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Tidus.

[ Roland's voice comes out pretty sharp and clear, here, even if it's steady in tone. ]

Did you pass out after that mission?

[ Undertone: Without asking for aid??? After you give him a tantrum about not doing the same??? How dare you kid!! ]

Wh--

[ What, where, who?? Who invited Roland into his screen?? ]

When? Who said that? What?

[ You can't just get ready to scold him out of nowhere, what did he do?! ]

[ That Tone and That Look. You're getting the full Roland combo. ] Glorfindel mentioned that you crashed after the mission. You were tapped out. [ ARMS CROSSED. ] Tidus, after giving me a lecture of your own about calling for aid when you need it, I would assume you practice what you preach.

[ HE'S WORRIED OKAY??? ]

Huh...? [ It takes him a second to even think about the mission, when granted there's only one for him to think about (maybe?), but- ]

I went to bed! I got asked to heal someone with broken ribs and went to sleep right after! What do you guys think happened to me?

[ He opens and closes his mouth once. ] I wasn't gonna leave the guy in agony!

[ He sighs, partially out of relief, but also...guilt. Roland should have been more careful to hide his own wounds; he just knew the healers were going to be running on little to no energy but Tidus still - ]

[ No, he was going to be more logical about this. If Tidus assured him it was fine, it had to be fine. At least it wasn't as bad as his worst case scenario was. So he does allow himself to relax a bit. ]

...You did the right thing. I'm just glad to hear you didn't actually faint, or worse. [ He doesn't let up though. ] What items from your world can replenish stamina? I'm ordering more next platform day. Keep it in your Arms Band, next to your snacks so you don't forget them.

[ Ughhhhh, Tidus is sighing, mentally and otherwise. ] I was fine, Roland. I was up all night fighting that giant thing and its little guys. I wasn't hurt or weak, just--tired, you know? I didn't want more healing. I wanted to go to bed.

[ He gets it, especially with how Roland can be himself. But he tries, reassuring: ] I got caught up healing when I shouldn't, but it was a good thing. Inigo didn't need to worry. You saw me the next day, remember? He did too!

[ He was sluggish, sure--but he couldn't be accused of anything grave. ]

[ He looks confused for a moment. ] Inigo? Wait...

[ Inigo's hands were scratched up with small cuts. He said he helped Gerome. Gerome also said he got caught in a rock slide. Now Tidus says 'Inigo didn't need to worry.'

...! ]

I think I get the whole picture, now. [ His brows furrow, arms still crossed tightly against his chest. ] It was Gerome who broke his ribs, with Inigo there to help him out. Inigo went to you for aid, and you healed him.

[ His eyes are hard, downcast. He's just thinking of things, don't mind him! ]

It's not a big deal. [ If it wasn't apparent Inigo had said something, he wouldn't even name the guy, but Tidus shrugs regardless, unwilling to turn this into more than it needs to be. ]

He's okay and I'm okay. Not like someone else we know. [ And have the most obvious flat stare, Roland. ]

Glor overreacted. Or Inigo. Whoever did.

[ Sure, have his own stare-down back! :| ]

Don't know who you're talking about.

[ He's just honestly happy to know Tidus didn't actually get hurt, though his overprotective side is slowly showing. Doesn't help that things have been percolating inside of him for a while now, since Jema'grethy... ]

Regardless, I'll put this into consideration. Ordering more healing items will put less strain on magic users who get tired healing; I'll prioritize it so everyone has equal access to first aid. That way, serious injuries like broken ribs can be healed without debilitating the caster.

[ He frowns, wanting to reject the idea, but it isn't really bad. Not for the long run, even though the circumstances make him fidget, uncomfortable. ]

Just don't make a big deal out of it, yeah? You know what Inigo's like.

[ Well, it's not untrue, but it's not for him that Tidus is feeling awkward. ]

But-- megalixirs. They're good for worse case scenarios. Or 'x-potions', I think. We had them more than elixirs. [ Ah- ] You should talk with Spider too. See what else she can do with her fabrics.

Of course I won't. [ He shakes his head; like it's a given. Because it is. For both of them. But he can't help his own worry, coming from a different place, a different perspective. ] I'm not going to give him a reason to fret or cry again. Not if I can help it.

