Gem.N.AI

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Oh, shoot, ya want me ta actually explain? Uh…

*He looks around the hole for a moment as he tries to think, avoiding meeting Rubio’s gaze as he does, as if he’s a little uncomfortable talking about this.*

Y’know just like, uh, gettin’ nervous when ya’ve been through worse so ya shouldn’ be nervous. Or like gettin’ angry when there ain’t really a good reason to. Stuff like that. Emotions just don’t make sense sometimes. Yeah…

*Husam shrugs a little as he trails off.*

-@prideful-khopesh

......

*Rubio turns his body to the side to look at Husam easier.*

Razzie... is rarely confused by her emotions. She always knows how she feels and can say it. It's... surprising.

"Why is it surprising?"

.... I forget that we share experiences even though we are entirely different beings. We share confusion over how we work. Sharing... the confusion over emotions. Being reminded that we do share similar experiences is...

*Rubio also trails off, his gaze dipping down to his palmless hands. Isis looks utterly confused.*

... I'm sorry, Isis. I shouldn't have responded with that. It was moreso for Husam.

Heh, ya ain’t the only one that finds ‘em confusin’ sometimes.

-@prideful-khopesh

....

-@prideful-khopesh

*He nods in silence, the wind rustling the tent slightly before Rubio looks back at Husam. His remaining eye gleams a deep blue.*

Y’know, I think he liked doing it too.

*Then he sits back up.*

You doin’ good out there Rubio? Know the heat don’t bother ya but still.

-@prideful-khopesh

*Rubio nods, still staring out into the distance.*

-@prideful-khopesh

"I liked when he did it!"

Yeah! Be back ta bein’ nice and long in no time if it keeps growin’ like that.

-@prideful-khopesh

*Isis smiles more.*

When we reunite with Razzie, she'll help untangle your hair.

"She will?"

*Rubio nods, looking at her over his shoulder.*

She's quite good at caring for curly hair such as yours.

-@prideful-khopesh

*Isis giggles slightly as she takes the scarf and lays it over Feme's forehead.*

*He unscrews the water and then holds a hand out for the head scarf.*

-@prideful-khopesh

-@prideful-khopesh

*Isis nods.*

*He takes a long drink, before setting the water skin down within easy reach of both himself and Isis. Then he settles down as best he can in the small space, trying to touch as much of his body to the cool sand as much as possible, positioned in a way that he can somewhat look outside.*

When I said earlier that if ya need anythin’ just tell us, I meant it Isis. It ain't complainin’ or nothin’ if that's what ya worried ‘bout. We just wanna make sure you're okay.

-@prideful-khopesh

*She nods a bit.*

"I.... forgot-."

*Husam shrugs out of his cape, since he doesn't need it to keep the sun off him anymore, and dumps it and his bag just inside the entrance to the tent before crawling in too.* 

Can I have ma water back, Isis?

-@prideful-khopesh

*Isis nods and hands the water back to Husam, curling up slightly as she cradles her baby sister. Feme begins to fuss ever so slightly, prompting Isis to gently wipe her forehead with her hairscarf, damp from sweat.*

Glad ya thought ahead ‘bout maybe needin’ a tent. I ain’t ever ventured far from the Nile, kinda assumed there’d be big rocks and stuff out here.

-@prideful-khopesh

I hoped so as well. But unfortunately, we're in a very smooth area. This will do, though.

*With Husam's help, they finish digging a spot into the side of the hill big enough for both Husam and Isis to comfortably sit inside, and Rubio carefully lays the tent overtop. It doesn't look sturdy, as if the blanket could fly away at any time, but it works. Husam knows Rubio won't let it fly away.*

*He pats her on the head before going over to Rubio.*

Need any help with that?

-@prideful-khopesh

I would appreciate that. I want to carve out enough of the hill that you two can sit under the tent and cool off.

Yeah, it is, most people couldn’t take this heat at all. I only kinda can ‘cos I’m used ta standin’ guard out in the sun for a while.

*He takes his water-skin off his bag and offers it to her.*

Here, ya need ta drink, not drinkin’ enough is a killer in this sorta heat.

-@prideful-khopesh

"... okay-.."

Isis. I asked ya ta let us know if ya needed a break. Though honestly it’s startin' ta get a little too hot for me too.

*He looks around for anywhere shaded they can rest until the worst of the heat passes.*

-@prideful-khopesh

*Isis glances up at Husam.*

"It is...?"

Isis, you're panting... you haven't had water either.

"But you haven't either!"

I'm made of gemstones, I don't need water.

*Isis pouts a bit, holding Feme closer.*

"I don't feel that tired......."

We still need to take a break.

*Unfortunately, there isn't anything with shade nearby... just a lot of sandy hills. However, Rubio doesn't seem deterred.*

We'll rest until the sun begins to set. Night is easier to travel through.

*Husam never goes any faster than Isis does, letting her somewhat set the pace, after all she’d be the one that would get tired out first, he’s sure. And it’s easier to keep an eye on her when he’s a little behind her. It’s quite admirable that she’s coping so well, though he supposes kids do also have a lot of energy so maybe it’s not too surprising.*

-@prideful-khopesh

*They go on for quite a while... around the height of the sun's intensity, Isis' breath is noticeably harder. She's still going at the exact same pace, but definitely seems to be tired... although- strange that she isn't acting like it, other than her breathing. Does she... not notice?*

*Rubio glances back at Isis as he hears her exertion, slowly coming to a stop. The child ends up accidentally running into his leg with a small grunt.*