Yeah? You are kinda bleeding here, all sad and mopey.
[ he's got short sleeves on anyway, so without much more fanfare, he just starts unwrapping the bleed bandages and working to ease the layers of bedsheet fabric off akira's stump. ]
I've got something else for you as well, but that's for after the whole bandage deal.
[ he's focused on trying to get the bandages onto the leg stump with as little jostling and discomfort as he can, so he doesn't talk for a bit while that's happening. it's only when he's taping down the edges of the bandage and genuinely considering a double wrap to hold off the blood soaking through even longer that he talks again-- ]
The sky dancer. And yeah, this is another one of those "no isn't an answer" situations, before you even start.
[Akira doesn't ask questions while Ash works, respecting his concentration because it also. . . benefits him. . . in that the wound isn't jostled too much. when it's done, he lets out a small sigh and flops backwards onto the bed, one arm resting against his forehead]
["worry about yourself more" says Ash to the guy who is always more worried about other people]
[. . .]
Good.
[he breathes out the word a bit too forcefully, for what it's worth. he isn't completely appeased, but. . . he knows Ash is capable. so. . . it should be okay, right?]
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Oh.
Uh. . . thanks.
[sheepish, but genuinely appreciative]
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Need a hand applying some of them?
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[a pause]
But yeah, I could-- use the help.
[if he doesn't mind dealing with BLEEDING LEG STUMP]
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[ he's got short sleeves on anyway, so without much more fanfare, he just starts unwrapping the bleed bandages and working to ease the layers of bedsheet fabric off akira's stump. ]
I've got something else for you as well, but that's for after the whole bandage deal.
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[he's a little sad and mopey, it's fine]
[Akira flinches a bit as the old blood-soaked sheets come off, and he is very purposefully nnnnot looking at the injury]
. . . what is it?
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[ he's focused on trying to get the bandages onto the leg stump with as little jostling and discomfort as he can, so he doesn't talk for a bit while that's happening. it's only when he's taping down the edges of the bandage and genuinely considering a double wrap to hold off the blood soaking through even longer that he talks again-- ]
The sky dancer. And yeah, this is another one of those "no isn't an answer" situations, before you even start.
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Why are you. . . ? Don't you need that??
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[ he sits back and waves his right wrist in akira’s eye-line. the cat watch is still on it. ]
I can literally freeze time. I’ll be fine.
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Since when could you do that?
[he is still apprehensive, but he also knows that arguing with Ash is a fruitless endeavor]
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It only lasts fifteen minutes, but-- [ he shrugs. ] That's enough time to hide somewhere.
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. . . okay.
[it's a little hesitant, but. that 15 minute time stop plus Ash's title power gets Akira to concede. he squints at Ash a bit afterwards, though]
But if you're dead on Friday, I'm kicking your ass later.
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[ he just grins ]
Worry about yourself more, you're down one leg and dripping blood around the place.
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[:T]
[NO COMMENT ON THE BLOOD DRIPPING]
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[. . .]
Good.
[he breathes out the word a bit too forcefully, for what it's worth. he isn't completely appeased, but. . . he knows Ash is capable. so. . . it should be okay, right?]
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Good.
Also, no dying.
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[and instead of responding verbally, he reaches a hand out to Ash. take it!!]
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he will take the hand? ]
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. . . I'd never leave you behind. No matter what.
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-- no.
ash does look surprised, but after a moment he squeezes akira's hand right back. ]
I know. Same to you -- I've dragged your ass out of a mess more than once and I'll do it again.
Just, y'know. Take care of yourself so you're not in those messes in the first place.
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Okay.
[no arguments. none at all]
I'll take it easy this week. . . and I'll let the rest of you take charge while I rest.
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Yeah. Your leg should be back to normal next week, right? Unless this place is an absolute shit and changes the rules up last minute.
Then you can rush off as wildly as you want, when we know you've got less chance of screwing yourself over in the process. Sound fair?
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[-- anyway, at that? Akira just laughs]
You have so much faith in me and my impulse control, Ash.
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Nah, I figure you'll do it anyway. Just try and do it when you've got two working legs for a change.
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By the way, when I survive until next week, I'm giving you back your bomb.
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