Health

*Beep* *Beep* *Beep* *Beep* Jethro, Grand Wizard: "All levels seem to be as they should be. Good physical muscle structure. Good levels of sugars and water. Standard heart rate. All other tests seem to show normal results for an Alicorn of your age." King Artemis: "Well that's good to hear. Was worried that worse could be going wrong with my body. At least it is able to function as it should. Even with the increase of sour news hitting us all lately." Jethro: "Indeed. You are very fortunate. Please hold still a moment. I require a blood sample for the final test." King Artemis: "Gah! Do you have to jab it in without a single bit of care?" Jethro: "Standard shows of complaining aren't very kingly your majesty. Please hold a moment as I await results." *Ten Minutes Later* Jethro: "Well it isn't the best of news. Wasn't sure if we'd be expecting change to begin with, but it is still disheartening to see not even the slightest improvement." King Artemis: "I take it my blood sample showed no good news from that comment then? How much has my Arcane decreased in my bloodstream?" Jethro: "Given the results currently compared to last month? Three percent of your Arcane has decreased. You are at as permanent eighty seven percent blood rate due to Arcane lose." "Sire, although this condition is taking its time? It won't be long until you start weakening. Unable to eat as much. No use or reply of energy. Constant sleepiness. I'd give it half to a full year before you are completely bed-ridden. After that? You'll be slowly awaiting your end." King Artemis: "Similar to my Mother. It truly does sound tragic. Such a unfortunate way to go. The Universe is indeed cruel at times." Jethro: "Indeed. With this grave news, I'd suggest putting all effort in preparation. Yourself as well as the Queen seek a goal to kill an evil creature and take hold of their Arcane. In theory? That should grant you your health back. Not a complete cure, but you'll live for much longer. Even then, it's just a hopeful expectation. Not a guarantee. Because of this? Lesa needs to be prepped for the case that she might have to fully take over the Kingdom. At least until Princess Lilith is old enough to aide." King Artemis: "I see. Yes, that'd be the smart thing to do. Prepare the Kingdom for her reign if worse comes to worse." Jethro: "I'd also like to heavily advise in contacting your Brother. I understand you two are in a rough viewpoint between you both. However, losing his Brother again is something I'm not sure Prince Solaris can deal with a second go. We are talking about you being gone for good. That is something that shouldn't be sprung onto him suddenly. There is no telling how it could effect his psyche if not prepared." King Artemis: "......" Jethro: "Artemis. I understand you have more then accepted your fate. No matter the outcomes, you accept the shortened life you have. Whether it be two years or twelve. However you must remember that you aren't exactly alone. You have a wife and child. Allies. Comrades. A brother and possible sister-in-law. You have Lunars. You have a Kingdom that, believe it or not, relies on you. Accepting your death is one thing, but don't do it out of thinking it the Universe will. Sometimes? The Universe makes the wrong decisions. And I don't believe your time is up just yet. Therefore, I advise you to also not accept it, until you are in it."