Catch-all;

[momming]

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week 1, sunday post execution

[chevaliered]

[ he's got one of those little dishes of ice cream and it looks very tasty but he's just not touching it. rip ice cream. he's just frowning at it like it's going to give him answers. ]

[momming]

[ if only it could.

Otome is quietly stepping in because sure she has to eat. And when she sees Crow all she does at first is give him a tired little nod. ]

[chevaliered]

[ well, at least she's eating. ]

... Did you manage to treat Manwol before she ran off?

[momming]

Yes, once Dimitri hauled her over, she behaved herself.

[ she doesn't need to worry anyone by not eating, she can be sensible. ]

If you see her, though, please remind her that running on broken ribs isn't advised.

[chevaliered]

... Everyone needs to stop getting broken ribs, we can't just patch them up and go.

[ SIGH. ]

Sure, I will. If she comes out of hiding any time soon, that is.

[momming]

I hope she's not blaming herself for this.

... Then again, maybe I should talk with her.

[chevaliered]

...

Maybe. Let's not mince words, but you two are in a unique position for the momeny. It might help her to talk to someone who, y'know... gets it.

[momming]

That's what I was thinking, too.

... It's a bit strange to say it like "I may be the only one who understands her", but.

[ Well. It's true. ]

[chevaliered]

The situation sucks, but it’s still the truth.

I’d assume by now you’ll have some tips on dealing with busted ribs you can share too.

[momming]

Yes. [ wryly. ]

Move as little as possible.

[chevaliered]

I mean it took you a while to follow your own advice, so maybe she can have one get out of the infirmary free card. As a treat.

[momming]

Granted, I also didn't try to run immediately...

[ Sigh. ]

I'll talk to her regardless. While I'm here, I actually wanted to speak with you.

[ Before she goes back to her sad and angry dorm. ]

[chevaliered]

Details.

[ … hm? ]

Sure, what’s up?

[momming]

... Your scar.

[ Simply. ]

The location, the site of entry and exit...

[chevaliered]

Onnnnn my chest, yup.

[ try harder otome ]

[momming]

[ sure ]

By all rights, that should have killed you.

[chevaliered]

Mmhmm.

[momming]

Did it?

[chevaliered]

Define “dead”, exactly.

[momming]

I don't have to. That's answer enough.

[chevaliered]

I'm still walking around. It's not like I've been permanently stuck six feet under yet.

[momming]

[ yet. ]

Is this a permanent solution? This-- whatever happened?

[chevaliered]

It's good for now. That's all I'm really worried about.

[momming]

... [ She sighs. ] You're not in danger of that changing here, right? Besides the obvious?

[chevaliered]

I think if I am killed I will die, if that's what you mean. But if it was gonna change you would've already had that big shock by this point, y'know?

Don't overthink it.