A Healer's Work Is Never Done (Phae)

[Alastin]

Alastin sighed softly for a moment in peace and contentment as he closed his eyes and relaxed against his couch for a moment just enjoying the peace and quiet of the moment. The garden had finally been set up and he had been so far pleased with the results having already snipped a few of the mint leaves for his personal usage which he had ground into a fine powder. Now the scent of mint the relaxing scent was in the air throughout his room keeping him at ease and allowing him to just think. His best friend Ziare was currently busy with one of her jewelry projects though she wasn't going to let him observe this time wanting it a secret. He lightly touched the crystal cross around his neck for a moment.

It's been rather quiet for the past few days. Almost like a boon for all the hard work.

~Or maybe she realizes that she can not rely on you all the time.~

You're supposed to be supportive of my theories...

Misae only chuckled and Alastin gave a wary grin at the chuckle for a moment as he leaned back in his seat. A half-finished sandwich and cup of tea were one a small tray on the table. He was decidely comfortable under a blanket as he rubbed his eyes for a moment having just read a rather hefty summary on using natural herbs as healing spell focuses to make them stronger. In fact Alastin wasn't expecting anyone at the moment.

Of course the old saying comes to play.

A person's work is never done.

[Phae]

The door to the dorm room of the Healer swung open without warning. She slammed it shut and the rather upset red head with a body that could kill a virgin from behind. Tear stains however upon closer examination showed her distress.

"Healer!" she called out.

She saw him cuddled under a blanket and slipping her sword off her belt she sat down next to him and sighed. She looked over at him with her tears running down her face.

"So here's the deal." she began. "So one month ago my fiance' just up and leaves in the middle of the night. Without warning or a note or anything. Just gone. And he doesn't come back. So weeks later I meet this other guy who kinda takes care of me but I don't know where we stand you see because I kinda haven't asked him yet but he took me to prom but we didn't dance because apparently he can't or some such thing. Anyway, so we were getting close. I mean he didn't even care when I kicked his but in a sword fight or anything but that's not the point we were growing close I was moving on after being abandoned. But then yesterday of all freaking days. I went to my ex fiance's room to get a book to read on some suicide spells. Thinking about using one or two ro something. Anyway, so then he came back. My fiance' came back yesterday after a month A MONTH! mind you of being away. Saying how he still loves me and this that and the other thing. Well now what am I supposed to do? Sure I still love him but I was moving on and I was getting feelings for this other guy and now can I just drop him? I mean geez? Didn't Junpei leave me? Right? So what am I so worried about? But then I love him and his touch it just makes me so comfy and I sleep like shit without it."

She took a deep breath.

"But then if I go back to him what is to say he won't leave me again? I want to trust him but it's been broken so many times how can I. And if I do am I stupid to do so? I mean geez I just want to find love but everywhere I turn I get hurt. And don't give me that you're only sixteen crap. I know that but I found love and his name was Junpei but he left! Twice! And now how can I trust him when I want to so badly."

She sighed and leaned against Alastin. She had rambled for some time now not even letting the poor boy get a word in edgewise.

"What am I supposed to do?"

[Alastin]

Alastin looked up surprised that someone was just randomly opening his door and then slamming it shut. Healer. He knew he was safe already when she refered to him as healer and he blinked for a moment as he saw her come over. A beautiful red-haired woman that made Alastin blush slightly as far as looks went because she was well INCREDIBLE looking. He rubbed the back of his head for a moment as he twitched when he saw her remove a sword from her side and site it on the table and he blinked several times. Tears running down her face made him even more worried as he sat up a bit more rather then flinch in fear it was obvious that she was in need of someone. He listened to her speak of what was happening how she was in quite a pickle of a situation.

He saw her on the verge of panicing and he listened politely as he made a mental note to bolt lock his door next time so somebody couldn't randomly barge in. Still he listened to her attentively not giving any judgement on anything at the moment as he nodded now and then to show he was listening. Just not making a movement yet as he sighed softly when he saw the poor girl in tears. So beautiful and she sounded like a really good person yet here she was on heartbreak and anguish. He could sense her despair and sadness showing that this sadness and event really cut deeply into her. He gave a nod when she finally finished and she asked for him on advice and he gave a rueful mental sigh since he knew he wouldn't have a good answer.

~The poor dear...~

I know Misae.

The first thing Alastin did when she finished with her rambling is he placed his fingers against her lips to stop her speaking for the moment. She was an energetic person no doubt about that and he would have to be a bit more firm in this. He picked up a handkerchif from the table and gently wiped her eyes as he closed his eyes his crytal cross flaring for a moment. Beautiful white flames encompassed Alastin's hand truly the oppisite of Nether Fire as he gently touched her forehead the flames not burning or hurting. In fact it was a calming and slightly happy memory that Alastin was using at the moment to at least put her at ease so she wasn't panicking at the moment. This was definately going to be a tricky one.

"The first thing you need to do is calm down and think alittle more rationally," Alastin said softly as he brushed her red lockes away from her hair. A soft and caring touch as he gave a reassuring smile at her. He leaned forward some and poured a cup of mint tea that was sweetened of course and placed it on a saucer putting it in Phae's hands.

"Here, this should calm you a bit more and at least refresh you, if you're going through such stress you need to replinish your spirit some," Alastin said again in that soft and soothing voice as he lightly sensed out her name and found it. Phaedra. It was connected to her memories of one Junpei that was on her mind for the moment.

"Just be calm Phaedra, my name is Alastin Skylark for now don't feel like you're being judged, we'll work towards a solution but, right now you need to calm yourself before you collapse from this panic attack," he said gently as he gently ran his hand through her hair to brush it away from her face the white flames snuffing out after a few moments.