to add to everybody helping Azune after yknow getting his thoughts forced out of his head, that includes aftercare. Azune is still in the aftermath of head empty no thoughts, and while Hal is praising him for doing so well and unstrapping him, his head is in Julien's lap and his hair is being lovingly stroked and keeping him somewhat tethered, both Occtis and Wick are getting water and snacks and are in the process of getting a bath ready to help clean him up (he's a bit of a mess) and to make sure he's physically well
-taper anon
I can't tell you how long it would take Azune to even open his eyes. He doesn't come down easily from something like that, he doesn't like being unstrapped and left moorless, although Julien holding him would help with that. There's a lot of whining and crying and trying to hide (hal is a little particular about not allowing the hiding). Hal's voice helps, Hal's hand on his throat helps, he knows he'll get through this, and it's part of the entire thing for him being vulnerable enough to be helped the other end.
Eventually he would want Wick and Occtis in his lap in turns, to be allowed to hold them close and make sure they are still safe even though he wasn't there for a little bit, maybe fuss over them a bit. There are other things he wants from Julien but he won't ask in front of the others, and he's not willing to leave Hal's presence for quite a while.
I think this is where that big bed comes in handy, no one wants to let him out of their sight tonight. I do think it helps them feel balanced though, like they fit together just a bit better in the aftermath.












