[ As soon as Reika spots the other woman, she gives her a wave. She's seated at one of the tables, a small toolbox open out in front of her, a vial and other medical things laid out in front of her. ]
Hello! I'm here. Thanks for coming.
[ It's admittedly an awkward thing to need help with, but Julius was sleeping and he would be too far away to get in time. ]
I forgot to bring the adapter for this, so I'd need your help getting this into here. I hope you don't mind...
[ 'this' is a clear vial of liquid used with syringes, and 'here' is the port, now open, on her armlet. ]
[ olivia hesitates at the sight of the toolbox. it's not her first time seeing such medical supplies, of course, but it is the first time she's seeing one being used within the confines of a library... and in quite a... peculiar way. ]
I'm... afraid I'm not entirely sure what you're asking of me, Reika.
[ ??? she trusts you, gurl, but what the heck are you making her do??? ]
I have a type of medication that I need to take once in a while. It goes into my armlet here - once you inject it in, it'll be delivered and all is done. But I can't really do it since the port faces away from me and I'm not sure doing it with one hand is... well, reliable? Usually I ask Julius to help me or get a tube to make it easier, but I don't have either of them with me right now.
[ The liquid inside it didn't seem any different from slightly cloudy water, but it's the cloudiness that gives a sign of what's inside. Something lethal to humans who weren't accustomed to it. ]
Thank you... I'm not sick, exactly? This keeps up my strength so I can help more people.
Supplements are generally with regards to things that are lacking... [ she tips her head at reika. ]
Is this safe for you, Reika?
[ it's her quiet way of saying reika is free to explain, if she wants, but only if she wants. all olivia is more concerned about now is whether or not this is okay. ]
[ It is always hard to explain something that's so difficult, but this is Olivia, so she feels like she can say it. ]
It is. [ Well, technically not, but. Details. Unnecessary details. She's told Olivia about the Aragami a while back, but it was just in passing. ] You remember, I told you about the monsters in my world? They were very powerful. So powerful that humans can't fight them just as we are, so we had to change ourselves. We lacked the strength to defend our homes. This helps give us that strength.
[ Hopefully it would be enough. ]
I have to take it regularly or its effect diminishes.
[ she trusts reika to know better, despite the little nagging in the back of her voice that reminds her how foolish people can be when it comes to wanting to protect those they care about.
she should know, after all.
still, she tightens her grip on the syringe, straightening up just a bit more. ]
[ How foolish indeed. Julius himself is an excellent example, as his desire to protect his friends led him to a fate worse than death - but it was over now, somehow returning him from an irreversible transformation into a harbringer of doom through circumstances that would be called exceptional. Reika would like to think that she knows better, given how she has to advise him - but who knows?
Maybe she too is a fool for taking on his burden. ]
[ olivia aligns the needle of the syringe into the opening in reika's armlet, smiling in embarrassment. ]
Not at all, [ she says, ] I shouldn't have worried. [ she just knows so many who can be quite the Shounen (tm) and so it becomes somewhat a default for her. ] I was merely confused.
[ once finished, she carefully hands the syringe back to reika, taking an absent-minded step back to allow the younger woman more room to finish up. she tucks a lock of hair behind her ear out of nervous energy. ]
Is there anything else I can do for you while I'm here...?
[ Olivia's words sound a little familiar, mostly because Reika says those words often herself. It feels a little strange to rely on other people, but at this juncture she's well aware of her own limitations. If she has questions, it would be better to ask first than fail later. ]
You've helped me a lot, really.
[ Though... ]
I do have... maybe a question, though. From what the mission's shaped up, people are working on the cure and keeping order... I've mostly helped with the latter, though not very often. Do you think... I'm doing enough?
[ It's hard to compare when she has no standard, really. ]
[ olivia is visibly taken aback by the question, so much so that it takes her a few moments to even respond. ]
...I don't know if I'm the best person to ask, [ she says eventually, giving a small, apologetic smile. ] I struggle with that question myself. I'm afraid I still don't quite know how to find the answer for it.
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I — am familiar with them, yes.
Reika, are you quite sure everything is okay?
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I am!! It's routine, don't worry. Though I could use a little help, if you're free.
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Routine...?
[ that just makes her more worried??? pls ]
Yes, of course — where are you?
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I can explain!! I'm at the library, if it's not too far?
[ There's a light in the library which was where she was reading, which should tell Olivia where she is. ]
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Yes, I can be there right away!
