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If there was one thing that Gyuri was really good at it was doing anything that involved heavy labor, lifting, carrying things about, that sort of work. The fact that he was able to do all of those things and more, better then a good number of those who were in the troupe, made him feel quite useful. He rather liked this sort of work because doing heavy labor, getting to build things, it was so much better then fighting. This was how he hoped that the troupe would be able to spend their time from here on out he thought to himself as he set down the load of wood that he was carrying, taking a couple steps back so that he could look over what they had thus far. it was simple, very simple, just the foundation and the studs that would support the walls. It wasn't much, but it was a start, and he could picture how it would look in his head, which was important.

Reaching into his pocket he fished out a cloth, using it to wipe off his brow, before turning and looking around. It took him a moment but he spotted Halsten, his capramel, sitting in the shade of a tree and he found himself half wanting to do the same. He could rest later though, when he'd made more progress with bringing more of the wood closer to the building site. Tucking the cloth back into his pocket he gave a whistle, calling Halsten over to him. The capramel gave him a look, got to his feet, then trotted over in a manner that said he didn't want to be running around, that he just wanted to be lazy! It was something that Gyuri chose to ignore as he reached out to take the water flask that his pet was carrying around for him.

"Thank you, Halsten." He said quietly, patting the creature on the head, before he drank from the flask. He'd need to get more water soon, so maybe a break was in order? Luckily Makani had gotten them a couple barrels worth of good, clean, drinking water so it wasn't as though they were running low on that he thought to himself as he finished off what he had in his flask and turned to Halsten, "Come, let's get a refill."

It was all coming together, they had found a nice place to settle (far away from his home) and this meant that construction could begin for the inn Eira so badly wanted to have. It wasn't like Borra wasn't excited, he was very excited about this, soon it would mean that he could play for all sorts of people instead of just those who were in the troupe. Not that he didn't like doing it but he was starting to wonder if only Gyuri enjoyed listening to him play. Borra had taken off his shirt, the weather in the jungle was much too warm for the type of clothes he normally wore and he hadn't had a chance to go out and buy new ones.

Of course today he was much warmer than he should of been, Borra had considered that he may of caught a cold of some sort, he had felt feverish and sweaty all day but was in denial about actually being sick. He wanted to put in his own share of work but he just wasn't like Gyuri who had his muscles or Sin'qua who had her magic. He was just a simple minstrel who wanted to make people happy. Sighing he used the back of his hand to wipe the sweat from his brow although that didn't stop him from feeling sticky anyway. Tired..and hot he had been trying to lift a piece of lumber with little to no effect. The darn thing was just too heavy for him though he didn't want to admit it. He just had to try harder right? Straining he managed to get part of the log up and onto his shoulder but as he tried to lift the rest he nearly toppled due to its weight.

Gyuri was on his way to where the water barrels were waiting when he noticed Borra, hard at work as well it would seem. All thoughts of water were completely forgotten as he watched Borra go about his work sans shirt. Gyuri's mismatched eyes got a bit wide and he couldn't help but to starer a bit. He knew that he shouldn't be starring but he just couldn't help it, not when it came to Borra, even just looking his way tended to make Gyuri's heart race in his chest, more over now that he was walking around with his shirt off. It was something that was almost too much for him.

He was glad that he didn't look away though as he noticed that Borra seemed to be struggling with the good sized log that h was trying to pick up and carry along. He patting Halsten on the head before he started forward toward where Borra was, reaching out to take the load off of his shoulder. Once he'd lifted it up, easing Borra of it's weight he gave him a smile. He looked a bit on the pink side, didn't he? Maybe all of the sun was getting to him he found himself thinking before he asked, "Want to take a break with me?"

Borra had been struggling pretty hard with the weight of the log, suddenly it was being lifted off his shoulder and looking up he noted that it was Gyuri who had come to his rescue. Giving a smile of appreciation he nodded his head in thanks before rolling a shoulder to see if he could get it to stop aching.

