981/Top of her class in burns

Top of her class in burns
Date of Scene:	08 January 2024
Location:	Dorms #1
Synopsis:	After the explosion, Hinoiri needs some time to recoup. With Sayaka and Klarissa fretting over her, Naru's care package and Setsuna's medical expertise, can they truly fix this girl? ... No. Of course not. However, Setsuna CAN break out into a small musical number. I'm sure that's nothing to worry about at all.
Cast of Characters:	Sayaka Miki, Hinoiri Kirara, Setsuna Meiou

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Sayaka Miki has posed:
The walk back to the dorm was uneventful, and that's a good thing, because as soon as they get Hinoiri in bed, the worry in getting their girlfriend help starts and they go all out trying to get help. More precisely, Sayaka and Klarissa have been given lots of items to carry that would be useful for getting Hinoiri to feel better, like clothes and creams, as well as lots and lots of food. It's a good thing there were two of them.

Meanwhile, Setsuna has had Ula barge into the infirmary, the tiny floating mermaid explaining that Hinoiri's in Sayaka's dorm room and needs urgent care.

Hinoiri Kirara has posed:
Hinoiri Kirara had... well... laid down and then, finally, deigned to look at her phone. And sighed. Naru had been messaging her. However, it wasn't long before she actually felt a bit of relief. It seemed Naru was being... helpful. She'd got aher a 'You just got attacked' care package and everything. Veggie burger, salads, was great. Which was useful... since Hinoiri didn't want Sayaka to leave.

And was being a little... clingy. And had, at once chance, asked the twins if they thought she was perfect.

Of course, she looked like crud. Hurt. Achy. Covered in burns. Not nearly as bad as her exploded apartment should have looked. But she was just... spent.

And there was NO poise. No grace. Nothing at ALL with how she usually behaved. She *ravaged* her burger and fries. Like an animal. There were wolverines that had gone into feral frenzies that were more graceful with their food. At least she'd wash her face off after.

Setsuna Meiou has posed:
If Nurse Meiou is in any way surprised by a tiny floating mermaid barging in on her of an afternoon, she certainly doesn't show it.

As soon as she finds out what kind of urgent care is needed, she sets her book down and takes a few quick steps over to a series of tackle boxes in primary colors.

A quick grab of the red one, and she then turns and strides out of the infirmary...her long legs letting her turn what is a quick walk for her into a bit of a jog for most anyone else.

Thus, it's only a few minutes later that she's letting herself into Sayaka's dorm, "I was told that Miss Kirara was here in need of some medical attention?"

Sayaka Miki has posed:
Hinoiri devouring all of that is certainly quite the sight, one the twins probably won't forget anytime soon. Still, they take care not to mention it, especially since she has probably lost lots of energy and whatnot she needs to recover.

While they wait for Setsuna to come back, they work on minimising the disorder wrought by Hinoiri's appetite. She would probably appreciate a clean environment to work with.

When Setsuna comes in, Ula in tow, of the twins it's Klarissa who approaches the tall nurse. "Yes, this is the right place, her apartment got on fire, and when we found her again, she was like this." Both of them were quite worried about her injuries. Anyone could feel the tension coming off of them.

Hinoiri Kirara has posed:
Hinoiri Kirara cringed back a bit, pulling the covers a little tighter to herself when Setsuna arrived.

Oof, of all the people to come check up on her... it had to be the one she kidnapped, didn't it? "... 'm fine..." she mumbled softly.

Judging by the burns, no she wasn't. Or the kind of... smeared glittery burn on her cheeks and upper lip. Odd, that.

But the burns weren't very serious.... but they were extensive. Along her arms, legs. Her clothes had been singed...

There were a few other signs of... less than wellness. Particularly, exhaustion, slgiht bags under her eyes.

Setsuna Meiou has posed:
Nurse Meiou takes only a moment looking over Hinoiri before she shakes her head and moves to kneel next to the bed with her patient, absently thanking Sayaka and Klarissa as she does, "Oh, Miss Kirara...I can tell that you most certainly are NOT 'fine'."

She shakes her head and quickly begins taking some quick vitals on the injured young woman, then opens her tackle box...and reveals that it's a pre-stocked burn kit, "So did you duck out from the paramedics, or did they get you to the hospital and you skipped out at first opportunity?"

