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personavelvetroomdr2024-08-16 01:11 pm
seekerofjustice) wrote in personavelvetroomdr2024-08-16 01:11 pm
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(Open) Sick Days
When Dove woke up this morning, he felt... strange. He felt sluggish, heavy, his head was pounding (Without questioning Maruki's reality, at that...?!), he felt warm, he felt cold... A lot of things that didn't really make any sense.
'How odd', he thought to himself. 'Why do I feel so... awful?'
He could have stayed in bed. He could have just rested up, and gotten back up and at 'em the next day, or whenever he started feeling better... but really, he wouldn't be Akechi if he wasn't stubborn.
So he got up, and decided to try to go about his daily routine...
--
Option 1: He decides to visit Leblanc first, trying to get a cup of coffee for the sake of waking himself up. Unfortunately for him, his stomach curls as he begins brewing the coffee... Ugh, why does it make him feel worse when he smells the coffee...?
Unfortunately, he's slow as molasses so if anyone else wants a cup, then that may be a problem...
Option 2: He's passing through the Velvet Room, looking practically like a zombie. He's pale, he's clammy, and yet he still keeps going. He opens the door from Tokyo, and as he reaches the door to Iwatodai he simply stares blankly at the doorknob. He... needs a second, he tells himself. His head's spinning a bit as he closes his eyes and takes a deep breath.
...What's he even trying to accomplish, anyway? He's not entirely sure, he just feels terrible. It's not like it's time to go to Tartarus anyway, it's way too early in the day for that...
Option 3: He's next to the subway as the various cognitions pass him by, completely oblivious to how he feels a gust of wind could knock him over.
He can't lay off his training. He knows that. He knows that, and yet... he feels like absolute garbage. He's holding his phone in his hand, staring at it with a glazed look in his eye. Can he really fight like this? It's a horrible idea, especially when he's alone... He also knows that.
He's duty-bound to continue his training though, so he gets ready to click the Meta-Nav on his phone... This is a horrible idea.
'How odd', he thought to himself. 'Why do I feel so... awful?'
He could have stayed in bed. He could have just rested up, and gotten back up and at 'em the next day, or whenever he started feeling better... but really, he wouldn't be Akechi if he wasn't stubborn.
So he got up, and decided to try to go about his daily routine...
--
Option 1: He decides to visit Leblanc first, trying to get a cup of coffee for the sake of waking himself up. Unfortunately for him, his stomach curls as he begins brewing the coffee... Ugh, why does it make him feel worse when he smells the coffee...?
Unfortunately, he's slow as molasses so if anyone else wants a cup, then that may be a problem...
Option 2: He's passing through the Velvet Room, looking practically like a zombie. He's pale, he's clammy, and yet he still keeps going. He opens the door from Tokyo, and as he reaches the door to Iwatodai he simply stares blankly at the doorknob. He... needs a second, he tells himself. His head's spinning a bit as he closes his eyes and takes a deep breath.
...What's he even trying to accomplish, anyway? He's not entirely sure, he just feels terrible. It's not like it's time to go to Tartarus anyway, it's way too early in the day for that...
Option 3: He's next to the subway as the various cognitions pass him by, completely oblivious to how he feels a gust of wind could knock him over.
He can't lay off his training. He knows that. He knows that, and yet... he feels like absolute garbage. He's holding his phone in his hand, staring at it with a glazed look in his eye. Can he really fight like this? It's a horrible idea, especially when he's alone... He also knows that.
He's duty-bound to continue his training though, so he gets ready to click the Meta-Nav on his phone... This is a horrible idea.
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Oh good he admits he is sick. She was worried she’d have to be stubborn about it like when Akechi-kun insisted on trying to do a metaverse dive when sick-
Nope she spoke too soon. She frowns when dove insists he’s fine.
“No you’re not” she huffs. And pokes his cheek again. Fine, if he’s going to be like that…
“Don’t be stubborn. What do you think will happen if you collapse in a fight? There’s only two of us.” Then she’s going to treat this like when she had to convince her akechi to take a break when sick.
With logic.
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He takes a deep breath, and closes his eyes as he tries to switch Personas. It takes more effort than he'd like to be able to focus on the Persona he wants, but after a couple of seconds he opens his eyes again.
"Diarama...!"
Suddenly another Persona appears rather than Robin Hood... This one being Parvati, who holds out a hand towards Hannei. A soft glow appears around her, and she may feel the pain of some of her injuries fade.
He very much seems to ignore his own condition though... and tries to ignore the poking. It's actually a little... annoying, is that the word? He doesn't feel well, and the poking is a lot more frustrating than it should be. He knows that Hannei means well though, so...
"...I'm not going to collapse. I assure you, I'm quite capable of... continuing to..."
Oh, maybe he's used a bit too much energy on spells. He feels pretty lightheaded now...
"...Fight. I can still fight. I... won't let anything happen to..."
He doesn't finish his sentence, but he means to say he won't let Hannei fight on her own. She's not going to get hurt on his watch.
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She could have done that herself.
She sighs.
“You look about ready to collapse right now. Can you even heal yourself?” She challenges.
You’re not the only one who can be stubborn, and she learned from the best!
She pokes his cheek one more time before finally pulling away to cross her arms. “I mean it. I’ll carry you back to the surface if I have to.”
She’s worried. And he’s sick.
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"...Of course I can heal myself... Here, I'll show you. Parvati..."
And he focuses-- or rather tries to. Unfortunately too much effort is being used to remain standing, and the spells he was already using took way more energy than they should have... Parvati does not appear behind him, and instead he's just standing there, sweating profusely.
