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Another room in the private wing of the general hospital
*Lavenza lies on the hospital bed, unconscious*

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*Hillock coordinates with some agents, proba ly from his agency*
Alright, Lavenza needs medical support, and Raven... she didn't taked any hits, but is clearly affected. I'm sure she will be able to go home earlier, but I would like to... keep her here some more time. She needs time...
*The agents nooded, before moving away*
*wanders wordlessly through the hospital. Leaving a flower for Nana before stopping at Lav's room. Standing at the doorway. *
*She wakes up a few hours later. Lavenza looks around*

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...

(Where...am I?)

*Lavenza couldn't speak nor move. The mixture of shock, sadness, and pain overwhelmed her. All she can do is just breathe and lie down on the bed*
*A flash of blue fills the room, and suddenly Aigis appears next to Lavenza's bed*
I thought I felt something wrong...Apparently, I am a bad mother.
@RobowaifuAigis

*Lavenza looked at her mother in the eyes and blinked. Her own eyes are teary*

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(Mommy....)
Perhaps I'm being too hard on myself though.
I'll stay here and make sure you get everything you need dear, trust me.
*Raven sat at the bed, blankly gazing at the blue crystal on her hand, ignoring everything around her as she stared at the crystal.....*
.......
*Hillock passes in front of Raven's room... he doesn't enter: he would be unable to look at Raven right now. He instead continues walking*
*Lavenza's eyes closed and she fell asleep once again. A bittersweet dream makes her cry as she sleeps. It's her and Robin getting married.*

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*Day 2 of Lavenza's stay in the hospital. The scene of Oda destroying Shirou and Robin's soul kept repeating in her mind, slowly breaking it. She groaned and cried as she sees the scene over and over again. Lavenza's depression is making her lose her sanity.*

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Nngh....guh.....

(ROBIN!!! ROBIN!!!)
Don't worry, i'll make sure Lavenza smiles again. *Does doctory work*
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(Robin...my love...I miss you...)

*Lavenza stares at the sky through window*

(Robin...y-you'll...come back...r-right?)
*Nana Lays unresponsive in her own room*
*suddenly appears besides Lavenza* hey Lavenza, I might have a way to revive Robin. You know anyone who might have psychic powers, be able to possess people, or know where a bunch of pink gems are? Don't worry, I can read your mind right now if you can't talk.
@Starwaddle
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*Lavenza wakes up from a nap and turns to Star*

...

(...Miss...Star?)
Yup! So, do you know what I asked, and if so, do you know who or where I might find them?
(Wow that sure took long)
(I ran out of battery -_-)
(Lol)
(Rip phone)
*Runs up to Starwaddle and kneels* Wow, you're a keeper! Please take care of my brother!
...okay?
Plz, he's desperate! Plz give him the S U C C
...*suddenly disappears*
(Hahahahaha!!!!!!!!!)
What do you need help with?
*Hillock continues walking aorund the hospital. Looks like the first victims of Oda are here. His agents continue to follow orders, syncronizing and helping with the hospital organization. Meanwhile, Hillock entred Nana and Lavenza's sepparated rooms, checking their status. Far more serious than normal, he talks to the meds about their respective status.
But... the o ly room he tries to avoid is Raven's room. Looks like he is unable of looking at her face. Gulty can be felt from all his body. He just passes, still ordering around*
*Lavenza feels a pain in her chest. She grips it tightly*

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Ngh...!
*Slowly wheeling herself down the corridors, Caren frowned as she tried to adjust to moving around in a wheelchair...*
Hah.....hah....just a bit more....
*Caren rolled down a hallway, nearing the private rooms....*
*Looking around the hospital, searching for his "brother", who was coordinating the operation, Hyllock noticed the blonde girl on the wheelchair*
...
...uh?
*She struggles to breathe*

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R-Ro...bin...
*Lavenza gasps for air*

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Some...body...he...lp.....m......me.....
*Hillock comes running, hand on his ear*
I need doctors on floor 3, room 217, NOW!
*Quickly reaching Lav's room, he grabs the oxygen mask, putting it on Lavenza's mouth, and turning the oxygen tanks*
Stay calm, everything is ok. Here, breath with me, alright? In... out... in... out...
*Hillock tries to help Lavenza regain her breath*
*Lavenza stabilizes. Her breathing goes back to normal, and she's resting easy again.*

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...T-thank.....you....Hill....ock...
Don't speak, breath.
*Hillock face seems serious, he doesn't react to Lavenza's words. He is still holding Lavenza's back, making her sit properly and helping her breath. Medical support should be on his way by now*
*She breathes deeply, taking in all the oxygen she can get.*
*He continues, making sure Lavenza is estabilized. After a few seconds, the doctors arrived, surprised by the scene*
*The purple crystal around Lavenza's necklace dimly lit up...
...a soft familiar voice echoed in her ear...*
....Lav......
*!*
*You thought Hillock´s ears wouldn´t notice that?*
*Of course, he is still helping Lav*
*Feeling a familiar...energy....
Caren wheeled herself into an open room, cautiously peeking in to see Lavenza on the hospital bed, Hillock next to her...
Her eyes zeroed in on the purple necklace that dangled from Lavenza's neck, noticing the small and barely noticeable line where the two crystals fused into one...*
That's.....his.....
*Hyll stays at the door, watching the scene. She heard some ruckus coming from there, and the Blonde wheelchair was there too... this is important*
@Robin-K

*Lavenza hears the faint voice of her beloved coming from the crystal*

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!!!

