TOXICOSIS PT. 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO

[idealistic]

Who: Lloyd Irving and YOU YES YOU
Broadcast: PROBABLY NONE…
Action: Waystation, possibly eventually to the Wonderduck
When: NOW


[ like the last flareup, it was only a matter of time before he went through this song and dance again. with so many things that happened all at once — Colette's and Sheena's (and Emil's, apparently) arrival, the attack, everything he did and felt at Mor — it's a wonder that Lloyd didn't have his flareup sooner. he had nearly gotten to the point of questioning it: whether it was over with, whether he would experience it again or wouldn't…

leave it to him to question it at the worst time.

like the last flareup, it hit him gradually but unexpectedly. like last time, it started with a slight fever and achiness — which made sense, since he was working near non-stop. he figured after this current supply run, he'd make his way to the VRD to create another simulation of Iselia Forest to help him clear his head. it was never the real deal, but the sound of the creek usually was enough to help him relax.

alas, he'd never make it. halfway to the Wonderduck, the toxicosis flares up in full and he falls over, in the middle of the way station, with food, parts, and whatever else was in those boxes strewn all around him. he's shaking, breathing heavily, and if anyone happens to notice, seems to be pale-- really pale, so pale his lips are turning blue.

well. this is certainly out of the norm, isn't it? ]

Comments

[selfless]

[She hears the change, the thin metal ramp makes a different noise against Sheena's shoes. She puts extra focus into keeping her arms steady as she walks slowly up the ramp. The tilt could be uncomfortable, and she bites her lip as she tries to minimize that. When they begin to near the top she looks down the hall, then back at Kaneis]

Are the rooms that way? [she jerks her head ever so slightly in the direction that one would go if they were heading to the sleeping quarters in the Tourist]

[wilder]

[He looks at the direction she's indicating and he worries his lip a little]

Yeah...but you have to go down a ladder to get to his room. I don't know if he can...

[Maybe if someone carries him down...? Or should he just be put somewhere else? Kaneis isn't sure in the slightest here.]

[fujibayashi]

Then we'll take him to the infirmary.

[It's a quick decision, but Sheena's starting to slide into leader mode. There is someone in great pain and possibly great danger. They can't afford to hesitate. (This is, after all, the same woman who grabbed a bomb and ran off with it in order to keep it from detonating and killing thousands of people.)]

Healing artes probably won't help much, but at least he'll be cared for. Where is it?

[selfless]

[A glimmer of relief is in Colette's eyes as Sheena slips into leader mode. It's comforting, and bolsters her spirits a bit. She nods and looks in the other direction. It seems as if most of the ships are similar, and her augment has given her a feeling for the format of these ships.]

Yes! That's a good idea... it's this way, right?

[wilder]

[He also feels a bit of relief when Sheena takes over. It was easier for him to take charge when it was something he was detached from, but this? Not so much. Too many unwanted emotions and memories kept swimming around his head. Better for someone else to make the call.]

Right. The Infirmary.

[Good thinking. He nods at Colette's question]

Yeah. Just down the hall.

[fujibayashi]

[She'll probably break down later, but for now, they have to move. This isn't quite the same as back then in the temple. She has Corrine's memory to guide her now... and a lot more training.]

All right.

[She begins edging toward the med bay. Each step feels like an eternity, but she keeps a brave face.]

[selfless]

[Colette nods and follows her lead. She wonders if there's a med officer here today. Does the Wonderduck have a medical officer? She hasn't acquainted herself with the entire crew, just seen some of them in passing... But if Raine couldn't do anything to stem the pain, could the medicine in this world do anything?

But she has to hope that maybe just being there for them, maybe that's the best they can do? Not leave his side, so he doesn't have to spend his painful night alone counting stars]

Has this-- [she glances at Kaneis, but then looks back down at Lloyd. She wants to ask how long this has been going on, what stage Lloyd is at. But it seems inappropriate to ask while they're still carrying him...] D-Does your ship have a medical healer? [she's still catching up on all the terminology]

[wilder]

[That question definitely...gets a bit of a deadpan look at Colette as they start reaching the doors of the medical bay. Sure maybe this is an inappropriate time for smartass remarks, but let's be real - snark is how Zelos Wilder copes. Even if it is Colette.]

...Yeah. Gee. I don't know. Is there a healer among us?

[fujibayashi]

[Sheena knows Colette's in a delicate state of mind with regards to Zelos, so of course she sends Zelos a nasty look.]

Kaneis. The reason we took him to the Wonderduck is so that you can help watch over him. I know there's not much anyone can do, but I trust someone from our world over some stranger. No offense to your crewmate.

[selfless]

I-I... [uh oh, she winces a bit under Kaneis's look. She already knows and told them from her experience that Raine's healing artes did little to help with the pain. She was wondering about the medicine that can be provided from this new modern age, all of that kind of stuff is beyond her, so she was trying to think about someone who had been trained as a modern doctor, like the stuff that Allen had mentioned. But Sheena was right, it was more important that Lloyd be with someone that he knew, and it's doubtful that the modern medicine could do anything that the artes could not.

She meekly nods and continues onward. Normally she might try to make her point more clearly, but she's a bit out of sorts with Lloyd being in this state.] Yes, you're right. I'm sorry.

[wilder]

[Yep and there comes being reprimanded, which okay - maybe he does feel a bit bad for snarking and his shoulders slump a little. Not that he'll fully express the regret well]

Tch...

[The great communicator everyone. But at least they are getting in to the clinic now. There's even a medical bed there. He'll nod at them to bring Lloyd over there]

[fujibayashi]

[Sheena maneuvers Lloyd over to the bed. She helps lay him down gently and slowly, as if he's made of glass and might break at the slightest bump. When he's solidly on the bed Sheena finally pulls away, but not before taking Colette's hand.]

Everything will be fine. We just have to wait it out.

[selfless]

[Sheena ;A; As Colette slides her arms out from underneath Lloyd she continues to look at him, eyebrows knit... Until she glances over at Sheena and accepts her hand, returning the hand-holding with a slight squeeze]

Mm hm... [it's just hard to see him in pain, but she doesn't say that out loud, everyone is likely thinking the same thing]

Should we... maybe get a wet rag? To put on his forehead?

[wilder]

[Kaneis meanwhile doesn't remark about the handholding, and instead moves to stand by the bedside, trying to figure out if healing artes would be any effective at this point, when Colette speaks up]

...Yeah, that's a good idea. Might keep the fever down a little.