Ch. 8 - The Death and Return of Jack of Fables

[originaljackass]

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[heroicarturia]

Welcome back.

[Says the girl from what looks like a hospital bed. She's been in the clinic since last week, after that messy fight with him no less.]

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[originaljackass]

Thanks. Looks like you've seen better days.

[Huh, looks like he really did a number on her.]

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[heroicarturia]

[Not as much of a number as she did on him.]

I'll be out in a couple days. I wish I could see you in person, but I have been advised not to walk around much.

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[originaljackass]

[And yet he's just fine!]

Huh. Guess I could swing by for a visit. [He probably ought to feel bad she's in a state like that. Especially since she appears to be so young. Yet at the same time... yeah, she did kill him.]

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[heroicarturia]

If you want, I would be happy to see you. [Especially because it feels like forever since she saw him as a fleshy person and not a dragon.]

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[originaljackass]

[He's sort of expecting another sword in the chest if he goes to see her. Maybe he should bring some heat.]

Yeah, sure. Why not? They got you up in the clinic or over in the dome?

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[heroicarturia]

[Well she has the sword, but not enough power to use it. Probably a good time to dish out revenge.]

The dome. It was the closer facility at the time.

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[originaljackass]

I'l stop by later, then.

[... but he's not in a terrible rush. He is going to visit the bar for a bit, after all. Fortunately he doesn't have too many drinks and his death penalty wasn't his ability to hold his liquor. So when he does show up, he's about his normal self, but with the edge off thanks to a slight buzz. As a consequence of that, he decided to bring dinner in the form of two large sub sandwiches, which he has in a box under his arm. And of course, he has a pistol tucked away behind his back and under his shirt. He can't be too careful.

When he finally tracks down her room, he knocks on her door outside as he lets himself in.]

Yo Saber, you awake?

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[heroicarturia]

[She wonders what takes the wait, but figures he probably had a long walk over or something. Not that she minds - not like she'll be going anywhere any time soon. Plus it gives her time to think on how to speak with him, given their last meeting was...well not the best she could hope for.]

I am, Jack. You can come in.

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[originaljackass]

[Funny how she's being so pleasant about this... in his mind, more suspicious than anything. He sits down and sets the box on the serving table next to the bed.]

You hungry? I brought my dinner with me. Hope you don't mind. [Human food is so much better when you're a human.]

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[heroicarturia]

[She shakes her head as he speaks. It was...very shocking to see him in person once again.]

I have been provided enough food here, so please help yourself to your dinner. Unless you feel it is too daunting to finish alone.

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[originaljackass]

[He pops open the box. It's way too much for even a grown man to put away himself.]

I'll give it a try, but my stomach's a lot smaller now.

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[heroicarturia]

[She smiles, though it's a rather sad one, and nods.]

Don't push yourself too hard, Jack. Overeating isn't smart.

[Says the one who probably eats enough food to feed a family of four.]

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[originaljackass]

I think a full stomach is the least of my troubles. [He leans forward, ignoring the subs for now.]

So let's cut to the chase. Why am I here?

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[heroicarturia]

...I wanted to see that you were alright. That you were...actually alive.

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[originaljackass]

And you're actually just that concerned, despite the part where I tried to torch you?