He just did it. He just healed her, why can't he...?
So... he tries again. This time trying harder.
"...Diarama...!"
There's still no response from Parvati, and instead of being able to heal her, he just feels a rush of dizziness.
His legs wobble a bit before they finally cave in, and he lands on his knees. His head's spinning, and Parvati isn't appearing...
"...?"
He manages to look up at Hannei after a couple of seconds, feeling a little-- actually no, very frustrated.
"...This proves nothing..."
'This proves nothing'-- Dove, you're on the ground. Hannei's absolutely made her point.
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But only for a moment.
No instead she pokes his forehead and calls for her own persona.
“Fenrir, Diarahn” she deadpans, and as the wolf persona appears and healing magic hits Dove, she takes a step back and sets her hands on her hips.
“I repeat. You are sick” she is seriously considering just dragging him back out. “Now do you want me to carry you, or get Fenrir to scruff you?” …wait can he do that? Also Dove probably can walk!… maybe, the healing might at least help with that?
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"..."
He takes a quiet breath, feeling a little more rested after that... and he lowers his head, raising a hand up with a small wave.
"...No, no, that's not necessary. I can walk..."
As he starts rising back up to his feet, he wavers just a little, but manages to get back up to standing.
"...I wasn't aware your Persona could do such a thing though. Fascinating..."
He seems to have accepted his defeat as he starts turning around, and walking back towards the entrance. He's a bit slow, but it does seem that he's doing better than just a moment ago.
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“Have you never summoned a persona and just let them hang out? I’ve done it with Fenrir before, and I know Akechi-kun can, but I think he doesn’t really do that since loki bugs him.” Maybe it’s just something that happens in her world? Hm, she can maybe ask about that later.
First priority is making sure Dove gets out of mementos safe, and then get him home.
… actually speaking of home.
“Where do you live by the way? I can walk you there.” She tilts her head. “Or somewhere else where you can get some food. Soup helps when you’re sick” and unfortunately she isn’t allowed in the kitchen so it’s probably better if someone else can cook any food
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"No, I can't say I have. It never occurred to me to try it, but perhaps I should..."
He struggles connecting with his Personas, but this could be a way to improve his bond and understanding with them. Judging by the fact that he feels something in the back of his mind... Robin Hood, perhaps? Seeming to respond to that thought, then he definitely should.
He snaps out of his thoughts when Hannei asks where he lives though.
"...Hmm? I've taken up residence in one of the apartments in the cognitive version of Tokyo here in the Velvet Room... I can show you the way once we're out of here..."
Honestly, the idea of eating something makes his stomach wrap itself in knots right now, ugh... But he hasn't actually had much of anything to eat today, so perhaps he should...
"...If you would like to stop somewhere though, we certainly can..."
OK, they've made it back to the stairs without much trouble, at least, so that's good. Now it's just a matter of getting up to the safe room, teleporting back, and then leaving.
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“I’d recommend it, let me know how it goes if you do” she hopes it goes well for him.
Oh apartments! That makes sense she nods at that. “That’d be nice! I’d probably need to learn the way anyways if we’re going to have that featherman marathon” sucks that he got sick before they could properly schedule that, but oh well.
“Fluids are important when you’re sick, so yes we’re doing that” …so yeah she’s stopping to pick up some food on the way back that’s for sure.
To the safe room! She can’t let her guard down just yet. They’re still in mementos after all
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Next time he's in Mementos-- and feeling better, he'll have to try it out.
"Ah, yes... The marathon. It is a shame I came down with something now, otherwise we could have been doing that, instead... Apologies for the poor timing, Hannei-san."
As the duo make it into the safe area, Dove starts pulling out his phone once more.
"We need to return to the entrance..."
He stares blankly at the phone for a second before slowly inputting the entrance as their next location.
"..."
The world shifts around the duo again, and Dove takes a deep breath as he closes his eyes and lets it happen... without looking this time, he's not repeating that mess from when they first entered.
"Fluids... Yes, of course. I will admit, my experience with illness is... quite limited. This is the first time I can recall actually being sick, so do forgive my ignorance..."
He's actually rather embarrassed and frustrated by it, but he doesn't have the energy to deal with it right now.
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“You didn’t get sick on purpose. It’s not your fault” she can’t hold it against him.
Just means she gets more time to plan out the snacks hehe!
She stays with dove as they’re transported to the entrance. Thankfully she’s not being judgmental about the sick thing.
“Well, it’s a good thing I’m here then!” She grins. “I helped Muhen-San when akechi-kun got sick one time. He was being really stubborn about it! But I’ll be able to help” let’s see, what did Muhen have her do last time.
Fluids, that was important, medicine, and lots of rest. Ok, she can do that!
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"I'll simply have to bring even better snacks for us when it's time, now won't I?"
Perhaps that's not the best thing he can do, but at the very least he can guarantee that he'll bring the best he can find for their marathon.
But he can't help but be a little surprised, hearing about her Akechi and his own bout with illness.
"It sounds as though you have experience with stubbornness, then."
If her Akechi was that stubborn... Honestly, it's not everyday he hears a similarity between himself and the 'real' Akechi.
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“I’ll hold you to it. But first you need to get better”
Oh yeah she knows stubborn, she is stubborn! Especially when she wants to get what she wants.
And what she wants is to help her friend.
“That’s Akechi-kun for you! I’m willing to bet it’s a constant” at least from what she’s observed so far. Some things don’t change huh?