7th Lash (written)

[poweroflegend]

[The dead may come back to life here, and Ryu may not have been himself. But to Trevor's mind, neither of that made helping to end the lad's life any more right. After three days of letting this bother him, he finally pushes it aside.]

We did what we had to.

Naoto: perhaps I will avail of your wolf's services much sooner than I thought. The hunt won'

Comments

[lolli_angel]

I could help with your hurts, if you want.

voice

[poweroflegend]

The most grievous of them are cracked ribs, I believe. [wince] Will that be a problem?

Re: voice

[lolli_angel]

Not at all. Where are you, anyway? I don't mind flying.

voice

[poweroflegend]

And I won't mind staying put. You'll find me at the Thorn.

...thank you. I appreciate this.

voice;

[kickwaves]

I heard about what happened.

Shit, I'm gone for a little bit and this -

.... [It's fairly obvious that she's irked with not being able to help, as well as knowing that it was Ryu, too. :\]

voice

[poweroflegend]

[Understanding.]

...I was there. And there wasn't much I could do either.

voice

[kickwaves]

Damn.

Still, at least - ... tch, can't even say that.

How're you holding up?

voice

[poweroflegend]

With walls or tree trunks, should there be any to lean on. [a faint chuckle despite himself; he knew what she meant of course] I've had worse. But I will need to slow down for the time being.

[illusivetactics]

What exactly did occur down there?

[poweroflegend]

If you mean when Ryu was pulled under, I wish I knew. What he became... is that inherent to him?

[illusivetactics]

I meant down in the city, the other day. The ruckus was, naturally, noted.

But that is certainly the right kind of question indeed...what triggered such a transformation?

[troublewaking]

Better than most, from the sound of it. It feels kind of strange when I'm not the one getting into trouble.

So how bad are they?

[poweroflegend]

[chuckles] Used to making trouble, are we?

Cracked ribs, a sore back, and a frontal slash mark parallel to one an enemy gave me three years ago. [beat] Things just short of killing a normal human.

[troublewaking]

It just seems to find me.

[Translation: She totally is used to making trouble.]

Ouch. And just how normal are you?

[poweroflegend]

Not...very. 'Tis my bloodline, though I'm still human at the end of the day.

But be you human, monster, or anything in between, you might agree pain is decidedly universal.

[takes a shot and puts more weight on his table at the Thorn]

[memento_blade]

Of course. Gal is well-behaved, she won't give you any trouble. And she'll enjoy the exercise.

[poweroflegend]

Then I'm in your debt. I will treat her as I would my own.

Also, someone may or may not have to take my place in at least some of our patrol shifts. I'll let you know.

[memento_blade]

Just focus on getting well. I can drag Haine with if need be.

[poweroflegend]

...you would trouble your better half for it?