[ Roland is glancing down. You can bet he's written it down already, from his ICP by the cabin. ] Got it. I've been meaning to talk to her too, anyway. I'll get more of those 'house plants' from Evan's world, too. [ Slight smirk. Roland remembers how Tidus referred to the soreaways. ] They can be grown, so replenishing them won't be a constant transaction.

[ Has Roland been making Inigo cry? --he's not going to ask about it over the network, so he'll stick to health talk. That's somewhat easier.

The 'house plants' nearly confuse him though, but then he clicks on. ]

I should hope so! We can get more potions for the price of one of those. But taking care of those is up to you and the green fingers.

Heh. I've never checked for a green thumb, but let's see if an old dog can't learn new tricks. Thankfully, soreaways seem to love cold, wet, and damp areas versus plants that need constant sunlight. [ He nods to himself, jotting it down. ] Anything to help, at this point. Let's just be smart about it.

Light's getting sprays, but they're less about healing and more buffs in a battle. What else can we get? I know there was a list going around earlier.

[ That? ]

Yeah. Healing items are in constant supply. Buffs look important too, so I'll recall what I can supply from Evan's world.

[ He writes quietly for a second before he speaks up again, though his eyes remain focused on his page. ]

Hey, you know if you need aid I'm an SCA call away, right? Even for things like that. I'm not capable of healing anyone on my own, but...I can support you, when you need it.

[ Roland may not be looking, but if he's listening well, he'll hear Tidus sigh. ]

I was fine, Roland. [ There's a level of calm to Tidus's voice, but not without an underlying exasperation present. ] I was heading to bed, Inigo came got me-- I'd been up all night blasting thunder magic. That was it. I didn't have that much magic left in me. I wasn't hurting or anything.

[ It wasn't a big deal. ]

Anyway- SCAs don't work on the train. But I wasn't the one who needed help. Promise.

[ A promise said firmly--I mean it. ]

[ He looks up at the ICP and his shoulders heave a little, a silent little release of his breath. Relief. The worry is inevitable, but at the very least. ]

I believe you.

[ He sits up a little straighter. ] Just something I wanted to remind you of, even if you're the one doing all the helping. [ Small smile. ]

Don't be dramatic, [ he says in jest. ] Everyone works hard out there. You take your own advice too, huh? Just 'cause you're a lead now doesn't mean you need to keep everything to yourself.

Go play some videogames.

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I'm like what?

[ There's some defensiveness in his tone, but - partially due to Inigo's personality and partially due to the fact that Tidus seems kind of uncomfortable already - it's more pouty than necessarily angry. He was going to ignore all this weird blood talk, but he's hearing his name a little too often!! ]

A-- And I didn't overreact! [ He totally did. ]

[ What. UGH. ]

Why're you even listening?! Don't you have something else to do?

[ LIKE ANYTHING AT ALL. No let's not answer or acknowledge anything Inigo just said. ]

[ HE SEES YOU DODGING, BRO. ]

And let you gossip about me behind my back? [ He was trying to do something else! But there's only so many times he can hear his name before he has to do something about it! ] And for the record-- I didn't tell anyone, I swear! I wouldn't just.. do that.

[ Not when he had felt so guilty and embarrassed about it. ]

Then who...? [ Ugh. He'll ask Glor later or something, but first he wants it on record- ] I wasn't gonna say either, you know! But I thought you...

[ ...said something first. Which makes him feel embarrassed now.

But he'll brush it off, like the rest of this subject, before it can get awkward. ] Anyway, it doesn't matter - it wasn't a big deal. Everyone's better, there's nothing to worry about. Roland's kicking up a fuss 'cause he does about everything.

[ This thread is now just embarrassed teenage boy stew. ]

Tidus. Tiduuuus! [ Now he's just whining. Though at least he doesn't sound offended in the slightest anymore - whatever Tidus was trying to say about him, he can look past it. But-- ] He's going to scold me now!

Huh? Who? [ Wait, what, wait, was this where they were going?! ] Gerome? Or Roland?

Both of them at this rate!

[ You don't understand, Tidus. His life is in danger. His future cuddles are in danger! He was trying to keep this secret for a reason! Multiple reasons, even. ]