Sayaka Miki has posed:
Sayaka is about to say something when she realises they only ever agreed on a version on the magical side of things, and moreover that version only works for those who know she is Sunbreaker. That's certainly something they can't tell Setsuna, since Sayaka guesses she doesn't even know Hinoiri is magical, let alone Sunbreaker.

What a mess. She exchanges a look with Ula and Klarissa. From the expression on their faces, it doesn't look they have any better solution. Better to just stay silent and just agree with anything Hinoiri says.

Hinoiri Kirara has posed:
Hinoiri Kirara cringed when she was told she wasn't fine. "I've had worse..." she mumbled. That... was likely possible. She wasn't dying. Just tired. And hurt. Achey. Very achey.

However, when she was questioned, she just... lowered her eyes. "I... don't really know... just... stuff... I don't know... I'm here now... that's... what matters..." she mumbled.

"... Not sure what happened. Just... fire... and stuff... it wasn't... good..." Hinoiri pulled the blanket a little tighter, glancing away from her.

"I don't want to go to the hospital... don't need to. Just need sleep... I'll be fine... they don't understand, anyway..."

Setsuna Meiou has posed:
Nurse Meiou rolls her eyes. If she had a yen for every patient that had thought they knew better than the medical professionals...

Well...

She'd still be fabulously wealthy...

...but she'd have enough to pay for another absurdly large truck to torment Haruka with.

Still, the young woman is here and she is here, and she can and will give care.

With a firm but gentle hand, she reaches over to check Hinoiri's heartbeat...then starts working on removing her bandages, "Whoever did these looks to have done a fairly competent job...but as a Nurse, I get to stock the really really good burn cream. Between that and the burns you seem to have, we can probably get you back to normal in a few days."

Sayaka Miki has posed:
"Hinoiri, please don't understate the gravity of your situation", Sayaka commands to her. Why is it that she is the one trying to stop others from helping her get better now? She looks at Setsuna and starts saying. "We can manage here, I think" - mostly because of magic, but still - "So I agree when she says she doesn't need a hospital visit, but not about her trying to lessen her injuries."

Hinoiri doesn't seem to have a clue about what to tell Setsuna, but at least they don't have to worry about it now since the nurse is more focused on the injuries. The Puella watch with apprehension as Setsuna works with the injuries, and replaces bandages with clean ones. Klarissa asks "Will she be back to normal soon? Or will it be a slow recovery?

Hinoiri Kirara has posed:
Hinoiri Kirara gave a small shrug. "I... I don't know... just... whatever. I probably deserve it anyway..." Hinoiri mumbled. She didn't resist the examination. But she did put up a very.... passive resistance. Only doing as much as she was told by the medical professional. Objecting, quietly, to the care.

But at least not fighting it. For now.

"Don't worry about me, I'm fine. I just... need rest. It's just some burns. I've been burned before. You should worry about yourself more than me, you're the person who's stil lcoming apart at the seams," Hinoiri snapped at Sayaka, lashing out a bit. She then cringed. "Sorry... that's... not fair. I'm just tired and... achy."

She glanced to Setsuna. "Aren't there.... other students who need your help more? Weren't others hurt?"

Setsuna Meiou has posed:
Nurse Meiou is gentle but firm...but doesn't blink an eye at Hinoiri's passive resistance.

She's seen the type before, after all.

A glance is given over to Sayaka, "Well, you're not WRONG...these ARE comparatively mild. I was more trying to figure whether there's going to be some panicked hospitals calling looking for a lost patient and whether I'd need to quietly deflect them.

When Hinoiri says she 'deserves it anyway', the nurse looks over, frowns, then reaches out and very lightly pokes the redhead on the nose, "None of that. You did not DESERVE to be burned like that."

Then she turns to look at Klarissa, "Reasonably soon? I've seen burns like this before. With normal treatment, she should be fine if a bit tender in a few days."

She goes back to changing bandages...but Hinoiri's comment about 'coming apart' causes her to look over at Sayaka and give her a very appraising look...as if to try and determine if Hinoiri is being hyperbolic, or if Sayaka is indeed hiding something important.

