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[etreici]

[Oz is dirty, bruised, slightly bloody and there are dried tear tracks on his cheeks but he's got a strained smile on his lips. He's sitting against a tree, arms wrapped around his legs, bent up as they are, cheek resting on the top of his knees. He looks incredibly tired and, when he speaks, he sounds it as well.]

I'm back.

[He tries to smile a

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[ishisservant]

[Gilbert completely misses the message, given that he's been leaving his journal at home while out searching for his missing brother. That search, however, has been taking him a bit farther out from the village, and as he wanders through the trees he hears the tail end of Oz talking. He doesn't think he recognizes the voice, but he can't help but call out anyway.]

Vincent?

[etreici]

[Oz, though, does recognise that voice though he's pretty sure he shouldn't.

He shifts where he is, closes the journal and looks around.]

...Gil?

[ishisservant]

[No, that's certainly not Vincent. But is it someone who knows him? Maybe it's another strange person who'll claim to also be his brother, who knows. Gilbert continues on, a little hesitantly making his way toward the sound of that voice.]

[etreici]

Gil?

[He shifts again, trying to stand up so he can see Gil properly.]

Is that you?

voice.

[isntyourfriend]

[OH GOOD. Or... bad. Whatever. Gil was going to need someone to look after him while Elliot and Leo were gone, so this was good.]

Is that you, Oz Vessalius?! Where the hell are you?!

voice.

[etreici]

...in the forest.

It's good to see you too, Elliot. [Smile!]

voice.

[isntyourfriend]

Shut up, there's no time for that! Can you tell me where in the forest? I'll come and get you!

voice.

[etreici]

Ah... I don't think I'm that deep inside it. But really, you don't have to worry.

[Voice]<

[ratatosk_knight]

[... wait, Emil recognizes that voice.]

Oz! Where are you? Are you all right?

[Voice]

[etreici]

I'm fine! [At least, he's trying to be.] I'm just outside the village. I'll be making my way back soon...

[Voice]

[ratatosk_knight]

Do you want me to come find you?

[Voice]

[etreici]

I think... I think I'm okay. I'm sure I can find my way back!

[Video]

[repeatsyearly]

[Nagisa doesn't know the boy at all, but upon seeing--and hearing--his condition, she just couldn't ignore the entry.]

U-um, excuse me! A-are you alright? [Kind of a silly question to ask since the answer's so obvious, but...]

[Video]

[etreici]

[There's a soft laugh, as genuine as Oz can make it. He doesn't like to be a bother.]

I'm fine. It's nothing to worry about...

[Video]

[repeatsyearly]

[And Nagisa doesn't like to see people hurt!]

H-huh?! A-are you sure? You look like you're seriously injured... U-um, where are you?

[Video]

[etreici]

In the forest! But I'm okay, really. Just a few bumps and bruises.

Please don't worry about me. [Brilliant smile! She's a cute girl - just Oz's type. But he doesn't like making them worry about him.]

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[seraphgoddess]

[ Martel's eyes widen in horror at the sight of Oz's bruised and beaten body. Even when she's running with full force, it still wasn't fast enough. She immediately crouched down to his level and gently touched his shoulder. ]

Are you alright? What happened to you?

[action]

[etreici]

[He tries to give her as much of a smile as he can manage, and tries not to flinch from her touch.]

Ah...yes. I'm all right. The Malnosso just... but it's just a few bruises!

[action]

[seraphgoddess]

You certainly don't look all right. Here, let me heal you.

[ Her hand glows a soft green as she begins to heal Oz's wounds. ]

[action]

[etreici]

It's... oh.

[He smiles at her.] Thank you.