Happy Mother's Day--oh wait.

[hellfire_gouka]

[Thanks to the efforts of the group that came to rescue him, Shinju now lies in the hospital, heavily bandaged. Unfortunately, he's too weak for either of the Ahtreide's magic to have a positive effect, but it seems he'll make a full recovery in time. Even if that means a month or two

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[innocent_never]

*Having dropped by the hospital--she's lost, why the hell not?--Del has decided to wander. And her wandering has brought her uncertain steps to Shinju's room.*

[innocent_never]

*People? She has to stay near people? She's not sure she likes this idea.*

S... I sh-should... go. You're t-tired.

[hellfire_gouka]

Don't... have to. I can handle... a little fatigue.

But if... you want... just be careful... Find a place... there'll be a comm... communicator. [He looks over towards the video/phone device lying on the table nearby.]

[innocent_never]

*Well, she'll fidget a little more, but then settle. She's not entirely sure of anything.*

Comm...municator. Right. *Looks down at her whiteboard* Faster than... this, p...probably.

[hellfire_gouka]

"This"?

[Along with the curiosity, there's a bit of concern in his expression as well. He can tell that she's having some trouble speaking--he's aware enough for that, at least.]

[innocent_never]

White b-board. Writing. Easier than sp-speaking.

*Here Shinju, she'll sort of edge it under your hand so you can 'see' it.*

[hellfire_gouka]

Ah... [He can feel it, and he realizes that she must have been forcing herself to speak for him.]

... sorry. You don't have to... say anything else, if... it's that hard for you...

[innocent_never]

S'fine.... *That could be a hint of humor. Potentially self-depreciating, but humor nonetheless* Better'n... th-tan it's b-been for... a while now.

[hellfire_gouka]

If I can help... let me know.

[innocent_never]

Ye....yeah. *a long pause* You knew... m-me? Or... someone l-like me?

[hellfire_gouka]

You. Another... you. Hard to explain... [coughs.]

We were friends... close friends. And I... did something horrible... to her. And then... she left. The City... sent her back.

[innocent_never]

*Here, water?*

M'sorry. It's j-just.... weird to be.... recognized.

[hellfire_gouka]

[Takes a sip.] Th-thanks.

... I understand. Not many here... will recognize you... I think.

[innocent_never]

Kresnik d-did. I think. *There's another cup, lucky~ She needs it* He kn my n...name.

[hellfire_gouka]

He was close, too... Close as Kresnik... can get.

[innocent_never]

Guess it.... c-could be worse. *Is quiet.* Nothing.... could be worse.