Tenten. [Apparent concern and regret, the tension in his voice as much a question of her health as he takes in her state with a semblance of alarm]
Try to rest, Tenten. I'll see about returning a little later this evening. I can see about bringing a medic to check your symptoms on my way back if you'd prefer.
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[She tries to smile. Tenten hated showing weakness, especially to Neji.
And really, she's mostly okay. Despite how it might seem.]
It's okay, don't change your... schedule, because of me. I just...
[Admittedly, she wasn't too keen on staying locked up here alone until the symptoms played out, but she had made it alright so far. A medic sounded nice too, but she figured if she still felt terrible even after purging most of those damn oranges out of her system... a medic probably couldn't do much else anyway.]
Is it really more active outside tonight, or is it just me? I feel like I can hear every one of those things moving around.
I'm not, but I can afford to come back so long as I return before I start my next shift. [And he can't really leave her there by herself, given her state and the threats that could be lurking nearby.
And he doesn't know, but it's apparent she thinks so if she's barricaded herself in the bathroom]
Re: [Video]tenxsquaredNovember 19 2010, 03:26:01 UTC
Neji...
[She was going to try and argue, because it wasn't like she needed him to hold her hand while she had conversations with the furniture and tried to defend herself from things that weren't actually there.
She was prepared, in case one of the hallucinations turned out to be real, but for the most part Tenten was just trying to ignore everything and hope it went away.
It would be kind of nice though, having some company. She sighs.]
[There isn't anything to thank him for, he realizes as he looks over the replies of others and guilt gnaws heavily at his insides. He doesn't get permission to leave Sector 6 because he doesn't ask for it- most everyone is asleep and he slips out to stop by the Sector 3 General Hospital before heading home.
Wary of any additional traps Tenten may have set, it's a good few minutes before he ventures inside and closes the door, not bothering to take off his shoes as he heads toward the bathroom and raps his fingers against the door]
Re: [Action]tenxsquaredNovember 19 2010, 23:12:06 UTC
[Strange didn't even begin to describe how Tenten felt. Knowing that she was hallucinating didn't make the things she saw, and heard, any less realistic. Somehow, she had managed to convince herself that it was safe in the bathroom, clinging to the thought that if the door remained closed and her weapon scroll within reach, nothing was going to harm her.
Because she was a soldier and she was trained to deal with anything. She had taken post in a secure location, she had a steady source of water, and she had the means to fight just in case. She was fine, damnit.
But she was still relieved when Neji arrived, even though she flinched and gripped her scroll until her knuckles turned white when he knocked. Neji was actually coming home, he really is outside the door, it's okay.]
Neji?
[She hated how hesitant her voice sounded. She also kind of hated the thought that if this was another hallucination, calling out to him might alert the other things and compromise her position.]
...if it's really you, open the door and prove it.
[He waits a moment, scanning over the door frame before cracking the door and moving a hand through the gap. He steps in, cautious and careful not to startle in the case of visual hallucinations and sets a small bag on the sink.]
I visited the hospital as I mentioned, but I couldn't bring a medic here. I explained your symptoms however, and got a prescription for you to settle your stomach and perhaps aid with the hallucinations. It's up to you to take it of course, if you'd rather avoid taking anything else. I can escort you to the hospital as well, if you'd prefer.
[She sits up a bit straighter as Neji walked inside, somewhat releasing the death grip she held on her scroll. He seemed real enough.
Her eyes narrow at the bag of medicine however. If she can help it, Tenten never wants to try anything strange from this place again. Ever.]
I think I'll pass. Besides, you can tell me if something actually does manage to come inside. I'm getting pretty good at ignoring all the weird shit running around here.
[Carefully, she stands, though is a little shaky on her feet. Her sense of balance has been off for most of the day, and she presses one hand against the wall in hopes that it will make the room stop swaying.
Because the room is totally moving, not her.
There's guilt, both in her expression and her tone when she speaks again. Maybe she should have argued when he insisted on coming back here.]
I'll be okay Neji, you didn't have to come home just because I'm a little sick. You're not going to get in trouble or anything at your work, are you?
[He doesn't blame her so he's not going to try to convince her, but it's there if she ever wants to try it.]
The house is pretty secure, Tenten. Nothing should get in here.
