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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[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.]

[calmbeforethe]

[ 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?

[wildbluevagner]

[He shrugs meekly.]

By checking everywhere else?

[calmbeforethe]

[ Ah. Ororo smiles apologetically. ]

I'm sorry. I must not have made it easy for you. [ She does take a careful sniff of those flowers, though! ] But this is very thoughtful, Kurt. I did not realize I was so missed.

[wildbluevagner]

I think you'd only be missed less if the reason you were gone was a vacation where you'd be happy. But as it is... the missing and the worrying are all we've had. How are you feeling?

[calmbeforethe]

Tired, for the most part. But I was just on my way back to the house. [ She carefully doesn't mention how she was supposed to be home much earlier, welp. ]

[wildbluevagner]

Then let's get you back there. [He holds out his hand to her.]

[calmbeforethe]

[ She takes that hand and stand up, but she hesitates for a moment. ]

Would you mind terribly if we took the scenic route, Kurt? I do not think I am up for one of your jaunts through limbo.

[wildbluevagner]

[He frowns... He was ready for an insta-bamf, but as it is, he now focuses on supporting her.]

Sorry. We can do that. Just make sure you lean on me if it feels rough, alright?

[calmbeforethe]

[ She nods, making sure to smile reassuringly for his benefit. ]

Of course. I don't think it will have to come to that, but thank you. [ She doesn't want him to worry! ]

[wildbluevagner]

You're welcome. It's just Dr. Fuzz's orders, that's all.

[calmbeforethe]

Well, Dr. Fuzz, [ Ororo smiles, ] Won't you fill me in a little on what's gone on while I was away? I heard I missed quite a bit.

[wildbluevagner]

Well...

[Where to start? All those gut-punches that happened recently... He's not so sure he wants to talk about all of that, just yet. Instead, her perks up.]

Kitty's here!

[calmbeforethe]

I - oh! Kitty, here? [ That's some news! She's caught off guard, but smiled before long. ] When did she arrive?

[wildbluevagner]

Just yesterday. She's still adjusting.

[calmbeforethe]

I see. And how is she taking things? [ A frown. ] Not too badly, I hope?

[wildbluevagner]

Not too badly at all, I guess. She was definitely kind of spooked, but... she's Kitty. She's focusing on the positive.

[calmbeforethe]

That does sound like our Kitty. [ Ororo smiles warmly for a beat, but then she frowns in concern - ]

Were we able to make room for her at the house? [ She can't help but recall that they were slowly filling that house up! What if Kitty didn't have a room! ]

[wildbluevagner]

Yeah, and without even having to play Tetris with furniture! She'll be crashing in my room for now.

[calmbeforethe]

Alright. That will do, for now. [ They'll have to figure out rooms soon, it seems. ] So, the house is still standing, then? No wild parties, this time?

[wildbluevagner]

That's right - it turns out the Wolverine isn't the partying animal after all. [He says with a bit of sarcasm before getting more serious.] But... It hasn't really been the best week for all of us.

[calmbeforethe]

[ Ororo sobers up quickly. ] So I've heard. I haven't heard much in the way of details, but... What happened, Kurt?

[wildbluevagner]

It... it was like shift. But... Not a shift. I don't know how to explain it. But we all became... different. [He pauses.] We all had our own families.