Exhausted (Jaela; 85 days left)

[Anastasia]

"It's because she's given up so much," 27 says, "She spends her days in reflection of the Triune or working towards their will. It makes her an instrument. You are one as well, but not as refined yet. Mei's sacrifices have accelerated the process within her, in spite of your transformation to an outsider, you lag behind there. The Triune's blood is within her, by your own hand no less. Do you understand now? She watches you. Mei sees more than you think she sees, because she is not the only set of eyes watching you."

[Corwin]

"I don't think the Triune needs another servant to watch me," Jaela responds with a frown. "And even if she did, I'm trying my best to follow the duties set for me. What's the problem with that?"

[Anastasia]

"It's not like that." 27 says, "Why does a deity watch a favored servant?"

[Corwin]

"There're only two reasons, aren't there? In case they'd need support, and in case they've strayed. Being a favored servant already presupposes being trusted and loved."

[Anastasia]

"It's because they love you and care about you," 27 says, "Don't you see? It's why I miss Ithea, too. They were there when you were falling asleep and brushed your hair with Mei. Didn't you see them?"

[Corwin]

"I felt that way, yes."

[Anastasia]

27 looks to y-STARTLE

You awaken, blinking your eyes and sitting up. The fatigue is gone completely, leaving you clear headed and refreshed. Mei comes over to your bedside, offering you water.

[Corwin]

"Thanks," Jaela says, taking her hand and squeezing it. "For everything." She accepts the water, then, drinking it slowly and testing the way her body moves after this prolonged rest.

[Anastasia]

Mei gives you a warm hug, smiles and helps you up.

You feel fine, nothing wrong and everything in good working order.

[Corwin]

"Elena, can you tell me the current situation?" Jaela requests, rather than force Mei to go through silly charades. "What's the time, what leads Afina provided for our next attacks, anything awaiting my attention?"

She tests her magic as she speaks, a simple cantrip to ensure her clothes are presentable rather than wrinkled by bed rest.

[Anastasia]

Okay, let me pause you here. Iddy shouldn't run much longer - just a good evening of posting should get him in line with y'all. I'm not sure on Neph and Tryll due to Yuth's wedding awayness, they may just have to be staggered a few days on account of it. We'll see. But for the moment I'm pausing you.

Lucy's still going.