[ as much as i would love to let her fall, when you've had power over gravity since you were four years old, your first instinct is to, you know, defy it. she's immediately pressing her fingertips together, concentrating as hard as she can in spite of the burn, willing it to work.. and when it does, and she breathes a sigh of relief as she hovers just above the ground.
i don't know what happened to the knife, though, maybe it's still in the monster or maybe it'll fall and stab her through the leg after she catches herself. you're the mod, jan, you tell me.
but they aren't out of the woods yet, so she quickly rolls in the air and releases her quirk with a wince - without the shoes from her hero outfit to cushion the landing, that does still hurt her ankles - and runs to rejoin chiron. ]
Archer-san! They can regenerate!
[ does that make this unwinnable?! either way, she's not going to run until chiron tells her to, so she'll throw another grenade at Monster #1, maybe deliberately fall short of its mouth. more destruction means she'll have more ammo! ]
Chiron wisely decides that the spear has done its job in distracting the creature and lets it go, returning back to his weapon of choice instead -- and that split second decision to retreat a few paces and reorient himself is the only reason the second limb merely scratches at his flank instead of piercing him to the stomach.
What little blood this causes goes ignored; it's a minor wound. He's had much worse.]
I know; but we can perceive them now.
[Or he sincerely hopes Ochako can. But she's at least free of the monster, thank the gods for that, and there's another arrow ready at his bow. For now, he doesn't call for a retreat]
Is your power back in your possession? If so, use it.
[He, on the other hand, is going to shoot two arrows in rapid succession at what he hopes count as one of Monster #2 eyes.]
[ You know what, sure. The knife, as it falls, stabs through Ochako's leg. Get fucked. Just not in the way Anna's characters are fucking, probably.
The grenade explodes, sending debris—debris Ochako can now use!—flying everywhere, as well burns that lace Monster #1's body. It goes still, though again, it regenerates. However, if Ochako pays attention, it looks like it's healing more slowly now...?
The arrows strike Monster #2 in the eye. Ow. It doesn't seem willing to give up just because of that, though, as the limb that failed to impale Chiron tries to stab him again, but this time through his wrist holding his bow.
Furthermore, though the eye he pierced with his arrows is healing, it has... more eyes! One fires a giant beam at him that he might want to dodge, as a direct hit from that will certainly disintegrate him. (Ochako as well, by virtue of being near Chiron at the moment.)
Also, Chiron's Clairvoyance has returned to him. Hurray! ]
[ once the explosion's done, ochako is darting in to touch as much of the debris as she can - albeit slower than usual and with a nice limp thanks to her brand new stab wound, hehehe. the debris will float, up and up and hopefully above the monsters, but she doesn't release it yet.
nope! she definitely caught that little change, so she's reaching for another grenade and tossing it while the monster is still recovering. sorry for stealing your schtick, bakugou, but it's only for a few more comments! she'll float any debris she can reach after that explosion, too. ]
We'll have to run once I'm ready to release it, okay?
[ chiron's probably noticed her floating rock collection already, but it doesn't hurt to warn him anyway! ]
[Incredibly rude, Monster. He needs that arm, and is going to try and yank it out of the line of fire once he realizes it's the target.
Though much like with his back, Chiron doesn't escape completely unscathed. The damage is a little more severe this time -- splitting the skin and some muscle, and bringing forth a wince of aggravation -- but all he needs to know is that he can still use his wrist if necessary.
-- That fuckin laser beam, though]
Ochako! Move!
[He's sorry but he's going to have to interrupt her "Once I'm ready to release it!" plans because he can tell that attack will effectively murder them in an instant. If she's still near him, he will uh -- well frankly he's gonna try and lift her up with his free arm by the waist so they can
[ Another grenade, another explosion, and more burns for Monster #1 that it's regenerating from, albeit more slowly. With a similar gradualness, the monster lumbers towards her and Chiron using its many, many limbs, almost like a deformed spider.
