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Post by strangevisitor on May 27, 2010 23:57:19 GMT -5
It had taken some time for Utsuro to calm down after the uncharacteristic emotional outburst he had suffered. It would have perhaps taken even longer had it not been for the comforting presence (and arms) of his first friend. Or far worse, there could have very well been an incident on the spot. Regardless, she had been there when he needed her. That was what friends did, to his best knowledge. And it had been with a less burdened mind that he had finally drifted off to sleep. There had really been nothing he could have said to her, after all. The words she had spoken had rocked something deep within him, that someone else could be so caring and invested in something that had nothing to do with them.. How was that even possible? ***** Utsuro had slept deeply, even soundly, undisturbed by the nightmares and restlessness that usually plagued such attempts. Even as he awakened to a shining sun and the incessantly angry vocalizations of a certain spirit, he found himself strangely at peace. And there was something in his hand. He did not remember falling asleep holding anything, so needless to say he was a bit curious. OI!!! I'm TALKIN' here!!Uncurling his fingers carefully as he brought the hand closer to his face, a yellow origami star had been tucked into his palm. A smile slowly crawled across his sleep-addled face, and he looked about the room. No sign of Ayaka-san, which meant she had gone back to the tents to sleep. "That is good....eh? When did this..." The rolling table had been moved back over the bed, and a folded piece of paper was perched atop it. Shifting to sit upright a little more, he plucked it from its spot and opened it gingerly. And he smiled all the more for it. For a moment, at least. HEY!! I. Am. Locked. DOWN!!
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Post by Tensei Kaori on May 28, 2010 0:06:09 GMT -5
Kaori awoke the morning after the operation feeling like she had slept for ten years, and that it would be possible to sleep ten more if she would just close her eyes and pull the covers over her head to block out the sunlight. But there was a village to run, and a patient to see, so no matter how tempting it was to sleep all day, she made herself get out of bed. And shortly thereafter she was walking the familiar halls of the hospital, looking for a certain room. Upon finding it she knocked softly and opened the door quietly, peering in to make sure its occupant was awake. Upon confirming that he was, she slipped inside and closed the door behind her. "Good morning, Tsutomegi-kun," she greeted him warmly. "You look well-rested, I'm happy to see. Did you enjoy the visit from your friend yesterday?"
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Post by strangevisitor on May 28, 2010 0:23:36 GMT -5
He almost had not noticed the Hokage entering the room. He was far more preoccupied with a startling development than to notice readily. In fact, he almost jumped slightly when she spoke. "Ah..Hokage-dono...yes. It was...very nice of her to come see me. Did..you sleep well?" Was it appropriate to ask such a thing? She had been very exhausted, after all.
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Post by Tensei Kaori on May 28, 2010 0:36:32 GMT -5
"Well enough, child" Kaori answered with a grin, "well enough. I've come to check on you. Ah, someone left you a present, I see," she observed, pulling a chair closer to the bed and sitting down. "First I'm going to check on your chakra system and how it's recovering," she explained, shifting forward to rest what must be becoming a familiar hand on his stomach, right above the swirling center of the complex architecture that was the human chakra system. She allowed her diagnostic jutsu to travel gently along those pathways, giving her a very detailed sense of how everything was healing. So far, everything seemed to be doing quite well, but she continued her check just to make sure. "How do you feel?" she asked, her voice changing slightly due to focusing on what she was doing. "Hungry, I would assume. You don't seem to have eaten much these past couple of days. Which is understandable, of course."
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Post by strangevisitor on May 28, 2010 1:14:11 GMT -5
Letting her tend to what she needed to tend to, Utsuro tried not to fidget as she continued to speak. He wanted to pleasantly speak about the gift Ayaka-san had made for him, the promise they had made together, the fact that he was actually looking forward to breakfast despite being in a hospital.. But he couldn't. Thankfully, she soon gave him an opportunity to speak, and he voiced his concerns. "Hokage-dono..I mean no offense...but..did..everything go properly? Ichiyuumaihi-sama...he...cannot do anything. He claims to be completely locked down."
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Post by Tensei Kaori on May 28, 2010 1:22:13 GMT -5
"...hmm." Yes, everything was just fine, though she channeled some healing chakra along those now-familiar pathways just to gently help things along. "I'm not surprised, actually. From everything you told me, and what I have read so far about your clan, you use a jutsu to switch between Ichi-kun and yourself, yes? Since your chakra is completely sealed, your body cannot access the required fuel, and thus you cannot perform the jutsu. Of course, that would also make Ichi-kun's consciousness unable to manifest for the time being. "As your body heals, though, and the seal is lifted, you will regain the use of your chakra and will be able to switch normally by the time you are fully healed. But be at ease, Tsutomegi-kun. Everything went very well, and you are already showing signs of recovering nicely."