"Your too kind Gyuri, I'd love to take a break but I haven't even done half the work you've been able to do...haha guess these arms are only good for plucking the strings of my lute than anything else." Borra stated with a smile and nod of his head, though now that the weight was gone he felt..strangely light headed. Blinking he rubbed his face with a hand as if he was tired or trying to clear his head. "Though..maybe I could stand to sit for a bit. I am wondering if I am a bit dehydrated today." He managed with a thoughtful sound in the back of his throat.

Gyuri was the best. Always there for you to lend a helping hand, never complained he was just...wonderful.

The bigger man tilted his head to one side in a thoughtful manner before giving him a smile, "I like your playing." He murmured, not wanting him to think that him being better at music then heavy lifting was a bad thing. He could sit and listen to him all day, or at least he could if he wasn't so busy. He knew that he wouldn't really be able to just lounge around listening to Borra until the inn was underway, that or they were able to take a break. For a moment though it seemed as though Borra wasn't going to be taking a break with him, at least until he was suddenly looking a little... wobbly?

Blinking a couple times he found himself fretting a little, stepping closer to Borra as he said that he might sit for a bit since he was feeling dehydrated. Not good, if he didn't get enough to drink he could pass out he thought to himself, his eyes going a little wide before he said, "We will get you a drink." He turned to look toward Halsten, before recalling that he'd finished off the water that the capramel was carrying for him, hadn't he?

Turning back to Borra he asked, "Are you alright? Do you need a hand?" He asked, holding his hand out to Borra in case he needed it.

Borra gave a slight chuckle at Gyuri's concern, it shouldn't of surprised him. Gyuri was a caring man, and he cherished their time together. Thinking he tried to find a good way to repay Gyuri for all his hard work, perhaps he would make a song for him?

"You don't need to bring me anything." He protested though he did feel a bit dizzy, that hand looked rather tempting and he took it as he felt that sinking sensation in his gut.

"Haha...maybe I've been pushing myself too hard, this kind of work isn't really my style." He managed with another chuckle. "Maybe I should take a break hmm? I could go get my lute and play us a few notes while we relax." Borra managed as he released Gyuri's hand for steadying. Taking a few steps away, half turning he tripped over his two feet and feel to the ground in a heap. Groaning he wasn't entirely sure that he should try and get up, coughing as air was demanded of his lungs he felt like it would take all his effort to get back up.

Gyuri couldn't help but to fret that much more as Borra took his hand. He knew that it should be something that made him happy, that the two of them got to enjoy the close contact, but he wasn't feeling happy. If anything it was just worry given that Borra really wasn't looking at that well. He opened his mouth, wanting to tell him that he should just take a breath... only to have Borra decide himself that he needed one. At the mention of him getting his lute to play he gave a slow nod, that wasn't exactly rest but it was better then Borra running around trying to help build the inn when he seemed to be in such rough shape.

Much to his shock though as Borra turned to go to fetch his lute he seemed to instead crumble, as though his body had gone suddenly boneless. A sound of surprise escaped from him as he took a hurried step forward, then took a knee at his side, "Borra?" He murmured, sounding quite shaken as he reached out, laying one large, work roughened hand on his forehead, "You feel warm." Warmer then usual, perhaps too warm.

He didn't like that one bit he thought to himself before he was easily sweeping Borra up into his arms, heading for his own tent. He lay him down, get him some water, and if a bit of rest didn't help him then he would see about calling in Makani to tend to him. Surely the mage must know some sort of bell that would make Borra better?!

The poor man was laying face first in the soft earth below him. There were twigs that were getting tangled in his hair. He sensed Gyuri kneeling beside him and he felt a bit embarrassed when a hand came to his forehead to inform him what he should of already known. Yes ...he was suffering from a fever. He was about to protest that he was okay, he could manage when Gyuri swept him into his arms and began to carry him off.

Surprised and flushing, though it was hard to tell if it was embarrassment or his fever causing his face to go red Borra tried to protest.

