Flattened Derp and Friend

[mistaken_for_monster]

[It went without saying that the moment the pair got back to Sakihama after the debacle in Malaysia, Volya and Interitus were completely wiped from the battle physically and emotionally. Both were curled up on a sofa, the former still feeling the phantom pains of the latter who looked battered, bruised and burned. And to top it all off...]

Uuugh...

[Volya promptly let out several coughs, hacking up something unpleasant into a tissue and tossing it into a pile before weakly groping close by for a bottle of water.]

"Told Volya should have worn mask."

[The Haze has claimed yet another victim.]

Comments

[star_of_sad]

Are you alright, Volya?

[Setsuko moves the bottle closer so Volya can reach it.]

You've been through a lot just now. Please take it easy for a while...

[mistaken_for_monster]

I've been better...

[Volya's going to gratefully accept the now moved bottle and drinking the contents somewhat clumsily.]

And I've got no arguments with that.

"Volya still have school."

[Interitus flops one of her arms lazily, trying to get at the bottle so she could have a drink too.]

[star_of_sad]

Normal students don't have to fight insurgents and threats to humanity. I'm pretty sure we can write you an excuse of absence for that.

Here. It has extra minerals.

[Setsuko offers another bottle of water to the plant monster.]

[mistaken_for_monster]

Guess that's one advantage of not being normal.

[A few vines sneak out of one of Interitus' sleeves. Clearly too lazy to actually use hands they carefully wind around the bottle to bring it to her mouth to drink. A burbling sound that was close to how she used to vocalize if it was done underwater is her reply.]

... Do you know how Mr Rand and the other SSR pilots are doing?

[a_linear_mind]

I guess I should consider myself lucky that my body can deal with it easily.

[Willis on the other hand seems to be completely unaffected, he comes several more boxes of tissue and face masks and puts on the armrest.]

Here...although I guess it's kind of late to use the masks now.

[mistaken_for_monster]

Do you think Kijin can get sick from it too? Lenore wasn't wearing a mask...

[Volya lets out another series of coughs before Interitus pulls a tissue box and drops it onto his face. As for the masks, the plant monster pulls one on.]

"Still be careful."

[star_of_sad]

Not very well. Rand has recovered, but... it's hard to be happy with circumstances as they are, isn't it?

[a_linear_mind]

Knowing Kijin, probably.

...but I think the Haze was the least of her problems back there.

[mistaken_for_monster]

I don't think anyone but the guys who managed to beat us would be happy with this...

[mistaken_for_monster]

Yeah... that Carina person was there...

[The things that were said were certainly most off putting. Though that was an understatement to say the least.]

[star_of_sad]

That's true. And their alliance... they said they are targetting us specifically.

Being in Unity Group could become very dangerous. Volya, maybe you should take it easy for a while.

[mistaken_for_monster]

... Yeah... I don't know how many more close calls me and 'teritus can live with...

[Because... you know. Eventually one more might get them. One of Interitus hands reaches up and tiredly tries to flick Volya's nose in chastisement. She fails several times before she gives up and the arm flops over.]

"Fine. True... Need vacation maybe..."

[star_of_sad]

Alright then.

[Setsuko is surprised actually. That was easy - no comments about how he can't stay down because he needs to contribute any way he can? But then, that's not Volya's way...]

Just don't forget that the two of you have more than just each other to rely on. I'll be always here for you, and many others too. If there's anything we can do to help...

[a_linear_mind]

Along with almost every other Earth based enemy we've made in the last year.

[mistaken_for_monster]

...You'd think with how theyall are they wouldn't think about working together...

[Volya couldn't help but wince a little.]

But... I guess that between us and SSR...

[Someone would have pitched the idea to the baddies and gotten them interested.]

[a_linear_mind]

For them...the benefits outweigh any potential problems they might have, and you know what they say about the enemy of my enemies. I'm sure they have plenty of reasons to get along with each other as long as no one has their toes stepped on too hard.

[He seems way too used to this kind of situation and sounds like he's speaking from experience.]

[mistaken_for_monster]

...Just... just remember the same about yourself...

You've been here for us from the start Setsuko.

We help Setsuko too! Other friends help too- ow...

[Interitus tried to punch her hand up and sound enthusiastic. Somehow she pulled something, which begs the question of how that is even possible.]

[mistaken_for_monster]

... Willis... how do you know these things? I mean... you know a lot of things.

"How old Willis?"

[star_of_sad]

Interitus, Volya...

Thank you. Of course, I won't forget it. Ah... just try not to hurt yourself too much.

[Setsuko's smile looks a bit worried as she glances at the plant creature.]

[abugslife]

[Hetepheres approaches, showing no signs of being affected by the haze at all.]

Do you need medical attention? I can call the personal doctor of the Gebian expedition.

[mistaken_for_monster]

[Interitus simply shuffles in place to give Heph a bleary look.]

"Thhhhbthhhht...."

Use words 'Teritus...

"Is words.. you understand.....bweh.... bring doctor. Help Volya. He being dumb. Keep coughing like this not good."

[Volya frowns at this, flailing lazily at the literal flower girl.]

I'll be fine once I get some rest-

[Volya lets out another heavy cough as a vinr suspended tissue slapped itself over his mouth before flinging the now ick covered thing away.]

..I'm okay.

[abugslife]

Are you certain? It would only take a brief moment. In fact...

[A Gebian walks by, pushing a steel table on wheels, full of very big syringes. The alien carries one in an insectoid arm, too.]

Excellent timing, doctor. Is is good to see you.

[mistaken_for_monster]

Gak!

[Yeah no. Like any kid his age he's going to try flee far away from all the needles. Interitus stops him though.]

[abugslife]

[The Gebian doctor approaches, looking at Volya from several directions. Then he (she?) puts away the needle and hands him over a bottle of some liquid. It looks like cola. The markings on the bottle have a suspiciously familiar white and red pattern too, though the letters are in a weird, unknown language.]