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]

[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.]

[calmbeforethe]

[ That answer was just vague enough to keep her frowning worriedly. Of course, if Mia says they were fine then that must be true - at least, physically. She would not have settled for anything less. ]

... Alright. If you say so, Mia. [ She starts to sit up, and this time she makes it all the way up whether or not Mia tells her to lay back down. ]

[frost_jewel]

[Why does she feel so compelled not to listen and let herself rest? Disappointment and worry write themselves across Mia's face.]

[calmbeforethe]

[ Because as far as she's concerned, she's been gone long enough and had been lying down far too long, anyway. She at least manages to stay upright without too much trouble! ]

I don't think Nami will mind too much, if we take our leave a little early. I'm a bit anxious to get back to the house.

[frost_jewel]

[Mia shifts position to put a careful arm across Ororo's back.]

I think you need to rest, first and foremost. Most of your injuries might be gone, but they still took a toll on your body.