99 - First Stop

[KeshmarCurlyHair]

First Stop
Saturday May 16th, 4646 at 6:29 PM in Lurellin

Genshi awoke from her short nap, opening her eyes. She instantly felt an immense soreness all over her body. She looked to the right side of her bed, seeing Fritt sitting beside it, licking her arm. She tried reaching over to pet him, but could barely lift her arm.

“You do this often...?” Robin asked, taking the damp cloth off of Genshi's head.

“I've been hurt worse.” Genshi said. “Though I feel like I've been carrying around houses...”

Robin soaked the cloth in the bucket of cold water she had nearby. “No, I mean do you attack outsiders that much?”

“Oh. That.” Genshi said. “I used to. All the time. Back when I heard this voice in my head. Said he was my ancestor or something. Took over my body to try killing town visitors.”

“Guess that's what your friend was talking about earlier.” Robin said, wringing the cloth out. She then put it back on Genshi's forehead.

“Guess so.” Genshi responded. “But this time it was different... ever since the ruins were cleared out, I haven't heard the voice. And when I started attacking Darius, it felt more like... like uncontrollable anger...”

“I haven't heard anything like your earlier experiences.” Robin explained. “But from what I've seen you do today, I'd say you're a berserker.”

Genshi smiled weakly. “Wow. I've heard of swordsmen turning into berserkers. Didn't think it could happen to me like that.”

Robin stood up sighing. “I'm gonna go find your friend. I need to talk to her about something.”

Robin turned and started heading out the door before almost bumping into Kaori, who was entering Genshi's room. “Oh, sorry.” Kaori said.

“How's Darius doing?” Robin asked.

“He's hurt badly...” Kaori said.

“Darius... how badly?!?” Genshi said, trying to raise up as the cloth fell from her head.

Robin turned to Genshi, putting her hands on the injured girl's shoulders to keep her from getting up. “You need to lay back down, you're gonna make yourself worse.”

Kaori put her left hand on Robin's right shoulder. “Please Robin... you're the only healer nearby, and he refused to let a town doctor...”

Robin turned to Kaori, looking at her . “I'm sorry, but I can't be near him for that long.” she said.

[Kazuki4356]

Minek walked into the room. "How's Genshi doing?" she asked.

[KeshmarCurlyHair]

Robin turned to Minek. "She's awake, but I need to talk with you in the other room. It's urgent."

[Kazuki4356]

"Oh, ok then," Minek replied, a tone of worry in her voice. She headed into the other room.

[KeshmarCurlyHair]

Robin followed Minek. When they both got into the room, Robin closed the door. "Okay look. Long story short, I can't go in there and heal that guy. There's no other person in my group that can conduit heal." She paused for a second. "If you don't know how, I can give you a little crash course..."

Kaori walked up to Genshi. "I... I'm sorry I couldn't help..."

Genshi looked up at Kaori as a brief laugh came from her. "It's okay, really. I would've probably ended up attacking you too anyway." she explained. "Darius is an old friend though... we should be able to get along now."

Kaori smiled. "Save your strength."

[Kazuki4356]

"Conduit heal? I've never done anything like that before," Minek replied. "I'm not even sure what conduit means. Do you think I can do it?"

[KeshmarCurlyHair]

"It's a special type of healing." Robin explained. "You don't need extensive medical knowledge. You just channeling holy power through yourself."

[Kazuki4356]

"I guess that doesn't sound too hard," Minek replied. "But won't it take a long time to learn?"

Taina walked outside carrying two cups. She walked over to Hugo, who was sitting on the porch. "Here," she said, placing one of the cups down next him. She then sat down beside him, and took a sip from the other cup. "So... umm..." she tried to start a conversation, none of her usual confidence in her voice. "Have you... Have you given it any more thought?"

[KeshmarCurlyHair]

"Raise your hands." Robin ordered, as she demonstrated with her own hands, raising them at length above her head.

Tari sat down at the kitchen table to the left of Megumi and across from Kazuki. She sighed as she began to feel uneasy. She looked around as everyone else was quiet. She sat her head down on the table, trying to be patient, but for some reason, her anxiety was building.

"Yeah. Lots." Hugo replied, picking up the cup. "Honestly, I'm not quite sure what I was thinking. I mean Gener- Darius has been there for us for the past four years. He's like a little brother to us. And we said we'd stick by him no matter what. But..."

[Kazuki4356]

Megumi noticed Tari's anxiety "What's wrong?" she asked, moving closer to her.

"Yeah..." Taina replied. "I keep thinking about my family. They'll probably disown me. Plus, all my friends. What are they going to think?" She lowered her head and looked at the ground.