Soleus Lestrange
Life wouldn't be so precious dear if there never was an end
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Post by Soleus Lestrange on Aug 6, 2013 16:22:45 GMT
Soleus had been on a raid with his housemate Theo Nott which has become a lot more complicated than they originally had anticipated. It had become quite normal now for Soleus to either drag Theo with him for extra training on raids which he thought were going to be pretty straightfoward, or accompany Theo for a bit of extra protection when he needed it. The thing was, the way things were going recently, The Dark Lord had recruited so many followers so quickly and most of them were clumsy and not properly trained - Theo being one of the worst. But, of course, if you died and you were pretty useless anyway, no one was going to miss you. Theo fell into that category, but over the last couple of months Soleus had grown quite fond of the quiet boy and thought he had potential. He was a fantastic backup and did well from a distance. His knowledge of hexes had no end, and Soleus felt reassured having him at his side, or more realistically watching his back.
Theo had grabbed Soleus last-minute, both hands around his larger bicep, asking him in a much too-calm voice where he should take them. Soleus had whacked a hungry-looking animal in the face and shouted out the first place he could think of. Theo apparated to Ashley's house, getting them both out of the messy situation that involved four large Aurors and a pack of guard-wolves.
They landed at the bottom of her drive, feeling disorientated by the sudden change in sound-level, now heaving breaths into the silent air.
"Fuck." Soleus managed to pant out, realising he had a huge bite mark around his thigh. Theo began to move him very slowly towards the house, Soleus grimacing every time he put a little weight on his right leg.
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Post by Ashley Godfrey on Aug 6, 2013 16:56:50 GMT
Ashley who had fallen asleep a while before Soleus and Theo had arrived was curled up in her be, she only awoke when she heard a loud thump an commotion outside her house, blinking her eyes open she listened to the noises her heart beginning to race in nervousness, it could have been anyone really and at dark times such as these she could be killed off and left for dead and no one would care, not anyone important in the grand scheme of things anyway, she sunk into her bed for a moment hiding under the covers then growled to herself "use your wand Ashley" she mumbled to herself then reached across to her night stand picked up her wand then slowly padded along the floor to her window, She saw 2 cloaked figures stumbling to her door clearly injured her mind instantly flashed to Thorfinn or Soleus or her father, she took off from her bedroom and ran to her front door swinging it open and stood on her front step hugging herself instantly cold from the night air, she probably should have put a house coat on, the flimsy material of her silk spaghetti strapped night gown was not cutting it.
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Soleus Lestrange
Life wouldn't be so precious dear if there never was an end
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Post by Soleus Lestrange on Aug 6, 2013 18:09:59 GMT
Theo was trying his best to pull Soleus along but really wasn't helping much, just getting under Soleus' heavy-boot-clad feet. "You're bloody useless, Nott." Soleus growled, his tone on edge, clearly in pain. He pushed Theo away, and began up the drive. Theo nibbled his lip, wand in hand, following feebly. Soleus glanced up and saw Ashley, he attempted a charming half grin but his teeth were set uncomfortably. "Sorry to wake you." he managed to call, his voice strained.
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Post by Ashley Godfrey on Aug 6, 2013 18:13:08 GMT
Ashley stared with wide eyes at Soleus "w-what happened?" her voice cracked as she looked from Soleus to Theo back to Soleus again, she instantly helped him into her living room and laid him down on her couch, not wasting any time she carefully removed his robes and shirt gasping at the large bite in his side, wiping at her eyes without saying a word she rose to her feet and disappeared out of the room returning with a few different Vials.
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Soleus Lestrange
Life wouldn't be so precious dear if there never was an end
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Post by Soleus Lestrange on Aug 6, 2013 18:26:08 GMT
Theo quietly perched on the sofa arm, watching intently but not saying a lot.
Soleus was breathing shakily as the cloth was removed around one of the bites, the one in his side. it was messy, and one part of the bite was deep enough to see pink muscle showing in his abdomen. He tore his eyes away from the wound, and tried to re-position himself on the sofa to prop up the leg which was also bleeding. He used his shirt and cloak to try and mop up some of the blood which was spilling grossly over Ashley's very girly house. The contrast was grim and Soleus groaned as he caught the wound with his shirt. He didn't even know what had happened back there, but he did know that Theo had managed to move the wolves for long enough to get them out of there. They needed at least 4 Death Eaters to go back there, that was for sure. But now the authorities would know that it was a hot spot. Soleus grimaced, knowing he'd be in trouble.
Theo looked up, and called calmly to Ashley, "They got his leg, too." He then tended to his own wound magically which was just a small burn on his forearm where an Auror had repelled his own hex. "Can I do anything?" He asked quietly, not wanting to get in her way, but very willing to help.
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Post by Ashley Godfrey on Aug 6, 2013 18:32:54 GMT
Ashley shakily began to attempt at fixing his wounds between her own panic and worry, she shook her head furiously at Theo and continued to work starting with the cut with the deepest wounds she began to clean out the wound carefully "this is going to hurt I-I have to stitch it up it's to big for the amount of Dittany that I have.." she for the first time locked her eyes on Soleus but had to look away before she began to cry and not able to focus, instead she put her attention on the wound that she was now stitching up.
