driftfleet | Glitch

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Glitch

Who: Randolph Lyall and OPEN
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: On the SS Blameless and the Iskaulit
When: Sometimes after the crew of the Blameless got curious and opened the first cargo they were entrusted with.

CONTENT WARNING: All prompts will contain mentions of physical and potentially sexual abuse. I will put everything under cuts so it is easy to avoid, but please consider the whole post and comment threads as potentially containing this content.

[Broadcast/Action for people on the Blameless]

[Lyall isn't sure what has woken him up. It's still early and anyone who is not on duty is probably still asleep. All that he knows is that it hurts everywhere right now. It even hurts to breathe, his ribs tender and some of them probably broken.

He drags himself out of the bed so he can get to the bathroom and get some water to drink. Even in the low lighting of the bedroom, it is relatively easy to see that he's covered in bruises. He's walking with an obvious limp and there are marks on his back that look suspiciously like some sort of beast used him as a scratch post.

He manages, with some effort, to get to the sink and to gulp down a bit of water, but even that simple effort seems to have robbed him of what little strength he had and he sinks to the floor with a small whimper of pain.

If only he could be unconscious again.]

[Action] SS Blameless / Iskaulit

[If you have met Lyall before, it will be very, very obvious that something is wrong with him.

He is dressed to the nines as he always is, and with his customary suit, very little of the bruises actually show. But the ordinarily discreet werewolf seems to try and be even more inconspicuous than he normally does. He is making himself as small and unobtrusive as possible when out and about. The limp is still there, even if he tries to hide it, and his face doesn't let anything show even though he is pretty much in constant pain.

He is also very, very skittish right now. He is avoiding crowds, and any loud noise is likely to make him jump quite badly.

Aboard the SS Blameless, he will attend to his duties as usual (or attempt to at least, if no one tries to stop him). Otherwise, he will pretty much navigate between the kitchen and Biffy's room, because he still needs his tea.

Aboard the Iskaulit, he will be doing his usually rounds to sniff out new people, although much more slowly. He probably will end up at one of the places that sell alcohol at some point, although since he can't get drunk, any attempt to drown out the hurt will unfortunately be a failure.]

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I had to find someone to take care of the issue. That's why it took so long.

[He does relax minutely when Biffy is mentioned.]

Yes, he does. There are many days Where I think I don't deserve him given how good he is to me.

[He does obey the instructions with the sad resignation of someone who knows he has to, because he's had to do this many times before. And he applies the ice packto his side with a soft hiss.]

I don't think my ribs are broken this time. Just bruised.

Either way, rest and ice will help them until healing works on them. There's not much that can be done one way or the other; treatment is the same and if pain medication will not help, those are your options.

[Bandaged and with an ice pack, there wasn't much more Ulaz could do. Especially if he couldn't take medication, but he wasn't going to kick Lyall out, let him rest for a bit. Besides, he didn't exactly wandering off on his own in his condition just in case so he wasn't going to suggest it. Biffy would probably know soon enough]

He does speak fondly of you when I've talked to him. It sounds like he has been good for you and you for him.

I... did something wrong to him too.

[Changed him against his will, stole the immortal life he wanted to give him one he initially hated... it's nothing short of a miracle that things somehow managed to work out.]

I guess we just found each other at the right time, somehow.

[He makes no move to get up and leave. Honestly, now that he is seated, it feels like a lot of effort to get back up, and he knows Biffy will come and investigate as soon as he wakes up and finds Lyall not there anyway.]

... Thank you.

[In truth, the only reason why Biffy hasn't come sooner? It took positively ages to figure out how to do his hair with these cat ears and figure out how to manage his pants and shirt when he suddenly has a damned cat tail. He really is utterly distressed about what this does for his appearance but he's managing as he makes his way through this. Somehow.

Ugh. Why this glitch?

But honestly, he senses something is wrong with his mate so that is the first place he is going to go. Which means that as soon as he smells him, he heads that way and...

That's...Ulaz? But his scent is...wrong?

Knocking before entering, he steps inside to find the reason for Ulaz's scent. And then the reason for Lyall's state. Concern in his eyes, he goes over to him, ears shifting to show the concern already all over his face.]

Oh Lyall...

[He doesn't need answers. If everyone is glitched then he's already got a good guess for what is going on with this particular glitch.]

You're welcome.

[To be fair, Ulaz was not really that surprised to hear the knock only moments later, looking up to see Biffy enter. Of course the scent is wrong at the moment; he is in a human body. He can also see that Biffy will probably understand what is going on given that he walks in sporting cat ears. Ironic really]

I have gotten all of the injuries possible cleaned up and the ice should help until healing starts. I will let you two speak.

[With that he moves to start cleaning up, still present but not actively listening to them unless they asked for him]

[Lyall doesn't look up when Biffy comes in, and actually hunches down a little further when hears his name being called in that soft, pained voice.

This. This is what he never wanted. Biffy has heard it all before. Back then, when he told his story, he didn't spare any details of the degrading torture he was put through. Not to incite pity - he didn't expect that from Lady Sidheag and Biffy's presence had honestly not been a factor he'd taken in at the time. No, he'd just needed to give the Kingair Alpha a good enough explanation of why he had all but destroyed her pack and family and nothing but the full truth would have been acceptable.

And at the time, Biffy's tears had been... unexpected and yet soothing. No one had ever really cried for him like that. Lyall had still tried to protect himself, tell himself it was pity, only for that to be quickly torn down by Biffy himself.

