[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 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.]