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[scorpiospider]

[It's been an interesting few nights for Vriska. Got a matesprit, got drunk, and then saw a human with the same Persona that Feferi had, reminding her about someone she missed. So her nightly excursion during the Dark Hour to kill Shadows got a little out of hand. While she was doing well against most Shadows, she ran into a particular one that gave her problems. A Brave Wheel, to be exact, and it had just absorbed an Agi from Anansi and didn't seem to want to be charmed.]

Grr...! Fine then! [Her claws struck out-]

[And proceeded to bounce right off, slicing across her own stomach deeply. Vriska's eyes shot open as she stumbled back, holding her stomach]


((OOC: I've had a really bad day at work, so Vriska may die during this post. If not, she's in for a world of hurt and may be wishing she did. The plan right now is for her to die, so be forewarned.))

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[unknownrival]

[Not good, not good, not good...! This scene that Issei comes across immediately makes him break into a run towards her.

Oh. Right. There was still a Shadow. Enjoy that level-64 powered Bufula you're weak to, Shadow.]

[scorpiospider]

[Vriska watched him attack the Shadow, panting a little with pain] I-issei!

[unknownrival]

Hold on, I'm here, don't move.

[After the Shadow was blasted away, Issei knelt by Vriska's side.] Dia, Dia, why is all I know a worthless Dia?

[A weak glow would wash over Vriska as Jikokuten did his best to match Issei's demands for healing.]

[scorpiospider]

It hurts, Issei. I thought being beaten to death hurt... this really hurts. [She moved the hand in her stomach, crying out weakly in pain as it started to slide out]

[unknownrival]

I know it hurts, but it'll be okay, I promise.

[Dia, Dia, Dia. Issei refused to believe that it wouldn't work...]

[scorpiospider]

My claws are inside me, Issei. This isn't right. [She looked up at him, blue tears leaking down her face]

[unknownrival]

I, it isn't going to last forever, I promise. You'll be fine...

[Maybe he could at least lessen the pain?]

[scorpiospider]

It's like being beaten to death again or losing my arm. [Finally, her claws were free, and she gasped] Fuck.

[unknownrival]

I'm so sorry. I am so sorry, Vriska.

[Dia, Dia, Dia...]

[scorpiospider]

Wish I had killed it. It did this to me. It- it deserves to be ripped...

[unknownrival]

It's gone. Don't worry about that anymore.

[scorpiospider]

Issei... blue bloods are hardy. This... this won't kill me.

[Liar.]

[unknownrival]

...It's okay if they aren't, sometimes.

[scorpiospider]

No, I'm okay. [She stood, wobbling] See? I'm a fucking blue blooded troll. I'm fine.

[unknownrival]

I really think you should sit down and try to rest.

[scorpiospider]

I got up and got Terezi blinded right after she did something to blow my arm and eye up, and trolled her right after. I'm fine. [She started staggering down the street, cursing slightly]

[unknownrival]

Please go back home and lie down. Please?

[scorpiospider]

[She turned to him] Yeah, yeah, what-

[And broke off as a Shadow surprised her, slicing deeply into her back]

[unknownrival]

[SHIT.

Jikokuten leapt at the Shadow as Issei rushed towards her. She'd been so close to being able to go home and recover and now-!]

[scorpiospider]

[Vriska crumpled to the ground as Persona met Shadow, her brain still trying to register the blow and the pain]

[unknownrival]

Vriska, Vriska, talk to me...!

[He knelt beside her, trying not to cry.]

[scorpiospider]

Okay, I- I didn't see that one...

[unknownrival]

Just, just breathe. It'll be okay. Please be okay.

[scorpiospider]

[Vriska tried to move, crying out in pain as it made her back feel on fire] D-damn. Can't even go home like this.

[unknownrival]

I can carry you? Or have Jikokuten do it...

[scorpiospider]

Yeah. Y-yeah... carry me. I like that.

[How deep was that cut? It felt... it felt like her spine was exposed]

[unknownrival]

All right. I'll try not to move you around too much.

[He could only pray that she wouldn't be in too much pain when he lifted her up.]

[scorpiospider]

Issei.

[Her voice was quiet, if pained]

[unknownrival]

Yes?

[scorpiospider]

Don't be stupid and blame yourself.

[unknownrival]

...But I...

[scorpiospider]

I hate it when people are stupid.

[unknownrival]

All right.

[scorpiospider]

[Vriska went quiet, her breathing ragged. It hurt. A lot. Everything she did made it hurt more]

[unknownrival]

It'll be okay. Remember that.

[scorpiospider]

I know. It's always okay, isn't it.

[unknownrival]

Things will be all right in the end. If it's not all right, it isn't the end.

[scorpiospider]

Yeah. [Her voice was starting to drift off. It was... a little dark, wasn't it]

[unknownrival]

I love you.

[scorpiospider]

What a... thing to say...

[unknownrival]

I know. [He tries not to hold her too tightly.]

[scorpiospider]

[She whispered something, too quiet to be heard, then went still in his arms]