"Altho 04-Retro - Hospital Mini" By Botherer (https://pastebin.com/u/Botherer) URL: https://pastebin.com/1kqcjR90 Created on: Sunday 15th of January 2012 12:33:32 AM CDT Retrieved on: Sunday 1 of November 2020 03:09:18 PM UTC 01[23:08] February 6th : Following their encounter with Lycus, Trevor and Maus have been lying within the recesses of the several hospitals in Ivoryscape City, their condition relatively unknown. However, a discussion between Trevor and Kuji had alerted him that something was amiss with Maus. As such, following the interruption of a Wanderers’ Mission, he and Salino had set out to find the two of them. ( Sorry that took so long ;_; ) [23:09] "I swear. I wonder what's wrong with Trevor and Maus..." [23:09] (I could make this so easy with Personfinder+) [23:11] "Trevor didn't mention what was wrong? I wish he wasn't so stubborn! I know he's a capable kid but I just worry pal..." [23:11] (I think we already know they're at the hospital.) [23:12] "Yeah... anyways, here's the hospital. Shall we go in?" 01[23:13] ( Gonna drop another flavortext once the two of you enter. ) [23:13] "The same hospital I was in... come on we gotta find them!" Salino rushes in, dragging Kuji by the hand. 06[23:14] * Kuji runs over to the front desk. "Uh, we're looking for... what's his last name again?" 01[23:16] Their search, be it through trial and error or other shenanigans, had led the two of them to the entrance of Room 204 of the Ivoryscape Grand Central Hospital; upon their arrival at the door, a window allowing their view inside, they can see inside the bodies of Maus, bandages covering one of his arms, lying in one bed, and Trevor, sporting bandages around his chest, amongst other injuries, in a second. 06[23:17] * Salino just bursts in without much thought. "Trevor! Are you okay? I was so worried when Kuji said you were here! Why didn't you call sooner!?" Salino rushes over to the kid's bedside. 06[23:18] * Kuji dashes in as well. "W-w-wha? YOU SAID YOU WERE ALRIGHT!?" [23:18] (...goddammit, I'm mixing up characters.) [23:18] (-stattering, -?) 06[23:19] * ~Maus_Riverbed pulls the blankets up over his head at the sudden arrival of visitors. Or as much as he can given that Loot and Rolane are curled up there with him. [23:20] "And who's hiding under the blankets!?" 01[23:20] Trevor, the boy's plastic arm visible had been scrawling into his notebook, looks up at the sudden bursting open of the door, and... 'Well, shit' is definitely the effect of what's going through his mind at the moment. "Oh, umm... Hello, Salino... Kuji..." 01[23:21] The same sentiment is written over his face as he tries quickly to crawl back under and make his own injuries less visible. Hard to do as well when your face is glowing black and blue. 06[23:23] * Salino begins to hug Trevor but realizes that his injuries would make that pretty uncomfortable. He resigns to placing a hand on the boy's shoulder as he sits on the edge of the bed. "I thought I told you to call me anytime you needed anything? I would have been here sooner had I known." 06[23:24] * Kuji grunts and stands in front of the doorway, letting Salino take care of this. 06[23:25] * ~Maus_Riverbed politely feigns asleep from under the covers. 01[23:27] "Well, I... Didn't exactly presume we needed anything. Maus and I had been able to order in decent meals, so we had that covered, and there wasn't really much else..." Look at him trying to draw attention away from the elephant in the room. Isn't it adorable? His attention draws over towards the boy hiding beneath the covers. "Isn't that right, Maus?" [23:28] <~Maus_Riverbed> "Snoooooze". Not fooling anyone, Maus. [23:30] "..." Kuji walks up to grab the blanket before giving it a tug, sending everything on it flying as well as uncovering the boy. [23:30] "Well... I'm glad Maus here was with you but..." Salino lowers his head down and stares at the floor tiles. "I'm really thankful you were here to help Trevor, Maus. Thank you. Looks like once again I failed to protect a friend." Salino sounds incredibly down but forces himself to perk up a little. "Well is there at least anything I can do now?' 06[23:31] * ~Maus_Riverbed curls up a little more when the blankets get torn off, half trying to hide his injured arm. And still feign some sort of sleep. [23:31] "Yeah. Are you sure there isn't anything we can do?" [23:32] ;,,,what happened. With both of you." [23:32] (also before we get too far into this, I have Lie Detector) 01[23:32] ( I know. And readying to trip it. HARD. ( [23:32] (So yeah, invoking BULLSHIT DETECTIVE FEATS now) 01[23:34] "Well, um..." Trevor looks over at Maus before turning back to Salino. "It's rather embarassing, actually... I kind of managed to tumble down some stairs... And landed face first into a doorknob... It kind of fell atop Maus." He draws his attention back over towards Maus. "My apologies, again, Maus..." 06[23:36] * Salino glaaaaaares at Trevor intensely with a look you would usually expect from a stern parent. "I know you're lying, pal. Can't you at least be honest with your friends?" 