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! ]

Comments

[frost_jewel]

"Just how much" of what? [The weather? Mia knows the elements as often-volatile things that even experienced Adepts have trouble with.]

[calmbeforethe]

Of the elements. [ Ororo smiles thinly. ]

[frost_jewel]

[That is only helpful in the most broad way and Mia's frown probably shows it. A few seconds later her face smooths over again and she reaches for Ororo's nearest arm.]

Where does it hurt the most?

[calmbeforethe]

[ Ororo doesn't even notice that frown - which should be telling, it's something she should have noticed, at least. But she's a bit preoccupied with her thoughts. Though at Mia's question, she looks up again. ]

My ribs do not feel broken, but I took a rather bad fall, I think. Just before they sent me back here.

[frost_jewel]

[In that case, she'll begin there. Until she knows the extent of the damage, she concentrates on healing, not talking, eyes closed and her hands just short of touching Ororo's arm. Burns and bruises are familiar territory; outside the barrier, she could banish them with enough Pure Ply and energy.

The orchard and everything else are inside the barrier, though, and Mia is still tired from trying to help Teddy and the others after the fiasco of yesterday; when she finds that Ororo's ribs are not broken, exactly, but one or two are cracked on top of everything else, she doesn't think twice about calling on help.

Two Djinn appear this time, one on either side, before doing their usual poof into a spray of blue light. With the three of them working together, she thinks they can address most of Ororo's visible problems, and any internal damage that might have come from "the elements", most of the way.]

[calmbeforethe]

[ Ororo's eyes fall shut again while Mia begins her diagnosis. Aside from the ribs, there are some nasty burns crisscrossing in haphazard fashion up her arms. That shoulder of hers was still sore, even if it had been popped back in at some point. There were probably some bruises she didn't know she had, though. She just hadn't been able to tell beyond the pain of her more pressing injuries. Internally, aside from a rather quick pulse that her lightning had left behind, she was fine, if tired. Exhausted. She'd been through a lot. ]

[frost_jewel]

[The Djinn pull back after a few minutes. They always work in bursts, and it's saved her friends countless times in the past. Opening her eyes again, Mia watches the burns fade, and notices that her friend does have her eyes closed again. She thought that might happen.

Finished, for the moment, she lets out the breath she forgot she held, waiting to see if Ororo is asleep.]

[calmbeforethe]

[ Healing was such a soothing process. She still wasn't so used to it, which is why it's all too easy for her to be lulled into a calm, if shallow, sleep once Mia exerts her efforts on her this way. Her breath evens out once most of the pain is drawn away. It'd probably be very easy to wake her, if Mia wanted, but for now she's just going to rest. ]

[frost_jewel]

[She doesn't want to, not yet. If Ororo feels up to it later, she'll do it all again, but healing of any assisted kind is no substitute for rest.

Sitting there in silence for even a minute also slows her down; Mia's eyes close, too, as she drifts into a half-aware state, thinking a little bit, but mostly letting her mind wander.

A few minutes later she catches herself nodding off when her head bobs forward. Surprised at herself, she shakes off the drowsiness as well as she can, and digs through the bag she brought for everything she needs to bandage those burns. Maybe she can do it without waking Ororo up again.]

[calmbeforethe]

[ She manages not to disturb her sleep at first! But eventually all that shifting around is enough to wake her, and Ororo opens her eyes slowly. She peers up at Mia for a few moments, watching her wrap up the burns without saying anything. She isn't awake enough for words yet! ]

[frost_jewel]

[Lingering grogginess on Mia's part, on top of focus, keep her from noticing that she woke somebody up again until she's almost finished.]

They aren't too severe anymore, but they'll hurt less this way. [Until she can heal them more, later.]

[calmbeforethe]

[ Ororo smiles faintly, shaking her head to signal that it was alright. And when Mia looks about done, she tries to sit up again. ]

[frost_jewel]

Please don't. [She doesn't want to have to ask a third time.] It won't help you any, and you're very tired.

[calmbeforethe]

[ She is pretty tired! But feeling much better now. Still, she lets Mia have her way and instead speaks up. ]

... Thank you, Mia. [ It's all she can manage right now, while she's gathering strength! ]

[frost_jewel]

You're welcome. [Her hand stays over Ororo's, too, holding on gently.] I don't want to impose on Nami if we don't have to, but I do want you to rest for a while.

[calmbeforethe]

[ Ororo shakes her head lightly. ]

I do not want to impose on Nami, either. I would much rather rest at the house anyway, if that is alright.

[frost_jewel]

[Mia frowns.] I would rather you went to the clinic.

[She wants to be nearby in case something happens.]

[calmbeforethe]

Oh. The clinic, of course... [ Ororo hesitates a little. Not much, but just enough that Mia might notice it! ] Is that necessary? I'm sure I can get just as much rest at the house. [ She wasn't a fan of the sterile environment of any clinic. ]

[frost_jewel]

Will it surprise you to hear that I prefer houses? [The combination of weariness and resignation on Mia's face is hard to miss.] The purpose of the clinic is wonderful but it isn't...restful enough, to satisfy me.

[The whole place often seems built around noise and lights and being uncomfortable.]

[calmbeforethe]

[ Ororo smiles slightly, thankful that Mia understood. ]

I can understand that. As... much activity as the house tends to have, I must admit that I prefer hearing the coming and going of people I know and love, rather than strangers'.

[frost_jewel]

The reason I ask for the clinic anyway is because- because I'm worried.

[calmbeforethe]

[ She squeezes Mia's hand gently. ]

I would defer to your judgement, Mia. But I also think that there are enough people at the house to worry about me when you cannot. [ She grins a little. ]

[frost_jewel]

[Are there? They all seem to come and go so much that to have everyone, or even half of everyone, there at once is impossible. The past weekish, the house was particularly empty, but Ororo doesn't need to spend her energy concerned about that.

Shaking her head, as if to remind herself not to talk so harshly about things she can't control, Mia chooses to keep quiet about it all.]

I suppose so.

[calmbeforethe]

[ She notes that meaningful pause with some suspicion, though. She gives Mia a look. ]

... Did something happen? [ Immediately she fears the worst. Had someone else been taken? Did someone go home? ]

[frost_jewel]

[She can't very well lie right to the woman.]

Things are always happening here. Don't worry, our friends are fine. [Relatively. They're alive, at least.]