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10th Memory [Voice/Action]

Feb 21, 2011 20:35

[After hearing about being on a list she had no desire being on, Sayo's going to be a little anxious. She's been unable to focus during the next few hours after the broadcast, instead seeking comfort in weaving at the loom-only, her heart was beating quickly at the thought of it: she wasn't sure what a lot of things meant, but she knew fighting. ( Read more... )

◘Rise, drafts suck, ◘Ginko, ◘Derek, prepping for fighting, ◘Crona, ◘Nami, ◘Chouji, ◘Archie, ◘Shino, ◘Ami, must focus, ◘Ciel, ◘Raine, ◘Patchouli, ◘Daisy, ◘Sylvia

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[ voice ] vanhossen February 22 2011, 04:41:51 UTC

[ Under normal circumstances, she would have responded with answers pertaining to herself. However, this is not the same. She saw Sayo's name on the list, the woman she'd talked with earlier this month whom had admitted to being a non-combatant. That makes things different. Even Sylvia gets that. ]

It's different for every person, Miss Sayo. It'll be different for you.

Re: [ voice ] whats_a_sneeze February 22 2011, 04:57:51 UTC

But what can I possibly do?

[She lowers her shoulders, defeated by the thought.]

What should I do, to be ready? I... I've never fought before...

[She trails off, dipping her chin to focus her sights blankly at the floor.]

[ voice ] vanhossen February 22 2011, 05:09:29 UTC

[ Sylvia has to stop and think about that. What advice can she possibly offer to someone who's never fought before, touch a sword, no less? Her kind of training would be ill-suited for Sayo.

But she has to give something after shoving reality onto her. ]

There's more than you might think. Battling isn't the only thing there is to do on a battlefield.

Do you want to fight?

Re: [ voice ] whats_a_sneeze February 22 2011, 05:31:21 UTC

[She closes her eyes, at that.]

No... I don't. I don't want to hurt anyone.

But I don't want to hide while so many people are fighting out there... Even still, I know I'd be a burden, if I didn't avoid fighting.

[ voice ] vanhossen February 22 2011, 05:34:46 UTC

Then don't hurt anyone.

Hiding isn't the only alternative. You can help treat the injured. If you don't know even the basics of first aid, there's time to learn. You won't have to fight or be a burden that way.

Re: [ voice ] whats_a_sneeze February 22 2011, 05:38:14 UTC

[A nod, as she pauses to collect her thoughts.]

I suppose that's true. I can help whoever I can like that, then...

[So hold yourself together, Sayo.]

[ voice ] vanhossen February 22 2011, 05:40:46 UTC

Yes, so don't trouble yourself with the thought of fighting if that's what you don't want to do.

[ That's better. It's a pretty sound advice, in her opinion. There are many roles to fill on the battlefield, after all. ]

Re: [ voice ] whats_a_sneeze February 22 2011, 07:44:13 UTC

[And yet, Sayo wonders if not knowing how to fight will be wise...

Still. Perhaps she's right.]

All right.

Thank you-for speaking to me about this. I'm admittedly a little rattled, but I can only just do what I can and make it back.

[ voice ] vanhossen February 22 2011, 08:21:40 UTC

[ "You're welcome" is at the tip of her tongue, but she holds it back. It's not like she was doing this for the thanks. ]

It's the least I could do. I'm not the one who got drafted, but I can help the ones who did. A person like you shouldn't have to go through this.

Re: [ voice ] whats_a_sneeze February 22 2011, 10:18:20 UTC

[Her hand clenches into a weak fist on her lap.]

... I suppose there's no changing it, though; still, what good will it bring them to send someone who can't fight at all...?

[She breathes a sigh]

I wish they wouldn't send anyone, but people like me would only slow down those who can protect themselves.

[ voice ] vanhossen February 22 2011, 21:11:37 UTC

It's irrational to send non-combatants, but thinking like that is what will make you a burden.

[ If there's anything more troubling to a person, it's psychological torment. Self-induced. ]

Concentrate on what you can do, not what you can't.

Re: [ voice ] whats_a_sneeze February 23 2011, 03:23:18 UTC

You're right. I should just focus on what I can do.

[Which is... not much. But even so, she can't let this consume her thoughts like this.]

[ voice ] vanhossen February 23 2011, 23:35:29 UTC

It'll be easier to cope with the situation that way. Don't give up, Miss Sayo.

Re: [ voice ] whats_a_sneeze February 24 2011, 04:17:12 UTC

I won't.

I can't afford to.

[ voice ] vanhossen February 24 2011, 05:04:40 UTC

[ That reminds her -- ]

If you're in need of armor, you should talk to Edward. He works at the Smithy.

Re: [ voice ] whats_a_sneeze February 24 2011, 06:14:20 UTC

All right.... I'll be sure to go there.

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