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[Action/Video] Headstrong Student

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[When Anastasia shows her youthful face on the network, those she is close to will notice she looks tired and worn. Her best attempt to look cheerful wouldn't really fool anyone and her speaking simply reveals tjw truth of her weariness.]

Good morning. I know I don't have school today, but I want to keep doing my best. S-so, I'm looking for advice. R-recommendations, rather.

[She fights back and stifles a yawn.]

Combat strategies... One of my subjects at school. I want to find videos or Holodeck programs of it, if any. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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[Meanwhile, Anastasia was going to continuing being a busy body, going about her business in her usual choice of street clothes of a flower-themed shirt and skirt, armed with a bunny tote bag and looking absolutely exhausted.

She can be found at grocery stores in both Genessia and Nova, since there are different products she prefers. But as she was in line and getting things rung up at check out, she rummages through her tote bag to discover a massive problem.]

W-what? Oh no, Oh no... My purse, where is it? Did I lose it? Did I leave it home?

Umm... Excuse me...

[Anastasia hurried got out of line, still trying to find her money to pay for just one little bag's worth of groceries.

How much worse can this day be?]

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I can probably help with strategies.

[Soma's not looking so good, either. He's a little pale, a little drawn, and definitely looks like he's in a bit of discomfort. Puncture wounds don't heal quick.]

Soma... You don't look well.

[Says the kid with a face so tired she looks three times her age.]

If you're absolutely certain, then what do you have in mind?

I'm not mending as quickly as I'd like. Don't worry about it too much - it's just a few stab wounds.

[Just... a few stab wounds. Yeah.]

We'll need to hit the books first. Maybe a couple board games. But the big test, and the best way to build up your actual knowledge, is going to be Holodeck'd.

[That doesn't help.

A thoughtful sound, and sleepy eyes, she considers it.]

I figured the Holodeck'd, but I didn't think of board games. I wonder if they are any like the ones from home...?

I wouldn't know, since I've never seen your world's board games. But they're not quite the same as the ones from my world, so... probably some familiar elements, and some not. Like everything else here, they seem to be a mish-mash.

[Before she could answer, she does her best to hide a yawn. A yawn big enough that she lets out a small squeak.]

Then... Then maybe it's doable. We'll need to try a few of them, won't we?

[She isn't allowed to go too far, before she and her groceries are being intercepted.]

I've got you this time Anya.

[It's a familiar voice, although this wasn't their familiar and usual grocery run. Trunks is waving to her to come over and join him, with a smile.]

Take a deep breath, and calm down.

[Anastasia's reaction was a bit slower than usual, but she recognized Trunks and sleepily trotted over to him.]

Trunks, I... Umm...

[Her train of thought derailed. What was she doing again?]

[That is not reassuring, and she looks tired. There is a faint frown, before he's just taking her bag of groceries and adding it to his pile. While keeping it separate enough.]

What's wrong? And seriously, Anya, take a deep breath for me. Then another.

[Because he is concerned now, beyond just her forgetting her wallet...]

I'm fine. Nothing's wrong.

[Guess what she didn't do? Those deep breaths like Trunks instructed.]

Anya, breathe.

[Patient, like he would be with Maki or Haru. Even though Anastasia was much older, something was clearly wrong to find her flustered and it had him worried.]

Take a breath with me okay?

[One hand moving to her shoulder, soft and concerned.]

[Fine. Anastasia takes a deep breath, but it explodes into a yawn that she quickly covers with a hand.]

See? I'm fine.

[Stubborn child.]

Oh I don't think so.

[He caught that yawn, and while he's still learning to separate herki signature from the others around her, he can TELL it's off. Wobbly sort-of.]

You're exhausted--when is the last time you got proper sleep?

Uhh...

[She still tries to assert herself, but its the weakest assertive appearance.]

I slept last night.

[Only half true.]

How much?

[Yes, there is a faint disapproving frown.]

