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An una-VOID-able meeting

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*Tom grows nervous at this, eyeing Outer's hands with worry, but he nods.*

Tom: Okay... Um...Ch... Chest please.

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*In the horizon, a new building forms. It not so much appears as it does grow more visible the closer one gets to it and it's hard to tell how long it may have been around given how it's a mere speck in the distance.*

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*Rose is dead still for a moment, unable to comprehend any of what happened or what Fiji said. It takes her a moment to remember to breathe.*

Rose: Was any of that true...?

*Paige walks over now besides Rose, giving a shrug.*

Paige: Pretty much. Though the part about his mother was slightly wrong, she was mostly abusive because of her substance use and Fiji was always around so he was an easy target to take her anger out on. That and he didn't abandon the ones he cared about, he was just taken from them. They did whatever they could to find him when he disappeared, not that he knew any of that though. They never did stop looking.

*Rose looks to Paige.*

Rose: How do you know any of this?

Paige: I know all? Sort of. I know everything that's happened. I've written it all down. I just don't know what's yet to come.

*Rose looks like she wants to ask more questions but she shakes her head and quickly follows after Hemlock. Briar is stood to one side, not sure on what to do but equally nervous at the sight of Hemlock.*

Rose: I don't know what's going on, I don't know why you're really here, but if you're here to antagonise then leave him out of this. You can argue or even hurt me but Fiji doesn't deserve that. He is not himself, do not harm him over any of what he said.

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*Lieu looks up, having been fully fixated.*

Lieu: Oh! Erm- Well It's Getting There! I Think... I Don't Seem To Have Any Signal Here.

*The phone looks to be an incredibly old and damaged model, if the buttons and him smacking it a few times to get it to work is any indication. He probably found it at the dump back Underground.*

Lieu: Then Again, That's Probably Obvious, Isn't It? Mweh Heh heh... Erm, I Don't Suppose You Have One?

The Mane Event

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*Lime nods in understanding, returning out the door.*

Lime: It's alright. No pony left behind, right? I think you can figure out how to use it, just with the lever on the side. There's spare blankets in the supply cupboard in the hall too.

*He waves awkwardly towards his room.*

Lime: Let me know if you need anything, I just need to sort something out.

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*Dancer looks up with relief as Solar approaches, then she looks back down to her wrapping and nods, exhausted. The bandages look expertly tied so far.*

Dancer: Could you grab us both a drink, please? Anything will do for me but I think I need a can of the mana ones in the fridge after today. I just need a boost back to my magic so I stop feeling so weird.

*She looks over to Glory now with clear worry. At least her tears are dry now.*

Dancer: And something warm for Glory, please. She likes the chamomile tea the most.

*Dancer sighs tiredly and stretches, picking up blood stained cloth and equipment off of the floor and heading into the kitchen area to dump what she can in the bin and clean the rest. Glory watches silently from the couch, head down but at least her wing and leg are now taken care of.*

Dancer: I'm just glad that all of that is over for now...

An una-VOID-able meeting

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*Tom looks unsure, both by Gaster and Outer's words but he looks to Outer then looks down and gives a nod.*

Tom: Okay... I trust you...

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*Rose shoots Fell a worried look as they pass, quickly turning on her heels and following after the deity.*

*As mentioned, Fiji's bag is sat on the counter.*

Rose: How do you... Never mind. Look, I really think that you should back off. It would be better for you to leave him alone before you or he gets hurt. You can talk to him at another time, NOT right now.

*Paige begins to grow nervous, following the two and hissing in concern.*

Paige: Aunt Hemlock, what are you doing...

*Though the false peace doesn't last too long as from the other room, Briar can be heard fretting in panic.*

-what are you going to do? Stop me? Yeah right.

Briar: Fiji, please don't make this harder than it already is! Stop!

*Fiji now hobbles into the doorway, holding himself up against the doorframe with his damaged leg off of the ground. He glares up at Hemlock, regarding them with the same distaste that he's seen everyone else so far.*

Paige: Shoot.

Fiji: 'the hell YOU looking at, four eyes? No no, wait, let me guess, you're here like everyone else, you're looking for me. Well, here I am! Happy?! No! Of course not! Because the only damn reason any one here EVER wants to see me is because they did something STUPID and now they want me to FIX IT. FIND SOMEONE ELSE.

