]

Not a pet; he's my friend. [ Granted, most low level mages who have the key to Canus Minor do tend to consider the Nikola species as a pet, or companion at the very least. ]

His name is Plue. And I'm Lucy - say hello Plue.

[ The little thing lifts a wobbly hand with a smile. ]

Puuun! Puuuuuun!

[squartatore]

[what a mysterious creature! If only it was possible for her thoughts on Plue to be transcribed as something beyond "adslkhghf"] Sorry about that. Shouldn't have jumped to conclusions.

[the smile is returned while she crouches slightly and gives Plue a mini high-five] I'm Sayaka, nice meeting you both.

[celestial_wizard]

[ Plue has that effect on people. Lucy doesn't seem offended, nor does Plue - after all, it's a common misconception. ]

It's all right. It's nice to meet you, Sayaka.

Pu-puuuuun!

[ Apparently Plue agrees, hopping a little to return that tiny hifive with his paw. Lucy can't help but giggle at the sight. ]

[squartatore]

[eeee fuzzy paw. She's kinda glad they weren't offended! Non-humans are tricky]

I've never seen anyone like him, even here. [and more solemnly, at Plue:] You'll escort her outside and keep trouble away, I hope.

[which is an unsubtle hint that maybe Lucy should be careful about what she's doing unless she wants to, like, trip over air or somesuch, given her current condition]

[celestial_wizard]

[ Fortunately Plue was her most easygoing spirit. Aquarius was far less so. ]

Really? I guess celestial spirits are only in my world them. Hn... [ She pauses as Plue as addressed; the little dog spirit listens, and quite seriously, salutes Sayaka. ]

Puun, puun! Punn~!

[ And a little paw goes on the side of Lucy's leg, bringing a little grin to her face. Honestly the spirit was too cute for words. ]

I'll be in good hands with you, Plue, huh? Thank you~! [ Giggling. Because yeah, she doesn't want to go tripping over air at all. ]

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[ex_stoically95]

[ Guess who has barely wished for anything in his stay here! Suspicion paid off, it seemed; all he had was a mild headache, easily able to keep patrolling the halls, trying to puzzle out this mystery.

Then there was this girl barely staggering down the hall, with a very familiar voice! ]

...Lucy?

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[celestial_wizard]

[ That was very likely Lucy's first and last wish attempt, if it left her feeling like this. The critter at her side kept glancing up to her anxiously, stopping when she did at Rude's voice. ]

I know that voice... you're, Rude?

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[ex_stoically95]

Yeah.

[ all six feet of him! he looks down at her, not making any effort to help yet. ]

...you alright?

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[celestial_wizard]

[ Tall man is tall. But she's used to seeing tall people, and some of them were possibly even taller than Rude. T-they aren't exactly here to be compared. ]

I'll be fine - I just need a little air. I was feeling a little dizzy earlier. [ Still is, judging from the way she's leaning on the wall. ]

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[ex_stoically95]

Ah. [ and now, the mildly awkward part. he steps forward a bit more. ]

Need a hand?

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[celestial_wizard]

[ Aw, what a nice guy. ]

I think I'll be okay - [ Ergh, dizzy. Rethink that Lucy you have /stairs/ to navigate. Do you want to go head first? ]

... on second thought - if you could give me a hand down the stairs, we'd appreciate it. [ Including Plue in the gratitude, too. ]

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[ex_stoically95]

[ Once again, he chooses action over words. Rude nods just once, putting an arm around her waist, bringing her in so she can lean against him. Nothing like a big, muscular guy to keep you steady!

Now, however, he'll need a few words. ]

Which floor?

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[celestial_wizard]

[ EEP. That wasn't what she meant by help down the stairs~! She squeaks at first, though, casting a surprised look at Rude. ]

Ah - third. [ Just three flights down, that's not so bad, right? ]