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Post by Rhona Hall on Mar 2, 2017 6:09:36 GMT -6
Battered, bitten, burned, and bruised Rhona was not comfortable no matter how she laid in her recovery bed. She achieved a new transformation and a better understanding of the abilities that flowed through her. Limax had no chill and training with him was like a Death Match. That kind of excited her though, brought her alertness up and every move counted. Third degree burns would cover a large surface area of her waist and hips. There was a deep cut and a bite across her shoulders. Not to mention but not anything new, the Namekian hits like a truck. All of that and I believe the most damaging blow was the Doctor coming in and saying she was going to be in here for up to two weeks! Then the next low blow was she should not be allowed to train or fight for the next month!
What a day to be human... She huffed and pouted but it was not going to get any better no matter how much she wanted to. Even worse if not for the pain meds even her energy is absolutely drained. Apparently gaining a new transformation took a lot of it. She can barely muscle up a spark of ki to make her blasts or get a good hover going.
It was still new and injuries are still fresh and tender. Everything was pointing to her finally needing to just rest but for two weeks? she grumbled at the thought. Recalled telling Limax that time she fell from the tree, It was a month and a half she was in an itchy cast, and every time she'd try to go to classes and train then her Father would actually aim for those broken parts and tell her to go back. Exploiting her weakness at the time is what anyone would do in this state so he was just teaching her that lesson. She did get better at dodging though, she could say that was probably one of the things she was best at.
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Limax
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Post by Limax on Mar 2, 2017 23:04:45 GMT -6
Rhona had been kind enough to visit him while he spent a day in the infirmary when she had nothing to do with the injuries themselves. And now that she was in a similar situation due to their little spar it was his obligation to return the kindness. Especially considering her species was far more frail, recovering from injuries far slower than Namekian's did.
That knowledge nagged him in the back of his mind, he'd clearly gone to hard on her. And for that his presence would not be enough. He needed to bring her a token of good will. And so Limax had spent the better part of his day speaking to various vendors from Earth, employing all of the knowledge and experience he had with her kind to find the perfect token to bring her. And eventually he found it.
Knocking on her infirmary door a moment before he poked his head in. Which would be followed by the rest of him fairly quickly. The Earth ritual of knocking completed, he would stand by the door looking directly at her and her bed. In his right hand however was clutched a brown paper bag.
"I have brought you a gift."
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Post by Rhona Hall on Mar 3, 2017 13:31:08 GMT -6
Rhona was surprised someone was knocking, even more surprised but now pleasantly so when it was Limax.
"Limax hi, get comfortable, I was about to do something drastic out of being so bored. I did not think Namekians did this sort of thing." Then she paused only a moment as she raised her self to an up right position. "You don't feel bad about kicking my can do you? Because I take full responsibility for my choices." She grinned. "What did you get me?"
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Post by Limax on Mar 3, 2017 18:46:20 GMT -6
He glanced down to the bag that he was holding. He assumed that's what she meant, since she had already seen that Namekian's do get medical treatment when it was needed. After all it wasn't so long ago that he was here himself.
"We don't. But Earthlings do. Correct?"
At least that's what he had been lead to believe. That gifts were customary when visiting one in the hospital.
"The fault is mine, I shouldn't have pushed as hard as I did."
He didn't seem terribly upset about it though. More like he was acknowledging a fact. When she asked what he had gotten her he would open the bag and reach within, before pulling out a nice thick raw and bloody steak, slapping it down on her bedside table. He looked quite pleased with himself as well, and his choice of gift. He'd done his research and knew that Steak was something that many humans loved, and meat was supposed to help build muscle. It was the perfect gift!
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Post by Rhona Hall on Mar 4, 2017 1:47:16 GMT -6
"Ah... you really do have a soft heart. You were told right about the Earthling custom. Just makes me remember I did not get you a gift when I came in, though thinking about it... I would not know what to get you. I am positive you are not a guy who cares for flowers or balloons that say "get well soon"." She held her hands out and offered to take the gift off his hands.
"But for real, all is well I am alive and can handle your hard game. I had an interesting time, something strange came out, but I am sure that was apart of me. Don't look at me the way I heal, think about when I do... I am going to have a cool scar... couple of scars..." She'd pointed to the bandage across her shoulder where he bit her. She remained smiling the whole time. There were no regrets or hard feelings.
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Limax
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Post by Limax on Mar 4, 2017 20:42:50 GMT -6
"There is no need. It is your custom, not mine."
He did not require gifts to aid in his recovery. Just a small amount of time. The knowledge that there were people that looked forward to his recovery rather than despise it was enough for him. His eyes flickered to the raw meat that he'd placed on her table when she held out her hands for the gift.
He went with it however, the actual act of placing it in the hand was probably just part of the custom. He'd probably inadvertently been rude to do otherwise. So he casually picked up the raw meat and deposited it into her hand, letting the juices and blood run down his hand without a care.
"Scars are something you desire?"
Again, he was far from an expert on Human culture, but from the little he'd seen of their culture. Scars and fighting were typically seen as masculine and unbecoming of a female, but advantageous for the males. He was curious what drove her to break social norms as much as she did.