Meanwhile, with renewed strength, Monster #2 begins to swing a few of its limbs wildly. At first, it seems there's no real attempt to go for them—though Ochako and Chiron will want to be careful, lest one slam into them—but after a while, the limbs aim more precisely towards them. Specifically, they try to pierce both Ochako and Chiron's hearts. ]
[ i forgot about the laser so chiron gets to yoink ochako out of the way! congrats on your new daughter.
and i rolled an 11 so i guess ochako lives this time. booooo. tentacle-san can pierce her shoulder instead. but hey! she has three grenades left, so she's just gonna grab one and chuck it Monster #2, because revenge is a dish best served exploding in your face!
she'll still try to collect the debris, if possible, but marie said chiron rolled a 5 so i assume? she's going to check on the damage with him first? are you okay, horse dad? ]
For obvious reasons he can't get stabbed through the heart, that would be a bad time for everyone, but between juggling his bow with his injured wrist, keeping a grip on Ochako so she doesn't get stabbed in the heart (and god, how his blood pressure rises when he's not able to keep her save from all harm), and then doing his best to weave through the spider-like limbs--
All it takes is a misstep.
So there's a sharp, agonizing pain coming from his side, suddenly, and if Chiron has time to be grateful for anything, it's that his human torso took the hit instead of the half of him running like a gazelle. So he doesn't stop. Doesn't make a sound, either. Just stumbles briefly and then picks up the pace, teeth grit.
His tunic is quickly staining with red]
Ochako--
[Voice oddly calm, if tight]
Tell me quickly. Can your power work on organic life? And if not, is there enough debris for you to bury at least one of the creatures?
[ To be frank, the monsters are too large for Ochako to hope to bury... but funnily enough, and I swear I had this planned since the last tag round—something happens. A whistling sound rings through the air, coming from Monster #1. Is it breathing? Screaming? Talking? It's hard to say. But slowly, it shrinks. Granted, even once it reaches its smallest form, it's still big, at least a few times the size of Chiron; still, it no longer towers as monstrously over the two.
After getting a grenade explosion to the face, Monster #2 pauses (maybe it's politely waiting for them to finish their strategy talk? no). Then, it surges forward, practically propelling itself through the air towards them. Once it stops, it whirls in place, its limbs once again flying around, though this time more horizontally than anything.
At least one limb sweeps at the ground as Monster #2's body spins, as well as multiple other limbs at various heights. Chiron and Ochako will want to find a way to dodge, because getting slammed by one will 1) hurt a fucking lot, and 2) probably send them flying. ]
[ I mean obviously he knows he's hurt, but since he's still focused on the monsters, ochako will bite back her concern for now and focus, too ]
Y-yeah, it does. These monsters are way too big for me to float, especially with all the rocks, but I could lift us, if I have to.
[ actually. why didn't she think of that sooner? she goes ahead and activates her quirk on herself, removing her own gravity so the load is a little easier for Chiron to bear. ]
I might be able to take out the smaller one if we can get to a safe distance- watch out!
[ ochako can't really dodge while chiron's carrying her oh nooo ]
[-- And just like that her weight is gone, allowing him a little more speed to his name. What a formidable power. He'd get lost asking her the details on how this "magic" works if not for the fact that there's gonna be a lot more dodging in their future.
Which is hilariously the thing Chiron is least worried about because if there is one thing he is good at in a pinch, it's running, jumping, dodging, and pretending he's more antelope than a centaur. Maybe he can't reach the speed of Achilles, but his pride as the teacher of heroes is still on the line here.]
I will leave the small one to you then. Lift us only if it looks like I can no longer outrun them.
[He knows he's on a timer now. His wound will not heal itself, and he's losing blood at a rapid clip when he can't slow down. Their best hope is to take down the monsters before he slows]
[ Monster #1 just kind of... stays where it is. Not doing anything. Hm. Maybe now's a good time to finish it off!
