Hi Moody, In Secretwecarry, what happens once they reach Coruscant? Is Obi-wan forced to be transferred to the Halls of Healing and the Jedi become aware of just how bad off he is? Or does he manage to talk his way out of it for now?
Opening his eyes at the slow rubbing of the inside of his right wrist as someone held it gently, Obi-Wan blinked tiredly up at the ceiling before tilting his head to look at the person holding his hand.
Though he honestly already knew who it was, feeling Helix unique aura, it was the reason he wasn’t automatically panicking at having someone touch him.
The medic was smiling kindly, sitting at Obi-Wan’s bedside once more. The medic had been doing that a lot, from the moment they had departed their camp and returned to the Negotiator, keeping track with Obi-Wan and at this point, the Jedi half suspected that Helix was taking naps just keep a steady schedule with him.
His hair was undone, the curly length hanging around his shoulders and covering the shaven sides of Helix head though Obi-Wan could barely tell in the dim light of the medbay, indicating clearly that it was the scheduled ‘night’ time of the ship. “We’ve reached Coruscant.” The medic whispered, answering an unasked question.
Obi-Wan had requested to know when they reached Coruscant and clearly, despite it being in the middle of the night, Helix had respected that desire.
Glancing about, Obi-Wan squinted up at the IV line before sighing and looking at the other. “Another nutrient bag?” He rasped out resignedly as he took in this one was full compared to the almost empty one he had a few hours ago.
Reaching over to the stand beside him, Helix picked up an icy chip from a cup, feeding it to Obi-Wan. The chip quickly melted due to its small size and the Jedi gratefully swallowed the water, opening his mouth for another as Helix answered. “You’re much too thin General. I know you’re doing your best but… I worry for you sir, the nutrient bag is a precaution for now.” Helix stated quietly as Obi-Wan sucked on the second, bigger ice chip.
The words were gentle and had no trace of scolding or ire and Obi-Wan couldn’t dredge up shame at them, not in the face of the medic’s understanding and genuine care.
“And if you decide to keep the fetus, then you will need the nutrients sir.” Helix continued softly.
Those words felt like an icy bucket however and Obi-Wan glanced down at himself, staring at the bump of his stomach as he was now fully awake with a wash of complicated emotions.
He looked back at Helix when the medic squeezed his wrist though, his fellow redhead still smiling softly when he found Obi-Wan’s eyes back on him. “You don’t have to make a decision yet sir, I’ve told you before and I will tell you again, you have time and no one but you has the right to decide what happens next.” Helix said seriously, going back to slowly rubbing the inside of Obi-Wan’s wrist again.
‘You say that… but I got a feeling a few people would take issue with my decisions anyhow.’ Obi-Wan mused tiredly to himself as he shifted and turned his hand, grasping Helix with his own.
The medic allowed it, thumbing over the back of his hand instead in uneven circles as Obi-Wan glanced up at the Iv drip.
The silence was comfortable between the two, Obi-Wan settling and Helix simply bringing comfort in the best way the medic knew, silence and a tender touch.
The silence allowed Obi-Wan to think and slowly he looked away from the Iv drip to Helix, the medic raising a curious brow at the look in his General eyes. “Sir?” He prodded, recognizing that Obi-Wan wasn’t going to speak first.
Licking his lips, Obi-Wan let out a deep sigh. “I don’t… want to be on Coruscant. I don’t want to go to the temple. I just…” Obi-Wan’s bottom lip trembled before he pulled his emotions together again and let out a far deeper, tired sigh than the first one. “I don’t want to be here.” He settled on, peering imploringly up at Helix.
“General, I’m not sure…” Helix hesitated before his face went tight. “We’ll figure something out General. I’ll speak with the Commander… maybe he and General Skywalker can do something.” Helix looked so determined that Obi-Wan only nodded.
Helix had been standing by him every moment since he came back, how could Obi-Wan do anything but believe that the other would at least try.