Put Your Back Into It

It was a matter of pride for Thiul to always appear as fearless and strong as possible, as it was how she had been raised. It was always uncomfortable for her when she felt fear, no matter what the cause of it was. And now she was more scared than she had been in years, as she arrived to Gwyn's residence with Titus.

Liun's disappearance had really put a stop to almost any projects Thiul had had going on, and pursuing this possible way to heal her condition had been among those projects. But now Liun was back, and even though Thiul had been fussing over him ever since he came back she was now ready to try and heal herself. Even if she was secretly terrified of the possibility that it would make her legs even worse.

Thiul looked like she had been stressing and losing sleep, which she had. She had bags under her eyes and her clothes were slightly disheveled, although Thiul had done her best to look at least somehow presentable. She had only slept for few hours last night, having been too busy listing all the possible outcomes for this encounter.
Thiul materialized her cane and would let Titus lead the way to the front door, following after him and quietly using his presence to reassure herself. Thiul regretted neglecting Titus these past few months, and even though they had been to a date in the form of going to the show Titus had gifted her a ticket for Thiul had decided to make it up for him whether this worked or not.

It was impressive, how the bushes on Gwyn Drakenhardts property still managed to bloom in this winter weather. Suppose it was to be expected from a nature dragon. The whole place smelled like...vitality. Thiul had never met Gwyn, since the man had strongly refused the check Thiul had requested from all the Drakenhardt members. Thiul wondered if the owner reflected the image this place was painting.

Aggressive? Thiul raised a brow at that, Titus was saying that to her of all people? But she trusted his judgement and nodded. Thiul wasn't so rude, or stupid, that she would start flexing on another dragon's property.
"So I can expect him to be the complete opposite of you?"
Thiul asked with the slightest smile.

Air about him? Thiul was well aware of what kind of airs about them dragons could have, and when Gwyn did open the door she was...bit surprised. Why had she been worried over how she looked when Gwyn opened the door looking like he had only just now woken up. Or maybe he had. Gwyn also looked slightly like Titus, there was family resemblance. And naturally Gwyn had red hair, that was no surprise.

Thiul stood a bit straighter as Titus introduced her, not bothering to smile but her expression was softer than usual.
"Pleasure. The offer is still open if you change your mind."
Thiul was even more interested studying Gwyn's powers and constitution, especially now since she knew that he could do.

Thiul stepped in and looked around as they walked. The houseplants were no surprise, and all in all the house looked like she had expected Gwyn's house to look like. And as they arrived in the living room and Gwyn offered tea Thiul shook her head.
"I hate to rush ahead, but I would like to get started as soon as possible. Surely you understand."
Thiul really wanted to skip all the niceties and how do you dos and tea and such, she had never been good with them anyway. But what she had been for most of her life was weak-legged, and if this man was the solution to that and he was right in front of her Thiul didn't want to waste any time. And her determined expression said as much. Although behind her back, where she rested her hands against the small of her back, Thiul was squeezing her hands into fists.

Thiul ignored the look the two men exchanged, since it didn't seem like either of them was going to delay this session. Thiul appreciated it in her own way. And so as Gwyn gestured for Thiul to move over to the kitchen table she complied and hopped up to sit on the edge, as she assumed Gwyn wanted her to get on top of the table.

"My spine was nearly severed in half in my youth, and my own regenerative abilities are keeping the injury halted in this certain stage, so it won't worsen. Or that is my theory, backed up by my colleagues. I was told you could momentarily boost my regenerative abilities, and my body would merely finish what it is keeping halted."
Thiul explained, at the same time wondering at the back of her mind if Gwyn would truly be able to give someone cancer. Damnit, she wanted to research his abilities.
These thoughts were to distract Thiul from the shaking her body wanted to do, and she lay her hands against the table firmly to also prevent that.

Sure, normally Huilu would've blinked at Gwyn drinking from a flower vase, with the flower still in it. But right now her mind was occupied to say the least, as she waited for Gwyn to do his thing, so to say. And he did. As Gwyn set his hand on Thiul's shoulder without saying a word at first Thiul thought he was going to say he couldn't help her. But instead Thiul experienced a strange feeling of vitality and energy. She didn't dare say anything, rather she closed her eyes, trying to feel what was happening in her body.

And before Thiul realized it it was over. Now she blinked at Gwyn, with a confused, surprised, hopeful and irritated expression. That grin on his face was almost as irritating as Titus'. As an answer to his question Thiul hopped off the table, and the moment her feet touched the ground Thiul could tell. Her legs were back to normal. And probably to the surprise of both the men she reached behind her back and under her shirt, feeling her lower back. The scar was still there. Good. Thiul did not want to lose it.
"My spine is healed."
Thiul said, her voice eerily calm. She was in shock, and she stared at Gwyn with an unreadable expression. He had done something Thiul had thought impossible in just few minutes. She had almost given up hope, if it weren't for Titus bringing her here.
"Are you certain you won't let me research your abilities?"
Thiul asked, still in bit of a shock, and she was slightly worried over how she would react after the shock wore off.