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Dictated / Action at the castle

[ 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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[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]

[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?

[ 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.

[ 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. ]

... [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?

[ 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!

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?

[ 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. ]

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.

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? ]

[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]

[ 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.

[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.

[ Pff, as if it was as easy as just not getting up early. She was an early riser naturally. Also yes, it was a good idea he didn't grab her by the waist. Still, supported as she was, she lets out a breath herself. Maybe she was coming down with something. ]

... all right, fine.

[ She was too drained to argue. And... really, she appreciated that Natsu was trying to help. She could either fuss at him or stay upright, not both at the same time. Until this passed anyway. ]

[He smiles, pleased, and then aims the same smile, meant to be reassuring, at Plue.

Letting go of her slowly and carefully, he turns to kneel in front of her, facing the other direction. Piggy-backing is the easiest way, he thinks]

Come on. Use the wall or me to keep your balance and get on. You can handle that okay, right?

[He's being a lot more gentle, physically and verbally, than he'd be with most people, and that's probably partly because this is Lucy and partly because she really doesn't look so good]

[ Though Lucy doesn't have the energy to smile much, Plue is more than happy to do so for them both. ]

Pu-upunn~!

[ The little guy is much more relieved, that's for certain. Lucy, at the gesture, pauses for a second, then nods. ]

... Yeah, I can manage. [ The last time he gave her a piggyback ride... heh. Lucy smiles more genuinely, one hand to the back of his shoulder and the other to the wall when she's unbalanced. A few seconds later, and Lucy is settled in place . ]

Okay, Natsu.

[ If if feels like she's leaning a bit more, with her arms carefully curling around like a scarf herself, it's because she is. Not intentionally mind, it's just easier that way. Easier to lean on him to rest, than anything else. Yah. ]

[ 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?

[ 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?

That's right, Plue, nothing to worry about. [Because obviously he understands.

Natsu holds onto her thighs and stands a little too quickly than he probably should have, perhaps jostling her a bit. Realizing this, he looks worried]

Ah- Sorry, Lucy. [He actually means it this time, and he turns his head a little to peek at Lucy's face as he continues speaking] All good?

[He won't start moving until he's sure she won't, well, pass out or fall over. The smile he had before is still in place, a warmth settling itself in his chest - overshadowing the coldness of concern - at being able to help his friend in need]

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Yeah.

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

...you alright?

[ Obviously! Plue gives Natsu a thumbs up with his little paw, though erps when Natsu stands so quickly. Lucy squeaks in turn, wrapping her arms around him a little more tightly on instinct, so she doesn't fall off, eyes squeezed shut. When Natsu speaks again, she peeks open an eye, a bit of a blush on her cheeks. Sorry for possibly choking you just there. ]

Aa-h, yeah, all good. [ Despite the shakiness of her voice or the pale face - she's good! Don't do that again though. ]

[Ahk! Th-That's alright, Lucy, no harm done, he just winces a little but manages to grin through it for the most part]

O... kay. Okay, good. [Onyx eyes are still filled with concern though, and he really does hope going outside will help her, so he starts walking, slowly, fixing his gaze ahead now]

Your face went from pale to red to really pale in only a few seconds. [If this was any other time he'd find it funny but] Do you know what happened to make you like this?

[ 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. ]

[ Don't move so quickly next time then! Exhaling faintly, her fingers curled a bit, trying to think. Does he really have to point that out? ;.; ]

Mmmh, I'm not sure. [ Resting her chin against his shoulder, she fell silent for a few minutes, thoughts wandering. She woke up... in bed with Natsu nnggh, sent him away so she could have a few hours to herself to have a bath, tidy up, write a little and think about the situation. Then she though -

OH HEY, her arms abruptly tense as the realization hits. ]

That wish...

[Of course he does! Realizing that she's probably thinking, Natsu doesn't say anything and just waits silently.

He immediately freezes when she tenses though, instincts making him do so in case a threat is around, but then he ends up frowning, brow creasing in his confusion]

Wish? What wish?

[And then he starts down the stairs, once he's sure nothing serious is going down]

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