[by which I mean, like, a bit afterward because he has been busy yeeting himself around! As evidenced by the fact that he's got a sleeve of his suit burnt off, some of his hair is singed off (now matching his canon style, unfortunately, and a smaller injury on his leg. He's gotten them bandaged, at least, there's that-- but it doesn't really look like this all would've happened in the initial explosion. It's fine.
Wherever Shinobu happens to be, he'll head over after spotting her, raising his good arm to flag her down.]
Hey. Holding up all right? Heard you were helping fix people up a bit, and I don't really want to worry Galo just yet, so if you don't mind taking another look at these... might be able to give you something in return.
[-because he still doesn't like asking for this kind of assistance for nothing.]
[ As soon as she sees him waving her down, she pivots to meet him halfway. She's not injury-free herself, but there are only minor cuts from flying glass and random debris that have been already treated.
She sets the first aid kit that she's "borrowed" down, opening it up. ]
I'll be better once everything settles down, but I'll be glad to look at your wounds. I don't need anything in return for it. It eases my mind knowing people will get better, not worse.
[He mutters that as he reaches up to run a hand through his hair, frowning as he notices it's not all there. Cool. Great. He's having a fun night.]
Ugh, seriously, now I have to cut the rest-! [-and he clears his throat.] But-- someone else and I managed to track one of those guys down outside. Fair warning if you run into any, they're pretty dedicated... she decided she wasn't going back under any circumstances. Wasn't half bad with fire either.
You can accessorize it if you want to keep the asymmetry.
[ Is she joking? It's hard to tell, but as light as her tone is, she gestures for his arm without a sleeve covering it. She wants to see if he's burned in any way. ]
If you're here, you must have been better with your element. Did you get any information out of her?
I guess. Not like I have time to go get it professionally done right now... didn't have much time to see to all this properly either.
[He's hopefully going to have some photo ops coming up, assuming he does well enough in his remaining events, so this is basically one of the worst things? He has an image?? God.
There are bandages over the burns, but he'll unwrap them; looks like he didn't have any kind of ointment to put on them, because bandaging is literally all that's been done here.]
We did, though. Sounds like these guys call themselves Equalizers, and she didn't sound like she thought much of any of the leadership... Says Saiside's hiding info, some plan that the prince has isn't worth anything, and that Bangtan's not going to make it to getting some independence bill going.
[A brief hum, and:]
Couple friends of mine confirmed that first part. They knew about these guys and didn't say anything, and haven't been working on plans that could have helped. I couldn't get anything on the other two.
[ She understands the importance of keeping a good image, but she doesn't quite understand the point of vanity. Shinobu applies a salve to what she can see first, her motions deft and sure, and puts new bandages over it all. It gives her a moment to think over the information he gave her.
It's a good enough exchange for her medical skills. ]
I did hear there was some political unrest in Idoll, but this goes deeper than first glance. By their name... they want everyone to be equal? Or they want everyone here to be equally hurt.
[ Haha. She's a little angry, but she still has a composed and serene expression on her face. ]
Wouldn't be surprised about the second one... but she didn't sound like she liked any of the current leadership, so take that one as you will.
[He holds still and allows her to work, wincing only faintly; he's an athlete, he's used to injury, even if he doesn't often get burned as badly as this. The last time was probably while he learned fire magic, all pretty minor.]
In either case, I'm guessing this isn't all they had planned-- real shitty timing for the rest of us.
[he's worked very hard, thanks, he doesn't want to see the competition end prematurely.]
All the athletes train very hard and deserve their chance for recognition and prestige.
[ On the other hand, it's such a highly anticipated and publicized event so if some kind of terrorist organization wanted to make a splash, there really isn't any better time. It doesn't make any of this any less hateful. ]
It'd be a shame if they were unhappy enough to attempt assassination. Can you unwrap your leg bandages?
Well, they sure didn't seem to be trying to spare people here, even if they were trying to kidnap somebody instead of killing him.
[assassination sure isn't off the table, he thinks. they're dedicated enough.
he follows her instructions, though, unwrapping those bandages as well; he's not burned beneath them, just cut, but they hadn't had anything to put on this injury either.]
Feels like the kind of thing where it's going to get wilder before it has a chance to calm down, you know?
[ It's a slippery slope here. How do they know that the Equalizers know where to draw the line? Shinobu has faith in humanity, but she's not someone who won't see the worst in people.