"n..noo I am oka..ay Gyuri!" He managed to stutter out as he was being carried off, "I j..just need to rest, maybe some water?" Borra pleaded as he didn't want to be a burden to the rest of the troupe.

Gyuri nodded his head, "You can rest." He agreed even as Borra stuttered and protested. He could do that all that he wanted, but Gyuri still meant to bring him somewhere that he would be able rest up and get to feeling better. He looked down at him as they made their way to Gyuri's tent, inspecting him closely before he gave a soft sighing sound. He felt bad, he should have been watching him closer, he could have made him rest earlier, before he got to such a condition he thought to himself.

As they reached his tent he pushed through the opening, walking over to his large cot, laying Borra down on it, "Here, you stay." He told him, petting his hair gently, before he stood upright once more. He looked around a moment then walked over to where he had a pitcher of water sitting, something that Makani was kind enough to refill for them each morning. He picked up the pitcher, pouring some of the water into a cup, before moving over to where Borra was laying.

"Water." He said, holding it out to him, giving a bit of a smile.

Thankful that Gyuri agree that all he needed to do was rest he was preparing himself to stand again..only to have the larger man carry him all the way to the tent where he only put himself down on the cot. It felt good to be laying down though he sorta missed the burly man's warmth. Shivering slightly as he wasn't entirely sure why he was cold since he felt very warm at the same time. Noticing some debris in his hair he began the tedious task of picking it out, mostly to distract himself since he felt bad that Gyuri was going to all this trouble.

"I appreciate you bringing me here but honestly I am okay.." Borra began to protest even if he knew he was lying. He didn't want Gyuri to think he couldn't help with building the inn and he didn't want to drag the team down either. He felt tired like he could just sleep but he refused to let his heavy eyes stay closed for anything longer than a blink.

"I don't want you to get behind because of me.."

Gyuri shook his head as he knelt down next to the cot, sliding an arm under Borra, helping him to sit up some, before using his free hand to hold the cup of water up to his lips, "Drink." He said, wanting to make sure that he was able to get some water into him, knowing it was very important when someone was sick that they keep drinking water so as not to get dehydrated on top of everything else. Once he was done he eased him back down, hovering over him a little, as though he were trying to figure out what he should do next.

Giving a shake of his head Gyuri said, "It will be alright, the work can wait." He told him, soothing a hand against his hair before he shifted himself so that he was sitting on the floor next to the cot, looking as though he were more then ready to just wait there next to Borra, to look after him, to make sure that he got the rest he needed, "You should just rest so you can feel better." He murmured, his tone one that he hoped would be soothing to Borra who obviously needed rest. He didn't want to have to force him to rest but if the need arose he supposed he would have to do so if it was what was best for Borra.

It was...strange. Perhaps more strange for Borra as he wasn't usually the one to be comforted by the one doing the comforting. To have Gyuri paying so much attention to him made him feel special, though he wasn't sure if he should feel special. If anything he felt guilty for having taken up so much of the man's time.

Still he took the glass of water when it was handed to him, not realizing just how thirsty he was until he began to drink and managed to empty the glass pretty quickly. Feeling even more guilty as he gave Gyuri a puppy eyed look when he wanted more.

"But everyone is working so hard...I wish I could help out more...I am not strong..I can't use magic...I am pretty useless for this kinda thing.." He murmured feeling rather down at the moment.

Gyuri smiled, getting up from his spot next to the cot so that he could go and get some more water for Borra, filling his glass up once more, before returning to him. He walked over and sat down once more before handing off the water, "You aren't useless, Borra." He said, giving him a smile, "You're very important to m... us, the troupe, everyone." His cheeks flushed a bit as he realized what he'd almost said, something he was still uncertain about because he wasn't sure what he might think if he were to admit such a thing out loud.

There were those who'd noticed, but not Borra, meaning that he likely didn't feel the same. He didn't want to dump such things on him when he was sick, that wouldn't be fair of him. Shifting himself so that he was facing Borra he said, "Once you're feeling better you can help again." Just not now he added silently, not wanting him to try to push himself when he wasn't doing well.

