R Figaro (How To Use A Knife) “Heal Me With Your Hands” (Walpurgis 2022)

[odorekijin]

“Heal Me With Your Hands”

 

[Manor—Living room]

Figaro: Ahhh…

Akira: Figaro? What has you sighing like that?

Figaro: I’m just a little worn out. Walpurgisnacht was only a few evenings ago after all, I’m sure you can empathise with my predicament, yes?

Akira: Hm-hm, I do; you had to listen to all those wizards with their fair share of troubles at the feast…

Figaro: I don’t hate being relied on—on the contrary—but it's far too many people for a single man to handle for a whole night, don’t you think? I’m not the young man I used to be.

Akira: You did your best in upholding such a difficult role, so make sure to get plenty of rest today, okay?

(It's pretty rare to see Figaro this worn out... I wish there was something I could do for him…)

…I have an idea! I could give you a massage! How does that sound?

Figaro: Ahaha, I wouldn’t say no to receive such care from our Master Sage.

Akira: Consider it a gesture in return for all the help you always provide us with.

Figaro: Thank you for your concern—I’ll take your word for it then, and leave you to work your magic.

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(A few moments later)

Figaro: I feel completely rejuvenated, and it’s only thanks to you, Master Sage.

Akira: I’m glad I could be of help to you.

Figaro: Would you like to join me for a cup of tea? I was thinking of brewing some of those nice tea leaves I got the other day.

Doctor Figaro will even sprinkle his very own sugar, just for this occasion—consider it a little thank-you gift for giving me a shoulder massage.

Akira: Thank you very much! I’d be delighted to eat your...

…Wait, now that I think about it, wouldn’t you have felt better if you ate your own sugar rather than being massaged…

Figaro: Hm? Apologies, I wasn’t listening, Master Sage.

Oh, by the way, your massage was immensely therapeutic. Next time I find myself exhausted, could I ask for your services again? Pretty please?