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[So it was supposed to be magic? Magic took his memory? Took his frame? And he was supposed to be content with that?]

[Not to mention, with this human body, the damage he'd taken in their rescue mission have gotten far worse. Moving hurts. Breathing hurts. The arm on his damaged side won't move without a lot of pain, and the entire left half of his body is a mess of bruises. He knows he needs help -- a mechanic, an engineer. Those should be able to help, right? Or was it ... no. Humans need 'doctors'.]

[And, as luck would have it, someone is advertising their help. So... he goes to try and locate this infirmary, roaming the halls until he can figure out where to go.]

[Just as how he woke up.]

[Stark naked and not speaking a word of English.]

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[As luck would have it, Ryn is on her way from the infirmary. With her powers dulled, and someone willing to man the place, Ryn is planning on taking advantage of the situation by consuming as much alcohol as possible.

So of course she runs into a strange, naked man, quite obviously injured and in need of help.

Damn it.]

You looking for the infirmary?

[His head snaps around, staring at her. Judging from the look on his face... he has absolutely no idea what she just said.]

[Thus begins the long minute of awkward silence.]

[Oh, of course. As if strange, naked, and injured wasn't enough, obviously 'unable to understand simple questions' needed to be added to that list.

And of course Ryn doesn't have her journal on her, because fuck that thing.

Ryn sighs, then taps her hand against her chest.]

Ryn.

[He frowns. After a moment of studying her, and thinking it over, he mimics her gesture, touching his own chest gingerly, and with his right hand.]

Kagerou.

Kagerou.

[Well, that takes care of introductions. Now if only Ryn could figure out how the hell to tell him she can help.

After a moment's consideration, she holds out her hand, offering it for him to shake. It's not as though she needs to tell him, after all.

Of course, she's got no fucking idea that he might not know what a handshake is.]

[He stares down dumbly at her hand. Even if he knew what she was trying to do, he only has one working hand.]

[A hand which he awkwardly holds out to her, looking at her for a cue.]

[That's good enough for her. She shifts her hand to take his, healing powers activating as soon as their skin touches.

They're dulled now, and she knows she won't be able to heal all of it, so she concentrates on the worst of it: his arm, any damage around his lungs and ribs.

As long as he doesn't pull his hand away, he should start noticing a slow but significant decrease in pain.]

[He looks a little panicked, to be perfectly honest. Yes, the pain is receding. But at the same time, he doesn't understand why or how this is happening. That's the frightening part.]

[He stares at her, half-gaping, and looking liable to bolt.]

[But for the moment, he stays put.]

[Hey, Ryn'd explain it if he could understand her. Although it'd probably be something like 'shut up, you're getting healed, that's good enough.'

But as far as she's concerned, he's a patient now, and she can't have him bolting off when she's in the middle of healing him. If her powers were at full strength - well, full strength for here - it wouldn't have been a problem, because she'd have been done quickly.

As it is, though, she offers him a smile, hoping to keep him there for just a few moments longer.

There's growing pain in her shoulder, spreading over her body, but she's used to that, and for now, she ignores it.]

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[His expression flickers. It's not really a smile. He's just trying to copy her. Why is she smiling? She's not saying anything. What's happening here -- ]

[He looks down at his previously damaged hand, and the fingers actually twitch. He tries wiggling them, and is pleasantly pleased to see them responding. Whatever she's doing... it's somehow repairing the damage.]

[He lets a moment or two pass before he looks back up to her.]

Arigatou.

[It's doubtful she understands. But there it is, all the same.]

[She's far less concerned with him smiling back as she is with him staying put, so Ryn doesn't even notice his attempt at mimicking her expression.

It's both because she isn't looking at his face right then, and because she's far too focused on the actual healing bit, given how dulled her powers are at the moment thanks to their fucker of a lord. It's requiring much more concentration than normal, damn it all.

She probably would understand at least that much, if she heard it, but as it is, she misses it entirely in her preoccupation. But after a little bit longer, she has to let go, because she's pretty sure she's healed as much as her limited abilities will allow. His shoulder should be fixed, and he should be able to breathe easier, but she hadn't been able to completely take care of the bruising on his left side.]

Shit. Okay, look, the infirmary is that way, okay? If you need it.

[She points in its direction.]

[He does stay put. He's not moving anywhere, not until he can figure out what's going on. He... feels better, sure. A lot better. But at the same time, there doesn't seem to be a reason for it.]

[He ends up peering at her, as if by studying her, watching her, he'll understand better what's happening here.]

[It doesn't seem to do any good, though. She says something, and points. He turns his head, looking that way, but ends up looking back at her, his expression questioning.]

[When he doesn't seem to be moving at all, and instead only stares at her, Ryn sighs.]