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Soleus Lestrange
Life wouldn't be so precious dear if there never was an end
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Post by Soleus Lestrange on Aug 6, 2013 18:45:10 GMT
Theo retreated back, moving off the sofa and backing away a little, not great with the sight of the needle. "I.. I don't -" He cut himself off, not knowing if this was a great idea but nervous and not sure what else to suggest. He nibbled his lip so hard it went bright pink.
The movement of re-positioning himself had made Soleus go a bit dizzy and the blood-loss probably wasn't helping. He grit his teeth together and threw back his head, making a guttural noise that sounded like a growl in response to the antiseptic she was cleaning him with. "Fucking hell," He growled out, and locked his hands tightly around the bundles of cloth he was holding, but the exertion hurt and then his muscles went more slack as he sank a little lower into the sofa, the pain making him fade out for a moment.
Theo pressed his mouth tightly together and swallowed nervously. "We need a medic."
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Post by Ashley Godfrey on Aug 6, 2013 18:50:23 GMT
Ashley shakily went to work but the moment she heard Soleus dropped it and squeaked "fuck! I'm sorry" she yelped out burying her face in her hands completely losing it "I-I can't I'm sorry I-I" the moment Theo said it she mentally kicked herself for being so stupid, standing up she hastily snatched up some parchment, scribbled out a letter and ran out of the room, she returned a few moments later her hands free of the parchment and sat down beside Soleus stroking his hair back "I -I owled Thorfinn I'm sorry I-I can't I-I'm too scared for you" she looked down away from him in immense guilt that man in knockturn was right about her she was useless she couldn't even help people.
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Post by Thorfinn Rowle on Aug 6, 2013 19:17:33 GMT
Thorfinn was there within minutes, the entire room billowing up in black smoke for a moment before it all vanished, & he dropped his cloak in a pile on the floor, striding over smoothly toward them. "What happened?" she frowned, looking calm as ever - this was something he was good with.
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Post by Ashley Godfrey on Aug 6, 2013 19:32:20 GMT
Ashley instantly scurried away from alleys to give thorfinn room "I-I don't know it looks like animal bites I-I don't have enough distant for this I-I wanted to try and fix it b-but I-I " she looked down at her shaking hands then just whimpered and hid her face ashamed.
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Soleus Lestrange
Life wouldn't be so precious dear if there never was an end
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Post by Soleus Lestrange on Aug 6, 2013 19:34:12 GMT
Soleus was fading in and out while this all went off, Theo pacing awkwardly. When Thorfinn arrived Theo piped up. "Raid, we were underprepared. There were wolves." He said, the way he said the word it sounded like he was unsure of it coming out of his mouth. He eyes Thorfinn warily, but knew who he was and had seen him in action. He took a step back out of the way, mumbling medical terms quietly, while Soleus came back round. He looked dazed but nodded at Thorfinn in greeting, which must have looked amusing considering his state.
"What kind of fuckin' Aurors have pet wolves?" He growled, and pulled a small knife out of the messy bundle of robes. He used it to motion to his thigh, where the other bite was still bleeding, dark blood wetting the black material, looking at Ashley, asking her silently to cut off the trouser leg.
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Post by Thorfinn Rowle on Aug 6, 2013 19:51:52 GMT
Thorfinn was already prepared, clearly, pulling the satchel off of his shoulder & setting it down to rifle through it.
"The sort of aurors that are coming prepared to fight death eaters with a hyena." he pointed out - it was clear who he was blaming for that one, knowing that Ashley wouldn't know enough about Tiffany to catch the reference, yet. He put his wand between his teeth to balance it, following Soleus' lead & agreeing.
"Ashley, would you?" he tugged carefully at the pant leg, not wanting to irritate the wound any further.
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Post by Ashley Godfrey on Aug 6, 2013 23:05:19 GMT
Ashley shot her head up the moment thorfinn spoke to her and sniffled softly sucking it up , she took a deep breath and rose to her feet doing what thorfinn had asked her eyes on him gratefully as she did so.
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Soleus Lestrange
Life wouldn't be so precious dear if there never was an end
Posts: 373
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Post by Soleus Lestrange on Aug 7, 2013 9:55:41 GMT
Soleus looked between them and then closed his eyes for a moment. "That fucking hyena." He spat out, as if it was actually the hyena's fault and not Tiffany's or Brent's for actually having it, or, as it seemed had happened, let someone see it. He looked to Ashley, watching her carefully cut around his *pant* leg, and then looked back to Thorfinn, too, in anticipation of what he was going to suggest.
Theo was hovering awkwardly around the trio, not wanting to get in the way but obviously interested by Thorfinn's methods and wanting to help.
*trouser*
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Post by Thorfinn Rowle on Aug 9, 2013 19:44:37 GMT
He frowned at the wound curiously.
"Dittany won't help, this wound isn't enchanted. Looks like they used normal wolves. Just good old fashioned barbarics." he was almost a little impressed, the other side seemed to be stepping their game up - incredibly slowly, though. His end of the fight really had nothing to worry about. "I'm going to cauterize some of the shallower bits," he gestured to the outside edges of the wound, where the beast hadn't quite sunken it's teeth in as deeply, "and stitch the rest." he looked up at Soleus as he explained, making sure he was on the same page.
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