[ Joshua nods to that, glad that Dion is at least willing to take the tea. He slips his glove back on, then picks up both mugs, carrying one to Dion so that he can take it. ]
You'll want it to steep a couple minutes more, unless you'd like it weaker.
[ And then, he's left with his own mug, and the tin of salve. The latter of which gets slid back into his pack, of course, and then he returns to cupping the mug in his hands. ]
It's all right. I will take no offense. Please, rest. I will see you tomorrow for another application of salve.
[Dion's fingers fold around the mug, holding it tight. It does burn at his skin, but he's handled worse. He's used the heat of a flare between the tips of his fingers, after all. If anything, it's a pleasant reminder of something he does not have any longer.]
Right. Tomorrow.
[He is less and less sure that he will be making their appointment after all that has happened, but like hell will he say that straight to Joshua.]
Go well, Phoenix.
[He gives him one last nod before turning his attention away fully.]
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Date: 2025-03-05 04:09 am (UTC)You'll want it to steep a couple minutes more, unless you'd like it weaker.
[ And then, he's left with his own mug, and the tin of salve. The latter of which gets slid back into his pack, of course, and then he returns to cupping the mug in his hands. ]
It's all right. I will take no offense. Please, rest. I will see you tomorrow for another application of salve.
[ And, with that, he turns to move to the door. ]
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Date: 2025-03-05 04:26 am (UTC)Right. Tomorrow.
[He is less and less sure that he will be making their appointment after all that has happened, but like hell will he say that straight to Joshua.]
Go well, Phoenix.
[He gives him one last nod before turning his attention away fully.]