He can't return the smile, expression grim and concern pouring off of him into this room as he takes in her state. This is... not great. ]
Oh, Karlach...
[ There's probably a sink in this room so he's going to grab a small hand towel to wet it under some water, then wring out the excess. Once that's done, he drags a chair over to her bed, taking a seat on it before dabbing at her forehead. ]
Me and Izutsumi and Yuffie, we were part of... the Society. Put in charge to kill Relivers, demons in human skin. [she says it slowly, distantly.] I was good at it. Aqua, Iwatooshi, Marina, Suguru, Lucas.
When I feel less like I'm going to vomit all over the floor, I can help you talk to her. [hhhh.] She - she had it rough. She'll pretend like she didn't, but she did.
[aventurine has learned a compassion... karlach is so proud of him.]
Thanks. [she says, after a beat, glancing to the side. stares at empty air. and then looks back at him.] You're going to make a face, but it's sweet of you.
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He can't return the smile, expression grim and concern pouring off of him into this room as he takes in her state. This is... not great. ]
Oh, Karlach...
[ There's probably a sink in this room so he's going to grab a small hand towel to wet it under some water, then wring out the excess. Once that's done, he drags a chair over to her bed, taking a seat on it before dabbing at her forehead. ]
Pool didn't heal you all the way, huh?
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she leans a little into the dabbing, swaying slightly. she seems like she's dizzy.]
Think, uh. [she starts, voice hoarse.] There was a lot of... I got into some hallucinogen shit where I was, I think I'm coming down. Sorry.
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[ SWEET, SURE. It's meant to be a joke, but his voice just sounds strained, yay. Anyway, he's going to wipe at her brow and temples. ]
I went through it too, last week. Though I was unconscious for my return, so you're doing far better than I did.
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she snorts out a laugh, and then winces. ow.]
Gods. You went with... [squints, like she's trying to remember. and then she gets stuck - staring at something right over his shoulder, behind him.]
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He glances over his shoulder, sees nothing, then turns back to Karlach. ]
Karlach? Are you seeing something right now?
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... Suguru - Suguru didn't die. Right?
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No, he didn't die. No one new has died since you've been gone.
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[sliiides her gaze back over to over his shoulder.]
... His corpse is standing there. [she looks ill, as she says it - and blasts him with a bunch of guilt, sorry aventurine.]
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Yeah? Guess that means you really like the real version of him.
[ That's how this sick place works. ]
Wanna talk about it? Talking about it helped me reorient myself to what was real and what wasn't.
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[that's her sonboy. she can't quite tear her eyes away, but.]
It might help. Yeah. I don't really know where to start. [her voice gets a little quieter, because she's got a horrible headache.]
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[ He presses the damp towel to her forehead, lays it out there. ]
Did you have to take on a role?
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Me and Izutsumi and Yuffie, we were part of... the Society. Put in charge to kill Relivers, demons in human skin. [she says it slowly, distantly.] I was good at it. Aqua, Iwatooshi, Marina, Suguru, Lucas.
[...]
Aerith.
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... They certainly didn't hold back on the three of you.
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she shudders.]
Is Izutsumi okay? [worried, guilty, again.]
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... As well as she can be. I'm concerned about her face and her eyes. She refuses to go to the healing pool.
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When I feel less like I'm going to vomit all over the floor, I can help you talk to her. [hhhh.] She - she had it rough. She'll pretend like she didn't, but she did.
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How very like you to worry about others when you yourself are in this position.
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What, am I supposed to just not give a fuck about other people just because I'm injured?
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[ Everyone worrying about everyone else... It's rubbed off on him too, which is the strangest part. ]
I'm taking care of Izutsumi. I'll make sure stay with her.
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Thanks. [she says, after a beat, glancing to the side. stares at empty air. and then looks back at him.] You're going to make a face, but it's sweet of you.
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Can I get you something to drink or eat? Maybe another blanket?
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Think if I eat it might not make it down, so - no, but. [shivers.] Water's probably good, so Daan doesn't rip me a new one.