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[maddest]

[A few hours after this, Break's PCD is jostled on.

It's a video feed, yes, but all that's visible is the inside of Break's pocket. From the sounds of things, he's still in the streets, propped against a building, wheezing for breath. A few coughs, and he spits blood onto his white coat sleeve, sinks to the ground with a groan.

Not a good day.]

Comments

[offline]

[bunny_flower]

It might have been but it only delayed the inevitable, Break-san.

... In any case, you now know that you have a few options. You don't have to decide right away, of course. But if at any time you feel that i can be of help, you know where to find me.

[offline]

[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

They said you might be able to give me something for the pain.

[He shrugs.]

Just for the very, very cold nights.

[offline]

[bunny_flower]

Of course.

[She taps her cheek with a finger, thinking.]

I can prepare a decoction of some kind, which you could take to treat the chronic pain ... and if you have some acute attacks, I could give a slight boost to your immune system as well. Would that be suitable ?

[offline]

[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

More than suitable, thank you.

[Break nods, shoulders sagging in relief.]

[offline]

[bunny_flower]

Alright. You will ahve to give me a few days to find an appropriate formula and prepare it. It would also be useful if you told me what effect it's been having after you've used for a week ortwo, so I know whether to change it or not.

I can bring it to you or you can pick it up here, as you wish.

[offline]

[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

I'll come and collect it, thank you.

[Xerxes Break, mistrustful to the very end.]

[offline]

[bunny_flower]

I shall message you when it is ready, then. I think the plants I got from Bastet-sama will come in handy.

[That's why she gave him the choice again.]

[offline]

[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

[She knows him too well, and is far too patient with his neuroses and sharp edges. Even he realizes it. After a moment, he pulls his tea closer, and murmurs;]

I do apologize for earlier, Milady Healer. I am once more in your debt.

[offline]

[bunny_flower]

Do not worry about it, Break-san. Frustration has to come out one way or another.

[offline]

[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

I should be heading home. Zuko will fret.

Re: [offline]

[bunny_flower]

And we wouldn't want Zuko-san to fret, would we ?

... Stay safe on the way back, Break-san.

[offline]

[mister-hatter.livejournal.com]

And you.

[He rises, lifting his cane cautiously, ready to show himself out.]

Call on me if I can be of any help.