[7th Song - Voice]

[sonicosuper]

 Excuse me, everyone. I don't mean to be a nuisance...

*Sonico pauses there, her breathing soft and shallow as though she's in some difficulty*

I am looking for some help. Just someone to help me with some grocery shopping. I really don't want to inconvenience anyone but at the moment -

*Here she stops to cough. It's only a small one, but Sonico gasps as though in some kind of pain. She is as quiet as she can be about it, though. When she speaks again her voice is slightly more of a whimper*

If anyone can help, that'd be much appreciated -

*It sounds like she might have said more but she stops her message there. It was exactly why she didn't use video in the first place - so people wouldn't see how much she is hurting*

Comments

[Voice]

[formerabyssinian]

...what's wrong?

[She doesn't sound alright. Aya is all too familiar with trying to be quiet about pain.]

I'll help you with your groceries, so don't worry about that.

[Voice]

[sonicosuper]

Just a little injury. It'll be fine. Eventually.

*Another moment or two before she seems able to speak again*

It just means that..it's difficult for me right now. To lift things and carry things. I can come with you though.

[Voice]

[formerabyssinian]

It doesn't sound like a little injury if you can't lift anything. Have you seen a doctor?

[They can get groceries after seeing a doctor.]

[Voice]

[sonicosuper]

Okay, maybe it's actually a big injury.

..but I've seen a doctor. I'm not dying at least. I'm just - a bit sore.

*Understatement of the year*

There wasn't much they could do for me at the hospital, so I'm just looking after myself.

*Speaking so much is painful, so she has to turn her face from her phone so that she can catch her breath is the least painful way possible*

[Voice]

[formerabyssinian]

Give me a list of what you want, and I'll get them for you.

[He doesn't need her to buy things if she just says what they are.]

Audio

[infinitejustice]

Huh? What's wrong? You don't sound well.

[There's a hint of worry in Athrun's voice.]

Audio

[sonicosuper]

Oh, I'm perfectly well. Or, maybe not perfectly... I'm perhaps a little bit sore.

*She has to pause there to bite her lip as she breathes in again*

Okay. Maybe I'm more than just a little sore... Just a couple of fractured ribs. They'll heal soon enough.

[infinitejustice]

Fractured ribs?! Forget grocery shopping, you should be going to the hospital! Where are you right now?

[Athrun is already preparing to contact emergency services.]

[sonicosuper]

N-no. It's okay! I've been to the hospital... Now I'm resting at home. Please don'worry!

*Except she says it all so quickly that she runs out of breath. So when she breathes again she has to try not to cry out in pain*

[infinitejustice]

You've been discharged? Well...I guess if they thought you were able to go home...

...You can send me your grocery list. I'll do your shopping for you.

[Video]

[om_nom_namur]

Uhhh... Ain't no shittin' healer or nothin' but that sounds really bad, sweetheart. Didja get sick or somethin'?

[Voice]

[sonicosuper]

*No video for Sonico right now, nopes*

Not quite sick. More like...injured?

*Trying to make all this sound as easy and breezy as possible*

[Video]

[om_nom_namur]

Okaaaay, the hell'd y' do?

[In the video, she can see the clawed joints of Namur's gargoyle wings growing quickly from his shoulders. In moments, his wings stretch out to either side, and he gives them a couple flaps to get the feel of them.]

[Voice]

[sonicosuper]

*Sonico can't help but be a little hurt by that - she didn't do anything, other than nearly get killed*

I got crushed. There was this...bird. I think it wanted to eat me. But it just...crushed me. Then I got away. So it's...

*Pause for a wince*

It's fine now.

[Voice]

[om_nom_namur]

Shit...

A'ight, where y' at? Can find y' but it might take too long if y' don't help. If yer somewhere mostly safe, don't move, [He points a finger at the camera for emphasis] cuz that's a great way t' make yer shit worse.

[Video]

[sakuya_izayoi]

The maid appeared on screen, looking more than a little displeased. She appeared to currently be in Castlevania considering the decorations behind her. "I can be of assistance, but first I would like to know what is wrong."

And she wouldn't take no for an answer.

[Voice]

[sonicosuper]

*While Sonico still refused to turn to video, she did watch Sakuya and felt guilty at the sight of her expression*

"I have...fractured a couple of ribs. It means I don't think I'll be able to work for a while. I'm so sorry!"

[sakuya_izayoi]

"I see." She sounded calmer. "That is, indeed, a serious injury. However, do not concern yourself with work. Such things are valid reasons to take leave."

The maid paused, pulling out an ornate silver pocket watch and checking it. "I believe I have time to help you, if you still need it. What things do you need from the store? I will bring them."

[sonicosuper]

It was nice to have someone who wasn't freaking out over her injury. Sonico liked Sakuya's calm. "I suppose...But I don't want it to get too busy for everyone else..."

Sonico listed off a couple of things, including bubble bath and painkillers. "I think that should do it... If you don't mind..."

[sakuya_izayoi]

"It wont. I can pick up the slack if need be. Focus on getting better. Later tonight I will see if Lady Patchouli is feeling well enough to pay you a visit. Her healing magic is not very potent but it should push your body through the worst of it.

Sakuya was quiet as Sonico listed off the various things, nodding curtly once she had finished. "I do not mind, and I will bring them momentarily. Just tell me where and ensure that the door is unlocked. Or, failing that, a window. Straining broken or fractured ribs is not something you want to do."

voice;

[bloodheels]

Do you have a cold?

[Or a cough would be another thing at least. But she wasn't sure that would be the case.]

voice;

[sonicosuper]

No...Nothing like that.

*She keeps it vague, not sure how much she should reveal*

voice;

[bloodheels]

Then why are you coughing. Unless I guess to much dust or something.

[She admits she couldn't think of much else really.]

Voice;

[sonicosuper]

No...It just - it hurts to breathe and so when I try not to breathe too much I can end up coughing. Which hurts even more.

Voice;

[bloodheels]

Ah, so your injured around the chest area, correct?

[Considering she would get injured a lot back home, she probably was aware of a thing or two.]