03: Cool Down [Open Action]

[enchantressofore]

Who: Adela & OPEN
Where: Hospital, Genessia City
When: March 25th-31st
Notes: She's recovering from her recent kidnapping experience, and unfortunately she's not able to do it at home. Whether someone's heard about her disappearance and rescue or has simply come across the wrong room is up to you.
Warnings: None for now.

[ Nehra... She's exhausted.

Adela sighs as she stares up at the ceiling of the sterile room, not liking the smell or the environment around her. Even with Katara's healing she had lost a lot of blood from the whole kidnapping incident, with only an apparent strange new power to show for it. Well, maybe not only that.

There are still the wounds to her pride she has to nurse, as well.

She's still stuck at the hospital too, as they want her to stay there with no one at her 'home' to take care of her while she recovers. Not only from blood loss, but from the TV world gate itself having taken a lot out of her during her time in there as well. Her shoulder is still incredibly stiff too, still requiring a sling to keep it still and prevent unnecessary strain.

It bothers her to no end, as she can't work or move or... Well, do anything other than rest. She hasn't even had a chance to thank those who saved her properly yet.

Finally the sound of someone coming into the hospital room gets her attention, and Adela tries to sit up to see who's there when she hears it. ]

Hello...?

[ ... Damn, her voice feels too weak then. She can't help but hate how weak she sounds and feels, on top of everything else. Maybe whoever it is can help her feel better about all that. ]

Comments

[Action] 3/25

[weavemyownfate]

[When she said 'I'm coming in', she wasn't expecting a female voice to be responding. Satsuki arrives, adorn in a uniform that's decidedly military inspired. In her arm is some sort of potted plant that pretty much looks like a tree.]

An associate of mine was in this room earlier, my apologies.

[Normally she would just walk right on out, but the weakness in Adela's voice is all too familiar; Luke was just as weak sounding when she saw him. Satsuki isn't certain if she's welcome or not, so for now she waits to see if the girl ignores her or not.]

[Action] 3/25 I should not have laughed as I did seeing this

[enchantressofore]

[ Adela stares at her, trying to take it in a moment before shaking her head and trying to fall back into the pillow. ]

Do not trouble yourself over it. I am sure he is looking forward to you seeing him, right?

[Action] Hohoho~

[weavemyownfate]

[Well isn't she well spoken?]

Perhaps; I do not consider myself a very exciting person.

[Satsuki clearly looks like a fun-time party animal, right? Though the question gives her pause, and she furrows her brows. Saying he was a boy was either a lucky guess, or she isn't the first to have made the error today.]

Are you waiting for someone?

[Action]

[enchantressofore]

[ More an assumption on Adela's part, and she would have apologized had she been corrected. She looks to the ceiling, closing her eyes and trying to relax a little bit. ]

No, I thought that you might have been a nurse or doctor. My apologies.

[Action]

[weavemyownfate]

The fault is mine for not checking. Get well soon.

[Satsuki nods, then turns around to head back out of the room. However she pauses a moment, then turns once more- This time to step closer to the red-haired girl. Upon doing so, she may very well sense that there are a couple of decorations upon her that glow of magic- One of them being one of the pins at her breastpocket, and the other sheathed in the intricately patterned katana scabbard upon her waist.

However what she offers is the greenery within her hands.]

Actually, I would like you to have this. Are you familiar with bonsai trees?

[Action]

[enchantressofore]

What?

[ She does sense it, and it does get her attention... For all of a second before she's being offered a tree. Immediately Adela tries to hold up both hands to try and politely turn down the gift, though the pain shooting through her shoulder when she tries it and she has to stop, stiffening while she uses her other hand to try and brace it. Damn, it still shouldn't have been that sore!

She has to catch her breath, taking a moment before attempting to answer her again. ]

I... I could not, as kind as it is. You do not even know my name, miss, there is no reason to give me anything.

[Action]

[weavemyownfate]

While not one that you know of, a reason most certainly exists. Still it is true that introductions have yet to be made. I am Satsuki Kiryuin; I am the Headmaster of Honnouji Second Academy, and this will be my second year in Genessia.

If you will not keep it, I at least insist you borrow it during your stay.

[But she'll hold on to it for now, the pained reaction is noticed, but not commented on.]

Bonsai is an art form of my culture- the art of growing ornamental dwarfed trees and I have grown quite a few. Its purpose for the viewer is to assist in contemplation and relaxation and I am certain it would aid in your recovery as it has for my associate.

Well.. That is only half true. He does not enjoy meditative recover very much.

Still, would you not agree that is something this room lacks?

[Action]

[enchantressofore]

You were here for that long?

[ She's a little startled with that, but she doesn't say anything else as she just listens to Satsuki. Something for contemplation and relaxation? Well... She has to admit, something like that might help her settle down, if only by bringing a little colour. A selfish part of her does want to keep it, at least for a little while. ]

It is... And my name is Adela. It is good to meet you, Miss Satsuki. He truly would not miss it though?

[Action]

[weavemyownfate]

That I have. As you might guess, the investigation progress has been on the slow side. Genessia is quite the mystery, but I am determined to solve it.

[That said, just thinking about it makes her a little tired since she's reached the point where she's had enough of the place. Oddly enough, being addressed as 'Miss' is rather revitalizing for her.]

A pleasure.. Adela. [Apparently addressing people by their first name isn't something she's accustomed to.] But no, it would not be an issue in the slightest. I planned to switch this with the one he has at current, and would rather lend a 'new' one rather than 'used'.

[action] 26th

[xuwu]

[ The only reason for Bei Dou, who was an immortal who never really needed medical attention, to be at any hospital at all was to deliver herbs on account of Under The Sun Retrievals, and while he had dropped off the herbs some of his snakes had slithered off to search for something to eat. And that's why he goes wandering through the hospital corridors and the rooms. ]

Hello.

