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[poppetry]

[ It is a dizzy, sick, and weak Xion that finally manages to make her way back into town after having been dropped off at the outskirts by her generous mallynappers. She'd so rather much not be out in the open right now, but she needs help and she knows it. The farthest she can make it is the fountain in the center of the village. That's where she

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[markofthewise]

[Sokka happens to be on his way leaving the smithy when he notices someone huddled up by the fountain. He doesn't recognize her, but he's got nothing better to do compelled to investigate. So he'll come on over and give the person a slight nudge on the shoulder.]

You okay?

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[poppetry]

[ starts like she's been burned, jerking away from his hand, though she doesn't say anything. the way she's holding herself and reacting make it pretty clear she's terribly frightened, but like hell is she going to say why. plus, her face is still mostly hidden. ]

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[markofthewise]

[He kneels down next to her.] If something's wrong, we should get you to the clinic.

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[poppetry]

[ well. he can probably see her eyes now. just sort of cowers from him. ]

... I'm fine.

[flowerofnabari]

[On her way to the store, Hanabusa happens to come along a certain pained looking girl. Of course, what kind of person would she be if she didn't stop to help?]

Oh, my! Darling, do you need help? Do you have a place to stay?

[poppetry]

Ah...

[ "darling"? would you refer to a girl that way? that would mean...

she keeps her hood covering up as much as possible, but since she's looking up now, her eyes are probably visible, as is the strain and worry on her face. she looks exhausted. ]

I'm... I'm not new, it's just the Malnosso took me.. I'm okay.

[flowerofnabari]

Could I at least take you home, then, sweetheart?

[poppetry]

[ doesn't ... really move, just looking a little bewildered and uncertain. ] I...

[stilldontgotit]

Xion!

[Hi there. Riku totally notices her and will be making his way up to the poor girl. Oh man, where has she been?]

[poppetry]

[ OH GOD NO WHY HIM. she starts when she hears his voice, and attempts to rise, if only to leave, but she's so tired. she stops trying after a moment and just sinks back down, but absolutely will not look up at him. from this angle her hood covers her face completely. doesn't say a peep, either. ]

[stilldontgotit]

[He frowns, taking a seat next to her, whether she likes it or not.]

What's wrong?

[poppetry]

[ shifts away from him, one hand still keeping her hood up, not looking at him. ]

... the Malnosso had me for a while. I just don't feel that well.

[fightlikeacow]

[Noticing Xion, Guybrush approaches her with a look of concern.]

Oh, hey Xion. Are you okay?

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[ AGH. jumps a little, looking up at him. ]

Guybrush? I...

[ she does let one hand down, but the other seems to be carefully keeping her hood in place. her eyes are visible, but not her hair. ]

I'm just ... not feeling too well. The Malnosso took me, I only just got back.

[fightlikeacow]

[She was a victim of the Malnosso!? Guybrush likes her so he wants to help her. He thinks about what he should do...]

Oh! Uh, do you need to go to the clinic or anything?

[poppetry]

... I'm not sure. Is it normal to feel really sick when you get back?

[ she's a little more relaxed around him, at least. after all, maybe she'll appear normal to him, even after what the Malnosso did to her. ]

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[valorandwisdom]

[You don't get away with that, little sister. Sora spots her as he leaves the miscellaneous store - the dislike for the Org coat definitely rears its head, but the figure's too small to be any of the bad ones. That leaves Roxas... or Xion.]

[He makes his way over to her, trying not to startle her, before dropping to sit next to her pretty casually. Doesn't matter which one it is, really.] Hey.

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[poppetry]

[ FREAKS OUT. LIKE IMMEDIATELY. of all the people to run into!

she jerks away from him, pulling away, but she's too tired and sick to get back to her feet right now. but she keeps her hood up, so her face is visible, but not her hair. she looks awful, not to mention terrified. ]

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[valorandwisdom]

Hey, hey! It's okay, it's just me!

[And of course Sora's concerned for her and isn't... quite sure why she's freaked out about him. You're his little sister, right?]

Come on Xion, it's just me. I'm not gonna hurt you. [He's gonna help you.]

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[poppetry]

[ but. but what if she has his face? he'd be so horrified, probably. maybe he'd even be mad. the hood stays up and she actually gets to her feet, obviously intending to leave, but she sways, too tired to actually make herself move. ]