...R-Robin!?

*She speaks into the oxygen mask*
*The amethyst crystal's light flickers momentarily...before returning to it's dim glow...*
................
@Robin-K

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R-Robin...?

.......Robin......

*Lavenza sighs*
*"Hm..."*
*Hillock will remember that*
...The crystal would provide relief...for those the owner cherished....
*Wheeling herself slowly towards Lavenza, Caren kept her eyes locked on the amethyst crystal necklace, a little cautious*
....That crystal....do you....know Robin...?
@Caren_K
*Lavenza turns her head towards Caren*

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...Robin?

....Robin....I loved Robin...he was my best friend...

...Robin...he...he....

*Tears well up in Lavenza's eyes*
*Caren gave a sad and nostalgic smile as she stared down at her legs, lost in some memories*
....love Robin...huh.....
*She closed her eyes and sighed before looking over to Lavenza*
....W-Where...Where is he...?
@Caren_K

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...Robin...


...Sacrificed...himself...for us....
*Blinking unbelievably at Lavenza, Caren leaned forward on her wheelchair, ears craning*
...He...sacrificed himself....?
....Robin...?
*Hillock continued inside the room, now sitting on a chair next to Lavenza. His face had a dark semblance, still blamimg himself*
*Hillock was silent*
@Caren_K

(You have to be strong...for him, Lavenza...)

*Lavenza struggles, but she manages to sit up*

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Robin...he's...dead...

Oda...destroyed his soul....
*Gripping his hand thighter, Hillock struggled for not bursting there. Why did he died?! He was supposed to protect both Kisaragis, but now he failed. How would he...*
*Caren looked down, a blank expression on her face as she grasped the following information...before a shaky hand rose to her mouth as tears slowly dripped from her eyes*
.....R-Robin....
......I..I d-didn't....
*Closing her eyes, Caren curled into herself, crying steadily*
*A voice could be heard from the doorway.*

"I see I've arrived on time... more or less..."
Uh? Gra- no... Fray, is it?
*Lavenza notices that Caren is crying, and does the same as well*

@Caren_K

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I'm...I'm sorry!!
*Fray seemed to notice Hillock's question.*

"Just checking in is all..."

*The knight then walked out of the room. Seems he had somewhere else to be...*
*Caren could only softly nod before softly wheeling away, her body still wracked with small sobs as tears were still clearly slipping down her cheeks*
....I-I....need to be alone f-for now...
b-but....
*Caren gave a sideways glance as she approached the door*
...c-come find me at the church when I've c-called you..
...T-There Is something we must discuss.....
@Caren_K

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...

*Lavenza nodded at Caren as she went out of the room. She agrees to go to the church once she's feeling better...*

...Robin....
*Shinji walks in carrying Aqua and checks her in*
Take good care of her.... Please.
*Hillock was mounting guard at the hospital corridor, when he noticed Shinji*
Shinji, what are you doing here? Are you going to check on Nana?
Yeah, I just checked Aqua in and was gonna go see Nanaka. Why're you here?
I'm coordinating a team here. Since the incident with Robin, I've increased the security levels here, to protact Lavenza, Caren and Raven. Also... I'm here to make sure they are alright. As second in comand... I was responsible for them...
...
*Shakes his head*
Either way, I can lead you to Nana's room.
Thanks. That would be helpful....
*follows*
Do you know how she was hospitalized? Why?
Well... last time she went to Mementos, I heard she had a fight with Kaz. That, with the preggnancy, made her really susceptible. When we found Laura, she attacked Nana. That was enough to break her mentally she had a deep bond with Laura...
She was attacked, but Robin decided to risk his life to protect her. He used Oda... that's why he was possesed by him last day... if I just... stayed there a little more...
... *sigh* that's not all. When they went to LeBlanc, someone destroyed the place. Nana got injured pretty bad.

Right now, she is regaining some physical strenght, but... I can't say the same for her mind. She is most likely traumatized, and her baby... I'm not sure...
Here, is this place:
*Hillock oppened the door of the room*
I think you should go first. She will be happy to see you, I'm sure
Robin? Who..... Nevermind, that's not important right now..... Thanks.
*Walks in the door and sits next to the bed*

Hey.
*caresses her cheek*
Just like always, huh? Guess you took it harder this time..... I don't blame you.

*sigh*
Reminds me of that time.......
*Hillock stood on the door, watching them both*
*As Hillock steps near the door he hears a small crunch from beneath his feet. It seems to have come from a purple paper rose. There's a note attached to it*
*?!*
This is... Gamma's note!
What is it doing here...
*You obtained Gamma's note x1*
Guess it would be best to not bring up those memories......

Hey, Listen. You aren't alone. You got friends. Farron, Hill, this Robin person.....

And of course you got your Big Bro, So take your time to rest.... Calm down and fix things. Cuz I ain't in there to fix you this time.

