24. Precautions

[corrinesbell]

[in rushed handwriting] I don't know what's going to happen, but you guys have to watch out. I don't like the sound of this at all. ...Please. I don't think anyone wants to see more people get hurt.

And...thanks, guys. I owe you one.

I...I know you won't let me leave today...and I know you're right. But...could you tell me when you think I could?

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[quitemysterious.livejournal.com]

My, thank you for the good thoughts. ♥

[corrinesbell]

I wasn't talking about you.

[quitemysterious.livejournal.com]

So I'm a particular exception~?

[corrinesbell]

If you have nothing useful to say then shut up.

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[quitemysterious.livejournal.com]

Do you need me to station guard over the clinic or arrange for such a thing? I can't imagine you're in functioning condition.

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[sun-blessed.livejournal.com]

I heard there's gonna be somethin' goin' on. Don't worry... they're not gonna get the best of me.

And, Sheena, I meant what I said in the clinc... I'll keep you safe if you'll let me.

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[corrinesbell]

I'm fine.

Look, is there something you want?

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[corrinesbell]

I'm capable of protecting myself. ...But I understand the sentiment of your offer, and I appreciate it.

Don't do anything stupid. When...when they make up their minds, you can't stop it.

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[sun-blessed.livejournal.com]

I know. I don't have a friend who isn't! Just sayin'. If I can help you out, that's what I wanna do.

No worries there. I've got my own thoughts on the matter, just depends on what they do as to how I act.

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[quitemysterious.livejournal.com]

It's called concern. It's something that you of all people should be quite familiar with.

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[corrinesbell]

I find it hard to believe that you're concerned.

[emerald-archive.livejournal.com]

We'll keep safe, Sheena. Do you have anyone there with you?

[corrinesbell]

...No, I don't. But...I can take care of myself. I'll be fine. You guys just worry about yourselves.

[[ooc: She feels really bad about such an outright lie to him, but she hates making people worry.]]

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[corrinesbell]

I'm serious. Fighting back just gets you hurt worse.

...Well, now I'm a real hypocrite.

[kid-in-red.livejournal.com]

Sheena, I'll see if they'll let Colette and Dad and I come stay with you at the clinic... or at least take you home. We need to stick together.

[corrinesbell]

I have a feeling they're going to need all the room they've got.

...And I already know I can't leave yet. I...can't stand up for that long.

[kid-in-red.livejournal.com]

Still... I don't want you here by yourself, Sheena.

[corrinesbell]

I'll be okay. You just worry about keeping yourselves safe.

[kid-in-red.livejournal.com]

Sheena...

[corrinesbell]

...Yeah?

[broken-messiah.livejournal.com]

I understand your eagerness to leave... but....

...at least a day or two more... but even when you leave you'll have to rest and not do anything too strenuous, okay?

[corrinesbell]

I'm not stupid enough to think I should leave now. Trust me.

And I wouldn't risk ending up with permanent damage, either. And Lloyd wouldn't let me do anything but rest, anyway.

[kid-in-red.livejournal.com]

Never mind.

[broken-messiah.livejournal.com]

I didn't mean it that way... I know you'll take care of yourself.

[corrinesbell]

...Sorry. I'm just worried.