Gaius watches Merlin pout and sighs in that familiar, long-suffering way. "Merlin, you might be the most powerful sorcerer I know, but sometimes you're no different from a child who's been told not to play with sharp objects."
Oops. Alright, Gaius has a point; that doesn't stop Merlin from pouting like a petulant child.
โOw, c'mon, we're the only ones out here!โ, but he winces at the comment about the dry leaves. Right. He hadn't thought about that. โ... okay, sorry, I'll be more careful next +
"We still need a few more of those nightshade berries over there, and a shaving of elder bark. They're essential for the potion Iโm brewing for Arthur's latest... injury. Honestly, itโs a wonder he survives week to week."
He places a hand on Merlinโs shoulder. โThe remedies will do their work, but they need you steady and focused. Let me remind you that magic or no magic, fatigue can still take its toll.โ
He pauses, giving Merlin a knowing look. โNow, go onโjust... at a normal pace this time.โ
Gaius steps closer, his sharp eyes narrowing in that familiar, half-exasperated, half-worried look. โYou may think you'll be fine, Merlin, but you're not invincibleโno matter how often you insist on testing that theory.โ
Merlin stops abruptly. How he manages to not let any bottle fall is a mystery.
โSorryโ, he pouts a little; yeah, he maybe has taken on too much, but he doesn't really mind. โIt's okay, I'll be fine, Gaiusโ, he has a health of steel, after all; he's pretty confident in himself. +
He crosses his arms, his voice softening at the edges as he takes in the boyโs determination.
โI know you're eager to help, but healing the castle isnโt just about speed. Rushing around like a headless chicken will only cause mistakes, and we canโt afford that.โ
His voice was soft yet firm, the tone of a physician who had seen more than his fair share of suffering. "You seem unwell. Please, allow me to help you."
Gaius quickly scanned the stranger's condition, looking for signs of illness or injury, ready to assist however he could.
Gaius was making his usual rounds, checking in on the knights when he noticed a figure huddled on the steps outside the castle. The manโs disheveled appearance caught his attention, and though Gaius had never seen him beforeโฆ
@HerbsAndWisdom Out of time, and out of place, the dishevelled figure sought refuge on the steps outside the castle. Safe from the elements, he settled on the stone and set his head back against the wall.
..something about the way the stranger slumped against the wall stirred his healer's instinct.
His brows furrowed with concern as he approached cautiously, his footsteps light but purposeful. Kneeling beside the man, Gaius gently touched his shoulder. "Are you all right?โ
TอHอIอNอKอ while you still have me
MอOอVอEอ while you still see me
Youโll be ๏ฝ๏ฝ๏ฝ๏ฝ and you'll be
SอOอ SอOอRอRอYอ when I'm gone!
โขJCS/BIBLICAL RP
โขDescriptive
โขLiterate
โข18+ for mature themes
โขTW