CHULANE
Despite everything that was going on, Chuy managed to huff a laugh at Deimos' declaration of no longer being a General. The relief of him being alive was enough to bring a flash of euphoria through the Chief, and he said simply to the Sword in reply: "Still a friend though."
It was slow and hard work, but neither the Chief nor the Warden flagged or admitted to fatigue, both determined to see the Sword safely away and on the mend. Chulane nodded at Morgan's instructions. "The other healers Loren trained will manage well enough." There were plenty of nurses and experienced healers in Halo, and while their magic might not work to eliminate the illness, traditional means of keeping the fever at bay (ice packing the bed) and keeping him hydrated were easy enough… if the man was compliant enough.
He looked to the unicorn, and gave Auni an impression of where they were heading. "Zuriel, we're getting you both to safety." He wasn't sure how much the unicorn would comprehend, but he had faith that between he and Auni, they could reach an understanding, and settle some of the anxiety the unicorn was (justifiably) exhibiting. The luxere bleated softly, and made to lead the way for them all, tail bobbing happily on his rear.
Then the Chief mostly kept quiet and focussed on getting the man to their goal, grateful for the direct road, remembering it well on his first night ever in Halo, being led by a raven in the snow. "Auni, stay with Zuriel. Take her home, share your food and water," he instructed as they neared the Palace, out loud and over the bond, that the unicorn might comply. "Zuriel, we have to go inside with him. Auni will keep you informed."
It was slow and hard work, but neither the Chief nor the Warden flagged or admitted to fatigue, both determined to see the Sword safely away and on the mend. Chulane nodded at Morgan's instructions. "The other healers Loren trained will manage well enough." There were plenty of nurses and experienced healers in Halo, and while their magic might not work to eliminate the illness, traditional means of keeping the fever at bay (ice packing the bed) and keeping him hydrated were easy enough… if the man was compliant enough.
He looked to the unicorn, and gave Auni an impression of where they were heading. "Zuriel, we're getting you both to safety." He wasn't sure how much the unicorn would comprehend, but he had faith that between he and Auni, they could reach an understanding, and settle some of the anxiety the unicorn was (justifiably) exhibiting. The luxere bleated softly, and made to lead the way for them all, tail bobbing happily on his rear.
Then the Chief mostly kept quiet and focussed on getting the man to their goal, grateful for the direct road, remembering it well on his first night ever in Halo, being led by a raven in the snow. "Auni, stay with Zuriel. Take her home, share your food and water," he instructed as they neared the Palace, out loud and over the bond, that the unicorn might comply. "Zuriel, we have to go inside with him. Auni will keep you informed."
it is better to know some of the questions
than all of the answers
than all of the answers
