07 . action (forward-dated to the 10th)

[calmbeforethe]

[ Action* ]

[ When Ororo came to early that morning, she was propped up against a tree. She wondered idly how long she'd been gone. Her memory was a bit spotty, she barely remembered how she'd been taken, or what had happened while she was there. She did remember that they'd tested the limits of her powers this time though, and were especially focused on how much of her own lightning she could take. She could still smell the ozone on her uniform.

They'd taken care of the worst of her injuries, thankfully, so she took a few moments to take stock of her remaining ones. Her arms were still badly burned, but not so terribly that treating them could not wait. Her ribs felt sore, but thankfully not broken. Bruised, perhaps. From a fall, maybe? She can't remember. Her shoulder definitely got the worst of it: dislocated, and she couldn't pop it back in herself. It made moving around difficult, since it hung limply where it stubbornly bumped against her bruised side. Flying was out of the question - not that she had the energy for it, anyway - so she'd have to walk.

Gingerly, she got up and had to bite her lip to keep from crying out in pain when she jostled that shoulder. She knew she'd be easier to find if she would just make some noise, but pride kept her from being seen like this. Seeing a doctor or a healer had to come first, before anything else. The last thing she wanted was for any of her friends to see the state she was in right now. ]

[ Action: open to anyone! ]

[ One thing Ororo did appreciate about Luceti was the kind of healing that was available to everyone. "Magic" was still a term she wasn't comfortable using, but she had to admit that it was certainly convenient. She'd been badly injured upon her return from her kidnap, and yet here she was making a very quick, very brief stop at All Passions, mere hours later. Against doctor's orders, and Mia was definitely going to get mad if she ever found out, but she really wanted to find clothes that would hide the burns that remained on her arms before her friends at the house saw them! She didn't want to worry them any more than she already had.

Still, no matter what her intentions were, picking out some decent clothes for the fall was still quick to tire her out. She wasn't completely healed and definitely still needed rest! So she takes a moment to sit by the fountain for a little while, before she finally heads for home for some much-needed rest. ]

[ *ooc ; the first part is open to the first person to find her and help her to the nearest clinic! just one, please :) now closed to Nami! \o/ but feel free to run into her later in the day! ]

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[weathervain]

[Nami finds her as she comes back through the trees to the orchard, lugging a bucket of water, and stops dead as she catches sight of Ororo. Yeahhh, that's... not really a good and healthy look, is it?]

...what happened?

[That probably sounds a lot more suspicious and a lot less sympathetic than she actually means to. But she is letting her bucket of water thud down under a tree, intent on giving the mystery woman a hand.]

[calmbeforethe]

[ Ororo glances up from where she'd been very carefully making her way through the trees. She knew where she was - how could she not, really - but she hadn't really counted on running into Nami so soon.

She was younger! There was an experiment that was doing this before she was taken, wasn't there? Was it going on, still? That probably meant she didn't know her. Maybe it would be best to play it that way, for now.

She manages a tight smile, one hand resting on the tree she's using for support. ]

... A long story. I will spare you the details, but let us just say that the Malnosso are not particularly known for being considerate. [ She winces a little, feeling a bit of pain lance up her side. Ow. ]

[weathervain]

[Malnosso. So this is the kind of individual experiments she's heard about. Which is horrifying, given she's looking at a graphic example, but at least there isn't some psychopath lurking in the trees nearby. Nami frowns. But without that particular concern, she's a lot more gentle when she gets to Ororo's side, offering a shoulder to lean on.]

I don't live too far from here. Here. Come with me, and I'll call you a doctor or something. Or a friend. If you know people here, that is. [She has no clue.]

[calmbeforethe]

[ She can only be stubborn for so long. And, well, this was Nami. Even if she doesn't know her, Ororo feels comfortable with her. So she nods gratefully. ]

I would appreciate that, thank you. And I do have friends here, yes. One of them a doctor at the clinic. Her name is Mia?

[weathervain]

Well, I'll call her up for you. C'mon. [Her cottage ain't that far away. She'll start helping Ororo in that general direction.] I'm Nami, anyway.

[wildbluevagner]

[While Ororo's by the fountain, there's a bamf in the plaza. Kurt had been teleporting around in search of her ever since he caught wind from Mia of her return - and that it hadn't been pretty. He was hoping to escort her home so she could rest. He smiles at the sight of her.]

There you are!

[And he scampers over towards her quickly, bearing a bouquet of flowers.]

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[ Ororo startles visibly. She was enjoying a quiet moment!! But she recognizes Kurt quickly enough, and if that wasn't enough to make her smile already, the flowers definitely do the trick. ]

Hello, Kurt. What's all this for?

