forum At War // OxO // Closed

Started November 11, 2019 by @ElderGod-Icefire

tune

Nik nodded a little, still crying. "Thank you…" he whispered, swallowing and finding himself unable to stop the tears now. Unable to stop the tears that kept flowing down his face.

"Always.." replied Eclipse softly, holding him tightly as he cried. "Just let it out love… let it out…"

Nik sniffled, still crying softly. Errol poked his head in the tent, and frowned a little bit. He cleared his throat quietly. "I came to check on him." he said softly, gesturing to Nik.

Eclipse looked over at him, and nodded, "Can you let Errol check you over love?" he asked softly, managing to shift them into a sitting position, moving carefully.

Nik clung to him still, and nodded a little. He flinched slightly at the movement. Errol came over, gently putting his hand on Nik's shoulder.

Eclipse kept a close eye on Nik, ignoring Errol for the most part as Nik clungto him.

Errol sighed softly, and examined Nik's left leg gently. He healed it some more. Nik flinched again, a muffled sob leaving his throat as he grabbed at Eclipse.

Eclipse's grip on the other, tightened, "It's okay love, he's just trying to help" he murmured repeatedly.`

Errol finished. "His leg is going to need careful attention. I…I'm worried about internal bleeding, but…" he sighed softly, looking at Nik with soft, worried eyes.

"But what?" asked Eclipse softly, holding Nik closer, watching Errol quietly.

"I don't think it's bad, if there is any, and Nik doesn't need anyone else putting their hands all over him." Errol replied softly.
Nik was crying still, clinging to Eclipse desperately.

Eclipse nodded, "Yeah" he said, distracted by trying to get Nik to calm down.

Errol bit his lip. "Later…come talk to me so I can tell you what happened." He said quietly.
Nik was shaking, hands fisted into Eclipse's shirt.

Eclipse nodded, "Sure" his tone was slightly sarcastic as he tried to comfort Nik, giving Errol a look that said, You seriously expect me to leave him like this?

"Look, either you come to me later, or I have to tell you in front of him, which would not be good for his mental health." Errol said, catching the tone and look.
Nik took a shaky breath, the breath catching in his lungs.

"I will later, after he calms down." said Eclipse softly, "And not before." he sighed, "I don't mean to be unreasonable, but I'm not leaving him alone when he's like this."

"I wasn't asking you to. I can send Aron in. Or wait until he's asleep. I didn't mean right now." Errol replied.
Nik was shaking still, but the tears, at least, had stopped for now.

"I know…" eclipse sighed, rubbing the other's back, "We'll talk later.." he said softly, not wanting to upset the other further.

Errol nodded. "Alright." He left.
Nikolas was shaking still, leaning against Eclipse. "I'm s-sorry…" He whispered.

(Sorry, food)
Eclipse's attention flicked to Nik as he spoke, "What in the world are you sorry for love?" he asked softly.

(it's fine!)

"I'm not…I…" He shook his head a little, and buried his face in Eclipse's chest. "I don't know…"

Eclipse sighed, "It's alright love.." he said softly, "I got you.."

Nik shuddered. "I'm sorry." He mumbled again, biting his lip and holding onto Eclipse desperately. He didn't know what to do. Didn't know what to say or anything.

"Don't be.." said Eclipse softly, "None of this is your fault. None of it." he sighed, holding him close again. If anything it's mine, if i hadn't killed my father in the fray, then I wouldn't have had to leave, I could've stayed and searched for you personally….

"Yes it is. If I hadn't a-attacked Seren, then…" Nik was shaking again. "Then none of this would have happened, a-and…and my dad w-wouldn't be dead, and…"