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 Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:22 pm
Corny by Discord
Constynce shook her head slowly. She didn't blame Tryston in the slightest, of course. She knew he was doing his best in a world with so much evil in the shadows... He had always been in such a protective role in every aspect of his life that trouble was inevitable. If they could just get through this next threat, then maybe they could find a way for a calmer life? Maybe.
She looked up as Tryston turned with an encouragingly tender expression on her face to echo his. There would be more time later to reconnect and catch up; and boy was there a lot to catch up on... She nodded and waited for him to reset himself before she took his hand to carry on. The pause had been enough for her to catch her breath as it was and kept the nausea at bay. "We'll find the healer and figure things out after that," she assured. She looked ahead as sunlight began to filter in at the end of the tunnel they were headed toward and felt further delight fill her chest. Free again!
[Constynce 8]
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Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:22 pm
Tryston gave Constynce's hand a firm squeeze as they continued onwards. Thankfully the passage gave them little trouble as they emerged on a street far enough away from the estate to not be noticed. That was the one helpful thing that damned Oban had given them and Tryston was just thankful that everything worked out in their favor today. Eventually the small shop of a healer came into view and he led Constynce inside. In the haze of the incense it was almost relaxing, the relief of being out of sight and in a safe place making the tension finally leave his shoulders. Eventually a smaller Oban woman came around the corner, the healer quirking a brow at the sight of the foreign couple. "May I help? " She asked with a small smile. "Are you a pair of elopers perhaps wanting a check up?" She peered towards Constynce before hesitating as she noticed their rough appearance. "Or something else?" She gestured for them to follow her. "I hope you didn't bring trouble with ya...get to the backroom quick and I'll help however I can."
[Tryston 9]
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Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:23 pm
Corny by Discord
Back out in the open, Constynce found herself looking around at everyone they passed by. Anyone could be the enemy... Even as they entered the clinic, she kept a tight hold on Tryston. Only slowly did she follow his example, relaxing little by little when the healer entered. Heat rushed to her cheeks as she shook her head. "No, we.. well, a check up of sorts. He's been hurt." She gave Tryston's arm a tug to follow after the woman. "Trouble didn't follow us. ..Not this time." Us... She glanced at Tryston bashfully. Maybe once he was healed up, she could tell him? She released his arm and her now free hand unconsciously moved to cover her belly. "Please, help him first."
In the back room, another healer was cleaning up from a recent patient. He was young, clearly an assistant and fresh on the job. He looked up as the trio entered and straightened up to attention immediately. He put on his most charming smile and approached. "Ma'am, there's two of us and two of you. No one has to wait." He reached out to touch her arm encouragingly and do an initial energy check. His eyes lowered to the pot Constynce was still holding and a frown turned his lips. Suddenly, he yanked his hands back and turned to the healer. "Nu-uh. The last pregnant lady nearly bit my head off for breathing too loud, and this one's carrying a pot around looking like she just came from a fight! Nope. I'm not gonna need another day off just because she's wild on baby hormones."
[Constynce 9]
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Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:25 pm
Tryston frowned but nodded as he followed the healer in for treatment. At least the backroom gave them privacy and Constynce didn't seem to have any urgent injuries so he relented to being looked over first. Of course though his whole body froze whenever the apprentice healer approached Constynce, the man tensing even as the Oban woman huffed behind him. "Ya gotta relax so that I can inspect these injuries better." She began as she led Tryston to a seat. He perched at the edge of the seat, allowing the healer to take off his top to inspect the wounds before catching onto the last few words from the apprentice. Last...pregnant lady? Out of everything that had occurred over the last few hours those words and their meaning is what shocked him the most. Somehow though he didn't disbelieve the apprentice as certain pieces from their reunion slowly clicked into place despite his shock. "Constynce?" Was she okay? Why hadn't she told him right away? Then again with all of the chaos how could she have told him? Despite his own pain, he wanted to reassure her but when Tryston tried to rise from his seat the Oban healer shoved him back down into it.
"You both can deal with that later." The older Oban let out a sigh, rolling her gaze at the flustered iceling. "So much if she wanted it to be a surprise, Truile." She shot a glare towards her apprentice. "I suppose we can swap over. For someone so worried about wild pregnant ladies you sure don't consider your words around them." She added with a stern look before tossing a basket of medical supplies to the other Oban. "Here. I'm sorry he ruined your surprise, there will be time for congratulations after I make certain you're both well." Her expression softened as she swapped over towards Constynce. "Let's check over you, dear, and then I'll send ya both along to a safe place for some rest. It sounds like a pretty crazy day after all."
Meanwhile Tryston's silver gaze never left Constynce, the warrior feeling a mixture of emotions as he tried to process the whole situation while the apprentice stitched and bandaged him up.
[Tryston 10]
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Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 8:26 pm
Corny by Discord
The apprentice looked properly abashed and murmured out an apology as he hurried over to tend to Tryston. Now he really wanted nothing to do with the pregnant lady!
Indeed, Constynce could have throttled the boy! Her face both went pale and flushed bright red at the same time. She'd wanted to make it a special moment. Something for just them. After all they'd been through, didn't they deserve to have an intimate reveal to themselves? She had no idea how Tryston would react or how this would affect the trip to Zena and if she would even be able to help and if that meant she would be alone and left behind while he went on to-!
Her shoulders tensed at the sound of her name, and she slowly looked over to Tryston. There were so many questions and so much uncertainty in what their immediate future held, and he would need time to process the news.. but she'd had time, and knew how she felt about the pregnancy. As scared as she was... she was happy. She gave Tryston a small smile and nodded. "Surprise.."
[Constynce 10]
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