*kisses her forehead*
Jut make sure you understand..... Things aren't gonna be all happy and joy when you get up. But you're stronger than this.
*Hearing his name, Hillock looked away. Trying to mot make any sound, he left Gamma's note on the table...*
...
Shinji, looks like Gamma left this. Is for Nana. You should... read it to her...
Thanks Hill, and don't feel bad, I think she would have broken even had you been there. Not the first time this has happened and even I couldn't prevent it back then.....
*Takes the flower and places it on the stand next to her bed, then reads the note*
*!* How did you knew?!
*Hill looks shocked*
I can share memories with Nana, She's more conscious than she appears.
*The flower is bent due to being stepped on, and seems to have lost much of its freshness, though a faint flowery scent can still be picked up. The note reads*
"try not to get yourselves killed.... Alright? Both of you."
*Hillock looked away, clearly embarased*
...
*Hillock should remember this*
...
*Hillock heard the note. It was meant to Nana and Shinji, obviusly*
*... right?*
*straitens the flower as best he can*
*Smiles*
Gamma huh? Maybe.... I was wrong about him.

Ya hear that Nana? Pretty bad when someone you barely know is lecturing you huh?

*Lays the note next to the flower and grabs her hand*
Take care kid.
So Hill, Take care of my little sis, Ok?
*Pats Hill on the shoulder*
... yeah. Thank you, Shinji. You should take care, remember that you can call me if you need something. I will... make my best...
*His face darkened a little... but something changed. This could be the first step for a big change...*
Gotcha, I'll keep that in mind. Gonna go relax now, I'm heading to LeBlanc. You should join sometime.
LeBlanc? Hm... maybe I can leave Hyllock in charge. Let me join you then
*Follows Shinji*
*Stands in Nanaka's room*
Hehehehe~ Found you.....
*Hyllock walked through the hallway, looking for Hillock*
Where is that perv-
*!!*
*Noticing the dark presence, she takes out her revolver*
FREEZE!
Hm? Ah, Hello. You should put that down, You wouldn't want to make her any worse, would you?
*Hyllock's expresion was hard, you wouldn't imagine her with that face. Looks like a different person*

Give me a reason to not shoot you. Who are you?! Answer me!
How about because you would just drive Na-chan deeper into madness? Or are you ok with that? I'm sure your brother would feel responsible, after all, He's the one who left her with you. Right after being told to take care of her, You fire a gun in her room and her condition takes a complete nosedive.....

That would destroy him, wouldn't it? And it would be all your fault. Because you got trigger happy.
Grrrr...
*She is still aiming her revolver, pissed, but she knows that the intruder made a point*
Who are you? And why are you inside Nana's room? You better don't try anything funny...
I'm an old friend of her's. I came to visit her. Na-chan and I go way back.
*Her grip becomes thighter, aiming to its head*
*You can see her cat ears flicker a little*
I can see you aren't going to let me visit my friend.... How sad.... It's time for me to go then.

*vanishes in a shadow*
HEY!
*Hyllock moved to the intruder place, just to see how it disappears*
SHIT!
*Warps into Nana's room with Hill, Grimoire at the ready*

Who The Hell is here!?
OOC: Wrong account
(Shinji, wrong)
*Warps into Nana's room with Hill, Grimoire at the ready*

Who The Hell is here!?
*Hyllock turns to Shinji, pitting the revolver down*
God... you took to long, me!
I came as fast as I could. This kind of comunications is weird...
Who was here?
*Grabs Hyll by the shoulders*
Describe them to me.

*Looks Pissed*
OOC: DAG BLAMIT! I did it again.

*Grabs Hyll by the shoulders*
Describe them to me.

*Looks Pissed*
A black shadow. It was here "visiting" Nana. It said it knew her too. Looked hostile, and it didn't identified.
She was pretty shady, and is capable of disappearing with shadows...
She also said that "shooting her would drive Nana into darkness"...
Drive her into darkness... a shadow?
I doubt it. It didn't looked like Nana.
Hm? Well, its true that firing a gun in here would hurt Nanaka, She's still conscious, so her phobia is still a thing..... A black shadow.....
Shit! I forgot about the gun phonia!
*A little enraged and embarased, she played with jer revolver before putting it on the belt again*
Gaaaah, I'm so stupid!
Phobia*
Why keyboard, why?!
Not much to go on.... Said it knew her? how?
Don't worry Me, it was the standart procedure. You did good
*Pats Hyll on her shoulder*
Is everything it said, she vanished when I called Hill.
She never said her identity...
Sorry, maybe I got nervous without reason...
Still, I don't like this. It appeared from nowhere, and it wasn't cooperative.
... sorry Shinji...
It was the procedure. You did good at informing us, it could have been hostile.
*Calms down and lets go of Hyll*
Sorry.... I'm on edge right now....
No, the trigger happy is me.
*She looks at Nana, slowly leaning to check her vitals*
*Nana's heart rate is unusually high*
Shit... I think I scared her with my revolver... Hill, should I call the meds?
Let me do it, don't worry...
Shinji, please stay inside, that will help Nana. Please, don't worry
Yeah, I plan to.
*Sits down and holds Nanaka's hand*
*Goes out of the room*
Shinji... I'm really sorry, I acted really fast... maybe too fast...
It's fine, You didn't fire, so nothing happened..... she didn't see the gun..... she didn't hear it..... It wasn't the gun....
If it wasn't the gun... then the intruder! She knows it too!
Wish I had more to go on....
Gaaaaah, this happens because I'm an idiot!
God...
*sigh*
Nevermind, the past is the past. I should increase the security level around here. This could be intrusive, but... no, I can't put cameras here. The security will do...
Sorry again, Shinji.
Good, the meds are coming. How is Nana, Shinji?
She's calm now, heart rate is steady, and stable.
Thank god...
*checks phone*
Can someone watch her? I need to take this.
Hill and I will, don't worry
This time, no one will get inside
*comes back*
Thanks, got a call from my family. Told them what happened.
*Enters the hotel and sits next to Nana's bed*
*Sigh*
So.... Whats gonna be the trigger for you to wake up this time?
*stands in the door and watches... *
C'mon in, I'm sure she'd like it.
*enters fully*

