005 :: the symptoms of this place's disease

[nobodysheroine]

Did anyone else wake up this morning with the sensation that they just got dropped on their head?  Because I did and now I've got this egg shaped bruise on my cheek that won't go away.  So far I've been able to handle the acorns and the weird spaceship-like things that keep shooting at me on my way to work.  But random injury delivered by unknown

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[distant_dragon]

[Instead of words the comment starts out with a rather bad drawing of three small dinosaurs -- an apatosaur, a little stegosaur, and some sort of duckbilled variety.]

Anyone who seriously wants to hurt anything like this? Probably deserves to be smacked around a bit.

[nobodysheroine]

Impressive, Meet-and-Greet.

You should start your own Audubon Society. Except instead of dedicating yourself to a life of feathers, consider one of scales. Though, admittedly, if evolution has had its laugh, they're really just the same thing.

[distant_dragon]

I can't draw for beans. That's Crow's province. But at least the idea got across.

Those ones were very friendly when Raise and I were down there. I don't know what the 'Audubon Society' is, but if it involves keeping baby dinosaurs from becoming experiments it might be worth looking into.

[moonlit_mirage]

I thought they were cute.

[felinemystique]

I've never heard of that happening. Are you all right?

And I'm hoping no one takes Lezard up on that.

[nobodysheroine]

Beyond the fact that I look like I've fallen down a flight of stairs, I think I'll be okay -- just as long as it doesn't happen again. Like all week, I've been having these weird aches and pains, and I didn't really think much of any of it until, well, this morning. Hard to ignore when the proof of the pudding is staring you right in the face.

But. I'll be alright. It's just confusing that nobody seems to know what I'm talking about. And now I'm starting to think I have some weird subconscious talent for self-abuse.

God, me too.

[felinemystique]

I can't imagine you being capable of something like that. And I know you will, but let me say it anyway--tell one of us if things get worse, all right?

[nobodysheroine]

I'm inclined to agree with you, but it seems to be another overarching theme to this place; the sudden realization that people sometimes gets that says, I CAN DO THAT?

I will. I definitely will. Crow says I should see Kazahana and maybe she can do something for me.

[moonlit_mirage]

Are you all right Ran-san? That does not sound good at all. Perhaps your should see Kazahana-san?

And Vanilla-san and I are on this, please do not worry about it.

Please.

ADULTS ARE THERE TO MESS THINGS UP. KIDS ARE THERE TO CLEAN THEM UP.

[nobodysheroine]

Ah yeah, Kazahana said she could do the 'Lay on Hands' trick. I think that might be a good idea, considering the fact that it's kind of embarrassing. I'm just lucky that I don't smile a lot, otherwise I think I'd have serious face pain.

Other than that, I think I'm fairing pretty well. Let's just hope I don't wake up tomorrow with a broken tibia. If that happens that me and the Powers that Be may have to have some words.

It's not a matter of worrying about it, or finding comfort in knowing that somebody else is taking care of it. I feel like something wrong is happening, and I'm not going to just sit back and let it. Lezard has acted irresponsibly and I intend to fix it, however I can.

CROW KNOWS THIS ALL TOO WELL

[moonlit_mirage]

She is quite amazing and skilled. Hopefully she can relieve any pain you have.

If this continues please don't keep your words only between yourself and the Powers that Be. I second Bastet-san request that you inform someone if it gets worse.

I understand. And yes, my reaction has been... Perhaps unfairly protective. You are your own person with the right to make your own choices and moral judgments.

That said, you are not alone and if you do intend to "fix it" I would at least like to know you have some back up, whether it is me or someone else.

Re: CROW KNOWS THIS ALL TOO WELL

[lizardoverdose]

Backup here. :)

[shiro_yasha]

You're probably haunted, go to the shrine and get a priest.

[nobodysheroine]

That would require me to believe in ghosts and god and priests, though, wouldn't it?

Canonically, Gin is afraid of ghosts. XD

[shiro_yasha]

Ghosts don't care if you believe in them or not.

[nobodysheroine]

Well then, perhaps this ghost is disgruntled that I don't believe in him. Though, if I don't believe that he exists in the first place, he's not really there to be upset about it, now is he.

[twoninths]

Hm. Oh, Ran darling, I do hope you take Crow's advice and have that seen to by an expert. I should hate to see you fine one day and then dropping away from consumption the next! Do take care of yourself, yes?

[nobodysheroine]

Argent.

You should know better than to give this place ideas. Talk like that just inspires the Powers that Be to expand their repetoire to biological warfare. Now all of us will be getting special deliveries to our doorstep of tuberculosis in crystal form.

I'm not exactly sure what I can do about, since it seems completely arbitrary. I am looking forward to not being bruised in the face. You'd probably laugh.

[twoninths]

Hardly, Ran. This place is the sort to cause us discomfort, yes, but not of the lingering, deeply unpleasant sort. There is not entertainment to be gained from consumption. It is not its style.

An invisible assailant, perhaps? Should I force Throne to come be your bodyguard for a time? He could swing his arms about like a windmill, just to see if he can catch the crook by accident. Never, my dear.

YOU SHOULD BE MY BODYGUARD, ARGENT.

[nobodysheroine]

Ah, so it's style is to keep it lighthearted and for the kiddies, is that what you're saying, my good man? Dinosaurs? Space invaders? Overzealous fire ants? You have to admit, not the most harmless application of whimsy, Argent.

As much as I love the thought of having Mr. Sugardaddy around me all day long, I think that a bodyguard isn't really my style. I was never the entourage type, Argent. That seems more befitting to you, don't you think? Well, to be fair, you haven't seen the shiner I'm sporting yet.