*He raises his hand, pointing accusingly at Hemlock.*

Fiji: You know- Do you know- All I ever wanted in this sh*t life was some f***ing gratitude. You know what I got instead? A mother who beat the sh*t out of me because I wasn't ever good enough, a hospital that worked me to death, a patient who sent me to prison after I saved their stupid life, a corrupt government that threatened to kill me if I didn't slave away for them, a parasite that possessed my damn body and took me away from my entire world! And now I have to deal with all of you dumb asses and your stupid, mediocre problems that could just be fixed by not being f***ing stupid!

*He lets go of the doorframe now, fur on end and shouting over the pain.*

Fiji: Do you want to know the worst part?! Because f***- none of that was the worst part! The worst part is that the only stupid people that ever treated me as a living creature rather than some sort of burden or machine are probably f***ing dead by now and I never even got to say goodbye! ...They probably just thought I just abandoned them...

*He tears up now, angry, upset, mostly going over his own words in his head and growing more upset.*

Fiji: I abandoned him...

*He grits his teeth in pain, still angry but now mostly exhausted and distraught. At this point, finally, everything catches up to him and he passes out.*

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*Sheep nods.*

Sheep: Will do. See you in a moment.

*With this, he quickly exits the room.*

The Mane Event

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*Lime catches Stripes' gaze but chooses to look away back to Heart again. He doesn't know why they're directing their anger at him but he also doesn't want to know...*

Lime: It's cool, I just wanted to make sure you were okay. It got awfully quiet for a while... Is Stripes going to stay here tonight? The couch in here folds out into a sofa bed if he wants to use it.

*Lime looks sternly at Heart, his question carrying the weight of a firm suggestion. It's pretty obvious that he doesn't think it'd be a good idea for them to leave the apartment at this time.*


*Dizzy blinks, trying to process what Solar has just explained and gives a half hearted nod and a sigh.*

Dizzy: Yeah, baking soda volcano, we'll go with that.

*She looks aside and shrugs tiredly, watching Dancer quietly talk to Glory as the larger mare dresses the pegasus' wounds.*

Dizzy: After tonight, I think the last thing I need is caffeine. I think I'm just going to go and see Sundew and then... I don't know... Reflect, I suppose.

*She pauses for a few moments, looking down to her hooves with uncertainty.*

Dizzy: Solar, did you maybe want to... *She falters, falling silent and shaking her head. She stands, heading towards her room.* Never mind... I'm going to my room... 'Night, Flare.

An una-VOID-able meeting

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*Tom considers this, looking to the floor and nervously flexing his hooves.*

Tom: Chest... A little... And head too but not much.

*He pauses for a few moments, watching Grell absently observing them in silence from the doorway. Her same pale features hard to read and breath shallow and focussed. He looks to Gaster with worry.*

Tom: Am I... Um... I don't know the word... In...convenient? Am I causing trouble?

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*Fiji groans in annoyance, pivoting himself on the edge of the bed to follow but pausing when he realises how painful it would be to do so. He instead scowls at the door.*

*Briar adjusts their beanie nervously and offers a grin.*

Briar: I'll uh, I'll try?

*Crystal runs off ahead, looking through more cabinets.*

Briar: Oh er, if you Did want to use his kit, I last saw it in the main room on the counter. It's rather hard to miss. I'd be careful with it though, I coulda sworn I saw it eat something earlier.

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*Rose looks unsure. She hums to herself for a moment but eventually gives a nod. Paige continues to keep her eyes averted from Hemlock. The infirmary decor suddenly looks very interesting.*

Rose: I suppose so? But I wouldn't do so too soon. Maybe you could come back at another time and speak to him? He's not exactly talkative at the moment -or at least, he isn't positively talkative.

*She raises her eyebrows.*

Rose: And, no offence, but, given how quick you were to anger when I was acting out of defence not two minutes ago, I don't think it's a good idea for you to meet someone who's being actively offensive. You're welcome to talk to him once he's back to his normal self though. He might be a bit of a grump but he's got a good heart and a soft side to him.

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*Sheep frowns to himself, swiftly moving around the counters.*

Sheep: Him straying away from the doors isn't what I'm worried about. Do you not think it's odd that the most anti-athletic guy here suddenly wants to go for a quick walk? There's only one time when that kid is full of energy.

*The air gains a sudden underlying stench of ozone. Sheep pauses at the door.*

Sheep: If he really has gone for a walk then I'll be back in a second.