pcs with psyche

[diabolizes]

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[chrysaline]

[ Ah... she can't say no to affection ever, even if she wipes the sweat from her face a little self-consciously. She's used to being sick, at least. She leans a tiny bit against him before she surrenders the knife on the cutting board. ]

Thank you. It'd be a help. Let's see... probably better not to use any spices for Fou, right?

[diabolizes]

Nope. Rabbits like bland stuff.

[ What a real shame...

But he takes over, chopping the vegetables up methodically and evenly. ]

[chrysaline]

That keeps it simple, at least. I don't really have Zelkov's talent.

[ But she's spent enough time in the kitchen that she knows where things are now, and she can get a pan while Wei Wuxian cuts things. ]

[diabolizes]

Neither do I.

[ Only Beel liked his cooking... what a shame. ]

How are you feeling? You should probably be in bed, but I have a feeling you'll refuse that idea.

[chrysaline]

[ She wrinkles her nose a little at him for that. ]

I'm fine, just a little under the weather. It's nothing like what you went through. Did you want to check?

[ He can feel her pulse, if it would make him feel better. ]

[diabolizes]

[ He does, actually.

Wei Wuxian puts down the knife so he can reach out and take her pulse, pressing his fingers against her wrist. ]

[chrysaline]

[ She lets him feel it without fuss, smiling just a little sheepishly. It's definitely racing still -- but probably already beginning to subside a little. Unpleasant, but not dangerous. ]

See? If I'm on my feet, it's not that bad.

[diabolizes]

[ He sighs. ]

Hm... probably something to do with working it through your body. [ Wei Wuxian tilts his head, taking in her appearance. ] I'm glad you're faring better than I did.

[chrysaline]

[ She nods, and leans a little to rest her forehead on his shoulder. She shouldn't get sweat on him, but... just for a minute. ]

He... probably really meant it, about thinking that I wouldn't be in any danger. I wish the other doses had been more like mine.

[diabolizes]

[ He doesn't mind the sweat at all, even reaching a hand up to rest on the back of her head. ]

As do I. But... we can be thankful yours is the way that it is.

[ Wei Wuxian doesn't even want to give thought to what might have happened if she died. ]

I had hoped Medea would never need to step in like that here, but that seems to have been unavoidable.

[chrysaline]

[ Psyche isn't particularly thankful. She should be. But she draws in a deep breath and then lets it out again. She doesn't know if she wants to touch that emotional tangle just now. ]

I didn't mean to summon her. I don't know if that was my blessing, or just my powers being out of my control. I really... keep troubling her over this.

[diabolizes]

It could have been either.

[ He strokes her hair. ]

Don't worry so much about it. What's done is done, and I think she'd rather you be alive than anything else.

[chrysaline]

[ She leans into his touch like a cat and closes her eyes. Just a moment longer, and then she'll be fine. ]

She told me... if I was ever in need, if I fell into someone's trap, if I was lost... that she'd save me. If something worse happened because I didn't ask her, she'd be annoyed. I'm not worried.

[diabolizes]

And she saved you.

[ Well… probably. He doesn’t think Billy would have done anything else, but Medea still showed up. ]

She caused a bit of trouble, by the way.

[chrysaline]

[ That finally seems to shake her out of her spiraling. She lifts her head to give him a curious smile. ]

Did she? He didn't look very hurt. I thought maybe, because it was only for a few minutes, nothing much had happened..

[diabolizes]

Mostly confusion.

[ Thankfully. ]

She kissed Waltaquin.

[ Not like he’s mad though. Medea is her own person. ]

1/2

[chrysaline]

[ Wait, she's sorry-- ]

What?! They've only met once... no, wait, probably twice, but...

[chrysaline]

Should I... feel sorry for Helio? Well, he did kiss me when I was her. Maybe he really doesn't mind... what was she thinking?

[ Sorry, she's mumbling. This short-circuited her for a bit. ]

[diabolizes]

Who?

[ Sorry, that’s all he cares about. What’s the drama. ]

[chrysaline]

[ Trauma time is over! Gossip time is now. ]

Oh... Helio, Marquess Niccolo. He's been close with Medea since long before I met them. I think they must be lovers. He knew it was me the moment he first saw me in Medea's body.

[diabolizes]

[ He tilts his head. ]

That makes sense. Someone that cares for you will recognize changes like that.

[chrysaline]

Doesn't it? He was always after me for so many things. "Medea wouldn't wear her hair like this." "This isn't the color ribbon she'd use." "Your posture isn't right. That isn't how she'd speak."

[ She gives a little laugh. ]

Actually... no one ever realized she wasn't me. Not Eros, and not my parents. I guess it wasn't very surprising. But I really admire how deeply Helio loves her. I thought I'd watched Medea closely enough to know her so well, but there's really no comparison.

[diabolizes]

There isn’t.

[ He smiles a little. ]

I like to think that people who love you notice the things you don’t even realize.

[ Wei Wuxian himself isn’t great at noticing things but… he knows he’s gotten leagues better at it. ]

[chrysaline]

I'd like to think so, too. That's what it feels like to me, to love someone.

[ Case in point. She reaches for his hand and squeezes it gently. ]

I guess there are some things you can't know without being told. That's just... what it means to be separate people. But I think seeing the way Helio treated me as Medea was the first time I really understood what love was. That he couldn't bear hurting me no matter how angry he was, because it was Medea's body. Even though he knew it was me. That he knew her, in a way no one else did.

[diabolizes]

[ He smiles, squeezing her hand back. ]

Seeing that care… it can change you. [ A thoughtful look passes over his face. ] Acceptance too. I don’t think there can be love without it. Approving of the actions of your loved one isn’t necessary, but trying to understand and accept it… I think your ability to do that for me made me realize how good it feels to have someone like that.