After a while of battling the vines as gallantly as possible, inspired by the knight leading them, Fish is now definitely bloodied up. Not wanting to give up, they yell out a healing word to themselves and fortunately gain back a lot of strength from it, but it still doesn't change the fact that first of all, they're in pain.
Second of all, they were still in danger.
And third, there is no way they could keep casting spells for much longer. They were feeling the strain on their abilities.]
We need to get away from here, Gawain. I don't know about you, but I don't think I can hold out much longer!
[Things had taken a bad turn and Gawain feels like he only has himself to blame. He should have been more careful with his companion, more cautious. They seem to be far more mortal than Gawain.
Granted, he himself is getting roughed up as well, having expended a lot of mana fighting and after a moment, he nods at Fish.]
Alright, then pardon me!
[He grabs fish with one arm, Gawain's strength making it an easy feat, before swinging his sword in at the vines in front of them to clear a path and then begins to dash onwards.]
[Fish had been close to death before, in an epic fight within the castle they had been staying at for the past two days, but this was definitely the most hurt they had ever been. Yet, even so, they were still stubbornly thinking about making it through on their own.
So when Gawain pardons himself and picks them up, Fish yelps in surprise. This was really ungraceful! And it must be tricky with them being 6'4" tall. But at the same time, Fish was very light and they had to admit that Gawain was very muscular under all that armor. It was kind of hot?? Fish felt themselves blush hard at the thought as their gaze just went right to the knight's glutes as he fought off the vines before them.]
Well, this position is awkward, but the view is great!
[Fish just calls out, not much of a filter between their brain and their mouth. But hopefully they could get to safety soon. They aren't sure how beat up Gawain is, but better safe than sorry. So with their last bit of magic, they whisper a healing word ("work!") which does heal him at maximum for that lower level of magic. The knight should feel a nice surge of energy through him, making him feel much less beaten up than earlier.]
[He's confused and oblivious to exactly why Fish might be talking about a view, which is probably for the best, since otherwise he would be distracted. But he feels that surge of energy and healing and mutters a quickly thanks as he continues on fighting.
It's also the burst they need before suddenly they have left the danger and are now on a street that's been cleared up dangerous plants and probably sprayed down with enough weedkiller to deter even the toughest vine.]
[Fish is pretty grateful that Gawain is a strong fighter. Though they did get badly beaten up in the process, they were very sure they might have gotten wiped out if not for him being around.]
[Fish takes a breath, feeling very shaken. Though they did manage to heal themselves, they did also run out of energy to use magic. They could use some proper healing.]
It's all right. I should have expected it. I'm not that experienced an adventurer. I guess I got carried away, inspired by your bravery.
[Now that they were safe, Fish thought it would be best to have time to rest.]
Let's rest... I think this place is safe enough.
[Though Fish knows by now that moonlacing does get them extra funds and may heal some physical effects, they don't know if it does anything for recovery the same way a healing spell would.]
[Fish is a bit nervous, but despite getting hurt, Gawain has been doing a pretty excellent job so far. Just out of impulse, and feeling as if the knight had been pushing himself on their account, the merfolk steps forward and enfolds him into an embrace.]
Thank you for protecting me.
[After a moment, Fish feels... somehow better? Though healing magic did help, the touch seemed to be doing more palpable work.]
[Gawain flushed a bit at the embrace, though it did feel nice. More than nice, as he felt a boost in power not dissimilar to if a Master had just reinforced him.
He return the embrace after a moment, patting Fish's back.]
We are in this together and I could never call myself a knight if I let another endure such a battle alone.
[Don't think he didn't notice that, but Gawain's not going to get angry that his new fine finned friend got a little fresh, because he's in a very positive mood right now .
And no, he doesn't mind actually.]
Yes we are and I will do all I can to repay that faith you have in me and then some!
[This time is much faster, with Gawain only having to fight a few times before they are out, rushing past a check point, leaving some guards blinking, before Gawain starts.]
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> rolls for amount of damage Fish takes before a rest...
After a while of battling the vines as gallantly as possible, inspired by the knight leading them, Fish is now definitely bloodied up. Not wanting to give up, they yell out a healing word to themselves and fortunately gain back a lot of strength from it, but it still doesn't change the fact that first of all, they're in pain.
Second of all, they were still in danger.
And third, there is no way they could keep casting spells for much longer. They were feeling the strain on their abilities.]
