How resourceful. Self-reliance doesn't seem to be very marketable in this world, so far from what I've seen!

[which has its ups and downs. no matter to him! anyway--]

That's what you want, isn't it?

[behold: pharmacy, right across the busy street. goodness, no one can really get lost in search of things, can they? not when everything has its title spelled out in giant, glowing signage.

now...how can Xellos possibly Help this poor, injured woman out as she continues to decline in vigor. maybe teleport across the street?

no -- better idea.]

Well, then!

[he makes a series of quick and decisive movements, some of which involve a surprise yanking-free of her arm, and then an even surprisinger suprise of ducking to hoist her up like a proper princess, secured further by getting his staff held under her knees as he merrily trots into traffic.

somehow, said traffic avoids him, even if a couple cars screech and skid and bump into parked cars to do said avoiding.]