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I don't think there will be that many.

[Harumasa sometimes forgets that people are drawn to him and do legitimately care about him.

He nods at that.]

If I had to guess, they're probably gonna let me walk out of here with a stronger prescription and an appointment with my doctor either today or as soon as possible. Just gotta take it one step at a time, and let the doctors do their job. Which is a lot easier said than done.

[The young man pauses for a moment as he thinks. Then, he nods to himself.]

You wanna know what these machines are monitoring? I can give you an explanation and what to look out for if that helps you.

Well, you're loved and appreciated here. People are gonna come because they're worried about you. I think the modern day slang is "deal with it?"

[ Get loved, idiot! ]

That's... something, then. I don't like having the answers right away, especially with what's at stake. I'm not a fan of the... the waiting.

[He wants to know what's wrong now, so they can take steps to fix it as best they can. Varian is a doer, he always has been. He sees a problem and he finds a way to resolve it. But he can't resolve this problem. All he can do is sit and wait and he hates that.

He considers the offer. It won't really fix the waiting, but at least it will give him something. Machines he can do. Machines he understands. The machines can't fix what's wrong with Haru- but understanding will ease some of the anxiety gnawing at his insides. ]

Yeah... yeah, I'd like to know that. That'd help. Though strictly speaking I should be helping you.

[He looks at Varian like this is a foreign concept to him, and it sadly is.]

Okay, okay, I'll deal with it.

[Harumasa nods in understanding. It makes sense. Given what Varian has told him about his past, it doesn't take much elaboration.]

Listen, you're helping me by giving me something to do that isn't extremely bad for my health. The hospital staff here seem like very nice people and I'd like to not ruin their whole day.

[Having his Wind magic go out of control because of his anxiety sounds like a nightmare scenario that he's keenly aware of.]

[ Honestly, Varian can get it. Before Rapunzel et all came into his life he had his father, and only his father. But he's had years of getting used to people being in his corner now. Now he can help Haru get used to it. ]

Good, so you should!

[He lets out a soft noise at the joke. It's not quite a laugh, he's too worried for that- but he'll humour his brother in law. He's clearly scared and he's trying his best to fight against that. Varian can indulge in this, if it helps him. ]

Hah, well, pleased to be of assistance, then. I think it would be best you stick to the things that won't give the hospital staff heart attacks. Tell me your wisdom.

[And Harumasa will explain in detail about what each machine monitors and how. He'll also tell Varian about what the exact warning signs are, etc. Because he knows a lot more than his author does about the highly technical aspects.]

[The author also has no goddamn clue about any of that, but Varian does. Varian still feels largely useless for all of this. A spare part that can't help at all. Not really. But at least he understands the inner workings of this machine. He can't do anything to make them better- even if his fingers twitch to want to do just that. But he knows what they mean.

But now all they can do is wait. And hope. Neither are skills Varian is good at. ]

Is there anything you need back home? [This is something he can DO. Something that's not... just worrying. ] Anything I can make to make this even... even a little easier for you.

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