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Post by Atlanti on Mar 4, 2017 20:47:33 GMT -6
Having gone to look for Rhona at the places the woman had told her, Atlanti's search had gone without sight of the blonde. It had, however, resulted in a couple of comments from people who had mentioned someone matching her description being assisted to the infirmary. After asking a couple of questions, Atlanti was able to confirm is was probably the other woman instead of some random human with blonde hair and went looking for her.
After asking after what room was in,, Atlanit wound up knocking on the doorframe about the time that Limax asked about customs. She could hear them through the slightly open door, waiting for the okay to come in. Her nostrils flared slightly at the smell of blood, but if it was actually from Rhona at this point, there'd be a doctor on hand, or someone searching for one.
Despite her curiosity, she still waits.
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Post by Rhona Hall on Mar 4, 2017 23:54:25 GMT -6
"Oh certainly I don't desire them. But they are a fact of our life, sometimes great stories to tell... Once we get them we can't lose them so we accept them."
Rather shocking development but Rhona did not flinch. Honestly she realized there was a small understanding barrier with Limax but he tried his best and she really was happy about that. She'd just go with it and take even take an examining look at the steak. It was nice and thick with fine marbling through all its tissue. She remembered some friends of her parents inviting us over and boasting about how they can cook a steak. Rhona remembered quite well what to look for.
"Oooi!" she inhaled excitedly. "You must have gone through some lengths to get something like this. I am surprised it has traveled so far from home. It will smell so good once it is cooking. Thank you!"
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Post by Limax on Mar 5, 2017 21:16:56 GMT -6
"I am glad that you like it."
He'd looked around for the perfect gift all day, so to see that he had chosen correctly was very rewarding. His normally stoic nature dispelled by the wide and pleased grin on his face as he folded his arms over his chest in triumph.
He glanced backwards at the door however with the knocking. Though he was just expecting whoever it was to just walk in right after the knock.
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Post by Rhona Hall on Mar 5, 2017 23:29:40 GMT -6
Rhona decided to lay the steak back in the bag and use a near by towel to clean the juices from her fingers. She stared at him seeing him proudly smile, that was a unique sight. She acknowledged that he must have really worked hard and she was glad it was all worth it in the end.
He then glanced to the door, She had not noticed anything strange but Limax had a sense of these things. Rhona might have missed hearing a knock or something. "Is there someone there?" She'd say it loud enough to hopefully be heard from outside the door as well.
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Post by Atlanti on Mar 5, 2017 23:49:37 GMT -6
Atlanti backed away from the door as the conversation continued, uncertain if it she hadn't been heard or if the conversation had enough focus. She had decided to come back later when rhona called out to her and the sound of paper rustling could be heard.
"It's just me," she announced she she stepped up towards the door again, her hand resting against it and gently pushing it open enough for her to peek her head in.
"Can I come in?"
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Post by Limax on Mar 5, 2017 23:56:16 GMT -6
Limax shrugged to Rhona, it was her room not his. He didn't feel like it was his call to make.
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Post by Rhona Hall on Mar 6, 2017 0:12:40 GMT -6
"Oi Atlanti! Good to finally see you again. Yes, please come in." Rhona was still super glad for the company. "So, give it to me straight will I really be in here for up to two weeks? I can already feel my body getting soft from lack of movement." She grinned as she joked around about it but she was really hoping that Atlanti could give her some better news. Still it was a slim hope that even Rhona knew there was no miracle going to happen and she'd be healed by tomorrow. It was a rhetoric to make smiles and jest.
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Post by Atlanti on Mar 6, 2017 0:36:22 GMT -6
Atlanti slipped inside the room, carefully closing the door behind her so that it would rest slightly open in case anyone else wanted to visit. She grinned at hte greeting with a small laugh.
"Yeah, sorry about that. I was looking for you and they said you wound up here." Now that she was in teh room, she was able to to take in everything, including the very raw steak and the blood that was on Limax's hand. That explained the smell. The Namekian blinked and regarded the open steak for a moment, fairly certain raw meat was not something that should be out in the open in the infirmary.
At the question, Atlanti offered the other woman a sympathetic smile and shook her head.
"Afraid not, though I'll let you know if i hear anything different." This was one reason she was glad she wasn't human; recovery didn't usually take that long, infirmary or not. "Looks like you have to play by the doctor's rules for now, but at least your not alone." She nodded towards Limax as she said the last part.
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Post by Limax on Mar 6, 2017 14:31:38 GMT -6
"I am sure the time will pass before you know it."
He said slowly, uncertain of his words but hoping to make her feel better. Even if he didn't see how someone could stay in bed for two whole weeks. It would drive him mad, but he couldn't tell her that. That would only make her feel worse and more restless. He glanced back at Atlanti and then to Rhona, it was curious that they were the only ones here. Especially because he didn't see any gifts for her other than his.
"Are you alone on Namek?"
If she had come with the family she had mentioned he had assumed they would have visited her already, and that would mean they would have left gifts. Thus she must be alone.
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