[With Teddy on his shoulder, Billy has a pretty good view of what happens, and it's only because he was able to see the spirit or whatever it was with his magic before that he actually sees the shard leave Teddy's body. He watches it with cautious wonder, trying to sort out what it is and how it could have even gotten there, but he's immediately distracted when Teddy goes limp.
It's only quick reflexes that keeps them both off the floor, as Billy's hands shift up to catch Teddy beneath the arms and support him with a startled cry for his attention. Too much dead weight and not enough physical strength is his downfall, though, and after a shaky, frightened moment, Billy eases himself down to his knees, cradling Teddy against him to check his vitals. Pulse is good, breathing okay, eyes clear... most importantly, he seems so at peace. And for the first time in days, Billy feels like he can finally breathe a little easier. He won't feel completely reassured until Teddy is awake and talking to him again, as himself, but despite Teddy's unconsciousness, he'll hope for the best and take it as a good sign.
With Teddy tucked up against his side, Billy glances around until he spots the crystal, abandoned and glowing faintly against the carpeted floor. Halfway mesmerized, Billy reaches out for it, then bites his lip and withdraws, instead murmuring a chant to create a tiny magical dome around it. Until he knows more about this, and until he's certain that Teddy's alright, he doesn't want to take any chances of this happening again. For now, he'll just wait it out until Teddy's ready to wake up.
At the very least, though... they're both safe at last.]
[action, june 9th]
It's only quick reflexes that keeps them both off the floor, as Billy's hands shift up to catch Teddy beneath the arms and support him with a startled cry for his attention. Too much dead weight and not enough physical strength is his downfall, though, and after a shaky, frightened moment, Billy eases himself down to his knees, cradling Teddy against him to check his vitals. Pulse is good, breathing okay, eyes clear... most importantly, he seems so at peace. And for the first time in days, Billy feels like he can finally breathe a little easier. He won't feel completely reassured until Teddy is awake and talking to him again, as himself, but despite Teddy's unconsciousness, he'll hope for the best and take it as a good sign.
With Teddy tucked up against his side, Billy glances around until he spots the crystal, abandoned and glowing faintly against the carpeted floor. Halfway mesmerized, Billy reaches out for it, then bites his lip and withdraws, instead murmuring a chant to create a tiny magical dome around it. Until he knows more about this, and until he's certain that Teddy's alright, he doesn't want to take any chances of this happening again. For now, he'll just wait it out until Teddy's ready to wake up.
At the very least, though... they're both safe at last.]