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[straying]

[FILTERED TO NOEL VERMILLION]

Noel, I believe there is one - counted again and it's definitely one - unconscious lug on my couch. I think he belongs to you. Would you mind picking him up when he wakes? I don't mind having him around, but I figure you'd be better with him. All his injuries have been treated so you don't have to worry about that, but remind him not to strain himself unless he wants me to hunt him down again.

... and don't tell him I said anything negative about him. It'll just be between you and me.

[END FILTER]

Jeeze, it looks like injuries abound these days! Is everyone recovering alright from their little scrape-ups? Nodoka, I'm a bit worried. Has your condition improved?

[a thoughtful pause]

By the way, guys... I'd really prefer if you don't jump to conclusions with this recent chaos. Please don't start any mobs or something. If there's any danger or major threat being posed to us, it lies in chaos and lack of rationality. So let's not add to the victim count here in Vatheon, alright?

Comments

[lackinglady.livejournal.com]

[Well this is unexpected]

E-eh!? W...w-who is he?

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Oooh. I wasn't clear, huh?

[Well hold on, Noel. Saya's going to direct the camera towards Ragna's sleeping form on the couch. Ain't he just an angel?]

He ran into a bit of trouble, but I figure he's all good to go home now.

[lackinglady.livejournal.com]

[Awww, he looks so innocent when he's not cursing everyone and their mother's off]

R-ragna! Oh, th-thank you so much for taking care of his wounds, Saya. I'll come over as soon as I can. Where is your home?

[first_scorned]

Really, now, Saya... taking in homeless apes? He's Rachel's pet, I'll have you know. You really ought to just leave his care to Miss Alucard.

[ Hi, I just hacked your entry. 8) ]

His condition isn't the best, is it? Such a fool... hah. The girl, well, she's currently in the care of the nurse here.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[... alright, this wasn't completely unexpected]

Don't be mean, Naoya. He was hurt. What did you expect of me? But he's patched up for the most part. It'll take a while to heal, but he's better off than if I didn't find him.

[She sighs with relief at news of Nodoka.] Is she? That's good. Well, that's one of my worries relieved.

[first_scorned]

Quite a few people have helped her, so I would not be too worried about the child. Frail and naive as she is, she isn't dead. Though apparently, from my gathered information, she was strangled... she may be injured for some time.

Personally speaking, I can tell you that the demon's injuries are not from a fight with this girl, however. They do not match up... I can also tell you for certain he is not your culprit behind this. As annoying as he is and as much as I'd love an excuse to teach him a lesson, I'm quite sure at this point he is not the one behind her attack. ... I'd rather be the one to get the honor of killing him, but not like this.

[ Anyway. ] And I assume you've removed that bullet lodged within the barbarian's foot? There isn't much one can do with the damage internally if it is still intact. However, if it has been removed, there may be a way to expedite the healing process...

[behisstrength.livejournal.com]

It is their own choice whether to act or not. Your ideal of showing restraint is someone else's idea of complacency.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Heh, I guess so... But even if they're allowed that choice, mobs tend to be a bit barbaric, don't you think? I'm just looking to seek a peaceful negotiation as opposed to something dangerous.

[behisstrength.livejournal.com]

That depends. Not everyone who chooses to fight does so irrationally. Compassion is a fine trait, and it is good that you act according to your conscience. But rebellion also has value.

It will be difficult to keep things neutral when tensions run so high, besides. What foundation will you build peace upon? Are you capable of finding the necessary balance? How will you maintain it? I do not envy you the task.

sob

[cantataofgrace.livejournal.com]

[ ... Carl looks more than upset. ]

I-I... I don't understand it. Why are adults so horrible...? I... I...

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Because they don't think all the time, Carl. It's what people are prone to doing. We're going to do something about the problem, but you shouldn't resort to violence or anything crazy right away. It could be even more dangerous.

[cantataofgrace.livejournal.com]

[ Wiping under his glasses, give him a moment. ]

... I'm sorry. I respect your opinion... but I can't agree with it. My father was exactly the same! I believed that being nice and not acting and talking would fix it--but... but it doesn't! If we do nothing, this scum is going to hurt someone!

[ ... Whoa. That is some EXTREMELY HARSH prejudice against adults for a kid his age. ]

[pristinestar.livejournal.com]

I'm not...

[he's not involved with any of this yet, but he could feel that he's a bit responsible since he's not much different from any of the ones involved]

I'm worried, though. I don't know what I should do. [sitting still just won't cut it]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

You shouldn't go attacking someone when there is still the possibility that they're innocent, for one. I understand people are upset, and I am, too. But people hurting each other never really leads to anything good.

Hey, if I can convince one less person out of it, that already makes a difference.

[pristinestar.livejournal.com]

I mean... I wasn't going to...

So, don't worry...

Though, I'm worried that when someone least expects it, something might happen again...

[ceruleanvices.livejournal.com]

Dunno what you're talking about, unless there's more people other than the loudmouth hurt.

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

There's a bit of an issue of a girl getting hurt and people just about set to attack her attacker-

Which isn't too surprising, but I highly doubt we need mobs around here.

And the loudmouth is fully treated now, by the way. In case you were concerned at all.

VOICE。

[libraria.livejournal.com]

... I-I'm fine, Saya-san.

VOICE。

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Really? That's quite a relief. Someone told me that a nurse around here is taking care of you now?

[shard-finder.livejournal.com]

Is there really so much violence going on right now Saya?

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Believe it or not, there is, Kagome. A couple of my friends have been getting injured lately. It's really troublesome... One of them even had a gunshot wound.

[ahouudera.livejournal.com]

I'm already part of the greatest mob there is.

Are people really getting hurt, though?

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

Are you really? [hmm]

They are. It's a bit worrying. Lots of injuries lately.

TIME TO HEAL RAGNA [ action ]

[sweeperesque.livejournal.com]

[At some point, Saya had a conversation with Naoya and well... it looks like he was willing to lend them a hand! Turning to Ragna and Noel, who were just about to leave, she speaks up.]

Could you hold up a minute, guys? I think I got a friend of mine to cooperate with me a bit. It looks like he knows a way to speed up your healing process, Ragna.

[Action forever] or something

[first_scorned]

[ Hello? What on earth is that or knocking? Naoya just floats in soundlessly (somehow, still wearing those geta... it's what he DOES), arms in his haori. He raises a brow at the injured Ragna, tilts his head a bit... and smirks. ]

My, my, it's worse than I originally anticipated.

[ He sees Noel, and seems highly unsurprised she's even here. ] Ah, the soldier. I presume you were who the man was looking for?