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While the incident concerning the celestial stone had been quite the shock to Althea’s work, she had managed to rebound with relative ease. An effort was made for a speedy recovery, ever uncertain of what other misfortunes might soon follow in such a time of vulnerability. Such concern appeared to be misplaced however, as the more enduring wounds the canine had sustained had managed to fade in the coming weeks - like the sharp edges of a rock worn pleasantly smooth by the everlasting flow of time. Of course, to permit such healing one would require a period of relative rest, which Althea had begrudgingly obliged to. Less of her days were spent in physically oriented exercises - such occasions spared mostly for ones of pure necessity, with her performing various labors in exchange sufficient crescents to sustain herself. Even those tasks alone still took an outright embarrassing toll on the mage’s stamina, the exertions of that sleepless night still hanging over her like an indignant

Sci-Twi sat by Jon's bedside, her eyes fixed on the monitors that beeped and flashed with each beat of his heart. She had been tasked with taking care of him while he recovered from the injuries he sustained during the battle. She had never been in a hospital before, and the sterile smell and constant hum of machines made her uneasy. But she pushed her discomfort aside and focused on Jon, determined to make sure he received the best care possible. She checked his IV drip, making sure the medication was flowing smoothly. She adjusted his pillows, making sure he was comfortable. She even read to him from one of his favorite books, hoping to lift his spirits. As she sat there, she couldn't help but think about the battle. It had been intense, and she had been scared for Jon's safety. But he had fought bravely, and she was grateful that he had made it out alive. She knew that he still had a long road to recovery ahead of him, but she was determined to be there for him every step of the way. She would make sure he had everything he needed, and she would be his support system as he healed. As she sat there, watching over him, she couldn't help but feel a sense of pride. She had never been in a situation like this before, but she was rising to the challenge. And she knew that Jon would be proud of her too.