Hey Nana...
You can talk to her, she'll hear you. Even if she can't respond.
Nana.... I'm sorry....
*Stays silent as he watches*
I know I kinda... Set you off in Mementos.
And I know both Joker and Maria hope you pull through.... You and Nana-Chan....
.... I mean I don't know what else to say. No anguished declaration of love here...
I think that's enough, thanks, I'm sure she appreciates it.
*"Room 125". That was Raven's room. Hillock stood in front of the door for a while, clearly nervous. He decided to leave Raven some time alone, so she could asimilate what happened. Or maybe he was running from her. Either way, he knew he had to talk to her sooner or later*
...
... *deep breath*... ok, lets go...
*Opening the hospital room, Hillock entred*
*Raven stood by the window, blankly staring out into the dark night skies*
....
...
*He had to look away. Raven's blank expresion was too much for him. Why, damnit?! He would have gived anything just to have died instead of Robin...*
*No. Now is not the time*
...
Hey, Raven? Are you up?
*Raven didn't move*
...Hill.....
*Trying to use all his strenght, Hillock aproached Raven, slowly putting a hand on her shoulder*
Raven... are you alright?
*Raven didn't reply.
Instead, she turned towards Hillock, her head leaning down onto his shoulder*
....I.....
*Instinctibely, Hillock hugged Raven thightly, gently patting her head*
Easy... is ok... I... just... is ok now...
*Hillock's body flintches a little, you can hear a little sob*
I....I couldn't....do anything....
Is my fault, Raven... I was in charge of the team... you trusted me and I-I failed you! I couldn't do anythin-...
No... I could have. I could have attacked him, if I just... weakened him, this wouldn't have happened... I backed up... I... I failed...
*A voice could be heard from the doorway.*

"Do not fret, my friend. The night is always darkest before the dawn. Your triumph will come soon enough."

*The voice's owner - Fray - sighed.*

"Never thought I'd be using those words, but they certainly seemed the most fitting."

*Fray walked over to a nearby chair. You could notice that he had a slight limp.*
F-Fray?
*Turning his face to Fray, you could notice Hillock's tears for the first time*
*Raven shook her head, her hands coming up to hug him*
No....you did your best...
I couldn't ask for anything more from you....
....I...I failed him....I failed the team.....
...I sat there...and did nothing.....
*The knight put forward a rare smile before noticing that Hillock was crying. He then directed his attention to Raven, who seemed to at least be awake.*

"...Well, at least Raven is conscious... not a particularly large victory, but a victory nonetheless. And considering our common adversary..."

*Fray's armor seemed to vanish, leaving a black robe behind, some patches of it seeming more red than black.*

"...well, let's just say I'll take any victories I can get..."
God... I knew Oda was active... but that...
*Kneeling now in front of Fray, Hillock inspected the limb*
God... we should treat that...
*Fray shook his head.*

"The bleeding has stopped, for the most part. I may not have Gray's expertise with curative magics, but I still have potions on-hand. Besides..."

*Fray's voice seemed to stop for a moment...*

"...if... WHEN Gray comes back from his little blackout, he'll be able to take care of any wounds I couldn't."
*wanders through the halls before hearing the commotion and sticking a head in and listening... *
*Raven could only look down on the floor*
....I only wished...I could help the team....
God... I'm not even able of getting outside the hospital... my jobe was to provide backup, but I always fail my team... I'm sick of running away, lurking in the shadows. It might be useful in normal situations, but here... what we fight can't be defeated with caution...
Job*
Hmph, a pity party here, too? Look, there's a million things I could have done, too...

I'm not good with death, and I'm clearly the weakest person here.

But here's the thing, the only thing we could have done to save Robin was to run. And we're any of us prepared to run? At least we know who Oda'll be after next.
*Fray sighed.*

"Even then, we'll need as many people as we can get... Oda's the strongest singular entity I've ever fought that isn't named "Bahamut" or "Alexander". One person taking him on..."

*The knight looked down, at the various splashes of red on the robe - where two days prior, Oda managed to draw blood through his armor.*

"...that's something not even a Warrior of Light could manage. I'm lucky I got away when I did..."
*Raven clenched her fist*
....I need to help the team.....
How can we get more fighters, though...?
*almost as though on cue, a light knocking can be heard on the door to Raven's room*
*!*
*He noticed the knock, walking to that door and ooening it*
Eh? Oh, hello Gamma... want to join the guilty train?
*Raven moved over to the door, slowly opening it*
I doubt Gamma knows what guilt is. *she glares daggers *

He's probably just here to lecture us on getting too attached.
*Gamma sighs and steps in, moving past Hillock and looking at Raven, giving Mig a quick glance*
I'm sorry for everything that happened with Robin. What Oda did to him, and especially to you is unforgivable. Since I obviously can't handle him myself I'm here to offer myself, regardless of any issues between us

*Gamma spares one more glance at Mig*
As an asset. That is, think of me as a weapon to throw at him. Nothing more.
As an asset? Do you really not care so long as you get to fight people!?
*Raven gave a slow nod*
Thank you...
...I appreciate your assistance...
*Fray sighed.*

"...as much as I hate to admit it, we need all the help we can get."