She sets about disinfecting his cuts before applying antibacterial gel over it. ]
I do.
[ There's something heavy in the way she says that. ]
I wonder where they launched the attack from. There can't be too many places on this island for it.
Maybe, maybe not. This place is great for hiding in plain sight. It'd be easy to go unnoticed with all the crowds, especially if they didn't gather in a group until they had to act...
[Chuuya you're an athlete and not supposed to know that, probably. He seems to realize the same thing after a moment, shaking his head and adding-]
That's how it works in crime novels and shit. Though I guess they'd still have to have a place to keep their stuff, huh.
Yeah, well, gotta do something when I'm not training.
[And clearly he reads. That's exactly what it is. It's chill.
But he raises a brow at that comment, lips twitching into a faint grin.]
If they didn't use it all up, then I'd sure hope that's what ends up happening. Shame we didn't think to ask about that while we had one of them... well, not that she was that easy to get answers from. Pretty sure she wouldn't have told us if we did.
[ A man of taste and culture—until whenever she meets Baren.
She finishes bandaging his leg, nice and neat. She shakes her head, her smile becoming more gentle, as she takes a step away from him. She snaps her first aid kit shut. He's all clear. ]
You were burned for your trouble. You've done enough, finding out what you did. Of course I won't stop you from finding more, but please take care. I'll try to find out what I can, too, now that I know what to listen for.
[It's not bad enough to stop him, he means, which as far as he's concerned is the same thing. Once she's finished, he crosses one leg over the other, humming to himself.]
If you do find anything, or you need a hand looking-- I'm still in good enough shape to help back you up, if you need it.
I ran into him earlier, and I asked him to look out for first aid supplies, if he could. [ So next time, more people will have something on hand. Or that's what she wishes. ] I hate seeing good people get hurt.
[ She smiles, and as she stands with the first aid kit, her grip on it is as if she's holding something precious. ]
I'll be happy to patch you up in the future, if you need it, but I hope you won't.
You and me both. It'll be hard to keep up in my events if I go too hard-- but it's not like I'm that old, either. If I have to... well, I've got more of my career left.
[It comes a little slowly, like it's hard for him to consider the concept of not being able to fully participate, but-- if it came to it, he wouldn't let his position keep him from acting. Case in point: yeeting after a certain rollerblade gremlin to save his ass.]
[ Her smile is more genuine now, and it's honestly a relief to hear that from him. Even though she hadn't been assimilated into this world, she's seen and read enough to know how far some athletes try to push themselves. Even outside of athletes, some people are just like that. Like certain gremlins who needed to be saved. ]
You should have a long life to live to your utmost potential.
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Wherever Shinobu happens to be, he'll head over after spotting her, raising his good arm to flag her down.]
Hey. Holding up all right? Heard you were helping fix people up a bit, and I don't really want to worry Galo just yet, so if you don't mind taking another look at these... might be able to give you something in return.
[-because he still doesn't like asking for this kind of assistance for nothing.]
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She sets the first aid kit that she's "borrowed" down, opening it up. ]
I'll be better once everything settles down, but I'll be glad to look at your wounds. I don't need anything in return for it. It eases my mind knowing people will get better, not worse.
Aren't you competing? How did this happen?
[ Because it's obviously not completely fine. ]
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[He mutters that as he reaches up to run a hand through his hair, frowning as he notices it's not all there. Cool. Great. He's having a fun night.]
Ugh, seriously, now I have to cut the rest-! [-and he clears his throat.] But-- someone else and I managed to track one of those guys down outside. Fair warning if you run into any, they're pretty dedicated... she decided she wasn't going back under any circumstances. Wasn't half bad with fire either.
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[ Is she joking? It's hard to tell, but as light as her tone is, she gestures for his arm without a sleeve covering it. She wants to see if he's burned in any way. ]
If you're here, you must have been better with your element. Did you get any information out of her?
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[He's hopefully going to have some photo ops coming up, assuming he does well enough in his remaining events, so this is basically one of the worst things? He has an image?? God.
There are bandages over the burns, but he'll unwrap them; looks like he didn't have any kind of ointment to put on them, because bandaging is literally all that's been done here.]
We did, though. Sounds like these guys call themselves Equalizers, and she didn't sound like she thought much of any of the leadership... Says Saiside's hiding info, some plan that the prince has isn't worth anything, and that Bangtan's not going to make it to getting some independence bill going.
