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[ironrose]

( A woman sits by the bay, fingers toying with her newly acquired box of goodies. She looks wet, like she might have been one of the less fortunate new arrivals to fall face first into the water. Upon approach however, the smell of the ocean is overwhelmingly strong, as if she'd recently been for a dunk in a saltier sea than this.

As is usual with most new arrivals, she seems confused by the odd situation she's been suddenly thrust into. She also looks sort of... dazed? Like she's hit her head too hard. It's not hard to spot, even under the large hat she wears, or the flood of dark, wavy curls upon her head; the trickles of blood along her cheeks and temple.

Eventually she moves, though not without a groan and quiet curse under her breath. Not really paying attention, chances of knocking into someone's shoulder on the way through is more than possible. A muttered apology comes, but unless directly engaged there isn't much more than that. )

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[ironrose]

( She chuckles between sips, half tempted to ask how weird his life could have been if this wasn't the strangest thing he's experienced. Maybe later, when she can think straight. )

Just point me in the right direction. I haven't been to a proper doctor in... uh. Ever? ( Oceanview had a few menders, but no true physicians due to the rarity of such a profession. And the 'medic' on her crew was just a guy who knew how to sew and keep your insides from falling out completely. Aka: better than nothing.

She takes a few more sips of the water, listening intently for all her half-lidded eyes are wandering. )

We have magic in Valsheria. I mean, I don't use it, but it exists. Sounds like Fayren is the place to be though.

Where are you staying?

[light_of_willpower]

Fayren is probably closest to what you're used to, yes.

[A better look at the wound unfortunately doesn't tell him much beyond what he guessed already. So, time to clean and bandage it. Moving back and pulling on the vinyl gloves, along with a few more pieces of gauze.]

I live and work in Nova City, which is the most advanced of the cities. I used to work in Everglades before I switched jobs. Admittedly, I'm not too familiar yet with Windgate Creek, and Fayren isn't the city I'm most familiar with. Usually I go there because it's a good place for training. Reminds me of home in that way.

[Soaking the gauze in antiseptic, making sure to meet her eyes.]

This is probably going to sting--sorry about that. This is a disinfectant. I'm not actually a doctor, but am used to having to patch myself and other's up in basic ways. I figure I'll do what I can, and then see if you're up for dealing with the strangeness that is likely going to be the Hospital.

[Waiting for some sign of her permission before dabbing the soaked-gauze gently against the edges of the gash.]

[ironrose]

Training? ( That seems to have caught her attention more than anything else.

In response to his unspoken request, Jade just kind of nods her approval. She can't say she has any idea what it is, but if the stinging is what comes with the territory of making sure she doesn't die of some horrible infection - she'll take it. )

[light_of_willpower]

[At least she was handling this like a pro so far, as Trunks tried to be quick but thorough dabbing at the gash. Dirty gauze aside and moving for the clean bandages. Better to keep it covered and from again for now. This part is relatively simple, in terms of medical aid.]

Training. It's not as crowded as long as I avoid the villages. I try to be careful in the forests or mountains, but it's not unlike parts of my home world. Less chance of others getting hurt.

[Not too much longer, and while the bandage probably feels weird, her wound is clean and disinfected and covered for now.]

What other symptoms do you have besides the head-wound? I'd still like to take you to the hospital, as they can probably determine if you have a concussion.

[ironrose]

( There's a slight wince at the initial sting, but all in all she doesn't really react otherwise. She has a lot of scars, and has dealt with a lot of pain in her life - this is nothing. All she really does after is tilt her head accordingly to make it easier for him to take care of. ) Sounds pretty intense. Maybe when I can see straight I'll come and check you out.

( she did not misspeak. She might have even winked when she said it, but who knows if Trunks is too focused to see it. )

Uh. Nothing, I don't think. A few scratches, but all my organs are on the inside. I think.

[light_of_willpower]

[He is too focused. Mostly. It takes him a moment and there's a blink--did she just? had he heard right?

Then they're back on business which is a much more comfortable topic.]

Well, aside from your balance and being slightly unfocused--how is your head? I can give you some aspirin for it now, or we can just continue making our way to the Hospital. Genessia is less advanced than Nova City, and what I tend to think of as one of the most 'normal' of the cities. By which I mean it has what from my perspective are modern conveniences to make life easier and more enjoyable, housing and leisure-wise, as well as having businesses and infrastructure that I associate with a functional modern city. Like a hospital--where you go when you break a bone, or get really sick, or something. It's where doctors and medics work.

[ironrose]

Hurts, but it's not the worst thing ever. ( She kind of zones out after that, either not caring or not having the mental capacity at the moment to really focus on his explanation. )

Ahuh. Yeah. We can go there.

[light_of_willpower]

Oookay...

[Yeah, he kind of gathered that she wasn't hearing or really listening to some of what he said.]

Give me a moment to put the crate away, and we'll head that way. I can try and answer more basic questions if you want.

[Packing away the dirty gauze to be dealt with later, along with the other supplies. Except the water-bottle. She still has the one, and he'd poured out from the bottle for cleaning before, so whatever's left in it should be fine to drink. Placing the lid back on the crate, then moving to press a button on the side. There's that 'hoipoi' sound again and some smoke, and a small cylinder object falls to the ground where the crate was.

The capsule goes back in the case in his pocket, with the other water bottle in his hand.]

It's only a couple of blocks a walk, and if you feel faint or dizzy at any point--like I said, lean on me.

[ironrose]

That is so fuckin' weird. ( She muses, taking a few more sips of her water. Once the crate is ...uh... packed or whatever, Jade pushes herself to stand. Still dizzy, still in pain, but at least she's not covered in blood any more. )

Yeah, I gotcha. And honestly... I'm kind of worried about asking more questions - I think the answers might make my head explode.

[light_of_willpower]

It is a lot to get used to, especially when a lot of it is going to be very unfamiliar.

[Watching her carefully, to make sure that even if she's dizzy, she's able to stand and walk. He'll just keep an eye on her while they walk anyways.]

I can try and give you some broader strokes information, which hopefully won't be so overwhelming.