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[nichocolatine]

[ oh hey alastair. 'sup. how's your day going? probably loads better than badou's, if the sudden video broadcast of what has to be the saddest image to grace this freaky network is of any indication. he's on the ground somewhere outside, probably deep into the island's forests from the look of all the dirt and greenery, but it's kinda hard to focus on the setting when you factor in the rest of him.

real talk? he ain't looking so good. bruised, beaten, and bleeding, he looks like he got into a fight with a demon-possessed blender and, not only did he lose, but that blender pretty much made him its bitch.

speaking of — son of a bitch that hurt. and not just in one area, either, it was one of those great "all over even where the sun don't shine" kinda pains and it's a wonder he hasn't cried or died from it already. he looks on the verge of it though, both of those, probably gonna be at the same time but for now, for the blessed moment of now, he manages to keep it together. ]

So, uh. s'There a doctor in the house?

[ help, he's fallen and he can't get up.

he's moving, at least, if the stilted way he tries to wiggle a hand into one of his pockets can even be counted as "moving." it takes him far too long, with a lot of guttural muttering, but eventually he manages to fish out a single cigarette. this he shakily lifts up to his mouth, which unfortunately bobs precariously since he can't seem to stop talking. ]

Preferably one that ain't gotta wave a wand at me, f'you catch my drift, I'm thinking I reached my """"magic"""" quota for the day, thanks. [ bitter? who? him? ] Just a head's up — if walk in on a blue tattooed thing wandering 'round looking like he might wanna murder ya, SPOILERS he's gonna wanna murder ya so, y'know, don't.

[ shaky hands bring up a lighter, and the flame comes dangerously close to his nose as he tries to light the cigarette hanging from his lips. ]

Sonuvabitch made me waste an entire magazine on him too, where the hell am I gonna get more of that 'round here, huh—

[ he cuts off suddenly, watching in horror as the cigarette falls from his mouth, landing uselessly beside his head. it seems the last of his strength leaves him in that moment, his hands also falling uselessly to his sides.

he draws in a deep, shaky breath, staring up blanking into the sky. for a second, just silence.

and then, in a glorious wail— ]

I FUCKING HATE IT HEEEEEEERE!

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voice | un: yukimura

[dairekka]

I know of a couple of healers, but they seem to be more of the... "magic" school of healers.

[Ah, that yelling. HE CAN FEEL YOUR INNER PAIN, LOUD STRANGER. HE EMPATHISES. To some extent at least.]

I would have thought it would be better to choose the quicker healing option, and then work to avoiding injury and dangerous magic in the future once you are well again?

[LOGIC.]

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[nichocolatine]

[ LOGIC ]

That's nice an' all, 'cept magic's part of the reason I'm so fucked right now in the first place, so I ain't really inclined to be getting any of that shit in me, y'know what I mean?

[dairekka]

[Don't dismiss his logic.]

So you would rather remain in pain, and at a physical disadvantage to the one who harmed you than accept the help of someone with beneficial magic at hand... just because they'd be using magic?

[No... no he doesn't see..............]

[nichocolatine]

Because they'd be using magic which is part of the reason I'm feeling like shit.

[ how is the guy missing the eye only the one seeing this? ]

Or were you completely checked out when everyone's magic shit was going bonkers, huh?

[dairekka]

Just because more than one person uses a sword doesn't mean they will all stab you with it.

[ Look at him, sounding all smart and wise. No he doesn't. ]

No, I was ... "checked in" [ He's down with the hip lingo. ] but didn't run directly into anyone who looked like they wanted to murder me... [ Not that he saw anyone who looked like that. He would've loved it if he had though! What a chance for a battle! ] I'm surprised you did not put up more of a battle. Facing off against magic would be an amazing challenge!

[nichocolatine]

[ badou sighs, feeling a new sort of pain crop up amidst his injuries... but this one is rather primarily rooted in his head. he really, really wished he had that cigarette right now. ]

Intent's got nothing t'do with it. You may not mean to use your gun, but that don't mean it ain't gonna go off if it's broke. [ he sees your weapon analogy and raises you one of his own.

but just in case that wasn't clear enough: ] I know someone who's spitting out spears and swords outta their forehead and they ain't got any control over it 'cuz their magic's fucked.

