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Celyn looked up in surprise when Marius actually asked about the water. Oh. Oh! No, of course not. He wasn’t sure if he managed to actually say it out loud, but he quickly slid off the chair to shuffle his way into the bathroom again. He found the mug and, after rinsing it out, he filled it most of the way with water.

It took him no time at all to make it to Marius’s side, although he was growing increasingly concerned about how pale he looked. His lips almost looked blue! Or… was that red? Blood? He had no idea what medical condition that was, but he hoped some water would help!

He crouched beside him to hold out the mug, but eyed the gum curiously. He graciously took it after making sure Marius didn’t need help with the mug.

Once again, he wanted to ask if Marius was okay, but he didn’t think his heart could handle another rejection. So he would sit there and chew on his gum and quietly wait for whatever it was Marius was waiting for.

Celyn wanted to say that Percy meant a lot to him, too. He might not have been his family, but he’d grown up knowing about Percy and the things he did and everything he’d accomplished. He knew he was no one important beyond his association with his Grandfather, but Percy had always been nice to him and brought him sweets when he found him studying or cleaning the gardens.

But instead, he just nodded in agreement. He’d talked enough already that day, and it got him no favors. Maybe just proof that he was annoying.

Oh… but Marius had his eyes closed, and sounded like he was struggling. So Celyn cleared his throat.

“It’s okay,” he whispered, doing his best to keep his sniffles silenced. He knew he should probably give Marius more space, but he was still scared of what was going on. So… maybe Marius wouldn’t mind too much if he stayed close to him.

Even if he couldn’t do anything, he hoped he could at least be useful by staying out of the way, or fetching tea or getting supplies.