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[axeofoath]

[Here is one Gremio, a hand clutching his chest and a decidedly shocked expression on his face. When he speaks, he's both worried and uncertain.]

Ah, I...I don't suppose anyone is affected by a curse today, are they? Th-this is--it's a little...unexpected. I-

I would think it's only temporary...

[ooc: Gremio has a heartbeat again!]

Comments

[immortaltwat]

I think you'll find that's what's frequently known as a 'heart attack'.

[axeofoath]

Oh, no, no--My heart started beating!

[immortaltwat]

You do realise that's probably a good thing, right?

[axeofoath]

D-do you think so? But for it to start so suddenly after all this time...

[heelsandlaw]

You all right?

[axeofoath]

Ah, y-yes...I believe so, but--I'm really not certain. Somehow, I'm no longer dead...I simply don't understand how.

[heelsandlaw]

I don't think that'd be the result of a curse, though with the way the City's been acting lately, anything's possible.

[axeofoath]

You're...you're right, yes. I suppose it could be another strange event. Ah, I'm sorry if I caused any worry...

[Really, he doesn't know whether to be disappointed or relieved. He's still too stunned for either, anyway.]

[Voice]

[queens_guarddog]

It is.

[axeofoath]

Ah, I'm sorry--I don't suppose you know what's happening, do you? Is there a curse?

[queens_guarddog]

Not today, but maybe tomorrow. They come in cycles.

[axeofoath]

I-I see. Then...would you happen to know if it is normal for the City to--to restore a life?

[stargathering]

[ Tyr wakes up a bit earlier than he normally does for breakfast. Something about laying in bed and rolling around isn't as fun now. Nor is waiting for Gremio to wake him up. He doesn't think he wants Gremio to find out that way.

He wonders how he should let Gremio find out the price for his own life.

For now, he plays innocent. He stands beside the wall, letting his hand rest there, keeping a few feet between them. ] Is something wrong?

[axeofoath]

[Gremio does vaguely register that Tyr is awake unusually early, but he's still so stunned with his own condition that he doesn't bring it up. He doesn't want to worry Tyr, but he has no idea how this happened, either.]

Young Master! Ah, I-I'm not certain, exactly, but somehow...Young Master, I--I seem to be...truly alive today.

[Despite his shock and worries, the last few words come out softly.]

[stargathering]

[ And they make Tyr smile, unable to hide how glad he is that the trade worked. Surprised? Not really. Just happy. He doesn't move from his spot, though he does relax. ] I'm glad...

You shouldn't worry about a good thing.

[axeofoath]

Oh--y-yes, I--I just don't understand how, but-

[He hadn't realized it immediately, not until something startled him and made his heart pound. And now, it's both so strange and amazing that he can feel the beating under his hand, the warm blood pulsing in his veins. Really, he has no idea how to react to this all of a sudden!

So he does the only thing he's used to doing and, despite his obvious daze, turns his focus to Tyr.] I'm sorry, Young Master--more importantly, how are you feeling this morning?

[witheringlily]

O-Oh...! Are you in pain?

[axeofoath]

Oh, Uni? Ah, n-no, not at all--It's not painful at all. Please don't worry!

[And his voice is certainly more stunned and wondering than anything else.]

[witheringlily]

But, y-your heart... If something is wrong, you have to find help!

[axeofoath]

It's all right. I-I promise there isn't anything wrong. [At least, he thinks there isn't.]

Ah, it's simply that...my heart started beating today. I-I'm sorry to worry you!