[Open] Time for a Check-Up

[chatwithdeath]

🧙 WHO: Naomi Kimishima and you!
⚔️️ WHAT: Catch-all for August
🕒 WHEN: August (until events and stuff)
🗺️ WHERE: Camelot Castle and clinic mainly
⚠️ WARNINGS: The clinic portion is open to injuries so could have blood or other such.

I. Open House

"So, this is the castle..."

She wasn't sure how to feel with it being so open after an attempt on the King's life. Sure, they were sequestered into another area, but he wasn't that fair. And the tenacity a number in their group showed, that wouldn't matter even if guards were stationed. But... hopefully...

For now, she continued to explore was they were permitted to, passing up the food for the most part, but she may pause for a sip if they were serving wine or the like and observe others in attendance from the side.

Following that pause, she passed the public baths and decided to take her time in the library, examining the numerous spines of the books they could access, and generally keeping to herself there. She might consider a brief glance through one, but after she did so, she would be found in the gardens, admiring the blooms and just needing a breather. The reality of the situation had already sunk in, but it might be time to return to more familiar surroundings.

II. Healing Circle After Party

Meditation was something she could go for - get her mind cleared to organize and anticipate what might have to be done next... aside from the murders going on in Camelot. Despite her Death Magic, it wasn't as though she was being bothered by spirits to investigate - and the knights weren't looking for her assistance either.

So, she could breathe and gather herbs without fuss, and then...

... find a partner. Wonderful. She sighed.

If that's what needed to be done to proceed.

Glancing around, she spotted someone eventually and approached. "Do you have a partner?"

III. Doctor Is In

Helping out during the outbreak had gotten a foot in the door; enough that a little paperwork was the only real inconvenience of applying to work at the clinic. A space to work, access to tools, and if she needed to perform surgery (not that she should have to given magic, but who could say when an injury would come in too exhaustive to treat), the option was there.

Well, she was ready.

"Send in the next patient..."

[IV. Wildcard]

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[chatwithdeath]

[Good to know. Also, he should keep in mind, he was within his right if he didn't think things were still going well to seek help elsewhere or find alternative solutions. Consider some self-help books or audio files if trying to settle down and read seemed like it would not be productive to his time. Te air had settled.]

[One meditation session wouldn't clear everything, but it would be another healthy way to focus. Opening her eyes, she set her burnt herb down and watched it scatter into ashes.]

[Raising an eyebrow Keith's way, she looked around at the ground. Turning her attention back to him, she nodded her head away and rose - a gesture to follow where they could talk if he wanted.]

[tempredmental]

[Right... It seemed weird to just get up and leave like that, but it wasn't like they were allowed to verbalize anything at the moment, so saying 'bye' to any other circle participants probably would be weird, too. Then again, Keith had never been great with the niceties for social gatherings. He just always felt weird.

He got up and followed her out of the circle, visibly moving easier than earlier as the spell had worked on those lingering aches.

Once they were far enough, he rubbed the back of his neck in a somewhat sheepish gesture.]

I don't know what I expected, but it wasn't that.

[chatwithdeath]

Well, part of it I assumed, but that other part...

[Most of the time, meditation was to one's self, not exactly shared. Crossing her arms, she didn't have any personal issues during to share, but Keith... Glancing over at him, she decided to mainly look back at the other participants before speaking.]

... How are you feeling now?

[Yeah, she's not going to ask too much about it.]

[tempredmental]

[Keith sighed.]

I mean, I guess it worked. I do feel... better.

[He honestly wasn't sure what to say. At this point, he figured it was safe to assume she picked up on everything that had been going through his head, but he wasn't sure just how much detail she'd caught. He also looked back towards the circle, avoiding looking directly at her as well.]

Calmer. That was part of the point, right? Meditation is to help you focus and calm down.

[It was something he'd tried before. He wasn't really great at it, and it wasn't something he did a lot, but he had learned other ways to channel his focus when it came to Voltron when strict meditation hadn't really worked.]

[chatwithdeath]

Good.

[She's satisfied enough with the answer, and it seemed like things on his mind were likely normal topics of issues that he'd rather not openly discuss. And honestly, that's fine with her since she doesn't want to talk about her own blackmail issues.]

That's right. If I must say, not having to talk... I think I prefer that method.

[Sometimes, talking just made it complicated. Either too much at once, or perhaps incorrectly wording the situation. Also, just not walking to talk about anything at all.]

[tempredmental]

[Keith nodded.]

I'm not a fan of talking, either, to be honest. [He took a breath.] I'm not sure how much you saw or felt anyway, but I know I've got a lot of baggage. It's mostly just the recent animal mage hunting stuff that's been getting to me over the past several weeks, though. But that's probably on everyone's minds. This circle thing will hopefully help more than just me with that.

I think it helped with the last of my injuries, too. [That last part seemed to surprise him a little.]

[chatwithdeath]

It's fine, but yes, remember it's not an ordeal you're handling alone. It seems a number of us prefer to work alone on our own matters, but time proves again and again, things that can't be handled alone require a group. Try to approach others even if those you might know are few.

[Same for the instance of this circle. If he intended on doing it again, he would need another with him.]

Is that right? Perhaps I should ask if this practice can be used at the hospital.

[tempredmental]

[Keith nodded.]

Yeah... that's uh... a thing. [He managed a weak chuckle.] I have to keep reminding myself that I don't have to keep doing things on my own. It's not as bad here as it could be. I do have some of my team here, people I can trust automatically. I just... well, I spent a lot of time dealing with stuff on my own as a kid, so learning how to work with others and rely on them took a while, and is still something I have trouble with at times.

[He sighed, but at her question about the circle, he nodded again.]

Yeah, I mean. I feel pretty good right now, actually. Better than when I went in... in that regard in addition to the whole... [He gestured in circles around the sides of his head with both hands.] ...mental thing.

[chatwithdeath]

Ah, yes... I picked up on that. [Whether her wanted her to or not. Thanks meditation circle.] Take your time... there's still plenty of reasons to be wary of trusting people even at my age.

[Hell, age probably makes it worse.]

[In regards to his agreement, she nodded back.]

Well, what the mind perceives and how it can trick the body can be incredible. So, if you start feeling worse again tomorrow, don't hesitate to stop by.

[tempredmental]

[Well, age did bring experience, and Keith had been more trusting before his foster care experience. But he did nod.]

Especially right now, but yeah. The understanding helps.

[He was also familiar with the mind influencing how the body felt, too. He'd pushed himself through many a fight just by willing himself to keep going, after all.]

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks.

[chatwithdeath]

[She nodded back to him.]

[Pausing for a moment to take out her phone and, looking at the time, she hummed.]

Well, I'm heading back to the hospital for now. I'll see you around.

[tempredmental]

Yeah. [He nodded a bit.] Hopefully, things won't be too busy for you guys. I know people are working on getting the attacks on the animal mages to stop.

Thanks again, though.

[He was thankful she hadn't made a big deal about anything she might have picked up on his thoughts and feelings there, too. He quietly headed off as they parted ways.]