genessia | Operation 3 | [Video/Action - Backdated to February 3rd]

[That was a horrible experience, and where he woke up was equally as horrible. Hospitals were one of his least favorite places in the world, by far. It took him a few minutes to even realize he'd woken up, having to pat himself down for good measure to make sure he was even in one piece - or if this was even real. He was confused, to say the least, but... hey, if he was getting a third chance at life, he wasn't about to complain.

Gale had to check one thing important thing though. He glanced down at himself and immediately frowned at the sight; As he suspected, the veins on his body that were normally a bright blue were now a pale purple. That wasn't good. At all. That meant his lucemite levels had taken quite a hit after the encounter with that... thing. He had to find a solution to his lucemite problem, and fast.

With that now weighing on his mind, he made a pretty hasty retreat from the hospital to get back to his apartment in Nova City. When he opened the door, he was immediately getting jumped by an excited puppy, Gale catching Gunner in mid jump and carrying him over to sit on the couch. After ruffling the dog for a bit, he pulls out his device and turns on the video.]

[Video]

[When he shows on screen, he looks a little annoyed, if not a little humiliated, managing only a very slight smirk this time around. Anyone who was familiar with his appearance would possibly notice the purple lines on his neck instead of their normal blue. He lets out a quiet sigh, while a german shepherd puppy occasionally jumps into the feed.]

Well, I sure as hell screwed that up, didn't I? Hope I didn't miss anything exciting while I was gone.

So, uh. Please tell me someone got out of that Loci's Wabe place in one piece. [He pauses.]

And please tell me they've got my mask too. I kind of need that, and I really don't want to have to go back in there to retrieve it.

[Action]

[Later on, Gale decides to take a bit of a gamble, one he desperately hopes will pay off. He decided to make another trip to Fayren, in hopes of perhaps encountering a mage that would possibly help him with his current problem. His body was moving and reacting slower than normal, and he couldn't let that get any worse. He understood the potential difficulty in this endeavor- with the Hands of Decay problem, mages might not want anything to do with outsiders seeking their aid, but maybe if he displayed a little magic himself and offered to help whoever was going to lead the charge against them, he might get somewhere.

For now, he was just sticking out like a sore thumb in Fayren, looking around the area and seeming more than a little uncomfortable. He knows he's no where near Loci's Wabe, but he couldn't help but feel a little nervous about being in Fayren again so soon.]

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[He nods to her. It was almost weird to him that they were able to have a moment like this without him making some stupid comment and getting a consequential look from her.]

Sure thing. Hey, the three of us oughta go out sometime soon. You, me and Troy. Just a social call some night, I promise I won't be too embarrassing.

[Aqua can't help but smile at Gale's promise. Somehow that's a little endearing.]

We should, I'll look forward to it.

You two decide when and where then. If he wants to come along, that is. I might even pay again.

[Of course, he would anyway. It was his idea, after all.]

[Aqua laughs softly, somehow feeling lighter due to Gale's reassurance.]

I'll make sure too.

Thank you Gale.

[She doesn't have a lot of money on hand considering she's simply training others.]

Anytime, Aqua.

[He gives her a nod, while Gunner peers his head into the video again.]

I won't keep you. You take care, you hear?

[Aqua smiles and nods before turning off the camera.]