After Alex quieted down he listened to Eremis while finding his administrations soothing as well as calming. And he found it rather comforting to have Eremis sitting on the bed beside him. He did his best to help Eremis when he lifted his head and helped him drink the healing potion. He managed to get all of it in his mouth and swallow it without any of it sliding down his chin. When Eremis didn’t help him drink the pain potion Alex figured he’d already given him something for the pain and now that he considered it he realized he must have or he’d be in a great deal more pain. So he didn’t say anything when Eremis set the vial containing the green liquid aside. He was very glad to hear that Soran was doing better than he was.
Alex felt the healing potion take affect and relaxed knowing it would speed up the healing process and enhance whatever else Eremis had given him to help heal his injuries.
“My kidney...was damaged? Oh that’s not...not good. I...can see why...you were worried...you might...loose me. I’m glad...you didn’t. You must have...done an excellent job. Thank you.”
With that bit of information Alex realized even with taking the healing potion on a regular basis it would take roughly three to possibly five days for his injuries to heal completely. Time he didn’t think his companions would be willing to wait before continuing on with their quest. And he wouldn’t want them to wait on him to recover either.
Alex nodded to Eremis’ last comments about feeding him something later and being nearby should he need him. Suddenly feeling the need for physical contact and the comfort and reassurance it would provide he pulled one arm out from beneath the blanket and grasped Eremis’ hand. Then his eyes closed and he drifted off to sleep to the background noise of murmuring voices from the other room.
He had no idea how long he’d slept when something woke him. It took him a few moments to realize someone was knocking on his mental shield and that the knocking was being done by a longtime friend whom he loved dearly. He let down his shield and a wave of pleasure coursed though him when he felt his friend’s mental presence. Quinn!
He felt but could also picture Quinn’s smile. So...I take it you’re glad to hear from me? Before Alex could respond Quinn continued and he picked up on his friend’s consternation and sudden worry. You’ve been injured! And badly too! What happened?
Alex glanced around the room noting that Eremis had left the bed and was standing in the doorway. He listened to what Eremis said noting he’d be busy for a few minutes helping Cas bring in a couch. He turned his attention back to Quinn.
I’m going to make this as brief as I can, Quinn. But first off, I may have need of your help. There were a few moments of quiet then he heard Quinn’s mental voice again.
I was just about to teleport home. What do you need my help with?
Alex considered things for a moment then responded. I’m not at home, Quinn. I’m in Annib. I met...a group of people...who are travelling to Dara...and decided to accompany them. However, I got in a fight...earlier this evening...and was injured rather badly...as you’ve noted. I believe my injuries...are bad enough that it wouldn’t...be wise to continue on to Dara. And I won’t...be strong enough...to do any normal travelling...or teleport or cast...any major spells...for at least a week. Do you have...anything specific planned? If not would you...be willing to come...to Annib and...stay with me...until I can travel...and then travel home with me...or teleport me, Shadow and yourself home...when I’ve recovered enough...for you to do that? The healer...who’s taking care of me...doesn’t want me to be moved just yet. At the moment...e’re in an old, run down, building which...I believe is in...a bad part of Annib. Personally, I’d...much rather...be in a soft clean bed...in a nice cozy inn...in a safer area Annib.
Alex waited giving Quinn time to consider.
I’ll come to Annib. You can give me a more detailed account after I get there.
Alex felt gratitude and relief. Thank you, Quinn. How soon may I expect you to arrive?
There was a brief pause then Quinn stated. About five to ten minutes.
And with that, Alex turned his attention to Eremis and Cas. “Eremis... I’ve a friend...coming to see me. He should...be here within...the next five...to ten minutes. His name is...Quinn Delavan. He’s a..full blooded elf...taller than me...average build...long golden brown hair...bright blue eyes...women think him...very handsome...could be dressed...in subdued or...colorful clothing... Will be teleporting...umm...May I...have something...to eat...please...and more...pain medicine...”
