[ His hands raise to hers but just hovers there for now as he takes a careful look at them. It's not an injury, like she said, so it's not likely he'll be healing anything. But maybe his power was about bringing things back to their natural state? If that's the case, then he can do this.
Probably. ]
Is it okay if I touch them? I'll have to for my powers... How did this happen? Specifically, I mean.
[ His guess is Clotho. If that's right, then... he doesn't know what to do. ]
[she nods slightly.] Mind the claws. They're sharp as steel.
[after a hesitation.]
I think...it's been a long time coming. I'd seen the scales before. They linger sometimes. My knuckles, my elbows and knees... But never this bad. Not like this. Not since I cast so much fire all at once... [her eyes wince.] I had to! There was a horrible beast! I had to keep burning and burning, and when I was through with it...! They curled like this...and stayed that way.
[ Even as he asked, Finn gently held her hands and started trying to use his power. It... didn't feel like it was working, but he wasn't giving up yet. ] It happened before, right? How did it fix itself? Just... time?
[quietly, nervously:] I...think so. I mean. It's never been this bad or...or...I mean...! [she huffs, fighting the urge to fidget. at least Finn's healing hoodoo is keeping her anxiety-driven nausea at bay!] I mean I've never manifested proper claws or anything before! Just. Scales. So.
If it doesn't go away, I'm effectively doomed, so I can only pray that...y'know...
You're not doomed. If it's gone away before, it will again.
[ And he actually believed it, too. But as far as healing went?
Finn scowled down at his hands, more disappointed than annoyed. ] Which is good, because... I don't think is working. [ But he holds on, still trying even as he looks up at her. ] I'm sorry. We'll try something else.
[she never believed it would! that wasn't the point, even...if it was supposed to be the point.
she sighs.]
Forget it. It's not your problem. You tried, and that's commendable in of itself. I'd offer a pat on the shoulder as consolation, but... [she wiggles a couple of those elongated fingers. sharp pointies. no patting.]
[ Ahh. Finn frowns and shrugs. ] You're my friend. You're upset. That makes it my problem.
I'm not sure what I can do to help make it go away- I'm not familiar with anyone's powers that can do something like that. But if I can help at all, I'm here for you. Whatever you need.
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Not. Not really? Unless utter humiliation hurts in the way you mean...
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Sorry. I'm sorry. Let me try to fix it. If I can't, we'll figure something out together, okay?
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because even if he can't? she needs the comfort, whether she can admit it or not. and Finn's one of the best there is at that.
she relents, holding her hands -- er, claws -- out for him to inspect.]
...I told you. I have theories. I don't know if anything can be done about it but, maybe, like...waiting. I don't know.
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Probably. ]
Is it okay if I touch them? I'll have to for my powers... How did this happen? Specifically, I mean.
[ His guess is Clotho. If that's right, then... he doesn't know what to do. ]
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[after a hesitation.]
I think...it's been a long time coming. I'd seen the scales before. They linger sometimes. My knuckles, my elbows and knees... But never this bad. Not like this. Not since I cast so much fire all at once... [her eyes wince.] I had to! There was a horrible beast! I had to keep burning and burning, and when I was through with it...! They curled like this...and stayed that way.
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[ Even as he asked, Finn gently held her hands and started trying to use his power. It... didn't feel like it was working, but he wasn't giving up yet. ] It happened before, right? How did it fix itself? Just... time?
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If it doesn't go away, I'm effectively doomed, so I can only pray that...y'know...
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[ And he actually believed it, too. But as far as healing went?
Finn scowled down at his hands, more disappointed than annoyed. ] Which is good, because... I don't think is working. [ But he holds on, still trying even as he looks up at her. ] I'm sorry. We'll try something else.
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[she never believed it would! that wasn't the point, even...if it was supposed to be the point.
she sighs.]
Forget it. It's not your problem. You tried, and that's commendable in of itself. I'd offer a pat on the shoulder as consolation, but... [she wiggles a couple of those elongated fingers. sharp pointies. no patting.]
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I'm not sure what I can do to help make it go away- I'm not familiar with anyone's powers that can do something like that. But if I can help at all, I'm here for you. Whatever you need.
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Ooh. [she tsks, turning her head away with a huff.] Gods, Finn. I don't deserve someone as good as you around...!
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Gods, just listen to you! You're so nice! Like, all the time! Even when you're, like...covered in monster-goop or...or almost set on fire...!
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Look, that doesn't matter. The point is, you deserve people being nice to you.
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[SNIFF!! her head droops, bumping her forehead against his shoulder.]
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Hey, c'mon. Everything's going to be okay. We'll work it out together.
[ Somehow. ]