[ He doesn't even dignify her with a look, as he instead lets his gaze wander the room in search of any of his varying sizes of snakes. He could just summon them to him of course, but he does enjoy to hear the chaos they cause when people encounter them. ]

[action] 26th

[enchantressofore]

[ It seemed like a trend for her getting unusual visitors was starting during her stay in the hospital. First, Satsuki Kiryuin from the previous day, and now this boy. Just who was he, and why was he there?

Adela just tilted her head, looking at the boy(?) at the door as he looked around, and after enough silence she finally broke the silence. ]

May I help you with something...?

[action] 26th

[xuwu]

[ He might look like a boy but he's actually ancient. He just happens to be short. But that was unimportant. ]

Perhaps, [ he slowly turns his normal eye toward her. ] have you seen any snakes around here lately?

[action] 26th

[enchantressofore]

. . .

Any what?

[ Please tell her that he's not serious. She's stiff, staring at him and otherwise not moving. ]

I... Have not seen anything...

[action] 26th

[xuwu]

Snakes.

[ Did he not speak clearly enough? ]

I seem to have lost track of some of them.

[action] 26th

[enchantressofore]

I... See...

[ And she's suddenly stark still. Mostly because she actually feels something going up her side.

Sure enough, there is a snake there, and Adela isn't daring to move because why is it there WHY IS IT ON HER AND IN HER BED get it off of her please strange boy. ]

[action] 26th

[xuwu]

[ He's definitely amused by her reaction. He covers a chuckle with a bandaged hand, and hisses to the snake that it would probably be bad if it bit the girl, but he didn't mind if it scared her. ]

What are you so frightened of? She's only a little one.

[ The snake is barely as thick as his arm, and now it hisses at the girl. It's actually only offering a greeting but it doesn't look like it, with those sharp teeth and all. ]

Re: [action] 26th

[enchantressofore]

[ She's still shivering, unable to move more than that as she just watches the snake, not liking the feeling of it crawling on her skin at all. Also as thick as his arm is NOT A LITTLE SNAKE MAN. ]

J-j-j-j-just... Get it off of me...

[ Her voice is barely above a whisper, high pitched and almost squeaking and the fact that its fangs are out isn't helping at all. ]

Action!

[lookprofessor]

[Hey remember that lady who visited you earlier? She had a little tree, was visiting an 'associate' of hers?

Someone is knocking on the door looking very, very sheepish, far later in the evening than visiting hours permit. Clattering wheels accompany wide eyes as a fourteen-year-old pokes his head into the room just enough that he can see in.]

Um--'scuse me--?

Action!

[enchantressofore]

[ ... What is a boy doing there? He looks a little on the young side, so it's surprising for Adela to see him wandering around, there's no way he's an employee there. ]

... May I help you?

[ The answer is a little slow, as if she's still having a little trouble processing just what's been going on around her. ]

Action!

[lookprofessor]

[Luke peeks from the door, his fingers tightly wrapped around the IV pole, hesitant. Swallowing, he gathers his courage.]

Um...I'm...m'sorry--I think I forgot m'stuffed rabbit...

[The way he slurs his words suggests that Luke is similarly a patient, full of various medications himself, struggling with processing what happens around him.] S'not--I--I mean--m'sorry. I shouldn' be botherin' you--

Action!

[enchantressofore]

You are not a bother.

[ She tries to offer a warm and kind smile for the boy, even if it's an expression betraying just how exhausted she is. ]

If you like, I can ask one of the nurses to help find it. May I know who they should return it to?

Action!

[lookprofessor]

Oh--s'm-mine--

[Luke shifts nervously in the doorway. Adela has the misfortune of being one of the first people he has approached of his own accord since the kidnapping, and as such she has to deal with his behavior. Normally open and friendly, he's far more reserved and sheepish, chewing on his lip.]

I had t'change rooms quick 'cause someone was coming, an' I think Mr. Rabbit was in the drawer.

[Looking at his feet, Luke swallowed, shy.] M-my nurse wants me t'go t'bed but...I can't sleep without 'im...

Action!

[enchantressofore]

[ She can see just how hesitant he is, and she keeps trying to be reassuring. Without a word she sits up, stiff while keeping any pained winces or grunts inside as she uses her free hand to open the drawer next to her.

Sure enough...

She pulls the stuffed rabbit out then, holding it up so that Luke can see it. ]

Is this him? I bet he has missed you, as well.

Action!

[lookprofessor]

[Glancing up, excitement lights up his face and he nods vigorously. The rabbit from the hospital gift shop had been something he'd gotten himself, just because he'd wanted something he could hold tight at night--but it had very quickly become something he needed. Still, the enthusiastic nodding sends his head spinning, and he wobbles slightly.]

Y-yes ma'am, that's him! Th-thank you!

[Woozy, he grips the IV pole tight, and then steps towards the bed nervously. His gait is uneven and hesitant; his free left arm is held stiffly at his side and wrapped in gauze, and he holds his torso rigidly straight suggesting the injuries hidden beneath his hospital-issued attire. When he's beside the bed, however, he lets go of the IV pole enough to reach for the stuffed rabbit in question, eyes wide.] Th-thank you s-so much--I k-know you probably don't feel well either so--um, thank you for helpin' me...

[Yeah. He absolutely could cry over this bunny, Adela.]

Action!

[enchantressofore]

Do not trouble yourself about it. The only thing I want is for you to get some rest, it is clear that you need it as much as I do.

[ She makes sure Luke has a grip on the bunny before letting go, laying back in her bed after a moment. Her eyes briefly go to the Bonsai tree that's been left there for her, but it doesn't take long for her attention to go back to Luke. ]

Maybe even more... I would be glad if it can help you do so.