[ That shakes her out of it sort of. Did Yuki-chan see her staring like that? She needs to answer him, though. She pauses a moment, thinking, then shakes her head as she reaches to give Nee a reassuring little pat atop its head with a finger. ]
I don't think so. I-I wouldn't be surprised if I bruised a little, I think.
[ Considering the sheer number of the little demons that had poured on top of her, that is. Individually, they don't weigh terribly much. Nee is light at its normal size, but several hundred of Nee-chan's friends and family coming down hard and fast on top of her is another story. But come to think of it -- ]
I wonder where they all came from?
[ Yuki-chan had said things happen on the islands, but something like this...? ]
All right. I'll check you over more thoroughly once we're inside. [Which they almost are.
Once they're inside, Yukio kicks the door closed, and then sets Shiemi down on a stool.]
Let me see your ankle. [He says, grabbing a first aid kit and kneeling down in front of her.
Shoes and socks off first, both of them, so he can check for swelling and bruising in comparison. After he checks for swelling, there are checks for sensation and movement to go through as well.]
[ Shiemi feels a bit guilty that the first injury they'd have to treat in a while would be hers. Her ankle is a little stiff, the pain oddly sharp despite that the swelling is more on the slight side of things for all that it doesn't feel it. It's tempting to shrink with contact, but she does her utmost best to stay still while being honest about it.
Yuki-chan is doing his best, so she has to be strong and do her best, too!
But it definitely hurts. She balls her fists into her kimono and watches Yukio quietly with a determined expression on her face and, after a minute or two... ]
[He's careful, noting pain and tenderness and the way her ankle moves. At her question, he shakes his head, with a calm smile.]
It doesn't look very bad. It looks like it's sprained, and some of the ligaments are torn. My magic should be able to get you walking again without too much pain.
[He holds her ankle still, and focuses the healing magic. Once, twice, three times (which means he's out of magic for the day, but that isn't important). It's not completely healed, but 30% of the way is better than nothing.
He checks it again, and nods.]
I'll wrap it for stability, and you will need to be careful with it for a while, but if I heal you every day it should be back to normal in a week.
[ She watches Yukio with wide eyes, her expression softening a little. It isn't the first time he's used his healing magic on her, but it's still surprising in a way, a pleasantly warm situation that spreads through skin and bone and dulls the dull, pulsing ache that had seemed prepared to begin again. ]
I'm sorry, Yuki-chan. It seems like I keep winding up getting into trouble like this.
[ Twice injured since her arrival and supplies aren't exactly plentiful either. ]
I... don't guess there's a lot I could've done to help it this time, but I'll try to be more careful from now on.
[ She doesn't want to worry Yukio, after all, and she can't exactly help the Storyteller if she can't walk anywhere. Nee chatters, leaning over to observe Yukio closely. ]
[ Sorry, Yukio. Were you thinking about how much you didn't want a tiny greenman jumping on you right now? Because Nee has this fantastic idea that he can definitely make the gap and jump onto Yukio's shoulder and he is just going for it before Shiemi can get that first word out. ]
N-Nee-chan!
[ But she's a little too late to properly grab him and Nee is going to... hug Yukio's shoulder? Leaving Shiemi in temporary shock at this bold move. Um?? ]
The little greenman is all too happy as he continues, for the moment, to hug Yukio's shoulder. Give him a moment and he's going to scale it like the mountain it practically is to him.
Shiemi, meanwhile, is covering her mouth after Yuki-chan's question. Or rather uncapping it with an easy exhale. ]
I-it seems like he wants your attention? He's very happy to see you, I think.
[He keeps that hand up, just in case Nee needs something else for support (Yukio doesn't have long hair for the greenman to cling to).]
Well, Nee, what can I do for you? [Yukio asks, with a smile for the little demon. It's... unusual. He doesn't have a lot of peaceful interactions with familiars (other than Kuro, who isn't a familiar as much as he is a demon who decided to stick around).]
[ Are human bodies a bit unwieldy for a small greenman to stand on? They are and Yukio's is different than Shiemi's, but he's managing to keep his balance pretty well, raising his tiny arms with all the enthusiasm his little body can convey as he replies excitedly.