Monster #2, on the other hand, is still moving. It chases after Ochako and Chiron, limbs extending in an attempt to grab them, stab them, whatever it can do with its multiple limbs. Chiron's words may have been a curse, because even putting aside the limbs that are capable of reaching them (might want to keep dodging! unless getting grabbed/stabbed some more is on the to-do list today), it does look like he won't be able to outrun it. ]
[ she nods at chiron, and once they're out of range of the floating rock collection, presses her fingertips together one more time. ]
Release!
[ and since it's waiting patiently to be murdered, presumably monster #1 is getting buried as the rocks crash to the ground, under gravity's influence once more. ochako's own weight returns with the rest, but she'll reactivate it on herself a second later, biting back on the nausea using her quirk on herself again brings. kill monsters now, toss cookies later!! ]
Two left...
[ grenades, that is, which will give them two more shots at the remaining monster. it's a little different from a bow and arrow, but it's all she's got, and they can't afford to stick around much longer, so she pulls the pin out of one grenade and throws it as hard as she can. ]
Well no, not quite -- there is still plenty of life in him, but Chiron is counting down the half-seconds between every jump, every dodge, every sudden stop and swerve that has him dancing out of death's grasp for a little while longer. He runs like his legs are on fire, breath coming out more ragged and pained.
At most he has a half-minute left if he keeps up this kind of speed, but there is no breath he can spare to warn Ochako either. He's done what he can to guide her. The rest of the plan is on her shoulders.]
[ Monster #1 in its shrunk form does, in fact, get buried underneath all the debris Ochako prepared. For a moment, it struggles—but then it stills. Presumably, it's dead. Hurray for Ochako! Just like a true hero.
Suddenly, as Monster #2 chases them... it also begins to shrink? It takes that grenade to the face, and this time, it doesn't seem like it's regenerating. It collapses, and though with eyes and mouths and limbs all over its body, it's hard to say if that makes a difference, it at least doesn't get back up. It's still alive, though: with what strength it has, its limb makes another reach for Ochako and Chiron.
[ once the rocks drop, all of her attention goes to the second monster. excitement runs like electricity through her veins when she realizes that it's stopped regenerating, and that it, too, is starting to shrink. maybe they'll get out of here okay, after all...?
well. she has one more chance to make it happen. they're almost there.
[ Ochako throws her last grenade, and it hits true, exploding in the monster and setting it aflame from within. Eventually, it stops struggling and goes still—dead, like the other.
...
All is silent. Looks like Ochako and Chiron won! And now that they aren't fighting for their lives anymore, they may spot something in the distance: it looks to be some kind of base...?
Horse dad might not want to take a break just yet, but it at least isn't that far. Also, he doesn't have to run. Please don't die via pushing yourself. ]
[But all the Greeks know how to do is die dramatically--
Okay but no, the moment the creature stops moving and he can verify that it's dead (or as much as he's willing to verify from a distance), Chiron will come to a halt so he can finally put poor Ochako down, a wide, proud smile on his face]
You did very well.
[Like she straight-up carried that battle. If he wasn't worried about passing out, he'd give her a hair ruffle! For next time then]
Can you walk? There is something in the distance, I'm afraid.
[So no rest for the weary. Time to hoof it (EEEEEEEEY I'm so sorry)]
[ It's not more monsters! I'm assuming they eventually start walking towards the base, which appears to be unlocked, so they can head right on in.
What greets them inside is a long hallway, with paneled walls and brightly lit. Though seemingly devoid of any signs of life, it's not completely empty: at one point, in one of the walls, they might notice a compartment.
And don't think he doesn't see that limp, young lady, but seeing as Chiron isn't well enough to carry her, he's no choice but to just keep an eye on her progress.
And listen, normally he'd be a bit more suspicious of compartments but seeing as they need medical attention?
[ The funny thing is that in my original notes, there were no medical supplies, but halfway through this thread I thought to myself, "Maybe I should give them something so that they don't just bleed to death."
Which is to say there are some medical supplies! But only enough to deal with their own wounds. No hoarding.
But of further interest is what looks to be... two serums? And a note to go with them: ]
REVIVAL SERUM - TWO DOSES. IMMEDIATE RESULTS. SIDE EFFECTS MAY OCCUR. EFFECTIVE ONLY IN THIS DIMENSION.
