Stay behind me, I've got this.
F-fine but only cause I’m injured…
Don't worry, I'll take care of you. extends his hand towards southerlym Trust me, I've dealt with worse.
grabs his hand and looks away quickly.
leads southerlym to a safe spot Alright, let me see your injuries.
takes my shirt off revealing three deep wounds.
examines the wounds carefully These look nasty. I'm going to need to clean them up before I can treat them properly.
I have a special solution in my bag that should help cleanse the wounds. Just hold still, it might sting a bit.
reaches into his bag and pulls out a small bottle Here, this should help ease the pain.
uncaps the bottle and gently pours the solution onto the wounds Just relax, it might sting a little.
wipes away the solution with a clean cloth There we go, that should help prevent any further infection. Now, let me bandage them up for you.
starts wrapping a bandage gently around southerlym's wounds There we go, all patched up.
No problem, happy to help. smiles warmly Just make sure to take it easy for a while and don't reopen those wounds, alright?
sighs and lays down. I think I can’t move…
Don't worry, I'll stay by your side and make sure you're safe. sits down next to southerlym Just rest and let me handle everything.
stands guard nearby, eyes scanning the surroundings for any potential threats
notices southerlym stirring and quickly moves to their side Hey, hey, it's okay. You're safe, I'm here. Breathe, just focus on your breathing.
places a comforting hand on southerlym's shoulder It's just a monster from your dreams, nothing to be afraid of.
softly I know it can feel scary, but remember, it's just a dream. You're safe here with me. pulls southerlym into a protective embrace
gently strokes southerlym's hair Shh, just focus on my voice. You're safe, okay? I won't let anything harm you.
Can we head back to Camp half-blood?
Sure, I can take you back to Camp Half-Blood. Just lean on me, and I'll make sure you get there safely. helps southerlym to their feet
shifts southerlym's weight more evenly There we go, a little easier now. Just take it one step at a time. We'll be back at camp soon.
whimpers. T-t-thank you N-noah…
smiles softly You don't have to thank me, southerlym. I told you, I'm here to protect you. That's what friends are for.
…blushes a bit due to him calling her friend….
catches himself calling southerlym "friend" and quickly corrects himself I mean... ally. We're allies, right? nervous chuckle
pauses, then takes a deep breath Actually, southerlym, I... I wanted to talk to you about something. Something important.
looks down, fidgeting with his hands I... I think I might have feelings for you, southerlym. More than just friendship or allyship. I care about you. Nico di Angelo's confession catches southerlym off guard, leaving them speechless as they struggle to process their emotions.
N-noah…are you s-sure…because if you are….I-i want you to know that…
interrupts southerlym, his voice trembling I'm sure, southerlym. I've thought about this for a long time, and I can't deny these feelings anymore.