« Prev 1 2 3 Next » Reply Share Thread Facebook Twitter Tumblr LinkedIn MySpace Email Go to Previous Thread Next Thread Please make a selection first Author Topic: The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) (Read 590 times) Eric Phillips Hero Intelligence A man of many hats [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Posts: 5,490 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 20:42:34 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top He couldn't tell you how long he'd been out, but when he finally started to wake he still felt distant and glazed over.  Like the world had been dipped in oil.  His head rolled lazily to the side looking up at the IV bag and the machines that were attached to him.  Dimly he tried to work through the fog to put together what had happened.  Back to Top   Eric Aaron Silverman Legend Defense ... [send pm] Joined: November 2014 Posts: 3,701 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 20:45:10 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top It had been a while after his last visit. Enough time to grab a shower, take a nap, start to text Sarah an apology for acting like a goddamn psycho but then stop without sending it. What had been wrong with him, earlier? What was going through his head? Even before Angel... acted like Angel. Well, anyway. He'd meant to keep tabs on Eric and that's exactly what he would do. When Eric started looking around, he would see Aaron sitting at his bedside with a glass of water, which he lifts in a little bit of a toast. "Good to see you're up. Thirsty?" Back to Top   Some things are worth fighting for, some feelings never die... Eric Phillips Hero Intelligence A man of many hats [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Posts: 5,490 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 20:47:39 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Eric just tilts his head at Aaron and starts to giggle. "Why do you have water?" The words were thick on his tongue. Back to Top   Eric Aaron Silverman Legend Defense ... [send pm] Joined: November 2014 Posts: 3,701 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 20:48:52 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "Brought it. Figured you might need some when you were back in the land of the living. Just thought I'd do something nice for you." After all, Eric had saved his life. And they were friends, anyhow. Back to Top   Some things are worth fighting for, some feelings never die... Eric Phillips Hero Intelligence A man of many hats [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Posts: 5,490 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 20:50:35 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "Did I die?" He asked with wide eyes, his face still frozen in a dumb goofy grin. Back to Top   Eric Aaron Silverman Legend Defense ... [send pm] Joined: November 2014 Posts: 3,701 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 20:56:11 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "Real talk? I thought you might, even after I got you out of there." There was no hint of a smile on Aaron's face, but he offered Eric the glass! "Good to see you're okay though. Everyone's pulling through." Back to Top   Some things are worth fighting for, some feelings never die... Eric Phillips Hero Intelligence A man of many hats [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Posts: 5,490 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 20:58:18 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top He'd fumble to try and take the glass from Aaron, but his fingers didn't grip it quite right and the glass would drop to the ground! "That's good!" He'd look down at the glass a beat and a half to long to be called reacting to it dropping. "Shoot..." Back to Top   Eric Aaron Silverman Legend Defense ... [send pm] Joined: November 2014 Posts: 3,701 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 20:59:44 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Aaron's shadows would move into action, gently catching the glass before it hit the ground! If he succeeded, he would hoist it back up with shadowy hands, laughing it off. "Don't worry about it. Here, let's try that again." This time he'd help Eric hold the glass! Back to Top   Some things are worth fighting for, some feelings never die... Murdoch Ó Caiside Mentor Intelligence Kouhai in the streets, Senpai in the sheets [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Posts: 1,778 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 21:00:51 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Murdoch enters after Aaron (again), ready to speak, but taken aback at the sight. "Aaron, didn't I just..." He shakes his head, glancing toward Eric. "You look like shit, Captain." Back to Top   Craft Spells // Breaking the Angle Against the Tide Eric Phillips Hero Intelligence A man of many hats [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Posts: 5,490 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 21:01:10 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Eric would just start to giggle uncontrollably again. Back to Top   Eric Aaron Silverman Legend Defense ... [send pm] Joined: November 2014 Posts: 3,701 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 21:03:23 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "Definitely seen better days." If he managed to save the glass, he'll let Eric drink his fill. Then, the smile would fade as fast as it appeared. And not because of all the shit running through his head before. Running into Murdoch twice in almost as many infirmary visits was almost enough of a surprise to break him out of it, but still! "Though, hey, Eric. Gotta be serious for a second. I'm sorry, for back there." « Last Edit: Jan 8, 2016 21:04:23 GMT -6 by Aaron Silverman » Back to Top   Some things are worth fighting for, some feelings never die... Murdoch Ó Caiside Mentor Intelligence Kouhai in the streets, Senpai in the sheets [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Posts: 1,778 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 21:07:19 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Murdoch nods. "I heard it was pretty bonkers." Back to Top   Craft Spells // Breaking the Angle Against the Tide Eric Phillips Hero Intelligence A man of many hats [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Posts: 5,490 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 21:10:07 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "I feel greaaaat!" He'd spread his arms like wings before wincing in pain. Surprise crossed his features as he looked toward his injury with furrowed brows. He'd forgotten he was hurt. Back to Top   Eric Aaron Silverman Legend Defense ... [send pm] Joined: November 2014 Posts: 3,701 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 21:12:10 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "Try not to do that; you're still healing up." Though without any real expertise in medicine, Aaron is limited to indicating that Eric should lay back and relax. He didn't seem to have heard what Aaron said, but then, maybe now wasn't the time. There was Murdoch's comment, though... Hadn't he summed it up for him? "Yeah, things got hectic in there. And there's me, the only one without the decency to get hurt." His laugh sounded bitter. Back to Top   Some things are worth fighting for, some feelings never die... Murdoch Ó Caiside Mentor Intelligence Kouhai in the streets, Senpai in the sheets [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Posts: 1,778 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 21:13:05 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top He snickers, looking away slightly, as to try and not be rude. "They really got you doped up, boss man." He did, that's how Murdoch heard it was pretty bonkers Back to Top   Craft Spells // Breaking the Angle Against the Tide Eric Phillips Hero Intelligence A man of many hats [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Posts: 5,490 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 21:15:20 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "You didn't get hurt!?" He'd smile even wider. "That's good!!" His head shot back to face Mud's. "They did!!! Do... They should bottle this stuff. I feel great!" Back to Top   Eric Aaron Silverman Legend Defense ... [send pm] Joined: November 2014 Posts: 3,701 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 21:18:28 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "Yeah, good..." To be fair to Aaron, it had been a long day. A lot of the last time he was up here? Kind of hazy. "They do bottle morphine. They just don't pass it out like candy." Just to distract himself. Back to Top   Some things are worth fighting for, some feelings never die... Murdoch Ó Caiside Mentor Intelligence Kouhai in the streets, Senpai in the sheets [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Posts: 1,778 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 21:23:32 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "Yeah people usually abuse the hell out of it. It's a bit of an issue in some places." Back to Top   Craft Spells // Breaking the Angle Against the Tide Eric Phillips Hero Intelligence A man of many hats [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Posts: 5,490 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 21:25:33 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "Awwww. I want some candy." He looked down before realization crossed his face. "Oh shit! I can get candy!" He'd move his hand to try and rip open a portal, but nothing happened. Confusion clouded his face again as he started to shake his hand like a broken remote. Back to Top   Eric Aaron Silverman Legend Defense ... [send pm] Joined: November 2014 Posts: 3,701 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 21:27:58 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "Hey, take it easy. No powers." Nice, but firm. "You're probably all used up from that fight, especially with the number that stinger did on you." What the hell had been in that thing? "You want candy, one of us can run to the cafeteria and grab you some." Back to Top   Some things are worth fighting for, some feelings never die... Murdoch Ó Caiside Mentor Intelligence Kouhai in the streets, Senpai in the sheets [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Posts: 1,778 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 21:59:18 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "Ugh, stinger." Murdoch shudders. Back to Top   Craft Spells // Breaking the Angle Against the Tide Eric Phillips Hero Intelligence A man of many hats [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Posts: 5,490 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 22:02:22 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "Oh shit!" His hands move to his kidney, feeling for the stinger, which had obviously been removed. He'd let out a sigh of relief. "I'm thirsty... Is there anything to drink?" He was spacing the water that Aaron might still be holding. Back to Top   Eric Aaron Silverman Legend Defense ... [send pm] Joined: November 2014 Posts: 3,701 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 22:09:34 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Aaron was indeed still holding it! He would offer it to Eric and use his shadows to make sure the injured agent didn't drop it this time. Maybe he shouldn't have mentioned the stinger... Back to Top   Some things are worth fighting for, some feelings never die... Murdoch Ó Caiside Mentor Intelligence Kouhai in the streets, Senpai in the sheets [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Posts: 1,778 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 22:28:50 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "So besides being incredibly high, are you two alright?" Back to Top   Craft Spells // Breaking the Angle Against the Tide Eric Phillips Hero Intelligence A man of many hats [send pm] Joined: October 2015 Posts: 5,490 The Sting of Failure (Eric infirm) « Jan 8, 2016 22:30:45 GMT -6 » Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top "Yeah. I feel greaaat." He'd say for like the fifth time before remembering there was a glass of water in front of him! He'd try to slowly take it. Nearly dropping it again! Back to Top   Eric Reply Share Thread Facebook Twitter Tumblr LinkedIn MySpace Email Go to Previous Thread Next Thread Please make a selection first