Brused Noodles [Video]

[assaultedramen]

[Miki had spent a few days in the hospital recovering from the injuries that were beyond the ability of Issei's Persona to repair. Being young an healthy, and having had the worst of her injuries magicked away helped immensely in her recovery, so in two days the doctors had felt that she was able to be released. Miki hobbles out of the hospital wearing a brace on her left knee and wrist sitting down on a bench outside before making a general call to the network.

While Miki seems happy, it's not her usual manic high. Everything from her voice to her body language seems undercut with a tone of nervousness.]

Hi everyone! I'm sorry I disappeared for a few days, I didn't mean to worry anyone. I...I was wondering if anyone could come get me and walk with me back to the hotel. Umm, My leg, yeah, my leg still hurts and I don't want to fall over on the way back. I- I would really appreciate it.

[Miki ends her request with a few moments of nervous laughter.]

Comments

[Video]

[unknownrival]

I'm glad you're looking better.

Re: [Video]

[assaultedramen]

[Miki avoids looking Issei in the face, seeming somewhat embarrassed that he is talking to her.]

Y-yeah. Thanks. I guess- I guess I really owe you an apology for how I treated you, don't I?

[Video]

[unknownrival]

Please don't worry about that now.

Re: [Video]

[assaultedramen]

I-

No, I need to make it up to you. You save my life from-

[Miki appears to become intensely uncomfortable with herself, and after a few moments of trying to find some way to continue the sentence, she changes the subject.]

I at least owe you a lot of dinners.

[video]

[manliness]

...Sheesh, the hell happened to you?

[ Hello, my name is Kanji and how do I not be come off as a jerk when I mean well? orz ]

Re: [video]

[assaultedramen]

I hurt myself running. I- I guess sometimes I'm clumsy! Hahaha ha.

[video]

[manliness]

Running? Seriously?

I thought you were supposed to be some badass karate chick or something.

Re: [video]

[assaultedramen]

I- I still am! I'm good at fighting! Y-yeah! No one...

[She trails off for a few moments.]

...no one can defeat me...

Video

[oneinamillion]

[Oh that doesn't look pleasant--what even happened to the poor girl! Lion's alarmed here.]

Are you alright?

I-I'm afraid we're not exactly acquainted, but if you need help, I'd be happy to give it.

Re: Video

[assaultedramen]

Oh, Thanks, I'd appreciate it! I just need someone to walk back to the hotel with me. I'm Miki, by the way.

Video

[oneinamillion]

[Lion nods.] My name is Ushiromiya Lion. Nice to meet you, Miki.

I'll be at the hospital shortly, so please don't strain yourself.

Re: Video

[assaultedramen]

Thanks! I'll be waiting.

[When Lion arrives at the hospital, he'll see Miki sitting on a bench outside. She is sitting with her head flopped back as she spaces out, staring into the winter sky.]

[video]

[devola]

[Oh shit man woah.

woah.

hold the phone a second here.]

What happened to you, Miki?

Re: [video]

[assaultedramen]

[Crap, one of her friends. Miki Laughs nervously for a minute, her eyes darting around looking for an at least semi-believable lie to tell her friend.]

Heh I-I just got a little bit too carried away while fighting the shadows! That's all. Those things can be dangerous! Haha!

[devola]

[Well. Miki's body language basically did everything but breathe out fire in order to shape the words "the following is a lie."]

[On the other hand, it seems she doesn't wanna talk about whatever actually happened. At least not now. It might not be the best idea to humor her, in the long run, but it's an acceptable one for now. The girl didn't seem in any condition to be badgered and questioned, in any case.]

Sheesh. I know you're prone to running headfirst into things, but I never would've expected you'd crash that hard.

[A beat.]

Alright that was a crappy analogy. You gonna be okay?

[assaultedramen]

[Miki seems to cheer up a bit. Dev was good at doing that, this time her laughter is a bit more genuine.]

Haha! Yeah, I should- I should be fine. I just gotta wear this stuff for a few weeks so that I don't hurt myself again. It kind of sucks since this leg this is metal and it's cold this time of year.

[video]

[greyerrant]

You were hurt. Why?

Re: [video]

[assaultedramen]

I just did something stupid! Com-pletely my fault! Just like the jail thing! I need to thing things through more before I do them! Haha! Won't- wont do that again!

[video]

[greyerrant]

Do not lie to me.

[Action, Miki's room]

[needsteaplz]

[Saori was preoccupied when the post was up, so she couldn't respond or help Miki out. However she overheard her conversation with Lion. Needless to say, she was not happy with what she heard. A few minutes later, she makes her way up to Miki's room and knocks.]

Miki? I hope I'm not bothering you...but can we talk?

Re: [Action, Miki's room]

[assaultedramen]

[You hear Miki's TV shut off before Miki's footfalls bring her to the door. After a few things are unlocked she opens the door. Miki smiles, glad to see Saori.]

Hi Saori! What's up? You want to come in?

[needsteaplz]

[She's trying to keep a polite face, but it was only a matter of time before she snaps.]

That would be better actually. It's something I'd rather keep private anyway

[video]

[watermelonsword]

[Yeah it's the girl that Cirno has had problems with before... but she's not mean enough to deny someone's request for help!]

I'll come and help you out!

Re: [video]

[assaultedramen]

Oh, it's you! Sure! I'll be out front of the hospital waiting!

video -> action

[watermelonsword]

[a few moments later, Cirno shows up, looking completely in the wrong direction for Miki...]

Where are you? I don't see you...