*The knight made his way to the exit.*

"I have my own affairs to attend to, so I shall take my leave."
I will... stay here a little longer...
Thank you Gamma for your help.
*Gamma looks back at Mig, straight-faced, although he seems to be shaking a little*
Personally I thought you'd be excited at the prospect. An asset is expendable. Think of me as any more, and I can't trust you'd make the correct decision, the one that ends in Oda's defeat. What he's putting Raven through is, quite simply, unforgivable. And I will make him pay. But I'm not foolish enough to try it alone, not after what I saw last time.
I'd rather you be less eager to die and less willing to try and make me the same as you.
Tell me Mig, if I had wanted to die chasing this, wouldn't I have simply gone after Oda myself? No, he's the problem, so I'm willing to put aside any differences we may have, at least for the duration. Is that acceptable?
You don't know how much I want to say no.... But Raven and Hill need you.

How can you get away with saying those things to me....?
*Gamma turns back towards the door*
Simply put Mig, I was trying to help. I've never once claimed to be nice by any means, but there's no reason for you to suffer like that. I can see you disagree with me, that's fine. Just don't let any issue between us get in the way of the mission. You'd be doing Raven a disservice.
Ugh.... Why do you keep trying to take the high ground! I want to hate you! I don't want to become you!
*Gamma sighs and walks towards the door*
I don't blame you. If you have any grievance with me, I'll be outside the city, but later. Perhaps you'll understand me better then. However, this is not the place for it.

*Gamma is about to leave when he seems to remember to take out a piece of paper and lay it on a nearby counter after writing on it*
I almost forgot. You'll need to be able to contact me whenever my assistance is requested.
*Wakes up after spending the night in Aqua's room*
Still out.... heh.....
*hands shake*
Everything kinda went to hell when I was gone........
*Settling herself on the bed once more, Raven gazed down at the blue crystal necklace on her hand before her hands firmly clenched it, resolving herself*
...I have to help them....
*walking down the hall with a drink in his hand, he hears a voice, and becomes curious*
Oh, didn't know someone was in here. Hey.
*Looking up to Shinji, Raven blinked in confusion*
...Do I know you...?
*Hillock feel asleep on a chair next no Raven. Looks like this last days he hasn't rested*
Probably not. Just got curious, that's all. Who is it you want to help?
Oh. Hill is here, You friends?
*Raven stares off towards Hill*
..Yes....I want to be able to help my team...
...I was useless in that battle...
..I refuse to be one again...
*Walks over and hands his cup of cocoa to her*
Looks like you need this more than I do.
*smile*
As for useless.... I don't think you're as weak as you think.... Everyone has a potential for magic of some kind. For as many different worlds that are out there, there are just as many different types of Magic.
*Gently cupping the drink in her hand, Raven contemplated it a bit more before giving Shinji a small smile*
...Hopefully...
...I refuse to be the damsel in distress again....
I want to support them....
*Gets up and walks to the door*
You look exhausted, Get some rest, don't worry about the cocoa, I put a spell on it, It'll still be fresh when you wake up.

*leaves and walks back to Aqua's room*
*listened in on Shinji.... *

I wonder if that is true... I wonder if magic can change...
*sits next to Aqua*
...... *sigh*
Stuff like this... you see? It's things like this happening that make me.... worry. Worry that when I'm not there.... something terrible happens.

I left. Nana had a complete breakdown, and you ran off into Mementos all alone.... I know I'm supposed to trust you can take care of yourself.... But how am I supposed to do that when everytime you leave my sight you get hurt or worse?
*After a couple of days, Lavenza has been finally let out of the hospital, however, she still needs therapy from having experienced such a traumatic event.*

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...

*Lavenza exits from the front door of the hospital*
*enters through a portal and checks Lavenza in*
@Nana-sama

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*Lavenza is sleeping peacefully on Nana's arms*
*Falling through a portal, Robin immediately placed Caren in a nearby bed, concerned as he eyed her unconscious face*
..S-She'll be fine...
She'll be fine...
*Turning over to his twin who landed nearby him, Robin helped her over to an empty bed where she drifted off to sleep soon after..
it seemed her awakening had exhausted her far too much...*
*hearing the commotion, Shinji looked into the room*
Everything ok here?
*Seeing that all three girls were tuckered in and asleep, Robin turned to Shinji*
Yes...
They should be...
*Placing a soft kiss on their foreheads, Robin left the room, heading to the one across the way.
Entering quietly, Robin slumped into the bedside chair, hands reaching for the patient's hands.*
I'm back Nana....
**His eyes heavy, Robin slumped against the hospital bed, hands holding an unresposive Nanaka*
Thank you...
Hm... are you Robin?
*Looks at Robin suspiciously*
OOC: heat haze, ignore the comment
Hm.... Whoever he is.... Nanaka seems comforted, I'll watch them both.....
*sits watching*
*sits watching*
*Despite being a little more than spent, Robin turned to the watching Shinji and Stella, a little curious*
Hey, I know that I may look suspicious but goddamn, what's with the stares?
So..... you just gonna sit there holding my twin sister's hand?

