Transmutation Interlude 12 - RL Hospital Log PPTH
Edward started off asleep. He's unconscious, on his back, an IV draining into his arm. He's wearing blue hospital scrubs because his clothes are trashed. On the table beside his bed, where there is a water pitcher and a glass for him, as well as a remote, are his personal effects. One state alchemist watch, a set of six earrings and a small repair
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She waited the long hours in the uncomfortable plastic chairs in the waiting room. Finally, it was her turn to see him.
She padded softly into the room, her cabbie hat held in both hands.
"Hello, Edward." She forced a smile. "How are you feeling?"
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"I'm alright." He said and gave a weak smile. "Could...go for lunch, right?"
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"I'm afraid you're probably going to be on a mostly liquid diet for the next few days," she said, taking a seat in a nearby chair. She set her hat on her lap and reached for Edward's left hand. "But I promise to treat you to Aiya's, once you're well enough."
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He held onto her hand and made an attempt to squeeze it. It was feeble, his usual strength sapped. It would take awhile to get his strength back. "Win was here..." He coughed. "They're okay."
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"I know. I brought them. I figured you wanted to see them first thing. After all, I can't think of anyone else who would qualify as 'immediate family'."
Which was true, in Alphonse's case. He was related to Edward by blood (despite the lack of blood in his new form), and Winry was practically their sister...
"I've talked to the doctor. He said your condition was stable, but I don't think you're going to leave here any earlier than four days... if you're lucky."
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Edward complained a little but he held onto Naoto, letting out a sigh. "Didn't lose her earrings though. I'm glad for that."
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"It's not your fault. You can't... control emotions that easily..."
She glanced toward the pile of earrings on the bedside table.
"Did you make those for her?"
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As it was, Kanji was also waiting his turn to see Edward.
"You know... I've been thinking about getting another set of piercings." She placed one finger behind her ear, showcasing the steel earrings that Edward had made for her. "Just above the ones I have now. What do you think? Would it look good on me?"
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"It'd look good on you if you want them. Winry has them four and two. Looks good on her, I think." Talking was making him cough a little but he wasn't going to stop.
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"Of course I'm still wearing them. You made them for me, didn't you?"
She nodded, smiling at his enthusiasm. It made her even more confident in her decision. But the smile faded a bit when Edward began to cough.
"Do you want me to get you a drink of water?"
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Her brows furrowed a bit as she took in Edward's current condition. He was hooked up to an IV solution, full of painkillers. She wouldn't be surprised if he ended up falling asleep in the middle of their conversation. It had happened to her a few times before.
"You did. That's going to take at least a month to heal completely. Once you're out of the hospital, you'll need to spend some time convalescing before you get back on the road again."
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"I'm sure I can do this in a week. I'll be fine by then. You'll see. Just...it's just a scratch. And cracked ribs are nothing."
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Naoto's lips thinned to a severe line. "I'm not going to let you charge back into the fray until you've made a full recovery, and a week is certainly not enough time for that."
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It's not just flippancy. Admitting weakness is not Ed's strong point and being weak, falling down and staying down might mean the end to everything.
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