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16: Relapse (Open Action for Nova City, Text)

A. Action

[ As much as she's progressed, there are still some things that don't change.

Once again Adela has woken up in a cold sweat, and after a sigh she ends up getting dressed and going out. Not without leaving a note for Smoker and Tashigi first, but this time she doesn't take her dog with her. This time, she wants to go out alone.

With some time on the trains and some walking, Adela is in the bright night of Nova City, looking around absently as she walks through the city. Maybe she'll slip into a bar for a bite to eat, maybe she'll wander aimlessly, but either way it's late at night even in the well-lit city. It gets her mind off of more terrible things at any rate. ]

B. Text

[ Some time near two in the morning, Adela ends up just sending a text to the network, hoping for an answer that will at least satisfy her. ]

For those of you in Nova City, how do you pass the time at night? I find myself unable to sleep and wish to keep myself otherwise occupied for now.

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No a few places 4 dancing and shit Where u at rn?

I am not entirely certain, please give me a minute.

All right, I am near the planetarium.

[Oh good, somewhere relatively safe and he knows where it is!]

Alrite hed in there if its open and ill be there soon If not just hang out by the door Put ur back 2 the wall so no1 can sneek up on u and make eye contact with every person that comes near u ok?

Very well

Why are you telling me all of this?

Cuz thats the ezyest way 2 scare off dumass thugs

I am not helpless as I am now. Truthfully I am always armed now even if most would not think so.

Are you that concerned for me?

Just figyer its a gud idea 2 not luk like u want 2 get mugged Goes 4 any1

[ Namur... She can't help feeling a little warm inside. Maybe it is just as he says, but at the same time she's glad to know she has a good friend in the fishman. ]

Very well, I will take your advice and keep my eyes up. When should I expect you here?

Shit girl i aint got speed junkshins no more so u gotta b payshent!

[All told, it'll take him about ten minutes. And when he does show up, he'll be jumping down from off the roof of the planetarium in front of her.]

Speed what? What is wrong with asking when?

[ Not that she gets an answer apparently, and she jumps and shrieks briefly before taking in who just appeared next to her and taking a breath. ]

Nehra, Namur you startled me... Just where did you come from?

Up top.

[Duh.]

Sidewalks is overrated. Only take 'em when there ain't good places t' jump or when I'm strollin' 'long with someone. Have any trouble?

No, I have not had any trouble so far, unless you count trouble sleeping.

[ She lets out a nervous laugh at her own stupid joke. Please don't judge her too harshly Namur. ]

You wished to go dancing? I cannot promise any elegance from me, but I would be willing to try.

[He snorts in amusement, so take that as she will, and holds out his hand to help her up.]

Been practicin' what I taught y' the other day?

The other day? That was weeks ago Namur, you were there later when I went into surgery remember?

[ She takes his hand, pulling herself to her feet a moment later. ]

I have not exactly had the chance -- Trafalgar insisted that I "take it easy" until later, even if I am allowed to walk about now.

Edited 2016-10-09 19:15 (UTC)

Well it sure as hell weren't yesterday!

[Namur shrugs.]

Anyway, guess shit'd work differnt for y' now either way. Don't worry, I won't be judgin' y'. Sheheheh!

Well, let us be off to this place to dance then. Did you have anywhere particular in mind?

I find the only time I'm there at night is if I am working over time, so... probably not much of a help in this area.

Really? That is a shame.

I must wonder if you are awake for the same reason I am, though I understand if you would rather not say if it truly is that.

Probably is the same reason. I'm not exactly going to hide why I might be awake some nights.

Better than I was before, though.

I can say the same. Having Ash around now helps as well, he and Sami will often climb into bed with me whenever I have a nightmare these days. They have become less frequent as well.

That's good to know. Time does work wonders. That and actually getting help.

Though we seemed to have done it in different way.

It seems we have.

If it is not too hard to talk about, may I ask of how you are doing with your leg Yugi?

