Friendly Reminder to Not Be Like Him...

[immortalmarshal]

[The feed opens up to reveal Cor in his traveling clothes, sitting near a beach. It's sunrise, and it looks rather lovely....

Except for the fact that Cor himself looks like he's had the snot beaten out of him, bloody bandages and all.]

Just a question - anyone else noticed that all the monsters have grown more aggressive than normal lately? Pretty sure that they're not supposed to be this eager to tear people apart.

If any Natives know if this is a regular occurrence, feel free to let the rest of us know.

[He pauses as he adjusts the bandages around one arm.]

...doesn't feel like it's normal, though...

[The last bit is muttered just as the feed is turned off.]

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[immortalmarshal]

Wouldn't be on the Network if I wasn't.

[Which is true. Cor's focus is always on the battle if there's a threat within his range. But that question makes him grimace a little, even as he works the cap off of the last potion on his person.]

A bit of both, really. Was trying to hunt down a monstrous fish that's said to only become edible under a master chef. It had 'friends', apparently.

[regisrex]

[ ... Cor... ]

What makes you think the fish are the only ones affected?

Stay attentive. I will be there shortly.

[ The warning is important, and Cor is clearly shaken, but that's all the more reason for Regis to remind him that he is not quite safe yet. ]

[immortalmarshal]

I don't.

[Cor simply nods and keep an eye on the area, even as he sips from that potion. Battered as he may be, he's still on low-key alert, in case some other creature comes along looking for breakfast.]

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[regisrex]

Thank you.

[ And Regis does show up sooner rather than later, with some extra potions and maybe a little bit paler from the too-fast ride. And yes, he has a second chocobo in tow - even though Larkspur can probably easily take the weight of both of them, Regis is fully aware which option will make Cor less worried, from a security point of view. ]

Cor.

[ Quick nod, and he hesitates, but in the end decides to come down from the back of the chocobo, slipping his cane from its loop on the saddle and coming over, reaching to place a hand on Cor's shoulder and take an actual, in-person look at him.

... then he smiles, just a little. Soft and warm. ]

I am glad that even surprise fish could not get the best of you.

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[immortalmarshal]

[Cor had been chatting with people on the Linkshell while waiting for Regis, but he looks up from his slate upon hearing the chocobos approaching his position. Putting the device away, he stands up with a small groan, ignoring any lingering pain as he turns to face Regis.

Feeling that hand on his shoulder calms him, and seeing that warm smile helps soothe his own concerns...for the moment.]

It would take a lot more than that to put me out of commission.

[And then a small, almost-shy smile grows on Cor's face.]

...you still didn't have to come all the way out here, though, just for me...

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[regisrex]

Perhaps not, but 'tis faster and more convenient than walking. [ Especially if standing up from a bench is enough to send Cor groaning... admittedly, Regis is aware that not many other than himself would have heard the sound, but still. ] Did you...

I should not need to remind you that you should watch out for your ears giving you trouble after aught like this, yes?

[ Fighting in water, as much as Regis was originally amused by the fact that Cor's adversary was fish, can be tricky in ways that could crop up days later. Anyway. ]

The additional potions are in the saddlebags. [ Safely and properly packed. ] I suppose it would have been convenient if I could simply place them in the Armiger for you to access, but this will need to do.

[ Talking means he can hold off the urge to hug Cor. That can wait until they are back home. ]

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[immortalmarshal]

No, I'm well aware

[Because he's heard the lecture often enough from everyone else over the years. Thankfully, it's the first time it's cropped up in a long while, but still...]

...yeah, it would be. But best to not dwell on "would be's" right now.

[Even though Regis is completely right, about the Armiger. Still, the option of regaining one's powers thru custom jobs does give Cor some hope in resolving that particular issue at some point...]

...It'll do until we get back home.

[Thank you for picking up my sorry ass is the hidden meaning behind those words. It reflects in how much softer Cor's face is in this moment. They can hug when they're safe at their place. Maybe talk more, too, if necessary.]

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[regisrex]

[ But only if necessary? Regis would be a little bit, wryly, amused at that part.

For the moment, he shakes his head and waits for Cor to help himself, then nods for him to mount up. In case Cor, for once, is the one needing assistance, not that Clarus hasn't made sure that all the chocobos would be willing to let Regis, at his most exhausted, up on their backs. ]

Let us go. 'twill be far more comfortable at the house, and I think having at least two cats sleeping on you might assist me in keeping you resting for longer than otherwise.

[ That. Is a tease. Because he is worried, and keeping things light is the way to get them safe fastest. ]

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[immortalmarshal]

[That last earns a disbelieving snort from Cor, even in the middle of climbing up onto the willing Chocobo.]

As if a pair of cats could keep me down for too long... You just want a chance to make me seem cute.

[Which, he is not. And has argued that he's not for years, both seriously and jokingly. Still, it's good to be joking, even if he winces from one of the cuts flaring up a little as he settles onto the bird.]

...and you want pictures for blackmail, too, I suspect.

[Again, more teasing to hide the pain.]

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[regisrex]

[ Mouth twitching. ]

Well, perhaps not for long, but long enough while I am not in your immediate vicinity.

Although if pictures do happen... I should, perhaps, ask Prompto if he could make that happen.