Sayaka Miki has posed:
The comment about falling apart gets Sayaka flustered. "I am not, rather I am the picture of health", she awkwardly smiles. Then again even if it's the truth, it's a good thing Setsuna doesn't know the actual details and the twins' true nature, so the misunderstanding is shielding Klarissa.

It's with this realisation that she addresses the nurse, doubling down on her answer. "Please don't mind her, she is just out of it due to her injuries. I have been taking care of myself, so please focus on getting Hinoiri back to health."

Klarissa stares worried at the exchange, catching onto Sayaka's intention. Is that really ok? She is the one who is pushing Klarissa to get better and stuff, and now she is covering for her!? The heck she is doing? Besides, the annoyed grimace, nothing else comes from Klarissa, who decides to let Sayaka proceed.

Hinoiri Kirara has posed:
Hinoiri Kirara shook her head. "Nobody should-- nobody is going to worry about me. I'm... fine. I got... away. Out. I ran. So I'm... fine," she mumbled gently. "They'll heal. Soon. So just... bandage me or whatever and then we're good, right?"

There was... possibly something else. Just trace hints of dark energy in the burns. Which is likely something she'd seen before, considering Chiyo. On the other hand, they weren't that severe.

Hinoiri cocked an eye at Sayaka, but shook her head. "... I have her... though. So if anything comes for me, she'll keep me safe..." Hinoiri mumbled. If anything came for her.

If Sora came for her. But that was Double Trouble. She wasn't... it wasn't... they... She gave a soft whimper and pulled the cover a little tighter. It was hard to say exactly what it was that had her so upset, but possibly the burns. "... there's no problem with me staying here for a bit, is there?"

Sayaka Miki has posed:
Klarissa walks right next to Hinoiri at her proclamation that nobody is going to worry about her. "And what do you mean with that? Are you suggesting that we don't count? Because then consider this, Hinoiri: with everything that has happened, we are still here, so nobody should tell you people aren't going to worry about you, not even and especially not yourself."

Scowling, Klarissa tell herself that these are probably just random words to Hinoiri: if she doesn't love them, then she probably doesn't hold what they say in great regard either. Can she be wrong though? At least in this case? That would help Hinoiri if she were.

The worries are partially placated when Hinoiri acknowledges that Sayaka is going to help keep her safe, yet what's left of it boils like acid with the acknowledgement that's the one Hinoiri has been addressing all this time. She is the one that counts, then, a downcast glance looking at her Soul Gem ring. That's alright, despite all their uplifting words, there is but a single truth about her, and that's never changed.

Sayaka gives her twin a worried glance over the small signs of her internal turmoil, but she can't ask what is up with Setsuna there, and Hinoiri is currently having lots of problems on her own, anyway. "That's it, Hinoiri, if you say noone is going to worry about you, then you are saying I am not really interested in helping keep you safe. And that's just contradicting, don't you agree? We will always be worrying for you."

Setsuna Meiou has posed:
Nurse Meiou shakes her head and waves a hand to indicate the room, "For one thing, dear...it appears that at least SEVERAL people are INDEED going to worry about you. Not least of which are these two young women and myself."

She lets Klarissa have her say, then sighs and shakes her head. There's another layer going on here and she doesn't have the proper info to navigate it.

HOWEVER, she DOES recognize that particular way that Dark Energy alters and enhances burns...and she's got something for that.

Once she's got the bandages changed she rummage around in her kit, gets a sheet and scribbles down a few notes on it, then gets Klarissa's attention and starts handing things specificaly to HER, "...okay, here are a few extra rolls of gauze. These should be enough to cover the next time or two she needs those changed. Speaking of, I'd say give the medicine in this paste about eight to twelve hours to work before replacing it. If you need help or don't feel confident doing it yourselves, this card has my personal number. Call me and I'll come change things for you."

The rolls of gauze and a tube of paste ar handed over as well as a small card with a handwritten number on it.

Then the nurse digs back in her bag and comes out with a small medicine container with three little crystal-looking candies in them, "Also, make sure she eats these three over the course of the next day or so. They've got healing properties that should definitely help those burns heal."

They are of course the ones that Guardian Daifuku made for her. They're specifically designed to help those who take them heal...AND purify to help get rid of Dark Energy effects.

