@justgaia | Video

[hammerbearer]

[ In line with the ongoing events here. More or less. ]

[ Queue a video feed. There was probably a bit of audio, the typical noises of someone figuring out a new system and trying to find the video button. ...Aha! There is Gaia, sitting on one of the trolley cars. Behind her, mostly in frame, is Cidolfus Telemon. He probably looks okay. But Gaia's words suggest he's not. ]

I hope this is right. I'm on the blue line trolley between... the Farway stop and the next island. A man named Cid just jumped on after burning his aether to a life threatening level. Because he missed it while picking up something at a place called the Kwik Stop.

I don't have healing spells, so I'd appreciate anyone that can catch up to the trolley who might come and look him over. It's not exactly fast.

Well, if anyone's looking for him and worried, he's here.

[ She sounds more than a little bit worried exasperated. ]

Comments

[cantilevers]

It's complicated. However, I'm willing to displace a robot and take over one?

[Yeah, the Last Drop was real complicated. It's fine. He's fine.]

[levindicated]

Harry’s Hideaway Pub is bound to be round- I saw it off the red loop. Not too far from the hub.

[This has completely sidetracked Cid at this point, who has basically forgotten that Gaia was filming him at all.]

[cantilevers]

It is indeed. You want to meet up there?

[Look, the guy looked okay, was smoking, talking, and lounging in that order so it was probably fine.]

[levindicated]

Sure thing. I should be round by evening- Unless little lassie abducts me and takes me to the hospital. If I’m not there by the time the north trolley leaves, you’ll know what happened to me.

[And he was fine!]

[cantilevers]

Is there a rule against drinking in the hospital? If you're already laying down, there's little chance of you falling down and breaking your hip then.

[He's calling you old.]

[levindicated]

That’s why they’ve got those little railings on the sick beds. Maybe if I ask nicely, they’ll pump me full of something good.

[And he’d agree. He’s pretty worn down, but he’s not down and out, yet. ]

Should I ask for a double room? Not sure if they’ve got beds big enough for you, though. They might have to lay some straw on the floor.

[cantilevers]

That smart mouth still works, so I'll just bring by a gift of rum for you. Avoid the drugs though as they are probably going to knock you out, and people might worry if you're too quiet for too long.

[Vander would prefer to avoid hospitals personally. They were too vulnerable and he had at least two people that would gladly take him out if he was there.]

I broke the last bed they put me in there. It's annoying too because my feet constantly hang off the end.

[Those two are not actually related.]

[levindicated]

All joking aside, considering I feel right as rain, I have no intention of stopping by there at all, eh? You can come by where I’m staying. The beds should be big enough, at any rate.

[Poor bastard. He wonders how he sleeps the rest of the time.]

Where are you staying otherwise?

[cantilevers]

And where do you happen to be staying aside from back-down in a trolley currently? I'll consider the offer if it comes with a bonus of a pillow.

[His tone was warm and inviting, like he was actually enjoying the temptation.]

Oh, here and there mostly. I take what I can get.

[levindicated]

Stonhyrr. Check your map, it’s a thirty minute stroll from one of the north line stops. Can’t miss it. Big dreary castle. Lousy with pillows.

[So does he. He eases himself further into his seat, sucking on his cigarette and taking sips of beer. He has entirely forgotten that Gaia had some issue with him by now in the midst of his flirting.]

Living out of other men’s palms, are you?

[cantilevers]

I've strolled by there before. Lousy with pillows, but not the worst for company so I'll still accept the offer. Your chaperone gonna release you to my care on the go around?

[Yeah, yeah, he was not above flirting right about now. He knew private exists, but he does not currently care.]

Nah, free and single to find my own way when and where I choose.

[levindicated]

Hm- No idea. I’ll ask her.

[Not right now, though, presumably.]

That’s the life. That and a little boat, that’s all I need.

[cantilevers]

I could be convinced to come by for a pick-up? Don't need you coughing up blood all over the place again.

[He was fine to wait. It was actually quite amusing to watch him be scolded.]

I suppose. Never had much freedom before this.