open your eyes

Venom didn’t allow Aliana to start off with any high hopes as she gave up any more information she might have obscured. Her affliction was mysterious, and her future remained uncertain. Venom trusted Aliana as she leaned forward and the woman sought her permission to touch her. The healer was given a slight nod, giving Aliana privileges she wouldn’t be allowed if Chimera’s word hadn’t backed her actions.

She had the gentle but firm touch of a healer, knowing exactly how to manipulate her patient for comfort and efficiency. There was a very long silence as Aliana took her time in observing, before deciding further testing was needed. Venom remained open to her actions, however nervous she felt when the fire was brought very close to her face. Venom remained still while the little healer did her tests and learned what she could of her own devices.

Eventually the woman would form her opinion, first complimenting Ashen’s healers before explaining herself, very similarly to the diagnosis she was given before. There were still no real answers, but Aliana was positive about what she saw. She was quite hopeful that this would be a temporary experience. Venom didn’t want to get her own hopes up, but it would give her an excuse to put off a potential massive change that didn’t need to happen.

"I appreciate your opinion, Aliana. I hope that you are not being too optimistic on my part.” Venom returned politely. "And thank you for taking the time to see me. Fate willing, you are correct.”

"Venom"