∞ 43: Reunion [voice]

[chikaidestroyer]

This has been a rather boring passage of time. I can see why the others were eager to move on from this fort; there's not much here at all.

Noishe has been quiet since I began running a few experiments; he must not have--

[There some sounds of shifting in the sand, then boots on wood as Albert climbs a bit to higher ground.]

...Oh. Is that your group out there, Vyse? Welcome ba--

... ...

I think Noishe is running out to greet your group.

Comments

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[chikaidestroyer]

You seem to make a habit of helping others face their problems without addressing your own.

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[wise_maiden]

...

... What makes you say that?

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[chikaidestroyer]

It's just something that you tend to do. I do recall the times you helped Caesar and myself, and the many times you are out on ... house calls.

And you know I will not let you forget about the time you were sick.

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[wise_maiden]

...

I suppose you wouldn't. If there ever was a time when I was truly a burden, it would have been then. The blindness didn't help, either.

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[chikaidestroyer]

You cannot continue working the way you are currently going about things. You understand that, correct?

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[wise_maiden]

I ... I'm aware I need to get a handle on a few things. It'll be fine.

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[chikaidestroyer]

Raine.

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[wise_maiden]

[There is something ominous about him suddenly using her given name, so she lifts her head] ...?

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[chikaidestroyer]

You don't need to do this alone. Let me help you.

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[wise_maiden]

[She was expecting another reprimand, so she's not even sure that she heard him correctly.]

You... what?

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[chikaidestroyer]

[There's a slight pause as he considers changing his phrasing.]

Let me help you, Raine.

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[wise_maiden]

[She's silent for a few moments, trying to process this.]

Just moments ago you were criticizing my actions... and now you're offering to help. It's...

... Do you have something in mind?

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Again, there is a brief silence. Albert's expression changes slightly.]

I will keep track of what you are doing and reprimand you accordingly until your habits improve. Your thoughts?

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[wise_maiden]

... "Reprimand accordingly"?

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[chikaidestroyer]

Indeed. Either that or have you confined to quarters for full monitoring.

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[wise_maiden]

Monitoring?

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[chikaidestroyer]

Correct. Your thoughts?

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[wise_maiden]

... You aren't serious.

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[chikaidestroyer]

I suppose you won't know until you confide in me, will you?

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[wise_maiden]

I... suppose you have a point.

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[chikaidestroyer]

Let me see your injury.

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[wise_maiden]

...? My injury?

I ... suppose I need to check on it again, myself ...

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[chikaidestroyer]

[He's going to stand there patiently, Raine. Don't disappoint him now.]

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[wise_maiden]

[She slips the robe off -- the one she had been wearing during the fight was damaged, so that one is like new, and loose on her besides. Her hand hovers hesitatingly above her shirt buttons for a few reasons, the main one being that she's hiding multiple injuries.] ...

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert turns his head slightly, looking back towards the stairs they had climbed.] You didn't tell anyone, did you?