.......Robin. Right?
*Robin had the decency to give a sheepish smile*
Yeah...
I'm Robin, Robin Kisaragi.
You are...?
Akamoto Shinji, and it wasn't for the fact that she's calm around you, I would have shot you by now.

So, tell me how you know her?
*Robin looked towards Nana, his free hand running through his black hair*
I first met Nana in a bar..
She looked down...and a little more than depressed...
...I didn't like seeing her in pain or unhappy...
So when I officially met her, I tried my best to make sure she was safe...and happy...
*scratches back of head*
I said how you know her... but ok. It's obvious you don't intend to hurt her....
*Robin gave Shinji a nod*
...I'd never hurt her....
...at least....never intentionally...
Knowing myself, I'll prolly end up doing something stupid that will indirectly hurt the others....
*Smiles*
Well, we can't help that. We hurt people just by existing. That's part of life.
*sits*
All we can do is help them get back on their feet.
*Goes to Lavenza's room to check on her*
*Lavenza wakes up in a hospital bed and sees there's a cast around her leg*

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Mmmhh...h-huh?
Hey sleepy head.
*is changing the water in a flower vase*
@Akamoto_Shinji

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Hey, Shinji-kun...

How are the others?
Well, Nana hasn't changed. Though there's some guy named Robin in there with her........
Not sure how I feel about that guy.....
@Akamoto_Shinji

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Robin's in there? He's a good guy, Shinji. Sweet and gentle...

Nana needs all the comfort she can get...I hope she gets better...
Well, if you say he's good, who am I to deny that.
*Later that night at Lavenza's hospital room*

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Robin...thank god you're back...
*Shinji is leaving Nanaka's room, heading to the room next door*
*Robin stirred awake, dazed as he slightly sat up on the bedside chair, hand still linked to Nana's*
Hm?
*as he's leaving, he notices Robin stir*
Yo sleepy head.
*He seems less hostile than before*
...Huh....?
*Robin groggily yawned before resting his head against the bed's hand railing, sleepy eyes starting at Shinji*
...oh hey...you're still here...
....... Have you been sleeping this whole time? Don't you have a bladder or stomach or something?
*Robin shook his head*
...I'm used to staying still in one spot for a long time...
....you see...My father was in JSDF and he kind of hard-wired that training into me..
..Of course, having a chair is infinitely better than laying in the mud in a forest
Well, You're off duty, go take a dump, I don't want you peeing all over Nanaka's sheets.
Just because you CAN hold it in, doesn't mean you SHOULD.
*Robin deadpanned at Shinji*
....
*Shinji deadpans back*
......
...Are you serious...?
Don't make me repeat myself.
*Robin sighed before standing up*
Fine, I'll concede.
*Robin goes to leave the room*
I'm pretty sure I don't have to ask you but protect her...
*Robin leaves*
Geez....
*Sits down and taps her hand*

So, He a friend of yours?
Hmm...... Is that so.....?
*A few minutes later, Robin walked back into the room, a little relieved as he stood at the foot of Nana's bed, watching her*
......
So. She's pretty fond of you y'know. Seems you've protected her quite a few times.....
*Robin smiled*
....Fond of me...huh...
....I let her down though..
*Robin frowned, his fist clenching*
....I still failed her..
But..
*Robin looked up, determined*
...I won't fail again..
She doesn't seem to think so. If fact, She's pretty thankful that you were there for her when she needed it most.
*Curious, Robin looks over to Shinji*
...How do you know...?
I'll give you the short version.
Nanaka was..... Originally part of me. Our souls were the same, then she grew her own heart. And I separated us by giving her her own body.
Our souls were still technically connected. And still are, we can share information and memories between each other if we like. Though nowadays she's so much her own person that we need contact to do it.

*nods to their touching hands
I asked her.... She told me. She can't respond consciously, but her soul still can.
*A white-haired girl with bright yellow eyes can be seen standing next to the sleeping Lavenza. Nobody knows how she got inside the room*

Get well soon...

*The girl placed her hand on Lavenza's*
*Gamma sighs as he quickly walks through the hospital. He looks over his shoulder frequently, before he finds and lingers outside Hillock's room, door open*
*From where Gamma is standing, you can see two persons inside the room: one of them looks like a nurse. She is standing in front of the bed, holding some notes. Looks like she is talking with someone else inside, she looks calm, nothing serious to report. The other person is someone Gamma already knows. He is sitting on the bed, the hospital clothes still on, a lot of bandages on his arms, legs and head. He is talking calmly too, noding each time the nurse says something*
*Gamma clears his throat, as though steeling his nerves before walking into the room and turning to the nurse*

