Cha0s Gaming - Gale's House

EasyThreads added Solidus to the group. 12/07/2024 22:19

It has been several weeks since we last saw Gale. After the events with Araavos, and the reconsiliation with his family, albiet brief, he has since given up magic, and has forsaken modern technology. He has been making as few trips as required into town to buy basic supplies and food. Shrowded in a cloak to avoid being recognised. He's currently sitting at his kitchen table, lit only by a single lantern, a book in one hand, his fork in another.

Why are you even here?

For your protection. Duh. *goes invisible*

I already asked Araavos. I told him I'd call if anything happened. Now please go? *knocks on the door*

*in her mind: Fat chance...*

A female, dressed modestly, answers the door. "Yes? Can I help you?"

I'm here for my father? Gale Dekarios? Who the fuck are you?....

The woman eyes you suspiciously, but eventually responds. "There's nobody here by that name. Now... if you'll excuse me... "starts to shut the door"

*stops it with her foot and swings it open* I wasn't asking.

A flash of brilliant radiant light halts you in your tracks. "By his light. you will not go further... I don't wish to harm you, but the one you seek, does not live here. Leave this place. At once."

Yes he does. I know he's here. Now will you just let me in? All I want is to see him again....

"There is no Gale here. Now please.... I must get back to my charge. " The female replies, as you suddenly realize you're dealing with a cleric

Yes he is! I'm a Goddess, I would know. I'm not here to hurt my father, so let me in....please....

"Then as a goddess, you should know, i'm not lying. There is no "Gale" here." she replies.

Does he go by a new name? Because I know he's here

"I don't know who you're talking about... Now please... let me get back to my work, and leave us be...."

Us? Who's "us" ??

23:04

Who else is here with you?...

"What business is it of yours? It's just a poor man, down on his luck, who've I've taken as my charge. I don't know his name, nor his story. We don't talk about it. Now please.... he needs his rest, and I have work to be done. So... if you'll excuse me." She replies as she once again, tries to close the door*

But I know him.....My father....I'm sorry I was aggressive before, but please....just let me in....I'm worried about him too....

The female, Stops a moment. "He needs his rest, be brief. If you overwhelm him, I will banish you from this place. He's been through enough, He doesn't need anything, or anyone, upsetting him right now.

I understand....*calmly walks over, and kneels down beside him*....Dad? *she says quietly. unsure what to say just yet*

*sets his book down, you notice it's written in brail as the bandage still covers his eyes* L.....lilly?

"You know this person?"

I.... I think so.... Lily? Is.... is that you?

Yes...it's me....*she gently takes his hand. rubbing it soothingly with her thumb*....I came to find you.....

*he yanks his hand away* Why...... why have you come here? I don't want any trouble.....

No no, no trouble will come to you....I'm here because I miss you.....I want you in my life again.....I forgive you for everything.....

This is a trick..... *he starts backing out of the chair, holding up the lantern and backing towards the wall* Leave me alone....... *he drops the lantern, and cowers to the floor, covering his ears*

No, Dad, it's not a trick....*she goes over to sit in front of him. Taking his hands off his ears* I'm here for you....

No.... no no no no no..... *starts shaking*

The cleric comes up behind her. "I think you should go, you're upsetting him"

but....but it's real....I'm real....I just want to show him....

"Clearly he's scared, Or confused. Either way, he's not ready to see you. You should go."

....but what if he's never ready?....

"Then we both have failed..... Now please. I need to tend to him."

...can I come back?

"If he asks for you, you'll be the first to know.... now please... I have been more than patient, and I really don't want to get agressive, but you must go now!"

*approaches him* Hey...it's okay, she's gone....

N....Nisha? Was she really here? Or.... was i halucinating again?

She was really here....are you okay?

Why have they come? Why were they here? I've not hurt anybody, I've been good, quiet, what do they want from me? I've nothing left... *starts to have a panic attack*

Hey Hey...*gently pulls him into a hug* I don't think she was trying to hurt you....she kept saying she just wanted to see you....but you freaked out so I made her leave....

but why? Why me? Why now? I don't understand.

I'm Unsure.. She said she was your daughter.. However you clearly have complicated Emotions for her to have reacted this way.. I will not pry. nor ask what, if anything, happened. but it will be okay.. I'm here. i will care for you. for as long as you need me to. *She placed a gentle hand on his shoulder. and helps him into the Chair of the kitchen table. sitting beside him and moving his food closer to him.* Do you think you can feed yourself tonight? have you faith in yourself? you have been improving quite a bit since i've been here.. and for that i am Rather Joyful.

I..... dropped the fork when i got up from the table. I'm not sure where it is.

*She smiled warmly and stood* That's quite alright. I will wash it. And then we can try again. Do not fret. i'll guide your hand where it needs to be. You will get your Food. *She said. picking the fork up and going to wash it real quick before returning to her seat beside him. taking his hand in hers and placing the fork in his palm before folding it into a fist to make sure her has his grip and feel on it.* (edited)

Tha....thank you Nisha........

You are very welcome... *She said softly. Watching him carefully. Meanwhile also pouring them both a drink. just some herbal tea.*

*hand shaking, trembling from exhaustion and stress, manages to get some of it into his mouth as he tries his best to eat something*

*Smiling at him Proudly as he does. and begins to eat hers also*

*eventually gets frustrated with how hard this is and throws his fork at the table* I wasn't even hungry anyway...

*Unbothered by this. she gets up and goes to get the fork. wash it again. and sits back beside him* Perhaps i can help you.. May i? *She asked. waiting patiently for his response. still holding the fork*

*just sits there for a moment, and without saying a word, just nods his head, too ashamed at this point to even acknoledge the situation, just has to accept it, he is hungry... *

*Without another word. she Pokes his food with the fork and lifts it to his face. She's also begun doing this gesture to let him know to open his mouth rather than just telling him. though will do a combination sometimes. but it has also helped them build trust in eachother. by lightly Tapping his cheek with her pointer finger. which she's doing now*

*takes her hand and opens his mouth, and let's her guide him*

*Moves the spoon to enter his mouth and lets it rest on his tongue until he eats the food from it. a smile still on her face*

After Feeding him and Having dinner. She cleaned up the kitchen and Guided him to the bathroom to clean up. Running him a Warm bath and helping him in. Washing his harder to reach spaces before letting him do the rest himself.

After that they both went to bed for the night