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[This was awkward for him, being so unused to any kind of contact what so ever, so her being quiet is helping his nerves something fierce. Dist does subtly pull her closer when he sees her curl into herself and glances quickly at his friend, from the corner of his eye.]

Y-You should...t-try to rest. I-I'll be here.

[This time she's looking back at him. She's cold enough to be concerned about what might happen to her if she did fall asleep, even with someone around. It doesn't even occur to her to wonder what might happen if Peony or Anise walked in on this, in the moments before they realized something was wrong.]

[Can you tell he didn't think of that at all? Dist's not very good at thinking most things through, especially when his mind is on something else. This time, it's on Nephry's health.

He glances back at her and offers a very faint smile. Forced though it may be, because of his nerves, it is honest.]

I'll...make a fire as well, i-if you need it.

The f-fire...it could b-be one of those...creatures. ...I think that's why... [why this all happened in the first place. If the fire became a mushi it would just make them both colder and that will get no one anywhere.]

[He blinks, then nods, looking closely at Nephry's face. She was pale and her her lips were starting to turn purple. He pulled her a little closer to his side and rubbed his hand up and down her arm, to get her warmed up more.]

Then I'm afraid this is the best I can do until that man shows up to help you. [And that is why he closed his eyes and looked away. He can't do anything to help, again. He didn't care if death wasn't permanent here. One person from his past lost was enough. He's not losing another.]

You should at least rest your eyes for a while, Nephry. I'll be here to rouse you if anything happens.

[She's not going to die. Away from the fire and not drinking the affected tea, she'll eventually get better. For now, she closes her eyes and lets her head fall against his shoulder.]

[Dist doesn't know this, though he'll make absolutely certain she doesn't. Once she leans onto his shoulder, he stiffens, looking down at her after a few minutes.

Without making a sound, and very carefully, Dist removes Nephry's glasses and sets them aside so she could sleep without the frames digging into her face.]

[After Ginko's come and gone, we are going to assume Nephry ought to be resting in her own bed for a while. You can have the job of helping her get there if you wish.]

[And he will indeed, assuming no one else has done so by now. Feeling he'd overstep his boundaries if he carried her - she is married after all - Dist allows the woman to brace herself against his side as they walk towards her room together.

He hadn't been present during the "treatment", so Dist is more than curious as to how his friend is faring.]

Are you all right now, Nephry? Do...Do you still feel the effects of that creature? You aren't in any pain at all? Discomfort?

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[she wouldn't appreciate being carried anyway; she likes to be as self-sufficient as possible, all the time. All she had to do was drink some medicine mixed with hot water, so while she is feeling better she's still pretty cold]

I'm sure I'll be fine. [note how that doesn't answer any of his questions, at all]

[Oh, he notices, and bites his lower lip to keep from pressing her further. Once they reach Nephry's room, Dist holds the door open for Nephry and ushers her inside politely.]

N--...All right. If you need anything at all, I'll have my journal open.

[she expected more questions, or for him to make her answer the first ones]

I could use something warm to drink, if you have the time.

[Dist had thought to, but bit it back. Nephry was an adult after all, and though he worried the most out of anyone - perhaps even Jade himself - he didn't want to press her buttons. He wouldn't be able to handle rejection again.]

Of course, excuse me a moment. [Dist returns not only with a steaming cup of mushi-free black tea, but an extra blanket for her bed, just in case she needed it.] Here you are. If...If you need anything else at all I--...I hope you feel well soon.

[her smile when he comes back with tea is faded, but genuine, and grateful. She can tell he's worried.]

Thank you, Saphir. I really appreciate your help.

[He smiles as well, though it seems a bit tired. Dist hands her the tea carefully before laying out the blanket by the foot of her bed.]

Of course. We...We're friends. [He looks away, and turns to leave, immediately feeling foolish.] Get some rest, Nephry. I'll check on you later, if it's all right.

Of course.

[But just before he gets out the door...]

Does it embarrass you, Saphir? ...Being friends.

[He halts, back to her and hand on the knob of her door. The question sends him for a huge loop, and he has to stare, wide-eyed, to search for a response. Did it embarrass him? ...No. Not with Nephry. She'd always been kind to him.

But--] Sometimes I wonder... [A sigh, as he opens the door to exit.] Get some rest.

Please wait.

[but she can't stop him if he wants to just leave.]

[Dist mumbles a soft apology, but doesn't stay any longer. There are just some things he'd rather not discuss, and Nephry did need to sleep. He'll apologize properly at a later date. For now, Dist just closes the door behind him, sighs, and goes to his room. He could use some rest himself.]

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