Gyuri blinked a couple times as Borra declared himself 'hot'. It was something that he almost agreed with, but realized that wasn't the sort of hot that the musician was talking about, he meant temperature wise. Shaking his head to clear out wander thoughts he moved to look around for something that would be useful at the moment, something to help Borra. After a time of searching he found one of his old shirts. He gave it a once over, debated over it, before he set to tearing a sleeve off of it. It was too hot for long sleeves most of the time anyway in Sauti he thought to himself before he he carried the cloth over, using some of the water out of the water pitcher to soak it down.

The cloth was squeezed out a bit, so as not to be sopping went, before he folded it up and placed it on Borra's forehead. He gave him a once over before he asked, "Do you need Makani?" He was a bit envious that he was unable to really do all that much for Borra, not as much as a healer probably could. He wasn't made for such things though, unable to use magic, unable to chase away people's pain and illness, like Makani could. Gyuri was mostly muscle and therefore good for chores that involved feats of strength... that and tossing out the occasionally too rowdy traveler that ended up bothering the troupe too much for Eira's liking. If it weren't for the fact that he liked being able to protect the troupe he'd almost say that he'd give his strength for magic at the moment to make Borra feel better.

"If not Makani I can get you something else that you want." He offered, not sure exactly what Borra might want or need but he was more then willing to try to get it for him if it might prove helpful.

Oblivious to the man's inner plight, the idea of being so close to Gyuri didn't bother him in the least. He trusted the man and right now was too out of it to really understand the complicated situation he had placed his colleague. Despite feeling overwhelmingly warm he found the need to draw his knee's up to his chest and let his arms drape over them whilst the burly man worked out the stuff that was stuck in his hair. He felt his eyes grow heavy as he smiled feeling that sort of nostalgic feeling from when his mother would do such things for him.

Though there were moments that had him flinching as Gyuri tugged a strand a bit too hard he hardly cared, though he did give an ear twitch as Gyuri offered to share a room with him. Wow. That was so...NICE of Gyuri. Of course Borra was completely and utterly dumb to Gyuri's feelings for him and all he could think of was how generous Gyuri was being giving up part of his own free space just so that he wouldn't be lonely.

"You are the best Gyuri, your so kind and gentle, " Borra started although he had to give another inward flinch as his hair was tugged again, "to give up your space just so I wouldn't be lonely..you don't have to though..I mean..I don't want to impose." Borra trailed off, his mind working very slowly out Gyuri's offer. It would be different rooming with a man, he hoped that he wouldn't mind that Borra slept walked on occasion...his sister could attest to that.

Gyuri gave a little smile as he was called 'kind and gentle', finding the compliment to be a nice one though there were many other things that he'd like to hear Borra say. Still, better that Borra thought well of him then not at all he thought to himself as he continued on with fixing the other man's hair. Once all of the debris had been removed he set to work combing it out section by section, wondering if he should see about trying to braid it when he was done. The problem being that he had never braided hair before. Maybe just pulling it back would be best? He didn't want to brush it all out then leave it in tangles against due to his failed attempts at braiding after all.

"I..." Gyuri trailed off a moment, looking thoughtful, then after a moment of thinking on his words he said, "You're not imposing... or at least you wouldn't be imposing." He said quietly, wishing that there was a way he could better convey his thoughts and feelings to Borra. He really had no idea how to go about it though. As much as he cared about Borra he didn't want to risk hurting him or chasing him off, if he were to say the wrong thing what if Borra came to hate him? What if he was disgusted by the idea of Gyuri having such feelings for him? It really was a dangerous line he was walking, even more so now that he'd invited Borra to share personal space with him in the near future. He couldn't help it though, not when he wanted Borra close by to him.

Borra gave a small quiet chuckle, after all Gyuri was so quiet himself and he still felt bad about taking up his space. Maybe if he asked Eira really nice they could have a larger room in the inn so they wouldn't be so cramped. Yeah maybe he would ask her that. Though he wondered what he would have to do in return...for that said favor.

