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[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?

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[Well this is unexpected]

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

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.

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.

[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?

[... 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.

[That's what she thought! She laughs a bit and hold on, Bree. Pressing a few buttons aaaaand her coordinates should be coming through on the SFC now.]

There you go! No big rush. I just figured you'd be the best person to contact.

Thank you. I'll be over there in a few minutes.

[And she heads off in the direction of Saya's apartment o/]

[Until then, she'll be pondering whether or not it would be mean to tell people that Ragna snores and drools in his sleep. Just setting out some milk for herself and occasionally looking back at Ragna for signs of waking.]

[And after maybe 6 minutes or so of walking, Noel makes it to her destination and knocks on the door]

Saya? It's Noel.

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...

[Getting to that door and opening it up with a smile.]

Hey there! Come on in. Can I treat you to anything?

[It's not as if Ragna nearly died today or anything.]

He's on the couch. Didn't have the heart to wake him up.

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

Oh, n-no thank you. I'm alright.

[Psh, no of course not. Just an average day in Vatheon]

I-i'm not sure if I have the heart to wake him up either.

[Snore...]

[Snore...wait whut. He hears voices and he's awake now.]

W-What the hell..?

[He doesn't even know he's all fixed up. But he tries to get up anyways and oh god the pain..some one stop this idiot]

[ ... Carl looks more than upset. ]

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

[Saya's quick to rush to his side and put a hand on his shoulder, guiding him back down.]

Hold on for a bit. You're generally alright, but you shouldn't move around that much, or that quickly. It's possible for your shoulder wound to open up again.

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.

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.

[Rushes over to his side as well]

S-she's right. You shouldn't be trying to get up in your condition right now.

Yeah, that's what it sounded like to me too. Bruised neck and all... I hope that she recovers well enough, though. She didn't deserve that but then again... who does?

That so? Thanks for the info, Naoya. I can always count on you to be informed, huh? [What'a a sweeper without an informant anyway?] But I'll keep all that in mind. I hope to get some evidence to back their case, seeing as he seemed really distraught over it. [a pause] ... And you know, I'd really rather that you didn't kill anyone? Just makes more work for me. [In more ways than one, actually.]

Yeah, dealing with bullet wounds is always a pain. Speaking from experience, I always found the worst part to be the waiting- think you could tell me the secret behind speeding it up? Because Ragna and myself, I figure I'll need to use it a lot.

Noel...Saya...argh..

[Wait what. Okay, this is weird. Why is he all bandaged up?]

What the hell happened?

[she shrugs]

You passed out. I did what I promised. Took you back to my place, and kept the personal space invasion to a minimum-

[She looks around and oh look. There's your shirt and coat hanging on another chair, Ragna. She gestures to them nonchalantly.]

If you're looking for your clothes, there they are. Still bloody, though. Didn't have the time to wash.

O-oh, I can wash those when we go back to my apartment.

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