✿ 4th Bud [Action]

[seiriald]

[It's been several days since the incident that confined her to the clinic, and frankly Kaori has become very tired of that place. Not only was she bored out of her mind, but merely the smell of it brought up fragmented memories of pain and fear from long ago. On top of that, it was lonely when no one visited. Sorry Vash, but she really can't take it anymore.

Therefore it makes sense that she sneak out, right?! Never mind that she is still badly bruised and sore everywhere due to damaged and sprained muscles, which makes walking very difficult. But what's some injuries to her? At the very least she can talk! Sort of... It takes some effort.

As for the destination she has in mind? Her apartment at the very top of CH4, pretty smart. Of course she probably won't get very far, and may end up resting in the flower shop instead. Feel free to intercept her anywhere along this stupid journey of sheer determination, she may or may not bite. And it may or may not take all day.]

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[seiriald]

Escaping. [Brutally honest as usual. She's not grumpy with you, Shirou, just at the fact that already this was starting to hurt pretty badly. Poor guy might have to deal with her ranting about it.]

[swordboning.livejournal.com]

Escap-?

What? Did something happen? Do you need help?

[seiriald]

I'm... okay? [For now, there's no need to drag Shirou into this. Poor guy, why do you always have to be so concerned?]

[swordboning.livejournal.com]

If there's something wrong, you can tell me. Especially if you say you're escaping.

[seiriald]

[Sigh, she would tell you if she could manage more than a few words at a time. And does she really want to tell him she was escaping the clinic? He'd probably force her back there. For now she'll be staying silent and feeling awkward.]

[swordboning.livejournal.com]

...alright.

How about you tell me what you need and I'll do it for you. If I can get you to someplace safe...that would be best.

[seiriald]

[She's grateful that he didn't pry, but really this guy was too nice. Maybe he could help her get farther...]

... The flower shop?

[swordboning.livejournal.com]

Do you need me to carry you there?

[seiriald]

[... Carry? Isn't that pretty intimate? She shakes her head quickly, a blush creeping to her face until pain in her neck forces her to stop. While being carried would be uncomfortable... she would appreciate some assistance.]

H-... help me... there?

[swordboning.livejournal.com]

Whatever you think is best but you don't look like you're in any shape to be walking around.

[He offers up an arm for her.]

[seiriald]

[You're more right about that than you think, she's already pretty tired. But she raises her arm, nervous about such close contact with someone she barely knew, much less a Human.]

[swordboning.livejournal.com]

It's fine. I'll keep you safe so grab on.

[he steps a bit closer to make himself more available]

[seiriald]

[Thank goodness he came closer, now she can get a gist of where his arm is. She's still hesitant, but takes it with her better arm, almost leaning into him a little. She was tired.]

[swordboning.livejournal.com]

[He takes a step while trying to support as much of her weight as possible.]

Alright. Slow and steady.

[seiriald]

[Slow and steady is all she can do. Legato hadn't done much to her legs in comparison to her arms, but the muscles are still sore. There's also the addition of what was done to her spine. It may not be very obvious, but she really is glad he's helping her.]

[swordboning.livejournal.com]

I'm starting to think it hurts too much for you to talk but...

...I hope you don't mind if I babble a bit, do you?

[seiriald]

[She shakes her head, in fact, she'd kind of like it. That he's figured out it hurts to speak makes her uncomfortable, though.]

[swordboning.livejournal.com]

I bet you're wondering right now about me. Well, wondering if I'm just an idiot or a really nice guy.

[seiriald]

[He's half right, she was just thinking he was really nice until he brought up the idiot type. That brings out a small smile.]

[swordboning.livejournal.com]

My dad taught me to be like that. He said he couldn't be a hero so I promised him I would do it for him. I'd help out everyone, even if it was just a little bit. So if you're wondering about why I'm helping...that's why.

[seiriald]

... A promise? [She'd vowed something similar long ago, to a precious person. Too bad she skewed the interpretation and sought out loopholes so she could still uphold it.]

[swordboning.livejournal.com]

A promise. I'll do what he wanted to do.

[seiriald]

... Can I help? [Whether it's the kind of help he wants is a big gamble, her sense of morality is skewed from what was usually expected here.]

[swordboning.livejournal.com]

Help? [He stopped speaking for a moment]


...how would you do that?

[seiriald]

[Small shrug, she's not sure how she can help. But by blood she is obligated to assist Humans in whatever situation.]