[Smiling as he says this, given that they now have MEDICAL SUPPLIES that he will be quickly distributing between the two of them. If she needs help cleaning up her wounds and bandaging up, he will be here. Otherwise he's going to have to tend to himself.
Seeing as his poor tunic... oof, it's half soaked-through with blood. Though there is a pause where he notes the two serums mixed in with the other supplies]
[ thank god (jan, not xl) for medical supplies. ochako immediately sets to fixing up her leg, and bandaging her arm - and if there's burn ointment for the laser beams, that's going on, too. her shoulder... will probably require some help, but more importantly, she's watching chiron just in case he also needs a hand. they can help each other here!
still, with that comment, she's going to carefully take one of the serums and the note they came with, frowning. ]
"Effective only in this dimension." Does that mean wherever we are now, or the whole Realm?
[ please don't be for soo-woo and xie lian, ochako is so worried for them now. ]
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i don't know what happened to the knife, though, maybe it's still in the monster or maybe it'll fall and stab her through the leg after she catches herself. you're the mod, jan, you tell me.
but they aren't out of the woods yet, so she quickly rolls in the air and releases her quirk with a wince - without the shoes from her hero outfit to cushion the landing, that does still hurt her ankles - and runs to rejoin chiron. ]
Archer-san! They can regenerate!
[ does that make this unwinnable?! either way, she's not going to run until chiron tells her to, so she'll throw another grenade at Monster #1, maybe deliberately fall short of its mouth. more destruction means she'll have more ammo! ]
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Chiron wisely decides that the spear has done its job in distracting the creature and lets it go, returning back to his weapon of choice instead -- and that split second decision to retreat a few paces and reorient himself is the only reason the second limb merely scratches at his flank instead of piercing him to the stomach.
What little blood this causes goes ignored; it's a minor wound. He's had much worse.]
I know; but we can perceive them now.
[Or he sincerely hopes Ochako can. But she's at least free of the monster, thank the gods for that, and there's another arrow ready at his bow. For now, he doesn't call for a retreat]
Is your power back in your possession? If so, use it.
[He, on the other hand, is going to shoot two arrows in rapid succession at what he hopes count as one of Monster #2 eyes.]
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The grenade explodes, sending debris—debris Ochako can now use!—flying everywhere, as well burns that lace Monster #1's body. It goes still, though again, it regenerates. However, if Ochako pays attention, it looks like it's healing more slowly now...?
The arrows strike Monster #2 in the eye. Ow. It doesn't seem willing to give up just because of that, though, as the limb that failed to impale Chiron tries to stab him again, but this time through his wrist holding his bow.
Furthermore, though the eye he pierced with his arrows is healing, it has... more eyes! One fires a giant beam at him that he might want to dodge, as a direct hit from that will certainly disintegrate him. (Ochako as well, by virtue of being near Chiron at the moment.)
Also, Chiron's Clairvoyance has returned to him. Hurray! ]
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[ once the explosion's done, ochako is darting in to touch as much of the debris as she can - albeit slower than usual and with a nice limp thanks to her brand new stab wound, hehehe. the debris will float, up and up and hopefully above the monsters, but she doesn't release it yet.
nope! she definitely caught that little change, so she's reaching for another grenade and tossing it while the monster is still recovering. sorry for stealing your schtick, bakugou, but it's only for a few more comments! she'll float any debris she can reach after that explosion, too. ]
We'll have to run once I'm ready to release it, okay?
[ chiron's probably noticed her floating rock collection already, but it doesn't hurt to warn him anyway! ]
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Though much like with his back, Chiron doesn't escape completely unscathed. The damage is a little more severe this time -- splitting the skin and some muscle, and bringing forth a wince of aggravation -- but all he needs to know is that he can still use his wrist if necessary.
-- That fuckin laser beam, though]
Ochako! Move!