It's not hard to talk about at all. My leg seems to be doing okay. Should be able to probably walk on it again soon without the use of crutches.

That is wonderful to hear! I look forward to seeing you on your feet again as well, Yugi.

I have started to walk again at this point -- I have healed enough from my surgery to allow it at this point. It is not the exercise I am used to, but it certainly is a wonderful feeling.

Well I look forward for when you can do what you might have used to before. It's always something one doesn't really appreciate before until something happens.

I do as well, and it will be good to see everyone once I can.

Thank you for speaking with me as well. I am truly grateful for that, Yugi - for your friendship and kindness towards me.

You don't need to thank me for anything. I'm always happy to talk to friends.

That may be true, but I also wish to thank you. Is that not something friends do?

It can be sometimes. Guess your right on that one, but I don't expect it all the time.

I still feel I should say it sometimes.

It has helped take my mind away from other things, actually. I think I might return home soon.

You weren't home when we were talking?

No. I am in Nova City.

That's right. Though be careful when going home.

I will be, thank you. You take care as well.

[Alucard is in Nova City that same night. Recently, he got licensed to hunt in Nova City. And his first assignment and bounty? To hunt down and capture a murderer that was wanted in the recent newspaper edition. The said criminal has a high pay-out, but Alucard didn't care for the money. He choose the assignment for the challenge of the criminal itself. Said to be a highly armored individual that picks victims at random in the city. Considering it's his first night, his methods are clusmsy, especially the Nova City's law is no kills, bring wanted criminals alive sort of deal in order to get paid.

It's two in the morning and this text show up on the network. Rolling his eyes. Kids.

His alias will show up as "Mr.Baskerville" and on her network, his avatar is shown as a cute black labrador puppy. He created a new account to mask his identity (reason is work-related) due to his previous fuck up on his introduction post to the network.]

How about going to bed for a start?

Edited 2016-10-04 03:56 (UTC)

[ Who in the world is Mr. Baskerville? Adela doesn't know, but she frowns at the text before sighing and responding to it. ]

I tried earlier. If I were able to sleep now, believe me I would.

[some anonymous network troll, for all you know~ But if there is any advantage, behind the text, his tone is that of a gentleman]

I would count sheep, but perhaps you tried that already.

[Or in Alucard's case, the sheep were long eaten by wolves.]

Such tactics do not work in certain scenarios, and I am loathed to admit that this is far from the first time it has happened.

Unless you have some solution that can quell terrible nightmares to help me sleep, I cannot for now.

Sleeping pills and brandy works for me. And being around with puppies. Or if you're a cat person, kittens.

[Okay, the derp suggestion explains his cute puppy avatar...some...what.]

[ She sighs at that, smiling a little. ]

I do own a dog, and normally he does help. Unfortunately it does not always.

Sleeping pills and alcohol sounds like a terrible combination however, and not one I am willing to try.

I thank you regardless. I will try to find something that works for me.

[Not that he cares for a puny human, but...his hard personality softens somewhat at the mention of dogs. He loves dogs.]

Oh? What kind of breed is he and how old is he?

He is a Tibetan Mastiff, to the best of my knowledge. He is around six months old now and growing larger all the time.

The person I live with has a dog as well, I believe a mixed breed? You would have to ask him about it.

[He can't ask. He's a loner and he's developing a particular lifestyle, but then it's always that way for him. Anyways, he's only chatting with the girl, that he remembers who said to him, any woman who has an interest in him has poor taste.

She is quite right. He agreed. He's an ugly, horrid bastard, inside and out. At times. That's why he found humans fascinating. They have a lot of nerves and cheek.]

I tend to like labradors and beagles. Good hunting dogs.

[Anyways, this is a break and all, but he ran out of time for chit-chat.]

I have to go back to work. I hope you're home and not out here. It's get dangerous at night.

[He found that ironic, because he's a monster that hunts at night, and he's the dangerous one here.]

I will try to keep it as mind, but you need not worry for my sake.

Good luck with your work, Mr. Baskerville.

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