World 03 - Returning to Normal Space [ Action / Audio ]

[universal_charm]

 [ Okay, this sucked. This really, really sucked. To be quite honest he wasn't very sure how long he had been locked up and poked and prodded, but it was long enough and he had never been quite so happy for fresh air and trees. He just hated that he was jumping at every little crack and tweet. He hadn't been this twitchy since... well, he couldn't remember. Maybe his first big storm, but what did it matter? He was twitchy, but wouldn't you be after being held captive for so long? 

And he was seriously out of shape if this jaunt through the wood was making him pant and sweat. He gulped, aching everywhere, and pretty sure that his already bruised up body would not thank him for this later. In fact, it was not thanking him now. It was violently protesting, and he finally gave him and found a place to ease himself down and sit.

He thought it must have been some sort of cruel mercy that his captors had given him back his journal-thing when he woke up inside the forest of his original birdcage. He glared at it for a minute as he tried to remember how to turn it on, and finally got it going, so a little image of him appeared to whoever was listen. ]

So, contrary to what I assume is popular belief, I'm not dead. But, uh, could use some help making it all the way home, you know? I'm sitting in the woods, hugging a tree, so come and find me. I don't plan on moving any time soon.

[ He doesn't think he looks to bad to others, at least. He has a few bruises around his jaw and nose, but otherwise does not seem overly harmed. Though the bruises are a lovely shade of blue and green at this point. ]

[ooc: Yup, he's back from kidnapping!! With a little side-effect: his flirt skills are going to be seriously cramped for a bit, since anytime he sees a girl, he'll get physically ill. Don't take it personally ladies.]

Comments

[Video]

[thefinaljedi]

Well, that's become more and more apparent the more I interact with him.

[Luke nods and smiles at the houses]

After that draft, I couldn't wait to get back. This place does have pretty comfortable beds after all.

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[universal_charm]

Heh, there is that.

_{[He looked at Luke and gave his shoulder a squeeze.]}

And good people.

[Video]

[thefinaljedi]

[Luke squeezes back and nods]

Right back at you, Captain.

Now, lets get you into the clinic first. I'll check you over and then get you home.

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[universal_charm]

Sounds like a plan. I have never wanted for a real bed so badly.

[Video]

[thefinaljedi]

[Luke leads Kirk into the clinic and helps him take a bed]

Alright, tell me where it's hurting?

Re: [Video]

[universal_charm]

Does everywhere count as a place?

_{[He shifted out of his shirt, revealing a myriad of bruises over his arms, back, and chest. The thing was, they seemed methodically put there, in a pattern. They weren't random in the least.]}

[Video]

[thefinaljedi]

They messed you up pretty bad, geez.

[Luke tosses Kirk a packet of pills, and offers a cup]

Take that. Anti-inflammatory for the swelling. And if you give me a minute, I'll try and start the healing process.

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[universal_charm]

If you hypo me, I will smack you.

_{[He pops the pill though. It was a bit archaic, but they worked. He swallowed loudly and sighed.]}

All right, let's do this.

[Video]

[thefinaljedi]

Actually, it's going to be a bit of Filial magic I learned here.

[Luke shakes his head and stretches out a hand, drawing on the healing power of Nala. Blue-white light poured from his hand and into Kirk, soothing aches and pains, and beginning to seal any open cuts and speed bruise recovery.]

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[universal_charm]

_{[Kirk blinked, sort of fascinated. He knew that Luke had spoken of this 'Force', and he had to wonder if this was part of that, or something else. And could he learn it? Seriously, this was handy.]}

So, is this part of the Force then?

[Video]

[thefinaljedi]

Actually, it's magic native to Luceti, Filial Magic. I can do it with the Force, but this is a bit faster.

[He laughs]

There are a bunch of spirits here that grant powers to residents. You could learn magic from them, if you wanted.

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[universal_charm]

Huh. Something to look into. I'm not so sure I like just being with my bare hands anymore...

How do I get in contact with one of these spirits?

[Video]

[thefinaljedi]

Depends on which one.

[He pulls out his journal and opens the Guide to the section on Filial spirits]

Generally, like it says here, you meditate and listen for them. Nala, the healing spirit, is the easiest to contact.

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[universal_charm]

Meditation.... well, I'll have plenty of time for that, won't I?

_{[He wasn't exactly cleared for a ton of activity right off the bat.]}

=[Video]

[thefinaljedi]

I think so. Magic's always worth trying to learn, since it doesn't require a huge expenditure of time here.

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[universal_charm]

Admittedly, it's... not what I'm used to. We don't have magic or the Force where I'm from. Just science.

[thefinaljedi]

That's fair. A lot of people are like that, though science when suitably advanced is basically magic anyway. Still, it's a worthwhile thing to do. Being able to heal yourself and allies is a good tool to have in dangerous situations.

[universal_charm]

I beg to differ. It's science. Logical explanations.

_{[He paused.]}

Oh god, I sound like Spock.

[thefinaljedi]

Not even science can explain everything.

[He laughs]

And yes, you do. You should be worried.

[universal_charm]

Oh goodie. Spock will absolutely love this.

[thefinaljedi]

I think you learning to use magic might confuse him, you know.

[universal_charm]

It won't be the first time I've done that, really. I think most things I do confuse him.

[thefinaljedi]

He seems the type to be easily confused, I'll give you that.

[universal_charm]

He doesn't understand non-logical things very well. Which, you know is a human in a nutshell.

[thefinaljedi]

Some humans. Not you.