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[not_meatbuns]

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[Action, June 24]

[yellowthirteen]

[It's been several days since Mu's attack. Thirteen had been badly injured when Kusanagi showed up outside of House 48, having been stabbed through the chest. Miraculously, the injury didn't kill him.... it probably should've. But it didn't, having missed his heart.

But he was in bad shape for awhile. If it wasn't for healing magic, he'd still be in critical condition. But for now, he's at home in his bed, sitting up straight. His chest was normally wrapped up in bandages to keep the wound protected, even though the internal damage had been healed through magic. Still, he had lost a significant amount of blood and really wasn't allowed up and about.

...And if nothing else, he had the best doctor he could ask for on staff at the house. In fact, she was in the midst of using Nala's power to help speed up the process again, before moving onto more conventional treatment.

He doesn't say anything yet, though he does make a relieved noise at Nala's healing energies going to work.]

[Action, June 24]

[not_meatbuns]

[The relieved noise, rather than reassuring Litchi that the magic is helping, just reminds her of the sheer amount of damage he's sustained. Biting her lip slightly, she tries to focus what energy she has into making sure she heals as much as she can. He's come a long way, of course, but he lost far too much blood. He can only heal so much on his own, given the circumstances.

Exhausted as she is, she's determined to do anything she can to help. The worst may be over, but there's still some ways to go. And that terrifies her. She came so close to losing him...

The spell losing power for a moment, she shakes her head and forces herself to concentrate again until the strain is too much. Then she settles back in her seat to rest for a moment. If only she could do more.]

...Does that feel any better?

[Action, June 24]

[yellowthirteen]

Yeah, it does. Thank you, Litchi.

[He looks over to her and she looks exhausted, frayed around the edges. A sympathetic look crosses his face.]

...Don't push yourself too much. You still need to rest too, you know.

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[not_meatbuns]

I... I know. But I can't rest at all until I know you're alright.

[She can't sit still if there's any doubt in her mind, after all. Taking off her glasses - very carefully, so that she doesn't accidentally jolt the cracked left lens - she rubs her eyes to clear the grogginess. She can't afford to be tired now. She hasn't even gone to check in on Tsubaki yet.

Forcing a smile in a lame attempt to mask her worry, she goes for a gentle teasing tone.]

I'll be fine. I just need you to make sure you get better soon, hm?

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[yellowthirteen]

[...He knows she's still worried. The smile and teasing doesn't fool him. But he smiles back to her reassuringly as he reaches over to grasp her hand gently.]

I will. And I am alright. [And a gentle squeeze of her hand.] But I would rest better knowing that you're not running yourself ragged on my behalf.

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[not_meatbuns]

[It's probably a little silly that the gentle squeeze is making tears prick at her eyes. But she can't help herself. It's been a long week.]

...I'll try. [And here she ducks her head to try to keep her composure, her grip on his hand tightening just a bit. No sense in breaking down about this. The worst is over. Everything is fine.] I'm sorry. I know I shouldn't push it this much.

[But she's just so afraid of losing him that she can't really help herself.]

[Action, June 24]

[yellowthirteen]

[He notices her trying to keep her composure. This has been a hard week, for all of them. He still has questions... but they can wait for the moment.]

...Then do me a favor. Tonight, just... take it easy. Don't fret or worry too much. If you want to, come in here and read with me. As long as you can just take your mind off things for a little while, that's all I ask.

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[not_meatbuns]

[Small and shaky as it is, the smile that twitches onto her lips is a genuine one.]

Okay. I promise. [The smile falters a bit.] You won't mind the company, will you? After all, you still need your rest...

[Because she makes so much noise when she's in here reading, right.]

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[yellowthirteen]

[He snorts a laugh and just looks at her slightly incredulously.]

You're really asking me if I'd mind your company.

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[not_meatbuns]

[...Okay, when he puts it that way, she just feels silly. She can't help but laugh a bit.]

I just don't want to be a bother. You know I'm happy for whatever time we can spend together.

[And here she gives his hand a light squeeze.] ...I just wish the circumstances were a little different this time.

[Action, June 24]

[yellowthirteen]

Wouldn't mind better circumstances myself, but might as well make the best of it, right?

[...Beats being dead.]

[Action, June 24]

[not_meatbuns]

[Yeah, she's thinking about the same thing. At least neither one of them died. Again.]

...You're right. I should just be glad we're both okay.

[Here, Dave. Have a soft kiss.] Thank you.

[Action, June 24]

[yellowthirteen]

Any time, Litchi.

[He gives a gentle smile at the kiss. But he can't help but wonder something... and it's a question he's asked a fair few times since he regained consciousness.]

...How's Tsubaki doing?

[Action, June 24]

[not_meatbuns]

About the same as you. She's in rough shape, but she's improving.

[With a soft sigh, Litchi settles into her chair.]

She's been a little lonely, so I try to go by whenever I can.

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[yellowthirteen]

...I see.

[...And hearing that Tsubaki got hurt like that fills him with a quiet sort of anger. More anger than he had for himself getting hurt.

Still, he'll distract himself by asking the questions that he needed to ask.]

That thing that attacked us. ...It was like Nu, wasn't it? But different.

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[not_meatbuns]

[Litchi's shoulders slump a bit.]

...Yes. Like Nu, but not quite the same. There have been thirteen of them, to my knowledge. Nu is one. Professor Kokonoe had the eleventh. And the twelfth... she was the one who attacked us.