06[23:41] * Trevor 's head recoils in response to the GLAAAARE treatment he gets, but his swollen eyes quickly lock back into place with Salino's. "I'm not quite certain why you'd imagine I'd want to be untruthful about my injuries..." [23:43] ",,," [23:46] (Kuji is gonna go into a comma coma) [23:46] (I am?) 06[23:46] * Trevor 's eyelock is quickly dispelled as his gaze darts back and forth about the room. Not that there's much new to see aside from the self-invited guests. He's become quite acquainted with the scenery over the past three days or so. [23:47] ",..what happened?" [23:47] "I wish I didn't have to think that but when you blatantly lie to my face... would you really want to make a friend so sad?" (totally rolling ways to make people talk on you, you bastard) 03[23:48] * DiceMaid-9001 (DiceMaid-9@sux-EADD5C74) has joined #althoregion [23:48] 1d20+5 dc17 I shall have the truuuuuth [23:48] Salino, dc17 I shall have the truuuuuth: 8 [1d20=3] [23:48] (really dicemaid) 01[23:49] ( DiceMaid's gonna Dice. ) [23:50] (don't worry I have another daily use of it :3c) 01[23:52] "I already told you what happened, Kuji... And I don't see why you're so concerned, Salino... It was simply a bad accident. I just have to take more caution in the future when traversing the stairs... Or possibly opt for the elevator." He tries to let out a chuckle, but it can be easily discerned as a nervous one. 03[23:52] * Break (nnscript@sux-B3DA36F4.lsanca.fios.verizon.net) has joined #althoregion 06[23:53] * Salino frowns a little as he stands up and walks to join Kuji's side. "I don't know... do you buy it Kuji?" 03[23:53] * KujiLaggy (Kotodes@sux-6965E189.lv.lv.cox.net) has joined #althoregion 02[23:53] * Kuji (Kotodes@sux-6965E189.lv.lv.cox.net) Quit (NickServ (GHOST command used by KujiLaggy)) 03[23:53] * KujiLaggy is now known as Kuji 03[23:54] * Retrieving #althoregion modes... [23:55] (Kuji you might want to lastlines) [23:55] !dm9001 lastlines #20 [23:56] "...no. Not at all." 06[23:57] * ~Maus_Riverbed grumbles a little in his disturbed faux-sleep. Loot paces around a little on the bed, glaring at both of the adults who have arrived. [23:58] "See? We are only here because we're worried and want to help. Can't you just see that and let us be friends?" (rolling WTMPT again ahasdhasdh) [23:58] 1d20+5 DC 17 I love you dicemaid please ;-; [23:58] Salino, DC 17 I love you dicemaid please: 20 [1d20=15] 01[23:58] ( Can I drop what i was gonna say before the roll? :/ ) [23:59] (go ahead) 01[23:59] "Well, there isn't exactly anyone else you can get the story from, is there?" Session Time: Sun Jan 15 00:00:00 2012 [00:00] "No..." Salino goes back to sit beside Trevor again and sighs. "You know I will be loyal to my friends and have their back. Just trust me a little would ya pal?" 06[00:01] * Kuji nods. 01[00:03] "Well, umm..." He looks over at Maus, the look on his eyes almost BEGGING for backup here... But he quickly realizes this isn't going to get him anywhere. 01[00:04] "It was... It was Abe. Abe had knocked me over..." [00:05] "Just Abe? Why would he do that?" [00:05] "Well... he's always been pretty unruly... but I don't think even Abe would intentionally do this much harm..." 02[00:07] * Kuji (Kotodes@sux-6965E189.lv.lv.cox.net) Quit (Connection reset by peer) 01[00:07] "... You'd be surprised just what he's capable of..." 03[00:08] * KujiUn (Kotodes@sux-6965E189.lv.lv.cox.net) has joined #althoregion 03[00:08] * KujiUn is now known as Kuji [00:08] "... where did this happen?" 01[00:11] "In the park in town... The one with that jungle Gym in it..." [00:13] "Is that all that happened? I don't think even Abe would do that much to you normally..." 01[00:15] "Umm... Not exactly, but..." Eyes flick back to Maus a second before returning to Salino's. "I don't particularly wish to discuss it..." 01[00:16] "... Umm, if you'd excuse me, Salino..." He's definitely looking discomforted at the moment. "I'd like to quickly use the restroom..." 06[00:17] * Trevor slowly removes the covers, his bandaged up but otherwise bare torso and dented plastic arm being visible, before attempting to hobble out of bed... Only to fall over on the floor. Whoops? 