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Post by The Man on Nov 3, 2008 12:23:34 GMT -5
"Thank you for that," ::Xavier said gratefully, referring to the lunch she had brought. In reference to her question, he sighed softly.:: "The spasms are far worse than phantom pain."
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Post by Mystique on Nov 3, 2008 12:30:47 GMT -5
She came over, setting the tray on his desk in front of him. "Is it because of the atrophy making the muscles tight?" She asked curiously.
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Post by The Man on Nov 3, 2008 12:36:09 GMT -5
"In part, yes," ::Xavier nodded in confirmation of that. The atrophy had made it such that most of the muscles had never grown properly post-adolescence.::
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Post by Mystique on Nov 3, 2008 12:39:20 GMT -5
"Do you think if I massaged the muscles they would be less tense and painful?" She asked, concerned. She didn't want him to experience pain and discomfort because of this healing process, and would do all she could to help. Even if he was uncomfortable with anyone touching his lower half.
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Post by The Man on Nov 3, 2008 13:03:09 GMT -5
"I do not think that will help," ::Physical therapy might, in fact, but Xavier was uncomfortable with being touched below the waist due to the handicap.::
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Post by Mystique on Nov 3, 2008 13:06:58 GMT -5
Raven pulled her chair closer to where he sat and reached out to grasp his hand gently. "Charles, I know you're uncomfortable with being touched below the waist. But I also wish for you to not experience pain that's resulting from this."
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Post by The Man on Nov 3, 2008 13:25:34 GMT -5
"Growing pains," ::Xavier murmured. He spoke louder, addressed her rather than himself.:: "I take painkillers; it will be fine."
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Post by Mystique on Nov 3, 2008 13:30:46 GMT -5
She squeezed his hand gently, her concern for him evident on her face. "I worry about you, Charles," She said sincerely.
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Post by The Man on Nov 3, 2008 13:33:35 GMT -5
::Xavier returned the squeeze.:: "I know you do."
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Post by Mystique on Nov 3, 2008 13:37:48 GMT -5
"We'll get through this," She promised him. She knew they would. Everything would be fine. "Perhaps we ought to consult Henry about starting physical therapy."
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Post by The Man on Nov 3, 2008 13:48:10 GMT -5
::The thought had crossed Xavier's mind before.:: "I might this weekend."
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Post by Mystique on Nov 3, 2008 13:50:02 GMT -5
Raven leaned over and brushed her lips across his cheek. "Don't let me keep you from your tea and sandwich. You must be hungry."
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Post by The Man on Nov 3, 2008 16:24:52 GMT -5
"Have you eaten already?" ::Xavier asked. It was always a bit peculiar to eat in front of another.::
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Post by Mystique on Nov 3, 2008 16:42:22 GMT -5
She nodded to affirm that; she had eaten lunch with Abigail almost an hour ago. "Yes, I have," She told him. "I made a chicken salad for myself and Abigail's favorite fruit for her lunch."
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Post by The Man on Nov 3, 2008 16:51:32 GMT -5
::That meant that Xavier would simply have to eat his lunch without her joining him. He reached for the tea first.:: "Has she been fussy?"
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