[ also fuck you He Did His Best ]

If you wanna go get your dick burned off with magic fire rain, go right ahead, hell I'll even give ya his number.

[dairekka]

[ smoking is bad for you badou. ]

So you have to be prepare for surprise attacks, especially ones the opponent has no control over! [ what fighter worth their salt can't adapt to a situation?? ] Those who are losing control of their powers are you teammates here, surely helping them and preventing further injuries is a wiser course of action?

[ He will beat you with the Sincere Shounen Stick™ and You Will Like It, Badou. ]

That is not a concern. Fire is something I am more that used to. [ and he doesn't really use his dick anywayI MEAN UH. ]

[nichocolatine]

I tried to help.

This is what happened.

[ sorry not everyone isn't an insane shounen protag like you?? ]

If ya ain't actually got anything useful to say, I think I'd rather die quietly...

[dairekka]

[ Pitying Shounen Headshake... You have a lot of training to do, Badou. But still... if he were trying to help then that is an honourable thing to do and he will adjust his opinion accordingly.

Only, y'know. Stop being such a drama queen.]

That's what I was trying to say? You might have to find someone who still has control or use of their powers to heal you. Otherwise you will have a long and slow healing process, which will not be good while we are on a mission such as this.

[nichocolatine]

[ he's kind of dying?? you stop being a butthead ]

Ugh, fine. Whatcha' got?

[ name names, yukimura. ]

[dairekka]

[ only because he's being a bitch about getting some quick and useful help?? ]

There was a young lady who introduced herself to me as "The Green Witch" and told me she specialises in healing magic.

[ What was the name again... ]

Lady Sullivan, I think her name was. She also told me she can do more traditional styles of medicine too, so she may be able to help in spite of your current... fear of magic.

[nichocolatine]

[ HOW IS HE SUPPOSED TO BE COMFORTABLE WITH MAGIC WHEN IT AIN'T BEEN NOTHING BUT TROUBLE FOR HIM THUS FAR what part of this is complicated yukimura does he have to draw pictures ]

A painkiller can't hurt, I guess. [ ha ha get it. ]

Guess I could give her a quick ring. s'Not like I'm doing much else.

[dairekka]

[ STOP WHINING DO YOU WANT TO KEEP BLEEDING EVERYWHERE??? ]

It would be better than remaining as injured as you are, yes. And exposing yourself to something that has frightened you once before may help you get over that fear.

[ because there are a lot of magic users here, badou. deal with it. ]

[nichocolatine]

[ BLEEDS ALL OVER YOU AND YOUR STUPID HEADBAND ]

Who the hell said anything about fear.

[ not liking it is not the same thing as being afraid of it. yukimura do u even hear words or are they just something that does not happen to you ]

[dairekka]

[ HIS HEADBAND IS MORE STYLISH THAN YOUR EYE PATCH ]

You are showing a very hostile refusal to even consider magical healing because of what happened to you.

[ Your actions speak louder than words!! THIS IS NOTHING TO BE ASHAMED OF!! ]

[nichocolatine]

Yeah, see in my world we call that a n g e r.

[ spoken... very... slowly... ]

[dairekka]

Anger is usually more... explosive and violent.

[Yeah, good luck.]

[nichocolatine]

Well I ain't exactly in the best state to be doing any of those properly, am I?

[ jfc he thought heine was obtuse ]

[dairekka]

You would be if you would allow someone to heal you with magic.

[HA HA HA. . .?]

1/2

[nichocolatine]

[ LDMSNDLSMXMS HE WANTS TO DIE? OR KILL YOU? OR BEAT YOU WITH YOUR OWN HEAD BECAUSE IT IS THAT THICK HE REFUSES TO GO AROUND IN CIRCLES ANYMORE ]

2/2

[nichocolatine]

—I'm hanging up. Don't call me anymore.

[dairekka]

[??????]

You are a very strange person. [And he knows a guy who hits people with ship anchors.]

[nichocolatine]

[ LA LA LA IGNORING YOU how the hell do you hang up these things anyway... ]

[dairekka]

[wow you're worse than he was/is with technology.]

...

[hopefully he won't bleed out all over his comm device and pass out.

... ... because he does look a little pale and peaky.]

You seem to have having trouble with the hanging up function.

[nichocolatine]

You seem t'be havig trouble with the shutting up function.