[He wants no titles standing between him and Joshua. The other man has earned the right to familiarity.
He notes how Joshua seems drained by the magic. It would seem not even the Phoenix's healing fires could ease the burden of an Eikon's power on the Dominant's flesh.]
The Phoenix's fires are truly a blessing, but I know well the cost our gifts exact.
[He is grateful for the relief, but he'd not want Joshua harmed for his sake.
But what has been done cannot be undone. All he can do is try to make sure Joshua doesn't tax himself further. Reaching over, he tugs one of the oars out of Joshua's grip.]
Together. Between the two of us, we have perhaps the strength of one able-bodied boatman.
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Date: 2023-11-16 03:41 am (UTC)[He wants no titles standing between him and Joshua. The other man has earned the right to familiarity.
He notes how Joshua seems drained by the magic. It would seem not even the Phoenix's healing fires could ease the burden of an Eikon's power on the Dominant's flesh.]
The Phoenix's fires are truly a blessing, but I know well the cost our gifts exact.
[He is grateful for the relief, but he'd not want Joshua harmed for his sake.
But what has been done cannot be undone. All he can do is try to make sure Joshua doesn't tax himself further. Reaching over, he tugs one of the oars out of Joshua's grip.]
Together. Between the two of us, we have perhaps the strength of one able-bodied boatman.