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[Mikleo holds him tighter, wanting to do everything he can to help. He places a gentle kiss to Sorey's clothed shoulder with the hope of giving him some comfort. The seraph frowns a little at his partner's statement. That's troubling, and he doesn't want to think of Sorey getting that far into the disease.]

You still need to eat, Sorey. [He pauses.] I'll make you some soup when we get out. I might be a little rusty, though.

[Mikleo rubs one of his partner's arms absently.]

Rumors are going around that Eric might've found a cure, but he's missing key ingredients. If that's the case, I'll be helping the other Heroes acquire them. [He feels the corners of his eyes tighten as they take on a look of steely determination.] Even if it's a small chance, I'm not going to give up on it.

[I'm not going to give up on you.]

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[Sorey perks up a little at the promise of soup.] I-I'd really like that. [No mention of eating before then, though.]

Really? I-- I want to help, too! [oh my god, child] It's not fair to just lay around and make other people do the work.

[He shivers again, but it's quieter. Mikleo is helping.]

There has to be something... something...

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[Mikleo chuckles softly.]

I'll see if there's anything easy on the stomach in our rations, too. I have a feeling it's been some time since you last ate.

[That's definitely a mildly stern tone he's taking. No way is he letting Sorey starve himself.]

There's medicine that can help with the symptoms, but I'd rather you rested instead. [The seraph hesitates.] ...I'll see if there's something you can do that won't aggravate your illness. Alright?

[It's the best compromise Mikleo can come up with. He knows full well that Sorey is a terrible patient who'll probably try one of the jobs anyway.]

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... Sorry. [He doesn't remember the last time he ate. Sometime yesterday?]

Thanks, Mikleo. [His tone is soft and honest, and he leans into his partner a little more.] I'm-- I'm glad you're here.

[After he almost wasn't.]

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Hush, it's fine. For now.... [Mikleo reaches into his bag to bring out a mug. He uses his power as Queen to fill it with clean, cold water and hands it to Sorey.] At least make sure you're hydrated.

[He hums at that, running a gloved hand through his partner's hair soothingly.]

Yeah, well, someone has to keep you outta trouble.

[His tone is gently teasing. It's a lot less fun when Sorey's sick.]

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[Oh. It's almost like drinking out of Mikleo's hands again, though he's thankful for the mug because of the whole sickness part.] Ah, thanks so much! You're a lifesaver. [He presses the mug to his lips and drinks deeply, and he's happy to find that it's just as cool and clean as he remembers. Even if it wasn't, he wouldn't care. He's so desperate for anything that even muddy water would be like a healing spring to him.]

More like follow me in. [He wipes his mouth off on his sleeve and smiles, but then he goes right back to leaning into the hair touches. He's... really tired. When did he get so tired?]

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You don't need to thank me. I'm just doing what I always do.

[Worry about Sorey and make sure he's not neglecting himself, either on purpose or accident. Though, seeing how tired his normally energetic friend is...Mikleo feels his heart twisting in his chest. He keeps running his fingers through messy, brown hair. It's as much for Sorey's comfort as his, at this point.]

Bad habit from you dragging me everywhere. [Another gentle tease. It's not like Mikleo put up much of a fight, unless it put his human friend into serious danger.] Do you need more water?

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[Sorey's finding it hard to keep his eyes open, so he doesn't. He's enjoying what little mana transfer he can get from the hair-petting, and of course, the hair-petting itself. It isn't often that Mikleo is this affectionate, but he supposes they deserve it after all they've been through.

Gods, Mikleo must be really worried about him.]

You could've turned back a long time ago, but you didn't.

[He lifts the mug.] A little more, please? Sorry, I just... I'm really thirsty.

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[To be honest, it's taking a lot for Mikleo to appear this calm. The kind of disease wracking Sorey's body isn't one they've ever experienced before back home or here. He's scared to face the possibility that the cure Eric is working on won't work and what that'll mean for his partner.

The water seraph refuses to show that, though. Not when his lover is in need of his strength and support.]

Please, like I would've left you behind.

[Mikleo doesn't hesitate to refill the mug with more water.]

Don't apologize for something like that. You know I'm more than okay with it.

[He murmurs the words as he holds Sorey a little closer to him.]

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[Sorey doesn't hesitate to drink again. This time it's slower, and he doesn't waste a drop. When he finally lowers the mug, he looks just as tired as he feels. He's tried to be strong for Mikleo, tried to pretend he's okay, but he isn't. And he knows Mikleo is trying for him, which just makes Sorey feel worse.]

I... I think I'm good now. [He offers the mug back to Mikleo.] Make sure to wash this out before you use it again.

[He doesn't leave any room for argument, because he's curling up against the water seraph and closing his eyes. It occurs to Sorey that he hasn't slept in ages, but if he lays here long enough with his friend's fingers in his hair, he just might.]

Is it okay if I rest for a bit? Just a little bit...

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[Mikleo wraps the mug in a cloth before returning it to his bag, making a soft noise of agreement. He keeps holding Sorey close to him, running his fingers through his hair and shifting so that they're both more comfortable.]

Take as long as you need, Sorey.

[He'll pray to the Five Lords that his dreams are pleasant while he rests. The water seraph, meanwhile, will remain vigilant, just like old times.]

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[He lets out a noise of agreement that's more like a sigh. With every passing moment, he seems to melt against the seraph a little more. There's so much they should talk about but words seem insurmountable. He should get up and do another round of healing, he should be helping with the patrol, he should... he should...

But Mikleo's presence is steady and familiar in a forest full of terrors and darkness and secrets, and it isn't more than a minute later that he goes limp and begins to breathe shallowly.]