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*Faye tensed a little when he touched her cheek and she glanced away, still unable to hold his gaze. She did follow him back up on deck, but she took her time and when she got there she kept her distance.

Thash had been dead. It wasn't just that he was somewhere else...but that he'd died. And he'd said he missed her but she wondered how much he'd even noticed he'd been gone. It was all ao strange, and she didn't feel comfortable with it all at that moment*

[true, because the passage of time had seemed so quick to him, it probably hadn't had the same effect. The time he was dead had been strange and very disturbing, but he'd had plenty of time on that island to think about it and put it at the back of his mind so he could focus on her when he got back]

[once on the deck, he set the barrel down then tipped it so he could submerge his face and head in the water and take a good 'breath' of it to moisten his dry gills. Then he lifted the whole barrel and dumped it on his body. For a few seconds, he felt blissfully refreshed]

[then the pain started]

[it flared up very quickly in his throat and gills- an intense burning and stinging sensation. Than his whole body felt almost like it was on fire. He screamed hoarsely, grimacing. Then he started to cough as it felt like his throat and lungs might be starting to swell as they burned]

*At his screaming and his coughing, Faye froze completely, her eyes wide and terrified. She didn't move towards him, or try to run away, just stared, her body starting to shake gently*

What? What is it? What is it?

Th...this water...[he choked, falling to one knee] it's poisoned too...

[but it wasn't poisoned. Faye could even check what was spilled all over the deck if she wanted, and she'd find normal sea water. Yet his skin was breaking out and he was clearly in pain. He clung to the railing to prevent falling over completely, his breath coming in tense wheezes]

*Faye walked over to Thash, carefully, and reached down to touch and smell some of the water on the deck. She frowned as she stood beside him, reaching out to touch him, but not quite*

Thash there's...nothing wrong with the water. Just wait right there. Sit down.

*Faye rushed off, fighting back tears and swearing the whole time, then returned with a bottle of water and some pills*

Here, take these.

*She hoped antibiotics and some pain killers would do...something*

[he had difficulty swallowing the pills but eventually got them down thanks to the water. The antibiotic wouldn't really do anything, but the painkillers at least eased his discomfort until the symptoms eventually receded on their own. Thash was significantly worried by then though... Never had he had so much trouble with sea water. And how could the stuff in the barrel possibly have been 'poisoned' too?]

What's happening to me... [he looked at Faye a little helplessly, hoping that class she had taken would give her some insight to what was going on with his body. It itched... He had to try very hard to resist the urge to scratch himself all over]

*Faye could only hold his gaze for a moment before she had to look away. She couldn't stand seeing him look that way, especially not after everything that had happened recently*

I don't know... It's almost like you've had some kind of reaction to the water. But that doesn't make sense.

[it was disheartening she didn't know, but it sounded like she at least had some sort of idea. And no, a reaction to the water didn't make sense...but at least he hadn't reacted to the freshwater she'd given him for the pills. He'd be fine if he could just get to some freshwater sometime soon, then]

[he stood up slowly, perhaps feeling even worse than before, but at least his itchy skin was a little more moist. He was more concerned about her, and what she'd been through the last couple of weeks. Seeing this little incident with the water probably wasn't helping]

Are you okay?

Okay? You're asking if I'm okay?!

*Faye looked outraged at the thought. Now that he was standing and not so obviously in pain it was easier for her to get her feelings out. And there were a lot of them*

You DIED, Thash. You were killed. Then you're supposed to come back, but no... Stay away for nearly weeks, leaving me all depressed and guilty and hating everything! Do you have any idea how much I drank when you were gone? Then you come back and pull this stunt with the poisoned water and finally you ask me if I'm OKAY?!

Well, I'm not. I'm not okay one bit.

*She'd been getting gradually closer as she ranted, until eventually she was nearly standing on his toes and prodding her finger hard into his chest*

[of course most of that stuff wasn't his fault. But he didn't feel the need to say that because he knew she knew it. She just needed to express herself]

I know you've been through a lot, baby...and I'm sorry. It may not have seemed as king to me but I still missed you and wasn't happy about it...[he looked down a bit, then took her pointing hand in his hand]

Will you let me make it up to you? We are right next to an island that's great for relaxing...I think you could use some pampering.

*When he held her hand in his, Faye instantly fell against him, resting her head against his chest as she held herself close. Her shoulders shook as she began to cry, a steady stream but silent*

I just...don't want you to leave me. Not ever. I couldn't stand it.

[he felt her sadness seep into him and he sighed. He thought about what it would have been like if they were reversed and he'd spent two weeks without her, wondering if he'd ever see her again. It made him tear up a bit and he hugged her, holding her tightly close]

I don't want to leave you...ever

Then don't. We have to do everything we can to stay together. Whatever happens.

*Faye looked up at him again, her expression fiercely determined rather than upset. She blinked, aware that her mascara was probably smudged, but not caring*

Right?

Yes. Absolutely right.

[a conversation came to mind that he'd had with Marco...Marco had done sort of big plans for this world. He wasn't sure what, but it sounded like he was going to try to take people where they wanted to go if this world ended. Of course, Thash had asked to stay with Faye, wherever she went. It didn't matter where]

And now I've really got it in for Jones, keeping me away from you for so long...he's going to pay

Good.

*Faye managed a tight little smile, then stepped back from him slightly, her hands still touching his arms*

Come on. You need food, and rest. Otherwise you're going to be too tired to kiss me...

Yeah...and water that's not gonna burn me...that fresh water seemed okay

[he was starting to wonder if that, too, was jones' doing]

*Faye led the way downstairs. With her back to Thash she allowed her expression to relax, because she was really worried, chewing her lip as she thought it over*

Maybe...you caught something from - or maybe it's some kind of after effect.

*In the galley, Faye went straight away to getting a jug of fresh water, and putting together a tray full of fish, meats, bread, cheese, and she put it in front of him, doing her best not to look anxious*

[he hadn't expected her to go through the trouble of getting all that but smiled warmly]

Thanks, sweetheart...you're eating too right?

[he dug right in, realizing how hungry and thirsty he was]

*Faye smiled brightly when he called her sweetheart, but before she got teary eyed again she turned round swiftly to fetch herself some food*

Eating is a good idea... I haven't done much of that lately...

*She sighed as she made herself a plate of bread etc, and brought over more for Thash*

Just in case you need it.

Thanks...[he smiled in gratitude and continued to inhale the food and whatever water was available. It was a good thing they were near an island to restock fresh water because he might just drink all of it]

[but despite his apparent focus on nourishing himself, he was watching her...just appreciating being with her again]

*Faye just picked at her food here and there, but soon got up more of an appetite, working through a decent meal. Eventually she got up to make some time, glancing back at Thash frequently as if to make sure he was still there*

Feeling any better...?

Yeah, definitely. Skin is still dry and itchy, but at least I'm not starving it wasting away from a lack of drinking water anymore...

[he looked at her more seriously]

How about you? Feeling any better?

*Faye sat down with the tea things and stirred a spoon round her cup. She managed to give him a small smile, her foot reaching out to him under the table*

A bit. I just - this isn't really how I imagined it would be when you got back. It feels weirder than I expected.

I know...and I'm sorry I'm in such crappy condition or I'd be massaging you myself right now...but I think after a short stay on the island I'll be better.

[he looked down at his hand, at how dry the skin still looked. Being part shark had it's disadvantages at times]

We could find you a pool. Would that help? It'd be water but not sea water...

*Faye stared down at her tea, hands clasping a little too tightly around the cup*

Are you going to be okay...?

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