fortuneprince | 10th Case - [Voice]/[Action]

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10th Case - [Voice]/[Action] - Backdated to June 20th

[Voice]

[There isn't much to hear when the journal first turns on just the wind blowing and the soft rustling of the grass surrounding it. Eventually a familiar voice comes up on the other end of the journal, though it's quiet]

...I'm...alive...[a pause] ...why...?

[Action]

[It's been a few hours since the fight between Naoto and Vanitas ended so it's around evening time now.

If anyone happens to come across Naoto, in the forest to the west of the village, she'll be sitting up and leaning against a tree instead of lying on the ground like she was before. With her body as sore as it is, it's relatively difficult for her to move very far.

The blood staining her left side continues to come from the obvious gash in her shoulder though not as badly as before. She's looking up towards the sky and two nice little bruises can be seen on both sides of her jaw from the pressure Vanitas was applying there to knock her out.

Her hat also seems to be missing, probably blew off while she was out cold. Perhaps you'll find it on the way to her?]

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[Trekking across the forest doesn't often involve finding a head accessory, though it seems to be the case this evening. The hat stands out on a heap of leaves. Hubert glances left and right; seeing no one coming his way to retrieve it, he picks it up. The owner should be nearby if he or she cares.

He continues walking, though he slow his pace in case the aforementioned owner is close and searching. Before long, he makes a turn and is abruptly met with a semi-bloody sight of someone . . . surprisingly familiar. Vaguely. He stops mid-step, surprised.]

Naoto?

[Even when Hubert says her name, it takes her mind a second or two to register it then she moves her gaze from the sky to the person addressing her. Her vision hasn't exactly recovered entirely so Hubert looks like just a blue blur to her but his voice is recognizable even though they've only spoken once.

With the bruises on her jaw it's difficult to speak at a normal volume so when she does speak, it's rather quiet] ...Hubert..san?

[He's rushing to her side by the time she calls his name. He crouches beside her, sets the hat aside and looks her over for visible injuries she's sustained.]

What happened? [He sees the bruises.] No, don't answer. You need to be taken back for proper medical aid.

[Regardless, he raises both hands over her shoulder -- not touching, but close. Before he does anything else, Hubert states his intent. If she's against it, it's time for her to shake her head now.]

I will treat what damage I can here.

[She can see him moving his mouth but the words are coming out muffled though there are a few that she can make out, like 'medical' and 'treat'. Hell if he can help take a bit of the pain away, she isn't going to say no.

But instead of saying anything, she simply nods]

[Good. His hands begin to glow, and he concentrates the magic onto her shoulder. Slowly, the injury closes enough that blood no longer runs from it. Although the gash is still there, he moves on and focuses on the rest of Naoto. Looking as beat up as she is, her body must be aching -- especially her jaw. It's a fairly lengthy process that takes up a few minutes, as he tries to be as precise and thorough as possible.]

[Ah-it feels warm. She relaxes a bit as the pain slowly begins to subside just a little. It's much more comfortable when her body isn't screaming at every single move or breath she makes. Though her jaw is going to hurt for a while, pressing against pressure points as hard as Vanitas did will leaving short lasting effects]

[The healing process takes a moment longer. Having done what he could, the glow fades and he drops his arms to his side. That should last her the rest of the evening, at least in the way of throbbing pain. Some rest and proper treatment of the gash and jaw should wrap it up.]

How are you feeling? If it hurts to speak, simply nod or shake your head.

[After he drops his hands, Naoto attempts to sit up a bit more to get comfortable. She's pretty determined to talk so this time she does]

Still hurts a little...but...better. Thank you...

[He glances at her shoulder, then back to her face.]

What happened?

[Something quick would suffice. They should be going back to the village (the clinic, perhaps) now.]

I fought against Vanitas...

[Pretty good short summary right? And what makes her more upset is the fact that he's taken her gun]

Vanitas . . .

[That's good enough for now. He straightens.]

Can you walk?

[That is a very good question. She's sore but that doesn't mean she can't walk, so very carefully, she makes her way on to her feet. Not too bad, just a little wobbly]

I can walk. [Maybe]

[He follows suit, rising and grabbing the hat again along the way.]

Then we'll head back to the village. You require rest.

Alright.

[She takes a hesitant step forward to make sure her legs don't decide to give out on her then continues to walk once she confirms that she can walk okay]

Thank you...for helping me...

[He starts walking when she does, falling into rhythm to match her pace. He fixes his glasses.]

It's nothing. By the way . . .

[He raises the hat in her direction.]

Is this yours?

[She stops walking at the sight of her hat. That's weird...had it blown off her head while she was passed out? But she nods and holds her hand out to take it]

Yes, it is...where did you find it?

[Excellent, it is hers. He deposits it in her hand.]

Not too far from where I found you. It must have blown away.

[After he gives it to her, she places it on her head]

I see, thank you, again. I'm surprised I hadn't noticed it was missing.

To be fair, you had more urgent matters on your mind.

[Those relating to her injuries and other recent events. And because this has been nagging at him,]

Why did you fight Vanitas?

I suppose that's true.

[Her gaze turns towards the ground, remembering what had happened to Sora makes her agitated]

He attacked a friend of mine...I couldn't allow him to just walk away from what happened..

So you went after him alone.

[There's a sharpness to his tone, for he clearly disapproves of Naoto charging in on her own. However, it isn't as severe as it could have been. For a friend -- that's understandable. Still.]

[She had the scolding and disapproving looks coming. Unfortunately she doesn't think too much about the available options when it comes to serious stuff like this, pretty rash.]

Yes, I did. [Sigh] I realize it wasn't the best idea.

You've learned from it, no doubt.

[As a way of light scolding. He barely knows Naoto, so he can't say much besides the obvious criticism and/or lecture that anyone would give. Anyone as critical as him.]

Do you believe exacting revenge would have appeased you? Or your friend, for that matter.

[She nods to his first statement then pauses for a moment to think about his question. She isn't one for revenge but still it can be seen as necessary...]

It would have brought us no satisfaction. If Vanitas was killed he would only return within a weeks time and resumed his actions.

[One of those types who doesn't learn. He glances at Naoto. If Vanitas were to die and come back, would she do the same thing again?]

How severely was your friend injured?

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