[He's sorry but he's going to have to interrupt her "Once I'm ready to release it!" plans because he can tell that attack will effectively murder them in an instant. If she's still near him, he will uh -- well frankly he's gonna try and lift her up with his free arm by the waist so they can
not die]
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Meanwhile, with renewed strength, Monster #2 begins to swing a few of its limbs wildly. At first, it seems there's no real attempt to go for them—though Ochako and Chiron will want to be careful, lest one slam into them—but after a while, the limbs aim more precisely towards them. Specifically, they try to pierce both Ochako and Chiron's hearts. ]
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and i rolled an 11 so i guess ochako lives this time. booooo. tentacle-san can pierce her shoulder instead. but hey! she has three grenades left, so she's just gonna grab one and chuck it Monster #2, because revenge is a dish best served exploding in your face!
she'll still try to collect the debris, if possible, but marie said chiron rolled a 5 so i assume? she's going to check on the damage with him first? are you okay, horse dad? ]
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He's had better days.
For obvious reasons he can't get stabbed through the heart, that would be a bad time for everyone, but between juggling his bow with his injured wrist, keeping a grip on Ochako so she doesn't get stabbed in the heart (and god, how his blood pressure rises when he's not able to keep her save from all harm), and then doing his best to weave through the spider-like limbs--
All it takes is a misstep.
So there's a sharp, agonizing pain coming from his side, suddenly, and if Chiron has time to be grateful for anything, it's that his human torso took the hit instead of the half of him running like a gazelle. So he doesn't stop. Doesn't make a sound, either. Just stumbles briefly and then picks up the pace, teeth grit.
His tunic is quickly staining with red]
Ochako--
[Voice oddly calm, if tight]
Tell me quickly. Can your power work on organic life? And if not, is there enough debris for you to bury at least one of the creatures?
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After getting a grenade explosion to the face, Monster #2 pauses (maybe it's politely waiting for them to finish their strategy talk? no). Then, it surges forward, practically propelling itself through the air towards them. Once it stops, it whirls in place, its limbs once again flying around, though this time more horizontally than anything.
At least one limb sweeps at the ground as Monster #2's body spins, as well as multiple other limbs at various heights. Chiron and Ochako will want to find a way to dodge, because getting slammed by one will 1) hurt a fucking lot, and 2) probably send them flying. ]
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[ I mean obviously he knows he's hurt, but since he's still focused on the monsters, ochako will bite back her concern for now and focus, too ]
Y-yeah, it does. These monsters are way too big for me to float, especially with all the rocks, but I could lift us, if I have to.
[ actually. why didn't she think of that sooner? she goes ahead and activates her quirk on herself, removing her own gravity so the load is a little easier for Chiron to bear. ]
I might be able to take out the smaller one if we can get to a safe distance- watch out!
[ ochako can't really dodge while chiron's carrying her oh nooo ]
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Which is hilariously the thing Chiron is least worried about because if there is one thing he is good at in a pinch, it's running, jumping, dodging, and pretending he's more antelope than a centaur. Maybe he can't reach the speed of Achilles, but his pride as the teacher of heroes is still on the line here.]
I will leave the small one to you then. Lift us only if it looks like I can no longer outrun them.
[He knows he's on a timer now. His wound will not heal itself, and he's losing blood at a rapid clip when he can't slow down. Their best hope is to take down the monsters before he slows]
I'll be our legs, so you be my bow.
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Monster #2, on the other hand, is still moving. It chases after Ochako and Chiron, limbs extending in an attempt to grab them, stab them, whatever it can do with its multiple limbs. Chiron's words may have been a curse, because even putting aside the limbs that are capable of reaching them (might want to keep dodging! unless getting grabbed/stabbed some more is on the to-do list today), it does look like he won't be able to outrun it. ]
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Release!
[ and since it's waiting patiently to be murdered, presumably monster #1 is getting buried as the rocks crash to the ground, under gravity's influence once more. ochako's own weight returns with the rest, but she'll reactivate it on herself a second later, biting back on the nausea using her quirk on herself again brings. kill monsters now, toss cookies later!! ]
Two left...
