Pulling out his pad and powering it without looking up, Helix let out a low hum as he settled behind his desk in the medbay office. “Its a concentrated mix of painkillers along with a multi vitamin mix, in particular iron and vitamin C.” He stated quietly as he looked over the General’s blood test once more in case he missed something.

He’d hate to have to put in another IV after promising Obi-Wan that once the bottle was done, they could remove the needle and all.

Apparently it made the Jedi faintly ill sometimes to look at, which was why he had taped the thing to prevent him from staring at it.

“I see.” Came the softer than expected reply, prompting Helix to look up at his commander and vod.

Cody was staring at a spot above Helix head with his arms crossed over his chest, eyes rather glazed though seemingly calm.

Appearances could be deceptive though, as Helix well knew from treating patients, especially Jedi but most clones also learned to hide their emotions most of the time, especially if they disliked being fussed over or were vaguely Force sensitive.

It had honestly taken the medic a shockingly long time, mixed with frustration, as to why Jedi often tried to avoid or leave the med stations so quickly.

The hurt, pain and sickness lingered in the Force apparently, even in the Jedi temple from what his General had confessed, though the healers there did their best to dispel that for the patients as they could.

But normal clinics couldn’t, normal medics weren’t able.

That’s why his General was so quick to leave or wanted to treat his own injuries.

And why Helix, if he could, instead went to his General ever since the man confessed to him.

He had also shared that news with Kix at the first opportunity, the other’s eyes flashing with sudden understanding as to why even his General avoided the medbay, despite clearly loving the troopers as Skywalker did, his heart on his sleeve at all times.

Cody however was not among the Force sensitive clones and he accepted being treated, which was why Helix watched him closely for a sign of anything out of the normal. Him coming to the office to ask about the General was quite normal though, so that wasn’t something Helix even thought long about.

He didn’t find anything but that didn’t mean there wasn’t something. “…Are you alright commander?” Helix finally ventured.

Cody’s eyes fell to Helix and he stared for several long seconds before slumping. “Are any of us?” He questioned right back. “Could any of us be alright right now?” He tightened his arms, almost wrapping them around himself instead of simply crossing his arms over his chest.

Slumping too at the response, Helix gave a small nod as he leaned back in his office chair, ignoring the creak of the thing. “No, no you’re right. I wouldn’t expect any of us to really be alright.” He agreed quietly, swallowing thickly as he glanced to the terminal, relaxing when the recorder still showed Obi-Wan laid out in bed, the vitals still steady.

Helix hadn’t been able to work in peace without keeping an eye on his General but he knew he couldn’t constantly observe him without Obi-Wan becoming uncomfortable and uneasy, something the man didn’t need.

So he compromised, going to his office but pulling up the security recording for the medbay on his terminal along with Obi-Wan’s vitals.

It allowed Helix peace of mind and Obi-Wan to feel he wasn’t under scrutiny. “Its understandable if we’re shaken.” He almost whispered.

He knew the constant need to know where and how the Jedi was doing wasn’t healthy for Helix own sake, sitting in the office just watching Obi-Wan as the man slept or read or talked with others but…

Helix needed the reassurance.

Wasn’t he owed just a little peace of mind?

He was the one that had been there and seen everything.

He was the one that had been there to put bacta in places, to hook Obi-Wan to wires and take his blood test and know just how badly his General had been hurt when away from them.

And he was the one that had to save the General when he didn’t do the full blood tests to ensure Obi-Wan’s safety.

He had Obi-Wan’s blood on his hands and he had been the one that had to take care of the fetus, his hands trembling as he held the bloody little thing in his hands, unable to think of anything but the tiniest of vode back on Kamino.

A hand touched his cheek, bringing him back from his thoughts and Helix blinked, feeling tears slip down his face as he looked up at Cody as the older clone stared back at him, his lips twisted into a grimace.

“I…” Helix hiccuped and Cody leaned down as Helix reached up, the two hugging each other tightly.

He felt his hair bun be undone, the curls coming down only for Cody to run one hand through his hair. “Its alright to cry brother, its alright. We’re not okay. And its okay if we’re not okay. So you can cry.” Cody whispered, his voice choked as Helix sobbed into the commander’s pauldron, ignoring how hard it was as the hand continued rubbing his scalp and hair.