[She looks like such a small little bird like this, and regardless of his conflicting feelings what he wants most to do is pick her up and do just that. Hold her and take her home. But that would have to wait and instead he just hugs her closer, pressing his lips against the side of her head.]
Soon... We'll be home soon.
[And as if on cue, the whales chirp and push their bubble up so that they surface where some people on a rowboat shout out asking what Armada they are in. Cid calls out their affiliation and the group on the boat call out to another one nearby as they were Paladins. But they stay with them until the others arrive, and after a quick exchange they are helped into the boat, the whales still sticking by.
Keeping Benedikta close, Cid tells them of their crew's ship and after noting Cid's arm, they make their way while sending a request for healers to head to the ship if there weren't any already. From there they hear a bit more of what happened—of how whales pushed their ships back and then the voice and the waters rushing down on the island. Many panicked because they knew there were still people down there and part of the reason why so many boats are out already is because they were going to try and find any survivors. So they were all surprised when people on bubbles and other means were appearing alongside whales and dolphins.
It's been pretty grim, with everyone overworked to treat those who were rescued and handling those who didn't make it. There had also been a few of arrests, and rumors are that a few of the people on the island were members of the high elite. The Corsairs lower their voices to say that there were a lot of notable members from Elah, so the Paladins are even more agitated. Of course they have no doubt Corsairs were involved but that wouldn't be so surprising. So things were definitely going to be interesting...
They speak of more things that were discovered, and Cid listens but he barely manages to. He had suspicions already from what he could see and hear, but to hear the extent of it... It all because extra noise until they finally reach their ship where the Hideaway crew shout and hurry to help them on board, some crying because Caaappptaiiiin, Lady Captaiiiiinnnnn!!
Seeing everyone's face does help ease some of that growing tension, but seeing how there were already healers brought to their ship to treat those who were of the crew or close relationship to their members harden his expression again. But it's not long before both he and Benedikta are taken inside. Knowing they wouldn't want to be separated, they don't dare try, so the two will be next to each other as they first treated for their injuries and then Cid for his arm. Given how many injections he had received and for how long, it would take a few days for it all to clear. Most should be gone before they arrive back on the Roost, but they will need to monitor the treatment to see if there weren't any other possible side effects given what he went through.
It all makes him glance at Benedikta, knowing that this isn't going to help matters... But at least it will heal, just need time and rest. Something the crew knows their Captain has a hard time doing...]
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Soon... We'll be home soon.
[And as if on cue, the whales chirp and push their bubble up so that they surface where some people on a rowboat shout out asking what Armada they are in. Cid calls out their affiliation and the group on the boat call out to another one nearby as they were Paladins. But they stay with them until the others arrive, and after a quick exchange they are helped into the boat, the whales still sticking by.
Keeping Benedikta close, Cid tells them of their crew's ship and after noting Cid's arm, they make their way while sending a request for healers to head to the ship if there weren't any already. From there they hear a bit more of what happened—of how whales pushed their ships back and then the voice and the waters rushing down on the island. Many panicked because they knew there were still people down there and part of the reason why so many boats are out already is because they were going to try and find any survivors. So they were all surprised when people on bubbles and other means were appearing alongside whales and dolphins.
It's been pretty grim, with everyone overworked to treat those who were rescued and handling those who didn't make it. There had also been a few of arrests, and rumors are that a few of the people on the island were members of the high elite. The Corsairs lower their voices to say that there were a lot of notable members from Elah, so the Paladins are even more agitated. Of course they have no doubt Corsairs were involved but that wouldn't be so surprising. So things were definitely going to be interesting...
They speak of more things that were discovered, and Cid listens but he barely manages to. He had suspicions already from what he could see and hear, but to hear the extent of it... It all because extra noise until they finally reach their ship where the Hideaway crew shout and hurry to help them on board, some crying because Caaappptaiiiin, Lady Captaiiiiinnnnn!!
Seeing everyone's face does help ease some of that growing tension, but seeing how there were already healers brought to their ship to treat those who were of the crew or close relationship to their members harden his expression again. But it's not long before both he and Benedikta are taken inside. Knowing they wouldn't want to be separated, they don't dare try, so the two will be next to each other as they first treated for their injuries and then Cid for his arm. Given how many injections he had received and for how long, it would take a few days for it all to clear. Most should be gone before they arrive back on the Roost, but they will need to monitor the treatment to see if there weren't any other possible side effects given what he went through.
It all makes him glance at Benedikta, knowing that this isn't going to help matters... But at least it will heal, just need time and rest. Something the crew knows their Captain has a hard time doing...]