Excellent. This is bloody difficult enough to explain with someone who understands English.

[After a moment, she pulls on the neckline of her shirt slightly, tugging it down over her left shoulder to reveal a slightly more healed version of the injury that had a few minutes ago been on Kagerou.]

It's gone, all right? Can I go get fucking drunk now?

[His head jerks back abruptly. She's pulling off her clothing -- why is this happening. But at the sight of the bruising... he tilts his head, looking concerned. If he were more familiar with the pattern of human injury, or if they were both robots, he'd have made the connection.]

[As it stands now, he just looks worried.]

Daijōbu ka?

[Are you okay?]

[Well, hell. This was pretty much the opposite of what she wanted. Ryn tugs her shirt back up, resisting the urge to experimentally roll her shoulder. It'll probably just make her wince.

She doesn't understand the question, but she can pick up the worry just fine. Ryn nods, giving him another smile - fuck, she's smiling way too much here, for not being drunk.]

I'm fine. If you still need help, the infirmary's that way.

[She points again, then repeats:]

Help. Help, that way.

[Nodding is good, right? Nodding means 'yes'. And since he asked her how she was...]

[But that doesn't clarify what she's saying. There's no magic book this time. He can't understand a word coming out of her mouth, no matter how hard he tries to figure it out.]

[She wants him to go this way? All right, he'll go this way.]

[He nods to her, and... shuffles in the direction she pointed.]

[Yes, nodding is good. Nodding means 'yes, now go the hell away so I can get drunk.'

Ryn waits, hoping that even if he doesn't understand her, he'll at least head in the right direction.

When he nods, she nods back, giving an exhale of relief as he heads off towards the infirmary. Good. He can be Kloe's problem now.

She's just going to head off the other way, going for the tavern.]

[Te Ata is walking around, trying to burn off excess energy now that she had been changed back from being an owl and can't fly around.

Though her restlessness is instantly forgotten the moment she turns the corner and catches sight of Kagerou. She practically trips when she stops suddenly, trying hard not to let her eyes wander too far south.]

Hey! You okay?

[She nearly trips, and he takes several steps back, staring at her with very wide, very confused eyes.]

[He has absolutely no idea what she just said. So... he just. Nods. And looks lost.]

[Maybe he should have tried to learn English before now.]

[She looks him over, wincing at the injuries, then gestures for him to come closer.]

Come on, I'll take you to the infirmary.

[His confusion doesn't clear up, but he does take a wary step nearer.]

[Then another. Still keeping his distance, though.]

[Te Ata holds out her hand, trying her best to look non-threatening.

She still hasn't figured out he can't understand her; she's convinced he's in shock from all those injuries.]

[He still hangs back. But when she holds out her hand, he... mimics her, with the hand that still follows his instruction.]

[He's not sure what's happening here, but she hasn't tried to attack him yet. That has to count for something.]

[Te Ata waits for a moment before gently taking his hand, taking care to keep her grip light.]

Come on, let's get you some help.

[She gestures with her head in the general direction of the infirmary, lightly tugging on his hand.]

[He almost pulls away at the touch, but relents, when she pulls gently. What does he have to lose, at this point?]

[At least if he's human... they can't harm his memories. Right?]

[Still completely unaware of what she's saying, he just nods, a few too many times.]

[Te Ata frowns slightly at Kagerou. She's starting to get an inkling that he can't understand her at all.]

Can you understand me?

[She keeps tugging at his hand, trying to lead him down the corridor to the door leading outside.]

[The completely blank stare he gives her in response is probably answer enough. Nope, he doesn't understand a single word.]

[Though, once they're outside... he appears to relax. Strangely enough, seeing the sky is extremely calming. It doesn't feel as stifling.]

Guess that's a no.

[The relaxing is a good sign, at least. She continues leading him across the grounds towards the infirmary, looking back at him every once in a while to make sure he's not getting too antsy.]

[He's managing. His legs aren't damaged, at least. But the breathing thing is getting a little painful. He's pretty sure it's not supposed to.]

[But for lack of a better option, he trails after her.]

It's not much farther.

[She doesn't really know why she's bothering, since he can't understand her. But at least they were almost to the infirmary. He was so badly injured she's surprised he managed to wander around at all.]

[He's a goddamn ninja that's how.]

[But he nods, wordlessly, figuring it was better than nothing. He just trails after her. It's probably for the best. Right?]

[Te Ata is relieved when she finally pushes open the door to the infimary, leading Kagerou inside.]

Hey, anyone in here?

[HOPEFULLY there is, because Kagerou isn't going to be any help trying to figure it out. He hangs back, still holding his injured arm.]

[Is someone there?]

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