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[pilot_princess]

A boulder... a stupid loose boulder...

[It's evident in her voice that she's been crying. She's trying to hush them, though, and stays quiet for a few seconds.]

I didn't think she'd want me to see it... so... I stayed home today...

Tomorrow morning, I'm going to the hospital to get her. She... found me first... when I...

Who all is coming with me?

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[pilot_princess]

My apartment...

I... I heard it was messy.

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[prodigal-axe.livejournal.com]

Be there in a couple minutes.

..yeah, looks like it happened fast, though. Least she wasn't in pain.

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[pilot_princess]

You're... not busy?

That's... good, at least... I wish it didn't happen, though.

Voice

[prodigal-axe.livejournal.com]

Should I knock or what?

Yeah.. but we'll get her tomorrow. You and I can keep a closer watch on her, too, when she gets back. You up to that?

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[pilot_princess]

...you don't have to.

Uh-huh. I'm... I'm never letting her out of my sight!

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[prodigal-axe.livejournal.com]

[A couple minutes later, he pushed her door open and waded through the haphazard rugs to Anemone's usual floor spot. He sat down heavily.. his own face was totally expressionless, though pale. He hadn't been ready to deal with people yet, but he'd do it.]

Yeah, uh.. about that. I'm not letting her outta my sight either.

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[pilot_princess]

[She looked up at him for a few seconds before returning to bury her face in folded arms. She wasn't crying so much anymore, but she couldn't bring herself to stop just yet.]

I never heard of boulders falling on people before.

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[prodigal-axe.livejournal.com]

[Her tear-stained face bothered him, but he bet a few people were crying over Ty Lee tonight. That girl drew people to her like nothing else. He also knew she wouldn't want all this pain over her-- neither would he, in her position. So he sure as hell wouldn't contribute.

After a moment, he laid a hesitant hand on Anemone's head, just being there while she had to cry it out.]

It's weird. But this place is real dangerous.. you'd better be careful yourself.

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[pilot_princess]

[Thankfully she wasn't crying as hard this time. Not because she couldn't, but because she refused to. She doubted Ty Lee would want to know that she turned back into a broken mess over only a day. After all, Ty Lee was so strong for her, Anemone had to at least try to be on her own.

She settled after a few minutes and wiped her eyes, even though she shuddered every few seconds.]

I'll... I'll be careful. You too...

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[prodigal-axe.livejournal.com]

Don't worry. But yeah, I will. You want me to make you some kool-aid, or something?

[Underneath his usual rough tone and comforting touch, Shinji felt kind of lost. He always did to some extent when friends and loved ones got hurt, or killed away from his ability to help them. But lately.. it had been one thing after another. Deaths, betrayals, and Discedo's usual problems on top of that, all of which he'd locked away.

Something about Ty Lee's death made him feel empty, despite that. Useless maybe. Not that it mattered how he felt if he could bear it. He was strong enough.]

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[pilot_princess]

[She shuddered again and sniffled once more, attempting to wipe her face on her sleeves. Unfortunately, trying to calm down seemed harder than she thought, and within a matter of seconds, she was at it again.

She shifted closer to Shinji, hiding her eyes behind balled hands.]

I... I really wish it didn't happen to her! I--it hurts, a-and e-even if it's fast, you still feel--and...

[Her mind replayed the look in Helter's eyes and the brief second of the bullet ringing through her ears, and Anemone quickly turned her face back into the rug and cried more, shaking pitifully.]

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[prodigal-axe.livejournal.com]

Yeah, that's.. not somethin' I'd wish on anyone. But at least we get a chance to help her tomorrow. You gotta try and rest some so you'll be strong for that.

[He had to choke down murderous impulses towards whoever did this to Ty Lee--and by extension, to Anemone. The last thing either of these girls needed was more pain. Not only that--but he couldn't do a damn thing about it. As usual.. god damn it.

He wrapped his arm roughly around her while she cried into the rug. All he could do was be there. For the first time, he realized exactly what Wolfwood didn't like about this. Picking up pieces that didn't have to be shattered to begin with. If only.. ]

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[pilot_princess]

[Rest was, once again, the last thing in her mind. She didn't want to just calm down and let this settle, wasn't even sure how to do that right now anyway.

It would subside by tomorrow. She would make sure she was okay by then, and she'd get Ty Lee and then they'd go do something fun, something happy. She just had to let these emotions run their course before thinking through any of this calmly.

She wiped at her face hurriedly, frustrated with the feeling of the tears yet still unable to keep them from coming. She'd probably be at this for a while.]

I... I never thought it could happen...

[She sighed softly, forcing herself to take a deep breath before looking up at Shinji again.]

D-do... do you think... she'd want candy when she comes out?