Rebel 17 [Action!]

[not_meatbuns]

[Litchi is on a guilt trip today. Any search for Noel has turned up absolutely nothing. She's been avoiding sleep again in favor of both searching in person and keeping an eye on the journals, but, in an all-too-familiar way, her searches are ending up fruitless. It's not just a ruined promise to Ragna that's weighing her down; it's guilt that this

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[awakenedchaos]

[Litchi isn't the only one who's been searching for Noel - ν-13, too, has been out looking for her ever since she heard that entry... only at nighttime, however, as she's still being a little cautious about wandering around the village and the area near it.

Today, she's out searching yet again, so if Litchi is still out and about around nighttime, she might just run into the silver-haired Murakumo. ...The fact she's wearing a black cloak over her usual outfit might make her a little more difficult to spot than usual, though.]

[not_meatbuns]

[More difficult to spot indeed. Litchi's terrible night vision is no help, either. She doesn't spot the girl until she's gotten within a few feet of her. Even then, she's not too sure what to do; Ragna warned that Nu was a major threat to Noel, but Litchi is certain that the Murakumo had nothing to do with the attack.

Deciding to just stay on her guard, she gives the girl a small, tired smile in greeting.]

It's not often I see you in town.

[awakenedchaos]

[It'll take her a moment to react. Frankly, she's... not paying all that much attention to anything other than her search. Once she answers, however, her tone is as flat as ever... sans for a very slight hint of what sounds like melancholy, though that's hardly noticeable.]

Nu has... been in the village for a while. [She simply almost never leaves her apartment during the day. For... various reasons.]

[not_meatbuns]

Is that so...? [Been in the village for a while, huh? She can't help but wonder why, but it does derail any suspicion over the Noel kidnapping.]

It's been a strange couple of weeks here, hasn't it?

[ratatosk_knight]

[Hey Litchi, Emil is just going to be poking his head into the clinic to see if he can get a checkup after his little mushi encounter last week.]

[not_meatbuns]

[Sorry, Emil. It's going to take her a minute to notice he's standing there. Checking the journal again and all. But once she does, she's immediately apologetic.]

I-I'm sorry, I didn't realize... Is there anything I can help you with, Emil?

[ratatosk_knight]

[And cue his own apologetic mode kicking in at this. There's obviously something on her mind and the last thing he wants to do is make things worse.]

No, I'm sorry-- I didn't mean to bother you if you were busy. I can just come back later.

[not_meatbuns]

No, no, it's alright. I'm... honestly not very busy at all. Is everything alright?

[Just distracted as anything. But she's here to help regardless.]

[moonlightoutlaw]

[Litchi will find Goroh out in the woods, resting against a tree and smoking a cigarette. Apparently he thinks he's Ginko or something. He isn't really looking for Noel, though. He knows she's gone still, but there's not much for him to go on. Besides, he's kind of a jackass. He can only care for so long.]

[not_meatbuns]

[She's a little surprised to see him out here, actually.] Mr. Goroh... what brings you here?

[moonlightoutlaw]

[He's surprised to have his personal time interrupted.]

Enjoying nature. Trees. Birds. Rocks. Damn. Good stuff, isn't it?

[not_meatbuns]

Ah... yes, it's... certainly very beautiful. [Sorry she's a little distracted.]

1/3

[startwithabang]

[Bang is also at the edge of the forest! The best place to practic his moves at.]

AH HA! After a full day of practice and training, I can finally try out my NEW TECHNIQUE!!!

[startwithabang]

[And then his fists will burst into flames.]

RRRRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHH--

[startwithabang]

[Wait, is that Miss Litchi? Uuuh.]

Ah, Miss Litchi. [Just gonna extinguish those flames, ahem. >.>]

It is nice to see you.

[not_meatbuns]

[What... in the world...]

Um. It's... nice to see you too, Bang.

[She just sort of stares for a beat or two before shaking her head and smiling apologetically. Snap out of it, Litchi. Focus. You can't stay distracted like this forever.] Was that a new technique of yours?

[yellowthirteen]

[At some point during the day, Thirteen decides he's bored. Deciding to go out and be social before he inevitably heads to Good Spirits tonight, he figures Litchi might like some company in the clinic, if it's not too busy. So he'll make his way inside and give a wave to her when he sees her.]

Hey there. Not interrupting anything, am I?

[not_meatbuns]

[She glances up from the journal and gives a tired smile in greeting.] Hello, David.

[After one last glance to make sure there's no lead on Noel, she shuts the journal.] There's nothing to interrupt, no. Is everything alright?

[yellowthirteen]

Everything's just fine here. Figured I'd drop by for a visit.

[He walks up closer to her desk, but instantly notices the weariness in her eyes and smile. He has no idea what could be going on, but working medical does tend to be a very full-time job.]

Been busy, I take it?

[not_meatbuns]

It's been fairly quiet here for once, believe it or not. It's just...

[Someone I promised to protect could very well be fighting for her life right now and there's not a thing I can do about it. She sighs.] ...It's nothing. Nevermind.