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[opfern]

...Ah. I just realized. Why am I in a hospital?

[ OOC: Yes, he missed Christmas. He was awake for it, but pretty catatonic. He's finally responsive now, though. ...A little. ]

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[holymadonna]

Hello... Mr. Alfons. How are you feeling?

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[opfern]

[ He blinks and sits back when he sees her. ]

...I feel just fine.

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[holymadonna]

You were having violent coughing fits in your comatose state.

[ Approaches, checking the best she can his semblance. It's harder to medicate a dead patient. ]

Before this... when I came for you in your apartment you were dead.

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[opfern]

...Ah... Well, bringing me to the hospital was a nice thought, but there really was no need to. It's not going to do anything for me.

Are you my doctor? Why did you come for me?

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[holymadonna]

That woman, Cirucci, was announcing to the world you were murdered and telling the girls to have your body. I took measures before that happened. I guessed you wanted to protect Franca from this when asked her protection.

A man called Envy gave me your address and Alphonse helped me to carry your body here.

Yes, ah, I'm your doctor.

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[opfern]

Envy did? I don't understand why he would...

Mm, I see. Well...thank you so much for your help. I appreciate you shielding it from Franca.

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[holymadonna]

You are welcome. I'm very sorry you had to spend Christmas here, in the Hospital.

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[opfern]

I don't mind so much for myself, but this must have upset Franca. Is it all right for me to return home with her now?

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[holymadonna]

She's to stay a couple more of days here. And I advice you to remain until we can control your coughing fits.

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[opfern]

Is she really that unstable? It's been so many days... Poor Franca.

I'd really rather get out of here. I need to get back to work, and you aren't going to be able to help the fits.

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[holymadonna]

She is stable, but a couple of days for observation should give us relief.

Not another one. Why is that? If we caught the illness before it develops, it'll be easier to fight off.

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[opfern]

...I suppose you aren't going to give up until I give you a reason, right?

[ With a sigh, Alfons whispers. ]

It was what I traded for Cirucci's heart. My health. This is a disease I had when I was living, and since the deities gave it to me, I don't really think treatment is going to help.

I trust you not to let Franca know, please.

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[holymadonna]

[ She shakes her head and takes a seat next to Alfons. He did give a heart to the one who murdered him? How terrible to repay him that way. ]

I won't speak a word to the girl, but isn't a way to strike another deal. To be sick until you die again and repeat the process is a horrible fate.

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[opfern]

Perhaps. Countless would call me stupid... Mm. They already have.

[ With a short laugh, he waves his hand. ]

Nevertheless, it's done. I knew what I was doing when I made the trade. So as you can see, there's nothing you can do. I'm sorry to have wasted your time and resources.

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[holymadonna]

I will call you a loving person, Alfons. Love when is true and unconditional makes us do sacrifices.

[ She shakes her head and smiles sadly. ]

Nothing...Unless I strike a deal myself.

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[opfern]

[ With a smile, he shakes his head. ]

I would request that you don't. That's why I would prefer it if nobody else finds out.

This was my responsibility, and my call. You understand?