My apologies miss, is this a bad time to visit? You seem awfully busy right now.
Eh?
*Upon hearing Gamma's voice, Hillock turns around, waving his hand before going back to the nurse*
I'm fine, and the tests are saying so! Don't worry, we can continue this later, ok?
*Reluctantly, the nurse bows to Hillock, then to Gamma, and leaves the room. Once the nurse leaves the room, Hillock stands, using the bed to hold himself*
Hey, been some time, Gamma! You wanted to talk?
*Gamma looks around nervously before sighing and walking closer to Hillock*

Y... Yeah I guess it was kinda obvious, wasn't it? I mean, not like there's anyone else for me to talk to.
I... I was a little worried, Is all, but I'm glad to hear you're ok.
I've.... Decided I guess... To stop running from my problems... It'll be hard but well, at least it'll all be over.
Thank you for your concern, and sorry to have worried you: is nothing serious, just some physical exaustion.
Also, I'm glad to hear that! You decided to hold your ground against them, instead of running. That's something not everybody can do. But... I see you are a little... tense.
*Lifting his head, looking to the door, Hillock tried to see if something was outside before asking*
Is something wrong?
*Gamma sighs and seems to relax himself, though he's trembling*

Honestly Hill, I'm... A little scared... I... It won't just be hard on me. I just... I trust it's for the best I guess. I don't really know of another way to live and.... I just can't do what you, what Robin does all the time.
I know is difficult. That's why we tend to run from them: because dealing with them is not a walk on the park. But as you said... is the only way to live. Facing those problems is the only way you will be completly free from them... I know that now... of all the times...
*Hillock looked around quietly, looking at Gamma straight in the eyes. His voice turned low for a moment*
Could you close the door? If the nurse finds out, she will kill me...
*Gamma seems surprised, as he walks back to and closes the door, looking at Hill the entire time*
M... My apologies. I should have closed it when I entered. What is it you needed to say?
*Taking a deep breath, he closes his eyes. A little groan of pain escaoes his mouth before summoning his newfound persona: Big Boss*
*When he finished, Hillock opened one eye, before looking at his persona once more*
Do you remember Talos? These last days I couldn't summon him. It was blocked, he wouldn't answer my call.
...
You know, personas tend to have a secret meaning. Something to do with the ones that cast them. Talos... was meant to be the representation of my will. He was the deffender of my own determination. But when Robin died, he stopped working. Something was wrong.
*Hillock looked at his own feet, sighing*
I thought I was facing my problems, you know? But I was avoiding them too. When a fight happened, I tended to step back. My main role was to be on the shadows, watching. But here... the enemies I fight are far too powerful for me.
But that wasn't true... I wasn't using my whole potential... I was afraid, and so I runned...
...
...
As you said before, facing your problems is the only way to live now. Running away wont do any good anymore. But I think you realized that sooner than me. Big Boss here... is the proff of my new goal. His existence means I decided to not run, but attack.
...
*Big Boss slowly faded away, Hillock became less tense then*
... I'm not sure if this had anything to do with your problem. I just... felt that... you were in a similar position as me.
*sigh* Sorry.
What I wanted to say is that I'm not like Robin or the rest. And I think you did a good choice. I'm sure you will handle it with ease.
...
Just in case you... need some help from outside... keep my codec number, ok?
*Hillock sitted on the bed again, a troubeled expresion on his face*
Sorry. Do you want to talk about something more? I feel I haven't helped you at all...
*Gamma's eyes begin to tear up before he turns his back on Hill*
I.... I understand how you feel but.... I can't rely on anyone for this, that's my whole problem. I've tried my best to act aloof, distant from it all, but, especially after what happened with Robin, I steadily realized that I was failing. I.... I can't handle it anymore. So... I'm sorry Hill, but. It's really for the best that you stay away from me.
If you can't rely on anyone... then... trust in yourself.
*Hillock slowly got up again, he lifted his hand, putting it on Gamma's shoulder*
Trust your instincts. Those will be your best weapon. Stay sharp. Use whatever you can find, and use it wisely: when you have time, stop and think. Whatever you are fighting wont go down if you unles you guve your all. Trust your abilities, but know when you have to back off a little. And... whatever you chose... follow it to the end.
... those are the basic. I acted solo too, or at least that's what I remember. This is everything I can do. I... wont get in your way. But... just so you know... I will keep an eye. Just in case.
Is the least I can do... is this alright?
*Gamma stops trembling for a moment, instead it's his voice that's shaking as he shakes off Hill's hand and walks towards the door.

I.... I've already told you, there's nothing you can do. Really it would be easier if you stopped being so damn nice to me.
I just.... I have to go ok? And..... I'm sorry for everything, all the trouble I have and probably will put you through. I guess I've run out of options by now.
Just.... If you see Robin, apologize to him for me.... I've kind of lashed out at him, he never deserved it.