Feeling Gyuri's large fingers through his hair he felt the sudden need to lean back, his back was getting a bit achy from leaning over onto his knees. So thus he stretched slowly and did so, not even thinking that Gyuri was in the middle of trying to tie his hair up, he just used the man like a big pillow. Glancing over he looked at the man's thigh and gave it a small poke with a finger.

"How did you get so strong Gyuri? You've been strong ever since I met you...did you always work out?" He rambled, it was obvious at this point the poor man was flushed from the fever and perhaps...it would be a wise idea to get a healer to look him over. Still poking Gyuri's thigh he gave a small laugh as he poked his own arm. It was so tiny compared to Gyuri's muscular one.

Gyuri looked down at Borra for a moment as the other leaned back against him. He tried his hardest to resist, but ultimately failing, to remain stern. Instead he found himself wrapping one strong arm around Borra, hugging the man closer, "I hope you get to feeling better." He murmured, not wanting Borra to be sick even though he had to admit, only to himself, that getting to take care of him like this was rather nice. He had an excuse to hold him close, to take care of him, to talk to him, to have Borra all to himself. He knew he shouldn't be so selfish, not with someone that was so wonderful and social. He couldn't steal him for himself and hide him away as much as he wanted to at times.

"Huh?" How did he get so strong? He seemed to think about it for a moment a Borra poked at his muscles, then shook his head, "Not working out, just from working in general." He told him, hugging him that much closer. He had to admit he kind of appreciated his muscles that much more at the moment, because they drew Borra's attention so well and kept them so close. A shame that once Borra was feeling better that he'd likely be on his way he thought to himself before he rested his chin on top of his head.

"My father set me to work running the trap lines a lot, since I was young, and I ended up... well... like this." He explained, finding it easier to talk with Borra then it was with anyone else around.

Borra listened quietly and nodded his head as Gyuri's arms encircled him, it was interesting how they had lived such different lives and yet...had very similar issues with their fathers. There was a moment of guilt that rang through him as he recalled the lie they had come up with to escape his own father. He wondered if Guyri felt bad too.

"Do you every want to go back?" He inquired innocently as he looked up at the man he rather idolized for his strength and sereness. "I mean..I won't lie I miss my mothers and my home at times, but..then I'd have to face my father and the lie we told him about me training..." Borra explained sinking into Gyuri's embrace like a scared child may. It did bother him that they had left things on a ...rather sour note. Hiding the fact he wanted to continue playing his fathers lute despite everything.

Eyes sinking half shut the poor man looked exhausted, he wasn't entirely sure how he had managed to stay awake this long considering his condition. Trying not to yawn and failing he slumped slightly to the right to lean against Gyuri's shoulder his head nodding slightly as he fought to stay awake. "I feel...really tired all of a sudden.." He murmured.

Gyuri gave a little nod of his head, "I... do, at times. I miss my parents." He murmured, he had sent letters to his mother before in the past but it wasn't the same as visiting. Did he dare though? He had sort of run away instead of home after all after trying to explain this to his father. He really should go back, should face off with the man, so that he could try to talk with him once more even though it was rather difficult to talk with the man. He was so set in his ways and had been so certain that he knew exactly what his son would be doing with his life... and then when he'd tried to explain about Borra.

Shaking his head too clear that thought he looked down at Borra as the smaller male curled up to him. He hugged him that much closer then said, "I am... sorry, maybe we went about things wrong." He didn't like that they'd had to lie to Borra's parents and that he'd run away from his own, "Can we claim we were young a dumb?" He asked of him, not sure if it work, not with their fathers at least.

Glancing down at Borra as he claimed that he was feeling really tired he gave him a smile, "You should rest then. We can worry another day, when you're better, perhaps." He murmured to him, stroking his hair in a gentle manner, "Sleep, it will help you to feel better."

Unfortunately Borra had already began to slip away into sleep against his will. He didn't have a chance to reply to Gyuri's apology in fact he was almost out cold when the man stated he should sleep. Which he did and quite soundly in the man's large arms.