Hinoiri Kirara has posed:
Hinoiri Kirara cringed, shaking her head. "That's... I didn't mean that. I... I mean I'm fine. You're not nobody. You're both. I just... it's my own fault. If I'd been faster or..." And now she was blushing, flustered. Ugh. She wanted to put words to feelings but she didn't know HOW!

Why did any of them care about her? How could any of them care about her?

'Nothing you can do will make me care'.

Sora's words echoed through her head. Maybe it was her own misery, maybe it was the fact those words had echoed in her mind for so long... or maybe it was the dark energy. But she heard them. Over. And over. And over. She could almost see Sora staring down at her. Judging her. Telling her she wasn't good enough. Her hands reached up, clutching her head. Pulling her knees up to her chest and resting her face against them. "I-I... I don't want anyone to worry about me... if I get hurt it's my own fault. I should be better. I should be faster. I NEED to be better. I... I need to learn from this. I won't lose... Just... just leave me alone... I'll... I can... just... go help people who need it... who deserve it..."

Sayaka Miki has posed:
Klarissa is a bit surprised and overwhelmed when Setsuna starts handing her stuff, but she consequently switches gears and starts paying particular attention to everything that Setsuna is giving her and telling her to do, especially how long it takes for the paste to take effect. That's ok, she can handle this.

"Thank you for bringing all this stuff here on such a brief forewarning. How much does this stuff cost? Is it really alright? We can pay it back", Klarissa frets over everything that now lies among her arms. That's a lot of stuff to give away for free.

She does a double take at the Silver Crystal lollipops being handed to her. "Sorry, but aren't these candies from Nounamo Sweets? Hinoiri won a bunch of these, but I don't remember them being advertised as helping with wounds."

Then Hinoiri starts talking about the kind of things that are her fault and she is pretty sure they did have a similar talk once, even if she doesn't remember when. "Enough with this. You are going to lay there and accept that these things are good for you and that it doesn't make you bad or lesser to need a hand every once in a while. You are not a do-it-all robot, Hinoiri. You are you and expecting you to do everything is unhealthy and dumb, and this pressure will get to you if you continue. We call tell anybody giving you these ideas to stop being so damned obtuse together if you want, because you are worth it."

Setsuna Meiou has posed:
At the comment about the 'Silver Crystal Lollipops', Nurse Meiou blinks and takes a second look at the candies. After a moment, she absently says, "...huh."

A moment later, she gives her head a small shake and says, "Okay, I can kind of see the resemblence. Probably because both were based on that same video from a while back."

Then the nurse picks up the bottle for a moment and gives it a little shake before setting it back down, "These are made by one of the local mahou that I'm friends with. They actually have healing and purification properties. I know for certain that they'll work, because I've seen her magic heal burns not too dissimilar from these a few months back."

An eyebrow is arched, "...and don't worry about cost. First aid materials are basically considered part of operating expenses at a school. There's literally a budget I'm EXPECTED to spend each month...so no charge."

As Hinoiri goes through her little ramble that sounds SO VERY MUCH like the one she heard from Sunbreaker a few nights ago, Nurse Meiou blinks as for the briefest of moments a connection is made...but then the Veil and disguise magicks descend and obscure the connection before her mind can process it.

Some day, the woman is going to have a very long rant in a LOT of dead languages and many living ones as well about the subject. Anyone within earshot at the time will likely learn some new and creative swear words.

That day, however, is still rather in the future.

In the here-and-now, however, Nurse Meiou frowns then nods towards Klarissa, "Listen to the young lady here, Miss Kirara. She is quite correct in this regard. As the poet said, no-one is an island, entire unto themselves. Nobody can handle everything alone all the time. We need others and support."

She trails off for a moment, then shakes her head, "Trust me...being alone with nobody else? That's no way to live."

She then pulls a bag from her kit and starts cleaning up the old bandages.

Hinoiri Kirara has posed:
Hinoiri Kirara sighed and gave a small nod. If it was getting through her head, well... that was anyone's guess. Though, admittedly...

It was the word 'pressure' that managed to crack through her head. After all... she'd had a whole song and dance about it just recently. And song numbers did have a way of.... penetrating even her thick skull.