06[00:19] * Kuji sighs and grabs Trevor's other arm,pulling him up. "You want me to walk you over to the bathroom?" [00:19] (Raaaage stop ninjaingmeeeeee) 06[00:19] * ~Maus_Riverbed flinches a little, but still seems intent on staying out of this. 01[00:20] "I'll be fine enough, Kuji..." He glares up at Kuji. "Even if I'd have to crawl over there by myself." [00:21] "..." Kuji sighs again andleans over to pick him up, moving him to the bathroom. [00:21] "Be careful with him Kuji, you can't just yank him up like that with his injuries. Trevor, just try to be careful alright? We'll be right here if you need us." Salino's voice is unusually calm and he goes to Trevor's side and tries his best to support him. "Come on... take it slow." 06[00:22] * Salino realizes that Trevor is just lying to get out of telling the full story, but decides that trying to be forceful will likely just make him emotional. Salino plays along for the time being. 01[00:22] And Trevor tries to physically protest this motion. "I said I can... Make it over on my own!" 01[00:22] 1d20-8 FLAILING ARMS ATTACK [00:22] Trevor, FLAILING ARMS ATTACK: -4 [1d20=4] 06[00:22] * Kuji sighs and puts down Trevor in the middle of the hallway. "Are you sure?" [00:23] 1d20-4 ohgod a wimp struggle [00:23] Salino, ohgod a wimp struggle: 4 [1d20=8] [00:23] "Kuji... why don't you go talk to Maus for a bit. Maybe if you're friendly he will stop pretending to sleep." 01[00:23] But all he accomplishes is flop about in Kuji's grip. "I'm absolutely certain. Just... Set me down against a wall!" 06[00:25] * Kuji puts Trevor down (again) and sighs. "Maus it is..." He walks over back to the room. "Hey, Maus, you awake?" 06[00:25] * Salino then focuses back on Trevor, and helps him up despite his desperate flailing. His voice is still incredibly calm, almost surreally so. "Trevor you know life would be a lot easier for you if you just accepted help when you needed it. [00:25] " 06[00:25] * ~Maus_Riverbed has pulled the covers back over himself, though Loot and Rolane are now both looking at Kuji with frowns [00:25] "...wasn't there more?" [00:26] "One, two...didn't there used to be four?" 01[00:26] "Have you ever considered that..." Using the wall to prop him up, he's trying to stagger towards the bathroom in the room and away from Salino. "Perhaps I don't WANT any assistance, Salino?" [00:27] 1d20-4 wimp fiiiiight [00:27] Salino, wimp fiiiiight: -1 [1d20=3] 01[00:28] 1d20-8 I wasn't asking for a fight, but... Okay [00:28] Trevor, I wasn't asking for a fight, but... Okay: 1 [1d20=9] 06[00:28] * Salino tries to grasp Trevor again to help butkind of fails at doing anything. "Nobody gets through life without assistance sometimes! You think I got where I am today all by myself?" [00:29] Uh... I have to leave in around a minute. [00:29] In truth, I was supposed to be leaving sooner, but this is as much as I can delay it. 06[00:29] * ~Maus_Riverbed grumbles something, though it's not quite so loud compared to the shouting that Loot does, as incomprehensible as it is [00:29] See you in around 40 minutes. 06[00:30] * Kuji walks over to Maus, trying to listen in. [00:30] And now I have to go. 02[00:30] * Kuji (Kotodes@sux-6965E189.lv.lv.cox.net) Quit (Quit: Leaving) [00:30] <~Maus_Riverbed> (I may be gone by-- :/ ) [00:31] (well fudge monkeys) 01[00:31] "Well, then perhaps... I'll be the first?" 01[00:31] ( Damnit :/ ) [00:33] "You're completely missing the point! I get that you want to prove that you can handle things by yourself but sometimes you just can't. Pushing away help when you need it isn't being strong, it's just being stupid! Trevor... you are my friend no matter what and I don't care what you say you are getting my help!" [00:33] 1d20-4 more wimp strongth [00:33] Salino, more wimp strongth: 2 [1d20=6] 01[00:35] Trevor goes to facepalm, but in doing so he drops his grip on the wall, and ends up falling over once more, though thankfully Salino's there... He is there, right? Regardless of whether he ends up on the floor or in his arms (if not both), he only gives Salino a cold stare. "If it'll appease you that much..." 06[00:37] * Salino catches Trevor as best as he can, just barely avoiding crashing to the floor along with him. He scoops him into his arms and starts carrying him back to the room. "By the way I knew you were lying about the bathroom story." 01[00:38] "..." 06[00:40] * Salino arrives back at the room and gently places Trevor down into his bed, taking care to tuck him in under the sheets and cover. "Next time you don't want to talk can you please avoid injuring yourself further?" 01[00:42] "It's already degrading enough being seen in this condition, Salino... I hardly find this necessary." 01[00:42] His arms soon find themselves crossed as he stare up at Salino with a poutyface (not a fishface poutyface, though) [00:43] "Did you forget about the time I was in this hospital?" Salino chuckles a little trying to lighten the mood. "At least you weren't sent here unintentionally by your significant other." 