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[wavesofjade]

There Has Been An Alarming Rise In The Number Of Patients I Am Seeing Who Have Gained Injuries Thanks To Venturing Too Close To The Forest.
May I Please Remind You, My Dears, That It Is Given The Title Of 'Forbidden' For A Reason.
I Would Hate To See Anyone Severely Hurt.

With That Said I Would Like To Ask A Favour Of Any Herbology Students Willing To Give Me A Little Of Their Spare Time.
I Am In The Process Of Cultivating Several Cuttings From A Flitterbloom And Would Appreciate Any Assistance As It Is Not Something That I Have Attempted Before.
Any Professors Are Also Very Welcome But I Think That You All Have Quite Enough Work!

As Ever The Hospital Wing Is Open To All Of You.
You Do Not Need To Be On Deaths Door In Order To Come And Speak With Me.

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[innocent_insanity]

[His fingers twitch and he nearly jerks his hands away from hers, because she shouldn't be dirtied by the blood, her hands are white and perfect and clean-

He shakes his head because he doesn't want to be hallucinating and needing a potion; his mam had looked heart-broken each time he took them. The illusion of blood fades and his fingers curl a bit in her grip, but he makes no move to communicate his response to the nice things she's said.]

[wavesofjade]

[Her expression softens as she looks at him. This poor boy, she wants so much to help him and it almost hurts her to know there's only so much that she can do.

She shifts, perching beside him on the arm of the chair and embracing him warmly. A kiss is dropped on the top of his head, fingers gently stroking over his hair and if there was anything, anything that she could DO for him then she would do it in an instant.

But all she has to offer is comfort, and she will give that to him gladly.]

[innocent_insanity]

[He stiffens when she moves to hug him and lets out a choked noise before leaning into it, hand clutching at the skirt of her robes. He doesn't cry but he needs a moment to collect himself.]

[wavesofjade]

Ssh..

[She's careful of the little bats clinging to him as she hugs him, and indeed the small creatures appear upset by his distress, gently chittering to fill the silence.]

It's alright, Kurloz.. No matter what happens, you have people who love and care for you. Do not forget that.

[innocent_insanity]

[He's tempted to shake his head and argue with how wrong she is, and how he shouldn't have these people, but he knows well enough to leave it alone and takes a breath, calming himself and taking a calming breath. His face grows expressionless and he slowly pulls away, signing slowly:]

Thank you, I'm fine now.

[wavesofjade]

[She doesn't believe him, not for a moment, but she's not going to press it at the risk of upsetting him so instead she kisses his forehead and gives him a small squeeze, before moving away and crouching beside him.]

Shall we prune this plant before it realises what we might be here for?

[innocent_insanity]

[He scrubs at his face just to distract himself completely from dark thoughts and smiles down at her, nodding.]

I'm not too good at this but I can try?

[wavesofjade]

[She offers him the secateurs.]

Take these, and I will deal with the plant. I need you to cut where I tell you to, alright?

[innocent_insanity]

[Nods and moves closer to the plant, waiting for further instruction.]

[wavesofjade]

[It's a battle to get hold of the plant and draw it out in a way that allows Kurloz to get a clear cut. Almost as if the thing knows what they intend to do. It curls around her fingers tightly, but she just shakes her head and smiles.]

Cut there.

[innocent_insanity]

[Gives the plant a gentle stroke and quickly cuts so it's like tearing off a band-aid to keep from traumatizing the creature. Of course the plant thrashes a bit and Kurloz keeps stroking it's tendrils gently to get it to calm down.]

[wavesofjade]

[She has to shake her head at the fuss the thing is making.]

Honestly.. so much drama.

[The small cutting is put aside, and Dolores carefully selects another spot.]

Only a few more. Would you like to have one when they grow big enough?

[innocent_insanity]

[He smiles at her comment on the plant's behaviour and keeps stroking it for a while until he snips the other spot. He shakes his head and frees his hands for a moment to sign:]

I can't take care of plants in the dorms since we don't have any sunlight at all.]

[wavesofjade]

[There are only a few other places that she can get cuttings from, and she smiles a little.]

I could keep it up here for you.

[innocent_insanity]

[He hesitates and slowly signs:]

I wouldn't want to intrude...

[wavesofjade]

It would be no intrusion. They're not difficult plants to care for.

[innocent_insanity]

I meant that it would be rude for me to keep coming to your room.

[Awkwardly rubs back of neck. His mam told him it was rude to bother ladies at their rooms all the time, especially when he'd come bothering her in her room as a little boy.]

[wavesofjade]

Mm... that is true.

[She shifts so she can start potting one of the small cuttings. There's a small smile on her face - her pets are hanging comfortably all over the boy.]

The greenhouses, perhaps. You can say no, sweetheart. I won't be put out.

[innocent_insanity]

[He hesitates, one hand stroking the plant and the other petting Shade at his shoulder.]

I would like that. Keeping one in the greenhouse, if the professor won't mind.