Seriously Anya, I won't say I know you well, but I haven't seen you flustered like this before, or this exhausted. It's worrying me.

[Okay, there is a pause, and a serious look despite the frown.]

Which means not that you should tell me everything is fine, but instead tell me what's wrong. Friends help each other, right?

[All she wants is for people to not worry about her, bjt it seems to be backfiring. She sighs and shrinks away meekly.]

...I just want to make Satsuki and everyone proud of me.

[And she is simply overdoing it.]

[Oh Anastasia; there's another soft squeeze against her shoulder.]

I'm proud of you. I'm sure Soma is too, and if Satsuki isn't, with how hard you're trying? Then something is very wrong and I will tell her so myself.

[Looking around some, which is hard because he's on the shorter side of average-height. Then he spots what he's looking for, and smiles a bit. Gently turning Anastasia so she can see the benches as well, near the end of the check-out lanes, and not far from the entrance and exit.]

Go sit, and wait for me okay? Please?

[She knows When she's beat.]

Just... Don't imply Satsuki doesn't care, okay? I don't want her to be upset.

[Once directed to the benches, she walks over to them, slightly unsteady before taking a seat. During the boring wait, she would be quietly teetering as she loses the strength to stay awake.]

If she gets upset, it's probably because you're making yourself sick, Anya...

[Not that Trunks wanted to upset her guardian--he hadn't even properly met Satsuki yet. But any reasonable person wouldn't want their charge getting upset, and for now Trunks was assuming Satsuki was reasonable. But he does make sure she gets to the bench alright, before finishing his own shopping quickly and heading for the check-out.

It doesn't take too long hopefully, and he made sure their bags stayed separate. He also has a cold tea in his hand, bringing that over and settling by her.]

Anastasia?

[Softly, trying to wake her up gently if she's dozing, as he offers the cold tea.]

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[And there's one side effect to being exhausted. Anastasia was easily startled. She flinched awake with a small gasp when she heard her name.

Oh, it's just Trunks. Looking at the tea she was given, she meekly accepts. Strawberry tea, interesting...]

I'm sorry, Trunks... And thank you.

[There's a head-shake, and he's content to sit with her.]

Nothing to be sorry for, unless you mean worrying me. In which case, it's also not needed. You're my friend, and I worry. I'd rather help you, than have you worry alone though.

But I wasn't worried...

[Are you still going on with that, child?
She's hesitant to drink though, since they are still inside the store.]

So, umm... Now what?

[Sure you weren't...

Drink--the tea is paid for. It's okay.]

Well now, you rest a bit. Did you have any more shopping you needed doing?

No, that was it. Just one bag.

[A very small errand. She doesn't even need Nidoking's help with this one.

Also, she's still not drinking.]

[A nod, and then a slight nudge of the tea in her hands.]

Drink, Anya. It's paid for, I promise. Help keep you awake long enough to get you home. Which is where I'm taking you next.

[Well, if he insists. Anastasia opens up the container of strawberry tea and takes a small sip.

Then a long, slow drink.

Strawberry is life, strawberry is love. She should be a lot less fussy now.]

[Good, she was already looking a little less wilted.]

Take your time, alright?

[Encouraging her, and content to sit with her for as long as he needed to.]

Why're you so tired anyway?

[Anastasia took another slow sip before answering.]

I want to be a good student. I want to make Satsuki proud.

[Suddenly! Anastasia squeaks with a hiccup.]

E-excuse me...

[It's adorable, and alright, and just makes him smile.]

You've been pushing yourself a lot then, huh? I remember how eager you were to start school...

[And in this heat-wave...]

[Pushing herself too hard, rather.]

And I still am. Ballet and P.E can be fun. Home ec, as well. Japanese literature is interesting.

[But the rest suck.]

And I get to wear such a cute uniform too. Even if the skirt is a bit short...

[The point is she's pushing herself too hard. By now, she finished off her strawberry tea. She misses it already.]

