8 - Accidental Audio / Action?

[knowsvinewhip]

[There's a soft gasp. The otherwise comatose body stirs. He's bone pale, and in a good deal of pain, but he's alive. This time. And he's in an unfamiliar pod.]

[He lifts a shaking hand, studying it. The other, badly damaged arm doesn't move. He speaks, mostly to himself, in a hoarse, tired voice.]

Still not Hell, I see...

[Hakkai clears his throat.]

... I'm not certain where it is I've ended up. If someone could please fill me in...? And I... wouldn't say no to some water, either.

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[knowsvinewhip.livejournal.com]

I'll be certain to be careful...

[And it may be pathetic, but dammit he is slowly drinking this water. It's very difficult not to drink it all at once, but he manages. Halfway through, he lets his arm fall again, and his eyes close.]

... You wouldn't happen to know how long I was unconscious for, would you?

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[abstinentzombie]

Hm.

[Kloe is calculating in her head!]

...Several days. I'm really surprised you're not dead.

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[knowsvinewhip.livejournal.com]

Ah...

[He isn't entirely surprised, but doesn't really react beyond the murmur.]

As... am I, in all honesty. I hadn't expected to wake up here.

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[abstinentzombie]

Well, considering you were barely alive when i dragged you here, I'm not surprised you can't remember jack squat.

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[knowsvinewhip.livejournal.com]

Would you believe me if I said it wasn't the first time that's happened?

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[abstinentzombie]

...

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[abstinentzombie]

Yes.

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[knowsvinewhip.livejournal.com]

... Ah. I... see.

[What, really?]

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[abstinentzombie]

If I could be dragged half across the universe in my sleep, infect a gryphon, and live in an artichoke, I'd believe just about anything.

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[knowsvinewhip.livejournal.com]

Aha, yes, I suppose...

[Wait a tic. He opens his eyes to look at her again.]

... I'm sorry, but did you say 'infect'?

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[abstinentzombie]

[Oh right. Survivor #2 doesn't know yet.

HERE WE GO.]

The gryphon that attacked you only did so because it was sick. I infected it by accident with the N₂₁ virus when I arrived. I'm a carrier of the disease, but I'm immune to the effects.

I only brought you to my pod for observation in case your injuries resulted in infection. Since you're still alive, you aren't of any risk. You're free to leave.

[She pauses.]

If you had shown signs of infection, I would have shot you.

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[Hakkai stares at her for a long moment, before blinking slowly. He tilts his head enough to examine his hand, as if looking for something. When he speaks, his voice is soft, almost private.]

I wouldn't have blamed you, had you done so...

[Then, louder.]

The creature. Can it be cured?

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[abstinentzombie]

No. I killed it. There is no cure.

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[knowsvinewhip.livejournal.com]

... Ah. I see.

[He falls silent.]

Thank you. But I shouldn't trouble you any longer... I'll return to my rooms, if you prefer.

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[abstinentzombie]

Only if you can walk in a straight line without any support. Or collapsing.

And after you eat something.

[This is now Doctor Bishop.]

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[Hakkai considers this.]

... Food may be a good idea.