[OPEN] Bouncing Back

[soul_mods]

Characters: Open to the kidnapping victims, their visitors, and medics.
Location: Death City Clinic
Rating: Varies
Time: June 17th and 18th (if extra time is needed), all day
Description: After a return to Death City and resulting brief surgery to remove the amplification chips, patients are now under observation for the safety of themselves and others as they recover from the ordeal. Visit a friend!



It began with a sigh of relief when the chips were discovered late last night. Nurses and doctors moved briskly down the halls, sedating the maddened and prepping them for an easy surgery. One by one the foul chips are removed, contained for further analysis while their 'hosts' take their first real rest after a whirlwind day spent out alone with their own crazed minds.

By the morning of the 17th, the surgeons anesthesiologists are exhausted, wearily taking their time in the break rooms of the clinic to recover from a very long night of sedations and incisions, but after another examination, they were pleased to announce everyone was clean.

But the environment is tense. Most, if not all of those who were brought back had done unspeakable acts and are ordered to remain under observation just in case. Visiting hours arrives just after Morning Training lets out, allowing patients to see their friends and partners. But take note- each room is accompanied by a Shibusen agent keeping their eyes and ears open in case of trouble, but they won't disturb your visit or conversation so long as you keep things civil.


[ooc: Remember to tag yourselves in!]

Comments

[doc_holi]

[Holiday glanced to the door, surprised to see the familiar face. What was his name? Yuugi? It was hard to forget a kid with hair like that, honestly.]

[Not wanting to trouble the nice boy, she smiled back.]

Hey. Yuugi, right? It's been awhile since we've last talked.

[mieru_mienai]

[Yuugi hadn't forgotten her either, obviously. He'd noticed her around at morning training but it was true, they hadn't really spoken in a while.]

[His smile brightened considerably, and he nodded once to show she'd gotten the name right.]

Yeah! [And then, a little more subdued--] I'm glad you're back okay. Do you need anything?

[doc_holi]

No, no. I'm fine. I was just thinking.

We caused quite the stir back here, didn't we? I hadn't realized how powerful the witches could be.

[Holiday was trying to drift the topic away from her before it even landed.]

[mieru_mienai]

[Yuugi nodded, frowning slightly again. There was no indication that he recognized Holiday's attempts to steer the conversation a certain way.]

They're strong... I guess BREW wouldn't have brought us here if they weren't.

[Despite the gravity of the words, his tone was neither heavy nor hopeless; no matter how powerful the witches might be he was sure that they could be defeated. After what they'd done, they certainly deserved it.]

[doc_holi]

That's true. I don't blame Kid for wishing us here either. Death City... This world needed all the help it could against them.

[She was silent for a moment and then looked back to him.]

It'll be okay, though. We're many, strong, and smart. They don't stand a chance.

[Yet, she doesn't look all that hopeful and happy about winning the war. The loss is too great to her.]

Derp, sorry for the slow reply!

[mieru_mienai]

[Yuugi could see that Holiday's expression didn't quite fit her words, and he couldn't help wondering what exactly she had been through the past few days. What was on her mind right now... He didn't know her well enough to guess, or to ask; all he knew for sure was that she must be carrying a burden--that much was obvious to him before he'd even come into the room; with everything that had happened there was no way any of the Witches' victims had escaped unscathed--and he wished there was something he could do to help.]

You're right. With all of us working together... [The words trailed away, not weakly, but because the firm tone of his voice finished the sentence for him.]

That's okay!

[doc_holi]

[Holiday nods and smiles.] I wouldn't worry about them. At least, not in the long run. They're crafty, but it'll be okay.

[mieru_mienai]

[Seeing another smile from her lifts Yuugi's spirits as well, and once again he relaxes and lets the frown fall from his own face.]

You're right!

[He stuffs his hands in his pockets and shifts his weight to one foot, and then the other, kind of like an indecisive kid.]

Anyway... You sure there's nothing I can get for you? I don't mind.

[What he really wants to say to her still seems too bold considering they are still more acquaintances than friends, and he doesn't want to step outside of his place. Neither does he want to overstay his welcome...]

[doc_holi]

[Holiday doesn't mind him wanting to help her; she likes that he's so caring, actually. However, she doesn't want to worry anyone either, especially a kid.]

I'm fine. Don't worry about me. I appreciate it, though.

[mieru_mienai]

[He can kind of sense that she sees him that way--as a kid, that is (and his teenage awkwardness can't be helping)--and deep down it bothers him so he puts on an even brighter smile.]

If you're sure! [There's a short pause and then--] Anyway, I should probably get going. [He points his thumb over his shoulder.] I came here to visit a friend, so...

[Really he just doesn't want to be in her way any longer if there's nothing he can do.]

[doc_holi]

[He's not in here way. Holiday likes his company.]

I understand. I hope their doing well.

[mieru_mienai]

[He's just not the type of person to assume that is the case, unfortunately.]

Thanks! [He gives her another smile and almost turns to go but then hesitates, returning to face her but dropping his eyes to the side. When he speaks again he does so slowly, ponderous and careful.] You know... I'm afraid he'll be hard on himself after what happened. The madness, though--it can bring out the worst parts of a person, but that's not who they really are...

[He scratches the back of his head and flounders for words for a second before grabbing on to a few more that say more or less what he wants.] I just hope he knows that, too.

[doc_holi]

[... She blinks for a second... before giving him a big smile.]

I think he knows... If he doesn't, just make sure you tell him.

[mieru_mienai]

[He gives her a warm smile in return, something inside him unclenching a little with relief. Hopefully his meaning came through, not that it's guaranteed to be what she needed or wanted to hear. Either way, her smile is encouraging.]

I will!

[And this time he really is going to leave as he turns away, but not without one last question.]

Hey... do you like games? [Might be kind of a long shot since she's such a professional, but...] I have a few at my place; if you want I can bring them over later. It'll make the time pass quicker.

[doc_holi]

[Games? She blinked at the sudden topic change and smiled again with a little laugh.]

I guess so. I haven't just sat down and played a game in years.

I wouldn't mind you coming back over if you wouldn't. [The distraction was more than welcome and she was glad for the offer.]

So shall we handwave at least one game of chess or something between these two? XD

[mieru_mienai]

I don't mind! [Yuugi grins and gives her a thumbs up.] I'll be back again this afternoon.

That'll work with me XD

[doc_holi]

Thank you. I'll see you later, Yuugi.

[She waves at him, smiling. Oddly enough, she would find that she was eager for him to come back.]