[The guilt doesn't suit her though, he finds, knowing the sickness was at least partially his fault]
It's fine. If I had been working the evening shift tonight there would have been an issue, but so long as I return before morning there shouldn't be a problem coming back here for the evening. It's not as though I make a habit of it.
It's kind of hard to believe the house is still secure when I'm seeing those monsters everywhere.
[It was easier to believe though when they disappeared through walls, or hell, walked through her, which had happened a few times that day.
If she wasn't afraid of those things before, she kind of was now.
Feeling a little more sure of her footing, Tenten picked up her scroll and took a few tentative steps forward. Staying locked up in the bathroom all night would have been okay before, but now that Neji was here -- someone who could verify that there actually wasn't anything there and that it was safe -- she'd rather be somewhere a little more comfortable.]
If you're sure... maybe we could make some tea or something?
[The vomiting had stopped and she had been able to keep water down for several hours now, at least this would give them something to do.
She didn't think guilt suited him very well either.]
I can imagine. There's nothing in here however, I promise. Even a Void wouldn't get in here undetected.
[He watches as she moves, keeping his hands to himself but willing to steady her if she sways dangerously. He opens the door, moving back into the hall]
Let's move to the living room then, and I'll prepare some.
I trust you. [And she does, mostly. Except...] Maybe not when it comes to buying food from now on but...
[Tenten tried to tease, because maybe if she pretended everything was fine and normal she'd actually start to feel fine and normal again.
It helps, somewhat, but her gaze keeps moving around the hallway as they walk, narrowing in on the things only she can see. They're not really there, they're not really there.]
Seems like you've been taking care of me since my arrival. I'll try to stay out of trouble from now on, really.
[Faint humor that only runs surface deep, but he hopes she's out of it enough not to notice as he subtly guides her into the living room and branches out toward the kitchen to start the water.
He's a little tired, but the tea should help soothe both of their nerves and as the water heats he moves back into the living room]
You don't need to worry about that, Tenten. I don't mind you living here, and this situation isn't something you created. In the meantime however, how are you feeling?
[Maybe not her best idea ever, but it was kind of hard to turn down giant fruit. At least it had been a learning experience, Tenten would be even more wary of food and such from this place from now on.
She eyed the couch warily before deciding it was alright to sit down on it. Hopefully it wouldn't complain about the situation this time.]
I'm... [She paused, curling up on one end of the couch, knees moving up against her chest and arms wrapping around them.] I'm okay. Or I will be, anyway. Today has just been kind of unsettling, that's all.
[He nods, watching her and refrains from settling down himself, seemingly content to stand]
Hopefully these symptoms won't last much longer, then. [An awkward pause, he shifts and the casual air in his voice dissipates into a shade of regret]
...I apologize, Tenten. As the symptoms were delayed, no one showed any physical aftereffects as I monitored them. I can detect poison in substances, but genetic imbalances in something that isn't human is difficult to detect when I'm not sure how to look for it.
Try to rest, Tenten. I'll see about returning a little later this evening. I can see about bringing a medic to check your symptoms on my way back if you'd prefer.
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And really, she's mostly okay. Despite how it might seem.]
It's okay, don't change your... schedule, because of me. I just...
[Admittedly, she wasn't too keen on staying locked up here alone until the symptoms played out, but she had made it alright so far. A medic sounded nice too, but she figured if she still felt terrible even after purging most of those damn oranges out of her system... a medic probably couldn't do much else anyway.]
Is it really more active outside tonight, or is it just me? I feel like I can hear every one of those things moving around.
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And he doesn't know, but it's apparent she thinks so if she's barricaded herself in the bathroom]
I'll be there in an hour or two at the most.
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[She was going to try and argue, because it wasn't like she needed him to hold her hand while she had conversations with the furniture and tried to defend herself from things that weren't actually there.
She was prepared, in case one of the hallucinations turned out to be real, but for the most part Tenten was just trying to ignore everything and hope it went away.
It would be kind of nice though, having some company. She sighs.]
Thanks.
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Wary of any additional traps Tenten may have set, it's a good few minutes before he ventures inside and closes the door, not bothering to take off his shoes as he heads toward the bathroom and raps his fingers against the door]
Tenten, are you alright?