We need to get away from here, Gawain. I don't know about you, but I don't think I can hold out much longer!
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He should have been more careful with his companion, more cautious. They seem to be far more mortal than Gawain.
Granted, he himself is getting roughed up as well, having expended a lot of mana fighting and after a moment, he nods at Fish.]
Alright, then pardon me!
[He grabs fish with one arm, Gawain's strength making it an easy feat, before swinging his sword in at the vines in front of them to clear a path and then begins to dash onwards.]
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So when Gawain pardons himself and picks them up, Fish yelps in surprise. This was really ungraceful! And it must be tricky with them being 6'4" tall. But at the same time, Fish was very light and they had to admit that Gawain was very muscular under all that armor. It was kind of hot?? Fish felt themselves blush hard at the thought as their gaze just went right to the knight's glutes as he fought off the vines before them.]
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But Gawain charged forward, focused on the task at hand, not entirely aware of just how he was being regarded. ]
Are you managing so far!
[He's moving fast, faster than any human can, but not so quickly that it will jostle his current package needlessly.]
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[Fish just calls out, not much of a filter between their brain and their mouth. But hopefully they could get to safety soon. They aren't sure how beat up Gawain is, but better safe than sorry. So with their last bit of magic, they whisper a healing word ("work!") which does heal him at maximum for that lower level of magic. The knight should feel a nice surge of energy through him, making him feel much less beaten up than earlier.]
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[He's confused and oblivious to exactly why Fish might be talking about a view, which is probably for the best, since otherwise he would be distracted. But he feels that surge of energy and healing and mutters a quickly thanks as he continues on fighting.
It's also the burst they need before suddenly they have left the danger and are now on a street that's been cleared up dangerous plants and probably sprayed down with enough weedkiller to deter even the toughest vine.]
Finally...
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Are we safe now? Are you going to put me down?
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[He smiled a bit sheepishly at Fish, setting them down as gingerly as possible.]
I must apologize, I shouldn't have allowed that much harm to come to you. It was careless of me.
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[Fish takes a breath, feeling very shaken. Though they did manage to heal themselves, they did also run out of energy to use magic. They could use some proper healing.]
It's all right. I should have expected it. I'm not that experienced an adventurer. I guess I got carried away, inspired by your bravery.
[They give Gawain a small, tired smile.]
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No, you did fine. And I cannot do anything as impressive as weave magic with songs. Not very good at all.
...are you going to be okay to carry on, or do you need to rest for a moment.
[Or maybe they could try that... moonlacing thing? But he wasn't sure if he should ask right now.]
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Let's rest... I think this place is safe enough.
[Though Fish knows by now that moonlacing does get them extra funds and may heal some physical effects, they don't know if it does anything for recovery the same way a healing spell would.]
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[Though his stance is more relaxed than usual, a sign of his own weariness.]
I think it's probably a good idea if we pull from the fight entirely once we are rested. It would be bad to have a repeat of this.
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[Honestly, they don't trust their sense of direction.]
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[If Gawain doesn't have to slash at anything, his mana should hold out.]
That is if you can handle it. I know it is very fast, even by non-human standards.
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[Fish is a bit nervous, but despite getting hurt, Gawain has been doing a pretty excellent job so far. Just out of impulse, and feeling as if the knight had been pushing himself on their account, the merfolk steps forward and enfolds him into an embrace.]
Thank you for protecting me.
[After a moment, Fish feels... somehow better? Though healing magic did help, the touch seemed to be doing more palpable work.]
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He return the embrace after a moment, patting Fish's back.]
We are in this together and I could never call myself a knight if I let another endure such a battle alone.
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Well, I trust you to get us out of this. Are we ready to go?
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And no, he doesn't mind actually.]
Yes we are and I will do all I can to repay that faith you have in me and then some!
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[Secretly, Fish does hope you the repayment does involve some frisky action, but they wouldn't mind if there isn't any once they're through this.]
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But still, it's time for another powerful rush through, with a passenger yet again!]
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Now, let us never do that again.
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[Fish sighs with relief, loosening their grip on the knight.]
Thank you again. I don't think I could have survived without you.
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[It's said as gallantly as could be, because Gawain is that overjoyed to have survived.]
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[And Fish leans in to press a kiss to the knight's cheek before they settle back on their feet.]
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