[ which is really more like fifteen minutes, but she gets there as promised. tentatively, she walks down the aisles, trying to look for reika. ]
Reika...? Are you here...?
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Hello! I'm here. Thanks for coming.
[ It's admittedly an awkward thing to need help with, but Julius was sleeping and he would be too far away to get in time. ]
I forgot to bring the adapter for this, so I'd need your help getting this into here. I hope you don't mind...
[ 'this' is a clear vial of liquid used with syringes, and 'here' is the port, now open, on her armlet. ]
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I'm... afraid I'm not entirely sure what you're asking of me, Reika.
[ ??? she trusts you, gurl, but what the heck are you making her do??? ]
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I have a type of medication that I need to take once in a while. It goes into my armlet here - once you inject it in, it'll be delivered and all is done. But I can't really do it since the port faces away from me and I'm not sure doing it with one hand is... well, reliable? Usually I ask Julius to help me or get a tube to make it easier, but I don't have either of them with me right now.
[ Hopefully this makes more sense? ]
Sorry! I hope it's not too hard?
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[ it does make sense, at least in the methodical sense...
she steps forward, taking the syringe from reika. since their time here, she had become quite familiar with these tools. ]
I'm sorry — I did not realize you were sick.
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Thank you... I'm not sick, exactly? This keeps up my strength so I can help more people.
[ It's not a lie. ]
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...Like a stimulant?
[ reika... r u drugging urself... r u a super-soldier... ]
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Not really. Think of it more as a supplement sort of thing. Sorry. It's... kind of complicated? But I can explain if you'd like.
[ It's just such a hassle that she's brushed it off. ]
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Is this safe for you, Reika?
[ it's her quiet way of saying reika is free to explain, if she wants, but only if she wants. all olivia is more concerned about now is whether or not this is okay. ]
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It is. [ Well, technically not, but. Details. Unnecessary details. She's told Olivia about the Aragami a while back, but it was just in passing. ] You remember, I told you about the monsters in my world? They were very powerful. So powerful that humans can't fight them just as we are, so we had to change ourselves. We lacked the strength to defend our homes. This helps give us that strength.
[ Hopefully it would be enough. ]
I have to take it regularly or its effect diminishes.
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[ she trusts reika to know better, despite the little nagging in the back of her voice that reminds her how foolish people can be when it comes to wanting to protect those they care about.
she should know, after all.
still, she tightens her grip on the syringe, straightening up just a bit more. ]
If you would hold still, then, please.
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[ How foolish indeed. Julius himself is an excellent example, as his desire to protect his friends led him to a fate worse than death - but it was over now, somehow returning him from an irreversible transformation into a harbringer of doom through circumstances that would be called exceptional. Reika would like to think that she knows better, given how she has to advise him - but who knows?
Maybe she too is a fool for taking on his burden. ]
I'm sorry, if it makes you uncomfortable.
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Not at all, [ she says, ] I shouldn't have worried. [ she just knows so many who can be quite the Shounen (tm) and so it becomes somewhat a default for her. ] I was merely confused.
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I'll clean up. Thanks again.
[ The syringe has to be disposed in a specific process, but since Olivia's so careful with it there should be no problems. ]
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[ once finished, she carefully hands the syringe back to reika, taking an absent-minded step back to allow the younger woman more room to finish up. she tucks a lock of hair behind her ear out of nervous energy. ]
Is there anything else I can do for you while I'm here...?
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You've helped me a lot, really.
[ Though... ]
I do have... maybe a question, though. From what the mission's shaped up, people are working on the cure and keeping order... I've mostly helped with the latter, though not very often. Do you think... I'm doing enough?
[ It's hard to compare when she has no standard, really. ]
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...I don't know if I'm the best person to ask, [ she says eventually, giving a small, apologetic smile. ] I struggle with that question myself. I'm afraid I still don't quite know how to find the answer for it.
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I think you've done a lot, though. You support people who're doing more visible things.
[ That's probably what she does too but she'd like to think that Olivia talks to more people since she's been here longer. ]
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If you believe that I have done a lot, then shouldn't you feel the same about yourself?
[ reika had supported her after all... ]
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Oh... that's true. I guess I never thought about it that way...
[ Still, Olivia probably does more work than her. ]
Thanks.
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Of course. Is there anything else I can help you with today..?
we can wrap this up soon? :D
sounds good to me!
thanks for the thread!!