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[knightofratatosk]

[On the floor of the forest not too far from the southern barrier is something blue lying among the leaves. Emil decided to take Vyse and Asch's advice of finding something productive to do rather than moping around, but since he's not the type of person to always think things through, this means he's spent the past week banging on/trying to find a way through the barrier. Obviously, that didn't exactly work.

He's partially covered with leaves now thanks to the wind, though there's still enough of his outfit uncovered to be visible from a distance. It looks like he's been there for a little while. Poke/kick/tell him he's a moron?]

Comments

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[corrinesbell]

You okay down there, Emil?

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[knightofratatosk]

[He's still alive, that counts for something?]

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[corrinesbell]

[going to try to rouse him, then. What is it with these blond hero-types and their need to be thrashed by the barrier. Seriously.]

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[knightofratatosk]

[Mmrgh, stop shaking him, he doesn't want to wake up. 8| But he will eventually, opening his eyes slowly to blink at her with a confused expression.]

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[corrinesbell]

Hey. [also helping him sit up, when he's ready to]

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[knightofratatosk]

...

[Sorry, Sheena, he's not really in a talkative mood right now. He's feeling pretty down.]

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[corrinesbell]

[talkative isn't necessary. She just wants to make sure he's okay]

Where're you hurt?

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[knightofratatosk]

[He shakes his head a little. Aside from bruises from pounding on the barrier, he isn't hurt. Well, not physically, anyway.]

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[corrinesbell]

You look worn out either way. You've gotta eat something.

[will help him up now. Come on, Emil. You can't kill yourself here trying to do the impossible, save it for Aselia]

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[knightofratatosk]

Not hungry.

[But he'll let her help him up, largely because he's too tired to protest.]

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[corrinesbell]

I know. But it'll help.

[will at least let him try to walk on his own first]

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[knightofratatosk]

[And he'll try wobbling off on his own, not very successfully.]

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[corrinesbell]

[sigh. Sheena comes up beside him and puts one of his arms over her shoulders. It's easier and it'll be faster and if he keels over he won't knock himself out]

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[knightofratatosk]

[See him not protesting this. He doesn't care much about anything at this point, so she can do whatever she'd like.]

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[corrinesbell]

[she just doesn't want anything more to happen to him. So getting him back is her first priority, and she's going to take him to her house, not his]

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[knightofratatosk]

[That's probably a good idea considering the mental state he's in right now. Having other people around would be good for him.]

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[corrinesbell]

It might mean you've gotta sleep on the couch, but d'you wanna stay with us for a while?

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[knightofratatosk]

N-no, I... I'll be okay.

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[corrinesbell]

...I really don't think so, Emil.

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[knightofratatosk]

Tenebrae is still here.

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[corrinesbell]

Yeah...but maybe a full house would give you a little break.

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[knightofratatosk]

Thanks, but I'd rather be alone.

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[corrinesbell]

[well, he's stuck at Sheena's for at least a day to recover, and she won't let him make a prison break, so]

If Colette's home when we get back I'll ask her to cook something.

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[knightofratatosk]

Mm.

[Either way, he's not going to be doing much.]

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[corrinesbell]

[they'll be at the house soon]