sranks | hubie and flayn's excellent adventure

[Flayn perks up almost immediately at that, practically beaming down at Hubert.]

Oh, thank you ever so much! I shall pull you out of there in no time at all!

[Flayn does stay close to the hole itself when she starts to try and pull him up and--goddess above, he's much heavier than she thought he'd be. There's definitely a tug as Flayn keeps attempting though, unwilling to give up as she keeps pulling and pulling. It's not going to be making much, if...any progress, but by the goddess she is trying, tugging and tugging and tugging until she needs a moment to breathe.

She's clearly struggling, but this is her classmate, a friend trapped in that hole--that's what Flayn tells herself. She's never been the strongest among her family, or even among the Black Eagles, but she can't simply allow herself to give up, can she? She can't. She won't.

That's what sees Flayn tug the slightest bit harder--hard enough that Hubert might actually feel himself get lifted up, if only a bit, for a brief moment before everything spirals out of control.

Namely, that in Flayn's determined attempt to lift Hubert off of the ground, she attempts to stabilize her foot on rather unstable footing--the ground crumbles beneath that foot, and it only takes a moment before Flayn winds up letting out a scream as she lets go of the rope and starts to fall face first into the hole.

This is. Gonna suck, Hubert look out, incoming Flayn--]

[In all honesty, Hubert figured Flayn would give up after a few failed attempts. He waits, doing absolutely nothing to help to dissuade her faster, but Flayn doesn't give up. She keeps trying, and eventually he actually does feel himself lifted a bit (which is mildly terrifying, not that he'll ever let her or anyone know that) but it only lasts a moment before things spiral out of control.

He can see the exact moment the ground starts to give way and has enough time to think "oh no" before Flayn pitches forward with a scream. Hubert doesn't have any magic that will serve to help at all so he does the next best thing and moves to catch her as she descends. It's not going to be a pretty or graceful catch at all, and there isn't really a ton of room down here to let her go once he has, but at least it'll save her from breaking anything on the way down. Hopefully.]

Are you injured?

[His voice doesn't give away anything, but his expression certainly does. He's not even exasperated right now (although that will certainly come once he's collected himself) he's just concerned.]

[Flayn's eyes are jammed shut as she falls, preparing for the worst--she's not sure how she's going to explain this to Seteth if they ever get out, at this point, but she's bracing for the worst and--

It doesn't come. Sure, the landing hurts a little bit, but Flayn's eyes open as she...tries to move around so she can actually see Hubert--that concerned expression getting a bit of surprise from Flayn, before she goes to check herself over.]

I am not. I think that may be only due to your quick thinking. [Flayn goes to move around, feeling only some minor pain in her leg from the initial tumble--it's torn one of her stockings a bit, but she's fine.] You have my utmost thanks, Hubert, for saving me from injury...and my apologies as well, for failing to retrieve you.

[Flayn honestly does feel guilty, and that much is obvious on her face as she glances away briefly.]

You need not be worried for me, however. You're the one who took the fall much worse.

[Flayn says that much kindly, and she...at least tries to move, there's not much room in here, but--]

Though I have failed at retrieving you from this despicable hole, please, allow me to heal your injuries. It is the least I can do.

[Once he's sure she's fine, Hubert lets her go. It seems like the landing wasn't particularly hard on her, which is good. He doubts he's the most comfortable person to fall on, after all. But Flayn's safe - which means they won't have to face Seteth's wrath today. That's absolutely the only reason why he was worried, it has nothing to do with the fact that he acted without thinking.

Flayn's offer does get him to hesitate for a moment before he nods.]

If you can, that would be appreciated.

[The leg injury isn't that bad, all things considered. He hasn't broken anything, at least. But it's still the sort of thing that would put a normal person in a good amount of pain, and yet Hubert's treating it like he suffered a minor scrape instead of a sprain. Still, it shouldn't be particularly difficult for Flayn to heal it.]

[Sure it don't, Hubert...

Flayn perks almost immediately, though, before nodding her head. Faith magic comes to her as easily as breathing, even if she can't do too much all at once. She'll move so that she can get in front of his leg, then, the magic coming to her fingertips easily.]

It will be no trouble at all, Hubert. I can scarcely imagine the fall you must have taken, but I should be able to heal it completely.

[She'll start to cast, then, her hands over his leg while she concentrates her energy into it. It should at least start feeling better while she works...]

We would not want something to happen to a reliable member of our class, after all.

[It's gentle when she says that much, and Flayn does mean every word of that. It should go without saying, but...well, she imagines he could use the reminder after this. Maybe, at least.]

[Flayn's faith magic certainly is strong. He can feel the pain fading quickly, and thankfully there isn't much to heal. It shouldn't take her too long.

It's her words that irritate him. Not because it's her saying them - although that does cause some agitation because as usual, he's not able to discern her exact motivations behind saying it - but because he's gotten them both into this mess.]

A reliable member of our class shouldn't have fallen for such an obvious trap.

[The words were supposed to be only mildly annoyed at worst, but that doesn't happen. It's obvious he's annoyed with himself. So naturally, Hubert tries to move on quickly.]

Thank you for your assistance, my leg is feeling better now.

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