5. Bloody mess
[Waking up in the clinic is familiar. This time, it's with a neck wound and four or five of those brightly coloured Easter eggs. One of them had been both hindrance and help the evening before when she was bitten in the neck.
She has a vague recollection of being saved by some kids when the elevator didn't work. She's grateful.
She sits up, pushing ( Read more... )
She has a vague recollection of being saved by some kids when the elevator didn't work. She's grateful.
She sits up, pushing ( Read more... )
I've - been turned into everything but a vampire.
[ Pauses. She's - a bit uncertain about whether or not she should be worried. Marian's turned out to be a friendly face within the castle that Piper wouldn't mind getting to know a bit better. A vampire bite - well, that sort of complicates things. ] You're - are you alright?
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[Marian sits up in the bed. It's so good to hear from this woman.]
I will be just fine, they say. Would you... [Suddenly shy.] Would you mind coming to the clinic? It would be nice to see you...
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[ A touch startled: ] I'll be there in a bit. I - am a bit hopeless with these corridors.
[ Remembering: ] I have long brown hair and I'm wearing a light blue top and jeans. If that helps at all. [ ... ] I'll probably be the one carrying an open journal and peering at it intently. [ Smiles ]
[ And then she leaves her room to make her way to the clinic. ]
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Oh, follow the signs on the walls! The clinic is on the second floor and the elevator opens straight into it! If it's fully functional again! If there's any problems, just ask someone! ...But beware of the vampire....
I'll be on the look-out for you! Oh, and I have long, brown hair myself!
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[ When she enters the clinic, she looks up from her journal. She thinks she spots Marian, long brown hair and all - she reminds her of Prue, though, she had darker hair, but the length is similar in her opinion - and walks over to her. Tentatively and rather softly: ] Marian?
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Piper!
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They say I'll be fine, that vampire bites of that kind don't leave any lasting damage. I thank you for your concern.
You... are looking for something, aren't you? Some sort of indication? Have you seen things like this before, Piper?
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[ She runs her hand through her hair. ] Like I've said, I've been in situations like this before. I'm very glad that you've been given the all clear. Being bitten by anything - bees, flies, freaking vampires - is not fun.
[ She sits in a chair beside Marian's bed. Closing her journal, she places it on her lap. It's weird to be talking to someone who she's only communicated with via the journal. ] You been here long?
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I'm glad too. If you say it, I'll be even more relieved. It was not fun, I can tell you. That woman... was feral.
[She can't help shuddering. Will she feel the effects of the shock later? She knows the clinic insists on keeping here for a few hours because of that. Having Piper there, by her side, makes her a lot calmer. This woman radiates something... a 'no-messing-with-me-I-mean-business', in a caring way. Marian likes that, she likes it a lot. It's strange how well the voice fits to the person behind it. Having Piper around feels so right. Her smile to Piper is warm when she responds.]
Here, in the clinic?
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[ She grins. She should've been more specific. ] Yes. I only read your message, well, you know when I read your message. If I had opened my journal sooner, I probably would've been here sooner. [ These journals remind her of answering machines. Annoying and yet sort of helpful. ]
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Oh, don't worry about not being here sooner! I'd just been asleep! It's lovely to have you here now! [She's blushing. When she does like someone, she tends to be a bit eager.] Besides, you have to keep those things closed a lot, it's like a constant blur otherwise.
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Good to know. I'm too new at this. [ Gives her a small smile. She taps her journal with her fingers: ] These journals are annoying to carry around. [ And then the eggs catch her attention. The bane of her existance today. She nods towards the Easter eggs she can see in the clinic. ] I see that the eggs aren't just a thing that invaded my room. Have you tried one?
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Marian smiles and extends the open egg, filled with tasty chocolate.]
Please, have some! I didn't get the chance to try them yesterday.
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[ She may not eat it right now, but it feels like a token of friendship from Marian. That and Marian's chocolate eggs may not be as dangerous as the ones in her room. Whether they are dangerous at all, Piper doesn't know. Believing the worst in magic is what she does best. ] You're more game than me. I didn't eat any of my eggs; just tried to toss them into the corridor to no avail. [ She smiles, though. She found eggs everywhere yesterday. She's thankful that they're gone. Her pockets feel ( ... )
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In fact, Piper reminds her a lot about Guy. Like him, she's probably not a person who will give her friendship and trust easily.]
Confetti? A whole pool of eggs? Poor you, what a mess! You know, I wished for one egg to be a heavy weapon so I could hit that vampire in the head. It worked! But we can't wish away the eggs or these things when they happen. Last week, there were acorns and tiny soot creatures everywhere. Yesterday, it was eggs. Oval things seems to be in fashion this spring. It's a bit daunting if the oval objects grow larger every time, though. [Laughing, munching another egg.] I had never tasted chocolate before I came to Paradisa. I fear I might become addicted to it.
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