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[Unfortunately for Sayo, she didn't exactly... walk back in from the draft; she'd gotten herself into quite the mess there, resulting in wing so busted up that it had to be removed regardless, and thanks to that she was suffering from an awful fever and couldn't really move. So. Instead of returning home, she had to stay at the clinic. Most times she was able to get enough medication that she unnaturally drifted off in and out of restfulness. Laying on her side helped, too.

She thinks about familiar faces—during her stay in the medical tent, she remembered brief, strangely illuminated visages of different people. There was Nami, and then Raine, and then the man who'd helped her, and more than that. She even recollects seeing Mithos and Ginko and Kaji, but... she realizes reality deviated like a fork in those moments.

More than anything, she wants to talk to people, thinking about that sort of thing. She reaches over, smoothing out her journal at her side, before she hesitantly turns it on. Her voice is controlled, soft.]

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Is... Um. [She swallows hard, clearing her throat.] Did everyone return alright? I hope not too many people were injured... I know I saw quite a few injuries, but I hope they were nothing too severe. If you were hurt, please let me know you're doing well.

[She smiles, unseen by the screen, which is covered with a pillow.]

Something wonderful did happen, though. I actually dreamed, the other night; it really is an amazing thing, isn't it? Being able to see such clear images in your mind... It was so wonderful. I know there are bad dreams, too... But... But I like the good ones. I could see people in them—even if I miss them and they're not here, I'm glad I was able to see them.

[She laughs softly.]

I guess it's a strange thing to talk about.

[...And.

She has to make sure. Has to check. If he's back....]

[Voice // Filtered 30% to Mithos]

......

Mithos...? Are you there?

[Other than that? She'll be here for a few days recuperating. Reading from her notebooks when she can, steadily gaining some strength, having to re-learn a lot of notes she'd written up before she'd gotten injured. You can visit her on any ol' day later in the week, up until the 22nd; she might just ask you to teach her about this... checkers thing. :|a

It's been sitting on her table and she is intensely curious about it, okay.]

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You don't run into those people a lot...?

... Sanji-san, I don't think--I mean, should you even be moving, though? You were hurt!

[Yuan returns that smile, if only mildly, before taking a seat by her bedside.]

How are you?

.. Somewhat. Common enough that people recognize NEXT, but the majority of citizens are normal human beings.

But why does it do that?

...I see.

[...she's still trying to process that. It's unnatural-- but then so is the thing eating memories in your head. To Nami, that's a horrific side effect to something that was already terrible to begin with. So she sounds a little distracted because damn, Sayo--]

Isn't that lonely?

Edited 2012-01-04 07:18 (UTC)

You tend to just lose memories? Do you have Alzheimer?

Ah... Well, I don't remember anyone from home, really, besides my son. As for the people here... I guess I just don't know a lot of them too well—I don't like to pry about anything about them.

Mn.... I suppose—

I suppose it's just the natural way of life. The Kagedama is just doing what it does to live, just like any other creature. I don't hold any ill will toward it for that, even if it does frustrate me.

Oh... I see. Then I suppose that makes NEXTs very unique.

...

Do humans and NEXTs... get along well?

[:|a not that I'm focused on a certain half-elf kid when I ask this.]

Me? I'm just fine. A little under the weather, but I'll get better. [Mainly just a bit drugged, a little hazy. She's been getting used to the crappy feeling that accompanies the slow healing of wing loss.] I'm glad to see you're alright, after all the fighting.

Mmm... Sometimes, I guess. After all, everyone's got to sleep, so I tend to be the only one up. But I use that time to remember very important things and people... so I don't mind it too much.

Alzheimer...?

No, not that. It... sounds a little strange. But.

[god she knows she's said this so many times]

I have a creature living in my head that feeds on my memories.

[...]

Sayo. I know nothing can be done back home, but...

[...Nami trails off. No. Really. She can't suggest this to Sayo of all people. She bites her lip, and then changes tack.]

...is there any way to kill the kagedama?

... Ginko told me its weakness is light.

But--

[She considers her words, thoughtful. Had to make sure she was remembering things right.]

--that shining a light on a kagedama is impossible, because its already in my head, where light can't touch it.

Where in your head? Do you know?

[...yes, she might be looking all serious and thoughtful.]

Ah.... I—I don't know.

[Or don't remember.]

Nami...?

Mm. It was a troublesome draft, as always, but it was nothing I couldn't handle.

[Modesty? He has none. Though, in his opinion, he isn't bragging at all- simply stating fact.]

No, of course not. Most of them hate us. But relations are .. beginning to improve. Somewhat.

[...Makes sense- wait] You're a momma?

It's a monster?! [oh my god this is just sounding worse and worse]

Doesn't it scare you? [trying to wrap his little mind around this] I'd be really scared if I couldn't remember who my sister is!

You have... a creature... living in your head?

Mhmm. It's called mushi. These sorts of creatures are common in my world.

[She thinks so, anyway. Not like she can see 'em.]

Mushi- I know someone from your world! [Crap. If Ginko was here maybe he'd know a way to help her.] But... he's not here anymore.

Oi, I'm fine now! Just a little sore, that's all~!

[Lies and slander. Truth be told, he'd rather deal with his aching body than attempt sleep again. It won't work. He doesn't want it to work. So he gets to his feet and ignores the flare of pain up his back.]

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