Ophidian moved over to lay Syrenka in her crib and then he moved over to Monia and sank down to look her in the eyes.<span style="color: #006600">"for the record, the second i heard that Karrie was in trouble i was going to charge off and rescue her... but that other Ophidian showed up to stop me and tell me what was going on and even if i didn't agree with him it was still wise to stop and listen. i hate that she is suffering as much as you do but his plan does have a solid foundation. often times as a doctor i have to hurt people to heal them. a broken bone must be set right even if that means i have to re-break it because it has partially healed in the wrong position. and you have seen me sedate people who needed my help but were too afraid to let me help them."</span>he placed his hands over hers but did not try to loosen her grip on the robe.<span style="color: #006600">"Karrie has to be willing to accept help or no one can truly help her and he assured me that he is watching over her to keep her safe and alive."</span><br/><br/>Ophidian frowned before he shrugged.<span style="color: #ff8000">"yer so lost you don't even know which way is up anymore..."</span>he flinched slightly but let her hurt herself since that was her choice and despite the pain her toes would survive.<span style="color: #ff8000">"lass, ye can't even walk yet, ye go crawlin around in tha snow yer gonna die."</span>he stood up to follow her but he stopped to dig in a closet and he tossed a pair of boots and a jacket at her.<span style="color: #ff8000">"ye be takin those at least, i aint havin yer death hauntin me the rest of my life ye daft woman."</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>