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Post by strangevisitor on May 28, 2010 1:51:20 GMT -5
WHAT?!?!"I...see. That makes sense...I suppose." Makes SENSE?! Are you out of your FREAKING MIND?!"It is good to know that things are going well. Thank you." Slightly troubling though it was, it was actually a relief to know that Ichi-sama could not cause any trouble for the time being. "I..always was a bit of a fast healer.....rather fortunate considering my propensity for accidents."
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Post by Tensei Kaori on May 28, 2010 1:55:25 GMT -5
"Indeed," Kaori agreed wryly. "You will have to tell me about those scars of yours, sometime. But not now. "You were smiling rather happily at those when I came in," she observed, nodding to the yellow paper objects Tstutomegi-kun still held. "Did your friend give them to you?"
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Post by strangevisitor on May 28, 2010 2:16:56 GMT -5
The scars. Yes. She had no doubt seen the great majority...possibly all of them. He was rather thrilled that she specifically changed the subject from them, in fact. "Ah..yes. Well, left them with me, that is to say. She...stayed here until I fell asleep." He replied, beginning to smile softly again. "I..suppose she made them before she left for the night...I hope I did not keep her too long.."
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Post by Tensei Kaori on May 28, 2010 2:22:17 GMT -5
"I'm sure that however long she was here, it was because she wanted to be," Kaori reassured him. "She must care for you very much if she stayed that long, and made such a thoughtful gift after she could have easily gone home. A star... that's your Clan's crest, isn't it? As well as that of Tengakure."
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Post by strangevisitor on May 28, 2010 3:16:11 GMT -5
Utsuro nodded, turning the small paper sculpture over in his hand. A hint of color crept into his cheeks as his mouth moved without much in terms of permission from his brain. "It is also a symbol of the promise we made....to reach for the stars together...to try and be something greater than what others have said we could be.. "Ah...sorry.."
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Post by Tensei Kaori on May 28, 2010 3:25:35 GMT -5
"Don't apologize," Kaori said gently. "I think it's a wonderful promise. And a worthy goal, for two young people just starting out in the village. I'll be watching you, mind," she added with a warm smile, "so you two be sure to keep that promise. "Now, then. I promised to show you your repaired chakra system, and I will, but I have some things I need to do, and you have some rest to get caught up on. And some breakfast to eat, I believe, hm?"
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Post by strangevisitor on May 28, 2010 3:50:50 GMT -5
"Of course, Hokage-dono." Nodding after taking in her words, he settled back a bit in the bed. "I would not keep you from your work, even in a situation such as this.. "And..breakfast would be nice, admittedly."
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Post by Tensei Kaori on May 30, 2010 19:09:03 GMT -5
"I'm sure it does," Kaori agreed with a nod. "I'll have them bring you something, and I'll be by later to check on you after you've eaten and had a little more rest. Rest well, Tsutomegi-kun." Ayaka couldn't believe the day she was having so far. After getting back to the tent she'd pretty much just fallen into bed, and when she woke up, it was already a few hours past the time she was due to work. After running to the cafe as fast as she could and practically diving into her uniform, she'd finally been able to explain what had happened to Oyaji over breakfast (she wasn't allowed to start work in the morning before breakfast, oddly enough), who had all but picked her up and put her out of the cafe as soon as her plate was clean. She could come to work tomorrow, she'd been told. Today she should see her friend. And so she did. But it wasn't until she caught her reflection in the hospital's glass door that she realized she was still in her uniform. She was already all the way here, though, so she'd just have to go back for her normal clothes another time. At least taking her apron off and pulling the barrette out of her hair made her look a little less like a waitress, so she'd just have to go in like this. It was midmorning by the time she had made it to this point and found her way to the right room. The door was open partway, so he must be awake, so she knocked on the frame and poked her head in. It was time for a visit.
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Post by strangevisitor on May 30, 2010 19:53:49 GMT -5
"Whoever invented these... waffles.. deserves some form of award." Utsuro said to himself..mostly..as the golden fluffy square was carefully cut. Thankfully they had been delivered piping hot, as he had taken his time very meticulously filling each square with both syrup and butter. The end result had not disappointed. I can't BELIEVE you're taking this sitting down! We're freakin' USELESS right now! They could do anything they want to us and we couldn't do a thing!"I trust Hokage-dono. You are just bitter because you are......ermm...grounded." ........Shut up and eat your waffles.After a few minutes, there was a knocking on the door frame. Looking up, he was rather surprised..happily so..to see Ayaka-san's head poking through the doorway. Wasn't she supposed to be at work? Regardless, it was impolite to talk with one's mouth full, so he motioned for her to come in... And promptly choked as she did so.
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