But at least he'd been safe in the knowledge that Biffy never would have to see him like this.

His back where the clawing was the most severe is bandaged at least, but there's still dried blood running down his legs from the whip lashes on his legs and the internal injuries. He can only guess this was one of the nights where Lord Woolsey had felt particularly sadistic. Because ifbhebhas to be seen at his lowest then why go by half.

Maybe if he closes his eyes harder Biffy will still be asleep and won't have seen it."

[Biffy looks to Ulaz and nods before going to his mate. Despite the fact that it's clear that they are not alone, he cups his face to lift his head up. He looks at that beautiful face and even presses a soft kiss to his lips. Gently, his fingers move through his sandy colored hair.

It's nothing but compassion in his eyes. A desire to be there for the one he loves in a way he couldn't be all those years ago.]

You're alright now, Lyall. I'm here.

[He doesn't even care about his ears and tail anymore. The man that he loves needs him. His mate. His future husband. Honestly...his everything.]

I'm here.

[He knows Lyall heard him but somehow he feels it needs to be said again. For both their sakes.]

[Lyall's brain does register the ears and tail, but almost as an afterthought. he is much more preoccupied with the look on Biffy's face and the kiss he is being given...

And then he hisses softly under his breath, because ouch. Everywhere hurts, Biffy. Absolutely everywhere.

And now that he can focus on something else a little...]

I should probably clean up. This smell is revolting.

[He's covered in dried blood and other unmentionable things, and they probably make the bruises appear even darker and more serious than they are.]

We should get to that then.

[He gives him one more kiss and lightly touches his hair before going over to Ulaz to rest a hand on his shoulder. Because it's important he say something to him as well.]

Thank you for taking care of him.

[Ulaz had to his credit been not paying attention to them during that exchange but he heard Biffy walking over and looked up at the hand on his shoulder]

It is not a problem. I know in the long run it may not do much, but in the short term.

Also if you need any more ice, just let me know.

[That was to Lyall just so he knew he could ask without being an imposition.

Actually, he grabbed a few and handed them to Biffy before he walked away. That should last the rest of the night at least]

Thank you.

[The ice is helping a lot, even if mostly by numbing certain areas so the pain isn't as big, and it will make the bruises fade more quickly.

But now comes the moment he is dreading. It was painful to sit down, and he is already wincing in anticipation of how painful it will be to stand up again.]

Thank you.

[He offers him a smile before going to Lyall. Slipping under one of his arms, he encourages him to lean on him until he has his balance.]

I have you. Just take your time.

[It does take a few minutes for Lyall to be back on his feet, and he's not very steady on them. And once is up...]

No one else is awake yet, are they?

[He is, after all, very naked, and while he doesn't mind that, being seen covered in wounds like this is not something he is looking forward to.]

[He's not entirely sure since he hasn't been all over the ship. So...]

Ulaz? Do you have a blanket we could borrow?

Of course.

[Ulaz moved to the cabinet he had them stored in. Grabbing one of them, he brought it over, unfolding it and helping hold one end of it for them so Biffy could help Lyall wrap it without it making things even more difficult]

[Lyall gratefully accepts the blanket. It's not very gentle on his skin, but it's better than roaming the halls naked.

Once covered, he will walk slowly besides Biffy, leaning heavily on him. And as soon as the bathroom door is closed, he feels his legs all but buckling under him.

Hope you're ready to catch him, Biffy, because he's going down.]

[He most certainly is not going down. Biffy has him in his arms in the blink of an eye, easily carrying him the rest of the way to the showers where he gently sets him down on the floor. Stripping down himself, he goes to help Lyall out of the blanket. All are folded nearby before he starts the water.]

I'm going to bring you to your feet. Just lean against me, alright? I'll support you.

... Alright.

[He is still wincing as Biffy helps him up because it hurts quite a lot to move in any way. But getting clean will probably help a little.

At least this time he has someone to help him. Back then, he had to do this on his own and hope none of the others would stumble upon him.]

[Biffy supports him the entire way through, even using his own body to shield Lyall from the cold water once they've been in there a good long while to make sure they're able to properly clean all of Lyall in so small a space. Lifting him again, he carries him over to get him dried off and himself as well before wrapping him up in the blanket again. A kiss to his forehead and he fetches his clothes so he can get dressed.]

[Once the grime, blood and other body fluids are cleaned away, it does turn out Lyall is... well a bit less hurt than he initially appeared. It used to be that way before at times. He'd be kept shackled and unable to bathe or groom himself for a few days.

The bandages on the claw marks protect them a little at least. The internal bruising and tearing is starting to mend. It's uncomfortable and it will be so for a while. The shackle marks around his ankle appears to be deep. Probably from silver coated manacles of some sort. He remembers that too.

Once he is clean, he huddles in the blanket. He can trust Biffy to take care of the rest, because he is too tired to do... anything, really.]

[The moment he is dressed and hair arranged, he has Lyall back in his arms. This time to carry him all the way to their room where he sets him gently down on the bed and props him up with pillows.]

Let me grab the brush and I'll fix your hair. Then you can get some rest.

[Lyall doesn't protest being carried. He would protest getting his hair brushed, because really, all he wants right now is to sleep, but he knows how much it calms Biffy down to do this, so he keeps his mouth shut.

The last thing he wants, on top of everything else, is to upset Biffy.]

[He doesn't take long with it. He brushes Lyall's hair then gently puts the blanket over him. After that he goes to get undressed himself before sliding under the covers with Lyall so he can curl up against him.]

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