01[00:46] "Being dropped in on accord of someone you considered your friend isn't exactly much better..." He glances over at the table, where several PokeBalls lie. [00:48] "You want to know what I really think, as I look at you right now? I think my friend has had some bad luck and got hurt. I also think I would like to know who to arrest for this." [00:48] "Maus you can chime in anytime instead of pretending to sleep too, you know.' [00:52] <~Maus_Riverbed> Maus grumbles something under his breath, and Loot seems to do the speaking for him by fluttering to Salino and cawing at him angrily. 01[00:54] "... If you really insist on knowing, Salino... He claimed his name was Lycus... Though I'm not quite certain what a name alone will accomplish for you." [00:57] Salino ducks a little at the angry bird before turning a little pale and donning a very frightening, angry look. A look you never really expected to ever see on Salino. "...I...I'll make sure he pays for this! That little brat has crossed the line a few too many times!" Salino is visibly fuming and for once in his life actually looks kind of intimidating? 01[00:59] "... Is... Is something the matter, Salino?" If anyone should be angry at the moment, it should be the assailed, not him. So confus right now. [01:02] "Trevor... that boy..." Salino's initial anger seems to subside pretty quickly and he looks directly into Trevor's eyes, Salino's eyes reflecting his intense worry. "He's incredibly dangerous... It's... I'm grateful you are alive. I don't know exactly who that boy is but... he's got the aid of some kind of legendary pokemon or something..." 01[01:09] "... I'm fairly certain I could've made it out without any mishaps, Salino... I was just careless..." ( Sorry ;_; I ADD'd ) [01:12] "Even I..." Salino actually looks down at the floor again, his voice shaking a little bit. "I fear the power that kid somehow has... I've never... seen or felt such raw power..." Salino leans against the wall before kind of just slumping to the floor. "I don't know if I can protect my friends from that..." [01:38] "Well, I... Don't think you should worry about it all that much, Salino. I'm certain our paths crossing was just an off occurence... I doubt he and I will come across each other again... You needn't worry about trying to protect me." [01:39] Though Trevor's trying to come across as appreciative, it's ... Kind of obvious by the end that he's still in 'I Don't Need Help' mode. [01:42] "...I just can't stand knowing I'm too weak to help my friends. Whether they want it or not..." Salino just looks incredibly pathetic slumped on the ground, clearly having some self-esteem issues at present. "Maus... could I ask you to step in and protect Trevor should I fail to? I... I don't want to think about my friends getting hurt..." [01:44] <~Maus_Riverbed> "...Already have," he grumbles, but it doesn't seem quite as angry as his complaining before. [01:47] AND that makes Trevor slump back into his bed further. A sheepish "Thank you, Maus" is all that slips out from the mouth of the visibly embarassed Trevor. [01:49] "Thank you Maus..." Salino brings his knees up to his chest, wrapping his arms around them and brings his head down. "I will get stronger... for Kuji... and for you two as well..." [01:49] ( Who are you hugging exactly? ) [01:50] (he's got his knees to his chest with his arms wrapped around his legs) [01:50] (he's still slumped on the floor :P) [01:53] ( OH. ) [01:55] "... You know, Salino... You really don't have to do that for us... The sentiment is appreciated, but it isn't particularly necessary." [01:58] * Cecil (18552628@sux-11491D6B.mibbit.com) Quit (Quit: http://www.mibbit.com ajax IRC Client) [02:00] "I have to get stronger for myself too... I can't rely on Kuji forever... Trevor... Maus... I'm sorry for all the trouble." [02:05] "I already said not to worry about it, Salino..." :\ [02:08] ( Gar, you there? ) [02:09] <~Maus_Riverbed> (I am) [02:11] "So... Maus... are you a good friend of Trevor's? I think I've met you once before but..." [02:14] <~Maus_Riverbed> "...Something like that." [02:17] "I guess uh... you both are probably tired by now... should I leave? I'd like to stay and make sure you both recover okay but if you prefer I go..." [02:20] * Trevor 's gaze averts over to Maus to gauge just how comfortable he is with the situation before saying anything himself. [02:26] * Ramiel (chatzilla@sux-A23F54CF.lightspeed.wchtks.sbcglobal.net) Quit (Quit: ChatZilla 0.9.87 [Firefox 3.6.3/20100401080539]) [02:27] * Trevor pulls himself back up out from his bed to look over at the boy occupying the bed across from him. "... Is something the matter, Maus?" [02:28] * Salino just kind of stays where he is on the ground, not sure of what to really do at this point. He mumbles something to himself that neither of the boys can quite make out.