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[Gojyo wakes up, groaning a little and rubbing at the wound underneath the bandages on his chest and his shirt, even though he knows he shouldn't. He blinks up at the ceiling and tilts his head almost comically with a confused look on his face. What a weird roof...and what a weird...chair
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[After a few moments he arrives in Jeep about ten feet away. He focuses his chi and blasts it at the skeletons.]
I got here just in time. Are you alright Gojyo?
[Hakkai is in his youkai form and his eye and stomache are bleeding profusely, he looks how he did when the first met. Although Hakkai has his everything-is~just~fine smile.
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Hakkai! What happened to you? Merciful Goddess...We need to get you to a doctor!
[He doesn't even notice the vines on Hakkai's face, or his lengthened ears or his claws. This is different from the first time they met since he knows Hakkai now, has been through many things with him. He's staring at the youkai's injuries looking like he's about to cry.]
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[He places his hand on Gojyo's shoulder to assure him that he was just fine.]
It's this place, it affects people strangely. That's why I have this appearance, even with my power limiters. It's like this every other week.
[He notices more skeletons are coming. He smiles to Gojyo.]
We should get out of here. Shall we?
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Once Hakkai is in the driver's though, Gojyo can't help but stare at him, shivers running down his spine at so much blood. Even if he says he's alright, he can't help but think of Cho Gonou and the week he's spent by the unconscious man's side.]
...Are you sure you're OK, Hakkai?
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Yes, I was like this two weeks ago as well, and last week I was normal again.
[He isn't sure if saying that would make Gojyo worry more, but at the very least he is being honest about it.]
I'm glad to see you, but I'm not glad that you are trapped here. I don't know what happened to Sanzo or Goku. Fortunately, when I woke up here Jeep was with me.
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[It's nothing new; the ikkou always gets split up and manages to find each other. But the way Hakkai says it is unnerving. Gojyo fishes a cigarette out of the pack in his pants pocket and lights up, but keeps worried eyes trained on Hakkai. He's not OK but it's kind of hard to tell what's wrong exactly when all he can see are blood and vines and Hakkai moving easily even though he's injured.]
What's the deal with this place anyway? I thought we're here to get rid of some youkai but...it's not like that, is it?
[He turns to his side so that he's facing Hakkai, trying to be casual about draping an arm over his backrest and reaching out for his friend's shoulder, squeezing a little. Nope, definitely not a dream.]
Where the hell are we?
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For starters this place is called Lucerne. Every other week something called the distortion takes place and monsters come out. I too thought they were Youkai at first, but my experiences here tell me otherwise. Also this distortion changes people. I don't exactly know why or how, but it seems to set painful reminders...
[Hakkai glances down at his belly which bares the mark of his sins. The blood oozing through his shirt. And to lighten the mood he smiles again.]
I got a job here teaching first graders and it's not easy in this condition. I do hope I don't frighten them.
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[His tone is teasing but the crease on his forehead tells he's feeling otherwise. Gojyo doesn't understand all of that's happening--and if he isn't smoking he's pretty sure he should have a slight headache by now--but he knows that this is bad. 'Sets painful reminders', huh? This is definitely not the kind of town for his friend.]
How'd we get here anyway? I don't...remember anything. Did that fucking fortune-teller do this?
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I can't be sure if he is responsible for this. I've been here for a couple months now and I haven't seen any signs of him. I don't believe we are even near India, or Shangri-la for that matter.
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A couple of months..?
[His arm drops from the backrest and he rubs at his wound again, and winces at the dull pain the action brings. Nope, still fresh. He can't have possibly fallen into a comma that lasted for months without it healing, can he? Gojyo frowns.]
Hakkai...I'm pretty sure it hasn't been months since that creepy doll. What are you talking about?
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Gojyo,you're hurt. Please let me heal you.
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While you're injured like that? [Never mind that the wound really did seem to be there just for show.] No way!
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[Gojyo gasps softly as he feels a familiar warmth spread across his chest. He frowns and wraps one of his hands around Hakkai's wrist, pulling it gently away and placing it back on Jeep's steering wheel.]
Leave it, it's fine. Let's just get out of here, OK? Where are you guys staying?
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