"Fine. I'll... I'll relax. I won't be a robot... robots are dumb, anyway..." Hinoiri grumbled. "Knights are better..." Okay, that was a comment that... only Sayaka and Klarissa might get.

"I've gotten this far alone... I... guess I'll... let you take care of me just a little bit this one time..." She then, slowly, fell back down. And then just dropped and sighed. "Thanks... I guess... for wasting your time with me..." Yup, just haaaaad to throw that one in there. "And thanks... you two... for letting me stay here."

Sayaka Miki has posed:
Of course it's rather hypocritical of Klarissa to tell that to Hinoiri, but much like the subtext Setsuna is not privy to, there is no way she can know that, so the thing is kind of brushed aside with the focus on Hinoiri's wounds. Which is something Klarissa would actually appreciate being spared of.

"I do know a magical girl whose deal is about food", Klarissa blurts out, probably unwisely for her, since it's one of the pieces needed for the puzzle Setsuna is trying to put together. "Guardian Daifuku. Hinoiri enlisted her once." And much like with Setsuna, the veil prevents any connections to be made between Chiyo and Daifuku.

"See? That's more like you, Hinoiri", Sayaka chimes in energically. "If you have more of these thoughts, don't hesitate to give them a shake and say why it's wrong or if you aren't up for it, then we can do it for you." Metaphorically speaking, of course. It's not like they can actually go in and extract Hinoiri's traumatised half.

Instead of pointing out Hinoiri's botched excuses, Sayaka and Klarissa just tell her "You are always welcome here, even if you have got the entirety of Obsidian after you."

Setsuna Meiou has posed:
Nurse Meiou nods, "Yes, that's her. Guardian Daifuku. I floated the idea to her a while ago and she supplies me with these. They're not as good as what she can do in person, but these keep for a while, so they're quite useful...especially in situations like this."

She then stands up and brushes off, takes one last look around to make sure she's not leaving anything behind she didn't mean to, then buttons up her tackle box and her burn bag.

Then she looks over at Hinoiri, "Now, Miss Kirara...these two young ladies appear to be quite concerned for and about you. As am I. You would do well to let them take care of you for the next day or two."

She looks over at Sayaka then Klarissa, "You have my number if you need me...but between the cream and those candies, all she'll really need is some care, rest, and a good meal or two and she should be fine."

She then looks back over to Hinoiri, "Please, Miss Kirara. Just relax and let the people who care for you help. After all, as the poet says..."

And here, Nurse Meiou changes pitch and timbre to actually sing:

    o/~ I get by with a little help from my friends. o/~
    o/~ Mm, get by with a little help from my friends. o/~
    o/~ Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends. o/~

Hinoiri Kirara has posed:
Hinoiri Kirara gave a small nod. "Yeah... yeah. Daifuku is good people. She's... kind... really good. The twins here should hang out with her more..." Hint hint. Nudge nudge. Granted. It likely didn't sound at all the way she intended. "And... thanks. I doubt it'll come to that. But... but I think... just... having you around will be nice..."

... She had grown used to having a roommate. Company. All the time. And... she couldn't go back to Dianora. She didn't know if she ever could. She felt...

... She felt broken.

Did Sora... really hate her?

She did smile a little bit when Setsuna sang. It was... nice. Even if just a few notes. "I'll take all my medicine... I'll let her help me... okay? I'll... be good..."

She never meant to start that fire...

She never meant to make her mad.

She'd be a better mare today...

She'd be good she'd be good... if Sora would just love her like she should...

She'd even take one of those suckers, hoping that sucking on it would relieve some of the pain she now felt. For now... though... she'd rest.

Setsuna Meiou has posed:
As the three settle in to take care of things, Nurse Meiou lets herself out...but just before she does and as she walks down the hall, she can be heard continuing the song:

    o/~ What do I do when my love is away? o/~
    o/~ Does it worry you to be alone? o/~
    o/~ How do I feel by the end of the day? o/~
    o/~ Are you sad because you're on your own? o/~
    o/~ No, I get by with a little help from my friends o/~
    o/~ Mm, get high with a little help from my friends o/~
    o/~ Mm, gonna try with a little help from my friends o/~