*Gamma finally opens the door and attempts to leave*
Gamma... good luck. And... thank you.
*Hillock stays, watching Gamma*
Also... if you want to get out without no one noticing... you should turn left, then right.
*Gamma seems confused, but he follows Hill's directions, occasionally looking back behind him*
*Slowly sitting again, he looked at the window, his face had a dark tone*
...*sigh*
He is already decided. I know he will make the right choice... just...
...
*Kuro entered the hospital, her face full of worry. Finding Hillock's room, she walks in cautiously.*
*!!!*
K-Kuroumi?!
*Surprised and happy, Hillock tried to stand up quickly. That ended hurting him a little*
Ouch! Shit...
(Dinner. I will return)
*Her face lights up, now happier. She rushes over to help him stand.*
It's so good to see you now... But be careful! You still need to heal up after a painful fight like that... Oda must've been a pain in the ass for you..
*Sighing in relief, Hillock lets Kuroumi help him*
Woah, you are going to fast! I-I see I worried you!
*She quickly hugs Hillock, then backs away from him giving personal space.*
S-Sorry.. I got excited. I missed you so much though... I was worried you might've died or something!
*Holding a little groan of pain, Hillock smiles at Kiroumi again, lightly blushing*
I-I see! Thank you a lot! But is MY job to worry about you disappearing! Also, this is just physical exaustion, I will be fine.
*sigh* Is been really long. I'm sorry I worried you, Kuroumi...
It's fine... I saw Hyll, and she told me you were okay. But after hearing about the fight with Oda, I got completely scared. Seeing you here is just enough for me.
I see... I will have to talk with "myself" later...
*Shaking his head, he sat again, still looking at Kuro*
But now, how are you doing? Is been a long time, and I want to know if you are doing fine.
I'm fine, just some difficult work a while ago. Since I had some time off work, I decided to come here. And with some luck I'm here now.
A difficult work... I wish I was there to help...
I'm happy to see you are fine now. You know I'm worried, even if you say you are fine.
G-Ghhf... tch...
*Hillock lifted his hand, putting it on his head*
H-Hill? Are y-you alright?!
*Her face looks worried now, placing her hand on Hill's shoulder.*
Yes... physical exaustion... awakening an evolution of another Persona is always hard-
*Hillock stopped, suddenly realizing*
... u-uh... well... if you could... pat my head again... that would help...
*He looked away, embarased*
*Now relieved, she pats Hill's head, sometimes rubbing behind his ears.*
Of course I would if it helps you! Plus, I like doing this too. You're really soft.
*He couldn't help himself, blushing a little*
I'm not that soft... I'm sure Hyll is softer...
But I'm happy you like it too...
*He sighted again. Looks like this made him feel better*
Your hand is cold... it helps with the headache...
*She stops, and walks over to the exit of Hill's room.*
I'll leave now. Rest well and heal up. Your health's important to me, you know.
*Walks out without another word, smiling happily.*
... bye, Kuroumi...

Thank you...
*He slowly layed on the bed, smiling to himself. Slowly, he closed his eyes, trying to sleep*
*Enters, looking for Hyll*
*At the lobby, you can see the cat girl in question. She is checking a list, but you can't see what is written on it. Showing her back to Rem, she looks to concentrated on her own problems to notice you*
Hm... is not bad... not good either...
Hello~
*leans on the desk*
Are you busy sweetie?
...Uh?
*Turning around, a little surprised, her face changes quickly from surprise to tiredness*
Oh, is you... if you want to visit Nana, you should ask one of the nurses for permission...
*Distracted, she continues to read the list*
Aww~ What if I wanted to see you?
*Reaches out and caresses her face*
Sooo~ Cute!
H-Hey! What are you doing?!
*Losing her balance a little, she ends leaining near Rem*
*Trying to not fall, she gets to grab the table, leting the list there*
W-Why do you keep doing this?!
*Vaults over the table and hugs Hyll from behind, rubbing their cheeks together*
Because you're Soooooo~ Adorable! I can't help myself!
*Blushing, more for the fact that they were in public than from Rem words, she tried to free herself*
J-Just let me go already! I will talk to you but let me go!
Boo!
*Gives Hill a quick kiss on the cheek, then separates and picks up the papers, reading them*
Hmm? What's this? Something to do with Na-chan?
*Quickly getting up, she sighs before walking out of the desk, aproaching Rem*
No, that's Hill's evaluation. His physical exaustion will be cured by the end of the week, but he will need to make some tests before returning to action... I'm starting to get bored, no missions to do... but I have to ensure his safety: We don't know what would happen if one of us dies...
...
H-Hey, and why are you reading that! Is private, only autorized personal!
*Hyll tries to grab the list from Rem's hands*
*Hands the paper over, then hugs Hyll and kisses her on the cheek again*
Oh! You're so cute when you're angry!
*This time she blushed more than before, unable to react*
W-Why? I'm not cute! And I'm definetly angry!
*Rubs cheeks together again*
I just can't help it! You're so cute I can't keep my hands off you!

*Hyll feels something nudge her thigh*
*?!*
*She definetly feels it... Slowly turning her head, she tries to see what the strange feeling is*
Hm? What are you looking for?
*Hugs her tighter, the nudge pushes into her leg a bit more*
R-Rem? What are you... pushing in my leg?
*Hyll tried to lean to her side, definetly wanting to see what was pressing against her*
*Hyll looks and sees.... a bulge around Rem's groin.....*
*Rem Looks surprised*
Whoopsies! Sorry about that, Can't control it when I'm around such a cutie pie!
*Kisses cheek again, and doesn't let go, the nudge still there*
...
...
*You can see fury on Hyllock's face... an anger nobody else could have... her own eyes turned yellow for a brief second, enough time to turn the tables*
*It was too fast. Hyllock's CQC training kicked in. Before you knew, Hyllock has Rem grabed from behind, pulling her arm and inmovilizing her*
You... what should I do with you?