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...and when do you take a break to just relax and do something fun, and not school-related hmm?

[A bit of a sly smile, as he gets it.]

I know a work-a-holic when I see one. I'm the son of two of them, and one myself.

[There's a sigh, and he's shaking his head.]

But if you're this sleepy during the day, you're pushing yourself too much. You do need to rest, and let yourself have time to relax as well. Not burn yourself out and run yourself ragged when there's no need.

[She only gave herself a break when it's a snack, bath and bed. Everything is hardcore work.]

Umm... I guess no real breaks...

I do play a um... What was it again? It's a video game in the Holodeck'd. Well, I haven't gone in a long while...

Mmmhmmm...

[Yep--workaholic.]

Well, maybe you'll have to show me sometime, even if you can't remember it right now. Does Satsuki realize you're not getting enough sleep?

Um...

[Her eyes dart and scan subtly. The answer is pretty clear. Surely, Satsuki suspects it, but Anastasia never directly told her.]

...I don't know.

[Right, that confirms it. Trunks is shaking his head in amusement.]

Alright. Well, we're getting you home and you're going to rest okay? And talk with Satsuki. I'm sure she's proud of you already, but she wouldn't want you making yourself sick. And if you need me to back you up, you just ask.

[Gonna just take that emptied bottle of tea, and place it in the recycling.]

Okay...

[She knows when she can't win. Even after a drink, she is still easy to pick up and carry off to be brought in front of Satsuki.

Rather than look fussy, she makes an effort to stand on her own sleepy feet and wait for Trunks to come back.]

[It didn't take too long at all and Trunks was back. Considering the effort it was taking Anastasia to not sway, he was glad now he'd decided on a course of action.]

You can nap against me if you need to, alright?

[Yes, she was older than she looked, but Trunks was still older than her by a good margin too. Carefully picking her up, arm under her knees and making sure to loop around her in such a way that her skirt was at no risk of flying up. Letting her settle against his shoulder too, if she wanted, before he grabbed their grocery bags in his other hand.]

[A day can always get worse. Here's the Cheshire Cat staring down at her from the top shelf, comfortably nestled within the snacks.]

Lose something?

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[Oh great. She has every mind to just walk away, but she's too sleepy to do even that.]

Nothing for you to worry about. What brings you here?

Of course it's nothing from me to worry about. I haven't lost anything! Ah hahaha!

[Oh wow. What is sympathy? He chuckles on for a good half a minute, before calming down enough to answer.]

This shelf is great for naps!

Precisely, and you'll gain nothing either.

[Sleepy princess has abundance of sass.]

Don't do anything to bring merriment to the store, Cat.

I think you'll find I'm gaining snacks every day!

[It's a good thing he's a vaguely magical nonsense-cat. Otherwise he'd be gaining fat every day too...]

But it's Cheshire Cat. The 'Cheshire' is very important.

The Cheshire part is important? How so?

[She has better things to do, but she wants to see what happens.]

Because if you don't specify "Cheshire"...you might get all the cats responding!

[That's actually complete rubbish because most cats ignore you, correctly named or not...]

And just how do you intend on studying something as complex as strategy when you look as if you'll fall asleep at any given moment?

[Her tired mind was a bit slower to process the question, but her sleepy voiced reply was quick enough.]

I'm fine. Really, I am. I know I can do it.

[Lie, lie, a mountain high.]

In your condition, you'd be more likely to be a harm to yourself and others if you attempt to strategize anything. One gross miscalculation from a careless strategist can cost you an entire battle.

[Sure, this isn't a battle scenario and there isn't exactly fear of one to come. He hopes.]

First learn to pace yourself. You can't expect to retain any of your teachings like this.

[Well, she can't argue with truth even she understands. Even though she's not specifically training to be a tactician, she can still be injured by her own carelessness before even her own magic.]

Are you a strategist, Sir?

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