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.
Not at all, [ olivia insists. she had called to check up on her, after all. and despite seeing now that the young woman was well, she sees no reason to cut the encounter short.
after all, she owes her her life.
carefully, daintily, she takes the seat beside reika. ]
[ It feels nice to be able to just... talk and not worry about all that's happening around there. The two ladies end up chatting about small stuff and relaxing the best they can. ]
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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
Um... if you're busy, feel free to go. But if you don't have anything urgent... I guess I'd just like to hang out with you a bit.
[ That is unfortunately horribly vague, but she doesn't have experience doing girl things either. ]
sounds good to me!
after all, she owes her her life.
carefully, daintily, she takes the seat beside reika. ]
Is this okay?
thanks for the thread!!
[ It feels nice to be able to just... talk and not worry about all that's happening around there. The two ladies end up chatting about small stuff and relaxing the best they can. ]