∞ 65: Upon the smoldering battlefield [voice]

[chikaidestroyer]

Status reports, everyone. Let's try to account for as many as we can.

If you know of any casualties or disappearances, please note them as well. They need to be kept track of in case the Malnosso decided to act while we were ... preoccupied.

Congratulations are in order. We've survived without losing the village. Now it's time to recover and aid the wounded.

If there are still any able bodies available, I would like a sweep of the perimeter done for any signs of the intruders. Feathers, clothing, armor -- if it's available, it must be studied.

...Please also be aware that the New Feather cycle, if it has returned to normal, will occur beginning tomorrow. Explain the situation to the best of your ability. Newcomers need to know that this isn't the usual state of the village.

Comments

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[chikaidestroyer]

Very well. [He doesn't believe you. Repeated failure does that.]

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[wise_maiden]

... [If he doesn't believe her, what's the point of even asking? She's just not going to look at him while he's making that face.] I need to put a cold compress on it. That should reduce the bruises and swelling.

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[chikaidestroyer]

[To find out if she's back to lying or not. He knows she's just going to get hurt again. He should talk to Genis about this.] And where am I supposed to find one of those?

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[wise_maiden]

[Hiding whenever she's in pain comes naturally to her. Sometimes she doesn't even realize she's doing it.] Hm? Sufficiently damp washcloths should suffice. Or some ice from the box in the kitchen.

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[chikaidestroyer]

[And out he goes to retrieve ... something. He needs to decide what to get.]

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[wise_maiden]

[After Albert leaves Raine finds herself letting out a low shaky breath that she didn't realize she was holding. She attempts to make herself more comfortable, easing off her robes and attempting to clean up a bit more with the washcloth. Distractions. She shouldn't be trembling. It's just a foot injury. It hurts.]

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[chikaidestroyer]

[Albert returns awhile later with both a small bag of ice and another washcloth. He glances at her a moment longer.] Is that all now?

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[wise_maiden]

[She lifts her eyes briefly to register his return, to look at the items.] Y-yes, that will work fine. Thank you.

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[chikaidestroyer]

[He sets the ice on the bed, wrapped in the washcloth.] Good. I'm going to sleep now. I suggest you do the same.

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[wise_maiden]

... good. I will, soon. I'll see you in the morning. Or ... whenever any of us wake up.

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[chikaidestroyer]

Indeed. [He makes sure to shut the door on his way out.]

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[wise_maiden]

[Raine watches him go before settling the ice around her foot. She probably should have asked for towels as well. ... Whatever. She'll manage.]