[wildbluevagner]

For being back! And hoping that you feel better.

[He goes to hand them to her.]

[calmbeforethe]

[ My goodness, what a charmer Kurt's being today! Ororo smiles fondly, taking the flowers from him. ]

These are lovely, thank you. How did you know where to find me?

[snikting]

When she was back at home and at last lying down, Logan entered and sat down beside her. He set a bottle of beer on the table beside them.

"Took yer time gettin' back, didn't ya?"

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Ororo was idly paging through the journal, catching up with what she'd missed and trying to look like she hadn't gone through a hell of a week when Logan came in.

"Logan," she can't help but exclaim in surprise, since she hadn't seen him in this house in a while. "Well, it wasn't as if I had any say in when I would be returned."

[snikting]

He wasn't a usual sigh around here lately, but when he caught her scent, well...

"Those damn Mallies, right? There customer service ain't what it's cracked up to be."

[calmbeforethe]

"It really isn't." She shook her head, smiling wryly and setting her journal aside. "I filed a complaint, and you can see where that landed me."

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[imonashark]

[Luffy just so happens to be sitting at the fountain too. He's not doing much in particular but he does seem to be glancing at Storm every couple seconds as if he wants to ask her something.

How does she look so young when she's so old her hair has turned white?]

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[calmbeforethe]

[ But Ororo is just resting here, taking a few minutes for herself and kind of lost in thought. She doesn't even notice how Luffy keeps looking her way! ]

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[imonashark]

Hnnn...

Hey. You ever wondered how you stay looking so young? [You know in the elder community you're a freak right?]

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[calmbeforethe]

[ Ohmygod, Luffy. Ororo startles a little, she hadn't expected to be spoken to! ]

I beg your pardon? [ What kind of question was that! ]

[frost_jewel]

[Mia doesn't know the woman that called her here, not really. She knows she's a returning "captive" and lost her memories, so it wouldn't be worth much if they had known each other before. Familiar at least with the orchard, once she hears Ororo needs help it doesn't take her long to get there.

Even if there's a place for her to sit in whichever room her friend occupies, Mia chooses to sit on the bed instead.]

Ororo? [There's a chance she fell asleep...]

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[ She was just dozing off, sleeping shallowly when she felt a weight on the bed. It takes a bit of effort, but she opens her eyes and smiles when she sees Mia at her side. ]

Ah. Mia, hello. [ She shifts around, trying to sit up! ]

[frost_jewel]

Don't get up. [If she managed to fall asleep despite her injuries, all the better. Mia knows how the Malnosso work when they're in a bad mood, and she came expecting the worst.] You don't even have to keep your eyes open.

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[ A brief frown. ] No, it's alright. I think I can manage at least that.

But it's good to see you, Mia. [ And look, she lies back down! ] I'm sorry to have pulled you out here so suddenly.

[whatwalls]

[Kitty had only just arrived a few hours prior, and though she's been filled in on most of the details, seeing the aftereffects of a kidnapping will really bring the reality of their situation into sharp relief. It's late in the evening by this point - Logan had delivered her to the house ages ago and had kindly allowed her some time to herself when she'd asked for it; she'd run into Kurt while taking a walk to clear her head, and by now she's almost feeling normal again, if still a bit in shock.

Seeing light spilling into the hall from the crack under a door - that's Storm's bedroom, isn't it? - Kitty pokes her head cautiously through the the door, still not quite having managed to shake the habit of phasing into people's bedrooms without knocking.]

Storm?

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[ Meanwhile, Ororo had already gotten the heads-up from Kurt that Kitty was around! So she's expecting it when Kitty sticks her head in through the door, waving her in. ]

Well, look what the cat dragged in. [ She smiles warmly. ] Hello, Kitty. It's good to see you.

[whatwalls]

[Kitty smiles, stepping the rest of the way into the room.]

It's really good to see you too. [The sincere look on her face shows just how much she means that.]

Mr. Logan said you... hadn't been around for a while. [He hadn't said that Storm had been kidnapped in so many words, but Kitty was sharp enough to put two and two together after learning about the frequent disappearances in Luceti.] Are you okay?

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I'm okay. [ Well, she is now. But she'll spare her the details that she didn't need to know. ] I had a rough week, but I will be alright. [ Ororo smiles right back, mostly for Kitty's benefit! And she pats an empty space on her bed. Come sit, Kitty! ]

And you, Kitty? How are you holding up so far? You've only been here a day, yes?