[A brief hum, and:]
Couple friends of mine confirmed that first part. They knew about these guys and didn't say anything, and haven't been working on plans that could have helped. I couldn't get anything on the other two.
[he said he'd trade and he will, by god.]
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It's a good enough exchange for her medical skills. ]
I did hear there was some political unrest in Idoll, but this goes deeper than first glance. By their name... they want everyone to be equal? Or they want everyone here to be equally hurt.
[ Haha. She's a little angry, but she still has a composed and serene expression on her face. ]
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[He holds still and allows her to work, wincing only faintly; he's an athlete, he's used to injury, even if he doesn't often get burned as badly as this. The last time was probably while he learned fire magic, all pretty minor.]
In either case, I'm guessing this isn't all they had planned-- real shitty timing for the rest of us.
[he's worked very hard, thanks, he doesn't want to see the competition end prematurely.]
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[ On the other hand, it's such a highly anticipated and publicized event so if some kind of terrorist organization wanted to make a splash, there really isn't any better time. It doesn't make any of this any less hateful. ]
It'd be a shame if they were unhappy enough to attempt assassination. Can you unwrap your leg bandages?
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[assassination sure isn't off the table, he thinks. they're dedicated enough.
he follows her instructions, though, unwrapping those bandages as well; he's not burned beneath them, just cut, but they hadn't had anything to put on this injury either.]
Feels like the kind of thing where it's going to get wilder before it has a chance to calm down, you know?
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She sets about disinfecting his cuts before applying antibacterial gel over it. ]
I do.
[ There's something heavy in the way she says that. ]
I wonder where they launched the attack from. There can't be too many places on this island for it.
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[Chuuya you're an athlete and not supposed to know that, probably. He seems to realize the same thing after a moment, shaking his head and adding-]
That's how it works in crime novels and shit. Though I guess they'd still have to have a place to keep their stuff, huh.
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What a profound reader you are. [ She's not as sarcastic as that word choice makes her seem. It makes her think. He's not wrong. ]
Yes, to set off all those explosions, they'd have to hide it somewhere. If anyone finds it, I hope they clear it out.
[ By her tone, as casual as it is, it almost sounds like she means burn them out. ]
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[And clearly he reads. That's exactly what it is. It's chill.
But he raises a brow at that comment, lips twitching into a faint grin.]
If they didn't use it all up, then I'd sure hope that's what ends up happening. Shame we didn't think to ask about that while we had one of them... well, not that she was that easy to get answers from. Pretty sure she wouldn't have told us if we did.
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She finishes bandaging his leg, nice and neat. She shakes her head, her smile becoming more gentle, as she takes a step away from him. She snaps her first aid kit shut. He's all clear. ]
You were burned for your trouble. You've done enough, finding out what you did. Of course I won't stop you from finding more, but please take care. I'll try to find out what I can, too, now that I know what to listen for.
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[It's not bad enough to stop him, he means, which as far as he's concerned is the same thing. Once she's finished, he crosses one leg over the other, humming to himself.]
If you do find anything, or you need a hand looking-- I'm still in good enough shape to help back you up, if you need it.
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[ She doesn't know how impulsive or headstrong Chuuya is, but it doesn't hurt to ask. ]
If it comes to it, I'll come find you.
[ If she didn't have to outrun a burning hedge maze, she would've. ]
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[He just. Didn't want his doctor friend to know about this, it's fine, everything is fine.
also everyone is getting into so much i'm dying at all of us, god.]
But I'm in room 29 in Victory Village, if you ever need to find me or leave a message.
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I'm sure your friend will give you a scolding in my stead if you don't, but I'll remember that. Thank you.
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[He gives her an appreciate nod, there.]
I owe you one.
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[ She smiles, and as she stands with the first aid kit, her grip on it is as if she's holding something precious. ]
I'll be happy to patch you up in the future, if you need it, but I hope you won't.
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[It comes a little slowly, like it's hard for him to consider the concept of not being able to fully participate, but-- if it came to it, he wouldn't let his position keep him from acting. Case in point: yeeting after a certain rollerblade gremlin to save his ass.]
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[ Her smile is more genuine now, and it's honestly a relief to hear that from him. Even though she hadn't been assimilated into this world, she's seen and read enough to know how far some athletes try to push themselves. Even outside of athletes, some people are just like that. Like certain gremlins who needed to be saved. ]
You should have a long life to live to your utmost potential.