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[The writing is a little more tidy than normal, he's being official.]

The person killing others is dead. There is no need to panic.

Zombie was killing people before he was taken down by an extremely large crab, but he has been stopped now.

The injured and the dead are being taken to Wellspring. Please do not swarm it; the healers have much to do with somewhere around twenty injured and ten dead. We do not have the exact numbers or all of the names yet.

The scene is being taken care of by the people who are supposed to be here. Please do not come and gawk, because I think that would make Stoneface yell more.

Thank you.
Youth

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Good. I'm glad at least your work is almost done.

And then I can come make sure you are all getting breaks and rest!

I'll take my break with you then! And work hard for a bit more.

Splendid! The debris is nearly taken care of, and then I will be over! But if you need a break now do not hesitate to take one.

Yessir! I've been sitting down for a moment now, so back I go until you get here. How's that?

Do not end your break because of me! Here, I will be on my way over now, then, so continue resting!

[[ooc: Do we want to turn this into a quicklog? or...?]]

[omg can has? I definitely would not mind a quicklog! I'll start one, then. :D]

[Can has! Let's has!]

I'll do my best. See you soon!

[Despite what she wrote in the journal, Kagerou gets to her feet to do another brief supply run. There's relatively little she can do at this point, her healing exhausted if she wants to stay on her feet, but there's always someone in need of bandages--or just another cup of coffee--or an entry wound that needs stitching. The promise of a friendly face and a continued break does wonders to keep her going.

She's back in the staff room by the time Youth comes in, trying to manage the steps of brewing more coffee. The operation at the clinic has run on the stuff for some time now.

She does manage a tired smile, if nothing else.] Oh, hello.

[Youth was torn between whether he should take his time and let her rest longer before he got there, or if he should get there quickly to make sure she rested again. He opted for the latter and was soon on his way.

He made one quick detour - by Koi's shop to pick up some tea. She said it helped. While he had no idea what Kagerou's favorite was, he picked a green tea since it always seemed to invigorate him the most.

Spotting Kagerou working, he beamed nonetheless. He'd made the right choice, clearly.]

Hello, Kagerou! I am here now! We should find you a chair. You do not look like you are very full of energy.

[She was quite sure the coffee would work this time--and she had conscientiously not added anything extra from the cupboards to the pot--so she set the covered pot aside and made a vague gesture towards a chair by the wall.]

Thank you for coming. Oh, I've just been doing supply runs. I don't know very much yet, so people just tell me what to bring them. Is it... is it always like this? When people get hurt?

[She sank into the chair under her own volition.]

[Youth held out the tea as she sat down, watching her and looking a little concerned.]

Normally this many people are not hurt all at once. The last time several people were hurt it was only the ones on the Watch, and that was one a day for a few days.

[His expression changed to be more confident, encouraging.]

This is a one time thing! You do not have to worry about so much going on again for quite a while, I think.

[ooc: Sorry for the wait! I had a graduation party to organise and then I was dead for a bit. XD]

[She automatically raised a hand to take the tea.]

Oh, thank you. Would you like a cup, if you don't have to run right now?

[She took the packet, got to her feet again, and reached to hug him quickly, her free arm around his shoulders, communicating both support and reliance before she drew back.]

I'm not worrying about the future, really, the present's hectic enough. It's just that... There's so many hurt people, and so many others who fear for them. You know. It's a little overwhelming.

Edited 2010-06-06 21:17 (UTC)

[[ooc: no worries!]]

[Youth smiles and gives her a thumbs up.]

I would enjoy sharing tea with you! This is one of my favorite blends!

[He gives her a quick tight squeeze back, saying the same thing.]

I know. There is a lot to do. But it will slow down, and most are making it through. You will get through this and so will everyone else.

[A chuckle bubbles from her at the thumbs-up, and then she turns for a moment to set a pot of water to boil and find a pair of clean mugs.]

Yes. I know my worry's small. People died today, and their friends can't be sure if or when they'll be coming back. Everyone here is trying their hardest, though, so I... I can't give up just yet. Even if I'm just making coffee.

[She worries her lip a little.]

I... were you there? Did you see it happen? I can't help wondering about that boy. Zombie. What could have made him... [A helpless hand gesture, then, and she falls silent.]

[He's glad of the chuckle. It means she's relaxing and not too tightly wound up by the events.]

Your worry is just the same as anyone else's. It is not less valid, and you are helping. You are doing your best!

[Youth gives a more solemn nod.]

I got there when it was close to over, trying to keep more from being hurt. I do not know why he did it. I have spoken with him over the journals before. Maybe something happened to him. Maybe he got a very bad memory and was not prepared. There are a lot of possible reasons and we do not know any of them.

[Youth rests a sure hand on her shoulder.] Do not worry. It will be figured out, I am sure.

[She looks up at him, pats his hand and then gently moves back a little.]

A bad memory? Mmm. I think my brother must have been on the fourth floor with him just a while ago. Lea didn't really give me any details, and I don't think he should have--our memories are our own, they're personal. But he said something about Zombie's memory having been... well, very bad.

Maybe that's good to keep in mind if he comes back? I mean, it's awful that this happened, it's horrible. But maybe there was a reason of some sort.

[Not bothered by her moving back, Youth leans against a handy wall, and then looks over at her.]

I will finish making this. Sit down. You are supposed to be resting.

[He quickly puts tea bags in the mugs, nodding and listening.]

It is possible some people have had very rough lives. There is no telling what happened in their past until they get memories. It could be not his fault. There is a reason, and we will find out what we can. And I think we will be fair to Zombie, too.

[She is touched by and thankful for his support, but she's walled herself up as tight as she can to be able to deal with this, and she can't risk crumbling just yet.

So, she folds back into the chair with hardly a protest, instead.]

Oh, I didn't want to try and... downplay what happened, no. It doesn't seem like a simple matter. You know what's strange? When this started, I... It seemed like I'd seen something like this before. I don't know very much about what I did before I came here, but... healing people seems familiar somehow.

[A pause and a wan, sincere smile.] I'll just consider it a good thing now. It helps me to stay focused.

[Youth wishes she wasn't under so much pressure, but he understands. And he won't push.

Slowly, he nods.]

It is not that strange. I have had moments of familiarity with different circumstances and sights. Things that mean something but I am not sure what. I think that it happens to everyone. And you have learned something that is important to you!

[His return smile is warm.] Every bit that we know is helpful.

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