'Aye, its best we get you comfortable miss Benia Nightshade, and maybe between Vanwe and my own methods, and some assist from the hobbit-lass we can set this before too long. Know it will be painful.'
The door slid open and then shut, letting the bright morning light for a moment illuminate the common room. Silvanis paused for a moment to eye the hooded one that walked in. A seeming aire of familiarity passed by him as he walked, but as the man went to the bar and his hood fell back, that aire passed. Maybe a familiar stride from long past, or a stranger seen in an inn somewhere thought Silvanis as he turned his attention back to Benia. But the rough face did not awaken much memory.
'Now hold strong Miss as we will have you off this floor in a passing of a breeze.'
Silvanis with his knees bent slid his hands under Benia's back and behind her knees, and though as he stood with her in his arms caused her to wince in pain, he gave her a re-assuring glance with his eyes as she looked at him, but his glance for a brief moment turned to the one who entered as he sipped his ale and Silvanis noted again a familiarity as he watched them. No matter, Benia needed tending so he turned and said to Gilly as he held the woman,
'Lead the way lass.'
and Vanwe stood to follow, she too noticing the one who entered.
'Worry not of your scattered wares m'lady, for they will be gathered and kept safe.'
Gilly led him up the stairs that caused Benia so much trouble, he being careful not to let her swelling foot bump the wall or beam. Gilly opened a door and with quick but subtle steps, Silvanis lay Benia gently down upon the mat.
'My ways of setting are crude but effective, but I will hope Vanwe has a gentler way that will get you healed?'
Silvanis looked again at the ankle, but was heartened that Benia could move her toes. Maybe it isn't as bad as first believed? Silvanis checked to see if he had any healing herbs but realized they were on Blackveil outside, for he had prepared to leave before re- entering the Inn for the coffee. He looked at Vanwe and asked,
'What is it you require to ease this m'lady?'
[ June 16, 2003: Message edited by: Snowdog ]
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