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Because she was a soldier and she was trained to deal with anything. She had taken post in a secure location, she had a steady source of water, and she had the means to fight just in case. She was fine, damnit.
But she was still relieved when Neji arrived, even though she flinched and gripped her scroll until her knuckles turned white when he knocked. Neji was actually coming home, he really is outside the door, it's okay.]
Neji?
[She hated how hesitant her voice sounded. She also kind of hated the thought that if this was another hallucination, calling out to him might alert the other things and compromise her position.]
...if it's really you, open the door and prove it.
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I visited the hospital as I mentioned, but I couldn't bring a medic here. I explained your symptoms however, and got a prescription for you to settle your stomach and perhaps aid with the hallucinations. It's up to you to take it of course, if you'd rather avoid taking anything else. I can escort you to the hospital as well, if you'd prefer.
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Her eyes narrow at the bag of medicine however. If she can help it, Tenten never wants to try anything strange from this place again. Ever.]
I think I'll pass. Besides, you can tell me if something actually does manage to come inside. I'm getting pretty good at ignoring all the weird shit running around here.
[Carefully, she stands, though is a little shaky on her feet. Her sense of balance has been off for most of the day, and she presses one hand against the wall in hopes that it will make the room stop swaying.
Because the room is totally moving, not her.
There's guilt, both in her expression and her tone when she speaks again. Maybe she should have argued when he insisted on coming back here.]
I'll be okay Neji, you didn't have to come home just because I'm a little sick. You're not going to get in trouble or anything at your work, are you?
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The house is pretty secure, Tenten. Nothing should get in here.
[The guilt doesn't suit her though, he finds, knowing the sickness was at least partially his fault]
It's fine. If I had been working the evening shift tonight there would have been an issue, but so long as I return before morning there shouldn't be a problem coming back here for the evening. It's not as though I make a habit of it.
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[It was easier to believe though when they disappeared through walls, or hell, walked through her, which had happened a few times that day.
If she wasn't afraid of those things before, she kind of was now.
Feeling a little more sure of her footing, Tenten picked up her scroll and took a few tentative steps forward. Staying locked up in the bathroom all night would have been okay before, but now that Neji was here -- someone who could verify that there actually wasn't anything there and that it was safe -- she'd rather be somewhere a little more comfortable.]
If you're sure... maybe we could make some tea or something?
[The vomiting had stopped and she had been able to keep water down for several hours now, at least this would give them something to do.
She didn't think guilt suited him very well either.]
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[He watches as she moves, keeping his hands to himself but willing to steady her if she sways dangerously. He opens the door, moving back into the hall]
Let's move to the living room then, and I'll prepare some.
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[Tenten tried to tease, because maybe if she pretended everything was fine and normal she'd actually start to feel fine and normal again.
It helps, somewhat, but her gaze keeps moving around the hallway as they walk, narrowing in on the things only she can see. They're not really there, they're not really there.]
Seems like you've been taking care of me since my arrival. I'll try to stay out of trouble from now on, really.
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[Faint humor that only runs surface deep, but he hopes she's out of it enough not to notice as he subtly guides her into the living room and branches out toward the kitchen to start the water.
He's a little tired, but the tea should help soothe both of their nerves and as the water heats he moves back into the living room]
You don't need to worry about that, Tenten. I don't mind you living here, and this situation isn't something you created. In the meantime however, how are you feeling?
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[Maybe not her best idea ever, but it was kind of hard to turn down giant fruit. At least it had been a learning experience, Tenten would be even more wary of food and such from this place from now on.
She eyed the couch warily before deciding it was alright to sit down on it. Hopefully it wouldn't complain about the situation this time.]
I'm... [She paused, curling up on one end of the couch, knees moving up against her chest and arms wrapping around them.] I'm okay. Or I will be, anyway. Today has just been kind of unsettling, that's all.
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[He nods, watching her and refrains from settling down himself, seemingly content to stand]
Hopefully these symptoms won't last much longer, then. [An awkward pause, he shifts and the casual air in his voice dissipates into a shade of regret]
...I apologize, Tenten. As the symptoms were delayed, no one showed any physical aftereffects as I monitored them. I can detect poison in substances, but genetic imbalances in something that isn't human is difficult to detect when I'm not sure how to look for it.
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