abyssdressing | Alive and kicking, I see

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Alive and kicking, I see

[You get no warning and no chance to prepare.

Nephry didn't get those things either, when her home was attacked!

Now she's there near the front of a building, staggering a little ways until she sinks to her knees. For a while she'll try to keep herself upright with her arm. If no one finds her fast enough, she'll fail at that, too.]

[[ooc: Testing a something. Hello ADR!]]

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Yes. This is a strange world, but not an unpleasant one. [He notices the smile, but doesn't comment.] Right now, the most important thing is for you to get some more rest and recover quickly.

Of course. You're right. [As usual.] ...But I'll be fine, Jade. Unless you're lying about the severity of my injuries.

[Oh this is for real a smile.]

I wasn't. [He's actually somewhat surprised by the amount of concern he's feeling.] But I'm not sure where we can locate a Seventh Fonist right now. It's better to be careful.

The others...aren't here? Tear, or the Princess?

[All of that aside, she is tired. It shows in the slump of her shoulders, and the drawn and pale look on her face.]

Some of them should be, but I'm not sure where they live, or if they were transported back to their own world. [He shakes his head slightly.] There'll be enough to discuss this tomorrow. The bedrooms are upstairs. Pick whichever one you want.

[Nephry nods slowly, using the couch to brace herself while she stands. ...She has no nightclothes to speak of, but right now it doesn't matter that much.

She does stop when she reaches the stairs.]

I'm glad you were here, Jade.

[and then slowly ascends them.]

[Jade stares at her, bemused. Fortunately, he's spared the trouble of needing to come up with a reply. He watches without comment as she disappears from view. After awhile, he'll get up from the couch to search through the house, seeing if there's anything he needs to buy.]

[He'll check on Nephry once before going to bed himself.]

[He wakes up early next morning and quickly prepares some food before heading upstairs to check on Nephry again, frowning at her wounds. If you're still asleep, he'll reach out to give you a gentle shake on the shoulder.]

[Both times he checks on her, he'll find a sound-asleep governor. In the morning, though, that shake gets a definite reaction. Nephry opens her eyes and half-sits quickly, looking around the room]

Did something happen?

Calm down. Everything is fine. [Jade keeps his voice calm and soothing, as if he's talking to a skittish lab animal. Although that might not be the best comparison.]

[Did he really talk that way to the animals and monsters he experimented on? If Nephry knew that she would probably be afraid, right now. A gentle Jade is still unnerving on some level.

But for the most part? It does calm her down, and when her rational mind catches up, she holds her head in her hand for a moment.]

My apologies, Jade. I suppose I overslept?

It's perfectly fine. You needed the rest. How are you feeling today?

Better. ...I still have a headache, but...things seem much clearer this morning.

Good. [He leans closer to inspect the bandages.] Shall I bring breakfast up for you?

[they look good. No signs of trouble. The thought of food still doesn't sit well with her.]

If it's something small. And not heavy. ...I can always join you downstairs.

I'd prefer that you don't exert yourself unnecessarily. [He is not being overprotective. He's not. Really.] Do pancakes sound fine?

[They sound heavy. But what can she do?]

Just one, perhaps.

[[ooc: This is my best guess at what that was supposed to say!]]

[ooc: were you sleep-typing? :'D ]

[He nods and turns to leave. After a minute or two, he'll be back with a pancake and a steaming mug of tea.]

[[ooc: I have distinct and conscious memories of answering. ...I just had no idea I'd typod like that.]]

Thank you. ["You really don't need to go to all this trouble" isn't something Jade will appreciate or respond to. So, she doesn't say it. It's better to just eat, slowly, and savor that tea.]

It's no problem. [He's brought up a cup of tea for himself and sips at it as he waits for Nephry to finish, savouring the quiet.]

[The quiet is lovely. Peaceful, and calm...and spent with her brother. The man she has seen more of in the past year than she had in the previous seven. ...The man who seems to have changed a great deal, once and for all. It's enough to make her smile as she finishes her tea and leans back against the head of the bed.]

[He's smiling too, amused.] For someone injured, you certainly seem happy.

Make no mistake, I'm worried about what's happening in Keterburg in my absence.

...But I could well have been injured and alone, instead.

With luck, your absence won't be noticed. Time works in strange ways.

[Going to avoid that other part for now. Saying something touching and sentimental is not his style.]

...Won't be- [No. No more questions. He'd already explained quite a bit, and why risk disrupting his good mood? She's quiet for another short while, before her eyes focus on the clothes she's wearing - with a bit of blood still on them, and everything.]

I don't suppose you'll permit me to go far enough to purchase clean clothing.

If you insist, I can't stop you. [Eyeing you carefully.] You seem to be well enough.

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