{Eighteen (46)} &diams There's a yellow brick road/That we follow back home

[burnt_orangesky]

[Her writing is rushed, a little bigger than she would normally write, in her haste to get the words down on the page.]

What the bloody hell happened while I was away?

[A slight pause, and her next writing is almost calm.]

Precisely how long have I been away?

-Fred

[ooc: I'm assuming 00 was asleep when Fred got home.]

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[burnt_orangesky]

[Obviously she's not going to get a straight answer out of him today.] I will come visit you soon, alright?

Are you in your house or the Clinic?

[spandexisyouth]

Or I will come visit you! To welcome you home!

I have no reason to be in the clinic. So I am not there.

[grab-my-bells.livejournal.com]

Just save her from the hour it will take for you to limp to her house, and have her come over.

[spandexisyouth]

But I will have a chance to go outside and get fresh air. Fresh air is very healthy.

[grab-my-bells.livejournal.com]

Then open a window and wait.

Besides, it's too cold to go out.

[spandexisyouth]

That is not going outside to enjoy the fresh air.

By the time I get to her place I will be very warmed up.

[grab-my-bells.livejournal.com]

No, I guess it's not.

But I'll be cold. And then you'll be sleeping on the couch tonight.

[spandexisyouth]

But I do not like sleeping on the couch.

[grab-my-bells.livejournal.com]

Not my fault.

[spandexisyouth]

But you will be alone too.

[grab-my-bells.livejournal.com]

Fair price to pay if you learn your lesson.

[spandexisyouth]

What lesson? That even though I am able to walk I am supposed to do nothing?

[grab-my-bells.livejournal.com]

Whatever. Do whatever you want.

[burnt_orangesky]

The thought is appreciated, but unnecessary if you are injured.

If you arrive at my home and I see bandages, I will be most displeased, Gai.

[grab-my-bells.livejournal.com]

Don't give him ideas about ditching those...

[spandexisyouth]

Then this will take a bit longer so that I can make sure all of the bandages are covered. But do not worry! My setting out will not be delayed too much!

[burnt_orangesky]

Gai! That was not meant as some sort of challenge! Stay in bed, please.

In fact, I am coming over now. [Out the door and heading over to your house now]

[spandexisyouth]

But I could cover them up! I am not dying!

...Oh.

[Quicklog]

[burnt_orangesky]

[Fred had shut her journal and tucked it into a pocket as she left the house, so she didn't see Gai's response to her comment.

It didn't take her long to walk to Gai and Bell's house. As she approached, she could see that Gai, Bell, and one of their dogs were already on the porch, waiting for her. She frowned a little--but if Bell was there, then Gai must be outside with his blessing. That was probably alright, then.

Now she wished she'd brought Aven with her. Her dog probably would have liked playing with another, but she hadn't even thought of taking him in her haste to leave the house.

She turned her attention to Gai. From here, he didn't look that bad--perhaps he had been correct in thinking that he could walk to her house safely. But knowing Gai, he would say that if he had been grievously injured yesterday.

Fred quirked her lips into a slight smile as she got close enough to talk.] Hello, Gai, Bell. It is good to see you both.

[Quicklog]

[spandexisyouth]

[Gai had a feeling that Bell was a little upset, so he wasn't pushing his luck. He sat, and watched Tenzou, and waited.

When Fred arrived he broke into a beaming smile. With a little struggle he got up. There was still some residual pain which made everything far more slow than it should be, but Gai figured he was out of danger. ...Unless something attacked him on the way to a house.]

Fred! It is good to see you as well! You have been gone a while, and I would like a hug. [That was all the forewarning she got before Gai approached her with open arms. ]

[Quicklog]

[burnt_orangesky]

[Fred could see how slowly he was getting up. Used as she was to Gai's usual energy, that was somewhat worrying... even so, she couldn't help but smile more broadly at his demand for a hug.] I suppose that can be arranged.

[She allowed him to wrap his arms around her, returning the hug a little gingerly. She wasn't sure of the extent of his injuries, and didn't want to chance hurting him by accident.]

[Quicklog]

[grab-my-bells.livejournal.com]

[Bell was glad Gai was taking it easier, though he felt guilty for how that battle went. Maybe he should have just let it go; even if Gai ended up injuring himself, he deserved to make his own decisions and live with the consequences, including how they affected others.

Fred's appearance was a relief, and Bell stood, still holding Tenzou's leash, letting Gai stand on his own.]

Hey Fred. [He waited for the hug to finish and then gestured to the door.] How about we go inside. It's cold out here.

[Quicklog]

[spandexisyouth]

[He knew he was being watched, but there was little he could do about it. At least he got a hug. Cheerfully Gai embraced Fred, with close to his normal strength.]

Thank you!

[At Bell's suggestion Gai glanced longingly at the outdoors before nodding and going in. He hadn't liked the fight either, and Gai didn't want to argue again.] Would you like anything to drink, Fred? [He could at least offer that. Probably.]

[Quicklog]

[burnt_orangesky]

[Fred was somewhat reassured by the hug--it seemed to be as strong as she remembered, or just about. As he released her, she nodded to her other friend.] Hello, Bell. What a fine idea. [She wasn't really affected by the temperature of the air, but it would be good for Gai to go inside. She had no idea how long they had been out on the porch, and she didn't want him to catch a cold on top of his injuries... he pushed himself too much. It worried her, sometimes.]

A glass of water would be lovely, if you would be so kind. [She glanced sidelong at Bell as she made her request, rather hoping he would take the hint and get her the water before Gai could charge--or rather, limp--off to get it himself.]

[Quicklog]

[grab-my-bells.livejournal.com]

[He held open the door for the pair before following them in, nudging Tenzou back in the house with them. Bell didn't mind the cold, but he preferred not to loiter around in it while Gai got a cold.]

Sure. No problem. [Bell didn't even need to take the hint. He was already of the same mindset as Fred, and headed towards the kitchen to get the glass of water for her.] How about you, Gai? [He wandered off into the kitchen, letting them talk for a while on their own. He wasn't exactly social. It was just a relief to have her over and see Fred alive and well.]