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]

... 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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[knowsvinewhip.livejournal.com]

[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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[knowsvinewhip.livejournal.com]

[Hakkai considers this.]

... Food may be a good idea.