[ grenades, that is, which will give them two more shots at the remaining monster. it's a little different from a bow and arrow, but it's all she's got, and they can't afford to stick around much longer, so she pulls the pin out of one grenade and throws it as hard as she can. ]
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He's slowly dying, isn't he?
Well no, not quite -- there is still plenty of life in him, but Chiron is counting down the half-seconds between every jump, every dodge, every sudden stop and swerve that has him dancing out of death's grasp for a little while longer. He runs like his legs are on fire, breath coming out more ragged and pained.
At most he has a half-minute left if he keeps up this kind of speed, but there is no breath he can spare to warn Ochako either. He's done what he can to guide her. The rest of the plan is on her shoulders.]
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Suddenly, as Monster #2 chases them... it also begins to shrink? It takes that grenade to the face, and this time, it doesn't seem like it's regenerating. It collapses, and though with eyes and mouths and limbs all over its body, it's hard to say if that makes a difference, it at least doesn't get back up. It's still alive, though: with what strength it has, its limb makes another reach for Ochako and Chiron.
Time to finish it off, maybe. ]
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well. she has one more chance to make it happen. they're almost there.
so she throws her last grenade. ]
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...
All is silent. Looks like Ochako and Chiron won! And now that they aren't fighting for their lives anymore, they may spot something in the distance: it looks to be some kind of base...?
Horse dad might not want to take a break just yet, but it at least isn't that far. Also, he doesn't have to run. Please don't die via pushing yourself. ]
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Okay but no, the moment the creature stops moving and he can verify that it's dead (or as much as he's willing to verify from a distance), Chiron will come to a halt so he can finally put poor Ochako down, a wide, proud smile on his face]
You did very well.
[Like she straight-up carried that battle. If he wasn't worried about passing out, he'd give her a hair ruffle! For next time then]
Can you walk? There is something in the distance, I'm afraid.
[So no rest for the weary. Time to hoof it (EEEEEEEEY I'm so sorry)]
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it's fine? it leaves a terrible taste in her mouth, of course, but they're alive! wiping her mouth off, she goes to rejoin chiron with a sigh. ]
Sorry about that... My quirk makes me queasy if I use it on too much at once, or on myself.
[ though a half-hearted explanation at best, ochako is still upright, so she nods. ]
I can walk. [ what limp. ] I just hope it's not more monsters.
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What greets them inside is a long hallway, with paneled walls and brightly lit. Though seemingly devoid of any signs of life, it's not completely empty: at one point, in one of the walls, they might notice a compartment.
Open y/n? ]
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She's got a rough.
And don't think he doesn't see that limp, young lady, but seeing as Chiron isn't well enough to carry her, he's no choice but to just keep an eye on her progress.
And listen, normally he'd be a bit more suspicious of compartments but seeing as they need medical attention?
Yeah please open. Please have bandages.]
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Archer-san, are you sure you're okay? I don't mind making you float if it'll help...
[ a centaur should be well within her limits, so... ]
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Which is to say there are some medical supplies! But only enough to deal with their own wounds. No hoarding.
But of further interest is what looks to be... two serums? And a note to go with them: ]
REVIVAL SERUM - TWO DOSES. IMMEDIATE RESULTS. SIDE EFFECTS MAY OCCUR. EFFECTIVE ONLY IN THIS DIMENSION.
[ What now. ]
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[Smiling as he says this, given that they now have MEDICAL SUPPLIES that he will be quickly distributing between the two of them. If she needs help cleaning up her wounds and bandaging up, he will be here. Otherwise he's going to have to tend to himself.
Seeing as his poor tunic... oof, it's half soaked-through with blood. Though there is a pause where he notes the two serums mixed in with the other supplies]
-- Serums?
[UM. FROWNING MIGHTILY.]
I pray these are not for our lost comrades.
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still, with that comment, she's going to carefully take one of the serums and the note they came with, frowning. ]
"Effective only in this dimension." Does that mean wherever we are now, or the whole Realm?
[ please don't be for soo-woo and xie lian, ochako is so worried for them now. ]
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