> 053 - hypovolemic shock

[foxy_physician]

For this to greet us after our wedding-

None of us needs this. Too many have suffered enough. A scar should remain as it is-a scar.

None of us needs such a reminder of war and of bloodshed.

Comments

[hunterborn]

Do you have any suggestions for seeping puncture wounds?

Private to Megumi:

You're... Kaoru's friend... right?

Her husband... is he alright...? I don't want to bother her under the circumstances... but I'm worried for her...

[foxy_physician]

Seeping puncture wounds are managed in the same way. Apply direct pressure, and elevate the extremity if possible. Surgical treatment will be necessary if it is severe, so please proceed to the hospital's emergency room immediately.

[private]

Yes, I am.

I tended to him myself; he is alright.

Kaoru-san is young, both in body and in mind, but she can be strong. I think that she will be alright. I once told her to pull herself together for her husband's sake, though I know for a fact that that is not easy when the one you love is hurt.

Are you a friend of theirs?

[/private]

[hunterborn]

Ah... Heh... Well, it's my neck so it's not getting much more elevated than that...

Not like I'm going to die from it, I'm just tired of soaking through everything I put there to catch the blood...

[Private]

I'm glad... And I can definitely see that in her... but... based on that network post I heard... gah... I was just worried. I'll talk to her when it's over, but... yeah...

Yes. I met her a while ago. I was actually at their wedding--I think I saw you there, but I didn't really talk to anyone but them...

[foxy_physician]

Puncture wounds on your neck? What caused them? And have they penetrated any main vessels?

Keep applying pressure. It should help. And I think that you should seek medical assistance. Head to the hospital's emergency room.

[private]

What happened was a harrowing experience, not just for the both of them, but for me as well as their friend. But everything should be alright.

Ah, I see. I'm Megumi, then. Akechi Megumi. Though they previously knew me as Takani Megumi.

[/private]

[holymadonna]

Ah... I am unaffected, or I wouldn't be able to reply this. Have you or yours been hit by this curse?

[filtered]

[foxy_physician]

I am glad that you are unaffected, Lilith-sensei.

My husband is suffering from this curse, unfortunately, though I have treated his wounds and they have been magically healed as well. I just hope that his are not the type to reopen . . .

What about those around you, Lilith-sensei? Is everyone alright?

[filtered]

[holymadonna]

Ah, I haven't known your husband has been affected, Doctor Akechi. That is unfortunate to disturb your newly wedded joy.

I worry about a child who is under the care of a friend of mine. But if there is anything wrong, he would have called me already.

[filtered]

[foxy_physician]

I was hoping that the City would be kind, but I know that it is best not to expect too much. I just hope that this curse only lasts a day. I do not want my husband to suffer any longer.

But your friend is alright? I hope that he is in a position to call, should he need to . . .

[action post]

[silk_in_ebony]

[He was the first of the two to return home; past midnight, Mitsuhide quietly returned home, the cruel grip of the curse having finally lifted. The young samurai's wounds, though healed by Kuromi earlier, had eventually opened again and caused him considerable pain. He had done his best to ignore it and help others out, but in the end he had still had to bear the pain and the memories that came with it for hours.]

[More than anything, right now, he wanted a bath.]

[Moving to the bathroom, he set the taps running and stripped himself in the meanwhile. The smell of blood hung all around him... quickly moving to place the clothes into a wash, he returnd to stop the water running and slip into the welcoming warm water.]

[A sigh, and his grey eyes closed. The day had been a cruel, cruel trial.]

[action post]

[foxy_physician]

[When Megumi arrived home sometime past midnight, she was exhausted. Blood stained her clothes, and its metallic scent was painted onto her skin. The hospital had been overrun with patients, and she had not worked herself to such tiredness in a long time. However, she had seen many such scenes--the sights of war--and she was trained--by her family, no less, and by her education and experience--to act during such times.]

[Thoughout the day, her thoughts constantly turned to her injured husband. Was he home? She hoped so . . . She was so worried about him, her heart aching and reaching out to him . . . his injuries, and their memories, must have hurt him so much . . .]

[He wasn't in the bedroom. Megumi bit her lip. Stepping into their walk-in closet to change and to put her clothes into the wash, she noticed that his clothing was there. Quickly, she placed her clothes with his and moved to their bathroom, relieved to find him in the tub.]

Mitsuhide, I'm home . . .

[She sat at the edge of the tub, reaching out to cup his face. Oh,

[action post]

[silk_in_ebony]

[He blinks and looks at her, sighing a little. There is a little point in hiding what he is feeling. It's fairly obvious.]

In what way? Physically, I am well healed. I cannot say the same for my mind.

[Mitsuhide does not tell her about the thoughts that plague him, though. Those must remain hidden...]

Some scars are invisible, I guess, Megumi.

[A humourless chuckle.]

[action post]

[foxy_physician]

[She looks at him with concerned eyes, feeling her heart break for him.]

Anata . . .

[She knows what he speaks of--she knows how some scars do not necessarily speak of wounds that were inflicted upon the body.]

[Wordlessly, she slipped into the water with him, holding him close.]

I promised to heal what I could, my love . . . if you will let me . . .

[She strokes his hair.]

I love you . . .

Filtered;

[rockstar_otouto]

Megumi-san.. Kuromi managed to heal us.. but she's run away! I'm worried about her. Aniki's locked himself in his room and refuses to even speak to me.

Filtered;

[foxy_physician]

She ran away? I just saw her earlier, but she had not mentioned anything . . . What happened?

And what is wrong with Hiiragi-san?

Filtered;

[rockstar_otouto]

Yeah. She was crying and jumped out the window with her umbrella. I haven't seen her since..

I don't know. Maybe.. it was finding out about Kuromi's human form?..

Filtered;

[foxy_physician]

I saw her just recently, Jun-kun. She is out healing the populace of the City, though she herself suffers injuries that keep reopening. I hope that she will be alright.

He's found out that she is Kurumi? How did he take it?