"Nee, nee! Nee! Nee?"
There is a question there at the end.
Shiemi can't quite help a soft smile as she regards the two, wondering at Yuki-chan addressing Nee directly. ]
[ Shiemi does indeed speak Nee, but when Yukio glances at her, she holds up her hands and shakes them lightly as though to say, "You're doing fine, Yuki-chan!"
Truthfully, the sight of the two of them talking warms her heart. It's usually her that talks to Nee, after all.
Speaking of Nee, it looks thoughtful, its little arm under its chin, but then, it perks bodily at Yukio's offer and raises its arm excitedly.
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I don't think so. I-I wouldn't be surprised if I bruised a little, I think.
[ Considering the sheer number of the little demons that had poured on top of her, that is. Individually, they don't weigh terribly much. Nee is light at its normal size, but several hundred of Nee-chan's friends and family coming down hard and fast on top of her is another story. But come to think of it -- ]
I wonder where they all came from?
[ Yuki-chan had said things happen on the islands, but something like this...? ]
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Once they're inside, Yukio kicks the door closed, and then sets Shiemi down on a stool.]
Let me see your ankle. [He says, grabbing a first aid kit and kneeling down in front of her.
Shoes and socks off first, both of them, so he can check for swelling and bruising in comparison. After he checks for swelling, there are checks for sensation and movement to go through as well.]
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Yuki-chan is doing his best, so she has to be strong and do her best, too!
But it definitely hurts. She balls her fists into her kimono and watches Yukio quietly with a determined expression on her face and, after a minute or two... ]
I-is it very bad...?
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It doesn't look very bad. It looks like it's sprained, and some of the ligaments are torn. My magic should be able to get you walking again without too much pain.
[He holds her ankle still, and focuses the healing magic. Once, twice, three times (which means he's out of magic for the day, but that isn't important). It's not completely healed, but 30% of the way is better than nothing.
He checks it again, and nods.]
I'll wrap it for stability, and you will need to be careful with it for a while, but if I heal you every day it should be back to normal in a week.
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I'm sorry, Yuki-chan. It seems like I keep winding up getting into trouble like this.
[ Twice injured since her arrival and supplies aren't exactly plentiful either. ]
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[ She doesn't want to worry Yukio, after all, and she can't exactly help the Storyteller if she can't walk anywhere. Nee chatters, leaning over to observe Yukio closely. ]
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Yukio nods.]
Do your best, but I'll be here if you need help. [Also Nee please don't jump on him.]
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N-Nee-chan!
[ But she's a little too late to properly grab him and Nee is going to... hug Yukio's shoulder? Leaving Shiemi in temporary shock at this bold move. Um?? ]
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One hand goes up to the little demon, carefully steadying him.]
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The little greenman is all too happy as he continues, for the moment, to hug Yukio's shoulder. Give him a moment and he's going to scale it like the mountain it practically is to him.
Shiemi, meanwhile, is covering her mouth after Yuki-chan's question. Or rather uncapping it with an easy exhale. ]
I-it seems like he wants your attention? He's very happy to see you, I think.
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Well, Nee, what can I do for you? [Yukio asks, with a smile for the little demon. It's... unusual. He doesn't have a lot of peaceful interactions with familiars (other than Kuro, who isn't a familiar as much as he is a demon who decided to stick around).]
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"Nee, nee! Nee! Nee?"
There is a question there at the end.
Shiemi can't quite help a soft smile as she regards the two, wondering at Yuki-chan addressing Nee directly. ]
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He's used to Kuro. He's learned cat body language a little, and Rin works as a translator. Greenmen are harder.]
I'm sorry, I'm not quite sure what you mean. But if you'd like, you can ride on my shoulder for a while.
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Truthfully, the sight of the two of them talking warms her heart. It's usually her that talks to Nee, after all.
Speaking of Nee, it looks thoughtful, its little arm under its chin, but then, it perks bodily at Yukio's offer and raises its arm excitedly.
"Nee!"
Shiemi laughs. ]
That's most definitely a yes!
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