38: Can't save everyone [Video]

[needsteaplz]

[The feed starts with Saori in the upstairs base in her shop just at the end of the Dark Hour. She's sitting on the floor and her eyes are bloodshot but not from a battle. Her voice is hoarse. ]

I'm sorry.

I-I didn't get to Issei in time. I know saying apologizing like this isn't going to change things and he will come back but...

He died last night from his wounds. My healing spells weren't enough. I couldn't save him...

The shop is going to be closed today. I'm sorry for the sudden decision. And for now I want everyone to have someone with them if they do want to go to the Dark Hour. We can't afford to lose any more people.

... I'm sorry.

Comments

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[namedforcat]

That's fine. Just let me in when I get there alright? [He will keep her company come hell or high water.]

Saori?

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[needsteaplz]

[Saori's condition changed to 'tired' The video just shows the ceiling of the place but don't worry she's just asleep and the doors are open.]

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[namedforcat]

[oh no! Hope she isn't sick tomorrow Boy is he relieved to find out that she's just asleep and not like, passed out due to other things.]

Hey...Saori. [He'll just nudge her gently] You shouldn't sleep on the floor.

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[needsteaplz]

[Chances are she will be. She's like the sleeping dead so she won't wake up anytime soon.]

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[namedforcat]

[Fine, he's going to scout out a couch or a bed or something to haul her up onto. Directly on the floor sleeping is bad for the back]

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[needsteaplz]

[A couch is currently occupied by Issei's body. There is another one though thankfully. ]

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[namedforcat]

[Even being stuck in a human body instead of his extra strong URTV one, Gaignun is still strong enough to lift Saori gently on to the couch. Now, to find a blanket or something.]

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[needsteaplz]

[Yep Saori is still out but curls up when she's placed on the sofa. Seriously, best big brother.]

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[namedforcat]

[Someone has to take care of her. So, blanket acquired, and an extra pillow. Now to grab himself a cookie so that he can settle in and make sure nothing else happens to her while she sleeps.]

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[needsteaplz]

[Hope you're comfortable because she doesn't wake up until two hours later. She's still a little dazed but see Gaignun there and sits up.]

H-how long was I...?

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[namedforcat]

[Gaignun smiled and shook his head.] Not long. [this is a bit of a lie but he doesn't want to worry her.]

You need to go to bed, and properly this time.

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[needsteaplz]

[Her vision is still a little blurry and she rubs her eyes.]

Y-yeah...I have to get ready for the impostor I need to deal with sooner or later. Looks like I'll have to cut back on the shop hours for a bit until they're all gone.

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[namedforcat]

While I agree with you cutting back shop hours, you can wait to prepare for a few more hours until you get some actual rest, Saori.

[He is firm on this point.]

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[needsteaplz]

[She sheepishly laughs since she gets the hint.]

Well, um, yes, I was planning on sleeping some time along the line.

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[namedforcat]

That sometime had better be now.

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[needsteaplz]

Alright, alright but I think it'll be better if I sleep at back at the hotel. Plus there's the matter of Issei's body. I don't think keeping him here is a good idea. Last thing I need is a local person snooping about here.

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[namedforcat]

Not to mention certain, other, unpleasant things. I'll walk you back to the hotel, and then I'll take care of the body. At least he'll come back in a week.

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[needsteaplz]

Thank you but...do I even want to know you even know how to take care of a body?

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[namedforcat]

Maybe not, but if it makes you feel any better it was government sanctioned.

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[needsteaplz]

. . .

If you say so...alright. We should get going then.

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[namedforcat]

[Gaignun has the distinct feeling that Saori didn't see his memories that time Prospero dragged them out. He can't decided whether he's relieved, or worried that she now thinks he's the sketchiest sketchasaur this side of the universe.]

Alright. Come on then. You're getting something to eat once we get there too. I don't want to know what all this stress has done to your blood pressure and sugar.

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[needsteaplz]

[More like she doesn't want to bring up those memories since they weren't brought up with his permission. Plus even though she was a god, she had no right to judge him for his past. She values him for the present if that makes any sense.]

Sure. It feels so odd being the nursed one for once.

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[namedforcat]

[It makes a lot of sense,and he would be grateful for her reasoning if it ever came up.]

I bet it does. But get used to it.[And just herding her back to the hotel now.]